On August 8, the highlight of the season will be the battle between Taishan and Rongcheng. Currently, Taishan is in second place, while Rongcheng is in fourth place. This game will undoubtedly be the focus of this round of matches, from the configuration of the lineup to the recent form, Taishan team seems to have the upper hand.
Cressan, a sharpshooter for Taishan over the past two seasons, leads the team in goals with 12 despite being sidelined by injury this season. He suffered an unfortunate injury in the FA Cup match against Meizhou Hakka, straining his thigh. Coach Choi Kang-hee revealed that Cressan has resumed training, but it remains to be seen if he will be able to start in the Chengdu Rongcheng match.
Despite frequent changes in the foreign aid lineup early in the season, Taishan played with five foreign aiders in both matches against Rongcheng and had a good record. Newcomer Pato joined the team to fill the position of Sun Junho, injecting new vitality into the team. And Cressan's comeback will provide more tactical options for Coach Choi Kang-hee.
Meanwhile, Sungai's form is also under scrutiny. Previously, Sungai City had a brilliant record of 26 rounds of undefeated matches across the season, but in the last seven rounds of matches, Sungai City's record has slipped, and Romulo's injuries and Felipe's suspension have undoubtedly posed a challenge to the team.
The Hibiscus team was under heavy pressure against a strong Tarzan team at home. Taishan's record at home is awe-inspiring, with 7 wins, 2 draws and never a defeat. In the current situation, unless the Football Association can solve the problem of Rongcheng dropping points against Qingdao Hainiu, it seems a foregone conclusion that Taishan will beat Rongcheng.
