With Moises and Jadson's farewell match and Crescenla's withdrawal due to injury, newly joined Taishan's Pato is faced with a difficult task: to help the Taishan team, which has only one foreigner, Fellaini, to break through Beijing Guoan's defense, which is constructed by four foreigners. In the post-match press conference, Choi Kang-hee expressed his confidence in the foreigners. He firmly believes that the key to victory in this battle lies in the midfield pressure of local players.
In Taishan's 4231 formation, Liao Lixiang and Huang Zhengyu partner in the double midfield, with Li Yuan skillfully connecting the offense and defense. All three joined the team on waivers either this season or last season, and Liao Lixiang is gradually finding his form after a difficult last season. Although he missed the penalty, it does not mean he performed poorly, rather it proves that he has earned Choi Kang-hee's trust and earned the chance to take the penalty.
On the field, their play was steady but the backline was fine-tuned. Lee Won-yi showed great skill and precise passing, and his exceptional performance made him one of the best players in the match. In contrast, Hwang Jung-woo's performance was slightly flat, but two steals and a key defense seemed like thunder.
Throughout the game, Huang Zhengyu was mainly responsible for organizing the attack in the midfield, instead of his habitual long-distance shooting in the past. In the 11th minute of the game, Chen Pu completed a very threatening shot, thanks to Huang Zhengyu's excellent steal. Guoan's foreign center back Nga Deu carried the ball too big, Huang Zhengyu quickly grabbed the ball and finished the pass before the opponent's shovel. In the 17th minute, Huang Zhengyu successfully robbed Ngadeu, although not directly shot, but converted into Liao Lixiang's free kick goal, which is also his personal first goal.
In the 37th minute, Beijing Guoan launched a counterattack, Zheng Zheng was out of position after participating in the attack, and Huang Zhengyu quickly returned to the defense, forcing Wang Ming, who was carrying the ball, to stall. Guoan's counterattack ended in failure, and Huang Zhengyu became a credit to Taishan's successful defense. After the match, Choi Kang-hee affirmed the performance of Lee Won-yi, emphasizing that the victory could not be achieved without the pressure of the three midfielders and the counterattacks of the two wingers.
Although Choi Kang-hee did not specifically mention Hwang Jung-woo, he had been given the cold shoulder by fans during the waiver policy earlier this season. Now, he is playing a key role in Choi's lineup. Hwang Jung-woo could bring more energy and scoring chances to the team by playing well as a substitute in the game.
