Mention of Shandong Taishan and Shanghai seaport match, the crowd still reverberates in the heart of the waves of Wang Zhe penalty. Undoubtedly, this series of controversial penalties will be Taishan team originally 2:0 lead hard to 1:1, anyone can not stand this depression.
If the penalty had been blown fairly, it might not have stirred up such big waves. However, Wang Zhe's cheap blunder has put Chinese soccer in the spotlight once again.
Instead of wading through the frustrating penalties, this article is going to share touching moments from the game with a view to soothing everyone's emotions.
When it comes to Xu Xin, both Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Harbor fans seem to be less than satisfied with his performance.
Shanghai fans' dissatisfaction stems from the fact that Xu Xin has consistently failed to live up to expectations since joining the team. Especially in the recent rounds, he has been criticized by the fans for repeatedly making baffling mistakes that disrupted the team's offensive and defensive rhythm. At the same time, other midfielders such as Baitijiang are getting better and better, making Xu Xin look more and more isolated.
Shandong Taishan's fans' disgust, on the other hand, stems from the fact that Xu Xin was trolled by Sun Xiang in national team training by dishonorable means, an act that provoked the fans' anger.
In this game, although Xu Xin's performance was normal, he committed several fouls on the defensive end, frequently shoveling down Taishan players, causing dissatisfaction among the fans at the scene. After 70 minutes, he was replaced. The scene booed continuously, Xu Xin mood lost.
After the game, Xu Xin tried to return to the locker room, but was stopped by Wang Dalei, who asked him to thank the fans together. Facing the Taishan fans, Xu Xin could hardly look straight at them and looked quite embarrassed. But Wang Dalei insisted and finally Xu Xin and Wang Dalei stood in front of the fans. Wang Dalei shouted, "Xu Xin, once our warrior, is he our brother?" The fans applauded for Xu Xin, who couldn't hold back his tears.
When Taishan won the title last season, Seo Shin had been one of the core of the team's midfield. He worked in tandem with Sun Junho to become the most stable and powerful midfield duo in the league. Xu Xin is grateful to Shandong Taishan, and his achievement is only second to the fact that he found his long-lost form here and was selected for the national team again after many years.
In addition to Xu Xin, there is a touching picture to remember.
Only half an hour into the first half, Taishan's meritorious veteran Zheng Zheng was accidentally injured and left the field. Zheng Zheng was only making an ordinary shovel grab, and no one expected him to have an accident. Seeing him fall to the ground, everyone initially thought it was just a leg contusion and nothing serious. However, Zheng Zheng could not hold on. The team doctor informed Choi Kang-hee that he would not be able to continue playing, and everyone realized the seriousness of the situation.
Zheng Zheng was aware of his responsibility in the crucial game and he was reluctant to take time off in the next game. But in the end, the body could not take it. It was later learned that Zheng Zheng's old back injury had returned and he had difficulty holding on.
In fact, Zheng Zheng's back injury was quite serious before the match started. With Jadson suspended, the backline lacked a reliable anchor. Zheng Zheng had to endure the pain and pray that he could finish the game. Choi Kang-hee repeatedly asked Zheng Zheng about his injury, but he always asked to play himself to appease the fans.
Despite playing less than half an hour, Taishan fans have already seen the central role of Zheng Zheng. During the game, Wu Lei had many chances to shoot with his excellent running, but they were all resolved by Zheng Zheng's tenacity. Some direct clearances, some for teammates to fill the gap. In short, Zheng Zheng was fearless in front of Shanghai's fierce offense and Wu Lei's sharp running! Wu Lei was at his wits' end. Meanwhile, Zheng Zheng is known as the "Maldini of Taishan".
However, Zheng Zheng used the action of sliding on the ground in these critical clearances. Although the effect of the release was remarkable, the prolonged sliding and shoveling led to friction on the back again, inducing physical discomfort and laying a hidden danger for his subsequent departure.
At present, Zheng Zheng has been sent to the hospital for a detailed examination, we hope that Zheng team's injury can be properly treated, cheers!
