Under the scoreboard of Yuexiu Mountain Stadium, the banner "Don't cheat the young and poor" on the left side of the fan zone stood out, reflecting the current situation of the Guangzhou team. The "poor" here does not refer to wealth, but to the accumulation of experience and strength of the young players - even in the First Division, against opponents with foreign aid, we have not been able to find the right rhythm of the game.
However, the Youth Army did not give up lightly, what they lacked was only perseverance and the spirit of struggle. Finally, at the critical moment, they broke out, and this kind of accumulation to the extreme outbreak is reasonable. Even if it is a goal down reversal to win, Guangzhou team this season's first home victory of honor deserved! The victory over Jiangxi Lushan, a direct rival joined by two foreign aiders, was not easy. Therefore, the crazy celebration of the fans after the game is particularly precious, after all, this is a long-lost victory, we have waited too long, the emotional catharsis at this moment should be.
Guangzhou's first home win was not a watertight victory, but its significance was extraordinary: the team surpassed Jiangxi Lushan, ranked twelfth, and escaped the shadow of relegation; the spell of undefeated home matches was broken, and Zheng Zhi no longer had to worry about a repeat of the myth of undefeated managers from last year's season; the team showed unprecedented unity, and the players' confidence in themselves, their teammates, and the team improved dramatically, even escaping from the previous gloom. In the writer's opinion, this victory is no less valuable than the first win at the beginning of the season; it is inspiring, and the six points earned are enough to temporarily defeat a direct rival, a sense of achievement that is very different.
Of course, the celebration after the victory can be enjoyed to the fullest, but it can be done overnight. This morning, expect Guangzhou players to quickly regain their composure, keep their heads up and meet their next opponent with the right attitude. The league is a long one, and a momentary victory cannot guarantee the goal of the season. Therefore, after releasing the pressure, the team should quickly get back on track, and such a Guangzhou team is where the real hope lies. I believe the Salvadoran coaching team can remind us of this, because under his leadership, the team is on the right track, so there is no need to hesitate, sticking to it is the right choice.
In the first three league games, Canton has scored seven points, regardless of the strength of the opponent. The positive impact brought by El Salvador is there for all to see. In last night's game, Sa Shuai saw his team passive in the first half, with obvious limitations from the foreigners. After halftime adjustments, Liao Jintao and Ling Jie scored in the second half to help the team turn the game around. Sa Shuai's adjustments had an immediate effect, which stemmed from his deep understanding and trust in his players.
I still remember the Guangzhou team base open day in June, the writer meticulously observed the training process of Coach Salvador. He did not direct too much, nor did he interrupt the assistant coaches' arrangements, but observed patiently to understand the performance of the starters and substitutes. Only in the training interval, he will communicate with the players individually. The training always centered on the concept of ground ball and ball control, and the players gradually adapted to it.
In the second half last night, the team's performance was evident: from the quick counterattack in the first half to the full control in the second half, constantly impacting Jiangxi Lushan's defense and threatening the opponent's penalty area. Whether it's passing, side combination, or the second point of contention, the conversion of offense and defense, are well organized. This is exactly the image of Guangzhou that Salvador would like to see, and the team seems to be on the right path.
Since the direction is right, we are not afraid of the long road. I hope the Guangzhou players will stay humble, focus on the game, and continue to move forward on this road. The road game in three days is full of challenges. Guangzhou team has embarked on the journey, let's go for it!
