In the afternoon of May 29th in Beijing, China's sports arena once again focused on the fierce matchups in the Chinese Super League. At 5:30 p.m. that day, the much-anticipated Qilu derby was officially staged, with Taishan challenging Qingdao Bulls on the road. This match not only between the two teams have a cut and dried feud, but also carries a deeper level of regional confrontation spirit. Years of grudges and entanglements make this game full of sparks, but also in the efforts of both sides, showing a wonderful duel.
In the first half, Shandong Taishan showed strength and Liu Binbin gave his team a 1-0 lead in the 45th minute with a precise assist from Huang Zhengyu. In the second half, both teams made adjustments, but the score remained the same. In the end, Taishan defeated Qingdao Sea Cowboys 1-0 on the road, realizing two consecutive victories. From 7 points in the first 7 rounds to 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 games, Choi Kang-hee's team is steadily on the right track.
Manager Choi Kang-hee's adjustments to the lineup brought unexpected results. He put the double foreign aid Kressan and Fellaini in the front line, Liu Binbin comeback, to create an attacking trident, Liu Binbin main attack on the right, Kressan left roaming, Fellaini center scheduling. Taishan team midfield Huang Zhengyu, Li Yuanyi and Liao Lisheng composed of three midfield barrier, but also played a key role. Choi Kang-hee's tactical adjustments not only boosted the team's morale, but also contributed to the team's transformation.
However, Choi Kang-hee also made an unexpected decision to ditch Song Long. The player, who has played as a left back for Taishan for many years, has not performed well since Choi Kang-hee took over, even in the match against Qingdao Hainiu, where Kichijang made a temporary cameo as a left back and performed well, solving the team's shortcomings in this position. Song Long seems to be gradually being marginalized.
Taishan's successive victories have made former coach Hao Wei fade into obscurity, but according to internet sources, four people, Hao Wei, Li Tie, Gu Chao and Jin Jing Dao, are suspected of gambling, colluding with black forces and seriously violating professional ethics and the law. These four people may face severe judicial trials, and the teams in the Chinese Super League may also be heavily penalized or even directly relegated. This incident has far-reaching implications for Chinese soccer, and those involved will surely be punished by the law.
