Coach Choi Kang-hee emphasized that compared to the number of goals scored, it is more crucial to keep the whole game without conceding a goal. We urgently need to explore how to improve the efficiency of our offense on top of a solid defense, which is our top priority. Although Shandong Taishan's performance wasn't glamorous, winning the match 3-0 at home showed solid athleticism and a natural, smooth rhythm of play, taking full control of the game, which is exactly what Taishan should be, and what the fans are looking forward to. It is worth mentioning that this is the second win of the season for Taishan, which is currently ranked eighth with 11 points, 12 points ahead of Shanghai Port. The arrival of Coach Choi Kang-hee has solved the internal and external problems for Taishan! Coach Choi Kang-hee has only been in charge for two games, but he has brought a new philosophy and style to the team, and both the foreign and local players have been glowing with passion in the game. The shadow of the "Pacers" seems to have disappeared, replaced by a Taishan team that runs aggressively in both offense and defense. Under the leadership of Hao Wei and Fabio, Taishan scored only seven goals in the first seven games, but after Choi Kang-hee's arrival, he scored six goals in two games. Coach Choi Kang-hee discarded the over-reliance on foreign aid and created a tactical system that suits the local players. Under Cui Kangxi's tutelage, the Taishan team seems to be transformed, even if the lack of core players such as Sun Junhao, Jin Jingdao, Wu Xinghan, Guo Tianyu, etc., Cui Kangxi is still at ease. The deep bench strength of the first team is the envy of other teams. Compared to Hao Wei who used to emphasize on personnel tension and injury problems, Coach Cui Kangxi is good at digging out talents. In addition to Sun Guowen, players such as Liao Lisheng, Huang Zhengyu, Li Yuanyi and Tong Lei have also been fully utilized. If the Taishan team can invite Coach Choi Kang-hee early and decentralize the power to the coaching staff, then the Taishan team will be expected to be invincible in the Chinese Super League. Even in the AFC Champions League, the fans are confident in "Jeonbuk of the Chinese Super League". Win or lose, at least Taishan's performance will not be disappointing and will not damage the team's morale. Coach Choi Kang-hee emphasized on running, effective passing, and game tempo, and as a result, Hwang Jung-woo, Liao Li-Sheng, and Lee Won-Il were able to get the most out of the game. The team's overall performance was good, the players' morale is high and everything is going in the right direction. Coach Choi Kang-hee said that the Taishan players have excellent tactical execution. After the match, he emphasized, "We quickly adjusted our status in a short period of time and focused on the game." Although it was a great victory, we still need to summarize and improve. This victory is dedicated to the players and I hope they can perform better in the coming games." Talking about the plan to use foreign players, Coach Choi Kang-hee confessed, "The priority at the moment is to utilize the existing personnel, and the domestic players are also equipped with excellent strength." Talking about the sides, Coach Choi Kang-hee believes that there are many excellent players on the sides who can create more opportunities for the team. In this game, Huang Zhengyu performed well, with good positional sense, reasonable passing and stealing, good defense, and quite successful in defending against SZF's foreigner Achimpen. He was excellent in rhythm and acceleration, and was praised by Taishan fans as "having the feeling of a metronome". Talking about Hwang Jung-woo and Lee Won-il, Coach Choi Kang-hee praised: "Hwang Jung-woo performed very well, and Lee Won-il's running and shooting were excellent. I am very satisfied with them. I'm sure I'll use them more in future matches."
