As the clock struck the end of the year, Zhejiang faced Wuhan Changjiang at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31 in a thrilling 34th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL). Evolo was the first to break the deadlock in the early stages of the match, followed by Yao Junsheng, while Mu Xiekui scored with a lock in the penalty area. In the second half, Matthews was able to score a 4-0 victory over Wuhan Changjiang, which not only helped Zhejiang lock up third place in the league, but also earned them a valuable berth in the AFC Champions League.
In the first 33 rounds of the league, Zhejiang team with a record of 17 wins, 11 draws and 5 losses accumulated 62 points in third place; while Wuhan Yangtze River with 8 wins, 4 draws and 21 losses, due to salary arrears by the CFA deducted 6 points, currently only 19 points, ranked 16th in the table, the early round of the announcement of relegation.
Moments of Excitement
Only 2 minutes after the start, Zhejiang three foreign aiders in the front of the tacit cooperation, Frank in the right road accurate pass, Mu Xiekui chest stop, Evolo shot although the goalkeeper pounced, but for the game opened a wonderful page.
In the 12th minute, Zhejiang broke the deadlock again, a long pass from the left road to the penalty area, Evolo shot a powerful shot to break the goal, 1-0, Zhejiang lead Wuhan Changjiang.
In the 19th minute, Mu Xiekui received a pass on the left and forced a breakthrough to the penalty area for a header, although the ball was slightly over the crossbar, but the attacking momentum of the Zhejiang team was not reduced.
In the 22nd minute, Frank backfield long pass, Yao Junsheng without stopping the ball directly shot, the ball flew over the goalkeeper into the goal, Zhejiang team 2-0 lead Wuhan Changjiang.
In the 27th minute, Zhejiang team got a corner kick opportunity, the left corner kick to the goal, Long Wei in the penalty area top ball hit the goal, but unfortunately by the defenders blocked out.
In the 35th minute, Zhejiang broke the ball counterattack, Frank direct, Mu Xiekui followed up the shot, Zhejiang 3-0 lead Wuhan Changjiang, Mu Xiekui this season reached 18 goals.
In the 43rd minute, Wuhan Changjiang got a free kick opportunity on the right, Li Peng grabbed a header, which was pounced by Zhejiang goalkeeper Gu Chao.
In the 57th minute, Zhejiang's foreigners cooperated with a shot in front of the goal, Frank shot low, but unfortunately slightly off the left post.
In the 62nd minute, Zhejiang attacked, Mu Xiekui sent a precise pass, Long Wei shot was confiscated by the opposing goalkeeper.
In the 78th minute, Wuhan Changjiang had a chance from a set piece and Xu Dong shot directly over the crossbar.
In the 83rd minute, Zhejiang attacked and Matthews scored a goal, finally Zhejiang beat Wuhan Changjiang 4-0.
Lineups
Zhejiang start:1-Gu Chao, 20-Wang Dongsheng, 2-Liang Nuoheng, 36-Lucas Porcinolo, 28-Yue Xin, 17-Long Wei, 31-Gu Bin, 6-Yao Junsheng, 11-Frank, 7-Donovan Evolo, 30-Mu Xiekui
Substitutes:12-Lai Jinfeng, 33-Zhao Bo, 3-Wang, 4-Sun Zheng Ao, 8-Zhong Hao Ran, 9-Gaodi, 10-Matthews, 18-Abrikmu Abdusalamu (U23), 21-Aishajiang Kurban (U23), 26-Gao Tianyi (U23), 27-Zheng Xuejian (U23), 29-Zhang Jiaqi
Wuhan Changjiang start: 23-Gao Xiang (U23), 12-Liu Shangkun, 28-Xu Dong, 33-Ye Chongqiu, 2-Li Peng, 32-Chen Yuhao (U17-Zhang Huajun (U23), 18-Nie Aoshuang, 39-Nihaiti-Nihmaiti (U23), 11-Hu Rentian, 21-Wang Jingbin
Substitutes: 31 - Cao Xiaoyi (U37 - Liu Junxian (U40 - Pi Ziyang (U23), 42 - Li Da (U23)
