In the 28th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Zhejiang Warriors beat Beijing Guoan 2-0 with the advantage of their home field, ending their opponent's winning streak. At the same time, the Zhejiang team itself also continued its good record of three victories and five rounds of undefeated, with 52 points to secure the third place in the league.
After the game, Zhejiang head coach Jiao Di confessed in the press conference: "In the early stage of the game, we did not show the best state, but with the depth of the game, we gradually find the rhythm. Especially at the end of the first half, our performance was even better. In the second half, our control of the game improved significantly. We finally won the three points against a very strong opponent. I would like to congratulate the team once again for their efforts and perseverance, cherish our common efforts and stick to our own path, we will win more victories."
For his part, Nationals head coach Stanley said, "I was generally pleased with the team's performance, especially in the first half when we played quite well. I don't think we should have lost this game, we should have gotten at least a point. In the first half, we controlled the game and created a lot of chances. However, during the course of the game, there were some interruptions which led to a reversal of the situation, which was very uncomfortable.
I understand that every player's judgment has its own complexities, but objectively this had an impact on our team. After the opponent's goal, we had to intensify our attack in the second half, giving the opponent some space. In the second half, all I can say is that the other team capitalized on their chances. This is soccer, and unpredictability makes the game fascinating."
