China Premier League (CPL)
In the 13th round of the tournament, Shanghai Seaports defeated Shenzhen 2-0 in a match played at the Dalian Sports Center Stadium in Dalian, China. In the post-match press conference, Seaports head coach Leko commented, "The game was extremely tough, but we managed to show the team's characteristics." Facing the team's two consecutive defeats, Shenzhen head coach Li Zhangsu, on the other hand, revealed his concern: "The players seem to have some faltering confidence, and their performances on the field, despite their best efforts, were ......"
Talking about Shenzhen's predicament, Lee Jang-soo further analyzed, "With two consecutive losses, I started to worry about the players' self-confidence. However, they gave their best in the game." Shenzhen started today's game slightly slow, how to adjust the strategy to quickly find the form has become a new topic for the coaching team. Facing the reporter's inquiry, Li Zhangsu revealed, "Before the match, we didn't have a clear idea about the match status of the four players who returned from the national team. During the half-time break, we made personnel adjustments. From the game situation, the players' condition did decline, but through targeted training, we are confident to improve their competitive level." As for the Harbour's victory, Leko also spoke highly of the match, "The game was extremely challenging for us, but we managed to play to our strengths, create and capitalize on our chances. Our defense also did a pretty good job and I'm proud of my players for being able to beat a solid Shenzhen team."
