At 15:30 on August 1, Qingdao Sea Bulls will face off with Suzhou Dongwu, the last opponent of Dalian Division, at the No.3 Stadium of Dalian Sports Center. The Manatees are currently at the top of the promotion zone with 7 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses and 23 points, while Suzhou Dongwu is in ninth place with 4 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses and 14 points. A number of the Manatees' new recruits will be making their debut in this match, while yesterday's draw between Nantong Zhiyun and Kunshan offers the possibility for the Manatees to close the gap with the top team.
Suzhou Dongwu, formerly known as Suzhou Jinfu which was founded in 2008, qualified for the Central League in the 2020 season. This season, the team has brought in powerhouse players such as Wu Lei, Zhou Xin and Men Yang, who should not be underestimated. Players such as Zhang Lingfeng and Tang Chuang also have rich professional experience. In the last round of matches, Suzhou Dongwu won a narrow victory over Beijing Institute of Technology, and the team is undefeated with two wins and one draw after the opening of the two-phase tournament.
The Manatees secured a three-goal win over Heilongjiang Bingcheng to secure their place in the standings. Foreign aid player Onuebu was awarded the 11th round of China League One "Star" for his two shots and one pass. He attributed the honor to the team's efforts and said that he will continue to maintain his good form to help the team achieve victory. The coaching team has formulated a detailed plan for Suzhou Dongwu, and new players are expected to make their debut in the game. The whole team is looking forward to starting the new journey in August with a victory.
In addition, Hainiu U15 and U13 ladder teams have arrived in Tangshan to prepare for the upcoming China Youth Football League Finals.
