In the pinnacle match of the 11th round of the 2022 season of the Chinese League, Beijing BeiShiDa fought back in stoppage time with a brilliant equalizer to join Qingdao Qingdao Youth Island in a match full of soccer drama. The two teams were tied before the match, both with 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in this near-even matchup, but the game was a dramatic one.
[Starting lineup revealed]
Both teams tacitly adopted the three center back system in this game, but their respective three center back configurations revealed very different strengths.
Here are the starting lineups for both teams:
The three center back system has become a popular choice in today's football world, with England, Germany, France and other national teams using it to perfection. At the club level, Conte's
Tottenham Hotspur (city in Morocco)
and coached by Tuchel
Chelsea
All with the three center back system as the cornerstone.
The formerly criticized five-full-back system has now been replaced by the three centre-backs, whose mobile central defender position allows for more defensive flexibility, which is a major innovation in the three centre-back system. The player's excellent running, anticipation and reading of the game allow him to fill in and assist at any time, cutting off passing routes or assisting in the ribs, thus freeing up the wing-backs and allowing the wing players to be more involved in the attack.
[Attacking and defending with three center backs]
The three center back system not only strengthens the back line, but also gives an advantage in the number of defenders and reduces the holes in the defense to cope with all kinds of strikers. It was with this advantage that Beijing North Sports University (BNSU) froze the two foreigners by conceding only one goal in the first half against Qingdao Youth Island's fierce attack.
Qingdao Youth Island, on the other hand, took advantage of the attacking advantages of the three center back system and showed their style in ball control and high pressing. Li Guihao's goal in the 22nd minute was a reflection of this tactic.
[High Pressure and Rapid Counterattack]
Both teams have their own strengths in their formation choices. Qingdao Youth Island is known for its individual ability, adopting ball control and high pressing, while Beida is more specialized in fast counter-attacks. Facing Qingdao Youth Island's high press, NTSU was in trouble in the first half, but adjusted their tactics in time and responded with defensive counterattacks.
This transition between offense and defense made the game more and more exciting, and the tit-for-tat matchup was anticipated.
[Dramatized Individual Heroism]
Defensive counter-attacking teams tend to launch a fatal strike when the opponent's fitness decreases, while ball-control teams also seek to break down the opponent's defense. In the first half, Qingdao Youth Island seized the opportunity to score first, but did not turn to defense as England did in the Euro final.
In the second half, with the decline of physical fitness, Qingdao Youth Island began to give up possession and turned to defense, while North Sports University finally had a chance. Wei Chaolun's outstanding performance, breaking through captain Tian Yong twice, helped his team equalize the score.
After Tian Yong was sent off, Wei Chaolun continued to apply pressure and managed to grab an assist on his teammate's goal to equalize again.
Individual heroics culminated in an injury time equalizer for NTSU when captain Wong Wai headed in another equalizer.
In the end, the two teams with equal strength and similar points drew 2:2, presenting an exciting match for the fans.
