The third round of the Chinese Super League started in Haikou today, with Changchun Yatai going head-to-head with Dalian. In the match, Yan Xiangguan passed to Shang Yin, who broke the deadlock with a precise shot, while Junior had a scare. In the second leg of the match, Eric equalized the score with a brilliant goal, and the two sides finally shook hands with 1-1.
After the match, Dalian People's head coach Xie Hui commented, "The game went as I expected, Changchun Yatai showed an efficient offense, and even though there were not many chances, they were able to grasp them. Their strikers are very capable and have many scoring points. The defense was under the most pressure today, and the players were fully focused on giving their opponents almost no chances. It was a high-level match, and despite the difference in strength, it was not easy to get this point, thanks to the efforts of the whole team."
QUESTION: How long can a team be physically sustained in a high intensity press?
In response to the query, Xie Hui said, "I am puzzled by this, the only way to adapt and improve speed is to accelerate, otherwise we will only get slower and slower. How can we be getting worse when we are faster than the last game every game?"
Q: What was the process of introducing veterans such as Yan Xianggang and Shang Yin?
Xie Hui responded, "We initially prepared for the Central League 1 and didn't know that we would be promoted to the Super League until the last week. Our player selection and preparation was based on the Central League level. These players were able to maintain their self-discipline and perform well in the later stages of their careers. Returning to the Central League Premier Division and maintaining good form is both a consolation and a reward for them."
Q: What changes have you made to the team in the two months since you took over?
Xie Hui revealed, "If you know my coaching experience, you'll know it's not a coincidence. Two years of coaching in Nantong, it's all done. These players have a higher level of understanding than my previous team. In my previous team, it took me six or seven months to see results, while the players here have a basic framework in two or three months. Of course, there are still a lot of details that need to be perfected. I always say that sometimes you don't know how good you are, sometimes you need a good team, and so do I. It's an honor to meet this great team."
