With the drums beating at 3.30pm today for the first round of the Super League Play-Offs.
Zhejiang Greentown
The match against Qingdao is about to kick off. In a pre-match conference, the
Zhejiang Greentown
Skipper Jordy was joined by goalkeeper Gu Chao.
Commenting on the upcoming game, Jordy said, "Tomorrow's game is crucial and it will decide our fate for the whole season. Our team has the strength to go straight to the Super League, but we are only one point away. We are facing a Chinese Super League team and our opponents are not to be underestimated. We will do our best to meet this challenge which will not be easy. Our success in the last few games of the fourth stage has given us great confidence. Now, the team is united and fighting spirit is high. In the knockout rounds, we will put down our psychological burden and do our best to win. While respecting our opponents, we will certainly play to our strengths."
Goalkeeper Gu Chao said: "After the fierce competition in the fourth stage, the whole team has been fully rested and each player has adjusted to the best condition. Qingdao has a unique style and experienced players, so we are ready to fight for the ideal result. The team should keep a calm mindset and go all out for a return to the Chinese Super League."
Talking about the team's current state, Jordy revealed, "In the fourth phase, we realized that we can beat many opponents if all the players work together. After the fourth stage, we gave the players a few days off to keep their confidence and adjust their condition, and we made a lot of adjustments and improvements during the preparation."
When asked why he chose to go to the Olympic Sports Center to step on the field, Jordy said, "There's nothing special about stepping on the field, and it's not that if you don't go to step on the field, the rest of the game won't be important. For us, this game is very crucial."
It is worth mentioning that Jordy was once the head coach of Qingdao, facing his old master, he said: "Thanks to Boss Wang for giving me the opportunity to coach in China in the first place, and thanks to Qingdao fans for their enthusiastic support all the time. Now that I'm in the Zhejiang team, of course I have to do my best. We have analyzed our opponents thoroughly, they are full of energy and will not give up until the last moment of the game."
