In the fourth round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) finale, last season's third-place finisher Shanghai Seaport and this season's promotion horse Changchun Yatai engaged in a key matchup. Although Shanghai Harbor has an absolute advantage in terms of historical records, since the new season, Harbor has only accumulated 7 points with 2 wins and 1 draw, while Yatai has remained undefeated with 1 win and 2 draws, accumulating 5 points. In particular, Yatai's rich experience in the Chinese Super League makes this match not simply regard Yatai as a new army. It is worth mentioning that Shandong Taishan won all three points in this round and reached 10 points, while Hong Kong must take down Yatai in this battle if they want to avoid falling out of the team.
In this match, Harbour boss Leco put out the strongest lineup, Oscar led Arnautovic, Lopez, Muy and other players to start, the strength of the midfield is still strong. Faced with the strength of the opponent, Yatai manager Chen Yang did not choose to conservative defense, but set a posture with the seaport against the attack, showing the team's strong confidence.
In the 4th minute of the game, Oscar straight to the penalty area, Muy back to get the ball, quickly turn and shoot, the ball speed is not fast but the angle is tricky, Shi Xiaotian failed to touch the ball, the ball rubbed the door out of the bottom line.
In the 17th minute, Yatai player Eric shot the ball inside the penalty area with great speed and precise angle, Yan Junling made a timely save to solve the crisis.
In the 37th minute, Eric broke through with the ball, Wei Zhen stepped forward to shovel, the referee did not hesitate to show him a yellow card. However, in the end, seaport and Yatai failed to score, both sides to 1-1 draw, seaport 2 wins, 2 draws accumulated 8 points, is now 2 points behind the top of the Shandong Luneng. After the last round of draw Shanghai Shenhua, seaport again suffered a draw, such a performance obviously can not satisfy the outside world. After all, seaport's season goal is to compete for the title, while Yatai is undefeated with 1 win, 3 draws and 6 points, despite more draws, but at least ensures the undefeated status. As a promoted horse, such a result is enough for the outside world to accept, and with the team bonding, Yatai's lineup will gradually mature, and is expected to achieve better results in the future.
