A moving scene during the thrilling match between Cangzhou Lions and Guangzhou in the fourth round of the 2021 Chinese Super League season - former Evergrande superstar Muric waved to Evergrande fans along the edge of the stadium at the end of the match.
On May 9, Guangzhou Evergrande defeated Cangzhou Lions (Shijiazhuang Yongchang) by 2-0 after 90 minutes of competition, winning two, drawing one and losing one in the first four rounds of matches, accumulating seven points. In this match, Muric captained Cangzhou Lions, and the 35-year-old not only started but also gave his all in the whole match.
As the centerpiece of the team's midfield, Muric presents a great challenge for his former hosts. Although the years have taken away his former cheetah speed and sharpness, he has become more mature and sensible on the ball.
After the game, the referee blew the final whistle, and Murray got together to talk with his former teammate Ackerson, during which Murray flashed his trademark smile (pictured above).
Muric first joined Evergrande from 2010 to 2014, before returning again in the second half of 2017 and playing for Evergrande for six months. Since then, he has joined Meixian Tiehan in the Central League before moving to Shijiazhuang Yongchang in January 2019, where he has been playing ever since.
For Muric, the current Guangzhou Evergrande team is filled with unfamiliar faces. Apart from veterans such as Zheng Zhi, Gaolat, Alan, Liao Lisheng, Liu Tenzai and Ackerson, players such as Jiang Guangtai are probably unknown to him. Including the players who were substituted, Huang Bowen is a familiar face, while players such as He Chao joined after he left Evergrande.
Since leaving Evergrande, Muric has not appeared in Guangzhou for a long time, Evergrande fans look forward to his return to Guangzhou, the arrival of this moment, waiting for a long time. This day, finally arrived as promised.
After the game, Muric came to the stands of the Evergrande fans, around the stadium to thank the Evergrande fans who came to see the game. (Pictured above) He held up his right hand and waved silently as he walked away. Evergrande fans in the stands also did not spare their applause, responding to this "Evergrande Dynasty" meritorious players.
In the last round, former Evergrande meritorious player Gao Lin was in tears at Tianhe Stadium, while in this round, it was Muric who greeted Evergrande fans. Watching former meritorious players leave one by one and return as players of other teams, Evergrande fans have mixed emotions.
