League Moments
At 7:35 pm on May 6, the third round of the 2021 season of the Central League kicked off, with Nantong Zhiyun taking on Beijing Beitidai. The team made strategic changes to their starting lineup for this exciting match. Due to the absence of Donghang, the main goalkeeper who was suspended for red card in the previous round of the tournament, 23-year-old youngster Mai Gaoqiao stepped forward; at the same time, experienced Yan Xianggong and Bu Xin joined hands to lead the starting lineup. At the beginning of the game, the other side in 15 minutes, two cities, at the end of the half, the team made timely personnel changes, the attack became more and more fierce. In the 65th minute, substitute Zou Zhongting broke the opponent's goal with a wonderful header, equalizing a point for the team. Although the team had many chances to equalize the score after that, they failed to do so, and the game ended with a score of 1:2, and NTSU regretted not being able to get all three points from Nantong Zhiyun.
The Post-Game Voice
Head Coach Zhang Xu said, "It was a tough game, and conceding two goals in the opening half put a lot of pressure on us. But the players didn't get discouraged and always kept a positive attitude. In the second half, we adjusted our tactics, pressed the formation forward and strengthened the pressing in front of the field, which had a significant effect. We managed to get a point back and still have a chance in the second half. Thanks to the players for not giving up after being two goals down, we will summarize our experience and strive for a good result in the next game."
The lineup was unveiled
Grateful for peers
Young and fearless, NTSU is fighting!
