In a fierce battle, Zhejiang faced Changchun Yatai. Yatai was successfully relegated in the last round with a 0-0 draw against Henan, and after the previous 1-8 loss to Guoan, two consecutive shutouts, it seems that coach Xie Hui's adjustments to the defense have been effective. However, this time, foreign center back Rossic is suspended, the main force Zhang Yufeng also did not play, to continue to shut out the opponent, Yatai need to find another way. Recently, the team core Serginho naturalized and joined the rumors of Guoan, whether he can offer fans a perfect curtain call in the last game at home has become the focus. Zhejiang drew 3-3 with Shandong Taishan in the last round, and both teams were under no pressure and the game was open. Zhejiang's foreigner Leonardo was suspended due to yellow card, and the team's attacking strength was damaged. Next week they will usher in the key battle for the second tier of the AFC Champions League, and coach Jordy may keep the main force against Yatai. It is worth mentioning that Zhejiang has a poor record on the road this season, with only 3 wins, 1 draw and 10 losses in 14 matches, and has won only three towns in the last 10 away matches.
Shanghai Shenhua versus Chengdu Rongcheng was supposed to be a crucial match to decide the title. Chengdu Rongcheng was expected to enter the AFC Elite League playoffs and the team's morale was high. In the first round, the two teams were tied 1-1, with Chengdu causing Shenhua a lot of trouble. This time, they returned home, naturally, to get all three points. Shenhua can only look at the result of the match in the harbor if they win on the road. Slutsky will not rotate his squad for the AFC Champions League in the middle of next week, and the Shenhua players will be working hard for their title hopes. The match is expected to be very tight. Shenhua traveled to Chengdu and the importance is evident. Even Manafa, who has been injured for 3 months, is on the roster and will have to give his all if he wants to win.
The match between Cangzhou Qingdao Sea Bulls and Cangzhou Lions was one of the most watched matches of the round. Qingdao Manatees were in the bottom three after a 0-1 defeat against Jinmen Tigers in the final round, and could only succeed in relegation if they won three points. The good news is that the Sea Bulls returned home after 77 days to complete the final game of the season. To stay in the relegation, they have to solve the goal scoring problem. Cangzhou Lions lost 0-1 to Shanghai Seaport in the last round and ranked 11th, 3 points ahead of the relegation zone. Their goal for the away game is also to grab points, and only by getting points can they guarantee a successful relegation.
Meizhou Hakka will choose to rotate for next midweek's Elite AFC Champions League match against Shandong Taishan, who will choose to rotate for next midweek's Elite AFC Champions League match after the team's ranking was confirmed by Taishan's 3-3 draw with Zhejiang in the final round. Zeca is gradually finding his form and is expected to start. Kressan and Kazaishvili are likely to be substitutes. Meizhou Hakka managed to escape the relegation zone by beating Sanzhen 1-0 in the final round. Although they managed to stay in the relegation zone, Meizhou fans may consider their team the most dangerous compared to Hainiu and Xinpengcheng, as their opponent is Shandong Taishan.
Tianjin Shanghai Harbour took on Jinmen Tigers in the most important match of the round to decide the final title. Shanghai Harbor beat Cangzhou Lions 1-0 to return to the top of the table. As long as Seaport wins this match, they will win the Super League title again. However, it is still unknown whether Seaport can win the match. Jinmen Tigers defeated Sea Cow 1-0 to confirm their sixth place in the league, a game with no desire or pressure.
Nantong Zhiyun vs Shenzhen Xinpengcheng, Xinpengcheng showed tenacity in the final round and drew 2-2 away to Shenhua, gaining a crucial point for relegation. However, they are still deep in the relegation zone in the table. Xinpengcheng's relegation hopes are not low, but they need to see the results of the other two relegation battles to determine whether they succeed in relegation.
Qingdao West Coast played against Wuhan Sanzhen, who had been relegated after a 0-1 defeat against Meizhou Hakka in the final round. Their position in the table remains almost unchanged. There have been a lot of negative rumors about the team lately, which might bother the players' preparation. Three Town is nowhere near as good as West Coast at the fighting level. In addition, Three Town's attack is weak after selling their leading scorer Enrique, and fans are struggling to get 3 points to thank them. West Coast drew 1-1 with Chengdu in the last round, and Shaw led his team to take early relegation.
