In the full swing of the AFC Champions League, the stars were shining brightly, Crowe, Benzema, Neymar and other world-class superstars were absent due to injuries, but it did not prevent Riyadh Victory, Jeddah United and Riyadh Crescent from standing out with excellent performances and advancing to the knockout rounds.
On the contrary, no team in the Chinese Super League has qualified for the tournament so far. However, one of the dark horses of Chinese soccer, Zhejiang, has rewritten the map of Asian soccer with its stunning performance. According to soccer journalist Mr. M, the technical points of the Chinese Super League have climbed to 8.233, surpassing the Thai Super League and ranking seventh in Asia, all thanks to Zhejiang's outstanding play in the AFC Champions League.
At the beginning of the season, the Chinese Super League and Thai Super League technical points were equal at 6.233. But with Bangkok United's strong performance in the AFC Champions League, the Thai Premier League points rose to 7.233, making the direct showdown between the Chinese Super League's Zhejiang and Buriram United a key battle to determine the rankings of the two divisions.
In this do-or-die match, although Buriram United took the lead soon after the start and put Zhejiang in a passive position, the outbursts of Leonardo, Frank and Lux Porcinolo helped the team to complete the turnaround and beat their opponents 3-2. The victory not only earned technical points for the Chinese Super League, but also put the Thai Super League under pressure, showing Zhejiang's strength and determination.
For Buriram United, the loss was undoubtedly a heavy blow. Following the national team's loss to the national soccer team, they lost their Asian ranking advantage and had an unbalanced mentality, clashing with the Zhejiang team after the game. In comparison, Zhejiang's performance was undoubtedly better. Although Shandong Taishan is expected to be the only team in the Chinese Super League (CSL) to advance to the knockout stage, Zhejiang played a crucial role in determining the rankings of both the CSL and the Thai Super League.
Zhejiang's home win over Buriram showed the team's determination and courage. However, rumors about the dissolution of the Zhejiang team next season have been rising. If they are really relegated or even disbanded like the Guangzhou team, it would certainly be a pity for Chinese soccer.
Although the club's shareholder Greentown China has not invested a penny in the Zhejiang team and is suspected of withdrawing from the board of directors, leaving the team on the verge of disbandment, the Zhejiang team is full of confidence in the new season of the Chinese Super League.
At the same time, the Zhejiang team is also actively reforming, and reached a cooperation agreement with Japan FC, the ladder team will receive professional training from Japanese clubs. If you can maintain the existing state, Zhejiang team is expected to become a new force in the Chinese Super League.
We sincerely wish the Zhejiang team will shine in the Chinese Super League and the Asian Championship and bring more hope to Chinese soccer.
