This season's AFC Champions League has been a star-studded affair, with top stars such as Crowe, Benzema and Neymar missing out due to injuries, but Riyadh Victory, Jeddah United and Riyadh Crescent stood out from the crowd and made it through to the knockout rounds in the group stage.
The Chinese Super League (CSL) team had little success in the group stage, but the emergence of a Chinese team, like a whirlwind, completely overturned the map of Asian soccer - that is, the Zhejiang team. According to soccer reporter M, the technical points of the Chinese Super League has climbed to 8.233 points, pressing the Thai Super League, ranked seventh in Asia, this achievement can not be achieved without the outstanding performance of Zhejiang team in the Asian Championship.
At the beginning of the season, the Chinese Super League and Thai Super League technical points were equal, both at 6.233 points. However, Bangkok United's excellent play in the AFC Champions League boosted the Thai Premier League's points to 7.233, making the direct clash between Zhejiang and Buriram United a key battle to determine the rankings of the two leagues.
Although Buriram United took the lead shortly after the start and Zhejiang were in trouble for a while, the excellent play of Leonardo, Frank and Lux Porcinolo turned the situation around and eventually led to a 3-2 comeback win. The victory not only earned technical points for the Super League, but also put Zhejiang beyond the Thai Super League, showing great strength and determination.
The loss of Buriram United undoubtedly dealt them a heavy blow, and their mentality began to be unbalanced after the loss of the national team, which was exacerbated by the clash with Zhejiang after the game. In comparison, Zhejiang clearly outperformed Shandong Taishan, who despite being expected to be the only team in the Chinese Super League (CSL) to advance to the knockout stage, did not suffer the crucial moment that will determine the rankings of the CSL and the Thai Super League.
Zhejiang showed the team's determination and courage by defeating Buriram at home. However, news about the team's disbandment next season continues to circulate. If Zhejiang really follows in the footsteps of Guangzhou, it will be a big loss for Chinese soccer.
Despite the fact that the shareholders of Greentown China Club have not invested a single penny in the Zhejiang team and there are rumors of quitting the directorship and the team is on the verge of disbanding, the Zhejiang team is full of confidence in the new season of the Chinese Super League.
Meanwhile, Zhejiang team is also reforming and cooperating with other clubs to enhance their strength. Recently, they reached a cooperation agreement with Japan FC, and all the ladder teams will receive professional training from the Japanese club. If the Zhejiang team can maintain the status quo, it is expected to become a new force in the Chinese Super League in the future.
We expect Zhejiang to shine in the Chinese Super League and AFC Champions League, bringing more hope and glory to Chinese soccer.
