In the penultimate round of the Chinese Super League, Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Seaports shook hands in a 1-1 draw. The draw denied Shandong Taishan the possibility of stopping Shanghai Seaports from winning the title, essentially locking up the league's runner-up spot for the season under their own name (despite the fact that there is still one round left in the league, Shandong Taishan are three points ahead and have a goal difference of eight more).
Looking at this game alone, the Taishan team may have a hidden pain in their heart. Whether it's the red and yellow card warnings on the field, or in the grasp of attacking opportunities, if you can slightly improve, the game may go in a different direction.
But looking at the whole season, Taishan is undoubtedly the most impressive, the most fortunate, the most successful against all odds, and the most inspiring team in this season's Super League, and no other team can match it!
1. who is the luckiest team?
Of the many lucky teams, those that consistently follow the path of success tend to be more highly regarded. Lucky teams may be those that have won multiple championships, or those that have made it through the ups and downs. They may also be the teams that have squeaked out multiple victories when it mattered, or the teams that were able to pull off a last-minute comeback.
However, luck is not all about luck, and teams that put in a lot of hard work and sweat can often be the lucky ones. They strive for perfection in their daily training and constantly improve their ability to cope with all kinds of challenges so that they can seize opportunities at critical moments.
Every fan has what they consider the luckiest team in their mind, depending on personal preference. In their opinion, the team they support is the luckiest. Whether it's in terms of on-field performance, team culture and fan interaction, the luckiest teams always bring endless joy and pride to their fans.
Therefore, there is no fixed answer for the luckiest team. Every team has its own lucky moments and definitions, and "lucky" may be interpreted differently by everyone. As long as it brings them joy and inspiration, then that team is the luckiest in the hearts of its fans.
Taishan suffered a serious crisis of public pressure, personnel shortage and declining league status before and in the first half of this season's Chinese Super League. But in the end, they not only finished the whole season, but also qualified for the AFC Champions League play-offs, no doubt thanks to an extremely lucky factor! What a lucky break!
2. Most Surprising Team
Taesan's supreme leader, head coach Choi Kang-hee, is the key figure in the team's success against all odds. His exceptional talent and outstanding performance undoubtedly demonstrated the importance of an outstanding coach to the team. It is indisputable that an outstanding head coach is strong.
The addition of Choi Kang-hee allowed Taishan to clarify their tactical strategy, enhance team cohesion, and initiate a pragmatic direction for the team's development. Since then, Taishan's results have climbed rapidly, almost rising from the bottom two places in the league to the top two.
From this perspective, Shanghai Harbour Team has been quite lucky this season. If Cui Kangxi had arrived earlier, the championship might have been unpredictable.
3. The most successful cases in tactical transformation
Before Choi Kang-hee joined the Taishan team, Taishan's playing style was already relatively mature. Despite experiencing a massive change in personnel, Taishan surprisingly showed a brand new tactical style in a short period of time and achieved good results in the game. This transformation can be said to be very successful!
Thus, even if the championship was not won, success has been realized!
