The youth training system of top soccer clubs with a long history is crucial, not only to inject fresh blood into the first team, but also to nurture outstanding players for the national team. Shandong Luneng is an outstanding representative in the field of youth soccer training. Their achievement of winning the championship at the U15 level was well deserved, and on October 22nd, the night of Beijing time, a summit duel was staged in Weifang, where the Shandong Taishan U15 team beat Evergrande U15 by a score of 1-0 to win the 2nd CYC Championship.
Celebrating the brilliant victory of Shandong Taishan U15 team, which is the pride and continuity of Shandong soccer! After the match, Taishan U15 team made a serious summary. In the first half, Taishan firmly controlled the tempo and became more solid after taking the lead. As the game progressed, Taishan U15s got closer to the championship and were eager to consolidate their victory, while Evergrande U15s went all out on offense and tried to turn the situation around. Both teams showed a high level of performance, with Evergrande almost "rubbing shoulders" with Taishan in the second half. In the last 20 minutes, Evergrande was slightly better technically and tactically.
Taishan U15's goals all came from corner kicks, which was obviously the team's strategy to fight for the opening, stabilize the defense, and wait for the opportunity to counterattack. Evergrande players are taller and their counterattacks are exceptionally sharp. Even Taishan player Han Peng also praised Evergrande players. The last 20 minutes were indeed a bit tense for Taishan fans! Of course, there is still room for Taishan's young players to improve their basic skills and local coordination. But the key to the final is the result, and the Taishan U15s managed to reach their goal. We recognize the strength of our opponents, but there is no shame in that. We know how hard it is to win a championship and will try to make up for our shortcomings and work hard for the next championship. Taishan FC has dominated the youth league for a long time and the first team should focus on youth training without the need to bring in a lot of local players.
New CFA President Song Kai personally attended the China Youth Championship final, his first public appearance. After Shandong Taishan U15 team beat Evergrande Soccer School 1-0 to win the championship 2-1 on aggregate, Song Kai received the championship trophy and took a photo with the whole team. He said he will pay close attention to youth training in Chinese soccer. When leaving the stadium, Taishan fans chanted "Chairman Song", Song Kai had a short exchange with the fans and said he is also a Luneng fan.
Song Kai said, "I am also a Luneng fan. In the past, when Luneng won the championship year after year, there were many players from Liaoning. Zheng Zhi, Zhou Haibin, Cui Peng are all from Liaoning. Shandong and Liaoning, we are family." He then added: "But I represent the CFA now." Taishan fans teased, "The wind has changed? Serfs turning over and singing!" "Who sent it out for all the Chinese Super League referees to see?" "Bad! We've become related?" "The calf is over, Luneng will make a profit in the future, this needs to leave evidence!"
Numerous fans have said that they are not looking for Tarzan, just fairness and justice!
