As the morning sun rose over Beijing on Sept. 28, with the heated battle between Nantong Zhiyun and Seaport on the horizon, acting helmsman David Patricio stepped into the press conference hand-in-hand with the team's striker, Romario Balde, and the atmosphere was charged with the tension of the unknown.
This week for Nantong Zhiyun was like a shooting star in the night sky, the change of manager became the center of attention. Fortunately, the new manager is an old friend and I know his tactical style and requirements very well, therefore, the team's morale is high and the preparation is excellent.
Coach David Patricio spoke enthusiastically, "Hello everyone! We have given our best to today's challenge. We are aware of the individual and team strengths of the Chinese Super League giants, but our fighting spirit is no less than that of our opponents. In this match, our opponents are also eager to win, while we have a clear goal of relegation success. The players are full of energy and in a happy mood, facing the pressure of the league title, we also shoulder the heavy responsibility of relegation. The fans of Nantong Zhiyun are the most solid support for the team, and they have been consistent even in the toughest moments. Tomorrow, we expect the stadium to be packed, so that the fans' shouts will be our driving force and help us realize our vision of staying in the top league."
