Insiders reveal that Guangzhou's skipper Zheng Zhi made a striking scene on the field during the Nov. 1 Chinese Super League 20th round bye. He faced Guoan and emotionally commanded his players.
As the game went into the first half, Guangzhou was in a worrying situation, trailing with a score of 0-4. Zheng Zhi shouted from the sidelines, "You have to shout like I said, like I have power!"
Guangzhou's recent form has been sluggish, with three consecutive defeats. The team has also slipped to the bottom two in the table, overtaken by Guangzhou City.
This matchup will undoubtedly be a turning point in Canton's history.