In the 18th round of the 2022 Chinese Super League (CSL) season, Dalian People's team was defeated by Shanghai Shenhua with a score of 1-2, and after this game, Shanghai Shenhua's head coach Wu Jingui made a personal appearance at the post-match media conference.
Facing the media, Wu Jingui said, "Today, our two teams presented a wonderful match for the fans, and the heat of the stadium, which had not been seen for a long time, made both players passionate. The Dalian People have made remarkable progress under the leadership of Coach Xie Hui, and their tight defense made us look a bit frazzled. However, in the closing stages of the game, our rich experience played a decisive role, coupled with the unexpected injury of the opponent's main center back, we finally seized the opportunity. Before the match, the coaching team had already warned the players to be prepared for a tough fight, and the performance on the field proved their efforts. To achieve such an excellent result in Dalian, we would like to firstly thank the tournament area for their full support to us, providing us with a quality training and playing environment. Finally, we wish the Dalianites and our team good luck in the journey ahead and express our heartfelt thanks to the fans and media friends who were present."
Zhu Jianrong, who is newly back from injury, scored two goals in this game, and Wu Jingui was full of praise for his performance: "Zhu Jianrong has gone through injuries, but he came back in heroic form, and there was a certain amount of luck behind the goals."
The duel between Wu Jingui and Xie Hui became a major focus of the game. Wu Jingui said: "At a time when the national soccer team is in the doldrums, we hope that these young coaches can continue to work hard. In the world of soccer, it's common to see a battle between master and disciple, and we shouldn't judge a coach's coaching ability based on whether he wins or loses a game. Xie Hui has done very well and I hope he can keep going."
