As night falls, the clock points to 19:30 on September 14th, and four exciting matches are set to start at the same time. Among them, Shandong Taishan, the reigning champions, will host Wuhan Sanzhen, the newest giants, at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium, which is undoubtedly the most important game of the tournament. CCTV5 and Shandong Satellite Sports Channel will be on hand for the showdown.
The importance of this matchup cannot be overstated, and its outcome may directly determine the winner of this season's Chinese Super League title. Let's wait and see who comes out on top in this tough matchup.
Meanwhile, Meizhou Hakka and Zhejiang will start a match between the promoted teams at Huitang Stadium of Meizhou Wuhua Olympic Sports Center. From the First Division to the Chinese Super League, the two teams' journey has been full of bumps and bruises, but they have also reaped remarkable results. Meizhou Hakka is in fifth place with 29 points, while Zhejiang is in sixth place with 28 points. The answer to the six-point battle is about to be revealed as to who will have the upper hand in the Chinese Super League. The match will be broadcast live on Guangzhou Radio and Television Station's South China Metropolis Channel.
Beijing Guoan will hold on to their new home, the Rizhao International Football Center Stadium, to welcome bottom-placed Hebei. The match will be broadcast live on CCTV Olympic Channel (CCTV16). Beijing Guoan has played four consecutive home games due to the recent postponement of several matches. Facing the weaker Hebei team, new manager Stanley and his team's only goal is to get all three points.
Hebei have also not given up, and their determination is evident in the fact that their home ground is located at the Datong Sports Center Stadium in Shanxi. All they can do now is to go all out and try to fight in every game in order to return home in better shape.
Henan Songshan Dragons will face Tianjin Jinmen Tigers at Zhengzhou Navigation Stadium. The match will be broadcast live on Tianjin Radio and Television Sports Channel. Adjusted for the postponement of the tournament, Henan Songshan Dragons have had a 17-day break, and their last match was on August 28th. Under these circumstances, it's only natural for the rested Henan team to aim for three points in hopes of continuing to solidify their third-place position.
In contrast, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers didn't experience any tournament postponement, but they have been playing consecutive matches with average results recently. Since their 4-3 win over Hebei in Round 12, they have gone five rounds without a win, especially in the last two rounds, when they faced teams in the relegation zone - Guangzhou City and Guangzhou, they first lost 0-2, and then shook hands with their opponents 0-0, showing their decline.
Now, the Tianjin Jinmen Tigers are heading north to Zhengzhou, and it is worth looking forward to see if they can create a miracle to stop the decline in the case of continuous fighting and excessive physical exhaustion.
