Shandong Taishan met Changchun Yatai in the season finale of the Chinese Super League. Facing the unfavorable situation of Yatai, Taishan players did not get discouraged, they actively counterattacked, and in the 67th minute of the second half, the substitute Delgado with a precise long-distance shot, equalized the score to 1-1, and the opponent drew. This result also brought Taishan's road to the championship this season to a successful conclusion.
It is worth mentioning that Taishan had already locked the league title this season as early as in the 19th round of matches, completing the championship three rounds ahead of schedule. Despite the strength of their opponents in the following three matches, Taishan won all of them by virtue of their outstanding performance. It is worth mentioning that Taishan's only defeat this season was at the hands of Guangzhou.
This season, the Chinese Super League's "golden dollar soccer" is facing challenges, but Taishan's stable youth training system is gradually showing its advantages. Compared with the past, Taishan no longer rely on luck, but on strength to win the game, so that the "black heart" referees have nothing to say. In addition, Taishan team is no longer a "score delivery boy", but to realize the strong team and weak team all eat. These changes can not be separated from the head coach Hao Wei and his coaching team's hard work.
For the next three games, Taishan fans hope that the team can continue the winning momentum. Despite not being able to break the record of 13 consecutive wins, there is still a chance to set another record - the only team in the history of the Chinese Super League to win 13 consecutive matches twice. Of course, while it is important to set the record, it is more important to bring more enjoyment to the fans by killing the three Chinese Super League powerhouses, Beijing Guoan, Shanghai Seaport and Changchun Yatai, in the upcoming matches.
Taishan's head coach, Hao Wei, let his young players get a workout in the next three games, but also ensured that the team didn't lose any points. 1-1 drew with Guoan, 2-2 drew with Seaport, and then shook hands with Yatai with 1-1, Taishan's team had a close call, but their overall performance was noteworthy. From the time of possession of the ball, the number of shots on goal, to the number of attacks to the front, the number of dangerous situations, Taishan team are more outstanding to master the rhythm of the game, and finally achieved a satisfactory result.
With 15 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss in 22 rounds of matches this season, Taishan's success as league champions is impeccable. Captain Zheng Zheng said that he hoped to continue his form until the FA Cup final. Indeed, Taishan is ready for the AFC Cup.
Five days later, on January 9, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in Chengdu's Fenghuangshan Stadium, we look forward to Shandong Taishan winning the cup again!
