The 9th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) kicked off with great excitement from Tuesday to Wednesday. Guangzhou and Shandong Taishan will face each other in a suspenseful match, while Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Harbor will be even more fascinating. Wuhan, which has not won a single match so far, is also in the spotlight with Shenhua.
Henan Songshan Dragon Gate vs Cangzhou Lions
Battlefield: Yuexiushan Stadium, Guangzhou
Time: July 27, Tuesday 20:00
Spotlight: Dorado's availability affects Henan battle
Star Index: ★★★★★
Predicted Result: Henan win
Before the match, Cangzhou team released a warm poster against Henan team, "Two rivers are together in friendship". However, as the game approaches, both teams still need to fight for three points. Henan won 1, drew 5 and lost 2 in the first 8 rounds, ranking 5th with 8 points; Cangzhou Lions won 1, drew 3 and lost 4, ranking 7th with 6 points.
In the first round of the season, Henan and Cangzhou exchanged blanks. Henan's Dorado is doubtful due to a head injury. Cangzhou Lions beat Qingdao 2-0 in the last round to get their first win. Shao Pu-liang became the pillar of the defense line, and Sangol had an eye-catching performance in the front line.
Guangzhou vs Shandong Taishan
Battlefield: Guangzhou Tianhe Stadium
Time: July 27, Tuesday 20:00
Spotlight: Guangzhou Taishan Dragons battle to see who can have the last laugh
Star Index: ★★★★★
Predicted Result: Guangzhou win
The battle between Guangzhou and Shandong Taishan is the focus of this round. Taishan is undefeated in the first 8 rounds with 5 wins and 3 draws, leading the way with 18 points, while Guangzhou drew 3-3 with Guangzhou City, ranking 2nd with 15 points.In the first round of the two teams, Taishan shut out Guangzhou 1-0, with Fellaini's stoppage time kill.
Artemisia Junmin, the decorated captain of Taishan team, joined Wuhan team, which may affect the game. Guangzhou's 343 formation has been used in the last 3 matches, increasing the number of attackers on the sides and expanding the width of the attack, but there are obvious problems on the defensive side of the ball. Shandong Taishan has 5 shutouts in 8 matches, Guangzhou need to strengthen their rib defense.
Qingdao vs Shenzhen
Battlefield: Guangzhou University Town Center Stadium
Time: July 27, Tuesday 18:00
Focus: Shenzhen wants to send Qingdao to 4 consecutive defeats
Star Index: ★★★★★
Predicted Result: Shenzhen win
Qingdao lost 0-2 to Cangzhou Lions in the last round and suffered 3 consecutive defeats. Shenzhen team exchanged blanks with Henan in the last round, with only five shots on goal and 0 shots on target. Shenzhen won 4, drew 3 and lost 1 in the first 8 rounds, accumulating 13 points; Qingdao won 2, drew 1 and lost 5, accumulating 7 points.
Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic vs Guangzhou City, Shanghai Shenhua vs Wuhan, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers vs Changchun Yatai, Hebei vs Dalian People, and Beijing Guoan vs Shanghai Seaport will also take place.
