Chinese Super League powerhouse Shandong Taishan has recently gained notoriety for an unexpected soccer match-fixing controversy. A number of the team's stars, including Hao Wei, Jin Jingdao, Guo Tianyu and Sun Zhunhao, as well as the coaching team, have been taken away by the police for investigation on suspicion of match-fixing. Currently, Guo Tianyu and Sun Zhunhao have regained their freedom, but the whereabouts of Hao Wei and Jin Jingdao remain a mystery.
Rumors are swirling that Shandong Taishan may face a heavy blow from the Football Association and may even be deducted up to 24 league points. If this news is true, Shandong Taishan's points this season will plummet to 13 points, relegation seems to have been inevitable, which also allows the same relegation zone of Nantong Zhiyun see a ray of hope.
However, it is too early to draw any conclusions before the FA officially announces the results of the punishment. Both Nantong Zhiyun and Shandong Taishan will go all out during the league break to prepare for the next six rounds of matches. Only by sticking to every game can we firmly grasp the rudder of destiny, don't you think?
