The two teams shook hands with a score of 1-1 in a thrilling battle, and despite failing to earn a win, it was not an easy achievement against the strongest opponents in the Chinese B League. The draw for the Asian Champions League Elite has been announced, and for Shandong Taishan, the road ahead is full of challenges. Although the team is riddled with injuries, the ability to compete at a higher level will undoubtedly benefit Shandong Taishan's growth. Shandong Taishan will compete with eight other teams in the 12 elite teams from the East Asia region, with four home and four away matches each.
Shandong Taishan need to stay calm in the AFC Champions League, meet their opponents as underdogs, scrutinize each team's strategy and go all out in every game. In the latest Chinese Super League matchup, Shandong Taishan finally got a long overdue win at home. Although the victory made a limited contribution to the team's ranking in the Chinese Super League, it injected new energy into the team. After all, the victory over top-three Chengdu Rongcheng is far more valuable than beating a relegated team.
However, the joy of victory did not last long. A discordant scene played out at the end of the game. Fans were looking forward to more interaction with the players, but the players' quick round-the-court thank-you obviously didn't live up to their expectations. The disappointment of the fans was palpable, and they remained seated for a long time to express their dissatisfaction. With the recent poor performance of the team, the players didn't seem to give their best, leaving the fans frustrated. Some fans even left the stadium early when the players were thanking the players. It can be said that the rift between the players and the fans will be difficult to repair in the short term. So, how will the next match develop? This makes people full of questions.
