In the second round of the 1/8 finals of the 2023/24 AFC Champions League, Shandong Taishan defeated Kawasaki Frontale 4-2 in the away game and advanced to the top 8 with a total score of 6-5. After the game, head coach Cui Kangxi and player Cresan attended the press conference a

In the second round of the 1/8 finals of the 2023/24 AFC Champions League, Shandong Taishan defeated Kawasaki Frontale 4-2 in the away game and advanced to the top 8 with a total score of 6-5. After the game, head coach Cui Kangxi and player Cresan attended the press conference and received applause from everyone present.

html In the first round against Kawasaki Frontale, Cui Kangxi arranged for Zheng Zheng to play as a defensive midfielder, and allowed Shi Ke and Xie Wenneng to enter the starting lineup. In the first half, Cresan and Micro Motion scored successively, and Miura Sata equalized the score. In the second half, the game changed sides again. Cui Kangxi immediately replaced Pato and Fernando. Although Ellison scored another goal from the home team, Shandong Taishan defeated Shandong Taishan with Kresan's brace and Judson's countdown. Still defeated the opponent and advanced to the top 8.

When reviewing the game after the game, Cui Kangxi said: "After losing in the first round, everyone thought that the situation was not good for us, but we encouraged the players to have positive thoughts. Through their efforts, we defeated our opponents. Advance to the top 8."

Cresan took the microphone and said: "Just like the head coach said, we conceded three goals in the first game, which made the second round very difficult, but we are moving in the right direction. I I am very happy. I scored two goals and the team advanced to the next round."

Talking about the preparations for this game, Cui Kangxi replied: "This is a game we must win, the players Both offense and defense were very good. After scoring the first goal, the players were more energetic and confident on the court."

When looking forward to the quarter-finals, Cui Kangxi was full of confidence: "Everyone from behind will also be there. It is a 180-minute (two rounds) game. As long as the players are in the same state as they are today, I believe there will be a good future."