So far this season in the Chinese Super League, the biggest performance gap is veteran powerhouse Taishan. As of the 22nd round, Taishan has 9 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses, with 34 points. Although it ranks fifth, it is 26 points away from the top of the standings, falling behind in the championship. Not only did the team's performance hit a trough, but the game state also went from bad to worse, especially in the last three rounds, all of which were defeated. Even against the relegation team Cangzhou Lions, Taishan did not gain any advantage. Coach Cui Kangxi's position is under great pressure. Once you are unable to redeem yourself, dismissal from get out of class is the inevitable result. According to the schedule, the home game against Chengdu is crucial because Taishan can no longer lose.
In terms of strength comparison, today's Chengdu is already above Mount Tai, with 16 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses and 51 points, ranking third in the league. Although it is hopeless to win the championship, it is 9 points ahead of the fourth place Guoan, so it is firmly in the position. In the third-A position, Taishan leads Taishan by as many as 17 points, an insurmountable advantage. It can be seen that the gap between the two teams is gradually widening. Before the game, the outside world also believed that Taishan must try its best to maintain a draw at home, at least ending the embarrassing losing streak. Of course, in the first round of the match, Taishan won by 1 goal as a guest, which has a certain psychological advantage. This also gives Taishan fans a certain degree of confidence in winning.
The result of the game was somewhat unexpected. Taishan won a 3-goal victory at home. Bi Jinhao, Chen Pu, and Delgado scored 1 goal each. In addition to the above three heroes, goalkeeper Wang Dalei also played an important role. In the face of Rongcheng’s crazy counterattack, he managed to keep the score. The goal was not missed. You know, Rongcheng took 21 shots in the game but failed to score a single goal. Wang Dalei made many saves, which became a strong guarantee for Taishan's victory. Cui Kangxi also affirmed Wang Dalei's performance after the game and thanked the players for their efforts.
Of course, although they won, Taishan still had a lot to summarize. There were only 8 shots in the game, and the ball possession rate was 31%. They were in a suppressed state. If it weren't for 6 shots on target, they would have scored 3 goals. With a high scoring rate, the result of the game is not easy to determine. It can be said that Taishan relied on the new idea of defensive counterattack to score 3 points in a passive situation. It is no longer a strong mentality. Although winning does not rely on the advantages of a strong midfielder like in the past, it achieved a more ideal result. , which also provides new ideas to the Taishan coaching staff. After all, the professional league is still result-oriented.
With this victory, Taishan ended the embarrassing three-game losing streak. Although it is still ranked fifth, this is the beginning of regaining confidence and rebounding. You must know that it can "double kill" Chenggong, the third place in the league, Taishan's The strength is still trustworthy, and it also lays a foundation of confidence for the next cup competition.
