On December 22, in the 18th round of the Ping An Chinese Super League, Beijing Guoan played against Shenzhen. In the 10th minute of the first half, Li Lei assisted Anderson's goal. Anderson also scored his first goal in the Chinese Super League. In the first half, one player from each side was sent off for a red card. In the second half, opponent Kaldek equalized. In the 70th minute, captain Zhang Yuning got the ball in the penalty area and dunked the defender, vigorously pumped the goal, and exceeded the score again! Li Yuan then equalised with a header. In the end, the two sides drew 2-2.
/Post-Match Remarks/
Bilic: It was a wonderful, intense game. 4 goals, 2 red cards, 10 to 10 for most of the time on both sides, the game was played very openly and the draw was a fair result. Although, I think we should win the game, of course I praised my players in the dressing room, the players performed well today, no problem. The problem was the game 3 days ago. Considering that the Shenzhen team is also a strong opponent, today's result is OK.
Q In this game, Zhang Yuning played as the captain, did his performance meet your expectations?
A In the 10 months since I came to the team, I have seen his maturity, his growth. For me, he is the best striker in China and I like him a lot. Because Yu Dabao and Yu Yang were injured. We also had some other options, but today I felt that Zhang Yuning was perfectly suited to be captain and he was ready.
Q We had some physical problems in the second half, how did you encourage the players?
A The bench thickness of the opponent's bench is thicker, and the rotation of personnel is better. Their main players are not all starters, and relatively speaking, our physical fitness is definitely slightly weaker than the other side. I asked my full-backs to push out more to prevent them from crossing easily.
Q Do you think this game will help the team get out of the haze of the last game? Is the result of this match a reflection of the true strength of the two teams?
A Today's score was fair and the game was fantastic. We are certainly sorry, mainly because many of our counterattacks were not grasped. It is even more regrettable that when we played 11 and led by 1 goal, Dajin was a little too tender, hit the opponent's trap, and made the game a balance again. We're having a lot of difficulties at the moment and in this case I'm very proud that my players can fight like that today. 3 days ago, after our big defeat, I asked my players to make changes right away. I am satisfied with this reply they gave me today.
/Player Remarks/
/Highlights/
In the 10th minute of the first half, Li Lei's bottom cross was met by Anderson in front of the goal! 1-0！
In the 12th minute, opponent defender Zhou Xinfei shoveled Anderson and was sent off. Subsequently, Guoan center-back Jin Pengxiang also received a red card for not being calm.
In the 68th minute of the second half, Gao Tianyi assisted, and Zhang Yuning got rid of the back shot inside the penalty area! 2-1！
/Post-match stats/
/Lineup/
Players: 1 Hou Sen, 16 Jin Pengxiang, 26 Bai Yang, 19 Liu Huan, 18 Jin Tae-yan (74'-Jiang Tao), 15 Gao Tianyi (90'-Wang Ziming), 6 Chi Zhongguo, 4 Li Lei; 10 Zhang Xianzhe (90'-Park Sung); 9 Zhang Yuning, 11 Anderson Silva (74'-Cao Yongjing)
Non-playing substitutes: 14 Zou Dehai, 25 Guo Quanbo, 36 Liang Shaowen, 38 Ruan Qilong, 8 Park Cheng, 32 Liu Guobo, 39 Xie Longfei
/Thanks/
Finally, I would like to thank all Guoan fans for their support and encouragement to the team. The team will adjust its form in the next four days and actively prepare for Sunday's match against Guangzhou.