The final match of the 4th round of the Chinese Super League was between Zhejiang and Qingdao West Coast. Whether it is the comparison of state or strength, it is obvious that the Zhejiang team is more optimistic. In the whole game, the Zhejiang team did occupy the absolute initiative in the game, but the counterattack of Qingdao West Coast played impressively, and the number of threats created was no less than that of the Zhejiang team, and finally relied on Nelson's brace to defeat the Zhejiang team away, and also ended the Zhejiang team's unbeaten record of 18 rounds across the season.
Originally, the style of the Zhejiang team was mainly to control the ball, and to fight at home, it should have an offensive advantage. But unexpectedly, the west coast of Qingdao, which was based on defensive counterattacks, took the initiative in attack after the opening and formed a shooting threat.
In the 9th minute, Eduardo broke the ball in the middle and sent a precise straight stopper, Riascos shook off the defense and quickly stepped forward to form a single knife, but unfortunately the goal was high and the Zhejiang team escaped. The Zhejiang team mainly played on the left side, that is, the side of Owusu, while Qingdao West Coast made targeted adjustments on the defensive end, and the two sides gradually formed a stalemate on the field.
In the 23rd minute, the Zhejiang team seized the mistake of the opponent's defender, Cheng Jin and Leonardo formed a tacit cooperation, Leonardo was saved by the goalkeeper with a single knife, and then the Zhejiang team continued to form a siege, but unfortunately it was not a fraction of a centimeter different from the final goal.
In the 30th minute, the balance of the game was broken, after Qingdao West Coast broke the ball, sent a wonderful long pass, Riascos quickly rushed into the penalty area to form a single knife, selfless cross to Nelsson, the latter pushed the empty goal to score!
Throughout the first half, the Zhejiang team dominated the overall possession advantage and created a lot of opportunities, but the kick was a little unlucky. The west coast of Qingdao is based on defense and resolutely plays defensive counterattacks, and the effect is very good. The number of shots created was the same as that of the Zhejiang team, not only with a single knife, but also with a crossbar, and more importantly, to take the lead in the score.
Halftime is particularly important for the Zhejiang team, since there is no big problem with the overall style of play, it depends on the several strikers in the front court, when they can find the feeling of shooting. The tactics of Qingdao's west coast will also be clearer, that is, to respond to changes with no change.
After the start of the second half, both sides had personnel adjustments, and the Zhejiang team replaced the wing general Sun Guowen. However, just two minutes into it, Riascos was substituted due to injury, which was a big loss for the west coast of Qingdao. Just minutes later, substitute Son Kwok Man headed the ball and Owusu took the ball into the empty net and the two teams were back on the same page. In the 60th minute, Biuger was replaced by Alain, and the Zhejiang team replaced Yao Junsheng, and the two teams continued to increase their weight on the offensive end. In the state of the stalemate, neither side dared to be careless.
In the 67th minute, Qingdao West Coast played a quick counterattack, which seemed to be a small threat, but Nelson used his personal ability to play an insoluble extreme arc ball, the ball hit the post and bounced into the net, and the Zhejiang team fell behind again. After Gaudí came on the field, Zhejiang's attacking line was more aggressive, and Owusu scored a goal in the 77th minute, but it was offside. Wave after wave of offensives, the Zhejiang team always regrets missing.
In the 83rd minute, the meritorious general Frank returned from injury, and at the same time, Evra also came into play, and the Zhejiang team started the final onslaught. In stoppage time, Qian Jie fouled the handball, and the referee recognized the penalty after video replay! But the penalty kick taken by Alan was miraculously saved by Zhao Bo! But time was running out, and finally the Zhejiang team hated at home.
Throughout the game, although the Zhejiang team had an absolute advantage in possession, the counterattack tactics of Qingdao West Coast were very sharp, and the three foreign aides in the front court cooperated tacitly and penetrated the defense of the Zhejiang team several times. To be able to win this away game, Qingdao West Coast's performance deserves everyone's applause. After this game, the two teams have the same record, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, and the strength of the promoted horses is not bad!