Yesterday, Shandong Taishan and Henan ended in a 2:2 draw. Whether it is examined from the level of results, or comprehensively considered Cui Kangxi's public statement on the team's plight and the process of the game at the pre-match press conference, the Taishan team did reveal a lot of problems. In the situation of 11 men against 10 men, it is obvious that the Taishan team deserves to win this game, but the real lead in the game is the side that has a series of distraction problems in the back line at the last moment, resulting in two goals for the Henan team. In the end, thanks to Wako's goal in stoppage time, the Taishan team struggled to draw with Henan with a score of 2-2.
Lack of overall fit and stability
The Taishan team showed obvious problems in the game, mainly in terms of overall coordination and stability. Despite having 11 players against Henan's 10 players, the Taishan team did not take full advantage of this advantage and could not form an effective passing and receiving and attacking system. At the same time, individual players in the team have also made mistakes and been inconsistent, which leaves the opposition with a chance to fight back.
Public opinion of Jinan Cultural Tourism
Jinan Cultural Tourism has not fulfilled its shareholder responsibilities, and for the purpose of saving money, it has sold the club's non-professional team assets, overseas assets and sold important resources such as Shandong Taishan Football School. The most fatal thing is that the players, who are an important part of the club, should enjoy a reasonable remuneration package and pay the corresponding taxes on time. However, it is rumored that Jinan Cultural Tourism has repeatedly demanded taxes from the players, which has further deepened the conflict between the players and the management. Although the club officially denied the unpaid wages, the rumours had a negative impact on the team's stability and unity.
Choi Kang-hee "deliberately released water"
In the game of Shandong Taishan team, there was a regrettable scene. In the 26th minute of the first half, a player from Henan Club was sent off with a red card, forming an 11-10 situation, creating an opportunity for the Taishan team to win. However, at the beginning of the second half, head coach Choi Kang-hee made a series of "unreasonable" personnel changes, replacing three people in a row, including the core of the defense Judson and the key players on the offensive end, Chen Pu and Fernando. This led to the Tarzan team playing almost with an all-substitute lineup in the second half, which caused widespread controversy. As a championship team, the Taishan team has the thickness and strength of personnel, and should have won the Henan team in one fell swoop under this advantageous situation. However, Choi Kang-hee's personnel changes have left fans confused and disappointed. Why did Choi Kang-hee choose to use substitutes at critical moments instead of continuing to rely on the main line-up to ensure victory? This has raised questions among fans about whether Choi Kang-hee's thirst for victory is insufficient.
There were some commentators who suggested that Choi Kang-hee may have had concerns about facing his compatriot coach, which affected the outcome of the match. As a big brother, Cui Kangxi should take more care of his compatriots and little brothers in a foreign country! After all, as a strong team, the Taishan team should be moderately convenient and strive to win with the strongest lineup. However, Choi Kang-hee's decision shows that he is not hungry for victory. The results of the Taishan team also sparked discussions, and fans expressed their disappointment and dissatisfaction with Choi Kang-hee's personnel adjustments. As a championship team, we should not hesitate to send the strongest team at the critical moment, and not leave regrets. Such a game strategy not only deprived the team of a valuable chance to win, but also confused and disappointed the fans.
After the game, Gao Zhunyi was at a loss in the post-game interview, claiming that "I don't know what we played when we played 11 to 10", which shows that the Shandong Taishan team, whether it is the management, or the coaching staff, and even the players, have exposed some problems, if they can't be solved in a timely and proper manner, then the Shandong Taishan team may not be able to compete for the championship this year.