Football, a fascinating sport, has always been the focus of fans. In Chinese football, Shandong Taishan is undoubtedly a traditional strong team with a long history, and its outstanding performance in domestic and foreign competitions makes fans proud. While Choi Kang-hee was coaching Taishan, the team finally overcame the encirclement in the latest key battle and achieved a difficult victory, which is undoubtedly an important milestone in the team's revival under the leadership of Choi Shuai.
On May 16, the 12th round of the Chinese Super League was staged at the home of Taishan. As a milestone battle for the first anniversary of coach Cui Kangxi's coaching of Taishan, the Taishan team finally narrowly defeated Shenzhen Xinpeng City 3-2, achieved 6 rounds of unbeaten results, and tied for fourth place with Guoan with one less game and Shanghai Port with two fewer games, and stood firmly at the forefront of the Chinese Super League. However, the process of this game did not go well, and the injury plague prevented the Taishan team from fully playing its due strength, and at one point also faced the danger of being tied against. In the end, they were able to withstand the pressure and score this three points, which is enough to show the strong resilience of this team under the coaching of Choi Kang-hee, as well as their tenacity and determination on the road to the championship.
For Tarzan fans, this victory is undoubtedly a heavy gift. A year ago, the team had just suffered the departure of former coach Li Xiaopeng, and the prospects were in doubt. However, under the careful guidance of Choi Kang-hee, the Taishan players gradually found their rhythm and rebounded strongly in the final stage of last year's season
Won the third place in the Chinese Super League. Now, in the journey of the new season, they are still maintaining a good performance and are steadily advancing their goal of attacking the championship. Despite some difficulties in this milestone battle, it was the extraordinary fighting spirit and team chemistry that ultimately saved the crucial victory. Such a result is undoubtedly exciting, and it also represents the continuous growth and transformation of this team under the leadership of Cui Shuai.
Of course, this victory is not easy to come by, and it also reflects the difficult situation of the Taishan team in the current special situation. Injuries are undoubtedly the biggest threat to a team, and it is this that Taishan has suffered from in this game. Goalkeeper Wang Dalei, defender Wu Xinghan and other main players were absent due to injury, forcing Cui Kangxi to make a large rotation adjustment. This "remnant formation" Taishan may be a little lacking in strength, but with tenacious will and excellent teamwork, it finally played well at the critical moment and narrowly won the victory. Such a victory undoubtedly highlights the strong character of this team under the leadership of Cui Shuai, and it is also moving.
It is this spirit of defying difficulties and having the courage to fight hard that has achieved the rise of Mount Tai in the era of Cui Kangxi. Since taking over Taishan in January 2023, Cui Shuai has been committed to reshaping the team's culture and temperament, requiring players to maintain a high level of fighting spirit and responsibility at all times. Through good training management and tactical adjustments, he has restored the former Super League powerhouse to its former glory, achieving excellent results in the league last year. Now in the new season, despite facing many uncertainties, Taishan still maintains a good record, which undoubtedly proves that this team is moving towards glory step by step under Choi Kang-hee.
For Tarzan fans, this milestone battle is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience. Although the process was not easy, the joy of winning in the end was still palpable. At this special moment, they can witness the continuous rise of the team in their hearts under the leadership of Cui Shuai, which is undoubtedly the greatest recognition and support for the team and the coach. We believe that as long as the team continues to unite and carry forward the spirit of tenacious struggle, under the leadership of Cui Kangxi, Taishan will surely write new glories in the Chinese Super League and the AFC Champions League.
Of course, to continue the good momentum and achieve the desired results in the remaining leagues, the Tarzan team still needs to overcome some difficulties. First of all, injuries are their biggest shortcoming. In this victory, a number of key players have been absent, which has undoubtedly adversely affected the team's performance. Therefore, the team's medical team and rehabilitation trainers must do their best to get these players back to play as quickly as possible. Only when the team's main lineup can be restored as soon as possible can Taishan play his due strength in the next games.
The team's fitness management is equally important. The intensive schedule of the Chinese Super League, coupled with the upcoming national team training camp, will undoubtedly bring a huge physical burden to the players. Therefore, Choi Kang-hee and his coaching staff must arrange training and games scientifically, both to ensure that the players can give their best in every game, and to avoid them suffering injuries due to overwork. Only by being prepared in this regard will Taishan be able to ensure a consistent performance in the upcoming matches.
The team's tactical execution also needs to be further improved. Although in this victory, Tarzan eventually came out victorious with their tenacious fighting spirit, there were some holes in their organization and defense at some stages of the game. Therefore, Choi Kang-hee must continue to optimize the team's tactical system, improve the players' tactical awareness and execution, and let them play their due strength against various opponents. Only by doing this, Taishan can continue to maintain a high level of performance in the Chinese Super League and the AFC Champions League.
Although this milestone battle was difficult and dangerous, in the end, the Taishan team still won the narrow victory with tenacious fighting spirit and excellent teamwork, which added another strong stroke to the revival of this team in the era of Cui Kangxi.