While the Dragons are challenging Shanghai SIPG away from home, Guangzhou Evergrande is challenging Shanghai Greenland Shenhua at home.
At this time, Shanghai SIPG and Shanghai Greenland Shenhua both had 42 points, but Shenhua had the upper hand due to one win and one loss in the two rounds of matches, ranking ahead of SIPG. In terms of league rankings, Shenhua and Shanghai Shenhua had the upper hand.
Hong Kong has one fourth and one fifth. The qualifications for the Chinese Super League next season are 22, that is, the league champion and the FA Cup champion will directly advance to the main draw, and the second and third league players will play in the play-offs.
In the second round of the FA Cup semi-finals in midweek, the Longteng team's FA Cup match with Shanghai Shenhua was postponed due to make-up league matches. Guangzhou Evergrande defeated Guangzhou R&F 1:3 in an away game and advanced to the final. That is to say
Regardless of the outcome of the match between Long Teng and Shanghai Shenhua, the FA Cup champion will definitely be among the top four in the league.
Then the fourth place in the league can 100% enter the AFC Champions League next season. For this quota, Shenhua and SIPG cannot give up in every round of games now, and must go all out in order to win the fourth position in the league.
Correspondingly, the Shanghai duo have also become the judges of the league's championship.
For this game, Zhang Sheng specially sent out an all-Chinese squad with mostly substitutes in the middle of the week, and for this game, all the existing main players will be out.
On the front line, Chavez and Nie Jiang, who is recovering from physical illness, play together; the two wing-backs are Xiang Tiange and Cao Jinghao, who returned from the U19 National Youth Team; the three main midfielders are Rock Gill, Tao Wentao and Qi Ming.
The starting lineup also includes Ma Yongli, Li Ming and Du Zhenyu as the three central defenders on the defensive line. This is already infinitely close to the strongest lineup of the Longteng team.
At the beginning of the game, the Longteng team's full-court press and oppression began. Shanghai SIPG still used Eriksen's long pass and lob tactics. It should be said that Conca's serious injury midway through the season completely ruined Shanghai SIPG's success.
Offensive routine.
In fact, this is a common problem for head coaches at Eriksen's level - they have a good set of tactics, but they often focus on one person. Once there is a problem with the core, the team will become overwhelmed.
When Conca is on the court, SIPG players are used to leaving the ball to him. Eriksson is also used to completely leaving the initiation and organization of the offense, and the reading of the game, to Conca. Many times, the offense
The direction and rhythm of the game are controlled by Conca. With Conca's injury, the team completely lost its structure in the offense many times. You will see that SIPG's defense and midfielder were behind many times.
The ball was passed down the court, and then the ball was passed back to the goalkeeper and directly drove into the frontcourt, or the full-back passed it to the full-back in front, or Fu Huan and Wu Lei on the right broke through, or Ai Shen took the initiative to return.
withdraw.
Historically, at the end of SIPG's season, their long passes ranked seventh in the Chinese Super League, 30% more than the first Guangzhou Evergrande, and the success rate of long passes was less than that of the first Guangzhou R&F.
It has reached 15%. As for all passing success rates, it even ranks 11th in the league. This is a data that only a relegation team can have, so these are some very scary data, and considering Yan Junling's long pass data
Ranked first in the Chinese Super League, it can be seen that SIPG has insufficient ball possession rate, insufficient number of passes, low passing quality, high turnover rate, too many long passes, especially unnecessary long passes, and the scene is ugly.
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What a team like this fears most is the opponent's pressing style of play. Once SIPG's defender is forced to pass back to Yan Junling's feet, the latter can only kick out to deal with the situation.
Shanghai SIPG, which got the kick-off right, was snatched away by the Longteng team for the first time in this way.
In the second minute of the first half, the Long Teng team's threatening attack came. This time, Nie Jiang received a pass from his midfielder teammate in front of the penalty area. He shot directly without making any adjustments, which slowed down Cai Huikang's defense.
After half a step, although the ball was eventually blocked by SIPG center back Shi Ke in the penalty area, the Longteng team advanced the offense from the midfield to the front of the penalty area so easily, which shows that SIPG's defensive problems are really not small.
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In the next few minutes, the Longteng team took advantage of the corner kick opportunity to continuously lay siege to Shanghai SIPG. Their attitude of turning against the visitors embarrassed the SIPG fans in the stands.
Liu Jianhong, who was responsible for commentating the game, and football legend Peng Weiguo were also very worried about SIPG's performance.
"For SIPG, Konka, Elkeson and Kim Joo-young are all injured and cannot play, which has a huge impact on the team." Liu Jianhong explained to the audience the issue of foreign players playing, "I completely rely on Hulk and Evra.
, the effect is not very good.”
"Actually, the number of foreign players on both sides is the same." Peng Weiguo analyzed. "When it comes to fame, Hulk on SIPG's side is obviously more famous. It can only be said that the Longteng team has done better in terms of dependence on foreign players.
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"Getting closer to the all-China class has always been the ideal state that the Longteng team is pursuing. Arranging more tactics that do not rely on foreign aid is also what coach Zhang Sheng has been doing in the past few years." Liu Jianhong obviously knows the Longteng team very well, "Of course
, having a bunch of outstanding domestic players is what gives Coach Zhang Sheng the confidence.”
"Speaking of excellent domestic players, the two teams on the field are actually very similar. They both started from the same youth training institution. They are both youth teams and both have good results. This is a good development now.
Ideas." Peng Weiguo, as a famous Guangzhou star who was purged from Guangzhou Evergrande and once ran to open a restaurant during the process, obviously has something to say.
Shanghai SIPG, which was suppressed, did not have a decent attack until the tenth minute, and this attack was a reflection of the star's personal ability.
As the current star of the team, the team was tightly held down, and Hulk was also very anxious. After he got the pass on the left, he just squeezed Xiang Tiange away with his butt, and then carried his body with his strong body.
Liming forced his way into the penalty area and shot with almost no shooting angle. In the end, the ball was blocked by Ma Yongli.
Hulk used his terrifying body to get SIPG a corner kick.
"This is too violent." Liu Jianhong shook his head and said with a smile, "Hulk's personal ability is fully demonstrated at this time."
"This is still Hulk who is not in 100% condition." Peng Weiguo also praised the power of the Hulk.
SIPG attaches great importance to this corner kick. After all, positional offense is difficult to play, so set kicks can be made good use of.
However, when it comes to headers from corner kicks, Hulk has no advantage. His own weight also limits his bounce. In this confrontation, Liming, who has amazing bounce, jumped high and passed the ball in.
After pushing out of the penalty area, Xiang Tiange on the right grabbed the second point outside the penalty area and ran away with the ball.
"Team Longteng's counterattack." Liu Jianhong raised her voice, "Oh. Why did Xiang Tiange stop? Oops, covering his thigh, is it a strain?"
Peng Weiguo also looked very anxious: "This is troublesome. This kind of injury without confrontation is still a thigh muscle strain. It is not simple. I hope Xiao Xiang is okay. On the right, Xiao Xiang is the best player now besides Zhang Linpeng.
We have to rely on them for the national team’s games in a few days.”
"It seems like it's not going to work anymore." Liu Jianhong said with a serious face, "The Longteng team made a substitution. Huang He came on the field and replaced Xiang Tiange. Xiang Tiange can't leave. He was carried down on a stretcher. He must have been seriously injured."
Now the person who is more worried than Liu Jianhong off the court is Zhang Sheng. As a player, he is all too familiar with this type of muscle strain in a non-confrontational state.
From the alien Ronaldo’s tears of injury in a non-confrontational state, to Toure, to countless world-class stars, from last year’s Evergrande forward Alan to Hulk now on the court, these players have all had such experiences.
, the inconsistent result is that the injuries are not serious, the recovery time is very slow, and may even cause permanent damage to the body.
The fact that Xiang Tiange, who is just 18 years old, can cry without covering his face has proven that he is a very strong young man.
"I hope Xiao Xiang won't have any problems." Peng Weiguo's voice was muffled, "I met Wu Chengying some time ago, and he also told me about Xiang Tiange. He felt that Xiao Xiang was very similar to him, and he said that the current domestic football environment is more
Well, with a higher training level, Xiao Xiang’s future should be greater than his.”
Liu Jianhong also shook his head, sighed secretly and said: "We have to think for the best. Xiao Xiang is only 18 years old, and his physical function is at its peak, so he should recover quickly. We can only say that this year's fourth and fifth front battles,
It’s really tiring for him to take turns with the club, the Olympics, and the national team.”
Xiang Tiange's fate made the Longteng team suddenly become depressed. It's not that there is a big gap in ability between Huang He and Xiang Tiange, but that everyone is worried about Xiang Tiange's injury first, and they are also worried about the players' points.
The impact on the team's overall offense and defense is huge.
The sudden slump of the Longteng team and the chaos of SIPG's offense suddenly made the game difficult to watch. Both sides made many passing errors in the midfield, the ball was often exchanged needlessly, and it was difficult to see smooth offense and defense.
It wasn't until the 23rd minute that Zhang Sheng kept shouting loudly from the sidelines that the team got a little better, and the Longteng team once again played a beautiful offense.
This attack came from a wonderful cooperation between Nie Jiang and Tao Wentao.
In the dull rhythm, Tao Wentao suddenly chose to go forward, and Nie Jiang also understood and sent an imaginative back-heel pass. Tao Wentao, who entered the penalty area, stopped the ball sideways with his chest and volleyed with his right foot.
However, due to defensive interference, Tao Wentao's volley was not powerful, and the ball went over the crossbar and landed on the top of the net.
Zhang Sheng clapped vigorously on the sidelines and sent encouragement to his two beloved disciples. At this time, it is very necessary for players to stand up.
This offense of the Long Teng team made the two commentators keep praising: "It's so beautiful! It's so imaginative! Nie Jiang was also injured some time ago and took two weeks of rest before returning. At this time, coach Zhang Sheng asked him to take some time off.
This tone is really important."
"The same is true for Tao Wentao." Peng Weiguo has obviously been paying attention to the Longteng team. "He was suspended for one game in the AFC Champions League at the beginning, which can be regarded as a chance to rest. For players like him and Nie Jiang, physical fitness is too important.
Already."
This attack by Nie Jiang and Tao Wentao was like unwinding the wind of a doll, and the players of the Longteng team began to speed up to match their game rhythm.
In the 27th minute, the Longteng team organized an attack on the right side of the frontcourt. Huang He took the ball from the wing to attract the defense and then suddenly made a cross. Chavez, who had withdrawn from the penalty area, turned forward and dribbled the ball into the penalty area along the right side.
He volleyed with his right foot and finally the ball hit the side netting.
In the 32nd minute, the Longteng team's pressing style was effective. Huang He successfully tackled Shi Ke in his own half. The Longteng team counterattacked. Tao Wentao, who received the shovel pass, advanced with the ball to the front.
The court distributed the ball to the right. Huang He took the ball to attract the defense and then passed across the middle. Chavez received the ball at the top of the penalty area and got rid of the defense. Like Nie Jiang before, he sent an overhead pass. Cao Jinghao broke into the penalty area along the left
He took the ball off the defense and volleyed with his right foot. The ball missed the post.
These consecutive waves of offensive proved that the Longteng team's state was once again recovering.
"SIPG played too passively." Liu Jianhong did not want a strong dialogue to turn into a one-sided performance, and put forward his own suggestion, "SIPG players should run more actively, and the Dragons players on the field should
They are constantly moving without the ball, and most of SIPG's players are obviously waiting for the ball."
After flipping through the information in his hand, Peng Weiguo took over the topic: "I have a piece of data here. Since this season, Shanghai SIPG's average running distance per game has not been high, ranking among the 16 teams in the Chinese Super League.
Twelfth place. Although running more distance does not mean that the team can win. For example, SIPG's current results are still good. But when encountering a team that is stronger than itself, it is certain to emphasize running.
Defense and offensive opportunities must rely on running."
In the commentary, SIPG launched two counterattacks in a row. However, because there were few people to respond, the two foreign aids Evra and Hulk could only rely on their speed or their bodies to protrude into a small space to choose their own.
Come and shoot. Unless the opponent gives you a big gift, this kind of attack is basically just scratching the surface. For example, of these two shots, one went higher than the goal and landed on the top net, and the other simply fired an anti-aircraft cannon.
SIPG's offense couldn't get going, so the Longteng team invested more and more attackers. In the 38th minute of the first half, Cao Jinghao received a long pass from Qi Ming on the left side of the frontcourt, and then Cao Jinghao made a pass in the penalty area.
A left-footed shot from the edge was blocked by SIPG center back He Hao. The ball bounced to the top of the arc. Roque Gill, who rarely participated in attacks in front of the penalty area, followed up in time and met the ball from the outside of the penalty area and volleyed with his right foot.
After a volley, the ball hit the crossbar and bounced out. Nie Jiang immediately caught the ball and shot the ball into the goal.
"Cao Jinghao came up from the left and shot!" Liu Jianhong seemed to have a premonition of something, "Gill's volley was beautiful. Oops, it hit the crossbar. Nie Jiang made a supplementary shot and the ball went in, went in, went in
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"The linesman raised the flag." Peng Weiguo calmed down a little, "It should be that Nie Jiang was offside. But the cooperation was successful."
In order to cover up the embarrassment just now, Liu Jianhong also quickly took over the topic: "Although this goal was blown out, it has sounded the alarm to SIPG. There is such a large area in front of the penalty area, allowing the opponent's midfielder to shoot easily.
It will be hard to say whether the Dragons will go offside next time."
"If Eriksson doesn't make adjustments, the Longteng team will really turn the tables." Peng Weiguo pointed the finger at the head coach of SIPG who was sitting motionless in his seat.
