Chengdu Rongcheng: The AFC Champions League qualification is in hand, and Zhan Shenhua is also going all out

Reporter Lu Mi reports For Rongcheng, the penultimate round of the match against the West Coast will not only determine whether they can ensure the qualification of the AFC Champions League, but also affect the opponent's relegation. After taking the harbor, the team became the title and relegation judges, because in the final round, they still have to play Shenhua. With Guoan winning Nantong, Rongcheng must get one point from the West Coast to secure a place in next year's AFC Champions League. In the case of conceding one goal first, with a goal from Hu Hetao, Rongcheng at least ensured the qualification for the AFC Champions League 2.

In the last round, Rongcheng won the top team Harbour at home, changing the situation of the championship, this round faces the West Coast, and the last round opponent is Shenhua, who also wants to compete for the championship.

In the game against the West Coast, Rongcheng faced an opponent with a large difference in absolute strength, but still sent all the main forces. Felipe, who had suffered an injury before, replaced Tang Chuang, the goal-scorer of the previous round, and returned to the starting line-up. In the first leg, Rongcheng won the biggest victory of the season (7-0), so the team was more relaxed and hoped to win the game at a small cost.

The West Coast has not yet fully confirmed relegation, and it can only be said that the hope is very high, so they have a positive attitude and give Rongcheng intensity at both offensive and defensive ends. Although Rongcheng suppressed the opponent in the half at the beginning, it did not actually cause actual damage. Felipe scored in the 19th minute with a shot from a tight angle, but it was blown off for offside. Six minutes later, the West Coast played a counterattack by Rongcheng, Dong Yanfeng made a mistake in the tackle, and Nelson broke the deadlock with a scramble from the right.

All the matches in this round are played at the same time, Rongcheng's AFC Champions League qualification rival Guoan was leading 1-0 at the time, if it loses to the West Coast, then the suspense of AFC Champions League qualification will be left until the last round, Rongcheng is facing the challenge of Shenhua, there is a lot of uncertainty, so, Rongcheng must play back.

Before the West Coast goal, Rongcheng's biggest problem was that it was not hard enough, lacked a sense of pressing, and was not well organized.

At halftime, coach Xu Zhengyuan spoke to the coaching staff, and at the beginning of the second half, Xu Zhengyuan made two substitutions in one go, replacing Wei Shihao with Palacios and Tang Miao with Hu Hetao. These two substitutions have obvious effects, and the speed, bursts and confrontations on the wing have been greatly improved.

In the 60th minute, Rongcheng's goal came - Felipe raided the opponent's penalty area, causing chaos, and Hu Hetao, who followed up, equalized the score. After the goal, Hu Hetao celebrated wildly, because his goal increased the possibility of Rongcheng entering next year's AFC Champions League.

"We were a great team, moving towards what we had set and in the end, we achieved what we had always been aiming for." After the game, Hu Hetao was very excited, as for his performance, he said that there are still many shortcomings, he thanked the coach and the big brothers for their help, "Usually they teach me a lot, and I have learned a lot." ”

In the end, Rongcheng drew 1-1 with West Coast away, and West Coast was relegated one round earlier, while Rongcheng also locked in third place one round in advance, at least ensuring that they could play in the AFC Champions League 2 next season.

Xu Zhengyuan did it, and Rongcheng did it. Throughout the city of abundance, the slogan "Target Asia, Chengdu is coming" is all over the streets and alleys. This is a historic day for Chengdu football, and it is also a true portrayal of the team's annual step, thriving, from this year's shouting of the slogan "Target Asia", everyone in the team is working hard for this moment, and now, they get what they want.

After the game, Xu Zhengyuan thanked many people, including the club's investors, players and fans, and he could hardly express his feelings at this moment in words.

"Usually at the end of the season, it will be very difficult and difficult to achieve the goal of the season. Although the result of the draw was a bit unfortunate, I was really happy. This year, all of our players have put in a lot of sweat on the training pitch and on the playing field, and with their dedication, we will be able to achieve our goals for the season. At the same time, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff, the coaching staff and the fans. Chengdu has 22 million citizens, and this year, no matter how far away you go, you can always see them. The fans have been fighting with us. ”

Although the season goal was completed ahead of schedule, there is still the last round of the Chinese Super League, and Rongcheng is still the league champion. Xu Zhengyuan said that Rongcheng must go all out and "dedicate a wonderful game to all the fans who come to Phoenix Mountain." ”