Reporter Lu Mi reports In their last match, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger lost to Qingdao Hainiu, who are in the relegation zone, while Beijing Guoan faced their second consecutive league defeat. As the Beijing-Tianjin derby returns this season, both teams are struggling and need a win to alleviate pressure. In the away game against Guoan, Jinmen Tiger was at a disadvantage, but they managed to take the lead twice despite the opponents' full-field pressure. Although they did not manage to reclaim 3 points, they were content with 1 point. Gilaise, who had gone five matches without scoring, once again became the focus of the Beijing-Tianjin derby, having scored 4 goals in two matches against Guoan this season.

Jinmen Tiger's counterattack efficiency is high

In previous "Beijing-Tianjin derbies," Beijing Guoan has held the upper hand. Guoan's home ground is very strong, with a recent record of 5 wins and 1 loss. Jinmen Tiger hopes to quietly seize points away from home. In the first half of the 2025 season, the two teams drew 2-2 in Tianjin. The Workers' Stadium remains a significant barrier for Jinmen Tiger; since 2005, they have not won an official match there. Head coach Yu Genwei admitted before the match that "the pressure at the Workers' Stadium is immense."

Recently, Jinmen Tiger's form has fluctuated. In their last match, they lost 0-2 to Qingdao Hainiu, who are in the relegation zone, but previously they had managed to defeat Chengdu Rongcheng twice, displaying a "robbing the rich to help the poor" characteristic, which has somewhat affected their ranking.

In this match, Yu Genwei made adjustments to the lineup, with Wang Qiuming on the bench and Huang Jiahui, Yang Fan, and Sun Mingqian starting, while all foreign players were still in the starting lineup. Guoan aimed to seize the initiative from the start, while Tianjin set up a 5-4-1 defensive counterattack formation, prioritizing defense. Although Guoan dominated midfield and had a variety of attacking options, penetrating through the center into dangerous areas or using crosses from the wings to create threats, Jinmen Tiger's defense was compact, and the defenders were highly focused, giving Guoan few good shooting opportunities.

Jinmen Tiger's counterattacks were quite effective, with Ademi possessing speed and breakthrough ability, making him an important player during counterattacks. In the early stages of the game, he created a threatening shot. In the 19th minute, Jinmen Tiger intercepted the ball in midfield and launched a counterattack behind the opponent. Guoan's overall position was relatively high, allowing Gilaise to break through alone. He easily scored after getting past Housen. Before this match, Gilaise had gone five matches without scoring. After conceding a goal, Guoan pushed forward aggressively, pressing Jinmen Tiger into their own penalty area. Near the end of the first half, Guoan earned a corner kick, and Dawan equalized the score.

Yu Genwei: There is still some regret

In the first half, Guoan's possession rate reached 74.1%. Jinmen Tiger was suppressed, managing only 3 shots, with overall statistics lagging behind. In the second half, Yu Genwei substituted Wang Qiuming for Huang Jiahui in an attempt to strengthen midfield control. In the 51st minute, Wang Qiuming set up a play, and after Ademi received the ball, he unleashed a powerful shot from just outside the penalty area. Gilaise followed up with a successful rebound, putting Jinmen Tiger back in the lead. Including the two goals scored against Guoan at home, Gilaise has now scored 4 goals against them.

The second half played out similarly to the first, with the trailing Guoan pushing forward once again. Crosses from the wings became the most common attacking method, and Jinmen Tiger's defense faced issues again. In the 70th minute, Naibijiang took a shot from the right flank, and Fabio successfully connected in the middle, allowing Guoan to level the score for the second time.

Jinmen Tiger subsequently made defensive adjustments, unable to stop the opponent's wing crosses, while strengthening their marking of players in the middle for set pieces. During the lengthy stoppage time, they managed to withstand all of Guoan's shots, with goalkeeper Yan Bingliang performing excellently and making several difficult saves. The score remained 2-2, ending in a draw, just like their previous encounter in the first half of the season.

After the match, Yu Genwei stated: "Overall, the team's performance was relatively stable, and we basically reflected the tactical content we practiced this week. Guoan is a strong team with overall strength superior to ours, both in control and individual abilities. One point today is acceptable, but having led twice, if we had more experience, we could have seen the opportunity to win. I believe we could break the 20-year winless streak at the Workers' Stadium, but there is still some regret."