Let's talk about that exciting night, Shandong Taishan team defeated Kawasaki Frontale away and entered the AFC Champions League semi-finals in one fell swoop. This is not only a victory in a game, but also a resounding declaration of Chinese football on the Asian stage. When more than 200 fans greeted the hero's return at Jinan West Railway Station, that scene seemed to tell us: football is never just a 90-minute game, it is a gathering of emotions, and it is the voice of everyone who loves this sport.
However, behind the joy of victory, the Taishan team faced a serious challenge with a dense schedule. In the next 10 days, the Tarzan team will play 4 tough battles. This is a great test for the physical and mental fitness of the players. Every fan feels sorry for their beloved team, but this is the cruelty of professional football, there is no rest, no respite, only constant fighting.
In this regard, the treatment of the Yokohama Mariners is enviable. The JFL announced the postponement of the Yokohama Mariners' match, which undoubtedly gave them more preparation time and rest. The Taishan team is also working hard, hoping to adjust the schedule and buy more reasonable preparation time for the team. It's a commendable effort and a testament to the club's care for the team and the importance it places on the game.
There are concerns that Beijing Guoan will not agree to the schedule adjustment, but I believe that in the football family, every member will consider issues from the perspective of fair competition. Guoan and Taishan are both leaders in the Chinese Super League, and I believe that they can reach a consensus in order to let Chinese football show its style on a higher stage.
As a player, I know that every second on the pitch is not easy. Behind the victory are countless trainings, sweat and even tears. The victory of the Taishan team is not only to win honor for themselves, but also to win respect for Chinese football. We need more than just victory on the field, but understanding and support off the field. Every adjustment of the schedule, every waiting, is to let the players appear in front of the fans in the best condition and win glory for the country.
Let's look forward to the Taishan team continuing to create miracles in the next games, and at the same time, we also hope that Chinese football will go further and further on this road. Whether it is the team or the fans, we are all working hard for the same dream - to make Chinese football shine on the world stage.