Xu Zhengyuan, head coach of Chengdu Rongcheng team, attended the press conference after Shandong Taishan vs Chengdu Rongcheng game. He said: Before the game started, I expected it would be a tough game. Looking back on the whole season, now is the time when our team is in a relatively poor situation. There are player injuries in the team, and some players may not be able to play normally because of the red and yellow cards, plus the test of three consecutive away games, it is the most difficult time. Today, when I came to Mount Tai, Shandong province, I told all the players that they should try their best to remain confident and never retreat. I recalled what our state was when we were undefeated in the 27th round of the league. Today, we only need everyone to play the football you desire confidently on the present, which perfectly shows the elegant demeanour of Chengdu team, which was undefeated in the previous 27 rounds. All of our players are indeed closely united today, coming to fight away and winning this strong team. I think football is just like this. There are good times and bad times. In bad times, I hope all the players can show their ability and fighting spirit more enthusiastically on the court. I told the players that the more sweat you pay, the more sweat you will repay you one day. I hope that all of our players will remain humble as before and continue to play the following games well. The most important thing to prepare before the competition is to understand the situation of ourselves and our opponents, which must be the same for the other party. This game is the home of Mount Tai in Shandong. As we all know, Mount Tai in Shandong is a traditional strong team, and each player’s personal ability is very excellent. Today, I told the team members that the most important thing is to keep the distance between the three lines and our organization on the court. If we want all the staff to go to high pressure, then we need all the staff to defend together, while participating together, we should keep the distance between front and back. No matter which team member goes forward, the team member next to him must do his best to assist or protect him behind him. When we break the ball, we should fight back more confidently and bravely. I think the players’ understanding of tactics is fully and well displayed on the court today. The distance between Shandong Taishan team is usually relatively open, so I also stressed to the team members, You can use that space to attack bravely. I think today’s game actually caused some trouble to Shandong Taishan team. Cui and I have been familiar with Korea and played many games before, so we also know more about the overall style between the two teams. Today, I also probably used this point, because I still know Cui’s guidance better. The first match this year was at our home court and the two-to-two draw. I always felt that the match was a pity. We had been leading until the last moment to be tied, and we could have won. Compared with that time, the current Shandong Taishan team also has a lot of changes, and their overall strength is still very good recently. After the match, Palacios said in an interview: We are very happy to beat a strong team like Shandong Taishan on the road. Everyone united and achieved victory through joint efforts. Before the game, the head coach told all the players that the game was played today. In the face of a strong team like Shandong and this game, don’t think too much, just let go. Following this idea, we will get the results we deserve. I am very glad that we can win this match with such a good stadium and the attention of so many audiences. I am also very satisfied with my performance today.
