According to the Bandao Morning Post, Dalian Yingshi has further consolidated its position in the promotion zone after a 2-0 victory over Guangxi Pingguo Halyang, leaving behind a key rival and welcoming the longest break of the season.
The report states that before the restart of the Chinese League One on August 20th, all teams will have ample time to adjust and prepare for the final stages of the competition. Dalian Yingshi has secured a favorable starting position.
Media outlets believe that the current situation resembles the beginning of the season, with Yingshi taking the lead through a series of victories. The difference lies in the significantly increased number of goals scored. The first four victories of the season yielded only 4 goals. In contrast, Yingshi has netted 8 goals in the last 3 wins of the second half of the season. This signifies a clear improvement in both player performance and team cohesiveness. Kotenik has returned from suspension and performed exceptionally well, scoring 3 goals and providing a crucial assist in 3 games. Lü Chaoyi has risen from the bench to a starting role, contributing a goal and an assist. Veteran Yan Xiangchuang has provided consecutive assists, Fei Yu has scored a brace, while new signings Kalanga and Zhao Mingjian have also found the back of the net. This indicates comprehensive progress in creating scoring opportunities and converting them.
Furthermore, Sui Weijie has displayed a calm and experienced performance, and head coach Li Guoxu is continuously raising the bar for rhythm control. These factors are fundamental to Dalian Yingshi’s ability to recover quickly from its trough period. However, the team still requires reinforcements. Kalanga, currently only featuring in the latter stages of matches, has not yet met external expectations. Roberson and Jin Pengxiang are on the verge of suspension, while Zhou Yuandé needs to integrate quickly into the team. Building chemistry between new players and the existing squad during this break is crucial.
Looking ahead to the remaining schedule, media reports highlight 4 crucial encounters in the second half of the season: away games against Guangxi Pingguo Halyang, Guangzhou, Chongqing Tonglianglong, and Yunnan Yukun. Yingshi has successfully cleared the first hurdle, extending its lead over the fourth-placed team to 7 points, leaving Chongqing Tonglianglong as the primary competitor. However, from a promotion perspective, both opportunities and challenges persist. Yingshi lacks the strength to dominate opponents and needs to fight for every match. The same applies to their adversaries. Aside from Yunnan Yukun, which enjoys a significant advantage, the other top-ranked teams in the Chinese League One are closely matched. Ultimately, the final achievement depends on the effort put forth in every match.
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