On December 27th, Beijing time, in the 33rd round of the Chinese Super League, Wuhan Three Towns played against Zhejiang Team at home. In the injury time of the first half, Stanciu took a free kick and scored. At the last moment, Davison took a penalty kick and scored. In the end, Wuhan Three Towns defeated the Zhejiang team 2-0, with 75 points tied with Taishan team , holding a 5-goal difference advantage, and temporarily ranked first.
In the first 32 rounds, Wuhan Three Towns achieved a record of 23 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses, accumulating 72 points. Before this round, they ranked first with a 6 goal difference advantage. However, due to the withdrawal of Meizhou Hakka, Shandong Taishan won 3-0 without a fight, temporarily leading the three towns of Wuhan by 3 points with one more game. In the last round of the league, the three towns of Wuhan were defeated by Chengdu Chengdu 0-1. They were double beaten by their opponents this season and missed the opportunity to lead alone. This round of competition with the Zhejiang team will have a decisive impact on the ownership of the Chinese Super League championship this season. Before the game, the Chinese Football Association announced the penalty decision, and Malkang was suspended for one game.
Zhejiang team achieved a record of 17 wins, 11 draws and 4 losses, ranking third with 62 points, 3 points ahead of Haigang and Chengcheng, and is in a favorable position to compete for the third place. In the last round of the league, due to the withdrawal of Jinmen Tigers , the Zhejiang team won 3-0 without a fight. However, recently, the Zhejiang team has also been affected by objective factors. Many players in the team are in poor physical condition. Only half of the players can participate in team training normally. The two major foreign players Lucas and Frank will miss the game. In the first round of the competition between the two sides, the Zhejiang team defeated Wuhan Three Towns 2-1.
In the starting lineup, the three towns of Wuhan sent three foreign aids: Davidson, Stanciu, and Wallace. He Chao , Zhang Xiaobin , Xie Pengfei , Deng Hanwen appeared, Micro Motion Wing , Tao Qianglong came on the bench. The Zhejiang team also sent three players, Mu Xiekui, Matthews , and Evolo. Gu Chao and Zhang Jiaqi made their appearances. Frank and Lucas missed the roster.
In the 5th minute, the three Wuhan towns attacked continuously on the left wing. Xu Haoyang made a pass with his left foot. Davidson fell while trying to grab a point in the penalty area. The referee Maning did not say anything.
In the 6th minute, the three towns of Wuhan quickly counterattacked. Xie Pengfei successfully broke through from the right side of the penalty area, and then made a low pass but was blocked by Gu Chao with his legs.
In the 9th minute, Wallace sent a high-quality cross from the sideline. Davidson stopped the ball, turned around and shot in one go, but was saved by Gu Chao.
In the 19th minute, Wuhan Three Towns counterattacked quickly. Davison sent a wonderful pass. Xie Pengfei's shot from a small angle was saved by Gu Chao.
In the 32nd minute, Xie Pengfei broke through and caused a foul on Bao Shengxin . He personally took the free kick and the shot was blocked by the wall. His follow-up shot missed the goal.
In the 38th minute, Zhang Jiaqi tackled Yin Yaji in the midfield and was given a yellow card by , which led to a small dispute between the players on both sides.
In the 45th minute, Wuhan Sanzhen took a corner kick, causing chaos in the Zhejiang team's penalty area. The ball rebounded continuously and was cleared by the Zhejiang team defender.
In the stoppage time of the first half, Wuhan Three Towns successfully stole the ball in the frontcourt. Davison broke through and caused a foul on the Zhejiang team's defensive player. Stanciu took a free kick and scored. Wuhan Three Towns led the Zhejiang team 1-0!
In the 54th minute, Stanqiu transferred a long pass. Deng Hanwen broke through at high speed and fell in the penalty area. The referee did not award a penalty kick.
In the 58th minute, the Zhejiang team launched an attack from the right, Wang Dongsheng made a pass, Liu Dianzuo attacked but failed to hit the ball far, and then Mu Xiekui committed a foul.
In the 70th minute, the three towns of Wuhan quickly counterattacked. Stanciu sent a wonderful pass, Deng Hanwen made a push, and Davidson's single shot was saved by Gu Chao.
In the 85th minute, Xie Pengfei made a wonderful pass after breaking away continuously. Davison fell to the ground in the penalty area, but the referee still did not award a penalty kick.
In the 93rd minute, Stanciu made a long pass. Davison broke into the penalty area and was pulled down. Maning decisively whistled for a penalty kick.Davison personally took the penalty kick and Wuhan Three Towns 2-0 Zhejiang Team!
In the end, Wuhan Three Towns defeated the Zhejiang team 2-0, with 75 points tied with the Taishan team, holding a five-goal difference advantage, and temporarily ranked first.
Wuhan three-town lineup: 22-Liu Dianzuo/25-Deng Hanwen, 4-Yin Yaji, 18-Liu Yiming, 3-Wallace, 37-Xu Haoyang (U23)/12-Zhang Xiaobin, 21-He Chao (yellow card 69 minutes 20-Micro Wing), 43-Stanqiu, 30-Xie Pengfei (90 minutes 31- Rosenwen)/11-Davidson
Zhejiang team lineup: 1-Gu Chao/28- Yue Xin, 4-Sun Zhengao (yellow card), 2- Liang Nuoheng (yellow card), 26- Gao Tianyu (U23 yellow card 46 minutes 20-Wang Dongsheng)/29-Zhang Jiaqi (46 minutes 31-Gu Bin), 16-Bao Shengxin (U23 86 minutes 5-Liu Haofan (U23)), 21-Aishajiang Kurban (U23 46 minutes 8- Zhong Haoran )/10-Matthews, 30-Mu Xiekui, 7-Evolo
