benefited from the win over Jeonbuk Hyundai by the horizontal sailors of the same group. SIPG, who played tonight, locked a knockout spot before the start of the game. The big stone in my heart fell to the ground, it is understandable to relax, but SIPG's performance tonight is obviously a little too "freezing oneself". Accompanied by a series of mistakes in the defense, the team suffered a 0-4 defeat. This tragic defeat before the knockout also reminded the SIPG team that qualifying early does not mean that they can lose their mental strength. There is no so-called "soft persimmon" in the AFC.
Because of the excellent performance of the sailors in the two wars, many fans have high hopes for SIPG, hoping that they can go further in the AFC Champions League. However, after "lying down" and getting the right to qualify, the state the players showed was really surprising. In the face of Sydney FC, which was out early and the main goalkeeper was injured early, SIPG's defense line was full of holes in the first 45 minutes. If Chen Wei's bravery and the opponent's shooting skills were not perfect, the halftime score could be more than 0-2. After the midfield adjustment of
, SIPG showed some cooperation on the offensive end and obtained some opportunities, but the defense line was still sleepwalking. Full-back Fu Huan even gave up chasing after the goalkeeper was swayed and watched. Watching the opponent push the empty goal. Regardless of the score, this kind of undisciplined game attitude should never appear in the AFC arena. Compared to Sydney FC, which missed the promotion but still struggled to win, SIPG tonight was really disappointing. To paraphrase a saying that people often say: There are levels of strength, and there are wins and losses in the game, but as long as the final whistle does not sound, you must fight hard. However, tonight the defenders of Hong Kong did not achieve this. If SIPG went to the brutal knockout round in this state, the result would not be very good.
In addition, Hulk, who was absent in the last game, has not yet entered the roster, which makes people worry that the knot between him and Pereira has not been solved yet. Under such a high-density and high-intensity schedule, if the "general peace" cannot be promoted as soon as possible, it will not only impair the team's combat effectiveness, but also disrupt the military's morale. In recent years, there are no fewer examples of disharmony among Chinese football generals. Whether it is Boas and Exon, Cui Kangxi and Carrasco, or Flores and Cao Yunding, the final outcome is that both sides suffer. This time, SIPG must not repeat the same mistakes.
On this night that was supposed to celebrate qualifying, this crisp defeat was like a basin of cold water, which poured the Hong Kong team "to the heart". I hope that this night is just a momentary relaxation of the team and the opponent's "non-martial arts". Only by quickly recovering the original spirit, SIPG may bring surprises in future battles.
Written by: Xinmin Evening News reporter Lu Weixin
Pictures: Xinhua News Agency pictures, network pictures
