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Reporter Lu Mi reports For Shenzhen Xinpeng City, the 27th against the leader of the standings Shanghai Shenhua is a must-win and difficult game to win. Both teams experienced a lot of ups and downs in the game, and the mood of the fans on both sides was like a rollercoaster ride in the nearly 100-minute game.

Everything is going in a bad direction

2 to 2, for Shenzhen Xinpeng City, which is mired in relegation, it is of great significance to get a league point. Meizhou Hakka, which ranks second-to-last, completed the overtaking of Shenzhen Xinpeng City in terms of points because of the defeat of Wuhan Three Towns. If the team wants to be relegated, it can only put the final bet on Nantong Zhiyun, who was relegated in advance. In the last game, Xinpeng City has no way to retreat.

In the last round, facing the direct relegation opponent Meizhou Hakka, Shenzhen Xinpeng City only handed over a 0-0 answer sheet, putting itself in a very disadvantageous situation. In this round, they will face Shanghai Shenhua, who are aiming to win the championship, and the outside world is generally not optimistic that Shenzhen Xinpeng City can take away the points from Shanghai Stadium.

However, it was under such tremendous pressure that Shenzhen Xinpeng City played its best game in recent times. From the defensive end to the offensive end, the team showed excellent tactical execution. Shanghai Shenhua's strength this season is undeniable, and under the huge pressure of competing with Harbour for the title, they also seem to have some wins and losses when playing at home. On the contrary, Shenzhen Xinpeng City did not choose conservative tactics because of the strength of the opponent. In the first half, they frequently used wide breaks and flanks in the middle to put the home side under pressure. The transition between attack and defense was also very resolute, and the overall formation movement was more disciplined than in previous rounds.

In the first half, the two sides were at a stalemate. After the break, Shenhua made the first substitution and scored in the first attack of the second half. In the scuffle in front of the goal, the Xinpeng City defender cleared, and the ball hit the Shenhua player and flew into the goal. It was a goal that changed the game. After taking the lead, Shenhua began to enter a relatively relaxed state, and continued to put pressure on Xinpeng City on the offensive end. Xinpengcheng, on the other hand, fell into a more passive situation, and everything seemed to be moving in the direction of defeat.

The last round looks at other people's faces

What everyone didn't expect was that under the great pressure of falling behind away, Xinpeng City had a way out. First, Kartsev equalized with a low shot from outside the box, and a few minutes later, substitute An Yongjia scored from an offside position, and the team surprisingly completed the comeback in a desperate situation. If the advantage is maintained until the end of the game, the plot of Shenzhen Xinpeng City's relegation will be rewritten.

Shanghai Shenhua's hunger for the title meant they would not allow their relegation-fighting opponents to win on their home turf. After numerous bombardments into the penalty area, Shanghai Shenhua finally won a penalty. Malele, who missed many chances, still hit the ball into the goal steadily. 2 to 2, the two sides shook hands. For both teams, 1 point does not quench their thirst, Shenhua and Xinpeng City have lost the initiative to achieve their goals, but for Shenzhen Xinpeng City, it is an unexpected result to be able to get 1 point on the leader. The team's tactical cooperation and the mental strength to survive in the face of adversity are the biggest gains.

Head coach Lattanzio said: "I'm very proud of my players for this game. We are playing against one of the best teams in China and one of the best teams in Asia. Our lads showed the tactical style of play we asked for on the pitch, so I'm very happy with their performance. It's nice to be able to take a point away here. We always have to focus on our goals and see what we can achieve at the end of the season. It's not easy to get a point in such a great stadium and it's a bit disappointing, but it's gratifying to see the form of the players. ”

After the end of this round of games, the relegation situation changed again, Meizhou Hakka won Wuhan Three Towns, and the points surpassed Shenzhen Xinpeng City. After Qingdao Manatee lost to Tianjin Jinmen Tigers away, they have 26 points with Shenzhen Xinpeng City. Because of the superiority of each other's records, Qingdao Manatee occupies the absolute initiative in relegation.

Nantong Zhiyun was relegated one round ahead of schedule, and the suspense of the last relegation place was also left to the last round of games. Shenzhen Xinpeng City will return to their home stadium in the final round, and they will have to win Nantong Zhiyun, and at the same time, they will also need to see the results of the other two teams. Their fate is no longer in their own hands.