Hong Kong Premier League: Tai Po Defeats Oriental in Severe Cold Weather

2024-03-02 10:24:45

[Tilu News]The Hong Kong Premier League played two matches in the severe cold today (2nd). Among them, Tai Po, third in the league, faced Oriental at home. Tai Po had no chance at all after goalkeeper Tony Tse Kar-wing collided with the opponent in the early stages. However, one minute before the end of the statutory time, Chen Shiu-kwan once again scored a decisive goal in front of the goal. For the fourth time this season, he scored a decisive goal with one arrow. The team won 1:0. After the game, Tai Po was only 4 points behind Lee & Man at the top of the list, but Chen Zhaojun and head coach Li Zhijian had different views on the championship.

Tai Po played an away game against Lee & Man. Although they continued to hold on to third place in the league table, they were still 6 points behind second-placed Kitchee. Returning to play at home, Tai Po did not see Brazilian forward Leixianu on the roster for this match. Lucas teamed up with Bidigo, Macarena and Chinese Taipei’s Cai Li-jing on the front line. Dongfang has Sun Mingqian leaving the Chinese Super League and officially leaving the team. The left wing position will be played by captain Liang Guancong, and the right wing will be taken by young player Ma Xiwei.

Only 6 minutes into the game, Tai Po’s defense made a mistake and Dongfang forward Bakor grabbed the ball. When goalkeeper Tony Hsieh came out to make a clearance to block his shot, he was hit in the cheek and chest by the former’s left foot that had not recovered after taking off. Tse, who was in trouble, was able to continue racing after treatment, but a long bloody mark was left on his face. Dongfang was the more proactive side in the first half, but was unable to score goals without several main offensive players. Until the 40th minute, Liang Guancong’s free throw from the left curved towards the near post and was shot out of the baseline by Xie Jiarong. Tai Po also had Bidigao’s free throw before half-time, which only hit the top of the net. The two teams ended the half goalless.

Chen Zhaojun crashed in front of the door.

After changing sides, the situation improved slightly. Tai Po had a golden opportunity in the early stage. Macarena handed over a straight line to Chen Zhaojun’s right wing, but Ye Honghui resolved it in time. Tai Po then replaced Zhong Weiqiang for Bidigao, and Dongfang also replaced Liang Zhenbang and Huang Haojun, who had just joined the Chinese League One team Liaoning Ironman to follow. Oriental had multiple scoring opportunities in the final period. Among them, Bacol received a corner kick at the front post in the 75th minute. Hsieh Jiarong promptly snatched the ball away from the white line. After reviewing the footage, VAR confirmed that it had not crossed the white line. The Hong Kong football goalkeeper flew in and beat Ma Xiwei’s shot 10 minutes later, paving the way for Tai Po’s final victory.

Tai Po got a corner kick before stoppage time. Macare took the front post high, and Chen Zhaojun crashed into the small penalty area without supervision. Although Oriental players complained about the opponent’s handball, VAR reviewed the footage and confirmed that Chen Zhaojun hit the ball with his knee. In the end, Tai Po scored a goal to beat Dongfang 1:0, chasing Lee and Man 4 points behind the top spot.

Chen Zhaojun

After the game, Chen Zhaojun, who was selected as the best player, said that the team entered the game slowly today, and the opponent’s defensive discipline was very good, which showed that the team’s offensive problems must continue to improve: “We have added some new players, and the cooperation from the front I haven’t done a good job, and I feel a little unaccustomed to facing strong teams. I hope I can make some adjustments after resting in the next three weeks, because the offense really needs to improve.”

Chen Zhaojun has scored six goals in the league this season. Together with today’s goal, there are four goals that directly helped the team win 1:0. In the victory over Standard Rovers in September last year, he also scored before the end of the game to win. When asked if it was “nice” to win often relying on him to score goals, Chen Zhaojun smiled and said that he was used to it. He also joked that he only scored the first wave: “The world’s waves cannot be mine. But in my eyes, entering the wave is To score, the most important thing is 3 points. Of course, scoring goals at critical moments is very important, but I hope the team can score goals earlier.” He also pointed out that the team can advance to the championship at this stage, and has no particular hope of competing in Hong Kong Football. Mr.: “But whoever is elected is good. I hope it will be a Chinese player this time. Because in the past few years, many Chinese have played well but have not been rewarded. I hope everyone knows that Chinese can do it.”

Bakor took the initiative to say hello to Hsieh after the game.

After the game, Hsieh Ka-wing, who was defeated in the first half, specifically reported to his mother who was watching the game that he was safe. When recounting the incident, he also revealed that he fainted for half a second to a second: “After the collision, my head hit the ground and I fainted for half a second. . However, after the treatment, I felt that the first half was over so quickly, and after entering the wave, I suddenly felt that the end was so fast, as if time flew by somehow.” He revealed that he did not have nausea or amnesia, but would go to the hospital at the suggestion of the staff. Check and treat wounds. “After the injury, I was in pain and felt a little like a wandering spirit, but I tried my best to concentrate because I still knew that I was playing. In the end, of course I am happy that the team won, but if I was injured and couldn’t win, I would really go home and cry.”

Tai Po head coach Lee Chi-kin also hopes that Chan Siu-kwan and Tse Ka-wing can become one of the favorites for Hong Kong Footballer of the Year. “I hope that as Chinese players, they can win.” Speaking of being “rescued” by Chan Siu-Kun again, Lee Chi-kin praised the opponent for always being good at it. Victory at the end: “Chen Zhaojun has always entered the wave at these times, so I will never replace him in the past. If a wave requires one goal to kill, this person specializes in doing this. He will constantly find ways to help Himself and quick reaction are his strengths.” Although Chen Zhaojun believes that the team can rush to the championship at this stage, Li Zhijian once again emphasized that there is still a gap with the top two teams: “Although the points are close, they are not the same. It’s an easy thing. You look at our (bench) depth? We’re missing Lucas again.”

Dongfang coach Ludu believed that the team deserved at least 1 point. “Football was unfair to us. We took the initiative throughout the game but only lost control in the 90th minute. But sometimes football is like that.”