Xinhua News Agency, Jinan, April 8 (reporter Xiao Haichuan, Wu Shuguang) the Asian crown group competition entered the third round. Shandong Luneng Taishan, Group E, will host Malaysia Johor DT on the 9th. At the pre-match press conference held on the 8th, both the host and the guest showed cautious low-key, hoping to bring a wonderful game to the fans.
This game will be the first match between the two teams in the Asian championship. In the first two rounds of battle, Luneng Taishan successively drew South Korea’s Qingnan and Japan’s Kashima Antlers, temporarily ranking second in the group with a weak number of goals. Although Johor DT, the new army of the Asian crown, only achieved one level and one negative, and the team was at the bottom, the technical and tactical level and spiritual outlook shown in the competition should not be underestimated.
Luneng coach Li Xiaopeng said that the team used two Super League games to adjust the lineup, and the players were fully rotated in order to concentrate on coping with the Asian championship. “Before the game, we didn’t do targeted training. This game will stick to me and kick out our own style.” Li Xiaopeng said that the team will do their best to bring a fast-paced and wonderful game.
There are many foreign aid and naturalized players in the visiting team. In the face of such opponents, Li Xiaopeng believes that in the Asian championship, every game is a close match. “The other party is not in a weak position and has an advantage in ground transmission and control. But we have the upper hand in physical confrontation and aggressiveness, depending on which team plays better.” Li Xiaopeng revealed that Wang Tong will enter the big list in this competition.
“This is our first time to participate in the Asian Championship. Luneng is one of the best teams in Asia. In the 9th game, we will maintain the competitive state of the first two games and play our own style.” George Alvarez, assistant coach of Johor DT, said the team would try its best to win the match.