At 19:35 on July 13, the 19th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Meizhou Hakka hosts Nantong Zhuyun. These two teams will clash in a highly anticipated relegation battle, and the outcome of this match will have significant implications for the relegation situation.
In the CSL standings, Meizhou Hakka sits 15th with 2 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses, accumulating 13 points; while Nantong Zhuyun is 14th with 3 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, amassing 14 points.
Meizhou Hakka’s form has not been ideal, as the team has suffered four consecutive defeats in the CSL and has gone winless for five straight rounds. In the last five rounds, Meizhou Hakka managed to score only one goal, demonstrating a severely weakened attack. In the Meizhou Hakka squad, top scorer Kristijan Đorđević has scored three goals, while Conrad, Ye Chugui, and Rooney (ineligible for this match) who have each contributed two goals and one assist, have also become crucial attackers for the team.
Regarding this critical relegation battle, Meizhou Hakka’s head coach, Ljubiša Tumbaković, said before the game, “The importance of this match is self-evident for us. We had ample time to prepare for this match, and during this period, the team also engaged in team-building activities. Our entire squad is fully prepared for this game.”
In the previous round, Nantong Zhuyun lost 0-1 at home to Chengdu Rongcheng. Currently, the team leads the relegation zone by only one point, facing immense pressure to avoid relegation. In the Nantong Zhuyun squad, Godoy has stood out with four goals and one assist, while Karoon has delivered three goals and two assists, becoming an important attacker for the team. Additionally, there are five players in the squad who have each scored two goals, indicating the team’s solid overall attacking ability.
Nantong Zhuyun’s head coach, David, stated, “We will treat this match as a final, fully committing and investing ourselves, paying attention to every detail on the pitch. We won’t be deceived by our opponents’ points or their position in the league table. The team’s goal in this match is to fight hard to take away points.”
In past encounters, Meizhou Hakka has held a clear advantage with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses against Nantong Zhuyun; when playing at home, Meizhou Hakka has dominated with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss against Nantong Zhuyun in their previous meetings.
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