The dual-line victory revitalizes the team, as the investment side of Rongcheng will engage in in-depth discussions with Xu Zhengyuan.

Reporter Lu Mi reports. After losing to Tianjin Jinmen Tiger away, Chengdu Rongcheng fell to fourth in the standings. Additionally, the problems between Xu Zhengyuan and the club during that period cast a shadow over the first team. Fortunately, the team swiftly adjusted, winning against Qingdao Hainiu in the FA Cup and then returning home to beat Guoan 2-0. Following this match, Chengdu Rongcheng is now only one point behind second place, maintaining its position in the title race and regaining confidence through this strong victory.

After this match, Xu Zhengyuan will also have in-depth discussions with the investors to discuss future matters.

The past period has been somewhat chaotic for Chengdu Rongcheng, but fortunately, everything related to match preparation has been conducted professionally and in an orderly manner. Since the FA Cup, the team has been preparing for the weekend match against Guoan. The cup match did not consume too much energy, as they won against Qingdao Hainiu, though Delgado's irrational foul drew criticism and resulted in a suspension for himself.

Against Beijing Guoan, Xu Zhengyuan returned to his previous tactical arrangements. However, Wei Shihao was suspended for one league match and missed this game, while Delgado, who was suspended in the FA Cup, was unaffected and started in place of Wei Shihao. He teamed up with Guelfi on the left flank, primarily targeting the side where Wang Gang was located. In the early stages, Chengdu Rongcheng quickly found their rhythm, creating a corner kick opportunity within the first minute, aiming to seize the initiative in this challenging match by applying high pressure on Guoan's defense and limiting their ball distribution. It was evident that the players of Rongcheng were determined to secure victory at home.

Due to the congested schedule and hot weather, both sides did not frequently exchange attacks and defenses, instead showcasing their tactical designs. Rongcheng appeared to be calm but was also seeking sudden changes in rhythm, with Delgado becoming that "variable." He was very active in this match, frequently swapping positions with Felipe. Compared to his more detached performances in the previous two matches, he showed significant improvement in attitude and performance. This indicates that Xu Zhengyuan has worked on how to utilize Delgado during this period. In the 34th minute, Chengdu Rongcheng executed a set-piece tactic, passing the ball to Delgado twice, who then scored directly.

In this challenging and competitive encounter, whoever breaks the deadlock first gains a psychological advantage. Xu Zhengyuan understands this well. "Before this match, I anticipated that it would be very intense. Both teams have played in the FA Cup, and we might indeed face certain physical disadvantages. But I believe the most important thing is to think about how to leverage our strengths and how to suppress Beijing Guoan's advantages during the entire preparation process, and then communicate with all our players to execute our tactics."

Throughout the match, Guoan had a higher possession rate and more passes than Chengdu Rongcheng, but in terms of total shots, Chengdu had 19 shots compared to Guoan's 8, with only 2 on target. As the opponent attempted to close the scoring gap, Chengdu Rongcheng became more aggressive, with both Felipe's header and Romulo's long-range shot posing significant threats in the second half. Tactically, they shifted from proactive offense to counter-attacking defense.

In the 65th minute, a seemingly ordinary counter-attack opportunity,Delgadopulled attention from Wang Gang on the right side, allowing center-back Timo Leicht to advance to the front after receiving a pass fromDelgadoand then cutting inside to shoot in one fluid motion, solidifying the score at 2-0.

Whether it's advancing in the FA Cup or defeating a strong opponent like Guoan, the significance for Chengdu Rongcheng is positive. Especially during this relatively difficult period, the team's points have not been significantly reduced, remaining in the top group, still having the opportunity to surpass in rankings. Before this match, Xu Zhengyuan told the players in the locker room, "As long as we unite, we can deliver an exciting match." The series of recent disruptions saw the team quickly adjust and regain form, and the investors expressed plans to have an in-depth discussion with Xu Zhengyuan after the match, which are all positive signals since the season is not over, and communication is the best way to resolve issues.

In this summer transfer window, the club did not bring in a foreign player to replace the injured Carlon, which will inevitably make the second half of the season challenging. Looking back, when the team first entered the Super League, the personnel resources were not as abundant, and they often faced adversity with fewer players, yet the team consistently achieved the desired results. Now, during this critical period, the team needs to reignite that spirit and rely on more personnel adjustments to compensate for the shortage of foreign players.