Setien: I regret not meeting Zhang Xizhe earlier

Guoan defeated Changchun 2-1. Guoan coach Setien said after the game that the whole team controlled the situation well and even though he was scored by his opponent before the end of the game, he still won the game.

Setien believes that the team could have done better before the end of the game, because the first half was very exciting, creating many opportunities, and defending the opponent's attack, keeping the opponent away from the goal of the team. The players do a good job of controlling the players and organizing counterattacks in the opponent's half, but they can do better in seizing the opportunity later. The opponent scored a goal when Wu Shaocong was injured, but the whole team still controlled the situation and won the game.

Talking about not repeating the mistake of "meeting weak but not strong" this time, Setien replied: "If you want to stay in the first group, every game is equally important, and the players know our goals firmly and clearly. We are on the right path and may encounter difficulties and losses in the future, but we will never allow losses due to relaxation."

Regarding Zhang Xizhe who scored a goal in this game, Setien smiled and said: "Although I have been with the team for a long time and dare not say that I fully understand Zhang Xizhe, from the fact that I saw his attitude on the training ground and in the game, I knew that he was a role model for this team. It is my pride to have such an excellent player. I actually told him after the game that I regret not meeting earlier. If that were the case, it might be better for both sides."