September 8: Tianjin Jinmen Tiger Defeat Zhejiang 2-1, New Updates on Hadas, Salvador and Ji Shengpan

On September 6, in the 26th round of the Chinese Super League, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger hosted Zhejiang. Before the match, most people did not expect Tianjin Jinmen Tiger to win, but the home side secured all three points against the stronger opponent through relentless effort throughout the game. These three points were extremely important for their relegation situation.

Before the match, the situations of the two teams were very different. Tianjin Jinmen Tiger had only 19 points, level with relegation-zone side Wuhan Three Towns, and only five points above bottom-ranked Qingdao Hainiu. Their relegation pressure was high, and they could not afford mistakes in every match. Zhejiang had 28 points and ranked 10th in the league, facing less relegation pressure and holding an advantage in squad depth.

The gap in the teams' overall strength was also clear on paper. Zhejiang's squad value exceeded 14 million euros, while Tianjin Jinmen Tiger's total squad value was less than 8 million euros, nearly half as much. Zhejiang's original goal for this away match was to secure points steadily and strengthen their mid-table position; Tianjin Jinmen Tiger's objective was clear: fight hard for points and move away from the edge of the relegation zone.

The course of the match was completely different from the pre-match expectations. Early in the first half, Hadas scored first to give Tianjin Jinmen Tiger the lead. Zhejiang responded quickly, with Lucas providing a precise pass and Mitric scoring to equalize, sending both teams into halftime level at 1-1. After the teams switched sides in the second half, key players again decided the outcome: Hadas provided a crucial assist, and Ji Shengpan calmly scored the winning goal as Tianjin Jinmen Tiger took the lead again. They then firmly protected their 2-1 advantage until the final whistle.

After the match, the player ratings were released. Tianjin Jinmen Tiger's No. 8 foreign player Hadas received an 8.4 rating, the highest of the match. He contributed one goal and one assist, directly creating both of the team's goals and becoming the biggest contributor to the victory. In addition, players such as Salvador and Ji Shengpan also delivered performances beyond expectations. The whole team made up for the gap in strength through their tireless running and determination.

This victory was especially important for Tianjin Jinmen Tiger's relegation fight. They won a difficult match through resilience despite being underestimated. In the upcoming league rounds, they must maintain this form to secure their position in the intense relegation battle and remain in the Chinese Super League.