The Chinese Super League (CSL) is back in action, and the third round of fixtures has seen two of China's top teams, Wuhan and Chengdu, go head to head. The match was played at the Huaxia Stadium in Wuhan on Sunday evening.
For Wuhan, it was a tough start to their campaign as they were defeated by Chengdu. Despite being one of the most successful clubs in the CSL, Wuhan have struggled this season with just one win from their first six games. Their defense has been a major issue for them, conceding five goals in their opening six matches.
On the other hand, Chengdu had a much more comfortable start to their campaign, winning all three of their previous fixtures. However, they were unable to maintain their form against Wuhan, who were able to hold them to a 2-2 draw.
Despite the draw, Wuhan coach Guan Tianyi praised his team for their performance against Chengdu. "We didn't play our best football, but we fought hard and managed to keep a clean sheet," he said. "I'm proud of my players for their efforts."
As for Chengdu, coach Li Jinhua was disappointed with the result, saying that his team didn't play well enough. "We were not good enough today, especially defensively," he said. "We need to improve our defensive organization if we want to compete at the top level."
Overall, the CSL third round fixture between Wuhan and Chengdu was a closely contested affair, with both sides putting up a strong fight. While Wuhan may be struggling early in the season, they will be looking to bounce back and make a strong push towards the top of the table. Meanwhile, Chengdu will need to put in a better showing if they want to maintain their position at the top of the league.