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CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- On August 15th, in the 22nd round of 2019 Chinese Super League, Guangzhou Evergrande FC faced Chongqing SWM at its home field. In the first half, a free kick made by Anderson Talisca of Guangzhou Evergrande FC got the first point directly after his comeback. Feng Jin quickly equalized the points with a shot. In the second half, both teams didn’t get a point. In the end, Chongqing SWM drew 1-1 away to Guangzhou Evergrande FC, which indicated that Chongqing SWM has broken the 13-straight-win record of Guangzhou Evergrande FC when it got the precious one point.

30 points got in intermission

Johan Jordi Cruijff was proud of his team members

For Chongqing SWM, whose goal is to avoid relegation, it is very satisfying to win a point away from Guangzhou Evergrande FC and break its record of 13 straight wins. Cruijff was clearly delighted with the team members’ efforts. “Pride” was the word Cruijff used the most after the match. The team, who have not spent much money in the Chinese Super League, is comfortably in the middle of the table with 30 points after 23 rounds of games, just one step away from reserving relegation.

After this match, Chinese Football Association Super League will usher an intermission for a month. The next match of Chongqing SWM is on September 15th to compete against Beijing Renhe at visiting court. For this intermission, Cruijff hopes that all team members can get more energy and confidence. (Translated by Mao Qiao, Fathom Language Limited)