On May 10, Shandong Taishan secured a 2-1 away victory over Shenzhen Xinpengcheng in the 11th round of the Chinese Super League, thanks to a brace from foreign striker Cresan. A report from New Yellow River client commented that Cresan’s return to form is inseparable from the precise guidance of assistant coach Han Peng, who has fully unleashed the forward’s mobility and flexibility, with goals repaying the coaching staff’s trust.
The report noted that scoring five goals in the last two matches marks the highest efficiency and indicates Cresan has reached his peak condition. Han Peng’s meticulous adjustments behind the scenes have been key. While wing-backs Xie Wenneng and Liu Yang increased their defensive duties, the team’s attacking trident was liberated. Among them, Cresan’s tactical freedom was maximized, allowing him to deliver on the pitch.
Han Peng also prevailed in the “young local coaches” showdown against Chen Tao. For Han and his team, after successfully steering the ship back on course, the priority now is to steadily accumulate points while accelerating squad adjustments.
The report further suggested that if Shandong Taishan aims for better results by season’s end, proactively strengthening the squad during the summer transfer window is a necessary step.
