Qingdao West Coast drew 2-2 against Shanghai Shenhua in the 15th round of the CSL, achieving an impressive unbeaten streak of 11 matches. This draw not only allowed Qingdao West Coast to accumulate 18 points, securing the 6th position in the standings, but also left fans satisfied with the team's performance. However, the high number of draws has led to the club being dubbed the 'Draw Master,' sparking discussions among fans. Qingdao West Coast's record in the first 15 rounds stands at 3 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses, with the number of draws ranking first in the CSL. Although the number of draws is high, these 9 draws have contributed 9 points to the team, equivalent to 3 wins. At the start of this season, Qingdao West Coast faced several challenges, including the departure of head coach Shao Jiayi to the national team and the appointment of Zheng Zhi, who lacked independent coaching experience. The loss of key players also hindered Qingdao West Coast's start, resulting in only 1 win, 5 draws, and 3 losses in the first 9 rounds. In the 9th round match against Shandong Taishan, Zheng Zhi was sent off with a red card for dissent against the referee, leading to a 6-match suspension imposed by the association, forcing assistant coach Huang Bowen to take over coaching duties. So far, Huang Bowen has achieved 2 wins and 4 draws in the 6 matches he has coached, significantly outperforming Zheng Zhi, leading to discussions among fans regarding the coaching abilities of both coaches. While Zheng Zhi remains the head coach, Huang Bowen is perceived to have stronger on-field management and adjustment skills. The resolution to this issue may require waiting for Zheng Zhi's return from suspension to see how the team performs. If the two can work well together and Qingdao West Coast continues to perform well, the current coaching staff configuration will likely remain. If the team's performance declines after Zheng Zhi's return, then considering promoting Huang Bowen to a permanent role may be warranted.
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Qingdao West Coast Unbeaten in 11 Matches, Draw Master Title Sparks Debate
Qingdao West Coast has performed well in the CSL, remaining unbeaten in 11 matches, but the high number of draws sparks debate, with coaching rivalry between Zheng Zhi and Huang Bowen in focus.
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