Chinese Super League Round 2 Awards: Ramos Best Coach, Schurrle Best Foreign Player, Xie Weneng Best Domestic Player

Reporters Lu Mi and Chen Yong reported After two rounds of the Chinese Super League, Shandong Taishan, Henan Club Caitaofang, and Chengdu Rongcheng have all secured full wins. The first two cleared their penalty points in just two rounds, while Chengdu Rongcheng now leads the CSL standings. Here are the awards for this round:

Wuhan Three Towns coach Mora and Shanghai Port's Muscat both led their teams to their first wins of the season, naturally entering consideration for Best Coach. However, Ramos, who has secured two consecutive wins this season, clearly stands out. With targeted tactical setups and steady, efficient in-game management, he guided Henan to two straight victories, clearing their penalty points in the shortest time.

This round, Henan hosted Yunnan Yukun at home. Ramos continued his pragmatic and targeted coaching style. He accurately anticipated the opponent's high-pressing and possession-based tactics. Defensively, he used flexible positional shifts and defensive formations to solidify the backline. Offensively, he focused on quick counterattacks, exploiting spaces behind the opponent's defense, maximizing the synergy between foreign and domestic forwards. A 2-1 victory secured two opening wins, achieving the goal of clearing penalty points, helping the team shed burdens and return to form.

As last season's CSL Best Coach, Ramos again demonstrated high tactical understanding and in-game control this round. He preserved Henan's traditional resilient, defensively sturdy style while further boosting offensive efficiency, quickly integrating new players and activating the team's fighting spirit, embodying the essence of the "Central Plains Iron Army."

Cresan contributed one assist and one goal in the Beijing-Shandong clash, proving he remains Taishan's reliable core in high-stakes matches. Chongqing Tongliang Long's foreign striker Kempanu scored directly from a free kick, netting the club's first CSL goal, a standout performance. However, Three Towns' foreign player Schurrle surpassed both to become Round 2's Best Foreign Player. Brazilian Schurrle, returning from injury, quickly spearheaded the attack, leveraging exceptional individual skill and core linking play to secure the team's first season win.

This round, Wuhan Three Towns hosted Dalian Yingbo under pressure from a first-round loss and penalty points. Schurrle, returning from injury, started in midfield, revitalizing the offensive system. Three Towns transformed from their first-round sluggish, disjointed attack. He combines delicate control, sharp dribbling, and broad passing vision, able to drop back for midfield interception and organize play, or push forward to attack defenses, becoming the pivotal link in transition. In the 31st minute, Schurrle received a long pass from the back, surged forward, and scored with a low-angle strike, extending the lead and igniting home crowd momentum.

Beyond the brilliant goal, Schurrle delivered multiple key passes, precisely creating space and chances for teammates, also providing efficient assists. He helped the team secure a big win and their first season victory, greatly easing point pressure and boosting team morale. Post-match, Schurrle received the highest rating, demonstrating core foreign player value with performance, rightly earning Best Foreign Player this round.

Selecting Best Goal was challenging. Taishan's Cresan, in the Beijing-Shandong battle, broke the deadlock with a powerful header from Li Yuanyi's assist, securing a crucial win. In another match, Shenzhen Xinpengcheng's Brazilian Wesley scored the winner in the 84th minute from a half-field long pass, also impressive. Yet, in the latest-round Chengdu Rongcheng vs Qingdao Hainiu match, Romulo again scored directly from a corner, making it this round's CSL Best Goal.

By the 79th minute, the match remained deadlocked. Chengdu Rongcheng struggled to break through, score still 0-0, with Qingdao Hainiu keeper Mou Pengfei's saves frustrating their attacks. Then, Rongcheng got a right-side corner. Romulo calmly observed the keeper's position and defensive setup. Instead of a routine corner, he delivered a sharply curved, fast-spinning inswinger. The ball curved directly toward the near post, bypassing all defenders into the net. This goal secured Rongcheng's second consecutive win.

This wasn't Romulo's first direct corner goal; he has scored similarly in past seasons. His precise curve control and恰到好处的 power application showcase both极致 footwork and clutch mentality. This goal came at a critical, tightly contested moment, breaking the balance and crushing opponent morale.

This round, the Beijing-Shandong clash undoubtedly drew highest attention. The match intensity was extremely high, essentially a全程 physical battle, but rain and slippery pitch明显 reduced fluency, keeping both teams' shots in single digits. Nonetheless, the process was thrilling: Beijing Guoan equalized in the 86th minute, Shandong Taishan regained lead in the 88th.

From rhythm shifts and excitement, this round's most watchable match was actually Henan Club vs Yunnan Yukun. Under new coach Qiao Di, Yunnan Yukun焕然一新, emphasizing ground play and attacking football, even away. Responding to Yunnan's主动进攻, Henan countered with quick反击, creating dizzying fast transitions. Under last season's Best Coach Ramos, Henan's counter efficiency was very high; despite多次 missing one-on-one chances, they still won 2-1.

Both teams totaled 37 shots, with away side Yunnan Yukun having 21. Shots on target were 6-6. Total fouls were only 21, ensuring match fluency.

This round, Wuhan Three Towns' 4-1 victory over Dalian Yingbo Haifa was among the most exciting matches. Three Towns differed completely from their first-round performance, the change stemming from this round's Best Player Schurrle.

After two rounds, domestic players Zhang Yuning and Xie Weneng both scored consecutively. Considering player positions and contributions to teams, this round's Best Domestic Player belongs to Xie Weneng.

This season, Shandong Taishan has secured two straight wins, becoming the first among nine penalized CSL clubs to clear penalty points. In Round 1's 3-0 win over Liaoning Tieren, Xie Weneng scored Taishan's first goal, a刁钻 shot after a 60-meter right-side sprint. This round's intense Beijing-Shandong battle was ultimately decided by Xie Weneng's爆射, achieving consecutive scoring.

Xie Weneng's position isn't forward, nor winger, nor even wide midfielder. As a wing-back, he has significant defensive duties: Round 1协防 CSL's highest-valued Jefinho, this round协防 Nkollo. Despite this, he scored consecutively simply because: first, relentless running—no running, no goals; second,进攻天赋—first goal a precise far-corner push, Beijing-Shandong goal a爆射. Even as wing-back, his offensive talent isn't wasted.

This round, Wang Yudong also scored a关键扳平球. Born late 2006, he's under 20. Additionally, Wu Lei scored twice, the former top scorer强势归来, but both goals were锦上添花.

Considering Wang Yudong's national team主力地位, whenever CSL young players perform exceptionally well, we prefer giving新人更多机会. Unfortunately, other U21 players this round showed亮点 but not outstanding performances.

Shanghai Port's Yang Xi continued excellent performance, including assisting Port's second goal, but still slightly short of单轮最佳. Kuai Jiwen provided a crucial assist this match, but overall, he also明显差距 from最佳.

Wang Yudong, though a national team主力, actually born December 2006, just 19, not yet 20. Moreover, his goal was a关键绝平球. Thus, we最终选择 awarding U21 Best Player to Wang Yudong.

Future selections, if Wang Yudong and another U21 player both excel, we will award the other player而非 Wang Yudong, because in our view, Wang Yudong, as a national team主力,理论上 should compete for本土最佳球员.