On July 6, in the 18th round of the Chinese Super League, Shanghai Shenhua defeated Shandong Taishan 6-0 at home.
Today, Shandong Taishan officially issued an apology letter.
Statement as follows:
Dear fans,
Recently, the team’s poor performance has left all supporters of Shandong Taishan deeply disappointed and concerned. The club sincerely accepts criticism from all sectors and apologizes sincerely to our fans.
At the beginning of the season, the Taishan team brought great hope and pride to our fans, but its recent performances have been disappointing. The club and the team have been working hard to address various difficulties and issues. We will take this painful defeat as a lesson, learn from it, deeply reflect, and thoroughly review, in order to identify the root causes and find solutions. We will rally our spirits and give our best in every match.
Fans are the team’s strongest support, the greatest motivation for us to overcome adversity and move forward with sunshine. The understanding and support of our fans provide the team with unwavering confidence and the courage to forge ahead. Together, we span the seas, sharing the same “orange” spirit. We sincerely hope that our fans will continue to support the Taishan team, stand by us through storms and challenges, and fight alongside us! Once again, we sincerely apologize to all the fans who care about Shandong Taishan!