On December 16, 2018, the friendly match between Sunshine Guojian football team and Quintiles football team went on smoothly under the warm invitation of two teams. After 90 minutes of fierce competition, Sunshine Guojian football team defeated their opponents 4-2.
The football match was played in 7V7 competition rules, with 45 minutes both in the first and second half and 15 minutes in halftime. Rotations were not limited, and the winner was the one who scored more goals, while penalty shootout was for a tie in regular time. During the game, each player showed courage and team spirits, while understanding tacit well, thus realizing the “Friendship First, Competition Second” sportsmanship.
First of all, Dr. Zhu zhenping, Drug R&D President and Chief Scientific Officer of 3SBio Group and Manager Guo of Quintiles made opening speeches and took a group photo. The competition started at 13:30.
In the first half of the game, the two sides fought each other and were evenly matched, until the deadlock was broken in 35 minutes. We scored the first goal from a close range, leading the first half. Quintiles was unwilling to fall behind. At the beginning of the second half, amid a scrimmage in penalty area, they scored the equalizer. Both sides went back to the same starting line. Until 75 minutes of the game that we took advantage of the other side’s defensive mistakes and scored two long shots within five minutes to extend the lead to 3-1.
In the next moment, Quintiles was stepping up continuously, striving to level the score, but as we improve our understanding of the game, the players were getting better, with delicate coordination and shooting. We ultimately kept the advantage, and won 4-2. The year 2018 has come to a successful conclusion.
The activity received positive feedback and assistance from the company, union leaders and club members. The spirit of Sunshine Guojian staff is fully displayed through the football match, creating a good atmosphere of sports competition. The competition will also further promote the development of sports activities among employees and further strengthen the communications between them.