"We don't want to be short-lived, we're not mediocre, we want to move forward." Wang Wanyu, a player of the women's rugby united team, said, gently wiping away the rain from the forehead, and her eyes were determined and calm.
On September 17, Beijing player Yue Sichen (former middle) broke through in the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jia Haocheng
On the 17th, the 14th National Games 7-a-side rugby women's semifinal was held in Xi'an. At five o'clock in the afternoon, in the hazy rain and fog, the girls of the united team and the Beijing team trotted in, and the confident footsteps made small splashes on the grassland.
The opening two teams entered a fierce scramble, and after a stalemate of 5 minutes, the United team quickly passed the ball to create opportunities. Gu Yaoyao received the ball and accelerated to complete the touchdown.
Subsequently, the joint team cooperated with tacit understanding, many passes forward, Chen Keyi's ability to fight alone was outstanding, and he repeatedly staged a one-man breakthrough in multi-person defense, Xu Xiaoyan and Wang Wanyu used the speed advantage to complete the touchdown one after another, widening the score gap. In the drizzle, they shouted and answered, and finally the united team won 26:0 against Beijing.
United team player Wu Juan (left) and Beijing player Ji Wenyu compete in a match on September 17. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jia Haocheng
In July, the Chinese women's rugby team competed for the first time in the Olympic Games and finished seventh at the Tokyo Olympics. After returning from the honor, they did not slacken off, and they continued to train during the quarantine.
"After the Olympics, whether it is the coaching staff or the players, the biggest adjustment is to forget the past achievements, everything starts from scratch." Lu Zhuan, head coach of the united team, said that after returning to China, everyone has undergone changes from the inside out, "they are more confident and more desperate." ”
"There are fewer rugby games in the country, so every game is a valuable real combat opportunity." Yang Feifei, a player of the united team, said, "We are wearing the national team uniform now, and we must do everything to fight at any time. ”
The united teams take a group photo after the game. Photo by Zhao Xuetong, Xinhua News Agency
Hard work is the background of every football player. Regardless of whether you win or lose, seize every second on the field and the spirit of fighting with all your might will not change.
In another women's semifinal held on the same day, Jiangsu defeated Shandong 12:7 to enter the gold medal battle. "We've given it our all, everyone is fighting hard and never wanted to give up at any point." After the game, Shandong player Sun Yue constantly wiped away the tears that poured out of his eyes, and his tone was firm.
On September 17, Jiangsu players celebrated after the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xue Yuge
Looking at the players of each team who performed well in each game, Wang Wanyu said excitedly: "The female rugby players in China are really getting better and better. Hopefully, more people will be able to enter our national team's big family, so that our team can continue to move forward, go a little faster, stand taller. ”
Source: Xinhua News Agency