The men's Asian Games men's group stage is still in full swing, and this time the Chinese Asian Games team takes on Myanmar U23, and the conclusion was clear before the opening whistle sounded - the difference in talent and strength between the two teams is obvious. The Chinese team has not lost against Myanmar in more than a decade, and this time is no exception, but it is worth noting that this kind of game also allowed us to witness the rise of a national Olympic "new core", but he scored three goals in the first half, and this performance was amazing. So who is this rising "new nucleus"? And how did you perform well? Let's take a closer look.
This "new core" is Tao Qianglong, and the game kicked off, and he showed unwavering confidence. In just the 4th minute, he completed a daring cross-leg dribbling that wow the crowd. Just two minutes later, Tao showed excellent ball control and dexterous touch in key transitions in midfield. It was this undeniable skill and calm performance that quickly made him a key figure in the game.
The first two goals were planned by Tao Qianglong. His precise assist paved the way for Tan's header to show Tan's prowess in the box. Although Tan Long is already a veteran, he proved that age is not a barrier to his excellent heading ability, and his heading ability can arguably surpass Axon.
Although Tao Qianglong did not directly assist the third goal, he played an integral role in the attack. Young defender Wang Zhen'ao seized the opportunity to score a feat that brought great joy to defenders in any international competition.
What really made this game different was the staggering three goals in just seven minutes, from the 15th to the 22nd minute. Beyond the goal, the recovery of confidence has been evidently lacking for too long. While the Chinese team may lack some star athletes and technical prowess, confidence can bridge the gap. As long as the players maintain confidence in themselves and continue to embody the unremitting spirit of "never give up", they can calmly face any opponent.
The recent match against India highlighted the importance of fitness in determining the outcome of a match. Is India losing because of lack of technology? Of course not, few teams in the world have more advanced technology than the Chinese team. On the contrary, the Indian team is not performing well in terms of physical fitness, which is where the Chinese team excels. It is important to recognize our strengths and weaknesses, and more importantly, we must develop a course for improvement.
In the long run, the victory was just a step forward, but it marked a profound shift in the Chinese football narrative. We are witnessing the rise of a "new nuclear" superstar, Tao Qianglong, whose unlimited potential has the power to redefine the landscape of Chinese football. The Asian Games became the stage for this extraordinary transformation, and the most important thing was not the victory itself, but the recognition of our shortcomings and the determination to correct them. The future of Chinese football is brighter, and Tao Qianglong is leading.
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