The situation of the national football team: Singapore will score at least 4 points in two games!
On November 22, Beijing time, in the second round of the round of 36 of the World Preliminaries, the Chinese men's football team lost 0-3 at home to South Korea, suffering its first defeat, 3 points in 2 rounds, if you want to qualify smoothly, you must score at least 4 points against Singapore home and away, and it is best to get 6 points!
Points
In the first round, the national football team reversed Thailand 2-1 away and got off to a good start, while South Korea defeated Singapore 5-0 at home.
In the second round, the national football team lost 0-3 at home to South Korea, while Thailand defeated Singapore 3-1 away.
As a result, after the first 2 rounds, South Korea won all the games and accumulated 6 points and ranked first. Thailand has 3 points for 1 win and 1 loss, and the national football team is also 1 win and 1 loss for 3 points, but the goal difference is -2, so because of the disadvantage of goal difference, Singapore is at the bottom with 0 points.
Qualifying situation
The national football team lost to South Korea, which is expected, after all, there is a relatively obvious gap in the strength of the two teams, of course, it is better if they can hold on to 1 point, but the reality is so cruel, and at this time, it can highlight the importance of beating Thailand in the first round.
This year's round of 36 has come to an end, and the next third and fourth rounds will be played in March next year, with the national football team playing Singapore and Thailand playing South Korea.
If nothing else, Thailand will be beaten by South Korea, with three points after four rounds. Then the national football team must seize the opportunity and strive to beat Singapore twice, get 6 points, and accumulate 9 points after 4 rounds! At least 1 win and 1 draw, get 4 points, and accumulate 7 points after 4 rounds.
In this way, in the fifth round on June 6 next year, the national football team will host Thailand (4 or 6 points ahead), and as long as they draw their opponents, they will be able to advance to the round of 18 one round earlier!
Remaining fixtures
Round 3: March 21, 2024, Singapore vs national team, South Korea vs Thailand
Round 4: March 26, 2024, national football team vs Singapore, Thailand vs South Korea
Round 5: June 6, 2024, national football team vs Thailand, Singapore vs South Korea
Round 6: June 11, 2024, South Korea vs national team, Thailand vs Singapore