On January 1, 2024, the national football team played against Hong Kong, China in the first match of the new year, and in this high-profile match, the national football team suffered setbacks and finally suffered a consecutive defeat with a score of 1-2. In the game, the national football team not only lost, but also three players received red cards, which disappointed the fans and coaching staff.
At the beginning of the game, the national football team sent a four-back lineup composed of Liu Dianzuo as the goalkeeper, Xu Haofeng, Jiang Guangtai, Wu Shaocong and Li Lei. Wu Xi and Wang Shangyuan partnered in the back midfield, Liu Binbin and Wei Shihao played on the wings, and Wu Lei and Tan Long partnered to form a forward line.
However, the national football team failed to show the strength it should have in this game. The resolute resistance and outstanding performance of the Hong Kong team made it impossible for the national football team to find an effective attacking opportunity. In the 25th minute of the first half, Hong Kong, China broke the deadlock and scored the lead. Although the national football team increased their offensive in the second half, their performance still did not find a breakthrough.
In the 75th minute of the game, the national football team suffered a bigger blow. Because of a fierce scramble, the three players of the national football team received red cards one after another, so that they had to fight with attrition. This undoubtedly makes the plight of the national football team even more severe, and they are at a numerical disadvantage.
Although the national football team managed to pull a goal back before the end of the game, it still failed to change the fate of the game. In the end, the national football team lost to Hong Kong, China with a score of 1-2, which was also the second time that the national football team lost to the opponent in 39 years, and the last time was back on May 19, 1985.
This match made the New Year's journey of the national football team and fans not start well. The coaching staff of the national football team needs to carefully summarize the reasons for the failure, find the shortcomings, and seek ways to improve. I believe that in the next games, the national football team will strive to achieve better results with more fighting spirit and determination, and open up a new situation for the journey in 2024.