Asian Cup frenzy: Thailand surprises the big win, Saudi Arabia makes a thrilling reversal!
The night of the Asian Cup was a football carnival. The Group F match was particularly exciting, with both Thailand and Saudi Arabia playing in the eye-catching.
Thailand vs Kyrgyzstan. The Thai team showed their determination from the start, with smooth technique and tacit cooperation. Although a goal was ruled offside at the beginning, it did not affect their fighting spirit in the slightest. In the 26th minute, the Thai team took the lead with a long-range shot and a follow-up shot, which was really beautiful! In the second half, the Thai team continued to maintain a high level and scored again in the 49th minute. Throughout the game, the Thai team showed solid defense and sharp attack, and finally defeated the strong Kyrgyzstan 2-0 and temporarily topped the group.
Saudi Arabia vs Oman match. Oman took the lead after 14 minutes, putting a lot of pressure on Saudi Arabia. Although Saudi Arabia had a lot of possession, they never found a good opportunity to score. In the second half, Saudi Arabia stepped up their attack, but Oman's defense did a very good job. It wasn't until the 79th minute that Saudi Arabia finally broke the deadlock by Gharib. In stoppage time, Al-Blaich's header helped Saudi Arabia complete the stunner and beat Oman 2-1.
Both of these matches were spectacular, with Thailand's victory being a big surprise and Saudi Arabia's comeback being a blast. Every game in the Asian Cup is full of suspense and gunpowder, which is the charm of football!
Thailand beat Kyrgyzstan 2-0 and won the Asian Cup for the first time
In the group stage of the 2024 Asian Cup, Thailand staged a surprising victory by defeating Kyrgyzstan 2-0. This game is not only a feat for the Thai team, but also has a significant impact on the qualification situation of the national football team.
Thailand is ranked 113th in the world and 21st in Asia, while Kyrgyzstan is ranked 98th in the world and 16th in Asia. Despite not seeming to be dominant on paper, the Thai team showed tenacity and excellent technique in the game.
In the 15th minute of the game, Thailand's Subachai scored a goal that was ruled offside by VAR, but this did not dampen the morale of the Thai team. They continued to attack and ended up with a 1-0 lead in the first half. In the second half, the Thai team continued to maintain the offensive and quickly extended the score to 2-0.
The victory put them in a strong position in the group stage. For the national team, the result of this game means that they are under more pressure. The national football team must beat Lebanon in the next game to ensure the possibility of qualifying for the top two in the group. Thailand's victory shattered expectations and made the national team's path to qualification even more difficult.
The Thai team's victory also sparked discussions about the FIFA rankings. Thailand are ranked below Kyrgyzstan, but they have far exceeded expectations. This also shows that the rankings do not always accurately reflect the actual strength of the team. The Thai team proved themselves with real actions and showed that they are not to be underestimated.
In the next games, the challenges facing the national football team will be even more daunting. They have to face external pressures and expectations. Thailand's stellar performance also provided inspiration for other lower-ranked teams, showing that on the football field, anything is possible.
The Thai team's victory is their own achievement, and it also gave the Asian Cup a surprise and brought a new challenge to the national football team. The next game will be full of suspense, and we will wait and see if the national football team can come out on top in this highly competitive Asian Cup.
The AFC responds to the current situation of Chinese football: looking forward to reform and supporting the bid for the future Asian Cup
Recently, AFC Secretary-General Windsor John responded to a series of questions about Chinese football in an interview, especially about shady and match-fixing incidents within Chinese football. Windsor-John admits that the AFC has taken note of the turmoil in Chinese football and is concerned about it. He also mentioned that the leadership change and rectification of the Chinese Football Association has been noticed by the AFC and supported by President Salman.
When talking about the right to host the Asian Cup, Windsor-John mentioned that China had given up on hosting the Asian Cup, but the AFC still expects China to participate in the future Asian Cup bid. He also mentioned that China already has a lot of excellent stadium facilities, which is very beneficial for hosting big football events.
Regarding the frequent hosting of major football events in the Middle East in recent years, Windsor-John explained that this is mainly due to special reasons. He stressed that the Middle East is not the only best place to host the event, and that the AFC will consider a number of factors when choosing the host country.
Chinese football has gone through a difficult period, but the positive attitude of the AFC shows that they still have hope for the future of Chinese football. Chinese football needs to pay more attention to internal development and the improvement of the youth training system while pursuing face. Only by truly improving one's own strength can one achieve better results in the international arena and ultimately win the recognition and support of fans.
Although Chinese football is currently facing challenges, the AFC has given positive feedback and support. For Chinese football, this is an opportunity to rectify and improve itself. In the future, we look forward to seeing a stronger and more stable Chinese football team that performs better in the international arena.
"Saudi Arabia's thrilling reversal: 96 minutes of stunner, 2-1 victory over Oman!
In the group stage of the Asian Cup on January 17, Saudi Arabia defeated Oman 2-1 in a tight match. In the 14th minute of the game, Oman won a penalty through a quick counterattack, and Yahya hit it to help the team take the lead. However, the Saudis were not discouraged by this, and they showed excellent teamwork and relentless attacking in the game.
The Saudis had a few chances in the first half that could not be converted into goals. In the second half, they stepped up their attack, but the Oman goalkeeper showed great courage and defused the threat on several occasions. It wasn't until the 79th minute that Saudi Arabia's Gharib broke through the encirclement and scored with a push to equalize the score.
In the 96th minute of stoppage time, the Saudi team completed a thrilling strike with a header from a precise corner cross. After VAR confirmed, the goal was valid and Saudi Arabia came back from behind to win 2-1.
The Chinese national football team is about to face Lebanon at 19:30 in the evening. This game is crucial for the national football team and will determine whether they can qualify. The national team made adjustments after the first game, expecting them to show a different style against Lebanon and try to get their first win.
This game will be a real test, and the national team will need to give it their all and show the cohesion and fighting spirit of the team. Fans are looking forward to the national football team and hope that they can achieve good results in the Asian Cup. Come on, national football!#National football to compete in the Asian Cup##头条首发挑战赛#
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