The round of 16 of the Asian Cup is out, and the real battle has just begun
At the end of the group stage of the Asian Cup, the 16 teams that qualified for the tournament had their own knockout opponents. It can be said that the Asian Cup starts from this moment, the real battle has just begun, and every next game is crucial, because it is either promoted or eliminated, but it is a pity that all this has nothing to do with the Chinese men's football team.
South Korea did everything they could, but they didn't count the "wonderful performance" of Japanese goalkeeper Suzuki Caiyan, and they couldn't compete for themselves, so they could only perform in the last round. In fact, whether it is against Japan or Saudi Arabia, it is a very difficult bone for the South Korean team, but the dream of Thailand finally came to naught.
Japan's defeat in the group stage by Iraq, ending their country's unbeaten run of more than a year, is also good news for them, after all, they are aiming to win the championship, and this defeat is also unloaded from their bodies. As long as they adjust their form, the Asian Cup title is still within reach.
Don't ignore the presence of the host Qatar, two consecutive wins in the group stage allowed them to advance early, and the match against the national football team is also an examination and experience of substitute players. Qatar is now a quasi-first-class team in Asia, and when the deadlock cannot be broken, the play of the stars is crucial, just like the play of Afif and the national football team, playing can help the team.
Then there are Iran and Saudi Arabia, which have always been an important force in West Asian football, and also have players who play for European powers, with a strong style, sharp physical confrontation, and a lot of experience in tournaments. The traditional powerhouse Saudi Arabia is in decline, but the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and no one knows what the outcome will be until the last minute on the football field.
Therefore, the release of the round of 16 of the Asian Cup is the real beginning of the championship competition, and the real strength is finally seen.
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