Recently, I have been watching the Asian Cup held by the United Arab Emirates, and I always thought that the Asian Cup competition was a team with a low ranking in the world, but I didn't expect Tajikistan to directly knock out the United Arab Emirates. As the host, the United Arab Emirates performed quite well in this Asian Cup, winning all three games in the group stage, and the goal difference was also the highest in the table, and the knockout round 1/8 final against Thailand, which had already scored 2 goals in the first half. Moreover, the UAE won the runner-up in the 2015 Asian Cup, and the strength is quite strong, many people thought that they could reach the final again, but they did not expect to be unexpectedly eliminated in the 1/8 finals.
First, the form of the UAE in the knockout stage has dropped significantly
In the previous games, the UAE's performance really impressed the audience, especially their attacking players, whether it was shooting or passing, they had a pretty good performance, and the team cooperation was also very tacit, and they were able to complete the transition between attack and defense quickly, creating considerable pressure on the opponent.
However, perhaps due to physical reasons, the first half of the game lasted for two hours, and the two sides still could not decide the winner, and finally decided the winner through a penalty shootout.
In the course of the penalty shoot-out, the UAE's form dropped significantly, with the first few penalty takers' shots saved by the opposing goalkeeper, while the Tajikistan players appeared solid and managed to score the ball.
It can be said that the reason why the UAE was unexpectedly out of the game, in addition to not being very lucky, their own strength and state also have a certain relationship, in the knockout round, they did not fully play their due strength, especially in terms of shooting, the ability to seize the opportunity has decreased, giving the opponent a chance to turn the tables.
Second, the charm of the Asian Cup
The Asian Cup has always attracted the attention of fans, not only because the strength of various Asian countries is relatively close, the process of the game is very intense, and many teams can show their characteristics in such a field and bring wonderful games to the audience.
In addition, accidents and surprises in the Asian Cup also happen from time to time, whether it is a strong team or a weaker team, as long as they go all out in the game, they may win the upset, adding a touch of unknown mystery to the whole game.
It is precisely because of such accidents and surprises that the Asian Cup game is more exciting, and the audience is more looking forward to what kind of result each game can have, perhaps the team they support can go all the way to the final victory ribbon against the United Arab Emirates, many viewers regard them as one of the favorites for the championship, but they did not expect to suffer an unexpected defeat in the 1/8 finals.
However, accidents and failures are inevitable in the Asian Cup and in other competitions, and it is important to learn from this experience and improve yourself to prepare for the next competition, believing that the UAE can come out stronger and better for the next Asian Cup.
Conclusion: No matter what kind of competition it is, victory is important, but the process and experience of the game also have irreplaceable significance, it is through accidents and failures that we can continue to grow and improve, and become stronger.
I believe that in the next competition, the audience will have the opportunity to see a wonderful matchup, and I hope that each participating team can go all out and reap their own glory.