With the final whistle sounding, it was no surprise that the Qatar team stood on the top podium of the Asian Cup again, their strength and luck coexisted, and they successfully defended this honor, behind the success of Ma Ning, the first person in Chinese football.
However, there is always something that is difficult to reconcile with behind the Qatar victory. Let's take a look at the 4 most regrettable teams in this Asian Cup:
National Football Team: The Lost Dream of the Quarterfinals
The Chinese men's football team has always performed well in the Asian Cup, and the last Asian Cup reached the quarterfinals, which makes people see the hope of the rise of Chinese football. In this Asian Cup, the goal of the national football team is still to reach the quarterfinals, but the reality has dealt them a heavy blow. In the group stage, he did not win three games, did not score a goal, and said goodbye to the field early, creating the worst record in the history of the Asian Cup. Such a result is unacceptable, after all, the strength of the national football team is not so unbearable. Is it a tactical mismatch, or is it an imbalance in the mentality of the players?
Japan: Europe's power cannot hide the pain of Asia
Japan are undoubtedly one of the favourites for the Asian Cup, with players spread across Europe's top five leagues and a record of nine consecutive wins. For a while, people seemed to see the scene of the Japanese team sweeping through Asia and easily winning the championship. However, reality gave them a resounding slap in the face. Not even making it to the semi-finals, such a result is a big surprise. What's wrong with the Japanese team? Is it because the players don't work together well enough, or is the opponent very knowledgeable about their tactics? In any case, this result is a huge blow for the Japanese team.
South Korea: Son Heung-min's farewell battle
The South Korean team has had a lot of twists and turns in this Asian Cup. Before the game, they announced that they would win the Asian Cup championship that they had not won in 64 years, and with their Asian brother Sun Xingmin, they marched all the way to the semifinals. However, in the match against the Jordan team, they suffered a Waterloo. was unexpectedly crushed and beaten by the opponent and was out of the game. Son Xingmin cried even after the game and bluntly said that he would say goodbye to the national team. Such an ending is a huge regret for both the South Korean team and Son Heung-min.
Jordan: A historic breakthrough and regret
Jordan made history at this Asian Cup, reaching the final for the first time. However, in the final, they were met by a strong Qatari team. Despite their best efforts, they were ultimately defeated and unfortunately lost. The performance of the Jordan team was undoubtedly admirable, and they showed a tactical style of fighting and toughness. But the loss to Ma Ning, the first person in Chinese football, and 3 penalty kicks undoubtedly made them feel extremely regretful. If they can hold on a little longer, maybe history will be rewritten by them.
Overall, we have been impressed by all four teams in this Asian Cup. Their performances are different, but the final outcome is full of regrets. Defeat doesn't mean it's over, though, and they still have a chance to prove themselves again in future matches. Let's look forward to seeing them even better in the future!