The Chinese Olympic team played a crucial warm-up match against the Uzbekistan team, but the result was reversed with a score of 0:2, which shocked everyone who follows Chinese football. This match, which was supposed to be the final preparations for the upcoming U23 Asian Cup and Olympic qualifiers, turned into a disaster.
Although the national Olympic team sent the main lineup, including Tao Qianglong, they were powerless in the face of Uzbekistan's fierce offensive. Throughout the game, the Chinese team almost did not form an effective counterattack and was always in a state of passive defense. In particular, the mistake in the corner kick defense allowed the Uzbek team to easily break the deadlock, which undoubtedly made countless fans feel sad.
The loss of this game put head coach Cheng Yaodong on the cusp again. Ever since he took over the Olympic team, he has been the subject of controversy. The fiasco raised questions about his tactical arrangements and on-the-spot command. Under the pressure of his opponents, Cheng Yaodong did not seem to have found a suitable coping strategy, which raised questions about whether he was the right choice for the national Olympic team.
For Zheng Zhi, a legend of Chinese football, the defeat was a heavy blow. He once looked at the national Olympic team with hope, expecting them to create glory in the Paris Olympics and justify the name of Chinese football. But the reality is cruel, with this defeat, the road of the national Olympic team to the Paris Olympics has become more and more difficult, and Zheng Zhi's Olympic dream seems to be more and more distant.
This late-night fiasco not only made the fans feel heartache, but also plunged the entire Chinese football community into contemplation. In the face of such a predicament, how should Chinese football break the situation and how to regain its strength is a serious problem in front of everyone.
Prior to this, although the Chinese Olympic team had gone through ups and downs, its morale had been greatly boosted after three consecutive victories. However, the strong performance of the Uzbekistan team brought the winning streak of the National Olympic team to an abrupt end, and the road to preparation fell into a haze again.
In the next group stage, the Chinese Olympic team will face a more severe test. They will face three strong teams in turn: Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. Only a top-three finish will give you a direct ticket to the Olympics, otherwise you will have to face a tougher play-off.
At this critical juncture, the Chinese Olympic team's Olympic dream seems to be being put to the test. We hope that the national Olympic team can learn from this defeat, get back on their feet, continue to fight for the future of Chinese football, and win glory for the country again.