The Chinese Olympic team lost 0-2 to Uzbekistan in their latest warm-up match, showing the gap with the strong teams. According to "Rumi", the coach of the National Olympic team, Cheng Yaodong, used this game to simulate the actual combat strategy against the Japanese team, and the tactics mainly focused on defensive counterattacks. In addition, in the internal study on the 13th, the national Olympic team made a detailed summary of the warm-up games, and the coaching staff pointed out the strengths and weaknesses of the players and provided improvement plans.
The group in which the Olympic team is located is considered a "group of death" and includes the highly skilled teams of Japan and South Korea. The challenge facing the Olympic team is enormous, with a minimum goal set internally to score at least one goal in the group stage. In addition, the coaching staff experimented with a variety of frontcourt combinations, including bringing in players of the next Olympic age, such as Wang Yudong and Du Yuezheng, in the hope of improving the team's attacking power through these changes.
In the last warm-up game, Cheng Yaodong chose the Uzbekistan team, which has a similar technical and tactical style to Japan and South Korea, as his opponent. The Olympic team adopted a tight defense and a quick counterattack, and although the possession rate was not high, this style of play showed some effectiveness when resisting the opponent's strong attack. During the game, despite the fact that Uzbekistan had 70% possession, the Olympic team's defensive organization was relatively successful, especially before the opposition scored from a corner.
In addition, many players in the national Olympic team have already competed against their Japanese peers in last year's U20 Asian Youth Championships and have accumulated some experience. Insiders stressed that the players should play confidently, reduce mistakes, play the results of years of long-term training, and fully demonstrate the spirit of Chinese football. Although rain is expected on the day of the competition, the national Olympic team has developed a strategy accordingly.
The team's strategy and preparation showed the team's determination and preparation in the face of difficulties, aiming to perform well in the U23 Asian Cup and strive for the best possible result even in a difficult group. This international competition is not only a demonstration of technique and tactics, but also a contest of mental and mental strength. (Lao Qiu Super League Ball Review)