The Chinese Olympic team is about to face off with South Korea in the second round of the U23 Asian Cup group stage, and South Korean coach Huang Shanhong's words undoubtedly added more tension to the contest. At 21 o'clock on April 19, Beijing time, this battle that tugged at the heartstrings of hundreds of millions of Chinese fans is about to start in Qatar, and the outcome will directly determine the fate of the national Olympic team, and may even cause them to bid farewell to this tournament in advance.
South Korea coach Hwang Sun-hong: Chinese football has made remarkable progress, and there is no rotation for all-out victory
South Korea's U23 national team head coach Hwang Sun-hong expressed his high recognition of the development of Chinese football in recent years at the pre-match press conference: "Chinese football has improved a lot compared to before. This praise is not only an affirmation of the improvement of China's youth training system and league level, but also a hint that the South Korean team will not dare to slack off in the upcoming competition. Hwang Sun-hung stressed that although South Korea were in a good position after the first-round win over the United Arab Emirates, they would not take this lightly and chose to play with an all-out line-up, firmly denying speculation about rotating players. He said: "In the face of the Chinese team, which has made great progress, we must go all out to ensure victory. ”
On the edge of the cliff of the National Olympics, if you lose again, you will be out
The Chinese Olympic team suffered a blow in the first game of the group stage, losing 0-1 to Japan U23, and the prospect of qualifying was instantly overshadowed. Now facing a strong and in-form South Korean team, once they lose again, according to the U23 Asian Cup group stage rules, in the case of the same number of points, the results of the confrontation will be prioritized, which means that the national Olympic team will directly lose the possibility of advancing to the quarterfinals due to two consecutive defeats. This brutal reality has put the Olympic boys under unprecedented pressure, and they must play at a super level in this battle of life and death to retain their faint hopes of qualifying.
First round review: The National Olympic Games lost to Japan, and South Korea defeated the United Arab Emirates
In the first leg of the group stage, although the Chinese Olympic team showed tenacious defense and active scramble, it was slightly insufficient to grasp the key opportunities, and was finally killed by the Japanese team in stoppage time with Li Yingjun's header, losing a valuable point. South Korea, on the other hand, also staged a stunner in stoppage time, with Lee Young-hand's header helping South Korea narrowly beat the United Arab Emirates 1-0, showing the team's calmness and efficiency at critical moments.
Tactical wrestling and pivotal duels
In the face of the menacing South Korean team, the Chinese Olympic Games must make targeted deployment in tactics. Considering that the South Korean team is known for high-intensity pressing and quick counter-attacks, the national Olympic team needs to find attacking space through accurate long pass transfer and quick counterattacks on the basis of solid defense, and at the same time improve the ability to seize opportunities in front of goal. The battle for midfield will be the key to determining the trend of the game, and the Olympic team will need to effectively cut off the midfield organization of the South Korean team and limit the play of its core players. In addition, if there is a sharp knife like Zhang Yuning in the National Olympic Team who can recover his form, it may provide strong firepower support for the team.
Can the National Olympics stage a Jedi counterattack?
Faced with the grim situation of early exit, the Chinese Olympic team has no way out of this campaign. They will need to show more unity and resilience than ever before under pressure, and challenge tough opponents with high morale and precise tactical execution. And the South Korean team, under the leadership of Hwang Sun-hong, obviously will not easily let go of the opportunity to lock in the quarterfinals in advance. This contest is not only a contest of technique and physical fitness, but also a duel of will and mentality. Regardless of the outcome, the young players of the Olympic team have gained valuable experience of growth on stage at the highest level in Asia. Fans should pay close attention to this key battle at 21 o'clock on the evening of April 19, Beijing time, and look forward to whether the national Olympic team can rise up in adversity and write their own chapter of counterattack. Pay attention to the editor to get more information about the event and share the feast of Asian football!