In this exciting world of sports, I always stand side by side with everyone and share every exciting game. Today, I would like to bring you a wonderful review of the final round of the group stage of the U23 Asian Cup. This game not only decided the fate of each team, but also presented us with a visual feast.
First, let's take a look at the match between China and the United Arab Emirates. For both teams, although both teams are out early, the significance of the battle of honor is self-evident. In the qualifying round, the two sides were drawn, but this time, the lads of the National Olympic Games were clearly more prepared. In the game, Xie Wenneng showed amazing volley ability, and a goal opened the door to victory for the National Olympic Games. Subsequently, Liu Zhurun's steal and strong shot were the icing on the cake, helping the National Olympic Games to lead 2-0 at halftime. Although the UAE pulled one back in the second half, it still lost 1-2 in the end, and fell to the bottom of the group with 0 points from three consecutive defeats. The National Olympic Games ended their losing streak and locked up the third place in the group with 3 points in 3 rounds.
For this game, the performance of the national Olympic team is commendable. Although they were out of the game early, the players did not give up, but proved their strength with practical actions. Xie Wenneng and Liu Zhurun's outstanding performances not only won the honor for the National Olympic Games, but also added a strong touch to their personal careers.
Let's take a look at another key battle – the South Korea-Japan matchup. The two teams have already qualified together after two consecutive wins in the opening round, so this game is not only a battle for top spot in the group, but also a battle for honor. Historical data shows that South Korea were the losers when they faced Japan in the previous Under-23 Asian Cup. But this time, they finally broke the spell.
In the game, the two sides played inextricably, and the scene was stalemate. But in the end, the South Korean team defeated the Japanese team 1-0 with Kim Min-woo's header, and achieved three consecutive wins with 9 points, beating Japan to win the first place in the group. The victory was significant for South Korea, as it not only ended a losing streak against Japan, but also proved that South Korean football is leading the way in Asia.
The victory of the South Korean team was not accidental. They showed tenacious fighting spirit and excellent technical and tactical skills in the game. Kim Min-woo's header shows the strength of the South Korean team in the front court. The victory not only earned the South Korean team glory, but also added confidence to their future matches.
Let's take a look at the match between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, the defending champions, performed well in the first two rounds, advancing one round early. However, against the former champions Iraq, they faced no small challenge. In the game, Iraq showed an efficient attacking ability, and they were able to create a number of shots on goal without dominating possession. In first-half stoppage time, Iraq took the lead from a penalty kick and shortly after, Saudi Arabia were awarded a penalty to equalise. However, in the second half, the Iraqi team made another effort and finally defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 with a wonderful goal, accumulating six points to overtake the opponent and rise to the top of the group.
This match fully demonstrated the strength and fighting spirit of the Iraqi team. In the face of a strong enemy, they were not only not intimidated, but showed a more tenacious fighting spirit. This spirit not only won the game, but also won the respect and applause of the fans.
Finally, let's take a look at Thailand's match against Tajikistan. In this do-or-die match, Thailand must win to secure qualification. However, against a Tajikistan team who were also hungry for victory, they failed to capitalise on their chances. During the game, Tajikistan showed a strong desire to attack and efficient shooting ability. Although Thailand also created a number of shots on goal, they were unable to find the back of the net in the end. In the final moments of the game, Tajikistan seized an opportunity and Kamolov assisted Safarov to score a goal to beat Thailand 1-0.
The loss in this match was undoubtedly a heavy blow for the Thai team. They did well in the game, but in the end they couldn't take their chances. Tajikistan's victory was particularly precious, as they withstood the pressure in the face of adversity and brought their Under-23 Asian Cup journey to a successful conclusion.
To sum up, the final round of the U23 Asian Cup group stage can be described as wonderful and climactic. Each team showed their strength and fighting spirit, and presented us with an unforgettable visual feast. In this field full of passion and dreams, every goal and every struggle deserves our memory and praise.