Look at this, the National Olympic team led by Cheng Yaodong really didn't cover it this time! It was said that "scoring a goal will win a game", no, it has been done properly! This U23 Asian Cup and the Olympic preliminaries, although the last two defeats and one win sound a little regrettable, but this practical operation ability is absolutely leveraged.
Let's talk about this first game against Japan. Our boys really didn't disappoint, the fight on the field was like a little bully who was a good learner, and the other party was so frightened that he was so irritable that he dyed red. Although the Japanese team has one less, this strength should not be underestimated. Although our Chinese team lost 0-1 in the end, this score can definitely surprise people. This competition is not only a test of skills, but also a big test of mentality!
The next game against South Korea was really exciting. Although we lost, the score was 0-2, but if you look at the chances we created, it was more than the Korean team. The South Korean media bombarded their own coaches and players, saying that our Chinese team is more worthy of winning, no, this is the recognition of the opponent!
Then came the game against the United Arab Emirates, which was the real performance! Not only did our team not leave any regrets, but also grasped every opportunity, especially the wonderful second goal, which was really uplifting! The final 2-1 victory, isn't this the best affirmation of their efforts?
However, we also have to face up to the gap. On the opposite side of the United Arab Emirates, eight people are all regulars in the national team, not to mention Japan and South Korea, a large number of foreign veterans. And our boys are still fighting for a chance to play in the domestic league. This basic skill, sense of rhythm and ability to grasp opportunities, this is the direction we want to work on.
Look at Cheng Yaodong, people don't just talk. This time, the average age of the team is only 20.6 years old, setting a new low for the Chinese Olympic Games, which is to prove "younger" with actions. In the face of Japan and South Korea, we are not without a chance to defend and counterattack, and we are not completely suppressed on the field. Especially those young players who are 18-19 years old have been given valuable training opportunities. Although Chinese football is now at a low ebb, someone has to take out black eyes to look forward to the light, right?
Therefore, although there are no surprises in the performance of the National Olympics this time, it can definitely be regarded as a steady performance. In the face of a strong enemy, it is not easy to do this. The road ahead is definitely still long and there are still many challenges, but with such a foreshadowing, I believe that our Olympic team will have a place in world football sooner or later. As long as we continue to work hard, one day, we will be able to impress those opponents who once looked down on us. Let's look forward to it!