In the 1/4 finals of the U23 Asian Cup in the early morning of April 27, Beijing time, the Iraqi Olympic team and the Vietnamese Olympic team competed fiercely.
It was a high-profile matchup with the two teams who drew 1-1 in the 2018 tournament and the spark between them is still undiminished.
In the first half, both sides showed stubborn defence and failed to find the back of the net.
The Vietnamese Olympic team was a little ineffective on the offensive end, so they had to adopt a defensive counterattack strategy to try to hold the game.
However, there was a noticeable change in the pace of the game in the second half.
That scene in the 64th minute became the turning point of the whole game.
Vietnam fouled in the penalty area, giving the Iraqi Olympic team a rare opportunity.
The referee immediately awarded a penalty, which made the atmosphere instantly tense and exciting.
Iraq's Ali Jassim stood in front of the penalty spot at this crucial moment, with the young player carrying a great responsibility on his shoulders.
The eyes of the audience were focused on him, and everyone was silently cheering for him.
Undeterred, he walked towards the goal without hesitation, ready to shoot.
At this moment, the atmosphere on the pitch was tense to the extreme.
Netizens are also hotly discussing this key penalty on major social platforms.
Someone said, "This is a goal that will go the whole game, Ali Jassim has to be as steady as a mountain!" and someone excitedly wrote: "Trust you, Ali! Give us a chance to win!"
The mood of the fans can be described as hanging, and they all hope that the Iraqi team will succeed in scoring the goal.
As the referee's whistle blew, Ali Jassim quickly rushed towards the ball and fired a pinpoint and powerful shot that flew into the top right corner of the goal.
The Vietnamese goalkeeper made a save, but in desperation, he could only watch the ball fly into the net and let out a heavy sigh of disappointment.
Ali Jassim is a young and talented striker who excels as a right winger, left winger and midfielder.
He has attracted the attention and love of many fans for his excellent technique and outstanding individual ability.
In the game, Jassim has always been able to show his skill and charisma, and has become a key figure in the team's attack.
As an excellent striker, Jassim's dribbling skills are top-notch.
His agile movement and precision on the pitch often broke through opposition defences and created opportunities to breathe new life into the team's attack.
His dribbling moves are unstoppable for opposition defenders and a constant reminder that he is a force to be reckoned with.
In addition, Jassim has excellent passing skills.
He was able to accurately deliver the ball to the feet of his teammates and create many excellent scoring opportunities.
He has a keen eye for passing and is often able to spot gaps in his teammates to create more attacking opportunities for the team, and is an important part of the team's attack.
And when it comes to shooting, Jassim is even more impeccable.
His shots are precise and powerful, often putting the ball into the opposition goal and winning goals for his team.
He is a skilled shooter who can hit the target accurately from long range or close, putting the opposition under great pressure.
Regarding Ali Jassim's key goal in this game, netizens also expressed their opinions.
Some people said: "Jassim's goal is so crucial, he is really the team's scoring weapon!" and others praised: "This young lad is really good, it seems that our team has new hope!"
Netizens were full of praise for Jassim's performance and expressed their support and encouragement for him.
The Iraqi players gathered around excitedly to celebrate the important goal.
And the fans at the scene couldn't help but burst into enthusiastic cheers.
On the Internet, all kinds of praise and blessings kept coming: "Great! Come on Iraq!" "Ali Jassim, you are our hero!"
The fans cheered on the team in their own way and hoped they could continue to lead and eventually emerge victorious.
In the following games, the Iraqi Olympic team was firmly in control of the situation on the field, and the Vietnamese Olympic team could not equalize the score no matter what.
To add insult to injury, at the end of the game, a Vietnamese player was sent off for a foul, giving Iraq a clear numerical advantage.
This victory is of great significance to the Iraqi Olympic team.
They last qualified for the semi-finals of the Under-23 Asian Cup in 2016 and the victory gave them hope of returning to the semi-finals while also continuing their dream of qualifying for the Olympic Games.
In the other match, the Uzbekistan team played a fierce showdown with Saudi Arabia.
The atmosphere was intense and passionate, with players from both sides giving it their all to win the game.
The Uzbek team showed tenacious fighting spirit and excellent teamwork, and always maintained a positive and enterprising attitude in the competition.
They showed strong possession and flexible tactical response on the field, constantly creating a threat for Saudi Arabia.
Not to be outdone, the Saudis showed their tenacious defence and excellent counter-attacking ability in the game, ready to deliver the killer blow to their opponents.
However, they also looked a little powerless in the face of the Uzbek team's strong offensive.
The first half of the game was in full swing, and the two sides went back and forth, forming a fierce competition scene.
However, it was in first-half stoppage time that Uzbekistan seized their chances, and through an assist from Faizulaev, Norchaev completed a beautiful shot to make it 1-0 and give his side the lead.
In the second half, Uzbekistan continued to maintain control of the game, and they showed more excellent performances on the field, constantly creating a threat for Saudi Arabia.
And in the 84th minute, they seized the opportunity again and extended the score to 2-0 through Rakhmonaliev's follow-up shot, sealing the victory.
The victory was significant for Uzbekistan, who secured a place in the semi-finals of the Under-23 Asian Cup and joined three other powerhouses in the race for direct qualification to the Paris Olympics.
In the upcoming semi-finals, Japan, Indonesia, Uzbekistan and Iraq will battle it out to the death for a chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
It will be a battle full of passion and spark, and each team will give it their all and work hard to achieve their Olympic dreams.
At the same time, the Chinese Olympic team was eliminated early in the group stage, which is their fourth consecutive Olympic Games.
Not only that, but other strong teams in Asia, such as Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Qatar and Australia, have also missed out on tickets to the Olympics.
The U23 Asian Cup is becoming more and more intense, and every team is fighting for glory and dreams, and the victory of the Iraqi Olympic team has undoubtedly brought them more motivation and confidence.
Let's wait and see if they can continue to write a brilliant chapter.
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