When night falls, it brings not only the cool night breeze, but also the lingering football frenzy. On such a lively night as June 11th, tens of millions of families will lock the same channel in front of their TVs - CCTV5. Because it's not just a game, it's a glorious battle for the national football team!
Back eight years ago, the national football team at that time tried to find its own direction amid pressure and criticism from the outside world. Time has passed, and now they are standing at a new starting point, and this time, they will have to prove themselves again in Asian football. This is not only a simple football game, but a demonstration of the courage and determination of the national football team to challenge the third strongest team in Asia.
Coming to this game, looking back on the previous misfortunes and setbacks, especially in the recent Asian U23 Cup, the South Korean men's football team was unexpectedly eliminated by the Indonesian team, which made the Korean fans and media explode. And our national football team, although it failed to beat South Korea in the group stage, the "no score" situation seems to signal a potential shift.
Before this game, the situation of the national football team was not optimistic. In the World Preliminary Tournament, they showed indomitable spirit against South Korea, and although they trailed by three goals in the first 70 minutes, they scored back-to-back goals in the last 20 minutes through Hao Junmin and Yu Hai to leave the score gap by just one goal. Despite the final 2-3 defeat, the performance of the national football team won the respect of the people.
However, the turnaround seems to have come in the final round of the group stage. If the national football team can beat Thailand at home, then they will be expected to face this decisive battle with a more relaxed mentality. Now, once again, we are standing at such a node, and the wheel of history seems to be slowly turning at this moment.
In addition, the return of the two main forces Wu Lei and Li Yuanyi is undoubtedly a big positive for the national football team. Their performance after returning from suspension will be crucial, especially Wu Lei's recent red-hot performances in the league, which has made people look forward to him.
Coach Ivankovic is also particularly critical in the development of tactics. In the face of the upcoming double test of Thailand and South Korea, the correct tactical deployment and psychological adjustment of the players will be the key to winning this game.
And now, fans across the country are waiting for this match. At 10 p.m., when the live broadcast of the event unfolded on CCTV5, countless eyes will be focused on this moment. Every goal, every defense, and even every small action may determine the fate of the national football team in Asian football.
In the end, regardless of the result of the game, the performance of the national football team is enough to look forward to. They have shown tenacity and determination unlike anything else. Perhaps, this is the football night we have been waiting for for a long time, a glorious moment for the Chinese men's football team. So, are you ready? Let's witness history together!