The first coach to leave the top 18 was born, the 25th in Asia, and the national football team regretted losing the gift package
The Kuwait Football Association officially released news that the team's head coach Rui Bento resigned, the 52-year-old brother, who had just led the team to cross the threshold of the World Preliminaries, but he didn't expect the show to usher in the finale just after it was staged. We've seen a lot of this kind of coach substitution, but this time Bento's departure was kicked off the screen halfway. Although the report card is not glamorous, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, scoring 6 goals and conceding 6 goals, at least they have completed the task.
Kuwait looked inadequate in the round of 36, can a team with a mediocre record shine in the round of 18? This team's record can really only be described as "so-so", the whole game, the number of goals scored and the number of goals conceded, the Kuwait team is indeed like a "point boy", but don't forget, such a team can often break out a lot of upsets without pressure. Don't underestimate this team, although it is not a giant, but in front of them, no opponent can take it lightly.
Back to the embarrassing draw ceremony, the national football team did not draw Kuwait, but accompanied the Indonesian team, missing this "gift package" that is regarded as the round of 18. Let's think about it from another angle, is it really okay to sit back and relax by winning Kuwait? Not necessarily. On the football field, anything can happen, and no one dares to say that Kuwait will be an easy win.
Bento's departure has left Kuwaiti football and his fans lamented. Bento isn't the savior of Kuwait, maybe not even the moon near the water, but he does bring some fresh air to the team. Under his coaching, despite the mediocre results, the team he led at least still has the fighting spirit and team cohesion. Now, the Kuwait team needs someone who can continue Bento's unfinished business and lead the team to a higher stage. Unfortunately, the harsh reality of the world of football is that no matter how much you contributed yesterday, what you don't do today can be tomorrow's scapegoat.
Although the Kuwait team easily broke into the round of 18, when it comes to combat effectiveness, they only saved 7 points in 6 group games, scored 6 goals and conceded 6 goals. Don't look at them to advance, the evaluation of combat effectiveness really has to be a question mark. A change of coach may not be able to find the code to victory, the foundation of this team is there, and it is not possible to change the coach to immediately transform into a fighter.
Kuwait are in the same group as South Korea, Iraq, Jordan, Oman and Palestine in Group B. Especially in the face of the strong South Korea, isn't that a little angel for points? However, from Kuwait's point of view, maybe a change of commander can have a new atmosphere, and it is not an opportunity. After all, with their record, it will be really difficult to qualify in such a group unless there is a big reversal.
Bento has experience coaching Portugal's youth team, but in Kuwait, his approach has clearly failed to impress. If the grades are not good, it is reasonable to get out of class. The problem is that he left the team before the game, which is a big punch for the Kuwait team. It is unknown whether the new coach will be able to adapt quickly and lead the team to deal with the strong opponents in Group B.
It is indeed a pity that the national football team did not draw Kuwait, after all, the Kuwait team is an out-and-out "gift package" at this stage. Facing Indonesia instead of Kuwait, the draw made many fans lament that they had missed a good opportunity. In comparison, Kuwait's group is indeed much more lucky, and they are in a relatively easy Group B. If the national football team is in such a group, the hope of qualifying may not increase greatly. Luck is also part of the game, and this draw is not good, and the pressure on the national football team will only increase.
In football, changing a coach is like changing teeth, happy but not easy. The Kuwaiti team also can't wait to replace the "small motorcycle" with the "big harley" in the round of 18, counting on the new coach to do some "liquid nitrogen acceleration" to make the team jump from the dirt road to the highway. The question is, can a change of commander stew a radish into beef? Iron also needs to be hard. The new coach undoubtedly has to have extraordinary ability, and can improve the team's tactics, mentality, and physical fitness in an all-round way in a short period of time, which is not something that can be completed by simply changing personal command, but requires a profound "chicken soup for the soul + actual combat skills" boiling.
The Korean team's superiority in technology and speed is obvious to all. If Kuwait wants to stand out in this "predetermined" battle, it will depend on whether the new coach can bring a bit of magic to the team like a magician. Otherwise, it can only rely on the South Korean team to play abnormally, and Kuwait will have room to fight. But in terms of strength, it is not easy for Kuwait to get points from the South Korean team, which is a hard bone.
If the Kuwaiti team can find their own tactical style after this coach change and achieve a quick tactical implementation, then they may be able to create some small surprises in the round of 18. After all, nothing is impossible in the world of football, and as long as the players can show enough resilience and fighting power on the field, then every game has the potential to turn into a battlefield of turnarounds.