The national football team fights Saudi Arabia again: the future fate hangs by a thread
In the second round of the World Cup qualifiers in the Asian round of 18, the Chinese national football team will face the Saudi Arabian team at home. The 0:7 defeat to Japan in the first round put the national football team under great pressure. This game is not only about whether you can qualify, but also about the confidence and support of the fans. In the end, how this life-and-death battle will develop, let's take a look.
Historical record vs. current situation
Speaking of the showdown between the national football team and Saudi Arabia, there is a story. Since 1981, the national football team has a record of 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Saudi Arabia, which looks pretty good on the surface, right? However, in recent years, the strength of the national football team has declined significantly, and the winning rate has also dropped sharply. Especially in this qualifier, the 0:7 loss to Japan in the first round was a historic fiasco, and even fans couldn't wait to find a crack to get into.
In this context, the psychological pressure of the national football team can be imagined. Although head coach Ivankovic vowed in his pre-match press conference that the players had come out of the shadows, who knows what was going on in their hearts? Especially goalkeeper Wang Dalei, the smile on his face at the press conference was a little reluctant.
Fan support and ticket sales
After the last big defeat, the enthusiasm of the fans was poured cold water. Before the game, the organizers launched tickets ranging from 280 yuan to 1,680 yuan, but the sales were not ideal. Especially for high-priced tickets, some grades of tickets have not been sold out. It's no wonder, after all, everyone is afraid of spending money to watch another "tragedy".
However, it is undeniable that there are still many die-hard fans who are willing to support the national football team. Before the game, a fan posted on social media: "No matter what, we still have to support the national football team, after all, this is our team." "This spirit is still worthy of praise, but I hope the national football team can show some decent performance to repay these enthusiastic supporters.
Media attention and public opinion guidance
Despite the decline in fan enthusiasm, the media attention to the match has not diminished. Some media even called this game a "battle of life and death", as if a game would decide the future fate of the national football team. In fact, this kind of public opinion orientation is a bit exaggerated, but it also reflects everyone's expectations and worries about the national football team.
Some media mentioned in the report: "If the national football team loses to Saudi Arabia again, the hope of promotion is almost shattered." "That's a practical statement, because in a high-intensity game like qualifying, every win or defeat counts. Especially when you have already lost so badly in the first round, if you lose one more game, you can basically say goodbye to the World Cup.
Economic and social perspectives
From an economic point of view, the performance of the national football team directly affects the activity of the football market and the development of related industries. Poor ticket sales mean less revenue for operators and less interest from sponsors. This is undoubtedly a blow to the entire football industry chain.
From a social point of view, the performance of the national football team is not only related to the emotions of fans, but also affects the attention of the whole society to football. If the national football team can play a beautiful game, it can not only attract more spectators, but also stimulate young people's interest in football and promote the development of domestic football. Therefore, every game of the national football team is not only for itself, but also for the future of Chinese football.
Comparison of similar events
Looking back on the past five years, the national football team has also experienced many heavy defeats. In the 2019 Asian Cup, the national football team lost 1:3 to Iran and stopped in the quarterfinals. At that time, everyone had similar doubts and disappointments. Looking further back, in the 2017 World Cup qualifiers round of 12, the national football team lost 0-1 at home to Syria, almost announcing the end of the hope of qualifying.
These historical events tell us that the performance of the national football team is not stable and often disappointing. After every disappointment, there is always some spark of hope burning. Maybe this time against Saudi Arabia, the national football team can have a miracle? There is little hope, but anything is possible on the football field.
Personal reviews
From the perspective of ordinary fans, the performance of the national football team is indeed a little chilling. The 0:7 defeat in the last game was simply a big test for the fans. Although there is still a glimmer of hope in everyone's hearts, the reality tells us that if the national football team wants to advance, it has to show a better performance. I hope that this time against Saudi Arabia, the national football team can bring us some surprises and no longer disappoint us.
Be open-minded
What will the future of the national football team hold? This game may give us an answer. Regardless of the outcome, everyone wants to see the progress and growth of the national football team. I hope that in the future games, the national football team can live up to expectations and play its own style. On the football field, there are no eternal winners, and there are no permanent losers. As long as you work hard, there is still hope.