Chinese women's Olympic debut lost to Brazil Gao Hong: The accumulation of competition experience required

Former international Gao Hong (second from left) was interviewed by People's Daily after the game

On July 21, the Chinese women's football team lost 5-0 to Brazil in the first group game of the Tokyo Olympic Games. Former international Gao Hong said in an interview with the People's Daily after the game that the team members are lacking in the experience and competitive status of the competition, and it is a pity that they have missed the opportunity to break the goal many times, and the improvement level still needs the accumulation of competition experience.

In this Group F opener, the actions and reactions of the Chinese women's football team members were significantly weaker than those of the experienced Brazilian team. Especially for many players who are competing in the Olympic Games for the first time, it is extremely challenging.

Gao Hong said that the lack of game experience of the players was mainly manifested in the slow entry state, "In the first 20 minutes of the first half, the actions, judgments and reactions of the players were in great contrast with the Brazilian team. In terms of opportunities, Brazil's form is also significantly more relaxed, and our players look much stranger in front of goal. ”

In the first game, the Chinese women's football team also has merit. Gao Hong said that the Chinese women's football team effectively curbed the attack and cooperation of the Brazilian team in the position battle defense, and did not leave too much space for the Brazilian team between the forward line and the back line, and at the same time took advantage of the space between the Brazilian team's defender line and the midfield. At the same time, the offensive determination of the women's football girls not to be afraid of the stage and dare to pass the control is also commendable. Gao Hong especially praised the performance of the players in the first half of the second half, they created multiple scoring opportunities, four shots hit the goal frame. However, in terms of seizing opportunities and controlling the rhythm of the game, the Chinese women's football team is still a chess game, missing out on goals.

Gao Hong said that although the chinese team's qualifying situation has been very severe, the players still have to adapt to the rhythm of the Olympic Games as soon as possible and strive to score all 3 points in the next game against Zambia. (Gai Yifan)