Yangzi Evening News Network October 7 (reporter Zhang Chenyao, Sun Yunyue, Zhang Hao) 20 years ago today, that is, October 7, 2001, the Chinese football team defeated Oman 1:0, from the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup Asian Qualifiers Top 10 qualifiers, advanced to the World Cup. The only player to score the game is Yu Genwei, the current coach of Tianjin Jinmen Tigers.
In an interview, Yu Genwei recalled the game 20 years ago and wished the national football team a smooth victory over Vietnam in the round of 12 tomorrow morning.
Speaking of qualifying, Yu Genwei said: "Achievements in the field of competitive sports are the greatest affirmation and praise for past efforts, and they are also the goals to be surpassed in the future. That qualifying for the overall development of Chinese football has played a role in carrying forward the past and enlightening the future. As an individual, it is also a very happy thing to be able to live up to the mission and join this glorious collective. ”
Yu Genwei in that game 20 years ago. Cfp courtesy of the image
Speaking of the national football team's battle against Vietnam in the round of 12, Yu Genwei blessed: "Here I also sincerely wish the national football players to lay down their burdens, come up with the best state, take all three points, and present our National Day. ”
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Source: Purple Cow News