On the evening of September 9, a friendly international soccer match was played against Malaysia at the professional soccer field of Phoenix Hill Sports Park in Chengdu.
The second minute of the opening half, Malaysia broke the goal, but the referee said Fassel offside first, the goal is invalid, the national football team escaped; the 11th minute, Malaysia counter-attack opportunity, Rashid assist, Fassel low shot far corner of the goal; the 36th minute, Wu Xi's positional ball in the penalty area was destroyed, Lin Liangming's penalty area on-line stopping and adjusting the ball was shot to equalize. After halftime, the national soccer team drew 1-1 with Malaysia.
The change of sides again, substitute Xie Pengfei active performance, first a long-distance shot to create danger, and then for Wu Lei sent a wonderful pass, but unfortunately the latter header deflection; 80th minute, Li Shuai in the top of the opponents in the top of the door fell to the ground, the ambulance went directly into the stadium to send him out of the stadium. In the end, the national soccer team drew 1-1 with Malaysia at home.
Jankovic said in the post-match press conference: "In the first half, we were lucky not to concede more goals. In the second half, we changed the position of the personnel and won more two-point goals. We prevented our opponents from counterattacking through two-point goals and made some content. We had chances but didn't score. From a soccer point of view, we didn't deserve to win today, so we have to accept the draw. For the team, the game was useful. We have another game in three days. We should learn from our mistakes and move forward. I apologize to the fans and hope to have a bounce back in three days and dedicate the win to the fans. I hope Li Shuai is safe."
According to China News, at the pre-match conference before the friendly match between the national soccer team and Malaysia held on the evening of the 8th, head coach Jankovic said in the same group as South Korea and Thailand in the World Qualifying Tournament:¡°We have to maintain enough respect for the World Qualifying Tournament because our ultimate goal is to reach the World Cup, and we have to meet strong opponents on the way. When we represent our country in a tournament, we must have enough honor to fight and win on behalf of our country. We all know the World Cup is the highest stage. I hope we will be ready before the World Qualifiers begin."
