In the 20th round of the Chinese Super League, Beijing Guoan hosted Henan, and after more than 90 minutes of intense fighting, Beijing Guoan finally won 3:1 against Henan, achieving an unexpected big win.
In this battle, in the Guoan lineup, in addition to Kang Xiangyu and De Souza, a local veteran also performed very well. This person is no other than Ji Zhongguo, the ace iron waist of the national team before the age of 33.
Ji Zhongguo was not included in the starting lineup for Guoan by head coach Luis Suarez, as he was just coming off an injury. It wasn't until the 57th minute of the second half that naturalized international Lee got a chance to play. After coming on as a substitute, Ji Zhongguo quickly got into the game and really played an important role as a substitute wonderkid. He not only formed a perfect partnership with ace foreigner De Souza, but also intercepted and stole the ball in the center backfield. And he actively fought and often created offensive opportunities for the team in front of the field.
In the 84th minute of the match, talented rising star Fang Hao passed a diagonal ball to Ji Zhongguo. Chi China won the ball and quickly entered the penalty area to form a one-touch shot. Facing the attacking keeper, he pushed the ball decisively and calmly to complete the breakthrough. This goal, from receiving the ball, to carrying the ball into the penalty area, to the final push, can be described as a one-two punch, highlighting the veteran Ji Zhongguo's strong physical quality and superb ability to seize the opportunity to score. Although Ji Zhongguo is already 33 years old, but from the whole process of scoring, he did not feel that he is entering the twilight of his career.
Chi China immediately resurrected with fresh blood after recovering from his injury and returned to top form. Guoan manager Suarez was naturally happy. But there is one person who is happier than Suarez. He is the new national team coach Jankovic. As we all know, in a little more than three months, the Chinese men's soccer team will start to participate in the World Cup Asian qualifiers. At present, the national football team still lacks an experienced defensive player in the midfield, and Jankovic is at a loss in terms of finding a suitable candidate. Now, the timely resurrection of Ji Zhongguo, the iron waist of the national football team, undoubtedly let Yankovic surprised.
Ji Zhongguo is not only capable and experienced, but also daring, full of blood and fighting spirit. He used to be a great lover of former national soccer team manager Lippi. If Jankovic can recruit him into the national team again, it would certainly be great news for the national team which is in the process of hiring. Not surprisingly, Jankovic will soon recruit this midfield tiger into the national team.
