With Yu Genwei's goal, the Chinese men's soccer team defeated Oman 1-0 and advanced to the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup two rounds ahead of schedule. It was the first and only time in the history of the national soccer team to reach the World Cup finals.
Four years and four years, when the World Cup opened in Qatar, the Chinese team was once again a spectator at the World Cup.
As the soccer feast reappears before us, let's look back at China's men's soccer team's entry into the halls of the World Cup.
Dreaming of the World Cup, watching 2022 and dreaming of 2002.
By Zheng Hao Jinan, MassNewsPosters.com
The passage of time solves everything. Whether it's your pain and anger, or what moves you inside, under the grinding of time, everything is like a graffiti oath on a riverbed, destined to be washed away and disappear. At the Shandong Sports Center, at the Old Trafford Stadium, a man arrives with passion and fervor and leaves with reluctance and regret.
He chose to use soccer to record his growth and measure his life with soccer. His name is not unfamiliar to Shandong fans - Su Maozhen.
In 1996, he brought the collective wrath of the Devils' home court
Once hit by Manchester United, Cebu Jen missed out on the chance to reach the Giants of the World twice due to injuries. For this, both Ferguson and Cebu Jen himself have endless regrets.
Although he was able to study abroad, Su Maozhen proved himself with his ability. What makes the striker, who specializes in header skills, most proud is that he used his efforts to show all the fans at that time what he was capable of - a thousand-mile solo journey to break through the Workers' Complex.
Su Maozhen traveled a thousand miles on a single horse
In 1996, Beijing Guoan Workers' Stadium became a nightmare for the first division team. Undefeated in league and cup matches, it was a delight for supporters of the Imperial Guard at the time.
Running 70 meters, Cebu Maozhen's 1,000-mile journey poured cold water on the Guoan fans. As the ball rolled into the net, the fans erupted into deafening chants - of course, to Cebu Maozhen, such a sound was a personal attack on him.
Facing the booing of the Devils' home fans, Cebu Zhen made a scene that made the fans even angrier: stretching out his forefinger and putting it in his mouth, Cebu Zhen told the fans to boo and "shut up".
Cuomo told the fans to "shut up".
"When I went to Beijing's, I still hear some fans mentioning the ball. When they mention it, they're not totally angry, but they have a feeling of admiration." After all these years, Cebu still talks about the goal with pride.
Lonely continuation at the World Cup
In contrast to his club glory, Cebu did not fare well at the 2002 World Cup. after 33 minutes, Cebu's playing time in that cup was set. Even when Milo made a massive rotation against the backdrop of going home early in the final round of the group stage, Cebu could only watch from the wall.
After all, at that time, the national football team more need speed striker counterattack and open space tactical play, Cebu Zhen which is not suitable.
Did not affect the "old Mao" in the hearts of fans of the mother team, but when Shandong fans look forward to him to continue to make new contributions to the team, the World Cup after the end of the Christmas Eve, Su Mao Zhen suddenly held a press conference in his own name, bid farewell to Taishan.
Cuomo Zhen at the World Cup
"The Su Maozhen you know and care about will never again appear in the A-League and international tournaments as Luneng Taishan No. 10 and the Chinese national team." Su Maozhen's retirement speech was tearful at the time, and now it sounds like every word is heartfelt.
People who love Shandong soccer
Some fans say Cebu Zhen retired, with stubborn tears, with stubborn tears "Ball Buster" enigma, preferring to bend, after all, refused to bow. However, years later again arguing right and wrong does not make sense. After retirement, Su Maozhen came to the United Kingdom at his own expense, and obtained a real British master's degree.
After returning to China, Lao Mao embarked on the road of coaching. From the Luneng youth team to the National Youth Football League, and then to China B, Su Maozhen still puts all his body and mind on Chinese soccer or Shandong soccer.
Maybe a lot of Shandong fans have this thought, if Bei's curved cross is followed by a high diving header in front of the goal, how good is Cebu Zhen?
But there are no ifs on the soccer field - and that's the unique charm of soccer.
