On the night of January 31st, a tense and intense
Asian Cup Women's Soccer Quarter-Finals
The battle is in full swing, China
women's soccer
With a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Vietnam, the team advanced to the quarterfinals with their heads held high and will soon face the mighty Japan. After the match.
women's soccer
s head coach, Shui Qingxia, attended the press conference to share her thoughts on the game.
Facing the reporter's question, Shui Qingxia said: "Although we had conceded a goal, the players always maintained stability in terms of mentality and technical and tactical skills. We strengthened the opponents' pressing when they were in possession of the ball and soon equalized the score. Such experience is a valuable asset for the team and I gave them a lot of encouragement during the halftime break."
She further emphasized, "It is inevitable that there will be low periods in the game, but I want them to remember that soccer is a 90-minute game and anything is possible. I want the players to keep building up their confidence through the game."
Talking about why there were no personnel adjustments at halftime, Shui Qingxia explained, "As a coach, I won't replace a player just because of their momentary poor performance, they need the opportunity and time to adjust themselves. And from the performance of the second half, they have done very well."
Facing the upcoming semifinals, Shui Qingxia has high hopes for her team, "Facing Japan in the semifinals, I hope the players will be more confident on the field, play to their strengths and enjoy the game without worrying too much about the rest."
She added: "Both teams have their own characteristics and anything can happen in a 90-minute game. I hope we can win this game." (Reported by DD)
