China's women's soccer team suffered a major setback at the Tokyo Olympics
The topic of "changing the manager" has become a hot topic. According to the latest news, the CFA is considering inviting Shanghai women's soccer team to play in the Shanghai Women's Football Association.
's gold medal-winning coach, Shui Qingxia, as the leader of the All-Academic Women's Soccer Combined Team coaching staff.
The highly anticipated Chinese women's soccer team at the Tokyo Olympics
The performance was disappointing: 0-5 against Brazil in the first match, 4-4 draw with the weakest Zambia in the second match, and 2-8 defeat to the Netherlands in the last match. Only 1 point in three games, ranked at the bottom of the list, no eight, 1 draw, 2 losses, wildly conceded 17 goals, the worst record in the history of the Olympic Games. The manager Jia Xiuquan in the selection, use and coaching ability has been widely questioned, the dismissal seems to be a foregone conclusion.
Who can replace Jia Xiuquan, shoulder the heavy responsibility of revitalizing Chinese women's football? Prior to this, there have been many speculations, including the former Henan Jianye boss Wang Baoshan, Hong Kong women's coach Chan Yuen-ting and so on. However, after a comprehensive assessment, the CFA finally extended an olive branch to Shui Qingxia, the outstanding head coach of the Shanghai women's soccer team.
Shui Qingxia, 55, was one of China's first world-renowned women's soccer players, and helped the Chinese women's soccer team win a silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics as a starter. Her calm character, comprehensive skills and tenacious style were her distinctive features during her playing days, and after she led the Shanghai women's soccer team to defend their title in the 2001 Guangdong National Games, Shui Qingxia announced her retirement at the age of 35 and gradually transformed herself into a coach. Starting from the assistant coach of Shanghai Women's Football Team, she later served as the head coach of the Women's National Youth Football Team, and then took charge of the first team of Shanghai Women's Football Team until now. 20 years of coaching career, she has led the Shanghai team to win the league, cup, and the National Games for many times, with remarkable achievements.
Rich coaching experience, outstanding team performance, as well as down-to-earth style of work, making water Qingxia become the new Chinese women's football coach of choice. Especially when the Chinese women's soccer team is in the doldrums, there is a need for such an "iron fist" coach to revitalize the team. Fans, especially those in Shanghai, were expecting her to take on this important role. If Shui Qingxia eventually becomes the head coach of the women's soccer team, she will also become another legendary figure in the Shanghai soccer world who will be in charge of the national coach after Ma Liangxing.
After the Tokyo Olympics, the next task for the Chinese women's soccer team is to represent the All-China Joint Team, which will be unveiled at the National Games Women's Soccer Competition to be held in Shaanxi in September. At that time, Shui Qingxia is expected to lead the team as "acting head coach". The Shanghai women's soccer team has also adjusted the coaching team, by the Shanghai U18 women's soccer coach Pan Weimin took over, Wang Jiaming as assistant coach.
In the most difficult time of the Chinese women's soccer team, water Qingxia "step forward" is particularly difficult, she also knows that she will face many challenges. "As a former member of the Chinese women's soccer team, I have a deep affection for it, but also know that the majority of Chinese fans on its expectations. For me personally, it will definitely be a great challenge, but I also hope to have the opportunity to do my best to help the Chinese women's soccer team get out of the downturn." (Xinmin Evening News reporter Guan Yin)
Outside the field丨expectation
As the saying goes, an incompetent general exhausts the army. The importance of a good coach to a team cannot be overstated.
The Chinese women's soccer team has had a glorious history, and the spirit of the "Clanging Roses" has inspired countless people. However, in the Tokyo Olympics, China's women's soccer team, which has suffered a series of defeats, has hit rock bottom, and it is especially important to choose a suitable leader.
Regarding the selection of the manager of the women's soccer team, we have taken a lot of detours. Over the years, many foreign coaches have been hired and changed frequently.
Shui Qingxia, undoubtedly a wise and pragmatic choice, has been committed to the cause of women's soccer for the past 20 years, and her achievements are obvious to all. It's not easy for her to do the job well, but her passion, drive and achievements in women's soccer make her the right person for the job.
Of course, the transformation and enhancement of the Chinese women's football team can not be achieved overnight, it will be a long and difficult process. At this time, we need to give the "newcomer" Shui Qingxia more time, trust and support.
Shui Qingxia was most recognized for her free kicks during her playing days. Now, we are looking forward to Shui's new career in the Chinese women's soccer team, where she will be able to play even more exciting matches!
