This year's Tokyo
Olympic Games
Our country
Women's soccer team
The goal is still firm, and strive for the top eight. However, to no one's surprise, head coach Jia Xiuquan drastically revamped the lineup. 22-player roster announced on July 10th, senior players such as Tang Jiali, Ma Jun, and Lou Jiahui failed to make the cut. The most significant adjustment in the midfield was the retention of Zhang Xin, Wang Frost and Li Qingtong, and the addition of new players such as Wang Yan, Miao Shiwen, Yang Lina, Wang Yanwen and Liu Jing. It is worth noting that Miao Si-wen, Liu Jing and Wang Yanwen did not represent China previously.
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Participate in Class A tournaments.
Jia Xiuquan said that this is a decision made by the coaching team after careful consideration and weighing the pros and cons, aiming to let more middle-generation players stand out. Combined with the core of the national team, such as Wu Haiyan, Wang Shanshan and Wang Frost, to build a set of old and young with the lineup. The average age of this lineup is 25.8 years old, having participated in the Rio
Olympic Games
There are only five of them. Thus, inexperience in big games may be the biggest challenge facing this team.
China Super League (soccer league)
Six rounds of the league have been played so far and Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic has won one, drawn one and lost four, accumulating four points and ranking seventh in the Guangzhou division. The two sides have met six times in history, with Shenzhen winning four and losing two, but the time span is long, with Chongqing winning the last two meetings. After 6 rounds of the Chinese Super League, Shenzhen won 3, drew 2 and lost 1, accumulating 11 points and ranking third in Guangzhou. The two sides have met six times in history, with Shenzhen winning four and losing two, which gives them a certain advantage. However, the last two meetings were both won by Chongqing. Shenzhen has taken 99 shots on goal so far this season, the most in the league, while Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic has only 59. OB Sports
Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic head coach Jang Wailong, 62, a South Korean national, is back in charge of the team in December 2019, having previously coached Dalian Ren, Omiya Squirrels and Incheon United. Shenzhen head coach
Carlos (name)
The 58-year-old Spaniard, who just took over the team in June, previously coached Chengdu Rongcheng.
Chongqing Two Rivers Athletic is relatively weak, with a significant gap compared to Shenzhen, although Shenzhen is not strong either. Interestingly, however, Chongqing Two Rivers Athletic won their last two meetings with Shenzhen, scoring three goals and conceding only one on the defensive end, giving them an advantage over the Shenzhen team. However, the team suffered a setback and a slump in form after restarting the second phase with a 1-3 defeat against Guangzhou. Shenzhen, on the other hand, has improved their form with a 2-1 win over the Lions. So, who will have the last laugh in this game? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.
