Women's soccer prepares for Olympic qualifying playoffs
SEOUL, April 7 (Xinhua) -- At the press conference for the first round of the Olympic qualifying playoff between China's women's soccer team and South Korea's women's soccer team, China's women's soccer team head coach Jia Xiuquan was outspoken: China's and South Korea's women's soccer teams were ranked equally by the AFC in the last decade, and each had its own strengths. He hopes as a coach to lead China's women's soccer team to the Olympic Games.
Jia Xiuquan recalled that the match between China and South Korea has been postponed several times, and now all the members of our team are eager to win through their own efforts, and will do their best to reach the set goal. "During my tenure as head coach, I have played against South Korea twice, and although I narrowly won the four-nation tournament in Meizhou with 1:0, the strength of the South Korean women's soccer team in Asia should not be underestimated, and it is a strong team that can fight against any Asian team."
"I represented my country in the Olympics during my playing days, and now I expect even more that this outstanding performance by our women's soccer team will earn me a ticket to the Olympics as a coach along with my players." Jia Xiuquan said in a firm tone.
In response to the entry of South Korea encountered rivals "dish trick" and other rumors, Jia Xiuquan said, do not think that the entry of South Korea encountered difficulties, the moment of entry is longer, need to fill out more materials, it is the South Korean government and the epidemic prevention department of the South Korean citizens and our women's soccer team is responsible for the performance of the performance. "We understand that the lives of citizens are most important in the current situation of the epidemic. We have no complaints and thank the Korean side for their serious work."
Material picture: on May 24, 2020, China's women's football team held an open training session at the Taihu Football Sports Center in Suzhou City. Xinhua News Agency reporter Han Yuqing
In preparation for the match against our women's soccer team, the South Korean women's soccer team recalled three of their stay-at-home players who play in the English Premier League, including Lee Kim Min. South Korea's head coach Colin Bell said the team's focus is on solid defense. "Our team may have the advantage, but we want to make history and that's what drives us." Bell said.
The first round match between our women's soccer team and South Korea's women's soccer team will be held at 15:00 Beijing time on April 8 at the Goyang Stadium in South Korea, and fans will be allowed to enter the stadium for the match.
Below is the list of our 20-member women's soccer team:
Goalkeepers: Zhu Yu, Peng Simeng, Ding Xun
Defenders: Li Mengwen, Lin Yuping, Lou Jiahui, Wu Haiyan, Wang Xiaoxue, Luo Guiping
Midfield: Zhang Xin, Ma Jun, Yao Wei, Yao Lingwei, Li Qingtong, Shen Mengyu
Forwards: Wang Frost, Xiao Yuyi, Wang Shanshan, Yang Man, Tang Jiali
