On October 16, China's national soccer team achieved its first victory in the 18-team tournament with a 2-1 comeback win over Indonesia at home. Soon after the match, a former international player, 39-year-old Xiao Zhi, took to social media to express his high hopes for the future of Chinese soccer.
Nowadays, Xiao Zhi plays for Guangzhou Leopards in the second division of Chinese soccer. In this season, he helped the team to lock the qualification for the Chinese Football League A five rounds ahead of schedule with his outstanding performance. In the face of the national football team's victory in the battle of Indonesia, Xiao Zhi wrote this on social media platforms:
Dreams, that always seem to be out of reach. But harbor your grand vision and never give up. The love of soccer is the most moving part of the game. Come on, Chinese soccer, keep going for your dream!
