In these three consecutive competitive matches, the tactical layouts and fielding were as precise as if they were taken straight out of a textbook, and it was breathtaking. Especially in the selection of players, its ingenuity is amazing, both skillful and bold. There is a coach who dares to replace the striker with a goalkeeper, such an alternative decision is difficult to imagine and practice for a non-world-class coach like Cheng Yaodong. In the face of such innovative initiatives, everyone was convinced that the coaching level of Cheng Yaodong has reached its peak, and the conventional coaches can't reach it, so they have to leave the field silently.
Sports commentator Huang Qiang pointed out that China's three major men's ball sports have failed to make a mark in the Olympics, and the men's soccer team is no exception. Under Cheng Yaodong's command, the team has been plagued by controversies and voices questioning his coaching ability. But he was not only obedient and diligent, he also had the courage to take responsibility. In the last match, he led the team to defeat the stronger UAE team, proving his strength. Even so, there are still opinions that his ability is not underestimated. He dared to use the goalkeeper as a center forward on the field, this kind of extraordinary operation, not ordinary people can do, Lippi, Scolari and even Li Tie are difficult to realize, only Cheng Yaodong can do, which is by no means ordinary coaches can do, and many people have no doubt about this.
