As the U20 Asian Cup semifinals kicked off, the match between China and South Korea sparked a storm of media and fan debate over refereeing decisions. The South Korean media continued to draw sharp criticisms of Chinese soccer, with accusations of "kung fu soccer" and "undercurrents".
South Korea's Chosun Ilbo even commented in detail on the China-Korea battle, pointing out that the game was quite embarrassing and was a low-quality soccer feast. Not only did the shoveling action lead to injuries to South Korean players, but the tactical interpretation was also quite rough. Our players even had three yellow cards in the game.
China adopted a strategy of defense instead of attack, and although they did not rush to attack in the face of strong pressure, their counterattacks after successful stealing appeared to be raw, with frequent passing errors and a lack of speed and precision.
Even so, the Chinese coaches and players were satisfied with the level of play they displayed. One of the coaches gave a passionate speech after the match in which he bluntly expressed his derision for "dirty soccer", seemingly suggesting some kind of ironic smile.
However, this round of maneuvering by the South Korean media is particularly gratuitous! Were the Korean players' actions in the U20 Asian Cup really that minor? Efirdin's multiple foul actions seem to have increased his value. In a game where China's strength was a real concern, they did at least score a goal to send South Korea into extra time.
In short, the Korean media's comments accusing others of "playing dirty soccer" are a farce! Before commenting on others, shouldn't you reflect on your own behavior first? Look at your so-called "virtue", accusing the Chinese team of "kung fu soccer", isn't Korea known for its "taekwondo soccer"? Have you forgotten the foul behavior of Chinese players in the 2002 World Cup? Not to mention Korea's shameless behavior in the World Cup.
