The Chinese lads drew 0:0 with Saudi Arabia in a heated battle at the U20 Asian Cup in Asia, the second matchup after a 1:2 defeat against Japan in the first leg. Despite a poor start, the young players showed a tenacious defense in the first match, even making it difficult for the opponents to breathe in the first half. Japan's two-goal victory, on the other hand, may be statistically controversial.
In the eyes of many people, Saudi Arabia is regarded as the Asian powerhouse, and facing such an opponent, the Chinese lads were generally not favored before the match. However, they earned respect with their hard work.
However, I won't go into the details of the game, as many reports have already presented it exhaustively.
It is worth mentioning that the victory in this game was not possible without the excellent running of the players. Despite not having the advantage in technique and coordination, they won with speed and endurance. On the court, they ran like flying, not afraid of the opponent's impact.
Yes, you heard it right, their running game became the winning formula. During the game, they were constantly moving across the field, whether it was for 70 minutes, 90 minutes, or overtime, they were able to outrun their opponents with speed and endurance.
This victory has undoubtedly brought comfort to the fans. In the context of the adult national team's repeated setbacks, the victory of the national youth is like a ray of light, illuminating the hope in the hearts of fans.
Of course, this victory doesn't mean everything, but it does mark a breakthrough for young Chinese players on the international stage. When Chen Xuyuan was taken away and the adult national team led by Li Tie disappointed fans, the National Youth's victory certainly gave them a hint of comfort.
While we don't know where the lows are, this win is enough to celebrate, if only by a faint glimmer.
Maybe Chen Xuyuan didn't know the news, but either way, the victory is worth remembering.
