The latest news from MHN Sports in South Korea reveals that the Chinese national soccer team was revitalized like a phoenix after a 1-1 draw with Changchun Yatai in the first match. In the second warm-up match against Yatai, the national team realized an explosive quest for victory with a 5-0 scoreline.
On the 12th, a warm-up match at the Mission Hills soccer training ground in Haikou, Hainan Island, China's 5-0 record once again proclaimed its strong return to the world. The match started with a 3-4-3 formation, with two goals scored in the first half and three more in the second half, completely wiping out the haze caused by the draw due to the udon goal.
The victory was seen by some domestic media as a successful example of Li Xiaopeng's tactical adjustments. However, considering that China's national soccer team had a 700-day unbeaten streak in domestic friendlies, this 5-0 victory may not be enough to prove its historical significance.
The highlight of the Chinese national team's tactics in the match was to create chances through coordinated counter-attacks by players on the sides and in the middle of the field, based on an intensive defense consisting of nine players - a strategy that mirrored Japan's tactics in their 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
After gaining confidence from this big win, the national team will have their final warm-up match against the U23 national team on the 15th. The team will then depart for the UAE on the 17th to continue their preparations for the next international matches. (Sohu Sports Liu Shuitu)
