February 28, Shanghai
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It was officially announced that national goalkeeper Zhu Yu officially joined the team. Recently, Zhu Yu, in an exclusive interview with Five Star Sports, spoke fondly about how she and her teammates won the
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A memorable time for the champions.
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Final, heroics on penalty kicks
When asked
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In the penalty shootout of the final, Zhu Yu recalled with excitement, "I volunteered to make a save together with Wang Shanshan. We watched all the penalty kick videos before the game, but the penalty takers had all left the team. The coach told me to just base my judgment on my regular training, and I managed to save the Japanese captain's shot. I then pounced on consecutive penalties from the other side of the opposing team, who continued to attack to my right, and for the fifth penalty, I chose to pounce to my right."
-Semi-final, South Korea war key moment of magic saves
Referring to the semi-final match against South Korea, Zhu Yu recalled: "Before the extra time card lit up, I had already sensed the suddenness of the ball, a pass flew to the back point, I shouted loudly, but only Yao Wei alone. The ball stopped at the feet of the South Korean team, I was nervous, but fortunately, although the opponent shot hard, but still in the scope of my save. The opponent was probably eager to score as well."
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Champions, the sublimation of the spirit of Chinese women's soccer
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The significance of the championship, Zhu Yu said, "This championship is very important for the Chinese
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Critically important, our performance at the Olympics has put us in the spotlight, and this victory has made the world look at China anew.
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, and our resilient spirit, which will help us go far."
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, personal follower count skyrocketed
Joo Yul revealed that
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After that, her popularity climbed rapidly, she said, "Few people paid much attention to me before, as a substitute with little rotation at the goalie position. During the Games, I had contact with Director Shui, and her knowledge of me benefited me in my preparation. She thinks I fit into her tactical system."
--Shui Qingxia, the unique charm of female coaches
Talking about instructor Shui Qingxia, Zhu Yu smiled and said, "Male coaches may not understand us as well as female coaches, and instructor Shui understands us better. She often plays the early games and explains the tactics, and our goals are exactly the pass-and-control match she asked for."
--Idolizing Neuer, the model of the perfect goalie.
Chuyu revealed that her idol is German goalkeeper Neuer, whom she admires for his striking and goal-scoring skills, as well as his wide defensive area.
