In the stillness of the early hours of the morning, the dawn of the 16th Beijing time has not yet flooded the land, but the drums of China's war have been quietly beating in the corner of the Sharjah Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. It's the finale of the group stage of the World Preliminary League against Syria, who have been locked out of the tournament early. All China needs is one touch to win a point and qualify for the tournament.
Sharjah Stadium, a place that has witnessed countless hours of passion and sweat, is set for a showdown of destiny.
The starting lineups were revealed, and tensions were running high as swords were drawn in both lineups.
China's starting lineup is like a precision machine, with each part carefully polished:
Goalkeeper: Yan Junling
Defenders: Stanley Wong, Zhang Linpeng, Jiang Guangtai, Tang Miao
Midfield: Zhang Xunzhe, Jin Jingdao, Wu Xi, Wu Xinghan
Forwards: Ackerson, Wu Lei
The waiting list is full of power players who are ready to contribute to the national team:
Goalkeepers: Liu Dangzuo, Wang Dalei
Defenders: Li Ang, Li Lei, Yu Dabao
Midfield: Artemisia Junmin, Yin Hongbo, Li Ke, Alan, Liu Binbin, Tan Long, Zhang Yuning
Forward: Alan, Liu Binbin
Syria are also not to be underestimated and their starting lineup is equally star-studded:
Goalkeeper: Ibrahim Al-Ma'ama
Defenders: Steady Ayad Ajan, Mohamed Fares Arnaout, Omar Midani
Midfielders: Sal Krumah, Mohamed Anes, Kamal Hermesh, Aias Osman
Forwards: Mahmoud Mawas, Youssef Hamawi, Alaa Al-Din Yassin Dari
The waiting list of powerhouse players is also not to be overlooked:
Goalkeepers: Ahmed Madani, Taha Moussa
Defenders: Youssef Mohamed, Simon Alexander Amin, Mohamed Rihani, Usama Omari
Midfielders: Wald Salam, Khalid Kurdagli, Mohammed Kharak
Forwards: Mahmoud Bahr, Abdul Razzaq Mohammed, Ahmed Ashkar
Who will have the last laugh in this showdown? Let's wait and see.
