On April 7, the capital city was in a state of flux. In a press conference for the first round of the Olympic qualifying play-offs, which is a matter of future destiny, Coach Jia Xiuquan, the helmsman of China's women's soccer team, demonstrated his firm conviction. He analyzed that in the past ten years, China and South Korea women's football teams have been ranked equally in the Asian football world, each with its own characteristics. Coach Jia Xiuquan has full confidence in leading our women's soccer team to the Olympics.
Talking about past encounters between China and South Korea, Jia Xiujuan recalled a narrow 1:0 victory during the Four Nations Tournament in Meizhou. Despite the weak victory, the Korean women's soccer team gave him an extremely deep impression. He believes that the Korean women's soccer team has a strong power in Asia and is able to compete with any Asian team.
"I have participated in the Olympics as a player, and now, as a coach, I hope to join the women's soccer players and win the Olympic ticket together." Jia Xiuquan's words revealed the desire for victory.
In response to rumors of difficulties encountered when entering South Korea, Jia Xiujuan said he did not think he had encountered difficulties. He believed that the long time of entry and the tedious filling out of documents was a sign that the Korean government and the epidemic prevention department were responsible for the citizens of the two countries. He expressed his understanding of the principle that life is paramount in the current situation of the epidemic and thanked the South Korean side for their serious work.
FILE PHOTO: On May 24, 2020, China's women's soccer team conducts an open training session at the Taihu Football Sports Center in Suzhou City, China. Xinhua News Agency reporter Han Yuqing
Preparing for the match against our women's soccer team, the Korean women's soccer team recalled three players who play in the English Premier League. Colin Bell, the head coach of the Korean team, said that the team's focus is on solid defense. He believes that even though our women's soccer team may be dominant, they want to make history and that is what motivates them.
The first round match between our women's soccer team and South Korea's women's soccer team will be held at 15:00 Beijing time on April 8 at the Goyang Stadium in South Korea, and fans will be allowed to enter the stadium for the match.
Below is the list of our 20-member women's soccer team:
Goalkeepers: Zhu Yu, Peng Simeng, Ding Xun
Defenders: Li Mengwen, Lin Yuping, Lou Jiahui, Wu Haiyan, Wang Xiaoxue, Luo Guiping
Midfield: Zhang Xin, Ma Jun, Yao Wei, Yao Lingwei, Li Qingtong, Shen Mengyu
Forward: Wang Frost, Xiao Yuyi, Wang Shanshan, Yang Man, Tang Jiali
