A highly publicized game with controversial decisions. One of the most notable decisions was why the coaching team assigned Hu Huotao, who lacked experience in the field, to play as a wingback. In retrospect, Hu's performance in the World Cup was unfortunate, with mistakes leading to the loss of valuable goals for the national soccer team. The coaching team insisted on using Hu Huotao in the face of a strong Japanese team, a decision that undoubtedly posed a risk for the national soccer team. Meanwhile, Huang Zhengyu and Wang Zhenao, who also have a place in the wingback position, were benched due to the coach's lack of trust. This choice makes people question the strategic thinking of the coaching team.
Amidst the controversy, Zhang Yuning's inability to start has sparked widespread concern. Why didn't the coaching team make Prince Ming their first choice for center forward? Wang Ziming's goal-scoring ability and creativity in front of goal in the Chinese Super League is obvious to all. Even when he came on as a substitute in the last match against Bahrain, he showed excellent adaptability and a deep understanding of the game. In view of Zhang Yuning's absence, the coaching team should perhaps consider pushing Wang Ziming up to the front line instead of playing Wei Shihao, who is good at organizing attacks, as a center forward, and perhaps such an adjustment can bring unexpected surprises to the team.
