Qujing Yibu team in the FA Cup qualifier, with Shanghai Shenshui team, Qianxinan Lufengtang team and other strong teams in the same group, and finally with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss of the excellent record, the head into the main round. This good news instantly made the whole city of Qujing boiled up.
Last year, Qujing Yibu team, as one of the participating teams in the FA Cup, hosted China B team Jiangxi Dark Horse Youth, and that game became the pride of local soccer in Qujing. Ten thousand fans flocked to the Culture and Sports Park Stadium to witness this historic moment and ignited the passion for soccer in Qujing.
Captain Li Linlin said that that F.A.C. Cup match was a valuable opportunity to play against a strong team, which would be beneficial to the team's growth. He said, "We hope to participate in more high-intensity matches in the future to further enhance the strength of the team."
With the FA Cup draw announced, Qujing Yibu will face Xi'an E-League in the first round. It is worth mentioning that teams that advance through the qualifying rounds will be given priority for the right to host their home ground, which means that this year's FA Cup will once again come to Qujing, Yunnan.
Leader Li Forest said that they were deeply touched by the success of last year's FA Cup, and this year the club will communicate with Yunnan Province and Qujing Football Association in advance, aiming to create an even more exciting game. They plan to incorporate elements of Yunnan minority culture into the match to bring a new experience to the audience.
Located in the eastern part of Yunnan Province, Qujing had successfully hosted the Four Nations Football Championship in 2018. In addition, Qujing also hosted the international invitational match between the Chinese women's soccer team and the Italian women's soccer team, accumulating rich experience in organizing matches. With superior training facilities and competition venues, Qujing welcomes teams from all over the world to come and exchange ideas.
Qujing Yibu Team is based on youth training and provides a platform for juniors and retired players. The club has more than 40 active coaches and over 600 trainees, with the age span of trainees ranging from 6 to 15 years old. In addition, the club is committed to developing soccer talent by working with the Yunnan Provincial and Qujing Municipal Football Associations to create soccer ladders for different age groups.
Leader Lee Forest said that youth training is the foundation of the club, the first team is the showcase platform and progress in youth training is always a priority. He said, "Youth training is not to be rushed, it usually takes five to eight years to develop a group of newcomers, and time will verify everything after getting this right."
Assistant coach Shen Zhuxing was once a professional player and is now making the transition from player to coach. He started playing soccer under the influence of the Yunnan Hongta team, and participated in more than 100 professional league matches. Although he has left the professional soccer field, Shen has not stayed away from soccer. He now serves as an assistant coach for both the Qujing Yibu team and the 09 age group men's soccer team in Yunnan province, hoping to use his experience to help more young players. He said, "I'm still gradually adapting to being a youth coach, and I hope I can keep my passion in another way."
