Today, our soccer team was defeated by Uzbekistan in a friendly match with a score of 2-1. According to Sports Weekly, Mao Jianqing bluntly stated on social media platforms that Wu Lei's performance in the national team is not harmonious. He further pointed out that if the Chinese Super League lacks high-level matchups, it will be difficult for the players to refine their skills.
Recap of yesterday's match against Uzbekistan
Mao Jianqing said bluntly: "The strength of the U.S. team is far beyond our country, 2-1 loss is normal, even worse. 1-0 lead is mainly by luck, Wei Shihao's performance deserves to be recognized, he defended properly in the early part of the game."
China's low ball possession and conservative style of play yesterday
Mao Jianqing analyzed: "Our team is currently unable to show the style of soccer we expect. Once the number of passes was less than 3, mistakes followed. The midfielders also made mistakes in stopping the ball under no pressure, and could only adopt a simple and direct style of play. This rough and tumble style of play had a very low success rate and was like the blind leading the blind. The whole game lacked excitement."
Exploring the turning point in the National Football League's run from 1-0 to being outplayed
Mao Jianqing said: "In the second half, as the pace of the game accelerated, the team's physical fitness slipped and the field became passive. Although a 1-0 lead was acceptable, the contradiction emerged in the face of a 1-1 draw. We wanted to attack, but we were unable to do so, and only felt the pressure of form. Once we were equalized, it was difficult to fight back. The rhythm was out of balance and there was no way to talk about technique and tactics."
