In Asia, China has an advantage in sports, and in the world, China ranks first in sports. China sports deserves the pride of China people, but the men's soccer team in China is underestimated. As the largest sports event in the world, people want to see China's football have certain competitiveness on the world stage, but unfortunately, every world football match in China always falls off the chain, leaving people endless pain.

Looking back on the men's football team, we only have three chances to bring some comfort to the fans who love football. "The men's soccer team won the second place and silver medal in the Asian Cup and Asian Games. 1984 In the Asian Cup, China beat Iran 0-2, but in the following three games, China beat Singapore 2-0, UAE 5-0 and India 3-0 respectively. ? China defeated Kuwait with 1-0 in the semi-final and lost to Saudi Arabia twice in the final, and won the runner-up. In the Asian Cup held in China in 2004, China lost to Bahrain twice, Indonesia 0-0 five times and Qatar 1-0.

In the knockout stage, China defeated Iraq three times, Iran lost four penalty shootouts, and the Japanese team won the runner-up. 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games, Turkmenistan drew 2-2, Yemen and Bahrain lost 4-0 and 3-3. In the last group match with Iran, Iran laid siege to China. In the second half, China scored a goal and defeated the Iranian team. China defeated Saudi Arabia and Kuwait 8-4 in the semi-final and lost to Uzbekistan 2-4, and won the second place in the final. Whenever China's football performance is poor, fans may relive these three games to comfort themselves.

However, if we look closely at the history of the Asian Games, we will find that China has won the football gold medal twice in a row. 1954 The 2nd Asian Games held in Manila, 1958 The 3rd Asian Games held in Tokyo, China and Taipei won the championship twice. This period of history is also worthy of China people's pride. However, since 1974 China officially participated in the 7th Asian Games, the men's soccer team in China has experienced short ups and downs, especially in the last decade. Compared with other Asian countries, the strength of football in China has not been enhanced, but has declined, and its performance has not improved, but has regressed, which is in sharp contrast with China's increasingly consolidated dominance in Asia. Facing the glory of winning the gold medal in Taipei, China, the young men of China football should work hard to win the gold medal in the Asian Games and defend the national honor!