In World Cup Qualifiers, Chinese National Football Team Ties with Singapore After Losing Two-Goal Lead
In a surprising turn of events, the Chinese national football team was tied by the Singapore team in the World Cup qualifying match on the evening of March 21. Despite scoring two goals early in the game, the national team was unable to maintain the lead, resulting in a disappointing 2-2 draw.
The national team, ranked 88th in the world, should have had the advantage over Singapore, who are ranked 156th. However, with both teams undergoing coaching changes and the national team’s new coach Ivankovic only having 10 days of training with the team, there were uncertainties surrounding the match.
Ivankovic deployed a 4-4-2 formation for the game, with Wu Lei and Zhang Yuning leading the attack. The midfield saw newcomers Fernando and Li Yuanyi making their debut for the national team, while the defense was held by Liu Yang, Zhu Chenjie, Jiang Guangtai, and Zhang Linpeng.
Although the national team took an early lead with a goal from Wu Lei, they failed to maintain their momentum. Singapore managed to score twice in the second half, equalizing the game and leaving the national team in a challenging position for qualifying for the group.
With the current standings showing the national team with 3 games, 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss, they have 4 points and are tied with the Thai team, behind South Korea in their group. The upcoming matches against Singapore and Thailand will be crucial for the national team’s chances of advancing in the qualifiers.
Fans and critics alike are now looking to the national team to make a strong comeback in their upcoming matches and secure their spot in the World Cup.