The recent warm-up match between the national football team and Oman, although it was played in a closed environment, is not a reason for us to ignore it easily. After all, as a football fan, I am full of attention and anticipation for every game of the national football team. As you can imagine, the result was 2-0 and we were disappointed. Oman are not the top team in Asia, but they have beaten our national team in successive official matches and warm-up matches, which is undoubtedly a thought-provoking question.
First, we need to face up to the results. The national football team obviously had problems against Oman, neither the tactical set-up nor the state of the players was at the best level. Oman are not an easy opponent to play against, and their quality has improved significantly in recent years. Prior to this, Oman had already shown their quality in the World Preliminary Tournament, and after being placed in a group with us, they performed well in both legs. In this warm-up game, they proved themselves again.
Next, let's talk about the goalkeeper. Wang Dalei, the former Lunengmen god, this performance this time was not satisfactory. Although he has always been the darling of fans, many believe that he is better than Yan Junling and should start in the national team, the performance in this game does not seem to support this view. His two mistakes led directly to two goals conceded, which is clearly unacceptable for a starting goalkeeper for a national team. This may mean that the competition for Wang Dalei and the starting position will be more difficult.
But I have to say that the position of goalkeeper has always been the shortcoming of the national football team. Whether it is Yan Junling or Wang Dalei, they have not yet reached the level that a national team starting goalkeeper should have. This is also one of the issues that the national football team needs to focus on in the future. I hope that in next year's Asian Cup, no matter who guards the door of the national team, there will be a more stable and excellent performance.
Finally, as a fan, I still have hope for the national football team. Football is inherently uncertain, and a loss doesn't mean everything. What the national football team needs is to learn from this defeat and continue to improve itself. Only in this way can we show a better self in future competitions and win glory for the country. For the national football team, every challenge is an opportunity for growth, and I look forward to them seizing these opportunities and showing their better selves.