After the national football team prepared for the first 5-1 victory in the Asian Cup, the U23 national Olympic team also ushered in an important warm-up match on the road to prepare for the U23 Asian Cup. Head coach Cheng Yaodong made a starting adjustment, showing the run-in and optimization of the team's tactics.
At the beginning of the game, the U23 national football team won a free kick in front of the opponent with a foul, and Tao Qianglong's header was successful to take the lead for the team. This early goal highlighted the success of Cheng Yaodong's tactical deployment and laid the initiative for the team.
However, at the end of the first half, Malaysia showed a strong desire to attack, hitting the crossbar with a long-range shot to strike a follow-up shot to temporarily equalise. This goal exposed the problems of the U23 national football team's defense, and Cheng Yaodong's improvement of the team's back line was particularly urgent.
In the second half, Cheng Yaodong made a smart adjustment to the lineup, and the 17-year-old rising star Wang Yudong made his debut in the national Olympic team, showing the head coach's trust in young players. In the middle of the game, Cheng Yaodong's adjustment played a positive role, and the team successfully counterattacked the opponent through Tao Qianglong's re-achievement, and finally completed revenge 2-1.
This victory not only ushered in an important test for the national Olympic team in the process of preparing for the U23 Asian Cup, but also won Cheng Yaodong a respite. Despite the manager's controversy, the victory proved his deep understanding of the team while providing more opportunities for players to work on the game. Tao Qianglong's performance on the offensive end made him the core of the team.
The win was the starting point for the run-in and a wake-up call for improvement at the back. Cheng Yaodong said that he will sum up the lessons learned and prepare the team for better results in the upcoming U23 Asian Cup.
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