The fierce battle of the Asian Cup has entered a white heat, and the departure of the national football team has not dampened the enthusiasm of fans. The focus has gradually shifted to their compatriots in China, Japan and South Korea, whose performances have been eye-catching, especially as China has been mimicking the path of Japanese football, and now to some extent following South Korea. Neither Japan nor South Korea won all of their games in the group stage and finished second in the group. In the knockout stages, South Korea were even forced into extra time twice after conceding first in the first half, and luck seemed to be their right-hand man all the way. In the win over Australia, South Korea were outstanding, mastering a whopping 73 per cent possession and making 12 shots on goal with an impressively high conversion rate. Australia's late mistake allowed South Korea to equalise in the 96th minute and win the game. This game is undoubtedly an unnecessary battle for Australia to lose chances.
Tajikistan, the nemesis of the Chinese national football team, who originally had high hopes, is only one step away from advancing to the semifinals. In the 66th minute of the game, Tajikistan's central defender Hanonov made a mistake in defending a corner, which led to a 1-0 stunner in the last minute for Jordan, ending the possibility of Tajikistan becoming a dark horse. Australia and Tajikistan, whether they are as strong as Australia or Tajikistan that advanced from the counterattack, finally bid farewell to the Asian Cup with a regretful ending, and the fate of the Chinese team is the same, and they can only take a flight home.
It is worth noting that in the fierce competition of this Asian Cup, every team is trying their best to challenge the arrangement of fate, but it is impossible to escape the tricks of fate. The Chinese national football team once pinned its hopes on Tajikistan, and in the process of beating Australia, they were mercilessly mocked by fate at the last minute. A small mistake by a Tajik player is enough to slide the wheel of their dreams into the abyss.
Although the South Korean team also encountered dangers, they successfully counterattacked Australia and won the qualification with their tenacity and excellent ball skills. This game is not only a pinnacle showdown on the field, but also a battle for the hegemony of East Asian football. The odds for Japan and South Korea to win the championship are stalemate, as if they are playing a wonderful East Asian football battle.
Throughout the Asian Cup, all teams put in great efforts, but in the end, only two teams were able to stand at the top and compete for the crown. Whether Japan will continue to maintain the glory of East Asian football, or South Korea will succeed in replicating the glory, has become the focus of keen attention from fans. East Asian football, from the beginning to the end, has always embodied a unique football spirit, and they have endless passion and tenacious struggle, which may be the key to their repeated success in the international arena.
Regardless of the final result, this Asian Cup is destined to be a suspenseful and turbulent event. After the semi-finals, fans have already witnessed the unexpected end of strong teams such as Australia and Tajikistan, and the final title battle will be the pinnacle of the entire Asian football map.
The question left is not only who can laugh, but also what the future of Asian football will be. On the pitch, every team is fighting for victory, and behind the scenes, the development of football in each country is silently evolving. This may be both an opportunity and a challenge. As fans, we look forward to Asian football continuing to write its own legend on the stage of the future.
And now, in the blink of an eye, the dust has settled on the top four, and we can't help but wonder, who will inherit the hegemony of East Asian football? This question may require more time and competition, but there is no doubt that Asian football is moving towards a more brilliant future. Looking forward to more surprises and more passion, let us witness the charm of football together, and draw the most splendid end to this summer carnival.
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