On this exciting night of the Asian Cup final, the contest between Qatar and Jordan is not only a confrontation between players, but also a contest of strategy and psychology. In the end, Qatar successfully defended their title by beating Jordan 3-1, and there is so much to talk about behind this game.
First of all,Afif's hat-trick from the penalty spotIt was undoubtedly the highlight of the night. A player scoring a hat-trick in the final is a feat in itself, let alone a penalty. This not only reflects Afif's calm psychological quality, but also reflects the stability of the Qatari team at critical moments. Many players will be under a lot of pressure when it comes to taking penalties, but Afif has clearly shown his skill and composure.
However, this game is also becauseManin'sThe second penalty was awardedAnd become history. As an ordinary fan, I think Ma Ning's performance deserves praise. Judging by the slow-motion replays, these penalty decisions were accurate. Especially with the assistance of VAR, Ma Ning's penalty has been technically verified. We often see VAR technology causing controversy, but this time, the combination of VAR and Manin is undoubtedly a success.
Mr. Ma's enforcement of the law has attracted attention at home and abroad, with some praising the accuracy of his sentence and others resenting him. But there's no denying thatManin's control and penalty levelAll reflect his professionalism as a referee. For those who think that Manin "took money from the host", I think this kind of unfounded accusation is unfair. There will always be controversy about the decision of a penalty in a football match, but the key is to see if the penalty is fair. Judging by this match, Manin's performance is worthy of respect.
In addition to the topic of penalties and refereeing, the match also reflected the fierce competition and rising level of Asian football. Qatar's successful title defense showcased their strength in Asian football. At the same time, the performance of the Jordan team has also proved that they are a team to be reckoned with. Such a match is good for improving the overall level of Asian football.
In closing, I would like to say that there will always be winners and losers in football, but more important is the spirit of the game and fair play. Ma Ning and all the participating teams showed this spirit. As a fan, I look forward to more exciting matches like this, and I hope that Asian football can go further on the international stage.