Speaking of this Asian Cup, it's so exciting, Qatar, as the host, actually won the final with a score of 3:1, and it all relied on penalties, which is simply a plot that only appears in movie scripts! For us ordinary fans, it is both exciting and a little complicated to see the hosts win on their own turf.
First of all, Qatar has shown not only the charm of football, but also their strength and self-confidence as a host. From the construction of the stadium to the organization of the event, Qatar has proven itself to be a good one. Moreover, the Asian Cup was generally exciting, showing the progress and diversity of Asian football, and allowing the world to see the new style of Asian football.
But when it comes to excitement, how can you not mention those three penalties? Ma Ning's three penalties can be said to be the biggest controversy in this Asian Cup. As an ordinary fan, I watch the game more of my intuition and feelings, and professional analysis may not be good, but my intuition tells me that the courage to award three penalties to the same team in the final is really not ordinary. Regardless of whether these three penalties are awarded accurately or not, this courage alone has to be admired.
Let's talk about the national football team again, it is really distressing to see the national football team struggling in such a group with many strong teams. Thinking back to the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea, the situation at that time seemed to be somewhat similar to what it is now, and the helplessness and challenge of encountering strong opponents in the group stage was a profound test for players and fans alike. I hope the national football team can learn from this experience, after all, on the football field, every defeat is a foreshadowing for the next victory.
Qatar won the championship all, for them, it was definitely a perfect ending. But for those of us football fans, this Asian Cup is not only a victory for Qatar, but also a symbol of the progress of Asian football. Every game, every team, is interpreting the charm and spirit of football in its own way. Regardless of victory or defeat, every effort and sweat deserves our warmest applause.
Finally, for those controversies and discussions, I would say that every minute and every second on the football field can be full of variables. Penalties may be part of the game, but behind them is the hard work and sweat of the players. Let's look forward to the next Asian Cup and look forward to more exciting Asian football!