China's women's soccer team Zhang Linyan returns home after winning the title
in 2022
Women's Asian Cup
On, China
women's soccer
After 16 years of waiting, the team finally won the trophy again. In the final, young player Zhang Linyan came on as a substitute and showed amazing strength, not only scoring a goal, but also creating a penalty kick, becoming a key figure in reversing the game. Red Star News reported that the hero was overflowing with joy at returning home.
Early in the morning of March 5, Zhang Linyan's parents held flowers in their hands and led a group of relatives to Mianyang Airport, eagerly awaiting. At 12:00 noon, the airport door opened, cheers immediately resounded. A small fan from Jiangyou, holding a signed jersey, bravely walked towards Zhang Linyan, successfully took a photo and got her autograph.
Zhang Linyan's father, Zhang Shouwu, said family and friends have come to greet his daughter, who has fought for her country. Although it is not sure how long his daughter will be able to stay at home, but no matter how long or short, the family will be by her side. Zhang Shouwu said excitedly: "More than a year has not seen his daughter, now the mood is difficult to calm down. Make her delicious food, prepared fresh dumplings and daughter's favorite Jiangyou fat intestines, let her feel the warmth of home."