June 6, 20:00 BST.
Chinese men's soccer team
will be in
World Qualification Asia
Stage 2, Group C, Round 5 match hosting
Thailand
. This match is considered a key battle for China to advance to the 18-team tournament, and the outcome of the match will have a direct impact on China's exit situation.
Team Status
China is currently ranked second in Group C with seven points, behind South Korea with 10 points. Thailand is in third place with 4 points, while Singapore is at the bottom with only 1 point. For the Chinese team, the importance of this game is self-evident. A win will ensure early advancement to the 18-team tournament, while a draw or loss could make the situation extremely unfavorable.
Lineout rules
According to the rules of qualification, the top two in the group directly advance to the Round of 18, while the bottom two in the group are directly eliminated from the World Cup. In case of a tie in points, priority will be given to comparing the total group goal difference and the total number of goals scored in the group. Currently, China's goal difference is 1, while Thailand's is -2.
Analysis of the situation of the lineup
victories
: If China beats Thailand, then China will reach 10 points, while Thailand stays at 4 points, and China will advance to the Round of 18 in one round.
a tie
If China draws against Thailand, the difference between China and Thailand will remain at 3 points, and China will face a final round match against Thailand on goal difference. If China remains undefeated in the final round against South Korea, or Thailand fails to beat Singapore, China will be expected to advance.
lose
: If China loses to Thailand, then China and Thailand will be tied on 7 points, and China will have to fight for a win against South Korea in the final round, and hope that Thailand fails to beat Singapore.
Match Prediction
Considering the importance of the match and the home field advantage, the Chinese team is bound to go all out. The head coach will send his strongest team and expects the core players to play well and lead the team to victory. Although Thailand's strength is not to be underestimated, under the pressure of playing on the road, whether they can withstand China's strong offense will be a key point.
