Asian Games men's soccer battle is in full swing: Japan and Saudi Arabia win big, national soccer team Hong Kong U23 advances to the quarterfinals
On September 28, Beijing time, the Asian Games Men's Football 1/8 finals were rekindled, with Japan defeating Myanmar by a margin of 7-0, and Saudi Arabia winning 2-0 against India. So far, the Asian Games men's football eight list was revealed: China will face South Korea, Saudi Arabia against Uzbekistan, Hong Kong U23 challenge Iran men's football, while Japan will face North Korea men's football.
The match between Japan and Myanmar was a no-holds-barred affair, with a clear difference in strength between the two teams. In the first half, Japan scored five goals, and their offense was as powerful as Korea's, which is amazing. In the second half, the game was lost early. In the end, Japan won 7-0 and advanced to the quarterfinals to face the North Korean men's soccer team, which had won four consecutive matches. North Korea's outstanding performance was a sight to behold, and their air of mystery was elusive. From the group stage to the eighth-quarter finals, every one of their victories has been a surprise. But as long as Japan plays at their normal level, eliminating North Korea does not seem to be a difficult task.
Saudi Arabia and India struggled to break through each other's defenses as they exchanged 0-0 draws in the first half. In the second half, the Saudis burst into life and beat India 2-0. Saudi Arabia will face Uzbekistan in the quarterfinals. Although the two sides are equally strong, Saudi Arabia has a slight advantage and has a higher hope of advancing.
For Chinese fans, both Chinese teams made history by successfully advancing to the last eight. Hong Kong U23s of China eliminated Qatar 1-0 and defeated Palestine 1-0 in the 1/8 finals. However, the upcoming match will be a huge challenge for both teams. Judging from their performances in the first and second halves, China Asian Games and Hong Kong China U23s were surrounded by Japan, South Korea, Iran and Saudi Arabia.
The national soccer team will face South Korea in the quarterfinals with Jiang Shenglong and Gao Tianyi unavailable due to suspensions. Facing the powerful South Korean team, the national soccer team has little hope of winning the game. The Korean players have a strong desire to win the championship and will be exempted from military service if they win the championship, so they will definitely give their best effort to the game. what will be the result of the match between the national football team and the South Korean team on October 1 is expected. Even if the national soccer team can beat South Korea, they may meet the equally powerful Saudi Arabia in the semifinals. It will take a miracle for the national soccer team to beat South Korea and Saudi Arabia consecutively.
Hong Kong, China's U23s are more likely to lose their next match against Iran, where there is a clear gap in strength. Even if they manage to get through, they may face a strong Japanese team in the semifinals. Many fans are looking forward to the national soccer team and the U23 team of Hong Kong, China to meet in the final of the Asian Games, which is not impossible. Despite the two teams being in different halves, the road to promotion is full of hardships. Despite the home field advantage, the situation is still not optimistic.
