There was a time when online opinion was mostly tolerant of Wang Dalei, however, his recent disappointing performance against Japan in which he conceded seven goals in a row has seen his image fall from the top. Despite this, Ivan remains a firm believer in his strengths. However, in this matchup, he suffered another four-goal defeat. The goals conceded are certainly regrettable, but what is more disturbing are the mistakes that should not have happened. Is Wang Dalei still capable of defending his country's gates?
Analyzing the game, sports commentator Huang Qiang said, "I also witnessed the whole process of this game. Numerous players in Shandong Taishan's team were out of sync, which is not enough to prove that they are a strong team. They showed their shortcomings when they played against a weak team. This reflects the inadequacy of their daily training, especially Wang Dalei. He repeatedly made cheap mistakes and his mentality seemed to be on the verge of collapse. The four goals conceded were closely related to him. If a Chinese champion goalkeeper is replaced at a critical moment, I'm afraid it will cause a lot of concern. Perhaps in Ivan's eyes, Wang Dalei's performance made him start to question: do you still have the qualifications to guard the country's door? Numerous voices have called for an immediate adjustment to the lineup. After all, will the continuous mistakes leave a shadow in the future?
