On Tuesday evening (19th), in a World Cup qualifying round of the Asian Group C in the focus of the battle, the Chinese national team at home with a score of 1-3 defeated Japan, despite the loss of the game, but compared with the last cycle suffered seven consecutive defeats, the national football team's performance has been significantly improved.
China's top scorer Wu Lei is out due to injury, and Zhang Yuning is also injured, so the striker positions are filled by Lin Liangming and Wei Shihao. Japan, on the other hand, retained their three-guard formation for the time being, fielding Takumi Minamino and Kokawa Hangi up front.
With the home advantage and tactical layout, China initially fought Japan to an even score, but in the 39th minute, Japan made the score 1-0 when a corner kick was skillfully headed into the goal by Kokawa Hiromichi.In the last five minutes of the first half extra time, Japan again extended the score to 2-0 by another player from a corner kick.
After the break, China counterattacked and a subtle move tore through the Japanese defense. Lin Liangming scored at the near post in the 48th minute, bringing the score to 1-2 and marking the first time in five years that the Chinese national team has broken through the Japanese goal.
Just six minutes later, Japan scored again as Junya Ito sent a precise cross from the right side of the field, which was easily headed into the far corner of the net by Aoki Ogawa, making the score 3-1 and giving Japan all three points.
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