On November 19th, the night was low, and the passionate 6th round of Group C of the 18-team tournament was passionately staged in the home stadium. However, the Chinese soccer team was defeated by Japan with a score of 1-3 this night.
After the match, the official microblog of the People's Daily was quick to speak out, praising the national soccer team's fighting spirit and saying that they had earned the respect of the whole world during the match.
The official Twitter account commented thus:
Although the Chinese team lost 1-3 to Japan in tonight's match of the Asian World Cup Round of 18, the team's hard work and defensive consistency undoubtedly demonstrated the team's resilience. Facing a two-goal deficit, the team didn't get discouraged, but stubbornly pulled back the score, and this indomitable fighting spirit is admirable. Although the loss was saddening, it certainly ignited the players' fighting spirit and inspired them to face the strongest opponents without fear. It is this spirit that has earned us the respect we deserve. Chinese men's soccer team, go for it, the road ahead still needs to continue to struggle!
