Qingdao, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- A long-lost victory!
After three consecutive defeats in the round of 18 of the 2026 US-Canada-Mexico World Cup Asian Qualifiers, the Chinese national men's football team defeated the Indonesian team 2:1 in Qingdao on the 15th, not only winning the first victory in this stage, but also maintaining the hope of advancing to the next stage of the World Preliminaries.
In the 21st minute, the national football team took a free kick, Jiang Shenglong knocked back the bottom line, and passed to Baihelamu, who was ambushed in front of the goal, and the latter volleyed the goal, and the national football team took the lead in breaking the deadlock. In the 44th minute, Zhang Yuning scored a single goal after receiving a pass from his teammates, helping the national football team expand the score to 2:0.
After the goal, Zhang Yuning was so excited that he burst into tears. 'I didn't control myself at the time, I was excited to score on important occasions. The most important thing is that everyone is like a fighter, everyone is on the grab, everyone is filling in the position, and this game is a good expression of our spirit. Zhang Yuning said after the game.
When the national football team led by two goals, the national football fans on the scene became the happiest people in the world. The crowd surged, and the "Chinese red" in the stands was particularly gorgeous.
Xiao Du, a fan who has been following the Chinese team, said: "The Chinese team played with spirit, dared to press in the front court, was very active in the defense, and spared no effort to run, which made me very happy." ”
During the whole game, what impressed Xiao Du the most was that the fans sang "Singing the Motherland" together, and he enjoyed the sense of honor and enthusiasm very much. "I have red blood flowing in my body, and every time the Chinese team stands on the field, I will spare no effort to stand behind them because I am Chinese."
That's what the fans are, simple and sincere.
It's not good to be ambitious, and don't be presumptuous. Although it won a victory, it is still very difficult for the national football team to advance to the next stage of the World Preliminary Tournament. In any case, moving forward bravely is the only and determined choice of the national football team, because behind them, there will always be that touch of "Chinese red".