Updated:2026-01-03 07:43 Views:146
On September 11, the Chinese National Team played a friendly match against Singapore in the East Asian Football Confederation (ECAF) Asia Cup qualification group stage. The game ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Shenzhen Stadium.
In the first half, both teams were locked in a stalemate. The Chinese National Team dominated possession but failed to break through the Singapore defense. On the other hand, Singapore was able to create some chances but couldn't find the back of the net.
In the second half, the Chinese National Team made significant changes to their lineup. They replaced several key players, including Wang Lei and Liu Zhiqiang, with younger talent such as Zhao Jiaqi and Yang Junyu. This change seemed to have a positive impact on the team's performance.
Alan Zhang scored twice for the Chinese National Team in the final minutes of the game. His first goal came after a corner kick from Zhao Jiaqi. His second goal was a penalty shot that he converted after being fouled by Singapore goalkeeper Tan Chonghui.
Despite Alan Zhang's two goals, Singapore still managed to hold onto the tie, which will now go into extra time. The Chinese National Team will need to perform even better if they want to advance to the next round of the competition.
This match was another reminder of the challenges faced by the Chinese National Team in the ECAF Asia Cup qualification group stage. Despite the loss, the team showed resilience and determination, which is crucial for their long-term success.