After losing 0:1 to the Japanese team, the Chinese men's football team left their "home court" in Doha, Qatar the next evening, and went to Sharjah, UAE, the "home court" against Vietnam on October 7.

  Despite the rushing journey, the national football soldiers will not be unfamiliar with it.

In the second half of the 40-finals, the team went here to win three consecutive victories after finishing the domestic war on Guam, and advanced to the 12-finals.

After a 7-goal victory over Guam in the second half of the top 40, the real home game of the national football team was fleeting.

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  At that time, Li Tie, who had only led the team for the official competition for a year and a half, delivered a satisfactory answer.

"The way you blow your hair is so beautiful!!!"

"Tiezi, you can shut up those who are talking about the national team."

  ...

  At that time, the comment area under Li Tie’s social media was like this↓↓↓

After the top 40 match, Li Tie's social media comment area.

  In the past three months, in the first two games of the top 12, the national football team lost 0:3 to Australia, the second-tier team of the group, and lost 0:1 to Japan, the first-tier team of the group. They suffered two consecutive defeats and advanced. Take a sharp turn.

  Before going to the "home court" in Sharjah, UAE, Li Tie posted on social media the first news since the start of the top 12 match.

  "Immediately set off at Doha Airport in Qatar and transfer to Sharjah Base Camp in the UAE.

Retreat, train hard, and fight again in October! Face life with a smile! Keep working hard! Come on!

Screenshot of Li Tie's social media.

  Compared with the dynamic after leading the team to qualify for the top 40, this dynamic interaction has nearly doubled.

"Point your face! Get out! The national team is not a test field for rookie coaches!"

"I think your cheek is really thick."

"Tiezi, let's dismiss get out of class soon after losing Vietnam. Find a class. The fans are still too tolerant. Your post-match remarks at the press conference are a bit shameful and you can't say it. Just the content of these two games... The most recent years It’s a strong frontcourt, 0 shots on target, alas...sad."

  ...

  Overwhelming cynicism and even abuse flooded the comment area.

Li Tie’s comment area on social media after the top 12 game in Japan.

  Of course, there is no lack of kindly encouraging comments from Li Tie, but there are not many likes of such comments, and it seems that they cannot arouse the "resonance" of netizens.

In the comment area, there was a kind of "clear stream" of kind encouragement.

  It was previously reported that after the 0:3 loss to Australia in the first match, Chen Xuyuan of the Chinese Football Association laughed at himself while chatting with Li Tie, and more people scolded him outside.

  Under the iron law that "food is the original sin", it seems that the national football team's scolding is a very normal thing, so a little bit of trouble will cause verbal criticism from the outside world, and even "face life with a smile" will be scolded...

  But is this really reasonable?

Li Tie from the sidelines.

Image source: Osports All Sports Photo Agency.

  It’s normal to be unhappy about losing, but is it necessary to deny everything about the Chinese Football Association, the coaching staff and the players?

  Remember the Golden State in the 1997 top ten match, which resounded through the audience "changing Li Tie"?

After Li Tie was replaced, did the ending change?

  More than 20 years later, Li Tie, who became the coach of the national football team, is the backbone of the team. In adversity, he smiles at life, shows a positive attitude, and subtly relieves the players. Isn't it a good thing?

On the evening of June 13, 2017, Beijing time, in the 8th round of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers in the Asian region of the top 12 group stage, the national football team under huge public pressure was tied 2:2 in the away match of Malacca by the Syrian team.

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  Whether it is the national football or other sports teams, it is not uncommon to see the lesson of mental imbalance under heavy pressure.

  In the last 12 finals, the national football team scored a point against South Korea and Iran in the first two scenes, and the pressure of public opinion suddenly increased.

  The national football team, which played against Syria at home with a huge burden, made a mistake in the third round and finally lost to Syria by one goal.

  Since then, the mentality and rhythm of the national football team have been chaotic, and they lost to Uzbekistan 0:2 away. The coach Gao Hongbo announced his resignation.

  4 years have passed, is it necessary to let this scene happen again?

In the first match of the top 12 of the World Preliminaries, the national football team defeated Australia 0:3.

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  Objectively speaking, it is normal for the Chinese team, which is the ninth and fourth gear in Asia, to lose to Australia and Japan.

The key is to have a clear positioning in the process of losing and find a way to break the game, so that people can see hope.

  Looking back, these two defeats are not completely meaningless. The national football team, which has not played against a strong team for two and a half years, has gradually adapted to the rhythm of the game, and it has become more clear how to proceed in the next eight top 12 matches.

  These lessons and experiences will play a role in the next key battle against Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

These games are the time to grab points and see the truth.

  And since his own strength situation is so cruel, it is better to bearish the result instead of bitter and deep enmity.

  For the current Chinese football, the top 12 world preliminaries may be the highest level of international competitions that can be played. Enjoy the process of playing against strong teams, enjoying the process of team progress, seeing the gaps and inspiring yourself when playing against strong teams Better progress, why not this is also a big charm of competitive sports. (Author Bian Liqun)