Xinhua News Agency, Dubai, June 7 (Reporter Su Xiaopo) The second round of the Asian qualifying round (the top 40) of the 2022 Qatar World Cup was held in Sharjah Stadium, United Arab Emirates, on the 7th. China beat the Philippines 2-0 and continued to rank second in the group.

Influenced by the epidemic situation and other factors, the remaining Group A matches of the Top 40 competition originally scheduled to be held in Suzhou were moved to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates to continue. Before the game, the Chinese team had accumulated 10 points in five games, 11 points behind the Syrian team, who had won all seven games, and failed to win the first place in the group. If you want to win the second place in the group with better results, you can't lose anything in this game. Previously, China drew 0-0 with the Philippines in the away game.

In the first half, the Chinese team took the advantage and suppressed the opponent in the half most of the time. However, in the face of the intensive defense of the Philippine team, the national football team did not have many ways to attack. On the contrary, several counter attacks of the Philippine team were quite threatening.

In the second half, the national football team finally gained something after a long attack. In the 55th minute, Wu Lei broke into the restricted area and was tripped by the opposing goalkeeper. He got a penalty kick and hit it in person. In the 65th minute, Wu Lei instigated the attack again and passed straight to the right. Tang Miao stopped the ball and then crossed. Wu Xinghan outflanked at the back to score the second goal.

After winning this game, China will continue to rank second in the group. Next, it will play against Maldives and Syria on the 11th and 15th, respectively. To ensure the qualification from the top 40, it still needs to win all the last two games.

Li Tie, coach of the national football team: This is a very important victory

Xinhua News Agency, Dubai, June 7 (Reporter Su Xiaopo) The second round of the Asian qualifying round (the top 40) of the 2022 Qatar World Cup was held in Sharjah Stadium, United Arab Emirates, on the 7th. China defeated the Philippines 2-0. Li Tie, the head coach of the national football team, said at the post match press conference that he was very satisfied with the team's 90 minute performance, which was an important victory.

Li Tie said that no match can be won easily, and he was particularly satisfied with the team's desire to win and concentration in 90 minutes. He also thanked the fans who supported the national football team.

Turning to the next match against Maldives and Syria, Li Tie said that every match is a final match for the Chinese team, and only by winning the current opponent can we have the opportunity to challenge the next opponent. "We will help the players to adjust and recover as soon as possible, and focus on the next opponent," said Li Tie.

In this game, Wu Lei created and scored a penalty to break the deadlock for the national football team. He also instigated the attack for the second goal. After the game, he was named the best player of the game.

Wu Lei said that the national football team objectively encountered many difficulties when it moved to Sharjah from Suzhou, but as the coach Li Tie said, in order to win the game under such conditions, it is the willpower of the players who can grit their teeth that will win the final victory.

"I think that after coming here, each of us is ready to overcome difficulties," said Wu Lei.

Influenced by the epidemic situation and other factors, the remaining Group A matches of the Top 40 competition originally scheduled to be held in Suzhou were moved to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates to continue.

After winning this game, China will continue to rank second in the group. Next, it will play against Maldives and Syria on the 11th and 15th, respectively. To ensure the qualification from the top 40, it still needs to win all the last two games.

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