Two goals against Malaysia, Chinese men’s football team ends three-game losing streak

China News Service, Zhaoqing, Guangdong, November 14th The 2026 CFA China Team Zhaoqing International Football Invitational Tournament was held in Zhaoqing, Guangdong on the 14th. With the goals of Wang Yudong and Zhang Yuning, the Chinese men's football team defeated Malaysia 2:0, ending the previous three consecutive losses during international matches in September and October.

During the international matches in September and October, the Chinese team suffered three consecutive defeats, losing to New Zealand 0:3, Palestine 0:5, and Tajikistan 0:1. Before the game, Chinese team head coach Shao Jiayi said at a press conference that the team carefully summarized the losses in previous games and said that no matter what opponent it faces, it needs to play with fighting spirit and style and face the game with a proactive look.

In this game, the Chinese team adjusted their starting lineup before the start of the game. Serginho, who was originally in the starting lineup, felt unwell during the pre-match warm-up and was replaced by Yang Mingyang.

In the 10th minute, Lin Liangming passed and assisted, and Wang Yudong scored with a header, scoring his first goal in the adult national team. In the 19th minute, Wang Shangyuan passed the ball, and Zhang Yuning succeeded in countering offside and scored another goal with a shot in the penalty area, helping the Chinese team lead 2:0.

Easy side fights again, veteran Wu Xi comes off the bench and plays for the adult national team again after 1,027 days. The Malaysian team scored a goal, but it was called for offside, and then continued to attack the goal. The Chinese team's goalkeeper Li Hao made two consecutive saves to keep the goal. At the end of the game, Tierney of the Malaysian team, who had a conflict with the Chinese team players, was sent off after his second yellow changed to one red. In the end, the Chinese team defeated the Malaysian team 2:0.

After the game, Zhang Yuning said that everyone must be mentally prepared, "pay like one person" in action, and implement the coach's tactics to win this victory. Shao Jiayi praised the players' performance after the game: "They burst out with this kind of enthusiasm, passion and teamwork, which is exactly what the Chinese national team needs." He also admitted frankly that the opponent's lineup is uneven, and the team cannot take it lightly. It will adjust as soon as possible and hopes to give such a performance again.

According to the schedule, the Chinese men’s football team will face the Bahrain team on November 17. (over)