Chinese men's football team defeated Uzbekistan on penalty kick to win Asian Games bronze medal

China News Service, October 3 (Reporter Li Zhiquan) On October 3, local time, in the third and fourth place finals of the men's football team at the Aichi Nagoya Asian Games, the Chinese team and the Uzbekistan team tied 2-2 in regular time. The Chinese team won the penalty shootout 4-3 and won the bronze medal. The Chinese team returned to the Asian Games men's football podium for the first time in 28 years.

After the game, veteran Wu Xi said that this bronze medal came from the joint efforts of players, coaches and the entire work team. "Everyone is very happy. Being able to win this bronze medal, I think is the result of the joint efforts of the players, coaches, and all the staff."

Regarding the team's 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan and the final victory through a penalty shootout, Wu Xi said: "I think the most important thing in this game is the result. We worked hard together and finally won the game through a penalty shootout. I think everyone united and became a rope."

Wu Xi believes that the team showed firm belief and determination from the beginning of the game. "First of all, it's a sense of belief, but also the fans, the atmosphere on the court, and our determination. I think this is very important. We just want to get this medal."

Talking about the team's substitution adjustments in the second half, Wu Xi said that the team needs to maintain high-intensity defense against the opponent. "By substituting players and allowing players with more physical strength to play, we also achieved the results we wanted and played a very beautiful game today."