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The defender has emerged as one of China PR’s standout performers in Saudi Arabia, playing a key role in guiding the two-time champions into their first final appearance since their 2004 title triumph.
Whether driving the team forward in attack or producing decisive moments under pressure, Zhou has repeatedly risen to the occasion.
China PR’s run to the final has also highlighted the squad’s togetherness and resilience - after they recovered from back to back defeats to win their final group stage match – qualities that Zhou believes have been central to their success so far.
China PR’s run to the final has also highlighted the squad’s togetherness and resilience - after they recovered from back to back defeats to win their final group stage match – qualities that Zhou believes have been central to their success so far.
“We feel like a truly united team since our decisive 2-0 win against Qatar, which secured qualification for the World Cup and helped us progress from the group stage,” said the China PR captain.
“Our belief and momentum have grown and the wins against Saudi Arabia and Australia (in the knockout stage) have further strengthened our confidence that we can go all the way and lift the trophy.”
“Our belief and momentum have grown and the wins against Saudi Arabia and Australia (in the knockout stage) have further strengthened our confidence that we can go all the way and lift the trophy.”
The final against Japan, however, represents their toughest challenge yet with China PR having lost 2-1 in the group stage but for Zhou, the occasion will be an opportunity to inspire the next generation back home.
“Japan are very tough opponents. We will do our best in this match. In the previous game (against Australia in the semi-finals), we were well organised and we will make sure we show that again.
“The whole team shares the same goal, and we have worked very hard for this trophy. We will give our very best to achieve victory,” vowed the Tsinghua University High School starlet.
“Japan are very tough opponents. We will do our best in this match. In the previous game (against Australia in the semi-finals), we were well organised and we will make sure we show that again.
“The whole team shares the same goal, and we have worked very hard for this trophy. We will give our very best to achieve victory,” vowed the Tsinghua University High School starlet.
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