AFC U23 Asian Cup
China PR produced a brilliant second half to defeat Vietnam 3-0 on Tuesday with Peng Xiao netting the opener with a splendid header.
“The changes we made in personnel (starting line-up) and tactics showed their effect on the field. The whole team carried out the head coach’s instructions perfectly, and I believe this win was fully deserved,” said Peng Xiao.
“The first goal was expected, I saw it coming. The Vietnam defender was interfering with me the whole time, pulling at me but the cross was really good – Zhang Hao sent it to my head and I just directed it into the net.”
“The first goal was expected, I saw it coming. The Vietnam defender was interfering with me the whole time, pulling at me but the cross was really good – Zhang Hao sent it to my head and I just directed it into the net.”
Pang Xiao then had a goal disallowed for offside, with the defender saying it would only serve as motivation to get one against Japan.
“It's a bit disappointing to not score a second but in the end, we won, and that’s what matters. It doesn’t matter how many minutes I get to play in the final, I will give it my all. Success comes from working hard and daring to take a chance.
“For now we just want to enjoy this victory. We trust the coaching staff will analyse the match and tell us what we need to do, and our job is simply to carry it out.”
“It's a bit disappointing to not score a second but in the end, we won, and that’s what matters. It doesn’t matter how many minutes I get to play in the final, I will give it my all. Success comes from working hard and daring to take a chance.
“For now we just want to enjoy this victory. We trust the coaching staff will analyse the match and tell us what we need to do, and our job is simply to carry it out.”
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