AFC Women's Asian Cup
The win also saw the nine-time champions through to the quarter-finals and the forward is revelling in the opportunity to contribute after her recent return to the national team setup.
“I’m very happy that we won the game,” said Li. “Our mentality has improved since the last game and we played better step by step, so I’m glad.”
The goals were particularly meaningful for the midfielder, who had previously represented the Steel Roses on the global stage at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games but was not part of the squad that lifted the continental crown in India in 2022.
“Actually, I’m very happy that I could come back to this team again,” she said. “After scoring two goals, I feel much more confident and relaxed, and I’m glad I could do this for the team.”
“Actually, I’m very happy that I could come back to this team again,” she said. “After scoring two goals, I feel much more confident and relaxed, and I’m glad I could do this for the team.”
While pleased with the result, the 26-year-old also emphasised that the team is focused on continuing to improve as the competition progresses under the guidance of head coach Ante Milicic.
“I don’t think we played an exceptionally impressive game tonight, as our last win was also very special,” said the number 14. “Under the guidance of our coach, I’m sure we can continue to perform well.”
“I don’t think we played an exceptionally impressive game tonight, as our last win was also very special,” said the number 14. “Under the guidance of our coach, I’m sure we can continue to perform well.”
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With a vocal crowd making their presence felt throughout the match through relentless chants, Li also paid tribute to the fans, thanking them for adding to the atmosphere on an already memorable evening.
“I really enjoyed the crowd and seeing so many people come to support us. It made me very happy and I want to thank them for showing up,” she said. “Now I will continue towards my goal of becoming champions.”
“I really enjoyed the crowd and seeing so many people come to support us. It made me very happy and I want to thank them for showing up,” she said. “Now I will continue towards my goal of becoming champions.”
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