AFC Women's Asian Cup
Playing in her fifth consecutive AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Zhang struck China PR’s second goal in first half added time as the defending champions eased to victory.
Having lifted the coveted trophy four years ago, Zhang knows that China PR will have to improve in the coming games if they are to once again challenge for the trophy.
“Actually we had very high expectations of this game but we were so rushed to perform well that we didn’t do as well as we wanted and it’s something that we have to improve on for the next game,” said Zhang.
“Both mentally and physically, we need to change. In this first game we were very rushed, not only the older players but the young ones too. With some improvements, hopefully we can do better in the next games.”
“Actually we had very high expectations of this game but we were so rushed to perform well that we didn’t do as well as we wanted and it’s something that we have to improve on for the next game,” said Zhang.
“Both mentally and physically, we need to change. In this first game we were very rushed, not only the older players but the young ones too. With some improvements, hopefully we can do better in the next games.”
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Zhang’s first involvement with the competition was back in 2010 on home soil with China PR defeated by DPR Korea in the semi-finals.
As one of the veterans in the team, Zhang believes she holds additional responsibilities, especially considering that lack of international experience in the China PR side at Australia 2026.
As one of the veterans in the team, Zhang believes she holds additional responsibilities, especially considering that lack of international experience in the China PR side at Australia 2026.
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“As one of the older players, I should have some responsibility to help and lead the young player. To pass the experience on.
“Of course, it’s very natural for any team to have new players come and old players leave but one thing that shouldn’t change, is that we keep our tradition which is to unite and fight together.”
“Of course, it’s very natural for any team to have new players come and old players leave but one thing that shouldn’t change, is that we keep our tradition which is to unite and fight together.”
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