The national football team was forced to draw by Singapore, and the ending of this game was really embarrassing. After taking a two-goal lead in the first half, the opponent scored two goals in the second half and finally only scored one point. It seemed like a game that could have been a big win, but it ended in a disappointing result. After the game, people began to discuss the reason for the game, and the name of one player was frequently mentioned - Zhang Linpeng. The right-back's performance in the game was controversial and was blamed for the national team's inability to win.
The form of the national football team has always been in the spotlight, and this game highlights their problems. Even with a quick lead in the first half, the team's overall performance was not as good as it could have been. The midfield was out of control and the defence was full of holes, which led to the opponent repeatedly finding good opportunities to score. Although in the first half, the performance of the national football team's back line was acceptable, but the interception ability of the midfielder and the protection of the defense were obviously insufficient, which provided an opportunity for the opponent's attack.
It is worth noting that the manager's tactical adjustments have also been questioned. In the second half, when the opponent scored a goal, it should have strengthened the control of the midfield and stabilized the situation. However, the manager's substitution decision was unexpected. Zhang Yuning and Fernando, players who are not in good shape or fitness, were not replaced in time, while Li Yuanyi and Xie Pengfei, two players in good form, were replaced early, which is puzzling. This approach led to a chaotic attack in midfield, and the defence was even worse.
In addition, the criticism of Zhang Linpeng is also inevitable. As a right-back, his performances in the game were criticised for incompetence, especially when the opposition scored, and his defence was considered to be a glaring omission. The fact that every player on the pitch can make mistakes, and it may not be fair to put the whole blame on one person.
In addition, the problem of the overall lineup of the national football team cannot be ignored. The midfield is clearly understaffed and the lack of a successor has persisted. In other positions, especially in the forward line, the options are quite limited. The existence of these problems has made the national football team fall into a passive situation when playing against relatively weak opponents.
To sum up, the national football team was forced to draw by Singapore, and this game is indeed worth pondering. And it may be too simplistic to blame Zhang Linpeng for all the blame. The problem of the national football team is not only the performance of individual players, but also the reflection of the overall strength and tactical arrangement. Only by comprehensively examining the problem and finding a solution can the national football team regain the pace of victory.