On China’s National Day holiday, the men’s national team was supposed to give fans a win.
Palestine beat them 5–0. At home. In Chongqing.
First loss to Palestine in 60 years. Before last night: 5 wins, 2 draws, 17 goals scored, 2 conceded. In 1966 China won 7–0.
Half-time was already 0–3. Al-Hamlawi scored in the 16th and 22nd. Dabbagh in first-half stoppage and the 54th. Al-Qaq in the 93rd. China hit the post twice and never scored.
FIFA ranking before kickoff: China 93, Palestine 94.
“国足0比5巴勒斯坦” went to No. 1 on Weibo. “国足输巴勒斯坦被调侃” was No. 2.
Chinese netizens: “输给常年战乱的国家5个球,脸都不要了。” Lost 5 goals to a country at war for years. No face left.
“直接解散吧。” Just disband them. “
“别让中国人又伤财又伤自尊。” Stop wasting Chinese people’s money and dignity.
Coach Shao Jiayi: sorry, no excuses, accept all criticism.
Two games, eight goals conceded, zero scored. Next up: Tajikistan, 6 October.