Fortunately, Xie Hui had weathered that initial slump. Just when many fans thought he might sink into depression from then on, the veteran adjusted in time and, after recovering from his injury, found a second spring in his career.
Judging by his performances in this East Asian Cup, his current ability was in no way inferior to what it had been in his prime.
What was more, with Lin Feng now in the National Football Team midfield, target men like him who needed support from their teammates had become valuable once again.
As long as his own form did not decline, he should have a place in the National Football Team for a long time to come.
Leading 2–0, the National Football Team played with even greater ease.
With all psychological pressure lifted, the National Football Team players performed better and better, their tight passing-and-moving combinations leaving everyone dazzled.
The fans were stunned, feeling strangely unfamiliar with this National Football Team's performance.
Could our national team really pull off this kind of combination play?
I'm not dreaming, am I?
Compared to them, the people of North Korea wished far more desperately that they were dreaming.
Because during this stretch, the National Football Team's attacks had nearly pressed them to the point where they could not breathe.
In the 33rd minute, a National Football Team attack caused chaos in North Korea's penalty area.
The National Football Team's first shot missed, and the follow-up struck the post, but possession remained at the Chinese team's feet.
Just as Zhao Xuri on the edge of the box hesitated over whether to take a speculative shot or send the ball back into the area for his teammates to contest in the air, something unexpected happened inside the box.
Amid the chaos, someone from the National