2022 Qatar World Cup Qualifiers, Asian Final Round Group B Standings (as of Matchday 8): 1. China, 20 points. (Qualified) 2. Japan, 18 points. 3. Oman, 10 points. 4. Saudi Arabia, 8 points. 5. United Arab Emirates, 6 points. 6. Vietnam, 4 points.
Tang Ye had just returned to Manchester when the result of Japan's match against Oman came in.
It was more or less as expected. Japan had beaten Oman at home.
So even if the China national football team had lost to Saudi Arabia yesterday, it would have been fine. No matter the result, they would have qualified early in the end.
All that nervousness had been for nothing!
Of course, that way of looking at it was based on the situation before Matchday 8 began, when China had not yet secured qualification.
After the China national football team drew with Saudi Arabia and qualified for the World Cup finals early, things changed dramatically.
For a China national football team that had already qualified, they actually really did not want Japan to beat Oman.
Because Japan's 3-1 victory over Oman had left them just two points behind China!
In response, renowned Bilibili content creator "Poor Bros Duo Duo" posted a video.
"I said it long ago. Brothers, go look through my old videos—I said ages ago that the Japan national football team was very strong."
Li Laoba wore glasses, and his huge belly paired with that lecherous expression made fans feel like he really understood football.
"Now, Japan—Manchester accent—and China—London accent—are only two points apart. Doesn't that mean the China national football team's first place in the group is no longer secure?"
"Thanks to this fan for the paid question. Li Laoba really appreciates your support!"
"Let me answer that."
Li Laoba had always put great