In order to eliminate the impact, neither team allowed players to accept additional interviews with reporters, but instead asked reporters to attend the post-match press conference.
So...
After Zhang Kuang returned to the locker room, he was called by Troussier, who asked him to clean up quickly and then went with him to attend the post-match press conference.
Fan Chun-yip, as the captain, did not attend the press release meeting. He had no objection. He knew what he would face when the press release was released after the game. Some things must be explained by the person involved to be more convincing.
Otherwise, it will become a bigger 'misunderstanding' that 'the official suppressed the person concerned and did not let the person concerned speak out', so it is more appropriate to go to Zhang Kuang.
About ten minutes later, Zhang Kuang and Troussier, as well as Camacho and Zheng Zhi all sat on the rostrum of the press conference.
Troussier: "Dear friends from the media, good evening, everyone. Thank you for staying here at this time.
Tonight is a beautiful night, because China Hong Kong Team scored valuable three points in the first round of Group A of the top 20 in the third stage of the 2014 Brazil World Cup Asia qualifying round, and also got a 4-goal difference.
So, this beautiful night belongs to China Hong Kong Team, thank you to all the players, coaching staff, Football Association staff and club personnel who worked hard for China Hong Kong's victory, thank you."
Reporter: "Mr. Troussier, the first question that everyone is concerned about is, why did you replace Zhang Kuang at the beginning of the second half? What are the considerations and purposes?"
Troussier babbled. "I know you are most concerned about this issue. In fact, it is not complicated. There are three reasons: The first is to accumulate energy for the match against Jordan Team four days later. Everyone knows that Zhang Kuang will not fall behind in Manchester United's competition, but he is not an iron man. Under the condition of ensuring victory, let him save his energy as much as possible. This is not a bad thing.
The second reason is that I want to test the level of China Hong Kong Team's strength without Zhang Kuang, so that I can come up with new tactics in subsequent games.
The third reason is that we have already scored four goals. Competition comes first, friendship comes second. If the first goal is accomplished, then we can consider the second goal."
I have to say that Troussier is a very professional coach. He has stayed at Asia for a long time and he understands all the ways of the world, so his level of speaking is also pretty good.
Reporter: "Are you satisfied with the second half of the game? Hong Kong Team did not concede the ball and also caused several threats."
Troussier: "Satisfied, but they can do better. Of course, it may be because my 361 formation restricted them. Next, we have to get used to changing from a weak team to a strong team, so the weak team's playing style needs to change slightly."
Reporter: "Then what do you think of your opponent? What do you think of China National Team's performance tonight?"
Troussier: "I have coached Asia for many years, and I have played against China National Team once or twice, but tonight, in my opinion, this is when China National Team is at its weakest. Maybe they are going through the pain of change, and this is not the level they should be."
Reporter: "In what specific areas is it not working?"
Troussier smiled, "It's not convenient for me to answer this. I'm just saying it based on my many years of coaching experience at Asia and my experience playing against China National Team."
Reporter: "Zhang Kuang, was it the head coach's decision to replace you at halftime, your personal decision, or someone else's decision?"
Zhang Kuang smiled, "Of course when the head coach asked me if I could still hold on, I said why not replace me? Anyway, I have scored four goals. If I don't work hard to score goals on the field, why waste my energy?
If I score a goal on the field, I will not be scolded by the fans in the Mainland. They will say that I will stab one of my own people when I get the opportunity. By then I will be no longer a human being, so I might as well leave the field.
Therefore, the end of the game is not only the head coach's idea of arranging the team and considering the schedule, but also my personal idea. This is not the decision of any one person."
Zhang Kuang What you said is reasonable and very practical.
It really made those people who said "Zhang Kuang gave up under pressure" doubt their own suspicions for a moment. Could it be that it was really their own conspiracy theory?
Reporter: "Then you don't want revenge?"
Zhang Kuang: "Revenge? What kind of revenge? I do have hatred for some people, but these people have been punished and punished, and because of me, they have been permanently nailed to the pillar of shame.
Therefore, I don't have any deep grudges with the country. I will not hold the blame for the behavior of certain people on the entire national team and China national football team.
Is it possible that when a farmer's uncle lost his rice field because of a bottle of fake pesticide, he resented the country, the government, and the people?
Then this is not a normal thing to hold a grudge, this is a wrong path, unable to distinguish right from wrong, and unclear about Bai family national hatred.
Such people are easily led by outsiders. As long as someone casually points out a social injustice, they can hate the country, the nation, and the system. They have no independent thinking ability."
Reporter: "Then what do you think is the ability to think independently?"
Zhang Kuang: "Independent... Oh, that's not right. This is the post-game press conference for the game. Why are we talking about this? Do you have any other questions?"
Reporter: "You played half a game with the national team today. What do you think is the biggest problem of the national team right now?"
Zhang Kuang: "I think there is no need to always criticize just because we lose. If criticism could solve the problem, I think China fans and the media would have helped China National Team solve all the problems.
The national team has many problems with losing. Their biggest problem is that they shouldn't lose. If they don't lose, there will be no problem. How can they not lose in key games? That is to practice with strong teams more often, and then select a group of players who will get stronger as they play. It's that simple."
Reporter: "Is there no problem with tactics, basic skills, or the ability to handle the ball?"
Zhang Kuang: "Of course there is. I have said it all. If you really have to pursue one problem after another, everything is a problem. Not only tactics, basic abilities, ball handling abilities, training, logistics, weather, luck, pressure from fans and public opinion, etc., are all reasons for losing.
But looking for these problems can't solve the problem of losing, so what can we do if we find these problems? Maybe we will continue to lose next time."
Reporter: "You mean the way to solve the problem is to constantly compete with strong teams, and then eliminate players with poor abilities during the game and let the players with strong abilities stay, so that you can not lose in official competitions?"
Zhang Kuang gave a thumbs up. "You understand what I mean. There is no other skill in competitive sports. It is to improve yourself through practice after learning the theory.
This is like learning martial arts. In the past, China martial arts was very strong because after learning martial arts, you can challenge the masters everywhere, and then continuously improve your actual combat ability in the competition.
Today's martial arts is very weak, because if you challenge others and hurt others, you will be arrested and imprisoned, so no one dares to fight in actual combat. Therefore, the actual combat ability of people who learn martial arts is made fun of every day by those who practice boxing.
The same goes for football, if you let the players of the national team play against Manchester United every day, and when they score 55 points against Manchester United, is that still unfair to the Asia team?"
Reporter: "Next, what do you think the goal of Hong Kong Team is?"
Zhang Kuang: "To reach the top ten, World Cup, I hope to reach at least the top 16 on World Cup in 2014."
Reporter: "With such a high goal, do you think the current Hong Kong Team can achieve it?"
Zhang Kuang: "There is a 5% chance, and the remaining 95%, we will slowly improve and change. The first is to improve the ability of the existing players, and the second is to let stronger players join and eliminate the unfit players."
Reporter: "If we want to eliminate old players, will it affect the interests of some teams and then they will interfere with it?"
Zhang Kuang: "This is competitive sports, not an official career. It also depends on seniority. Who has more qualifications and experience? Competitive sports means that if you are good at it, you will get better. If you are not good at it, let the people who are good at it go. It's that simple.
Even I, Zhang Kuang, am the same. When one day someone who is better than me comes, then I will still give up my position. I will not say that my qualifications are higher than anyone else, but I will always occupy that position. If this is the case, then disband the team as soon as possible and stop playing. It is a waste of taxpayers' money and the enthusiasm of the fans.
Is Ronaldo's qualifications high enough? Then the team has always made him the core of the team because of his high qualifications? Not only is this not the case for the club, but also Brazil National Team, right?
Therefore, if a team's head coach doesn't even have the ability to find the strongest team and no longer has the power to recruit the strongest players, then the head coach should give way. It doesn't matter how strong your technical and tactical skills are."
Reporter: "..."
The host and staff at the scene were all speechless by Zhang Kuang.
When Troussier heard such sharp words from Zhang Kuang, he covered his mouth and laughed. Not only did he do this, but many reporters and staff also did the same, and they all knew who Zhang Kuang was referring to.
Seeing that the reporters had no other questions, the host changed the topic.
"Now, I would like to invite the head coach of the away team China National Team to speak. Mr. Camacho, please!"
Camacho is sitting on the rostrum, with microphones and recorders in front of him. Spain's expression is still calm, but anyone can see the fatigue and disappointment hidden in his eyes.
"In terms of results, this was a disappointing game," Camacho spoke, his voice low and slow, "In the first half, our defensive focus was seriously lacking, and the restrictions on the opponent's core players were completely ineffective.
Zheng Zhi and Huang Bowen have tried their best to make up for the holes in the midfield, but the overall rhythm of the team is chaotic and there are too many mistakes. I will carefully review the game and adjust the team's status as soon as possible to make up for the regret of this defeat.
In the second half, the shortcomings of our team's offensive ability were exposed. Obviously, our players' abilities were not fully utilized, and there were also certain shortcomings in some basic abilities.
Next, we will strengthen training, improve techniques and tactics, and strive to achieve the expected results in subsequent games."
Reporter: "Mr. Camacho, you said before the game that you would 'focus on guarding Zhang Kuang'. But Zhang Kuang scored three goals in the whole game. What do you think is wrong with your defensive deployment?"
Camacho was silent for a few seconds, then shook his head. "Zhang Kuang is a world-class player, and our players are obviously not ready to defend against world-class players.
We did make targeted arrangements, but when executing on the field, our defense frequently made misjudgments. We were half a beat too late in predicting his start time and his direction of change. Facing a player of this level, being half a beat too late is a disaster."
Reporter: "Are the players brought by China National Team this time all the best players in each position in the country? Do you have any autonomy in selecting players?
Does China national football team have an elimination system? Will some players who have been performing poorly be eliminated? This is your first game coaching China National Team. How will losing cause you trouble in the next games?"
Camacho: "Yes, I still need the team's advice on player selection. I haven't got real power yet, but I believe I will soon.
As for the elimination system you mentioned, I will consider it. Mr. Zhang Kuang is right. This is a competitive sport, and there is no need to talk about seniority or seniority.
Losing in the first official game of coaching is indeed a headache, but it does not mean that the sky is falling. It shows that there are problems with the previous preparations, and there are still opportunities for correction later. There are still five games in the group stage. I believe we can correct it and finally qualify for the top ten games."
Reporter: "Is there any plan to qualify for World Cup?"
Camacho: "That's still too far away, let's get to the top ten first."
At this time, the reporters finished asking Camacho and then asked Zheng Zhi.
Reporter: "Team Zheng, as the captain of the team, what do you think of the defeat?"
Zheng Zhi: "Hong Kong Team was beyond our expectations. At the same time, I also played football with Premier League. To be honest, I also faced the world's top stars at that time, but in today's duel with Zhang Kuang, Zhang Kuang is a player with extraordinary ability that I have never met before.
This is not the star I know. This is much more dangerous than the average top star Europe. Whether it is in physical confrontation or technical skills, our understanding of Zhang Kuang is lacking.
Even before we played against Hong Kong Team, we already thought that Zhang Kuang was very strong in the team atmosphere, but we still underestimated his strength.
I really didn't expect that China would produce such a strong world-class player. It's not unfair to lose to Zhang Kuang, which shows that we still have many shortcomings.
In fact, we were very frustrated when we lost, but after everyone returned to the locker room, we were not so frustrated, because since Zhang Kuang can be so strong, why can't we?
There may be differences in talent, but we are all from China, so we can do one-third or even one-fourth of his ability, right? If this is possible, then it is possible for us to break into World Cup."
Reporter: "Then what do you think of the previous conflict between Zhang Kuang and China national football team? Many domestic fans are criticizing him."
Zheng Zhi: "I can't comment on this, but Zhang Kuang is a player worthy of respect on the court. As a player of China, he is an example worthy of our learning and following.
In fact, the success of Zhang Kuang confirms what he said before, 'Whether a China player is good or not is not a matter of race.' Since it is not a matter of race, then other problems can be solved."
Reporter: "..."
After the reporters asked a few more innocuous questions, the press conference ended.
CCTV broadcast the post-match press conference live. After the press conference ended, He Wei and Xu Yang interpreted the press conference.
He Wei: "Director Xu, what do you think of this press conference? Has it clarified any questions in your mind?"
Xu Yang: "Well, basically everything has been answered. Let me talk about the issue of Zhang Kuang being replaced at halftime. I think Zhang Kuang may have taken the initiative in it.
Because he is slowly becoming mature now, as he said, he has no deep grudge against the national team, and there is no need to score a goal and then create a tragedy, so that he can feel proud and satisfied that his great revenge has been avenged.
Therefore, it is more appropriate not to play than to stay on the court. I think this reason is very strong and there is no problem. If it were me, I would do the same.
Back then, he was arrested and sentenced by unfair people, and those who deserved to be nailed to the pillar of shame by public opinion were also nailed. Maybe he will be nailed to it for the rest of his life.
So, what is the point of deep hatred? If we continue to hate, there will be no right and wrong and no pattern."
He Wei nodded in agreement. "Then, what else is there?"
Xu Yang: "Also, he mentioned the problems of the national team. I have been thinking about the problems of the national team and how to solve them.
In fact, Zhang Kuang gives us a simple view of the problem. If we just look at technical and tactical problems, basic abilities, weather, logistics and other issues, we can find a lot of them, and we can find them every day.
As he said, competitive sports is very simple. Since there is no insurmountable limit caused by race, it is about comparing who chooses better players and who has more experience.
Just start from these two aspects, no matter how ugly it is, it will be 80% correct, at least it will not be a problem to become a top-notch Asia team."
He Wei: "What do you think of what Camacho said? He said that he has not yet obtained the power to select people."
Xu Yang: "This is an old problem. I think Football Association has a big personnel problem this time. It's basically a reshuffle. So some old problems need to be solved. A head coach doesn't even have the power to select people or even eliminate people. It really doesn't make sense.
Just to formulate technical and tactical skills, many people can do it, so why spend a lot of money to hire an outsider..."
He Wei: "In the end, Zheng Zhi said that after they lost to Hong Kong Team, they felt less depressed when they returned to the locker room. What do you think?"
Xu Yang: "Because the members of the national team found that the biggest problems they thought before were gone, and instead were left with some minor problems, they gained confidence after losing. This is the confidence Zhang Kuang brought to the players of the national team. Ethnology does not exist."
He Wei: "When I was chatting with Zhang Kuang at the United Kingdom, he told me that the so-called ethnography is a kind of public opinion war that someone deliberately suppresses China people.
This is just like the Qing Dynasty, in order to make the Han people surrender to the Manchus, they deliberately said that the Han people were inferior to the Manchus. Then over time, the Han people lost their desire to compete with the Manchus.
The purpose of spreading ethnography in China is to attack China's talent advantages in all aspects and make everyone think that China people are inferior to foreigners.
Zhang Kuang proved with facts that ethnocentrism does not exist. Therefore, the members of the national team felt at ease after losing to Hong Kong Team."