Club: China NT Year: 2004/06 Brand: Adidas Jersey Type: Away Size: M Player Name: Sun Jihai 7 Chest length (cm): 54 Shirt length (cm): 73 Condition: 8/10 History: China’s national team had a strong and memorable campaign in the 2004 AFC Asian Cup, ultimately finishing as runners-up. Coached by the experienced Bora Milutinović, the team impressed with solid performances, culminating in their first appearance in an Asian Cup final since 1984.
Throughout the tournament, China was anchored by a strong defense and midfield. Key players included captain Zheng Zhi, who was instrumental in midfield, and striker Li Jinyu, who provided crucial goals. In the group stage, China topped their group with two wins and a draw, defeating Bahrain and Indonesia, and drawing with South Korea. This set up a quarterfinal clash against Iraq, where China emerged victorious, winning 3-1 thanks to goals from Li Jinyu and others.
In the semifinal, China faced Iran, where they won 4-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in normal time. The win sent them to the final, where they faced Japan. Despite a spirited effort, China fell 3-1 to Japan in the final, with Li Jinyu scoring their only goal.
Overall, China’s 2004 Asian Cup campaign was a significant achievement, showcasing their growing footballing stature in Asia and providing a foundation for future success.
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