VÌ SAO TRUNG QUỐC PHẢN ỨNG DỮ DỘI SAU TRẬN THUA CHUNG KẾT AFC U23 MUỐI MẶT TRƯỚC NHẬT BẢN?
TL;DR
China U23's 0-4 loss to Japan U23 in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup final highlights a significant gap in football prowess and strategy, leading to widespread disappointment and criticism among Chinese netizens.
Key insights
Historical Context of China-Japan Football Rivalry
- In 1917, China defeated Japan 5-0 in the Far Eastern Championship Games.
- This historical victory is contrasted with recent defeats, highlighting a shift in football dominance.
- The video implies that past successes may contribute to current anxieties about facing Japan.
U23 Asian Cup 2026: A Disappointing Performance for China
- China U23 lost to Japan U23 with a score of 0-4 in the final match.
- The team's performance was described as 'lackluster' and 'embarrassing'.
- This defeat is seen as a continuation of a negative trend against Japan in football.
Critique of China U23's Team and Strategy
- The video criticizes the team's lack of experience and reliance on 'student-like' players.
- The coaching staff's strategy is questioned, with suggestions that they underestimated Japan.
- The team's performance is compared unfavorably to their historical achievements and the prowess of Japanese youth teams.
Netizen Reactions and Memes Reflecting Disappointment
- Chinese netizens expressed frustration and disappointment with the team's performance.
- Memes and online commentary often depicted the team as 'running out of gas' or 'dreaming'.
- The contrast between the team's perceived potential and their actual results fueled online criticism.
Key moments
- 00:04Introduction and greeting to viewers.
- 00:13Announcement of upcoming matches: Vietnam U23 vs South Korea U23 for third place, and Japan U23 vs China U23 for the final.
- 00:17Scoreboard showing Japan U23 4 - 0 China U23, with a Godfather-esque visual.
- 00:23Clip from a Chinese anti-Japanese war film, illustrating intense combat scenes.
- 00:40Scene from the same film showing Chinese characters exhibiting superhuman strength and fighting prowess.
- 00:53A humorous clip of a woman slapping a man.
- 00:55Scenic shot of a lake at sunset.
- 00:58Action shot from a football match, showing players in red and blue kits.
- 01:03Reiteration of the final score: China U23 0 - 4 Japan U23 in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.
- 01:08More action shots from the football match.
- 01:13Scene of Chinese fans cheering with flags and banners.
- 01:23Discussion about the psychological impact of the loss on Chinese fans and the historical context.
- 01:30More clips from the Chinese anti-Japanese war film, emphasizing dramatic action.
- 01:49Scene of a warrior with a bow and arrow in a forest setting.
- 02:03Image of characters from a historical Chinese drama.
- 02:06Montage of memes and clips related to gymnastics and football.
- 02:10Epic painting depicting a battle scene.
- 02:16Historical photograph of a large group of people, possibly prisoners of war.
- 02:22Image showing the cracked flags of China and Japan.
- 02:27Graphic showing players from China and Japan, with the AFC U23 Asian Cup trophy.
- 02:33Logo for the Far Eastern Championship Games.
- 02:37Historical photo of a Chinese football team.
- 02:42Action shot from the U23 Asian Cup match, with score overlay.
- 02:46Scene of Chinese players looking dejected after a loss.
- 02:50A Chinese player and a Japanese player facing each other after the match.
- 03:00Social media interface showing likes and views counter.
- 03:09Celebration scene of Japanese players.
- 03:15Title card: 'THAM HOA 0-4 KHI "SINH VIEN" DAY "TRIEU PHU" DA BONG' (Disaster 0-4 When 'Students' Teach 'Millionaires' Football).
- 03:20Japanese U23 team shown during training, performing warm-up exercises.
- 03:28A young Chinese student looking serious.
- 03:38Scenic view of apartment buildings and trees, possibly in Japan.
- 03:49A young man walking on a sidewalk with a coffee cup.
- 04:01Close-up of a football on a green field.
- 04:09Action shot from the U23 Asian Cup match, with players in red and blue kits.
- 04:45Celebration of Japanese players after scoring.
- 04:52Chinese players looking defeated on the field.
- 05:00A Chinese goalkeeper looking frustrated.
- 05:06Action shot from the U23 Asian Cup match, with players in red and blue kits.
- 05:42Japanese coach Antonio Puche Vicente holding a football.
- 06:05Comparison of Japanese players' movements to 'zombie-like' or 'playstation' style.
- 06:36Photo of the Chinese U23 team posing with a banner.
- 07:11Action shot from the U23 Asian Cup match, highlighting the dominance of Japanese players.
- 07:34Coach Antonio Puche Vicente at a press conference, looking serious.
- 08:09Japanese players celebrating a goal.
- 08:26Chinese players looking dejected after a loss.
- 08:53Chinese goalkeeper making a save.
- 09:06Discussion about the perceived lack of skill and experience in the Chinese U23 team compared to Japan.
- 09:35Title card: 'PHAN UNG CUA NETIZEN TRUNG QUOC' (Reaction of Chinese Netizens).
- 09:39A woman looking distressed at a desk.
- 09:51Coach Antonio Puche Vicente waving.
- 10:01Two people walking on sand dunes.
- 10:16Action shot from the U23 Asian Cup match.
- 10:38Chinese fans cheering with flags.
- 10:54Explosion scene from a war film.
- 11:16Close-up of the Vietnamese flag waving.
- 11:27Scene of traffic in Vietnam, with many motorbikes.
- 11:35Vietnamese U23 players celebrating with medals.
- 11:41Action shot from a football match, with Vietnamese and other players.
- 11:53Vietnamese U23 players standing solemnly.
- 12:02Vietnamese player on the ground in despair.
- 12:05Action shot from the U23 Asian Cup match, with Vietnamese players.
- 12:12Vietnamese player on the ground in despair.
- 12:16Action shot from the U23 Asian Cup match, with Vietnamese and other players.
- 12:28Scene of Vietnamese fans watching a match.
- 13:13Conclusion: Football is not a movie, and China's 0-4 loss is a costly lesson.
- 13:15Scoreboard showing 0-4 with footballs.
- 13:19Action shot from the U23 Asian Cup match.
- 13:34Vietnamese U23 players posing for a photo.
- 13:41Image of the Vietnamese coach.
- 13:47Scene of a Japanese street festival with lanterns.
- 13:54Close-up of the Chinese flag.
- 14:00End screen with 'Thank you for watching!' and subscription prompts.