"Analyze the reason for the loss immediately."

On the 8th (Korean time), China's 'Zhibo.com' reported, "The China Football Association (CFA) was furious about the early exit of the youth national teams," adding that "CFA Chairman Song Kai, who was watching the match in person, gathered the players as soon as the game ended to analyze the reason for their elimination."

The China U17 national team lost 1-2 to Uzbekistan in the 'AFC U17 Asian Cup Group A second match' held on the 6th at the Taif Oka Sports Club Stadium in Saudi Arabia.

After losing to the host country Saudi Arabia 1-2 in the first match, China's elimination was confirmed with two consecutive losses. The participation of China's U17 team in the World Cup was also canceled. China is left with only the final match against Thailand, which also has two losses on the 10th.

China had hope when Zhang Chengrui scored the first goal in the 33rd minute of the first half. However, they conceded an equalizer to Kasanov in stoppage time of the first half. In the 41st minute of the second half, Aliyev scored the decisive goal, sinking the Chinese team.

After the defeat, the Chinese players, realizing their elimination, cried together. They are players who received extensive support from the Chinese government, being called the 'golden generation.' However, the results were as disastrous as their predecessors. Chinese football reaffirmed that it is a third-rate sport even in Asia.

Chinese media also turned their backs on the defeat. 'Zhibo.com' reported, "The players looked like they were about to cry. Their disappointment was evident. The players were discouraged and had lost hope, as Saudi Arabia had already confirmed China's elimination by beating Thailand 3-1."

China aimed for a U17 World Cup appearance for the first time in 20 years with the golden generation, but it was also thwarted, leading to significant frustration. This newspaper noted, "Even reaching the quarterfinals could have earned them a World Cup spot. China has once again missed the chance to qualify for the World Cup after being eliminated in the group stage."

The CFA, which is focusing on youth development while neglecting adult national teams, was furious about the performance in this tournament. Especially since CFA Chairman Song Kai, elected under the banner of revitalizing youth football in China, was enraged by the early exit after just two games. Zhibo.com explained, "Following the defeat to Uzbekistan, Song Kai gathered the coaching staff and the Chinese team."

This outlet reported, "After losing the match, Song Kai immediately held a lengthy speech directed at the coaching staff and the Chinese players. He stated, 'There is a need to understand Chinese football,' urging for mental preparation for a long-term fight."

It was literally a speech from a division commander in the military. Zhibo.com explained, "After the Chinese team drew 2-2 in a friendly match against South Korea at home, Song Kai overestimated the team. However, when the results did not come, he emphasized mental strength to the players in anger."

This outlet highlighted, "Despite the end of the match, the CFA entered into emergency meetings. They continuously held meetings on the 6th and 7th to discuss why they lost," emphasizing that "a report on the underperformance of the U-17 team will be submitted after the final match against Thailand."

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