Korean media: Chinese women s football team has also become "Shaolin football", trying to make up for the lack of technology with physical confrontation

On the evening of July 9, in the first round of the Women's East Asian Cup, the Chinese women's football team drew 2-2 with the South Korean women's football team at the Suwon World Cup Stadium. Although he scored a goal at the last moment to draw the Chinese team, the Korean media did not seem to be satisfied with the result.

Korean media "X sports" published an article titled "Chi Xiaoran was kicked by the Chinese team's "Shaolin Football" action, and the opponent only received a yellow card, and there was no additional punishment because there was no VAR", accusing the Chinese women's football team of being too rude in this game.

The media wrote: "Faced with China's deadly flying tackle, the South Korean team fell many times but could not get properly punished because they did not have VAR, which is regrettable. Especially for Chi Xiaoran's obvious foul that could be sent off with a red card, he finally gave only a yellow card warning. This scene is really regrettable."

"The controversial scene occurred in the 39th minute of the first half. When Chinese player Liu Jing rushed to the football, he raised his foot and kicked Chi Xiaoran's chest. The defenseless Chi Xiaoran was kicked directly by Liu Jing's foot. Falling down. Liu Jing's behavior was an obvious violent act that had nothing to do with the ball, and it was completely reasonable even if he was sent off directly by a red card. However, the referee only took out a yellow card. This was a foul that would 100% lead to a red card if there was a VAR. However, due to the lack of VAR, the referee failed to see the situation clearly, and the initial penalty result remained unchanged. Throughout the game, such shocking scenes continued. "

" Since then, China's "Shaolin football" style of play is becoming increasingly rampant. Fouls that should have been sent off only serve as warnings, which makes them feel like there is nothing to be afraid of and begin to force Korean players. "

"In fact, the rough style of play is the usual style of China. They seem to want to use their bodies to collide with their bodies because of their lack of strength. However, even if VAR is introduced, it has no effect at all. However, there is no VAR in this event, and it cannot curb the rough style of play of Chinese teams. When the referee makes an improper penalty, there is no way to correct it."

" Fortunately, the South Korean men's and women's national teams will not meet the Chinese team again after the first round of the game with China, but in other games, the "Shaolin football" style of play of Chinese teams is likely to continue."