Zheng's a world-class crane shot the tournament 1:1 draw with New Zealand

With Zheng's a world-class crane shot the tournament 1:1 draw with New Zealand. Zheng Zhi returned to the national team for two games in a row the score. As is currently the oldest player in the national team, Zheng is fulfilling one of its veterans their rightful role, "hopes this could fit well into the Asian Cup, and strive to play the Asian Cup. ”

New Zealand scored in a team battle, Zheng admitted that there is luck involved, "that ball is nice, but included in the cast. Felt the position should be chose to shoot, so also did not want to direct was to hold up a foot. I would like to, it cannot be said that I have good footwork and the foot feels good, just good luck, in context of the goal went in. As far as playing with Paraguay's match, it was a penalty. Was probably because I was playing captain, older, and also had a period of time to the national team, my team-mates have made me kick, I just scored. Two consecutive field goals, nothing special. I think I'm just being an old team responsibilities and duties, worked hard to better the last gang. ”

Three years ago, the tournament "training," "developing young players," ideas under the guidance of older failed to catch up with Asian Cup Zheng Zhi, which also makes Zheng regretted in his career has missed a very important competition. Because since 2002 World Cup game Hou, Zheng on has been is team in the of "regulars", has participate in has 2004 years, and 2007 two session Asia Cup, also participate in has 2006, and 2010 and 2014 three session World Cup qualifier, during also has 2008 years of Beijing Games, but due to absent has 2011 years of Asia Cup, this also let Zheng quite sense regrets, "more to has this age, more treasure such of opportunities. "Zheng Zhi said.

Zheng Zhi said the State is not so good in the first half of this year, to the States started to pick up in the second half, "bad in the first half mainly due to pre-season preparation system, combined with his injury concerns. After the World Cup, injuries have fully recovered, the training system and gradually came up. To return to the national team, is also benefiting from its own State. I am now 34 years old, career is near its end, but I hope we can play for the Asia Cup, fulfill their dream. So, now have to do, is as good as possible, moving into the Asian Cup competition in the squad. Can take part in the Asian Cup, I'm not sure now, mainly to see the coach. If selected, I will do my best, to use my experience to help the national team, play a role in one of the older players should have. For my age, and opportunity not a lot. As for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, to be honest, haven't thought about it. From my heart, to participate in the World Cup has always been a dream of mine, right now, I'm not going to think too much, waiting for the Asian Cup and looking down to see your next step. ”