“Happiness comes too suddenly”-an exclusive interview with Wu Chengshu, who scored the first goal of Australian women

Xinhua News Agency, Canberra, January 15, “happiness comes too suddenly” — an exclusive interview with Wu Chengshu who scored the first goal of Australian women

Xinhua News Agency reporter Yue Dongxing

The injury stopped for more than a month, wearing protective gear to return to the field, “If you hurt your face, you will score goals with your face”…… The tested Chinese player Wu Chengshu finally scored the first goal in the Australian Women’s Football League (hereinafter referred to as “Australian Women’s Super”).

On January 14, Wu Chengshu, who left the stadium for about 6 weeks due to injury, returned to the starting lineup. At McKeller Park in the Australian capital, she helped Canberra United win Newcastle Jets in the 10th round of the league and scored the second goal.

After the game, the Chinese women’s football midfield player said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua news agency: “At that time, I felt that happiness came too suddenly and I couldn’t hide away. (ball) directly hit my mouth. In fact, I also feel that I will score today before the game.”

“They (family and friends) also watched the game. Friends said the goal was so funny that they didn’t expect the first goal this year to hit the ball with their mouths.” Speaking of this, the 26-year-old Jiangsu girl laughed.

“In fact, I have already run to that road, but the defender kicked it, then it was high and hit me directly in the face. If she doesn’t kick, it is also my route, and I will still score the ball.”

During the adjustment recovery period of more than a month, Wu Chengshu, who is cheerful, did not live easily.

On November 10, 2022, she officially joined Canberra United. At the end of November, when the team faced the Brisbane Lion Roar team away, Wu Chengshu was active and gave an assist to her teammates. However, she injured her face in the confrontation with the other player, resulting in a depression in her cheekbones, I have to undergo surgery and leave the stadium for now.

During this period, Canberra United had a poor record and suffered three consecutive defeats in December. Coach niegos Popovich baby once told reporters that the team needs Wu Chengshu very much, but it must follow the arrangement of the team doctor. Wu Chengshu was also very eager to return to the stadium. After the injury, he insisted on training and proposed that he could wear protective gear to play, and finally returned to the stadium on 14th day of this month. However, it is very uncomfortable to wear protective gear in the midsummer in Australia.

“It’s too uncomfortable. It sticks to your face when sweating. The pressure on my nose is also very uncomfortable. The sight is fine, because it is transparent.” Wu Chengshu said. Therefore, she took off the protective gear in the match and then scored.

Different from the position in the national team, Wu Chengshu played more at the back of Canberra United than at the edge of the edge. Wu Chengshu is gradually adapting to the tactical requirements of the club. “I think it’s just to sit in the midfield and not run blindly. I play double back waist with my teammates and want to connect the whole together.” She said.

In the 52nd minute, Wu Chengshu was replaced, and the fans in Canberra gave her warm applause. “I feel that the football atmosphere here is quite good. If you play well, you can be seen.” She said.

In 2023, world soccer field will focus on the women’s football World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. In this regard, Wu Chengshu said that he hoped to maintain a good state in the league and help the national team achieve good results.

“The first game of the new year (goal), I hope to continue such good luck. I hope to enter the national team list before the World Cup, help the team win the game, and also hope that I can score goals.” She said.