China News Service, Beijing, October 31 (Reporter Zeng Yue) On the 30th, cheers and shouts could be heard at the football stadium of Beijing Normal University. The friendly match between the women’s football team of Beijing Normal University and the women’s football team of the University of Montpellier in France started here.
From October 29th to October 30th, the “Sino-French University Football Humanities Exchange Event” was held in Beijing. The men’s and women’s football teams of the University of Montpellier participated in exchange competitions with many Chinese universities. The final battle was held in Beijing on the afternoon of the 30th. Normal University staged.
The women’s football team of Beijing Normal University has a brilliant record of winning the FIU Football World Cup, and the women’s football team of the University of Montpellier has won the French University League football championship. The two powerful teams met on the green field and staged a wonderful showdown.
In the 20th minute of the first half, the Beijing Normal University women’s football team attacked from the left corner kick and Zhou Xinyu scored with a header. The Beijing Normal University women’s football team took a 1:0 lead. In the second half, the game changed sides and the two sides got corner kicks and free kicks many times. The situation on the court was stalemate. After fierce competition, the game finally ended with a score of 1:0.
On the afternoon of October 30, the women’s football team of Beijing Normal University held a friendly match against the women’s football team of the University of Montpellier in France. (Photo courtesy of the organizer)
“Today the two sides were evenly matched, and the players performed very well. We may have better luck, taking advantage of the home court.” Lang Jian, head coach of the Beijing Normal University women’s football team, told a reporter from China News Service that France has a profound football culture and hopes that China and France The young people have in-depth exchanges, use the ball to make friends and use the ball as a medium to promote cultural affinity between the two countries.
Dumazert Frederic, head coach of the women’s football team at the University of Montpellier, said that the Chinese youth had a clear advantage in the first half and the French youth actively caught up in the second half, but there was still room for growth. It is hoped that in the future, young people from the two countries will have more opportunities to discuss and exchange ideas, and even conduct joint player training to share each other’s teaching experience.
After walking off the field, players from both sides shook hands, hugged each other and exchanged jerseys. Sofia, a member of the women’s football team of the University of Montpellier, said that her first visit to China was a novel and rich experience. During the process, she opened up to her Chinese peers and felt the friendly atmosphere here, and she also gained a deeper understanding of China.
Tong Xiaoxuan, captain of the Beijing Normal University women’s football team, took many photos with her new French friends. “Football itself is a very attractive sport. I am very happy that young people from China and France can participate in it, learn from each other and improve themselves through the medium of football,” she said.
When the Chinese and French youths exchanged gifts, Dumazette went straight to the Chinese coaching bench and presented the neatly folded coaching uniforms to the Beijing Normal University women’s football coaching team.
This is his fifth visit to China. In his view, although French and Chinese cultures have many similarities, he can gain fresh cultural experiences every time he comes to China. Sports opens a window for the people of the two countries to better experience the charm of multiculturalism.
“I think this game is very rewarding for both students and coaches.” Bi Yan, former captain of the Chinese women’s football team and current head coach of the Beijing Normal University women’s football team, said that overall, both sides have their own offensive and defensive tactics and are worth learning from each other. Learn from each other. “The French youth’s desire for the ball and the spirit of fighting for every ball on the court, including their love and devotion to football, have taught us a lot. I also tell our students to maintain a heart of love and never give up. ”
As the “Sino-French University Football Humanities Exchange Activities” came to an end, the University of Montpellier football team’s trip to China also came to an end.
“Sports knows no borders.” Pascal Mandelbaum, Executive Vice Dean of the School of Sports Technology and Sciences at the University of Montpellier, said that he visited many Chinese universities during this trip and was impressed by the campus facilities and equipment, especially the sports facilities. Very impressed. After returning to China, he will further promote the implementation of more cooperation with Chinese universities and believes that he will come to China again for exchanges in the near future.
Chen Xing, Vice President of Beijing Normal University, said that 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. He hopes that through this exchange event, Chinese and French young people can use football as a link to convey friendship, accelerate the “two-way rush” of Sino-French cultural exchanges, and contribute to building a destiny for mankind. The community contributes the power of youth. (over)
