CCTV5 Live Broadcast: China vs Curacao - Shao Jiayi's First Match as Coach, Opponent's Star Player Chen Dayi

At 14:00 Beijing time on March 27, after missing several international match days, the Chinese national team finally returns to action, facing Curacao at Sydney's Accor Stadium. CCTV5 will broadcast the match live.

China vs Curacao, key points of the match are as follows:

First:The situation of both teams! China ranks 93rd in the world, with a total squad value of 12.48 million euros; Curacao ranks 81st, with a total squad value of 28.38 million euros, and has already qualified for the 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup. Interestingly, Chen Dayi, previously hailed by fans as the best naturalized player candidate for China, is Curacao's highest-valued player, estimated at 4.5 million euros by Transfermarkt and playing for Sheffield United in the English Championship. Note that Chen Dayi is a fourth-generation Chinese descendant, so he cannot be naturalized based on ancestry; he would need to live in China for five years. Therefore, online rumors about China naturalizing Chen Dayi are essentially impossible.

Second:Shao Jiayi's First Match! This friendly match arranged by FIFA is the best opportunity for China to test its squad. New coach Shao Jiayi will face his first official match since taking charge, and fans have expectations for him. However, the national team roster includes players who have not appeared in the Chinese Super League this season, such as Shanghai Shenhua substitute goalkeeper Ma Zhen, who is also the son-in-law of former national team star Fan Zhiyi. Thus, Shao Jiayi's selection decisions have faced scrutiny. In sports, results and performance speak for themselves. China vs Curacao—let's see what Shao Jiayi's team shows on the field!

A towering tree does not grow in a day. Therefore, the Chinese national team needs to step forward steadily, play more matches, engage in real competition, and improve through facing strong opponents and high-quality games.