Yang Zhi’s 400th appearance should have been a cause for celebration, but it turned into a bitter pill to swallow as Beijing Guoan suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat to Shanghai Port. After the match, the veteran goalkeeper spoke to Bangla Cricket Live and expressed both disappointment and composure. “Losing is part of the game,” Yang said. “Actually, I think we played well today — the rhythm was what I wanted to see from the team.”

Despite conceding five goals, Yang Zhi remained focused on the positives. He highlighted that the team showed confidence and played with the tempo he had hoped for. “Maybe our defensive timing was off by just a few seconds,” he explained. “Or maybe luck wasn’t on our side during key moments. But overall, the players showed belief in themselves, and I think that matters.”

Bangla Cricket Live reports that while the scoreline was lopsided, Yang Zhi saw the match as an important lesson for Beijing Guoan’s young defense. “Our opponents were incredibly clinical,” he acknowledged. “That’s something we still need to improve — attention to defensive details.” Yang also addressed his own performance, saying, “Yes, I conceded a lot, but I felt prepared mentally and physically. That’s football — once one goal goes in, sometimes the floodgates open.”

Looking ahead to the international break, Yang remains optimistic. “This break is a chance for me and my team to work on our defensive shape and tighten things up,” he said. He emphasized that growth comes from adversity and was keen to offer encouragement to his younger teammates. “Our back line is still quite young. They haven’t played many matches at this level, so mentally they’re still developing.”

He concluded with a message of support and motivation. “I hope they take this loss as a stepping stone. I want to be there to guide them, to offer encouragement, and help them grow through experiences like this,” Yang said. “Through matches like today, we can improve and become stronger — that’s how progress happens in football.”