The national football team misses out on a top-quality naturalized player? A 26-year-old Chinese-heritage striker scores twice in a World Cup match, making history! Valued at 2.5 million euros.

In a highly anticipated Group G opener of the World Cup on June 16 Beijing time, New Zealand and Iran ended in a 2-2 draw. The 26-year-old striker Just, who netted a brace for New Zealand, also sparked This is a concern among Chinese fans because he is a second-generation Chinese.

In this match, Just started for New Zealand the game. Just 7 minutes in, he gave New Zealand the lead. After the break, in the 54th minute, Just scored again to put New Zealand back in front once more.

Although New Zealand ultimately failed to secure the win, Just made history with his brace performance in this match. He became the first New Zealand player in World Cup history to score two goals in a single game.the first New Zealand player in World Cup history to score two goals The first New Zealand player to score a brace in World Cup history. .

Previously, New Zealand had qualified for the World Cup finals in 1982 and 2010 but failed to advance past the group stage. Before this match, the team had scored only 4 goals in 9 World Cup matches total.

What particularly intrigues Chinese fans is that Just is of Chinese descent. His mother is Chinese, and his father is German. By naturalization rules based on bloodline, he was eligible to play for the Chinese men's national team. However, at the time, it seems the Chinese Football Association did not notice this rising star of Chinese heritage.