mtl008 Chapter 134 A Teammate Like a Pig (Part 1!)
Chapter 134 A Teammate Like a Pig (Part 1!)
Chapter 134 Teammates Like Pigs (Second Update!)
According to the starting list officially announced by the AFC before the game, the Chinese team has a large-scale change in terms of formation and personnel compared to the previous game.From a 4-2-3-1 formation to a double forward formation close to 4-4-2, the goalkeeper and defense personnel are exactly the same as the previous game.In the midfield, Lippi replaced Liang Xin with Wu Xi, and partnered with Zheng Zhi as a double defensive midfielder. Yu Dabao, who played as a single arrow in the previous game, appeared in the left midfielder, Wen Zhihao came to the right, and the double forwards were the old and new partners of Gao Lin and Zhang Yuning.
On the surface, the Chinese team's offense will play the role of the two centers more directly, but many senior reporters believe that how it works on the court still needs to be observed.As a master tactician, Lippi will definitely not abolish his martial arts in this kind of game and weaken the role of Wen Zhihao, the core of the offense.
The Iranian coach Queiroz, who has the home court advantage, chose to be steady. Except for replacing the supernova Azmoun with Feyenoord striker Jahan Bakhsh, the other starting players are exactly the same as the entire top twelve.
He Wei could not help showing a bit of worry when he saw the starting lineup of both sides: "Wen Zhihao hit the wing, then Zheng Zhi and Wu Xi in the middle will have to endure a huge test. Ezato Lahi and Saujay are the offensive engines of the Iranian team. Although we must focus on defensive counterattacks in this game, the midfielder is the real lifeline...Maybe we will not be able to understand Father Lippi's intentions until the game."
When the national anthem was played before the game, the Azadi Stadium, which can accommodate [-] spectators, was filled with cheers. All the fans opened their arms collectively, praying that Allah would be with them and escort the victory.
The close integration of religious fanaticism and fierce confrontational football is one of the wonders of Arab football.
The kick-off time of the game is 03:30 p.m. BJ time, [-]:[-] p.m. local time in Tehran. The stadium happens to be a yin-yang field at this time, and the direction of the left goal chosen by the Chinese team happens to be from the weak to the strong side, which invisibly increases the degree of difficulty.
In the initial stage of the game, the Chinese team showed the momentum of fighting to the end. Zheng Zhi's multiple interceptions in the midfield won the Chinese team continuous counterattack opportunities. Wen Zhihao singled out the left back Mohammadi on the right many times to open a breakthrough. However, Zhang Yuning did not get a chance to play in the last game.
He Wei regretted that the Chinese team did not turn the advantage of the scene into a meaningful lead: "The spirit of the young players who dare to fight and show courage is worthy of recognition, but in such a game, every opportunity is precious, and Zhang Yuning can be more calm."
The side with rich experience and superior strength is often slower to heat up.The Iranian team was lucky to escape the Chinese team's opening offensive, and the pressing force gradually increased. The Iranian team's offense and defense were integrated, and the power of the midfield's rapid advancement began to be reflected.Both Zheng Zhi and Wu Xi were forced to recover, and the ball mainly moved near the penalty area of the Chinese team.
The shouts of the Iranian fans began to multiply as the home team’s advantage accumulated. Wen Zhihao and Zheng Zhi shouted to remind each other, but their voices were completely drowned out by the fanatical cheers at the Azadi Stadium.It is very difficult for players to communicate, and they can only rely on their usual tacit understanding and personal defensive awareness to complement each other.
But the awareness of Chinese players has always been short board, let alone in such an environment.The opponent seized the loopholes in the Chinese team's defense several times in a row to create a dangerous situation. Zeng Cheng made two great efforts to keep the goal in a short period of time.
Huang Jianxiang couldn't help sighing in the PPTV live broadcast: "With this kind of home court momentum, we will feel our hearts beat faster when facing the camera, and the pressure on the boys on the court is even more conceivable. Asia's No. [-] Devil's home game really deserves its name."
The team played so passively, and Wen Zhihao felt powerless in his heart. He could ignore the high-decibel noise interference on the scene, but he couldn't let everyone not be affected.You can't get the ball at your feet, and you can't use it even if you have the best offensive methods.
In the first half, the Chinese team's goal was turbulent and dangerous. Relying on many sacrifices to block eye-catching eyes and goalkeeper Zeng Cheng's bravery, the Chinese team was lucky enough to hold a tie score to end the half-time game.
The national football irons who followed the game in front of the screen once again experienced the familiar feeling of being up and down and sweating all the time.
During the intermission, CCTV's half-time highlights show that the Chinese team's offensive scenes are very few, and Zeng Cheng's many tricks successfully "steal the spotlight".He Wei expressed his own thoughts, as well as the thoughts of all Chinese fans: "Zeng Cheng's performance so far is definitely worthy of being the best player in the game, but we hope that he will appear on camera less often, or even not see him in the game. This is the national team that everyone wants to see."
When Lippi turned around to leave the court, he adjusted his glasses a little bit, his face was a little dignified. In the next 15 minutes, he not only had to make tactical changes, but also stabilized the players' psychological emotions.Before the end of the first half, Zhang Linpeng confiscated the action and received a yellow card, which is obviously not a good sign.
But Lippi is not an adjustment that treats the head for the headache and treats the foot for the foot.The defense sounded the alarm, and the root cause was still in the midfield.Back on the court in the second half, Yin Hongbo and Huang Bowen played to strengthen the defensive strength in front of the back line. They were also reliable starting points for counterattacks. One detail showed that his goal was not just to get a point.
However, God made a joke for the Chinese team. Less than 1 minute into the kick-off in the second half, Jiang Zhipeng made a mistake in the penalty area. .
Seeing that his small mistake brought serious consequences to the team, Jiang Zhipeng knelt down on the lawn with his head covered in sadness. Wen Zhihao and Zheng Zhi came to comfort him in time, feeling both helpless and funny in his heart.
Don't be afraid of opponents like gods, but teammates like pigs.Wen Zhihao had heard this ridicule a long time ago, but he didn't expect it to be true for his team.
Lippi was also caught off guard by the loss, and he immediately asked Madaloni to call both Wen Zhihao and Zheng Zhi to the sidelines to give an opportunity.From the camera, Lippi can be seen making gestures at the two of them, and then they nod frequently.
Back in the game, He Wei immediately noticed the change: "Huh? Lippi has changed the formation of the Chinese team at this time. Wen Zhihao has come behind the two forwards. He is best at the center of the frontcourt. Will it be the beginning of a counterattack?"
This change allowed the Chinese team to form a distinctive offensive trident in the frontcourt.Gao Lin is good at running and making the ball, Wen Zhihao is proficient in breaking through and passing the ball, Zhang Yuning is in charge of high-altitude bombing, and Wen Zhihao and the two are former teammates and current teammates respectively, so tacit understanding is not a problem.People are looking forward to what kind of chemical reaction will be produced between the three.
(End of this chapter)