freeallnovels Chapter 456 Really Strong
Chapter 456 Really Strong
Chapter 456 Really Strong
Since it is a life-and-death battle, the Chinese team must strive to win if they want to qualify for the historic group stage.But it's really, really hard to win.Because, the opponent Croatia team is a strong team, a team even stronger than the England team.
Croatia, a small European country, is a country separated from the former Yugoslavia.The country's team also has the substance of former Yugoslav players - strong tactical quality and team ability.
The Croatian team is not as dazzling as Germany, France, Brazil and other teams in world football, but they have always been strong players that cannot be ignored in major competitions.
In recent years, after the emergence of ace players such as Modric, Mandzukic and Rakitic, its strength is a strong team that no one dares to underestimate in Europe.
The core of the Croatian team is Modric, known as the 'Magic Flute'.This is the midfielder core from Real Madrid.Possesses strong personal ability, as well as super field recognition and passing ability.Many sports recognize him as another new midfielder after Pirlo.
Modric will undoubtedly be the biggest threat to the Chinese team in this game.
The sharp knife of the Croatian team is center Mandzukic from Juventus.Also a very outstanding striker.
Another main midfielder of the Croatian team is Rakitic from Barcelona.Although Rakitic's changes in the Barcelona team are always somewhat unsatisfactory.But those who can gain a foothold in the Barcelona team, there is no need to doubt that their strength must be very strong.
The above three are undoubtedly the most famous players in the Croatian team.But in fact, the players are also extraordinary.For example, Perisic, from Inter Milan; Kovacic, from Real Madrid; Bader, from Fiorentina; Brozovic, who played for Inter Milan; and other players, most of the players in the team are Powerful players from the five major leagues.
With such a list of players, let alone the strength of the Chinese team, the England team in the same group is slightly inferior.Undoubtedly, in terms of strength on paper, the Chinese team is several grades behind.
There is no doubt that the possibility of the Chinese team wanting to defeat such an opponent is much lower than that of a draw with England.
However, for the Chinese team, there is still hope that the state of the Croatian team is very unstable.In the first two games of this World Cup, the performance was not ideal.
Especially in the first game, when the Croatian team played against Brazil, they were cleanly eliminated by the Brazilian team 3:0, which greatly affected their confidence.
In the second game, against the England team, they had an advantage, but were stubbornly tied by the England team.This also brought a very heavy blow to the Croatian team.
Although for various reasons, the Croatian team is not so strong that it is invincible to the Chinese team.However, the Croatian team still has a very big advantage in terms of strength.
Know that you are the weak side.While expecting the Chinese team to create a miracle, the fans from China and the media are quite rational this time.Probably out of fear of losing character.Everyone expects that the Chinese team may win badly, but they are more cautious in speaking.
"Facing the Croatian team, the Chinese team is undoubtedly very weak. However, as long as there is a chance, the Chinese team will still try their best to fight."
"The victory over the Croatian team is undoubtedly a fantasy, a dream. But, if you work hard, what if your dream comes true?"
"Come on, Chinese team. This game is likely to be the last game of the Chinese team in this World Cup."
"We have Yan Feng and Lippi. Maybe Lippi can surprise us?"
Chinese fans are looking forward to a miracle for the Chinese team, but regarding the possible outcome of the contest between the two sides, everyone still feels that the Chinese team is far behind.
Compared with the players, the players of the Chinese team didn't think so much.
"This is likely to be our last race, we must go all out. Maybe, give it a go, and turn a bicycle into a motorcycle!"
"The opponent is very strong, and we are not bad. Give it a go, who will win, maybe."
The atmosphere inside the national football team is very good. Everyone has the belief of doing their best for the final round of the group stage.And Yan Feng went one step further, he really wanted to win this game.It comes from the fact that he has led the team to defeat more powerful opponents countless times, and he has no idea of backing down from more powerful opponents.
"Isn't it the Croatian team? The French team, we have won before. Win them and qualify for the group."
"Brothers, let's beat our opponents with all our strength. Let's reach the top sixteen!"
In the pre-match training, under these slogans and beliefs, the national football team worked hard as one.
In order to prepare for the last game of this group, after the match against Brazil, the Chinese team entered closed training.
Regarding the Chinese team's views on the final round of the match, Lippi, the head coach, only said: "I led the Italian team to win the World Cup. Although I am leading you now, it is still possible to get out of the group."
Under the leadership of Lippi, the Chinese team is completely prepared to win.However, when it comes to the outside world, everyone is still relatively low-key.
Compared with the low-key closed training of the Chinese team, and limited interviews, the performance is very low-key.The Croatian team was more aggressive before the game.
"I just want to say one thing, win the Chinese team and qualify for the group stage!"
"We came to the World Cup, not just the group stage. We came with a higher goal."
"Beating the Chinese team, we have the strength. Our strength deserves to go further."
In an interview, all the players of the Croatian team seemed confident.Words must win.Of course, they do have the strength to say so.At the same time, they really have no way out.If they can't defeat the Chinese team and fail to qualify for the group stage, then their trip to the World Cup will undoubtedly be a failure.
"The Chinese team's Yan is very good, and the young Lin is also good. I have played against them in La Liga, and they are really good." Modric, the core of the Croatian team, said in an interview before the game.It seems that he did not underestimate the Chinese team.
"The Chinese team is very good. We will not underestimate them. However, I believe we have more strength to win."
Due to the unequal strength of the two sides.Before the game, there was actually no war of words between the two sides.What both sides expressed is relatively normal.
Five days passed quickly.The Chinese team ended the closed training and entered the arena amidst flashing lights and cheers from fans.
The Chinese team first completed the entrance ceremony with a smile. After shaking hands with their opponents, the players of both sides returned to their respective halfs and waited for the referee's whistle.
"Beep!"
The game officially begins.This kicked off the Chinese team's likely last World Cup match.
The right to kick-off in the first half belonged to the Croatian team.Mandzukic kicked the ball back to Modric after the whistle.
The frontcourt players of the Chinese team excitedly ran across the midfield and then ran towards each other.Zhang Yuning went to the front, and Lin Fan approached Modric.
After Modric gave the ball to Rakitic, with a wave of his hand, the Croatian team officially launched an offensive against the Chinese team.
Modric, Rakitic and Kovacic formed the midfielder. With a series of exquisite coordination, they avoided the Chinese team's pressing in the frontcourt and quickly passed the midfielder.
The Croatian team did not develop in the middle, but tried directly on the side.After oppressing Jiang Zhipeng's defense area and forcing Yan Feng to move over to respond, Modric received the back kick and directly transferred a long pass from a wide angle to Perisic on the right of the Chinese team.
After Perisic got the ball, he directly passed it diagonally to the Juventus striker Dzukic who was in front of him.Mandzukic carried Feng Xiaoting on his back and knocked the ball back to Kovacic who kicked the midfielder.
Kovacic took the ball and deliberately approached Yan Feng's defense zone.After attracting Yan Feng's defensive attention, Kovacic knocked the ball behind his feet, and then ran towards Yan Feng.
Modric quickly came out from behind Kovacic and he went straight forward.After Yan Feng got rid of Kovacic's entanglement and was about to encircle Zheng Zhi, Modric shot a long shot.
At seven or eight meters from the top of the penalty area, Modric made a beautiful arc and flew straight to the far corner of the Chinese team's goal.
Today, Wang Dalei replaced Zeng Cheng. He is more energetic and explosive.Although Modric's long-range shot was of high quality, the angle was very tricky.But he was still far away from the goal, and he couldn't play Yan Feng's terrifying power.Wang Dalei had enough time to judge, he moved a few steps sideways, leaped high, and punched the ball flying towards the far upper corner of the goal.
"Wow!"
There was a burst of exclamation in the stadium.Followed by a burst of applause.
In this confrontation, the goalkeeper is beautiful, and the goalkeeper is also excellent!
Yan Feng looked at the Grid Army, then at Modric, and nodded. "It's really strong!"
(End of this chapter)