"Hello viewers and friends, the game that is now being broadcast for you is the first half of the extra time of the last 1/4 finals of the World Cup in Russia, the Chinese team and the Portuguese team fought 1:1 in 90 minutes of regular time, I think the fans sitting in front of the TV are as confident as me that the Chinese team will beat Portugal and enter the semi-finals!"

With the whistle of the referee on duty, Sandro Ricci, the Chinese team took the lead in kicking off, and He Wei, the commentator of the central 5, shouted passionately.

The Chinese team who kicked off did not rush to attack, but controlled the tempo of the game under Tang Zheng's deliberate control, and then threatened the Portuguese fans through gradual penetration.

Although there were 30 minutes in the first and second halves of overtime, everyone's physical fitness has dropped significantly.

Once you concede a goal, it's hard to equalise.

Previously, Lu Liang and Sun Jingbo were absolute mainstays in their respective clubs, and their physical condition was insufficient, and the Chinese team played all 90 minutes of the past four World Cup games, and their running decreased greatly.

You must know that the main attack of the Chinese team revolves around rapid counterattacks, and the two major counterattack points, Lu Liang and Sun Jingbo, have physical problems, which have a great impact on the team's tactics.

Tang Zheng has a strong ability to read the game, and he has long noticed the decline in the physical fitness of Lu Liang and Sun Jingbo, so he organized the attack in a step-by-step manner.

The penetration in the middle is also what the Chinese team used in the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup, and now the opponent has only become the stronger Portugal.

The Chinese team's attack was controlled by Tang Zheng to play pass-and-control football, and the Portuguese team, which was also affected by physical fitness, did not run in a wide area, but retreated to the half, except for Cristiano Ronaldo in the front, the other nine players returned to their own half to defend.

In fact, with Hao Junmin being replaced, the Chinese team's midfield passing and control ability has decreased greatly, and it is far from enough to rely on the linkage of Tang Zheng and Lu Liang and Sun Jingbo.

The succession of multi-foot passes did not work, and Tang Zheng realized that the team could get better chances by retreating to the half-court defense, while Lu Liang and Sun Jingbo could also recover their strength when Portugal's attack was not fast-paced and reserve for counter-attacks.

After clearing his thoughts, Tang Zheng took advantage of William Carvalho's mistake to complete a long-range shot before Manuel Fernandez came up to block.

Tang Zheng's long-range shot was of very high quality, like a cannonball, and goalkeeper Patricio did not dare to slack off, flying sideways and lifting the ball off the crossbar with one palm.

Lu Liang's corner did not pose a threat, and Ko Zhunyi failed to find the crosshair under Fonte's interference, and the ball went wide of the post.

Portugal has switched from defense to attack, compared with the Chinese team's current midfield organization ability is obviously much stronger, so after continuous passing, it can find some opportunities, but it is a pity that the players' physical consumption is serious, and the enthusiasm for running is not high, and they often pass and run inconsistently in fleeting opportunities, and lose opportunities.

Including Cristiano Ronaldo, there is a decline in fitness to varying degrees.

Yang 5 commentator He Wei said in a heavy tone: "In the first five minutes of extra time, the Chinese team's defense was tested a lot, but fortunately, the Portuguese players also seemed to have problems with their physical fitness, and they couldn't run forward so much at a critical time, even Ronaldo bent over his knees, and the time passed minute by minute, I hope our players can grit their teeth and persevere at a critical time!"

"That's right! The competition is more of a test of everyone's willpower now. Commentator Xu Yang talked eloquently: "And we are from falling behind to equalizing, the psychological advantage is more obvious, what our players have to do is how to transfer the obvious psychological advantage into an opportunity!"

"Whoa—"

Five minutes passed in a relatively close scene, and five minutes before the end of the first half of extra time, the enthusiasm of the fans on both sides of the Fisht Olympic Stadium did not decrease, but increased geometrically as the time became less and less, and the huge cheers erupted in waves after waves.

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With five minutes left before the end of the first half of extra time, the distance between the players on both sides of the game dropped significantly, and the live director gave Lippi and Santos a close-up shot of him pushed to the face.

The intention given by this shot is obvious, although all three substitutions on both sides of the game have been used up, but there is an additional substitution adjustment in the extra time of this World Cup, which means that when the game comes to extra time, each side has a total of four substitution adjustments.

The spectacle of the game is affected by the decline in the fitness of the players on both sides, should the managers of both sides strengthen the attack by making substitutions to upset the balance of the game?

In fact, both Lippi and Santos were thinking about a substitution.

It's just that how to adjust and who to replace has not yet been decided.

In the 103rd minute of the game, Portugal took the lead in making the fourth substitution of the game, with Gerson Martins replacing Moutinho.

The scene director's footage gave Portugal's substitutions, and British Sky commentator Andy Gray said in a deep voice: "Portugal's four substitution adjustments have all been played, should Marcelo Lippi also make adjustments to the lineup? Gerson Martins is extremely fast, and his ability to dribble the ball is quite outstanding, and his speed and impact ability can bring a fatal threat to the Chinese team's defense!"

"yes!" commentator Martin Taylor then said: "Marcelo Lippi should make changes to the lineup, offensive or defensive!"

But until the end of the first half of overtime, the Chinese team did not use the fourth substitution adjustment.

At the end of the first half of 15 minutes of extra time, players from both sides of the game simply rehydrated and then directly exchanged fields for the final 15 minutes of extra time.

It is worth mentioning that Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo, as captains, respectively stirred up the emotions of their teammates to prepare for the final game.

Spiritual leaders, in addition to being able to turn the tide at critical moments, also need to boost the morale of their teammates when they are on the verge of spiritual collapse.

When the game comes to overtime, it's a matter of willpower!

"Whoa—"

The air above the Fisht Olympic Stadium was full of frenetic atmosphere, and the atmosphere in the second half of extra time became more tense than in the first half of extra time.

Once a goal is scored, it could mean a stunner.

Neutral fans are okay with the result, but Chinese fans or Portuguese fans are a little uncomfortable.

They don't know if it's their side or the other side who scores, and of course, if the team they support scores a goal, they must be very excited, but no one knows what the future holds, what if the opponent scores?

So...... In the second half of extra time, fans on both sides were nervous, fearing that the opposing team would score in attack.

In this regard, Chinese fans are the most nervous.

Substitute Gerson Martins dribbles the ball very fast, just off the bench he has an absolute advantage in physical fitness and physical confrontation, whether it is on the left or right, can bring great pressure to Jiang Zhipeng or Deng Hanwen to guard the wing, especially the left back Jiang Zhipeng.

Tang Zheng, who should have been more involved in the attack, made up for the left side many times, and Jiang Zhipeng, who played all the game time of the Chinese team in the past, also played one hundred and five minutes in this game, and his physical fitness dropped to the freezing point.

In the blink of an eye, three minutes passed in the first half of extra time, in the three minutes, the Chinese team did not create any chances, but continued to be tested, standing on the sidelines of the command area Lippi was very nervous, he kept communicating with his assistant Maddaloni to discuss how to make adjustments.

At this point, should the defense be strengthened, or the offense improved?

In the sixth minute of extra time, Lippi made the decision, or rather, ...... Forced to make a decision.

Right winger Sun Jingbo suffered cramps and could not continue the game, and 19-year-old Liu Ruofan came on as a substitute.

The formation of the Chinese team changed accordingly, and the four-three-three became four-five-one, maintaining the pressure on the Portuguese defense.

Although Liu Ruofan's absolute speed is not particularly fast, his sense of rhythm with the ball is very good, he can pass and shoot, and he is a weakened version of Tang Zheng in the front court.

In less than half a minute, Liu Ruofan showed an excellent ability to adapt to the rhythm of the game, and he received Tang Zheng's long pass and stopped to form a breakthrough, so that the Portuguese fans in the stands made a burst of exclamations.

If Pepe hadn't stopped Liu Ruofan through a foul, Liu Ruofan would have really burst into the penalty area to form a shot.

"What a pity!"

He Wei, the commentator of Yang 5, said depressedly: "If Liu Ruofan's speed can be faster, Pepe, who is already thirty-four, will not have a chance to foul at all!"

"yes. ”

Commentator Xu Yang tapped his chin and looked at the broadcast screen again.

Lu Liang's direct free kick in front of the court was not hit by anyone and flew out of the bottom line.

Portugal switched from defence to attack, and the transition of football through Cristiano Ronaldo on the left was to the feet of Gerson Martins.

It was clear that Portugal manager Santos wanted substitute Gerson Martins to make more breakthroughs and create chances for his team.

Gerzon Martins was indeed one of the most active players on both sides of the game at the moment, using speed and technique to break through the Chinese team's defenders in a row, but as time went on, the Chinese players gradually adapted to his breakthrough rhythm, coupled with the timely defense of the back three, the threat was not as good as when he just came off the bench......

One hundred and fifteen minutes into the game, the coaches of both sides stood in their respective command areas with their arms crossed to their chests, staring intently and with solemn faces.

"There are still five minutes left in the game!" Yang 5 commentator He Wei's voice became heavier and heavier, full of tension: "The two sides are likely to enter the ......"

Before the words fell, Portuguese central defender Fonte suddenly made a long pass outside the arc of the center circle of his own side and flew towards the left rib of the Chinese team's defense.

I saw Quaresma stand out from the entire back line of the Chinese team and run at high speed to the football landing point.

Behind him, there was Jiang Zhipeng, the left-back who gritted his teeth and chased back.

"Oops!"

Seeing this, He Wei's voice suddenly turned and exclaimed.

Zhang Linpeng and Gao Zhunyi were affected by Andre Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo's interspersed running, and it was too late to run to the football landing point, Quaresma, who was running at full speed, stopped the ball forward in the run, and the speed did not decrease, flashed in front of Gao Zhunyi, who assisted the defense, and directly entered the penalty area.

Gao Zhunyi, who has been running for 115 minutes, has seen a significant drop in fitness, and he stretched out his foot to take down Quaresma.

"Whoa—"

Suddenly, the Portuguese fans in the stadium became extremely excited, creating a huge chant like a tsunami.

Yan Junling had no choice but to abandon the door and attack.

Quaresma, who is particularly experienced in the game, did not choose to shoot directly in the case of a single knife, but tried to break through Yan Junling and then hit an empty goal through superb foot skills to ensure that nothing went wrong.

However, as the last protector of the Chinese team's gate, how could Yan Junling give Quaresma this chance?

Quaresma flicked the ball and broke in the opposite direction of Yan Junling's save, but Yan Junling, who fell to the ground, did not give up, his feet close to the ground were raised, just in front of Quaresma's forward right foot.

Where did Quaresma, who even thought about celebratory actions, notice that Yan Junling would choose to foul?

"Beep~"

The referee on duty, Sandro Ricci, blew the whistle for the first time, and while pointing his finger to the penalty spot, his right hand touched his trouser pocket, and walked towards Yan Junling with an unkind face.

Where does Tang Zheng not know what the referee is going to do?

To destroy the opponent's opportunity to score directly is to get a red card!

All four substitution adjustments on this side have been played, and there are no substitutions!

If Yan Junling is sent off, it will be a disaster!

So Tang Zheng stood in front of Yan Junling and tried to change the referee Sandro Richie's decision.

The penalty can be recognized, Yan Junling must not be punished!

"Whoa—"

Accompanied by the huge shouts created by the Portuguese fans, the referee on duty, Sandro Ricci, particularly insisted, first warned Tang Zheng, and then went around to Yan Junling's side and showed the red card he took out.

At the same time, He Wei, the commentator of the Central 5 Campaign, exclaimed: "The referee Sandro Ricci is too harsh, he directly showed Yan Junling a red card! A typical penalty kick and red card package! This is an absolute disaster when the Chinese team adjusts with all four substitutions!"

"The referee's decision was really too harsh. Commentator Xu Yang excitedly echoed: "In the last five minutes of extra time, a yellow card is enough, after all, we have no substitutions......"

Thousands of miles away in China, countless fans are insulting the referee on duty, Sandro Lippi, and they agree with He Wei and Xu Yang.

It's too harsh!

China's head coach Lippi is also protesting to the fourth official, saying that referee Sandro Ricci should be at his discretion and should consider the spectacle of the game in the case of a penalty.

Although Tang Zheng knew that there was no way to change the referee's decision, he still hoped that Sandro Ricci would open the net, and at the same time, he also consciously pushed away his excited teammates to avoid unnecessary losses.

But...... Referee Sandro Ricci did not change his mind, but warned Tang Zheng.

In this regard, Tang Zheng was very helpless and could only accept this result.

Penalty kick and red card, how to deal with it?

The referee Sandro Ricci, who signaled Yan Junling to leave the stadium quickly, received the message of the fourth official, ran to Lippi in the panicked eyes of all the Chinese fans, and directly showed the red card.

"This ...... For the Chinese team. Absolutely a disaster!