"Whoa—"

With Sun Jingbo's goalmouth cushion goal scored, the Chinese fans at the Luzhniki Stadium were excited like children, dancing with their hands.

Yang 5 commentator He Wei was full of passion, almost crazy chanting: "The ball is in! The ball is in! The Chinese team finally equalized the score when the offensive came up! Tang Zheng's precise transfer in the middle of the attack is the key to scoring, Jiang Zhipeng and Lu Liang have done the best they can, Ye Erfan's false shot is also crucial, this goal is not the credit of a certain player, but the contribution of the whole team!"

It is undeniable that Tang Zheng's passing is crucial, but as He Wei said, Jiang Zhipeng and Lu Liang did their best, the pass was just right, and the clever and false flickery of the teenager Ye Erfan became the finishing touch, setting the tone for Sun Jingbo's point cushion shot behind the goal. ”

Commentator Xu Yang said excitedly.

British Sky commentator Andy Grey shook his head and said: "It's so undeserved, everyone's attention is on the Chinese player with the ball at his feet, so that Sun, who is ambushed at the back point, is unmarked." ”

This time, the commentator Martin Taylor did not speak from the perspective of the Chinese team, but sighed: "Passive defense is always not the way, but now there is still time before the end of the game, England was only equalized by the Chinese team instead of falling behind, there is still time, and England, which is stronger overall, still has enough time to exceed the score again and win the game!"

Sun Jingbo, who scored the goal, was particularly excited in the frenzied atmosphere, he opened his arms and ran wildly, but was soon dragged to the ground by Yeerfan.

Other Chinese players slapped Sun Jingbo on the shoulder, back or head to vent the huge pressure brought by the goal.

The head coach of the Chinese team in the stands, Lippi, was also very excited driven by the excited Chinese fans around him, raising his arms and shouting.

Twelve years ago, he led the Italian team to win the World Cup, and twelve years later, he may even lead the Chinese team to qualify for the World Cup final.

If that happens, what a good coaching career it would be?

In the fan square outside the Luzhniki Stadium, those Chinese fans who did not have tickets were affected by the frenzied atmosphere of the scene, creating waves of shouts, which echoed the chanting that erupted in the stadium, making the atmosphere felt by the fans sitting in front of the TV more three-dimensional.

The live director gave a close-up of a number of England fans as the Chinese players celebrated the goal of the game, Harry Kane shook his head helplessly, Sterling crossed his hands on his waist, and Dier, Maguire, and Stones lowered their heads, not knowing what they were thinking.

Marcus Rashford, who was standing on the sidelines waiting for a substitution, looked at manager Gareth Southgate, who was venting his frustration with conceding the goal, and the meaning was obvious.

Will you continue to play, or will you make substitutions?

Although Rashford would love to prove himself at the World Cup, international glory is even more important!

After venting his negative emotions, manager Southgate walked towards Rashford, then raised his right arm and patted his shoulder: "Marcus, continue to play, use your speed and dribbling to disrupt the defensive rhythm of the Chinese team, if there is a chance...... You know how to try to score goals!"

"Got it, sir. ”

Rashford tapped his chin in understanding.

England made the second change of the game before the game restarted, with Marcus Rashford replacing Allis, who had been a little out of shape so far.

England's formation then changed to a more strategic three, four or three, and the intention to strengthen the attack was very obvious.

The head coach of the Chinese team, Lippi, noticed England's substitution adjustment for the first time, and his eyebrows were subconsciously raised, a little worried.

England under the revitalization of 352 has brought a great threat to the defense of the Chinese team, and if it becomes 343 again, it will be really difficult for the Chinese team's backline to withstand England's attack.

Coupled with the fact that real-time adjustments take time, his concerns are becoming more and more apparent.

At this time, it is time to test the true level of Madaloni as interim head coach.

Lippi turned his head to look at the Chinese team's coaching box, and Maddaloni stood in front of the coach's box with his arms folded on his chest, obviously not realizing that England's changes would pose a great threat to the Chinese team's goal.

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When the game restarted and England's formation changed, Tang Zheng was the first to notice, and his thoughtful mind felt some concern.

Although England is not a traditional strong team, the overall strength is stronger than the Chinese team, and strengthening the attack is a test for the Chinese team's defense, so Tang Zheng's position slowly moved back, pulling in the distance between Li Kui and He Chao to ensure the stability of the defensive system.

Madaloni didn't realize the problem, but Tang Zheng did, and Lippi, who was standing in the stands, lit up his eyes, and his hanging heart was lowered again.

Tang Zheng's position was moved back to play a significant role in the Chinese team's subsequent defense, and his selection and assistance defense were just right, and he did not give England any opportunities in the middle and in the ribs.

It is undeniable that Rashford and Sterling have strong breakthrough ability, but their crossing ability is slightly lacking, the accuracy is not enough, and Harry Kane is difficult to stand on the cheap by the combination of Gao Zhunyi and Zhang Linpeng, even England, who have the advantage on the wing, has not been able to bring a direct threat to Zeng Cheng's goal.

In the 69th minute, Jordan Henderson cut forward and found a good opportunity at the top of the penalty area, where he picked up his right foot and fired a long-range shot after Sterling's breakthrough.

Henderson's pupils, who had completed the long shot, shrank suddenly, and his heart trembled, he remembered that Tang Zheng was still a few meters away from his previous observation, why did he appear in front of him?

The next moment, Tang Zheng fell to the ground and put the shovel, and the football hit his stretched right foot head-on and bounced back.

Henderson couldn't react in time, the football hit his right hand, and the referee on duty Chakir blew the whistle at the first time, signaling Henderson to foul the handball.

"Oh oh oh ~ "

The Chinese fans in the stands subconsciously let out a burst of exclamations.

Henderson was unmarked just now, and the shooting location was close enough to the goal, if it wasn't for Tang Zheng's timely blocking, it was difficult to say whether Zeng Cheng could save Henderson's long-range shot.

The Chinese team won a free kick in the backfield, and goalkeeper Zeng Cheng did not kick off the ball at the first time, but stared at it for a while.

At this time, acting head coach Madaloni finally passed to the players on the pitch to Lippi's tactical adjustments.

Jiang Zhipeng and Deng Hanwen no longer moved forward to participate in the offense and defended in an all-round way.

In addition, Lu Liang and Sun Jingbo will have to help Jiang Zhipeng and Deng Hanwen defend, especially when Raheem Sterling or Rashford are trying to break down the wing.

Because whether it is Raheem Sterling or Rashford, they are quite strong one-on-one.

With Lu Liang and Sun Jingbo actively involved in defence, Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford couldn't find much of a chance on the flanks.

Southgate had to make further adjustments to his attacking tactics, using Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford's ball-handling ability to create crosses for the two wing-backs, Ashley Young and Kieran Trippier.

After all, when it comes to crosses, Ashley Young and Kieran Trippier are a little more accurate than Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford.

However, when it comes to the battle for the ball in the box, England have little advantage.

Captain Harry Kane certainly has a height advantage, but Gao Zhunyi and Zhang Linpeng's cooperation is very tacit, and he did not give Harry Kane any opportunity to jump and compete for the top easily, plus Tang Zheng will often return to the penalty area to participate in clearing and fighting for the top, so even if England can create opportunities on the side, there is no way to break through the Chinese team's goal and re-exceed the score.

In the blink of an eye, the game came to seventy-five minutes.

A physical tipping point.

For the Chinese team, physical fitness is an issue that cannot be ignored.

Four days ago, the Chinese team played a 120-minute match against Portugal at the Fisht Olympic Stadium, and the physical and energetic consumption was very severe, so in this time period, except for Tang Zheng's usual large-scale running, the running coverage of other Chinese players gradually declined.

He Wei, the central 5 commentator who has returned to normal, has some new worries: "The players of the Chinese team who played a 120-minute game are at a significant disadvantage in terms of physical fitness, and England, who won the game in 90 minutes in the quarterfinals, obviously has a physical advantage over the Chinese team, and I am more worried that the players will have a lack of concentration in the case of physical decline......"

As soon as the words fell, the commentator Xu Yang said: "Physical decline is inevitable, and the same is true for England players, the impact of physical fitness at this time of the game is the same, and the Chinese team that has experienced 120 minutes of fighting may be better than England in terms of fighting spirit, don't forget...... We have gone through the ghost gate once, and with the legendary performance of captain Tang Zheng, we turned the tide and led the Chinese team to a record to advance to the semi-finals of the World Cup, I believe...... The same goes for this game. ”

The on-site director just gave Tang Zheng a shot about Tang Zheng, to be precise, Tang Zheng passively entered the picture.

Marcus Rashford used his excellent foot skills to get past Deng Hanwen and Sun Jingbo, and then made successive passes with Ashley Young and Harry Kane, and then all the witnesses of Rashford, who had entered the left side of the penalty area, shot in a relatively relaxed environment, and suddenly Tang Zheng's long legs appeared on Rashford's shooting path.

The football hit the front of Tang Zheng's elongated right instep, and the trajectory changed and went out of the bottom line.

Yang 5 commentator He Wei said with palpitations: "Fortunately, captain Tang Zheng made up the defense in time and blocked Rashford's shot on the left rib of the penalty area, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable." ”

"yes. Commentator Xu Yang also said: "Tang Zheng's blocking is very timely, otherwise Rashford's shot is likely to bring England a goal." ”

The goal in this time period is equivalent to a quasi-lore.

The overall strength of the Chinese team itself is inferior to that of England, and it is difficult to equalize before the end of the game with a lack of fitness and the absence of manager Lippi from the sidelines.

After all, Tang Zheng is a human, not a god.

England's successive attacks posed a huge threat to China's defence, forcing Tang Zheng to take care of the defense in an all-round way, and England manager Gareth Southgate, who had tasted the sweetness, wondered whether to continue to strengthen his attack and try to exceed the score before full-time.

However, the thought only took up two seconds in his mind, because the World Cup is a tournament system and nothing is allowed.

The Chinese defense looks precarious, but in reality?

No one can guarantee that the Chinese team will not launch a quick counter-attack that threatens Jordan Pickford's goal.

Don't be afraid of 10,000, just in case!

In the 79th minute, the Chinese team made the second adjustment.

Li Xuepeng replaced Jiang Zhipeng, Jiang Zhipeng, who played 120 minutes in the last game, was tested by Sterling, Rashford and Kieran Trippier in this game.

This alignment adjustment is obviously to make up for the gaps in the left side of the defense and ensure that there are no problems on the left side of the defense.

Two minutes later, England made their third change of the game, with Dardy coming on for Raheem Sterling, and England reverted to their usual 352 formation at this World Cup, with Harry Kane taking on Jamie Vardy.

Southgate's substitution paid off quickly, and Jamie Vardy, who had played in the lower leagues for a long time in his career, simply didn't play according to common sense, leaving Ko and Zhang Linpeng unguarded.

Even if Tang Zheng and Li Kui both returned to the penalty area, they were a little unbearable.

But fortunately, Vardy couldn't find a good target under the interference of the Chinese players in the box, and the shot went wide of the post.

"Oh, oh, oh-"

The Chinese fans at the Luzhniki Stadium let out a burst of exclamation, and the referee on duty, Chakir, blew his whistle and pointed his finger to the sidelines.

"The Chinese team is going to make the third substitution of the game!" said Andy Gray, a British Sky commentator.

Central defender Liu Yiming replaces defensive midfielder He Chao.

Yang 5 commentator He Wei expressed his personal opinion on the third adjustment of the Chinese team: "Vardy's appearance disrupted the Chinese team's penalty area, and it is very necessary to reduce a defensive midfielder and add a central defender to protect the penalty area, after all, captain Tang Zheng can retreat to partner Li Kui." ”

Liu Yiming's arrival also brought the latest instructions from head coach Lippi in the stands - to keep the defense as safe as possible before seeking counter-attacking opportunities.

The defensive Chinese team then became 541, and the increasingly defensive Chinese team did not perform enough in attack, allowing England to take over the game at the end of the game.

Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy are some of the Premier League's top strikers, dominating both inside and outside the box, but thanks to Liu Yiming's arrival, the number of defenders at the back has increased and reduced the attacking space needed by England's players.

So even if England has the advantage on the field, there is no way to knock on Zeng Cheng's goal.

In addition, all three substitutions of England and China have been made, and the rest of the matter has little to do with the coaches of both sides, and the key to determining the outcome of the game will be reflected in the 22 players on the field.

However, when the game came to the end of normal time, even England, who had an absolute advantage, did not dare to invest too much in attack.

After all...... Croatia in the 1/8 finals was suddenly defeated by the Chinese team in a completely dominant situation.

England's conservatism gave the Chinese team a breather, and the score did not change until the referee Chakir blew the end of the game.

1：1

The two sides were evenly matched and had to go to extra time.