Chapter 16: Meet Brazil Again
"The Chinese team has finally achieved a breakthrough in the World Cup!"
No. The draw against England allowed the Chinese team to achieve a zero breakthrough in the world. 1 point, the Chinese team got the first point in the World Cup.
just got the first point of Chinese football in the World Cup. It's just one point, but it's enough for Chinese fans to be happy for a long time. And this point also gives Chinese fans more hope.
"Perhaps, it is not without opportunities for the Chinese team to go further. ”
That's right. After drawing with England in their opening game, it is indeed more likely that China will be fighting to qualify from the group.
Since the World Cup group is four teams with three games, the top two teams in the top group can qualify for the round of 16. Now that the Chinese team has one point in hand, there are still two games in the future, if you work hard and can win that one, you will have a great chance of qualifying.
In the remaining two games, it is still very difficult for the Chinese team to win one of them. The next two opponents are Brazil and Croatia.
Brazil, the seeded team in this World Cup, is undoubtedly the strongest team in this group. They won comfortably 3-0 against Croatia in their opening game. At present, it occupies the most advantageous advantage in qualifying. And it can basically be concluded that the Brazilian team is inevitable to qualify.
The disadvantage for the Chinese team is that they will meet Brazil in the next second group game.
I still remember that in the World Cup in 02, the Chinese team lost to the Brazilian team with a score of 0:4. Although time has passed, today's Brazilian team is not the Brazilian team that shines like diamonds, and the Chinese team is not the Chinese team of the past. However, it is still extremely unoptimistic about the Chinese team.
With the memory of that fiasco still alive in mind, the expectation of Chinese fans for this game is to win with fewer losses.
"To lose one less, even if it's 0:3, that's progress. ”
"As long as you can play your style against Brazil and have a good spirit. Chinese fans said so before the game.
Chinese fans are really easy to satisfy. With a clear understanding of the strength of both sides, it is easy for them to accept a less-than-ideal outcome, even if it is a loss.
In fact, it's not just the fans who don't like this match against Brazil. Even the players of the Chinese team will not have any extravagant expectations. In an interview before the game, Lippi only said that the Chinese team would do their best to play this game.
Five days after the end of the match against England, the Chinese team once again stood on the field. Start facing the mighty Brazilian team head-on.
Once again, the majority of the stands around the stadium were occupied by a sea of red from Chinese fans. However, as the favorite to win the World Cup, the Brazilian team is still at odds with the fans who rushed to support. Although the number of fans cannot be compared with that of China, there are many times more fans of the England team than in the last game.
The stadium of the game once again gave others the feeling that this is the home of the Chinese team. However, the Brazilian team players still have a relaxed smile on their faces in the face of this situation. Perhaps, in their opinion, no matter how many fans are there, they can only appreciate their demeanor.
Before the start of the game, many players from both sides had a friendly exchange. Like Yan Feng and Neymar, they are already old rivals in La Liga, and they can still say hello and chat when they meet. Rather, it is Paulinho, Augusto, Tastedli and other Chinese Super League players, many of whom are teammates of the club. Therefore, during the warm-up before the game, many players on both sides had a friendly chat.
The pre-match exchange was friendly and relaxed, and there was no tension at all. But after a series of entry ceremonies, a whistle sounded, and the two sides immediately engaged in a fierce confrontation. And when it's time to put it down, it will never be soft.
In this game, the state of the Brazilian team was very relaxed, and the players of the Chinese team were also relaxed.
Brazil's ease is confidence, and there is no doubt about winning this game. As for the Chinese team, most of the players played in a state of enjoying the game.
On the opposite side of the Brazilian team, to be honest, even people like Yan Feng, who never admit defeat easily, don't feel much hope. In his opinion, if he can draw the Brazilian team, it will already be God's favor. After all, the Chinese team is not a Granada team, and most of his teammates are people who have gone to La Liga and can't even compete for marginal substitutes.
Therefore, Yan Feng's mentality today is also to enjoy the game and enjoy fighting against strong opponents.
Today's Lippi is very understanding to let Yan Feng kick a free man. While he asked Yan Feng to strive for midfield, he also let Yan Feng come forward to attack.
At the beginning, Yan Feng still wanted to fight for it. He's hoping to hold off Brazil and it would be a good thing to get to a draw.
In order to strive for this possibility, Yan Feng actually had the intention to focus on defense after the start of the game. It's a pity that he can prevent the first point, the second point, but not the third point. He can assist one or two teammates, but is unable to assist teammates.
Brazil's offense was simply too much. And as the forward trident of Neymar, Jesus and Willian, these three are not a single player of the Chinese team who can watch it. In addition, these three people are constantly changing positions freely. In this way, Yan Fengren has the ability to reach the sky, but he can only lack skills.
When the game reached the fifteenth minute, the Chinese team finally failed to block the Brazilian team's offensive.
But when Neymar pinned down Yan Feng on the right side, Suges broke through Zhang Wu on the left side. Then Suges crossed the ball into the Chinese team's penalty area, which was pointed back to the top of the box by Willian. Finally, Paulinho, who was quickly plugged in from behind, shot angrily. Paulinho's furious shot went straight through the goal guarded by his Evergrande teammate Zeng Cheng.
0:1. The Chinese team is behind.
This is the first goal conceded by the Chinese team in this World Cup in Russia. Although it is very reluctant, in the face of the absolute disparity in strength, this is an inevitable result that must be accepted.
"Hey. After all, it still lags behind. ”
"The Brazilian team has too many offensive points, and the Chinese team can't defend it at all. ”
"Even though we are behind, the chances of catching up are too low. But, come on, Chinese team!"
"Come on, Chinese team!!"
The Chinese team fell behind the Brazilian team, which was an expected event. The majority of Chinese fans have long been psychologically prepared. Therefore, after falling behind became a fact, Chinese fans still did not cheer loudly for the Chinese team.
"Okay. It's all like this. I don't have to stay behind all the time. Faced with the backward situation, Yan Feng can only accept the reality. And by this time, he decided that he was no longer tied down.
"It's time to follow your heart and leave no regrets!"