In the cheers, the Chinese team played very hard. The gap in strength is there, and everyone is playing the World Cup for the first time, and many people's mentality is still not stable. After finding themselves at a disadvantage, many people appear to be less confident.

If you have enough confidence, even if you are inferior in strength, you can still fight. However, when confidence falls, it becomes even more difficult to perform at a real level.

The most direct embodiment is that after finally getting the opportunity to counterattack, the king of martial arts has not even become fluent in holding the ball.

"The Chinese team's offense was scrapped. England look to have a nine-in-a-ten chance of winning this game. The next suspense is when England will score. ”

Seeing the performance of the Chinese team on the field, most of the media made similar comments. And the domestic media, although they hope that the Chinese team can rise, but looking at the situation, they don't think the Chinese team still has a chance.

The Chinese team really needs someone to step up.

The broadcast camera also cut to the faces of Yan Feng and Lippi on the sidelines in a timely manner. But everyone didn't see any signs that Yan Feng was going to play.

In the 20th minute, England had another shot on goal. Ali's long-range shot was very threatening, but fortunately, Zeng Cheng blocked the ball out of the bottom line.

England's corner. The crisis continues.

The Chinese team's on-field players were not relaxed because Zeng Cheng blocked the shot this time. The expressions on their faces looked very nervous.

"Somebody has to step up. If it continues like this, it won't even be able to hold up in the first half. Li Tie, who was on the sidelines, looked at the performance of the players on the field, and was extremely anxious.

"The current Chinese team does not even have half of the combat effectiveness of the previous one. It's just too dangerous. Li Tie kept thinking in his heart. In this 20-minute game, he has already seen the goal of the Chinese team.

Today's Chinese team failed to stop the England team in midfield. This has left the defence often facing the threat of Premier League strikers such as Allis, Kane and Marcus Rashford. The need to be tired of defending made Zheng Zhi, the soul of the midfield, unable to do his best to organize the attack.

"It's just that Yan Feng is missing, and I didn't expect the midfield's competitiveness to be so much worse. Li Tie turned his head with emotion and glanced at Yan Feng who was sitting not far away. The look on the latter's face was extremely anticipating, which made Li Tie shake his head helplessly.

On the field, the corner kick of the England team was driven out of the penalty area by Feng Xiaoting. The ball was taken down by the England team again, Wu Xi followed his teammates out of the penalty area and stepped forward to intercept Ali who had the ball, but Ali was deducted. Then Ali hit the door directly.

This time, Ali failed to hit the goal frame, and the ball flew out of the bottom line. The ball returned to the feet of the Chinese team.

Finally got the ball back. After getting the ball given by Zeng Cheng, Zheng Zhi began to organize patiently.

Zheng Zhi used his experience and awareness to successfully push the ball through the midfield. Then he distributed the ball to Wu Lei on the side.

And Wu Lei directly carried out a surprise attack on the side. Wu Lei, who worked hard, succeeded in the first assault. After taking it for a while, Wu Lei was defended by England's full-back Bertrand. Wu Lei failed to get rid of Huang Tran, and after several entanglements, Wu Lei was forced to pass back. However, his return pass was intercepted by Henderson halfway through.

England immediately switched to attack. Henderson began to make great strides. Wu Xi, who was near the midfield, hurriedly stepped forward to intercept. Henderson smashed the ball with two changes in a row, got rid of Wu Xi and continued to rush forward. Wu Xi turned around and continued to pursue, but he couldn't catch up. Seeing that the opportunity was wrong in the back, Zheng Zhi, who came to fill the position, preemptively used a foul to prevent the impact of Hendeson and the next possible ball.

"Well, the midfielders are too weak to intercept. Wu Xi can't replace Yan Feng's role at all!" Li Tie sighed again. Wu Xi is still outstanding in China, and he was also known as Zheng Zhi's successor. But it still fell short of everyone's expectations. Although Wu Xi also has the ability to plug in the back, the defense can also be done. But compared with Yan Feng, there is still an obvious gap.

"It really can't go on like this. It's impossible to hold off England. Thinking of this, Li Tie made a decision in his heart.

Li Tie turned his head to Lippi, who had a calm face, and after a pause, he spoke: "Coach, I think this situation needs to change. ”

"Oh. Hearing this, Lippi turned his head and said lightly: "Li, what do you suggest?" ”

"I~" Li Tie turned his head to look at Yan Feng. "I think the current Chinese team needs Yan Feng. Isn't it~"

Lippi shook his head after glancing at Yan Feng. "It's not time yet. ”

"But the situation on the field was too bad. Yan Feng's role is irreplaceable. What can we do if we don't let him play? There's no one on the field right now. Li Tie was really anxious.

"Nope. Someone from our team will step up. Lippi said calmly.

"Who can stand up?"

"Our captain. ”

"Zheng Zhi?" Li Tie thought he had misheard. You must know that Zheng Zhi is in the same National Olympics as him. Although he is three years older than Zheng Zhi, he has been a coach for many years now. Counting on Zheng Zhi, who participated in the World Cup at the age of 38, to carry the Chinese team?

"Yes. Trust our captain. I brought the 38-year-old Zheng Zhi to the World Cup, not feelings. Lippi affirmed.

"Oh. Li Tie saw that Lippi was so determined, and he couldn't say anything. Is Zheng Zhi okay? Li Tie still had doubts in his heart. After all, Zheng Zhi's age is there.

Yan Feng also noticed that Li Tie was having a conversation on his side, and he thought that it might be to discuss the matter of letting him play. The current situation on the field is so dangerous, Yan Feng is really eager to play quickly. But after a while, he found that there was no movement on the coach's side, and he was disappointed.

At this time, Yan Feng knew very well that it was absolutely impossible for him to play in the first half. It will be the second half at the earliest, and Lippi will be able to put him on the pitch.

There is no self. Yan Feng was really worried about whether his teammates on the field would be defeated by the England team. If he collapsed in the first half, then even if he could play in the second half, it would be difficult to recover.

At this time, Yan Feng could only hope that his teammates on the field could hold on. And someone needs to be able to step up at this time. Who can stand up?

As if sensing everyone's thoughts, Zheng Zhi turned his head and saw that there was no movement on the bench. Not even Lippi's face had no superfluous expression. Zheng Zhi secretly clenched his fists.

"Let's take it steady. Don't be in a hurry. Lin Fan, Gao Lin, you go up and be a human wall. Xiao Ting, you follow Kane, Mei Fang, you'''" After Zheng Zhi calmed down, he began to command his teammates to defend. England's set-piece ability is still a threat. Zheng Zhi needs everyone to withstand this wave of attacks first.

Under the command of Zheng Zhi, the national football players all stood in positions and followed their defensive goals. After the England team's set-piece kick came out, the Chinese team that stood in a defensive position grabbed the first point.

This was the end of England's attack. Zheng Zhi took the ball that was pushed out. Instead of rushing forward or passing, he looked up as he walked forward.

Ali rushed up to break the ball, but Zheng Zhi flicked to the side to dodge. After Zheng Zhi avoided Ali's robbery, he suddenly accelerated. Ali didn't give up his duty and turned to pursue Zheng Zhi. But soon, Ali was shocked. He couldn't catch up with the old Chinese man in front of him for a while.

That's right. Zheng Zhi is an old man who should have retired a long time ago in Ali's heart. Ali had already learned from the pre-match information that this man named Zheng Zhi was a 38-year-old man on the court. Such an old player, and not a famous superstar, Ali didn't take it to heart at all. And this scene in front of him really surprised him.

"Wow! Zheng Zhi, he actually rushed up. The fans throughout the stadium let out an exclamation. Then, the fans cheered with joy. "Come on. Zheng Zhi, our old captain. ”

Zheng Zhi was able to rush up, and Ali couldn't catch up behind him. This scene really shocked everyone. Even Yan Feng was shocked.

After Zheng Zhi rushed for a while, he would soon face defense. As soon as he approached, he shook his feet and distributed the ball to Lin Fan, who followed up.

After dividing the ball, Zheng Zhi did not stop there, but continued to accelerate and rushed past Henderson's side.

Lin Fan received Zheng Zhi's ball, and quickly passed the ball to Gao Lin, who was at the front. Gao Lin was under Jones's defense, and he had to work very hard with his back to the ball. He tried his best to barely fall. Gao Lin, who stumbled, gritted his teeth and pushed the ball to the side. It happened to be picked up by Zheng Zhi, who rushed at full speed.

"Stop him. England's Dier hurriedly went over to intercept Zheng Zhi.

After Zheng Zhi got the ball, he didn't wait for Dale to come over, and directly came to a straight stopper.

The ball went straight through the England defence and slotted the ball into the corner of the box. And the martial arts king, who is good at running, did not disappoint, he appeared in this place.

Wu Lei, who took the ball, rushed forward excitedly, but soon he was defended by the defenders. This time, Wu Lei was resolute, gritted his teeth and carried defender Cahill and kicked the ball out before he fell.

It's a pity that Wu Lei has exhausted his strength and can't play hard. The lack of power to hit the goal was finally confiscated by goalkeeper Hart.

"Oh! What a great opportunity. ”

It's a pity for everyone. This is the best chance to play in the first half so far.

Although the opportunity was not seized, the fans applauded. Applaud Wu Lei, who can kick out the opportunity to hit the goal. It was Zheng Zhi, who created this opportunity, who applauded.

Yan Feng couldn't help but stand up this time and applaud his teammates on the field. "Brother Zhi is really awesome. I seem to see him more than ten years ago. ”

Zheng Zhi's performance this time made many people feel like they had returned to more than ten years ago, back to the young era when Zheng Zhi was still high-spirited.

"Well done. Brother Zhi!" "Beautiful!"

Everyone is cheering for Zheng Zhi. His performance was a shot in the arm for everyone. Especially the national football players on the field, after seeing Zheng Zhi's performance, they were greatly encouraged.

Zheng Zhi's performance didn't end there. Next, he began to explain what it means to grow old and strong.

After the switch between attack and defense, Zheng Zhi helped Wu Xi successfully prevent another attack of the England team with his accurate filling. Then he organized another wave of offensives. It was only after he passed halfway to the feet of his strikers that he was blocked by England.

After coming back, Zheng Zhi once again relied on accurate judgment to intercept Ali's pass halfway in advance. Then he launched another attack, but in the end it was wasted by his teammates.

For a few minutes in a row, Zheng Zhi's performance was extremely eye-catching. And under his leadership, the performance of the Chinese team has also improved. The morale of the army has been improved, which has made the Chinese team play better, and everyone is no longer so tight.

The situation on the field is starting to improve. And all of this was brought by the old captain Zheng Zhi.

When Yan Feng saw this, his heart unconsciously calmed down a lot. I started to have confidence in this game.

"Fortunately, there is Brother Zhi. ”

"It's up to you, Brother Zhi. You must lead everyone to hold on. Gotta hold it out until I'm sent on the field. Come on!"

Yan Feng was a little excited in his heart, he thought of this, and began to shout loudly to the field: "Brother Zhi, come on! Chinese team, come on!"