After losing to Uruguay in the semi-finals, the Chinese team could only pursue a third-place spot in the third- and fourth-place finals.

Despite this, the next day's newspaper was prominently showing its support for the national team.

"Sports Weekly" said: This Confederations Cup is just a rehearsal for the World Cup, and the Chinese team has successfully completed the task after qualifying from the group. As for whether or not he will win the championship in the end, it is no longer so important.

Since Zhang Xiaorui retired from the field with an injury, under the guidance of the Football Association, fans have finally changed their concepts.

Although they lost the game, the players were intact and did not retire injured.

If you fight hard for the championship of the Confederations Cup, it will be an irreparable loss for the Chinese team!

Eat a trench, grow a wisdom, one Zhang Xiaorui is enough, the Chinese team can no longer afford to toss.

Fans have taken a very light view of the victory and defeat, and only hope that the players can complete the game intact.

"Beijing Youth Daily" also reported: The Chinese team has shown tenacity in front of the world, and the Chinese team is still glorious despite defeat.

"Southern Sports Daily" commented that the Chinese team has proved its strength in front of the whole world, and at least there are no African and North American teams in the top four. I hope that the Chinese team will play their own style in the next three or four finals!

Goalkeeper Ou Chuliang also received unanimous praise, and "Shencheng Evening News" believes that Ou Chuliang's stable performance is the key to the victory or defeat of the next game.

Jianghu-Football Network also issued an official announcement that if the Chinese team can win the third place, then an autograph of Ou Chuliang will be given away during the live broadcast.

And, under the guidance of Jianghu-Football Network, more senior fans forgot about the team's failure to advance and began to look for a way to defeat the Czech Republic.

How to beat the Czech Golden Generation?

Before Euro 1996, there was no one who was not optimistic about the Czech team. However, the Eastern European side surprised everyone as they beat the likes of Italy, Portugal and France to reach the final of the European Championship at Wembley Stadium.

Despite losing to the German Tank in the final, the Czech golden generation has shown their talent to fans around the world.

Now, despite losing to Brazil in the semi-finals, the Czechs are still not so easy to mess with.

I still remember last year's European Championships, from the lucky qualifier to the finals to the German tank dragged into extra time, the Czech stars were full of brilliance, and in a series of star-studded names, there were born famous stars such as Nedved and Poboski.

Especially the long-haired Poboski, his elegant and agile breakthrough and sprint on the right sideline was a sharp weapon for the Czech team's attack that year, and it was also the first impression of the Czech team by most Chinese fans. In the quarterfinals against Portugal, Poboski rode through the hurdle on his toes and easily broke through Baia's ten-finger pass. It was such a classic moment that the 24-year-old star became famous overnight, and Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson couldn't wait to bring him to his side.

Against such a Czech team, does the Chinese team really have a chance of winning?

Just when everyone was at a loss, a netizen suddenly said: "Defend the whole game, play defense and counterattack, the same as playing Brazil!" We will attack when we have a chance, and we will break the siege with a big foot if we don't have a chance. When the time comes, the game will be dragged into overtime... Hey, hey, hey, we have Ou Chuliang, you know..."

Netizens suddenly realized and followed behind him.

Yes, we have Ou Chuliang!

As long as the game drags into a penalty shootout, we may really be able to beat this European Championship runner-up.

Coincidentally, on the night of the match with Uruguay, Qi Miaosheng discussed this matter with Rade.

"We came to Saudi Arabia this time, and we have practiced offensive balls and defensive balls. The group has qualified, and the players have worked hard, should we also practice penalty shootouts? ”

Rad pinched his chin and thought for a long time: "This matter must be agreed by the Czechs!" ”

......

On December 21, the third and fourth place finals of the first Confederations Cup were played at the King Fahd International Stadium.

Due to the rush of time, it is equivalent to two consecutive days of games for the Chinese team, while the Czech Republic has one more day of rest than the Chinese team, and also observed the tactical play of the Chinese team by the way. It can be said that it has taken advantage of it.

Before the game, the Czech coach said in a deep voice: "... Of course we won't send the game to extra time or even a penalty shoot-out. I have a lot of respect for the Chinese team and agree with their performance in this Confederations Cup. But even then, we had to settle the fight in 90 minutes, and we had to play our own style! ”

Yes, will the runners-up of the European Championship still have to be afraid of facing the Asian Cup champions?

What's more, the Czech squad is complete, and there is no loss of troops. This edition of the Confederations Cup is almost the same as last year's European Championships, and there is no need to fear a team from Asia.

Nedved, who attended the press conference with the coach, also looked serious, "I will help the team defeat the Chinese team as soon as possible!" ”

The Czechs were menacing, and Rade, although low-key at the press conference, was not timid either.

“... The Czech Republic are a very attacking team, but our counter-attacking will make them suffer a little bit. You know, even the mighty Brazilian team didn't get anything out of us! ”

General Fan also said, "Let the Czechs come!" They will be in front of the Great Wall of China, and they will be scorched! ”

In the final game, a large number of Chinese fans poured into the stadium to cheer for the Chinese team. Although it was a third-place match, the fans still gave the team the greatest support. In any case, being able to play in the Confederations Cup is a symbol of strength in itself!

Some ticket sellers made a fortune in doing so, and when all the fans entered, people were surprised to find that the stadium, which can accommodate 67,000 people, was almost full. Among these fans, there are even some fans who have flown in from China temporarily. As long as the Chinese team qualifies from the group, no matter whether the next game wins or loses, they will come to the scene to cheer for the Chinese team!

"This is CCTV TV, and I am the host Huang Jianxiang."

"I'm the host Zhang Lu."

"Tonight's broadcast for you is the final of the first Confederations Cup, China vs. the Czech Republic."

"Athletes from both sides have already played,"

"The starting line-up of the Chinese team was similar to that of the first game against Brazil, but the formation was slightly different."

"The starting goalkeeper is still No. 1 Ou Chuliang, who has been outstanding in this Confederations Cup and has made many wonderful saves. The three guards were Zhang Jihua, General Fan and Mao Yijun. The six central defenders are Li Tie, Sun Jihai, Wu Chengying, Ma Mingyu, Peng Weiguo and Yu Xiangwei, and Gao Feng is the single arrow on the front line. ”

"And judging from the position of the Chinese team today, it looks like a 3151 formation. Li Tie deliberately pulled back and stood alone in front of the three defenders. It seems that Ladd wants to use him to form a separate line of defense. ”

"The starting No. 1 of the Czech team is the main goalkeeper Pettel. Kuba, in last year's European Championship, Kuba performed bravely. Especially in the group stage match between the Czech Republic and Italy, he successively saved the shots of Casiraghi, Chiesa, Zola and others, which made the world shine. ”

"The three defenders are No. 3 Young. Sukhoparek, captain No. 5 Miroslav. Kadlek and 15 Michael. Hornak. Hornak, in particular, has a well-rounded individual ability and a solid defensive foundation. Although he is a central defender, he has a strong ability to assist, and he has also made cameo appearances as a striker. The Chinese team must be careful with his insertion of assists. ”

The five Czech midfielders are No. 2 Radoslav. Ratar, No. 4 Pavel. Nedved, No. 7 Giri. Nemaker, No. 11 Martin. Fridek and No. 13 Radek. Beypur. ”

"No. 4 Nedved is the heart of the Czech team's attack, whether it is last year's European Championship or this year's Confederations Cup, most of the Czech attack is carried out by him. Not only that, but Nedved's defensive ability is also extremely strong. Without skillful foot skills and team understanding, it will be difficult for the Chinese team to open a gap in the middle. In addition, the number 13 Beybur has a strong assist ability, and he is equivalent to a shadow striker on the field. ”

"The two Czech strikers are No. 8 Karel. Pobosky and No. 9 Pavel. Kuka. ”

"At the European Championships, the Czechs usually use a 361 formation, and Kuka is the lone arrow of that team. But in today's match with the Chinese team, the coach of the Czech team deliberately moved the position of No. 8 Poboski forward, and it seems that he also wants to strengthen the team's offensive power and play offensive football. ”

"Is this game going to be an offensive and defensive drill again?"

This may really be an offensive and defensive exercise.

When he saw the menacing Czech player next to him in the players' tunnel, Ou Chuliang thought like this.

These Eastern European players have an innate sense of aggression, which makes many "peace-loving" Chinese players around them feel a little uncomfortable.

It is strange that a first-class European team faces an Asian "1.5 rate" team and does not play offensive football!

What's more, this Czech team basically plays with all the main forces.

"It seems that only a penalty shootout can defeat this team!" Ou Chuliang shrugged his shoulders and exchanged penalties with the other party, he was really not afraid!

"The Chinese team kicked off first."

With the South African referee's whistle, the battle for the third place in the first Confederations Cup officially began.

After the Chinese team kicked off, Ma Mingyu just got the ball, and Pobosky forced it in front of him.

The horse had no choice but to continue to pass back.

After the ball came to the feet of Li Tie, Pobosky was still in the grab.

The cabbage head of the single back did not hesitate and directly distributed the ball to his teammates on the wing.

Oh Sung-young, who was on the wing, wanted to burst down the left corridor after winning the ball, but the Czech defenders had already followed. There was no one around to answer his teammates, Wu Chengying was helpless, and directly kicked the ball to the Czech penalty area.

Kadlek easily won a header at the top of the box, Hornak won the ball and immediately distributed the ball to the right, and Nemek found Nedved as soon as he got the ball.

After the attacking core won the ball, the momentum of the entire Czech team changed dramatically.

Like a tiger descending from the mountain, although it did not move, its momentum arrived first.

Peng Weiguo clung to Nedved and fought with him for speed.

However, in front of the Czech tough guy, Peng Weiguo, who is 1.72 meters tall, is obviously not enough.

"Nedved with the ball..."

"Straight stopper!"

Huang Jianxiang exclaimed, and Nedved kicked straight into the Chinese team's penalty area.

Pobosky had already been prepared for a long time, and although General Fan had already taken precautions, the long-haired Pobosky still received the ball in the penalty area.

"Huh~~~ It's okay, he's holding the ball himself." In the stands, a fan who watched the game from home let out a long breath.

But how can Poboski's threat only manifest itself when he runs with the ball?

Seeing that General Fan had jammed Pobosky in front of him, the Czechs did not panic in the slightest. After controlling the ball, he stood in the box for two or three seconds. Finally, he saw his chance and flicked the ball to the side.

Beybull, who was following at great speed, blew like a gust of wind, and grabbed a step ahead of Li Tie to reach the ball.

"Danger!" Zhang Lu let out a low snort.

Sure enough, the next second, Beybur flew up and pumped the ball straight towards the goal.

Sou!

The ball swept into the wind and rose closely.

Zhang Jihua and Mao Yijun hurriedly stretched out their legs, but they still didn't block the whistling ball.

Boom!

There was a muffled bang in front of the Chinese team.

Ou Chuliang, who pounced diagonally, stretched his arms across his chest, palms of his hands slightly outward, and his two thumbs facing each other, forming an arc, just enough to accommodate the next match ball.

In the next second, a black and white football appeared in Ou Chuliang's hands at some point. At that moment, Ou Chuliang's sleeves trembled slightly, which was releasing the aftermath of the impact of the ball.

Burst!

Ou Chuliang's body fell to the ground, and in his hand, he was still holding a freshly hot leather ball.

"Ou Chuliang!"

"It's the young general Ou Chuliang again!" Huang Jianxiang whispered.

"What a beautiful save! Hehe, Ou Chuliang's save can be called a goalkeeper's textbook! Zhang Lu also praised on the side.

Shoot beautifully, pounce even more beautifully!

In less than 3 minutes of the opening game, the Chinese team and the Czech Republic completed an attack and a defense, which was the same as discussed in advance before the game.

"When I grow up, I must become a goalkeeper like Ou Chuliang!" In the stands, a little boy looked up and said to his father.

The father and son have been sitting in the stands since the beginning of the Confederations Cup, recording every game of the Chinese team with their eyes.

And Ou Chuliang's wonderful save planted a deep seed in the young hearts of children. In time, this seed will take root and grow into a towering tree.

Just when the fans cheered for Ou Chuliang's textbook save, Ou Chuliang's eyes flashed and he quickly hugged the ball and got up.

It was already said before the game that the Chinese team would play a defensive counterattack.

In that case, it is necessary to seize every opportunity.

Don't look at this as the opening, this is a test for both sides.

Opportunities are often reserved for those who are prepared!

Ou Chuliang, who was holding the ball, rushed forward, and seeing his posture, everyone guessed what he was going to do.

Bang!

After running two steps, Ou Chuliang threw the ball into the air, and as soon as his body was horizontal, the ball was immediately swept to the front court by him.

At this moment, what Pobosky, Nedved, were all left behind by the ball.

When the fans clearly saw a red figure from the high-speed moving camera, everyone stood up and chanted.

"It's Gao Feng!"

"The prodigal son is high in the wind!"

He is both a prodigal son who has left home and a whirlwind that cannot be caught!

Ou Chuliang's long pass just skipped over his head and landed more than three meters in front of him, a distance that took less than a second for the running Gao Feng to catch up.

Collapse!

After a crisp sound, Gao Feng strode forward and lay down.

Hornak and Sukhoparek desperately chased back, one left and one right, and there was a tendency to attack from both sides.

Gao Feng doesn't care about that, he is alone in the front court, what else is there besides moving forward with the ball?

Seeing that the trend of encirclement has been completed, Gao Feng's eyes are fierce, go to his N, Lao Tzu will kick him first!

Bang!

At the edge of the penalty area, Gao Feng pulled out his feet and shot angrily.

There was an explosion at the edge of the Czech penalty area, just like the shot from Bejbur just now.

Kuba had been prepared for a long time, and swooped to the right at the moment when the high wind picked up.

When he landed, he still didn't touch the ball.

Take a closer look, it turned out that the moment Gao Feng shot the goal, Suhoparek just blocked the gun's hole head-on.

The ball hit Sukhoparek and quickly bounced to the side, defusing the Chinese team's attack.

Alas!!!

There was a sigh in the stands.

It's not that the Chinese fans don't think that this goal has to be scored, but they are stopped by the opposing defenders, and they always feel that something is missing. If it is saved by the opponent's goalkeeper, at least the face is restored.

Just when the fans were thinking crankily in their minds, Huang Jianxiang's eyes were sharp, and he suddenly raised his volume.

"Huh? What is Gao Feng doing? ”

"Gao Feng is protesting!"

"Handball? Gao Feng is protesting that this is a handball! ”

Watching Gao Feng raise his right hand and his left hand clapping his wrist incessantly, Fahd Stadium boiled again.

All the Chinese fans raised their voices to test the pressure on the referee.

When Gao Feng shot at goal, the South African referee had just run out of the centre circle.

He covered his headset, bypassed the oncoming high wind, and quickly ran to the linesman on the left, bowing his head to communicate with him.

By the time he got back on the pitch, the chanting at Fahd Stadium reached a boiling point.

"Penalty? It's a penalty! Huang Jianxiang's voice was full of surprise.

"Hehe, less than 5 minutes into the game, the Chinese team won a penalty!"

The surprise came too suddenly, and all the Chinese fans were almost stunned by happiness.

Several Czech players gathered around the referee and shouted loudly, but could not change the decision.

And from the playback given on the big screen, it can be clearly seen. Gao Feng's shot hit Sukhoparek's wrist and the ball changed direction in an instant, while Sukhoparek was standing just inside the penalty line.

"It's a penalty, an undoubted penalty!" Huang Jianxiang proudly closed the coffin.

Many Chinese fans didn't have their butts hot yet, and they all stood up and watched Gao Feng proudly hold the ball and walk to the penalty spot.

This is the third or fourth place final!

The fans were emotional, but they didn't dare to raise their voices for fear of disturbing the players.

Qi Shusheng is also a little uncalm, didn't he "say it's okay" to play a penalty shootout? Why did you give us such a big gift at the beginning? That's so kind!

Beep!

The referee's whistle blew, and Gao Feng ran three steps before flying directly and pushing the ball towards the left side of the goal.

At the same time, Kuka also took a step sideways and pounced to the left.

However, the left side of the goalkeeper is not the left side of the player.

Under the gaze of tens of thousands of people, Gao Feng easily pushed the ball into the net.

"The ball is in, ahh!!h At this moment, Huang Jianxiang once again showed off his lung capacity in the microphone.

Who said that the Chinese team can't beat the Czech Republic?

Isn't that leading?

Zhang Lu looked at his colleague and said with a smile on the side: "Hehe, this damn football!" ”