Three hours after China won their second draw, the result of another Group B match was also out.

In the match against Cameroon, Chiesa was injured and Baggio was "not in good form", and Maldini Sr. used Piero and Vieri up front. Combined with Cannavaro's injury, it wasn't until the 78th minute that Vieri scored a goal.

The score of 1-0 lasted until the end of the match, and Italy finally "got their wish" and won an "Italian" victory.

1-0, 3 points, what could be more cost-effective?

However, Italy has also exposed a lot of problems, injured players during the game against the Chinese team, and midfielders who cannot provide good ammunition for the striker, many fans who support Italy's championship are invariably shrouded in a shadow.

The arrival of the second draw is obviously not as exciting as the first draw, and after the score of 0-0 has been played abroad, the hope of Chinese fans for the national football team has risen to a new level in their hearts.

Don't expect you to win, do you?

In the interview, whether it is the national football team or those ordinary fans, they all hope that the national football team will score a goal in the World Cup and leave a mark that belongs to China.

"Score, score, score!"

"One in, one in, one in!"

"We're going to score, we're going to win!!"

"It's not okay to always play defensively, how can any team win by defending?"

Facing the CCTV camera, countless Chinese fans who watched the game were still unsatisfied and shouted loudly at the camera.

For a time, the wind direction of "scoring a goal" spread all over the country. Even the Football Association has received a lot of letters asking the Chinese team to change their strikers and score a goal in the last game of the group.

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The next afternoon, a large number of Chinese fans accompanied the Chinese players from Saint-Etienne to Nantes, where they will face the final round of the group six days later.

In the evening of the same day, AFC Secretary-General Verappan came to the national football team to visit the camp, affirmed the performance of the Chinese players in the World Cup, and also sent good wishes for the Chinese team to qualify from the group.

Finally, in an interview with reporters, Villapan was full of vigor and certainty: "The development of Chinese football is rapid, and the Chinese team will enter the top 10 in world football in the next ten years." And the Chinese team is the Asian country with the most hope of winning the World Cup! ”

The facts also proved Villapan's conjecture.

The next day, Saudi Arabia lost to the hosts at the Stade de France, with a brace from the young Thierry Henry giving France a comfortable 4-0 victory.

If Saudi Arabia's 4-0 look humiliating, South Korea, which played against the Netherlands, was also beaten into a sieve.

5-0, the Netherlands had five players score in a variety of different ways. This result of being beaten by the opponent and flowering for many points is reflected in the complete rout of a team.

Japan, the last team to represent Asia, was not as "miserable" as Saudi Arabia and South Korea, but Davosuk played the violin with his left foot and sealed the win for Croatia in the 77th minute.

After the second round of the 8 groups, in addition to the Chinese team, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Japan all lost both games and were completely eliminated, and there was no theoretical possibility of qualifying.

After the first two games of the group stage, the situation of each group has gradually become clearer.

Brazil in Group A are set to qualify, while the remaining three teams are struggling. Scotland and Morocco are in full swing, but they can only look at the other two teams.

Group B is the most stalemate, although Italy is at the top of the table with 1 draw and 1 win and 4 points, it still has the possibility of being eliminated. On the other hand, the Chinese team, which has drawn both games and ranks second in the group, has a very high chance of qualifying, and even has the possibility of advancing to the first place in the group. Austria and Cameroon are both one draw and one defeat, if you want to qualify, you must play the last game with all your strength, otherwise you will only be eliminated.

Group C hosts France have won both games to ensure qualification; Saudi Arabia lost both battles and was completely out. Denmark is more likely to qualify, even if South Africa win the last game and Denmark loses to France, Denmark still has three more goals difference than South Africa. In other words, South Africa must beat Saudi Arabia by more than three goals to have a chance of squeezing Denmark.

In Group D, Nigeria emerged from the ranks of the two teams to secure qualification, while Paraguay drew both games and drew the most likely of the remaining three teams. The seeded teams Spain and Bulgaria both drew one and lost one, and even if one side wins the final match, the right to qualify is not in their own hands. In the face of Paraguay, Nigeria does not have the saying of "letting the opponent go", and Paraguay has the strength to win the African Eagles!

In Group E, the Netherlands and Mexico both have one win and one draw, and in addition to South Korea, which has been eliminated in both games, Belgium, who have drawn both games, also have the possibility of qualifying. However, in the final game, the European Red Devils could not take qualification into their own hands, and they not only had to win against South Korea, but also at least have a goal difference of more than two goals against South Korea.

In Group F, the United States also lost two games in a row and eliminated the tournament, and Germany, which won 1 and drew 1, only led Yugoslavia to the top of the table by virtue of goal difference. Chile is 1-1 and has a chance to knock the German out of the tournament if they win the last game against Germany.

In Group G, Romania won both games to secure qualification, while Tunisia lost two games and were eliminated. England and Colombia, with 1 win and 1 loss, meet in the final group game, and whoever wins will qualify. However, England had the advantage, drawing with their opponents and also qualifying on goal difference.

In Group H, Argentina and Croatia won two games to secure qualification, while Jamaica and Japan both lost two games and were eliminated, with the final group game being irrelevant for all four teams.

Overall, six teams from Brazil, France, Nigeria, Romania, Argentina and Croatia secured qualification, while six teams from Saudi Arabia, South Korea, the United States, Tunisia, Jamaica and Japan were eliminated.

Three of the four Asian teams have been "killed", and it is no wonder that Villapan said that the Chinese team is the hope of Asia.

According to the latest news released by Europe's largest spinach company, the odds of the Chinese team winning the championship have risen from 1:250 to 1:80, even surpassing teams such as Bulgaria and Colombia.

One stone stirred up a thousand waves, and the Asian media simply praised the Chinese team to the sky at the first time.

It was the first time to participate in the World Cup, Japan and Jamaica had been eliminated, but the Chinese team was second in the group. Looking at this gap, "Asahi Shimbun" was the first to stand up and "hold stinky feet".

"The Chinese team can achieve such a proud record, relying on active running and scrambling, and behind the team, there is a stable world-class goalkeeper like China Ou!"

"Ou's presence gives the players a lot of confidence, as long as he is in front of goal, even if he is as strong as Italy, it will be difficult for the opponent to score."

"It is this kind of confidence that can ensure that the Chinese team has not scored a single goal by the opponent so far..."

"Globe" radio also believes that as an Asian team participating in the World Cup for the first time, the performance of the Chinese team can be called tenacious.

This team of tenacious struggle, unity and a well-known star is likely to become the biggest dark horse of this World Cup.

Just like the North Korean team that entered the World Cup for the first time in 1966!

At that time, the North Korean team defeated Italy 1-0 to enter the top 8, and although it took a 3-0 lead in the quarterfinals, it was overturned by the dark horse Eusebio, which also created a classic of "one person wins one team".

After the Korean team was eliminated, South Korea's Dong-A Ilbo published an article titled "Flexible Body Side Restructuring and Bold Use of Young Players".

Dong-A Ilbo commented: "The Chinese team has not tasted defeat so far, and it has largely relied on domestic body reforms and the reason why coaches who understand China's national conditions use young players. ”

"Coupled with the meticulous preparation of the logistics staff, the coaches' tactics in line with the team's situation, and the mentality of the players who are not arrogant or impatient, and retreat into advance, this has created an Asian team that is most likely to qualify from the group."

At this point, Ronaldo also officially spoke in front of the media, wishing the Chinese team to qualify from the group.

"I have never underestimated the Chinese team, nor have I underestimated the Chinese Europe."

"In my opinion, he is the toughest opponent and the enemy I want to defeat the most."

"If I'm lucky enough to play him in the World Cup, I'm sure I'll be able to score against him!"

"Oh, I'm waiting for you in the World Cup!"

Ronaldo's remarks once again attracted the attention of the media. Carlos also "liked" Ronaldo's remarks. It can be seen how much these Brazilian stars who have played against Ou Chuliang are looking forward to playing against Ou Chuliang again, and these attackers can't wait to pick up the ball from the goal behind Ou Chuliang.

The media came to Nantes with great interest and wanted to interview the Chinese team members stationed here.

But unfortunately, due to the regulations of the Football Association, the Chinese team does not allow players to be interviewed, and even the entire team and coach have to be approved by Wang Junsheng before being interviewed. Therefore, except for CCTV, no media can get the news of the Chinese team and the status of the players.

The white squad leader is still the same, sitting in the co-pilot of the SUV, dragging his cheeks, and staring blankly at the hotel glass.

After the second game, the white squad leader still did not interact with Ou Chuliang. Except for watching Ou Chuliang and other national football players bow and salute the fans from a distance, the white squad leader didn't even see Ou Chuliang's face. The fans who were even more enthusiastic than her had already screamed out their throats, but at the request of the Football Association, the players simply greeted the fans and returned to the players' tunnel one after another. And the stands at the entrance of the players' tunnel have long been occupied by fanatical fans on both sides.

"My grandson, you won't lie to me, will you! When will I be able to take a photo with Ou Chuliang! The white squad leader pouted, boredly holding his hair and feet.

"Don't worry, there will definitely be a chance, I won't lie to you!" My grandson Chen Tang responded.

Hearing my grandson Chen Tang's reply, the white squad leader pursed his lips, and suddenly remembered that when watching the game, the organizer also kindly set up a "family group" for the starting players of each team. These seats, which were watched up close, were occupied by the families of the starters. Further, most of them are wives and girlfriends.

Just like Susanna!

"If only I could sit in that position!" Squad leader Bai suddenly thought, "In that position, I will definitely be able to take a photo with Ou Chuliang!" ”

In fact, my grandson Chen Tang didn't have any score in his heart, he didn't expect the Chinese Football Association to control the players so strictly. Even if the Football Association makes an opening, with the relationship between Ou Chuliang and Jianghu.com, my grandson Chen Tang will definitely be able to get an exclusive report.

But apart from CCTV, no news media can broadcast the latest situation of the Chinese team.

In fact, even CCTV only broadcasts the gossip of some players and their daily life in France.

After all, the issue of tactical play and the status of the players is a secret of the Chinese team, and even if CCTV asks, Qi Caosheng and Wang Junsheng will not say it.

At this moment, Ladd and Qi Missheng and other coaching staff are nested in hotel rooms, discussing tactical and strategic goals for the next game.

In terms of the general direction, Group B is the most anxious group of the eight groups, and any team has the possibility of qualifying. So even if you don't need to say it from a famous domestic commentator, fools know that the last game must be won by a draw!

But how to implement it will have to be discussed in detail.

From the perspective of personnel, Sun Jihai returned to the team after the suspension and is extremely healthy.

Zhang Jihua accumulated two yellows and was suspended, Qi Hong suffered a slight ankle injury, and Peng Weiguo's leg didn't seem to be able to support such a high-intensity game.

As a result, there are changes from defenders to midfielders.

On the front line, although the "Zhang Su Combination", which started two games in a row, performed well, there was nothing at fault. But for a striker, not scoring is a sin!

Coupled with the pressure from the fans and the dissuasion of the leadership, Ladd had to consider whether to make a substitution to start the game.

If the rash change of striker will cause any other series of impacts, this is also something that Rad and Qi Miaosheng have to consider.

What's more, today's starting lineup is very stable, even if the last game is a draw, as long as Italy does not drop the chain, the Chinese team can still qualify.

The pros and cons aside, and everyone on the coaching staff had a headache.

"Mr. Ladd, the desire of Chinese fans to score a goal has reached the extreme. The players are very solid defensively, so be sure to build on the original foundation and strengthen some attacking methods for the team! ”

Gu Mingchang's words are Wang Junsheng's words, the words of the Football Association, and the words of fans across the country.

After the narration, Gu Mingchang also sat behind him with his neck bent, after all, he was just a microphone.

The room was dreary, and Rad pinched his chin and weighed the pros and cons.

Su Maozhen is very impactful, Zhang Yuyi has an excellent sense of smell in front of the goal, and the two are top in headers, and it is precisely considering that the combination of the two of them is the best, so Ladd sent the two of them to start. Another more important point is that the two are tall and have not weak defensive ability

But if so, for whom? How to change?

The Chinese team seems to have scarce offensive means, but in fact, compared to the eliminated teams such as Japan and South Korea, the Chinese team's attack has done a good job.

Bottom cross, 45-degree cross, corner kick, defensive counter-attack.

All four are big scorers, and they're perfect for the current Chinese team.

It's just that the Chinese team's opponent in the first game is Italy, the world's No. 1 defensive team, and although the opponent's defensive ability is not as good as the former in the second game, the Austrian coach's three substitutions are all to strengthen the team's defense. From a professional point of view, it is normal for the Chinese team to have yet to score a goal.

But the fans are not professional, and the leaders are not professional!

They can't see that, they want to see the goal!

In a football game, what's so good about not scoring a goal?

It's the goal that counts!

But the problem is that the characteristics of this Chinese team are defense, and the means of attack are defensive counterattacks, and the most shining stars are still defenders, always noisy to attack, noisy to score, is this appropriate?

According to Ladd's original idea, except for the accumulation of yellow cards and the players who cannot play due to injury, the overall framework will be retained, and only the players who have to be replaced will be replaced. But now it seems that as long as he sends any striker from Zhang Su to start in the next game, he may be scolded by the fans.

At that time, if the game is lost due to lack of offensive power, the saliva of the fans may drown the coaching staff.

"We're doing well defensively, why haven't we adjusted our offense? How can there be a way out? Isn't the loss and elimination caused by a lack of offense? And we reminded you! ”

Such pressure of public opinion, Tharad may not be able to withstand it!

After a while, Ladd sighed, "Let's go out first, the starting players of the next game, I will discuss it with Coach Qi." ”

Seeing this, the teaching assistants quickly stood up and walked out despite the numbness of their legs. When this kind of need to take the blame, the farther away they are, the better.

On June 23, there are four matches to be played in the World Cup in France, both at the same time.

At 16 p.m. local time, Group A took the lead.

Although Morocco defeated Scotland 3-0, as expected by the media, the substitute Brazil team still "released" Norway.

Bebeto opened the scoring for Brazil in the 78th minute, but in the final 10 minutes of the game, the Norwegian player scored a goal and mixed in a penalty. In the end, Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 and joined Brazil in qualifying. And this game also announced the end of the myth of Brazil's unbeaten 23 consecutive games in the group stage of the World Cup.

After this game, there are many bookmakers who have made a big profit.

The time came to 21 o'clock in the evening, and it was already 3 o'clock in the morning in China, and the last two games of Group B started at the same time.

When seeing the starting players of the Chinese team, many fans who stayed up late to watch the game were so excited that they patted their thighs: "Ladd's brainless brain has finally been enlightened!" ”