Chapter 38: The Great War between China and Australia
Approaching October, in addition to the National Day holiday, the most high-profile in China is undoubtedly the 'China-Australia War' in the next World Cup qualifiers.
Through three rounds of competition, four direct promotion places have appeared, namely Iran, South Korea, Japan, and Saudi Arabia.
The remaining 0.5 places will be contested for the third place in Group A and Group B.
This is also the prelude to the Sino-Australian war.
For this Sino-Australian war, both the Australian media and the Chinese media are extremely concerned.
Australian media said: 'We are confident to limit China's midfield! ’
And the Chinese media also countered: 'The most difficult thing to limit in this Chinese team is the midfield! ’
Australian media ridiculed the Chinese team for playing football with a cannon.
The Chinese media replied, if you have the ability, you can also make a 200 million midfielder!
What happened to the cannons?
They don't feel like it's something to be ashamed of.
Just like Millwall once did, playing a point to the strongest is also a clever tactic.
The problem is that Australia doesn't have such a supreme core.
And China has!
The storm of public opinion in the media on both sides has swept across Asia, and the 2018 World Cup in Russia is approaching, and everyone is focused on these final battles.
And there is also a superstar in Yile, which has been reported by the European media.
Moreover, European media such as England and France generally support China, not because they are optimistic about the Chinese team, but because they want to see Yile in the World Cup.
As reported by the Times in England.
"The World Cup is a football feast every four years, and there should be all the well-known stars in this event, and the absence of one of them is a huge regret."
"Egypt's Mohamed Salah has already led their national team to the group stage of the World Cup, and I think Yi can do the same."
"We look forward to seeing him at the World Cup!"
England didn't say anything about Yile.
He made a name for himself in England, helping Tottenham Hotspur to the league title and winning the Champions League for the first time, and those two seasons were legendary, which also made Yile gain a large number of individual fans in England.
In White Hart Lane, although Yi Le has left, Tottenham fans wearing No. 21 jerseys can still be seen frequently in the stands.
Even the Spike group isn't completely disbanded, it's just that they're no longer that active.
And in the 'Favourite Player' poll in the City of London in September, Yile, who left Tottenham, still topped the list with an absolute number of votes.
Some media even called Yile a 'London heartthrob'!
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Europe is watching how it is possible to stop in China.
After the Chinese team came to the third place in Group A, the propaganda of this 'China-Australia war' has begun to operate in China.
The big battle is divided into two games, home and away.
Australia on October 1 and China on October 5.
For the 0.5 places in the Asian region, the two sides are also working hard.
China's CCTV Sports also calls it a 'last stand'!
Under the popularization of the media, everyone understands that the Chinese team has no way out, and if they want to advance, then they must keep winning.
Under the guidance of huge public opinion, this battle of focus has become a national concern.
Even people who don't usually pay attention talk about the game while chatting.
This is true for ordinary people, let alone fans.
September 29, on the eve of the expedition.
On Weibo, fan organizations in various regions have uploaded various declarations.
'China will win' was lifted to the top of the hot search in just one hour!
Whether the fans are relaying this news as soon as possible.
Although there are also people who are popular, their influence is even greater than in 02.
In 02, China entered the World Cup for the first time, and they were ignorant and suffered great pain, but this time, they were ready!
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On September 30, the Chinese team departed from Beijing Airport and headed for Australia.
Wu Lei and Yi Le were connected in France, and the two went together.
At 10 a.m., the Chinese team arrived at the Australian airport.
They were warmly welcomed by overseas Chinese compatriots from Australia.
And at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, when Yi Le and Wu Lei arrived, the airport was even more popular.
Yile's influence has gone beyond the international level, and there are many fans in Australia, and the entire airport was almost paralyzed, and finally had no choice but to leave through the special channel.
At the door of the hotel, Chinese fans have gathered here.
Yile's arrival was met with huge cheers.
He walked down and started signing autographs for the fans.
The autograph photo was taken in an orderly manner.
At this time, a little guy came over wearing the jersey of the Chinese team.
About 8 or 9 years old, he should be a mixed-race, very cute little boy.
"What's your name?"
Yi Le squatted down and asked with a smile.
"Gao Yu!" The little guy spoke a full Chinese and smiled; "My father told me that this is the best player in China!"
Yi Le: "... Your father... Very personal! ”
"Mmmm, Yi, I'm your fan, because of you, I decided to stand in the stands of Chinese fans tomorrow!"
Yi Le smiled and touched the little guy's head and said, "Thank you!" ”
Handing the signed photo to the other party, the little guy left with a happy cheer.
The next one is an old man.
Li Wengang stretched out his crumpled hand and asked; "Can I ask for a signature, too?"
Yi Lelen paused for a moment, and then smiled: "Of course you can!" ”
Write your name and hand it over.
Li Wengang took it, carefully folded it and put it in his backpack, and then patted it with confidence.
Immediately, the old man turned his head to look at Yi Le and said; "Yile, we... Tomorrow we should... You should be able to win, right? ”
The old man's voice trembled a little, and his eyes seemed to contain anticipation.
15 years, 5476 days of waiting....
What Li Wengang is most afraid of is that he will never see the picture of the Chinese team breaking into the World Cup again.
How many four years can you live in!
What's more, Li Wengang is already in his 70s.
Yi Le looked at the other party's hopeful gaze, opened his mouth, and finally said; "We'll do our best!"
Li Wengang's eyes dimmed slightly, and he smiled forcefully: "Just do your best!" Just do your best! Thank you for your hard work, come on tomorrow! ”
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Back at the hotel, Yi Le had just come to his room.
Zheng Zhi was sitting on the sofa cutting his toe covers, Yi Le glanced at it and said: "Uncle, it is not good to cut the toe covers before the game, it is easy to affect the feeling of the feet." ”
Zheng Zhi's hand shook, raised his head and glared at Yi Le fiercely, and said, "Where did you come from such crooked reasoning!" ”
Yi Le smiled, walked over and sat down, and said; "Uncle, are you nervous?"
Zheng Zhi's cheeks twitched and said; "Fart!"
Yi Le smiled and prepared to get up and pack his luggage.
Zheng Zhi suddenly stopped Yi Le and shouted, "Xiaole." ”
Yi Le turned his head.
I saw that Zheng Zhi was a little apprehensive and said; "We're going to win, right?"
Yi Le shrugged his shoulders and said, "We have no reason to lose, remember to pass the ball to me when the time comes, and I will tell you how to win!" ”
"Hey, you kid, say you're fat and gasping! Get out of here and pack your bags! Zheng Zhi scolded with a smile, but for some reason his heart was a lot more relaxed.
Well, if the thigh says it can win, then it will definitely win!
After dinner, Lippi will gather the members of the national team to explain the tactics.
They came to the makeshift tactics room, an enclosed space where even the door was guarded.
Lippi chewed gum and stood in front of the tactical board, calmly watching the crowd.