After the game, Zheng Zhi, who scored the fourth goal in the game, accepted the first interview from the CCBV reporter on the sidelines

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Reporter: How do you feel about China's epoch-making achievements today?

Zheng Zhi: I am very happy today, we have become the third in the world, this is the first time in 44 years that the Chinese team has played such a World Cup, and achieved such good results, this is the luck of our whole team, but also my own luck, thanks to the country and the fans for their support to us, thanks to the coach's guidance, they have given us a lot of help. I am very grateful to them.

Reporter: You don't look very excited, do you?

Zheng Zhi: No, I'm actually very excited, I really can't control my feelings, I'm proud of China, I have good teammates, good coaches and fans, this result is what we have been looking forward to for a long time.

Reporter: On behalf of the Chinese, I thank you.

Zheng Zhi: The Chinese people are our spiritual strength, and we should be grateful to them.

Reporter: I didn't expect you to be able to swing a pendulum?

Zheng Zhi: Haha, seriously, I have been practicing this movement for a long, long time, nearly half a year, I have to drag Ronaldo to teach me to practice this movement almost every day, you know, this movement belongs to Ronaldo, no one in world football can do it better than him, and it hurts my knees, so I have been practicing and know that I am really proficient in him. When I rushed to the goalkeeper just now, I didn't even think about it.

Reporter: Ronaldo won't ask you for royalties, right?

Zheng Zhi: Haha, actually, I made a bet with him, I said that I would definitely score a goal like his, he didn't believe it, and now that I have done it, he will invite me to dinner when he comes back.

Reporter: What do you have to say about the South Korean team?

Zheng Zhi: There is nothing to say, our strength is definitely above theirs, and our eyes are now on the world, not on Asia, so we have to talk more about the world, not Asia. In fact, I believe that Japan is our strongest opponent in Asia in the future.

The South Korean team was despised by Zheng Zhi again.

Reporter: Where do you plan to go on vacation after the World Cup?

Zheng Zhi: Go back to the capital with the team to celebrate, then go home for a week, maybe find a quiet island to play for a few days. Finally, it's time to meet up with Inter Milan, and this year's pre-season games for Inter Milan are all played in China, which will be very interesting.

Reporter: Have you ever thought about transferring?

Zheng Zhi: I don't have that idea for the time being, Inter Milan's goal for next season is still great, and we want to set a greater record.

Reporter: It is rumored that several players in the team are being favored by other giants, if your teammates are gone, would you still think so?

Zheng Zhi: People go to higher places, water flows to lower places, at Inter Milan is the best choice, why go to other places? If I were them, I wouldn't have people and ideas.

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Head coach Houghton also gave an interview to CCBV, and the Englishman was also quite happy.

"We are very happy with the task done well," Horton said, "and we always say that we will come to the World Cup with the pride of the Chinese people and then go back with honor." ”

Horton also humorously talked about the arrangements for tomorrow night's departure home, "The Chinese and our team support each other, they give us warm support, and we also bring them the joy of victory." We love each other so much that I think tomorrow will be the time for our "lovers" to meet. ”

"We dreamed of winning the trophy and we couldn't do it, but the third place is also a good prize."

When talking about Zheng Zhi's goal, Horton said: "Zheng Zhi can obviously be a world-class striker, but he chose the midfield, that's the reason, everyone has seen it, he can actually learn the pendulum of aliens? It's incredible, I think the alien Ronaldo must be glad that Zheng Zhi is playing in midfield, not as a striker, otherwise the pressure on him will increase a lot. ”

As for the opponent South Korea? Horton also chatted a few words: "Seriously, South Korea played well in this World Cup, their physical fitness is very good, just like us, but if it wasn't for the referee factor playing a role in it, our opponent today would not be them!" ”

Horton, like Zheng Zhi, despised the South Korean team.

Finally, Horton talks about his future.

"I thought,"

"Every journey has an end, I've been in China for 4 years, and we've won almost all the titles, the Asian Games, the Asian Cup, the Olympics, the Confederations Cup, except for the World Cup, haha."

Horton had a happy smile on his face when he spoke of the honor. This achievement is comparable to that of any world-class manager, and he has nothing to regret.

"So, you mean, you're going to leave the Chinese team?" The reporter sniffed a hint of ominousness.

"I'm thinking about it." Horton nodded truthfully.

"I want to take a good break and start a new challenge again."

"But I haven't made a decision yet."

Horton has said so, and it seems that nine times out of ten he is leaving the Chinese handsome position.

The reporter immediately said: "No matter where you go, you are a great friend of the Chinese people, and we will never forget you for the merits of Chinese football!" ”

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Horton's thoughts didn't disappoint everyone, after all, everyone is standing on the stage of success, and now is the time to celebrate, celebrate the greatest achievement in 44 years......

The global media also focused on the game, praising the Chinese team while also stomping on the South Korean team.

GERMAN's "Kicker" -- China won the game entirely on its own, and with Xie Hui scoring a goal in just 11 seconds, Hong Mingfu made a fatal mistake. It was also the fastest goal in the history of the World Cup. Footballer Zheng Zhi staged a pendulum score in the last minute to pay tribute to Ronaldo. The score of 4:0 made the South Korean team embarrassed.

Italy's "Milan Sports Newspaper" - The Chinese team proved that they were first-class with the third place, and the South Korean team proved that they did not live up to their name! ——In front of 0:4, the South Korean team was beaten back to its original form by the Chinese team, and the referee finally stopped playing an ugly role! China finished third, the best result an Asian team has ever achieved at a World Cup. Xie Hui broke the record for the fastest goal scored by the Czechoslovak Mosaic at the 1962 World Cup; Zheng Zhi replicated the alien's goal, and he has a chance to compete for the final World Cup Golden Ball?

- Despite the South Koreans' aggressive attack and pressing all the way, China showed that they were clearly above the level of their opponents, and they completely controlled the game through good organization, and deserved 4:0.

France's "Team Newspaper" - The Chinese team, which participated in the World Cup for the first time, set off a frenzy, and they finished the competition in third place, they are completely a copy of Sweden in '94 and Croatia in '98. The Chinese are like a class in the game, Zheng Zhi has attracted a lot of attention, and Ou Chuliang has also proved himself to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Hiddink's students couldn't find a good way to score goals, but the performances of players like Ahn Jung-hwan will be remembered for a long time. They hope to get another chance in 2006.

Marca – China beat the indefatigable South Korea, and no one would have thought that South Korea would compete with China for third place before the tournament, but it is true, both teams have made history at this World Cup, and Xie Hui has also rewritten the record for the fastest goal. South Korea still showed their tireless running advantage, but they had no intention of attacking. The Korean team should be satisfied that they have come this far. The high level of performance shown by the Chinese team ensured that they could write a brilliant chapter in their World Cup, while South Korea lost the help of the referee......

Portugal's Le La Repubblica – 3rd place is a well-deserved reward for China, which put on a very exciting football match in Daqiu, and the high level shown by China deserves the honor of third place. Guus Hiddink finished fourth in the World Cup after leading the Dutch team in '98. The Chinese victory was reasonable, they showed that they were superior to the South Korean players in every way, and they were able to capitalise on their opponents' mistakes to gain an advantage. South Korea made a number of mistakes defensively and failed to take chances in attack. China not only won but also won the style!

The British newspaper The Guardian gave the Chinese players a score.

The Guardian commented on the performance of the key players in the game:

Ou Chuliang: 8.5 points. One of the best performers in the Chinese team. He performed very well throughout the World Cup, and the last game was a relatively quiet one. As the World Cup quietly passed, he kept another clean sheet against his opponent. With one goal conceded in seven games, he qualified for the World Cup squad. And his opponent was definitely the German Kahn.

Li Weifeng: 7.5 points. As always, fight for it aggressively and never compromise. Almost wiped out Ahn Jung-hwan's right leg.

Xie Hui: 8 points. Prior to today's game, his performance could only be described as average. Oddly enough, his form was revealed in a game that didn't have the big picture. However, Xie Hui is still commendable for being able to set the record for the fastest goal in the World Cup, and in the end he also scored twice, drawing a perfect end to his World Cup journey.

Zheng Zhi: 10 points. There are no words to describe the World Footballer of the Year, he is always so perfect. Ronaldo, who has scored seven goals in six World Cups. It's a pity that he was born in China, if he was born in a wealthy family? Maybe he'll win the World Cup!

Domestic.

"Sports Weekly" - 90 minutes: Zheng Zhi led his teammates to slaughter the Quartet, slaughtering South Korea 4:0, and no one slept tonight! Go to People's Square! What we can imagine is the scene of Chinese fans celebrating wildly in every square tonight!

Sohu.com - The Chinese team, which has become one of the four strongest teams in the world, once again proved with its strength today that the Chinese team deserves to be a high-level team. In just 11 seconds, Xie Hui scored his second goal of the tournament with incredible speed, and China was on the road to victory. In the end, the Chinese team defeated the host South Korea 4:0 to win the third place in this World Cup.

"People's Daily" with the theme of "The Chinese team is proud of you!" The title reported on the feat of the Chinese people for the Chinese national team to win the third place in the World Cup. "People's Daily" said: "Applause to the international players", which is an almost unbelievable fact, we have become the third strongest in the world! Congratulations to the Chinese national team, because you are the third place in the World Cup!

AFC official website: Congratulations to the Chinese team! Congratulations to the Chinese! Congratulations to the Chinese national players! Pride of Asia!

The AFC doesn't say a word about South Korea......

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At five o'clock in the afternoon on June 30, Zheng Zhi called Ronaldo.

"Hey,"

"I'm telling you, I made a big bet on Brazil to win, don't let me down!"

"Kill Karn, and you're the champion."

"I think you can definitely score, conservatively, 2?"

"Why not a hat-trick?" Ronaldo asked rhetorically.

"Dream on! I know you're nervous, man, relax, that scene from 4 years ago won't be repeated! You have Ronaldinho next to you, but also Rivaldo, Kaka, Adriano, you are the strongest. ”

After hanging up Ronaldo's phone, he called Ronaldo, Lucio and Emerson respectively.

Especially Emerson, Zheng Zhi has a deep memory, Emerson was injured when he was a guest goalkeeper in his last life, and as a result, he missed the World Cup, this time he didn't, but he came on as a substitute......

Hung up the phone, Zheng Zhi wanted to scold, paralyzed, so many super-first-class guys are here, is there any reason not to win the German team?

There can be no surprises!

Of course, he did not forget the frustrated Ballack, who was suspended for accumulating yellow cards and missed the final! So he also called Barak.

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At 19 o'clock, the 17th World Cup final kicked off at Yokohama International Stadium, Zheng Zhi and many Chinese teammates sat in the stands to watch the World Cup final, and their thoughts were very complicated.

Four years,

It's been four years.

Four years ago in the World Cup in France, in order to become a professional player, he played in the professional league, secretly went to underground casinos to gamble, earned money to redeem himself, and then flew all the way.

Four years later, he led the Chinese team to stand on the field of the World Cup, and then won the third place!

Fate is just amazing!

See you in Germany for the next four years!

Can't stop, four years from now, in Germany, I don't know if Dong Fangzhuo and Zhao Xuri can be ready? His mind had drifted to the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

Beep

A crisp whistle blew and pulled him back into reality.

"Ronaldo, come on!"

This is the first time Brazil and Germany have met in the World Cup. Ronaldinho returned to Brazil's starting line-up after a suspension, with Scolari selecting exactly the same 11 men as against England, with captain Cafu becoming the first player to play in three consecutive World Cup finals. Worrall replaced the suspended Ballack with Jeremes......

The formula was exactly the same as in the previous life, with neither side scoring in the first half, with Brazil hitting the crossbar only once in the 45th minute. Ronaldinho's cross from the left was met by Kleberson, who curled a right-footed ball from 20 yards out that went over Kahn's head but hit the crossbar.

In the second half, Zheng Zhi saw Ronaldo's familiar goal again.

In the 67th minute, Ronaldo's breakthrough in the front field was broken, he was unwilling to immediately counterattack, hooked the ball from Hamann's feet, and then pushed it horizontally to Rivaldo, Rivaldo volleyed with his left foot 20 meters in front of the goal, Kahn leaned over and held the ball with both hands, but the incredible appearance was out of his hand, Ronaldo started at high speed, pushed the inside of his right foot on the edge of the small penalty area, and the ball entered the lower right corner of the gate, Brazil led 1:0.

The backward German team went crazy, and then in the 79th minute, Brazil's Kleberson broke through with the ball on the right side, Cafu pulled to attract defenders, Kleberson pushed to the middle at the edge of the penalty area, Rivaldo cleverly leaked the ball with Link in front of him, Ronaldo stopped the ball with his right foot, and pushed the ball with his right foot arch 17 meters in front of the goal, the ball stuck to the ground and drilled under Kahn's armpit, and then grazed the right post into the net.

Ronaldo scored twice to make it 2-0.

In the end, Brazil defeated Germany 2-0 and lifted the Hercules Cup for the fifth time.

After that, various awards were presented for the World Cup.

Golden Globe Award: Kahn (Germany)

Silver Globe: Ronaldo (Brazil)

Bronze Globe Award: Zheng Zhi (China)

Fair Play Award: China

Top scorer: Ronaldo (Brazil) – 9 goals (Zheng Zhi 6, Rivaldo, Klose 5 each)

Best Team: (442)

Goalkeeper: Ou Chuliang (China)

Defenders: Cafu (Brazil), Campbell (England), Li Weifeng (China), Carlos (Brazil)

Midfielders: David Beckham (England), Ballack (Germany), Zheng Zhi (China), Rivaldo (Brazil)

Forwards: Ronaldo (Brazil), Klose (Germany)

Zheng Zhi ranked second among the top scorers and won the Bronze Ball Award. And Ou Chuliang, Zheng Zhi, and Li Weifeng entered the best lineup.

Although Kahn won the Ballon d'Or, Ouchulian was the goalkeeper who conceded the fewest goals, conceding only one goal and Kahn conceded two.

Li Weifeng carried the Chinese team's back line forward in Fan Zhiyi's absence due to injury.

As for Zheng Zhi? There is not much to say.

The Chinese team also beat Belgium to win the fair play award......

That's all the story of this summer's World Cup in Japan and South Korea.

For Zheng Zhi, it was familiar and surprising because the story of him and the Chinese team had changed......