() Alihan once again fielded a 442 formation and three overseas internationals continued to start.

Just two minutes into the opening game, Yan Song broke through with the ball on the left side. After passing one of the opposing defenders, he made a decisive cross. The ball rolled past several attacking and defending players, and when it came to the back post, Asia's No. 1 centre-forward Hao Dacang sent a ferocious push that sent the ball directly into the net.

1 to 0!

Definitely a dream start!

After the goal, Hao Dacang waved his fist and roared at the fans in the stands.

Duan Xuan in the press gallery also opened his mouth wide, and aimed the camera in his hand at Hao Dacang's distorted and crazy face.

Following General Fan's retirement from the national team last year, Hao Dacang has become the oldest player in the national football team. The 34-year-old Hao Cannon is still charging on the first front of the national football team, regardless of merit or not, this hard-working Shandong man deserves the title of Asia's No. 1 center.

At this moment, Hao Dacang roared loudly on the sidelines like a mortal god. Li Ming, who was only a year younger than him, also ran to his old teammate and put his arm around the other party's shoulder. They all knew that this might be the last tournament for the two.

Zhao Junzhe, Shao Jiayi, and Zheng Zhi are enough players to provoke the beams; Yan Song, Zhang Yaokun, Tang Wu These rising stars are even more incredible, coupled with Li Xiaopeng, Li Weifeng and Sun Sun Sun These 02 World Cup meritorious veterans, the composition of players of all ages in the national football team has become stable.

After playing this Asian Cup, these veterans of the 70s may have to say goodbye to this stage completely.

Although the Chinese team took advantage of the loophole that the Iraqi players had not yet entered the state at the beginning, exploiting the loophole is also a technical job, which not everyone can do.

From the kick-off, the inverted foot, to the long diagonal pass sent by Zheng Zhi, to the horizontal knock assist after Yan Song received the ball and broke through, sharp-eyed fans found that the central defender Zheng Zhi could actually pass the "Tang Wu"-style offensive ball.

The next plot seems to confirm the fans' speculation, and Zheng Zhi, who is a central defender, is often seen stepping forward and then passing the ball.

Every long pass from Zheng Zhi was a signal to attack, either to the side or to the penalty area, and the Iraqi defenders were miserable.

But Zheng Zhi is still a central defender, and if he sends players to force Zheng Zhi and interfere with his long pass, it will cost a lot of physical strength, which is not cost-effective.

And Zheng Zhi has a larger range of movement than Tang Wu because of his position, with a wider passing range and more passing targets. In terms of inserting the attack, unconsciously, this young player from Shenzhen Jianlibao gradually provoked the beam.

In the 61st minute, seeing Zheng Zhi find Shao Jiayi in the penalty area with a long pass again, Alihan on the sidelines clapped his hands and praised: "That's right, that's right!" That's it, that's what it feels like! ”

Before Alihan could finish his happiness, the grumpy Iraqi team member directly dragged Shao Jiayi to the ground.

The referee from Singapore did not hesitate to blow for a penalty.

"In the upper right corner, Zheng Zhi kicked the upper right corner!" Huang Jianxiang excitedly exclaimed, "The Chinese team expanded the score to 2-0 in the 62nd minute, and it was No. 5 Zheng Zhi who scored the penalty!" ”

The Iraqi players were relatively rational after conceding the goal at the beginning, but gradually lost control of their temper as several attacks failed. Especially after the onslaught in the second half for 15 minutes was resolved by Tang Wu, he couldn't hold back his hands and feet.

This penalty is the price they paid for their rough style of play.

But that didn't stop the Iraqi players from being in a frenzy, and after Alihan ran out of three spots to protect key players, a farce ensued again.

In the 87th minute of the game, Sun Sun was knocked to the ground with a heavy punch by Iraqi goalkeeper Ali after unsuccessfully grabbing a point in the opponent's penalty area. Maybe at this moment, in the heart of the Iraqi goalkeeper, he is the boxing champion Ali!

Iraq naturally had to pay the price, and the goalkeeper was sent off for this nasty move.

With three substitutions already exhausted, Iraq had to use other players as goalkeepers on an interim basis.

I'm not afraid of facing a genuine goalkeeper, but I'm afraid that you're a "substitute"?

When Zheng Zhi hit the penalty, the workers' body once again sounded a tsunami-like cheer.

The icing on the cake is the best gift from the Chinese team to the fans.

The Singaporean referee quickly ended the unfriendly match, and China became the second team to reach the semi-finals with a score of 3-0.

"Brother Zheng, you have already left the school! Hahahaha, I don't have much to teach you! Tang Wu put his arm around Zheng Zhi's neck and smiled exaggeratedly.

"Tut-tut, aren't you afraid of 'church apprentices, starving masters'?" Zheng Zhi's face was also full of joy.

"Come on, come at the gate!" Tang Wu handed over the gloves exaggeratedly, "I just want to take a break on the sidelines!" ”

"Go, go, go! Don't joke with you Brother Zheng! Zheng Zhi looked disdainful, "You go and teach Liu Yunfei that kid, don't let him know how to play CS all day long!" ”

Liu Yunfei often boasted in the team that his CS level was comparable to that of international professional teams.

"By the way, Brother Zheng, how did you talk to Florence?" The excellent performance of the Chinese team has attracted the attention of many European clubs.

These scouts are not only looking for capable Chinese players, they also want to tap into the Chinese market.

In fact, not only Fiorentina, but also Bayern Munich of the Bundesliga also had a great impression of Zheng Zhi.

There is even news that Bayern has prepared a transfer fee of 200w euros for Zheng Zhi.

"Don't say it, I want to go to Bayern, if the club releases people!" Zheng Zhi said helplessly, "There are indeed a lot of clubs that have contacted me in the past few days, but Xiao Tang, our domestic and foreign countries are a little different, and not the players can leave if they want to." Those of us who envy you when we chat in private don't have to suffer from these things at home abroad. ”

"Alas, every family has a scripture that is difficult to read!" Tang Wu thought of Mourinho, who was leading the team to train in the United States at this time, "I don't know what's going on next season!" ”

'Why, do you mean you're not going to stay at Chelsea anymore?' Zheng Zhi was surprised.

'I'd love to be at Chelsea, but I can't stay for sure.' Tang Wu shook his head and said, "Brother Zheng, you also know that as long as I am a substitute in this position, I will hardly have a chance to play." “

"Okay, I see, let's work together!" Zheng Zhi nodded, took off his jersey, and threw it to the fans in the stands.

Before the Chinese team won, Uzbekistan drew 2-2 with Bahrain. But in the penalty shootout, they lost 3-3.

The day after the competition, two other semi-final teams were also selected.

Japan equalised after conceding a goal to eliminate Jordan 4-3 on penalties.

The game between South Korea and Iran is also difficult to solve, and in the end, Iran eliminated South Korea, which is the "most feared" of the Chinese team at this stage, 4-3 with Karimi's hat trick and Park Ji-sung's own goal.

South Korea's knockout has given some fans a sigh of relief, after all, the fear of South Korea will not dissipate because of an Olympic qualifier. At the national team level, the national football team has not won so far.

However, the strength of the Iranian team should not be underestimated, except for this year's Olympic qualifiers China and the Olympics defeated Iran, the record at the national football level is still miserable.

Many fans recalled the Golden State Top 10 in previous years and the later game in Tehran, and they couldn't help but feel their blood welling up, and then sighed again and again.

Now the Chinese team and Iran meet again, and it is the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. Before the game even started, it was full of gunpowder.

The Chinese team desperately needs to prove themselves by winning the victory, while the Iranian team is clamoring to avenge their "little brother". After all, in Tehran, Tang Wu gave the fans the middle finger.

The coach of the eliminated South Korean team said in an interview with the media: "Today's game is very regrettable, we actually have the strength to advance, but we just owe a little luck." ”

"However, in my opinion, even if this Chinese team has foreign members such as Tosun, I still think that the Iranian team is stronger based on today's encounter. They have a lot of players, they are physically stronger, and their tactics are well executed. So I think the next match will be very difficult for the host team, China, after all, Iran is the biggest favorite to win the championship. ”

Although the domestic media and fans believe that the South Korean coach is making excuses for his defeat, a poll on the official website of the Asian Cup found that 80% of fans believe that the Iranian team will eventually reach the final.

"May I ask Tang Wu, according to the vote, the Chinese team is ultimately just a role of 'escort', do you agree?"

Tang Wu calmly faced the camera and said lightly: "I think if things like computers and the Internet were completely popularized in China, you might not ask me such an idiotic question." ”