It was still two o'clock drums and a shout.

Iranian fans have been putting pressure on the Chinese team in this way since the players of both teams entered the stadium.

The Chinese team fully retreated to their own half, and even retreated into the 30-meter area, doing their best to do a good job of defense.

Yang Yang roams in the front court alone, but he is more likely to harass the opposing central defenders and backline.

The midfield was completely suppressed, and it was difficult for him to get a chance on his own.

But as a lone striker, he can't retreat too deep.

For one, he doesn't know if the midfield will suddenly create a chance to counterattack, and if the opportunity comes, he retreats deep, wouldn't it be a waste of his team-mates' efforts?

Second, if even he retreats, no one will be able to withstand Iran's backline, and the Iranian team will inevitably drive straight into and further press, which will be a very fatal threat to the Chinese team.

In particular, once Iran is allowed to gain a foothold in the front line of the 30-meter zone of the Chinese team and control the situation, the Chinese team will be like meat on the chopping block and may be cut at any time.

Because at this time, it is often only a successful pass to get a chance to shoot.

Therefore, no matter how strong the Iranian team's offensive momentum is, Yang Yang always cruises in the middle line and refuses to take half a step back.

Iran has no way to do this, and they dare not let Yang Yang go, because they also know very well that as long as the Chinese players can kick the ball behind the defense, Yang Yang may create a lethal killing opportunity at any time.

One person pins down a back line, this is Yang Yang's tactical value on the field.

As for whether the midfield can hold on, it depends on their teammates.

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Since Alihan took over the Chinese team, he first grasped the defense, then the midfield, and finally transformed the attack.

With the emergence of Yang Yang, the offensive problems were not particularly serious, but Li Tie's serious injury disrupted all the team's plans, and the midfield even discharged Xiao Zhanbo, Zhao Junzhe and Hu Zhaojun three defenders in one go.

On the left is Shao Jiayi, and on the right is Xu Yunlong.

Such a midfield has made it very clear what Alihan is intent on, which is to defend.

Defend it!

At the beginning of the game, the Chinese team players were a little timid, and they were affected by the home team's fans, and they seemed a little unable to let go.

This is also an old problem for the Chinese team, which is slow to enter the state.

But before the game, there was a unified mind, and as the game started, everyone quickly got into the groove.

Karimi, who had just won the Asian Footballer of the Year, seemed to be very active at the beginning.

As early as before the game, Karimi said in an interview with Chinese media that he wanted to avenge the Asian Cup at home.

According to Iranian domestic media reports, Karimi once revealed that he wanted to defeat Yang Yang to prove the gold content of his title of Asian footballer of the year.

Since the selection scope of the Asian Footballer of the Year only considers players who play in the Asian league, including China's Yang Yang, South Korea's Lee Young-pyo and Park Ji-sung, and Japan's Shinji Ono, are not eligible to run.

Especially Yang Yang.

As the European Golden Boy Award and the best player of the Asian Cup, failing to participate in the selection of Asian Footballer of the Year is hailed as the loss of the authority of this Asia's No. 1 award, and Karimi is considered unworthy of the name when he gets this award.

It is precisely because of this that Karimi is also holding back his strength to prove himself in this game.

From the beginning of the game, he rushed left and right, frequently killing near the Chinese team's penalty area, forming a considerable threat.

Li Weifeng, who returned from injury, and Zheng Zhi, who returned from suspension, behaved very steadily in the penalty area, organized the defense in an orderly manner, and did not give Karimi a chance, nor did he give the Iranian team a chance.

After the opening three axes, Iran's offensive gradually slowed down, and many problems were exposed.

Karimi, Alidaii, Chandi, Madavecchia and Hashmian, the Iranian team seems to be full of talent, but in fact it does not form a good overall coordination, it seems that the attack is very strong, but there are not many opportunities to really threaten.

The strength of the Chinese team is at a disadvantage, but the style is relatively tenacious, especially the players' thinking is very unified, that is, to defend to the death.

After the baptism of the Asian Cup and the top 40, everyone believes that as long as Yang Yang is there, there is hope for the Chinese team.

All they need to do is defend the goal.

The most terrible thing about a team on the pitch is not a strong opponent, but a lack of hope.

With hope, no matter how weak the team is, it can burst out with amazing strength.

That's what makes the sport of football so fascinating.

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February 9, the first day of the lunar calendar.

But unlike the Spring Festival in previous years, this year, countless fans across the country are anxious to stay at home, sitting in front of the TV, watching the first round of the quarterfinals.

Asian Cup champion China away to challenge Iran, the strongest team in Asia.

Many people often scold the national football team on weekdays, but tonight, they all hope from the bottom of their hearts that the Chinese team that traveled to Tehran can bring them a special New Year's gift.

Chinese football is rotten!

No matter how bad it is, it's also Chinese football!

Who doesn't want them to surprise a little bit of an unexpected one?

In particular, there is also a Yang Yang in this team!

At the beginning of the game, watching the Iranian team launch a crazy attack on China, all the fans in front of the TV were also shocked, although it was only through the TV screen, they could feel the horror of Iran's devil's home stadium from the sound of the scene.

The strength is indeed inferior to others!

There is no doubt about that.

But the players on the field are really trying, everyone is fighting, they are running.

The national TV commentator believes that Yang Yang should come back to the midfield from time to time to connect with each other, after all, he played well when he played tandem in the Toulon Cup.

But the commentator next to him, Director Zhang, believes that Yang Yangding is the most tactically valuable in front, and when he comes back, Iran will press on it and drive straight in, and the Chinese team will be more dangerous.

"We have not had this kind of player with outstanding personal ability in Chinese football for many years, Yang Yang alone can contain the entire Iranian defense line in front, this type of player is what we have now, and even in the past, Chinese football has never appeared."

"Football is a team sport of 11 people, Yang Yang has played his role to the extreme, the key is to see whether the teammates behind him can hold it and pass the ball out."

"Alihan said before the game that without Yang Yang, the overall strength of the Chinese team does not have the ability to impact the World Cup, but with Yang Yang, the Chinese team has the ability to rush into the World Cup, but Yang Yang alone is not a good game, and the team needs eleven people to work together."

"Although it is unreasonable to put such a heavy burden on an eighteen-year-old young player, we must admit that Yang Yang is the hope of the current national team."

The first half was 0-0 over!

Iran created a lot of chances but none of them could get on the scoresheet.

The Chinese team even created only one shot on goal in the entire first half, which shows how embarrassing the situation on the field was suppressed by the Iranian team.

If the Asian Cup championship gave everyone an unrealistic fantasy, then the previous game against Kuwait and this game against Iran clearly told everyone that the strength of the Chinese team is like this.

Only by seeking truth from facts, knowing oneself and knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent, can we have the opportunity to go further.

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Yang Yang panted and walked into the locker room.

He could feel that all his teammates around him were tired.

Long distances, climate differences, life routines, devil's away ...... And the terrifying power of Iran.

Tonight, the Iran they are facing is the strongest Iran.

Yang Yang can feel the confidence of his teammates passing bit by bit, which is a very normal psychological phenomenon.

The whole first half was suppressed so that he couldn't shoot on goal, and he was almost surrounded in the half and beaten, and the kind of desperation was unimaginable to outsiders.

It's like a powerless child, facing a strong man with strong strength, how to fight?

The human heart is flesh and blood, and no one really has an iron will, let alone a national team that has long been known for its weak willpower.

"Well done everybody!" After Alihan walked into the locker room, he also looked very dignified.

'We were solid in the first half and didn't give the opposition the slightest chance, which is good, believe me, Iran will be more and more anxious and what we need most now is patience and persistence.

"If the other party is in a hurry, they will definitely make mistakes, and if they make mistakes, it will be our opportunity!"

Alihan was excited, but the players didn't look excited.

This made the coaching staff very anxious, because such emotions were not conducive to the second half of the game.

They can understand the mood of the players, but this is the time to cheer up.

"Do you believe me?"

Yang Yang suddenly raised his head and looked at the group of teammates of the national team.

When he suddenly asked, everyone looked at him in surprise, even Alihan and Dejan were a little puzzled.

"If you believe me, then give me a chance, after the second half, keep fighting, as long as you give me a ball to the front, whether you pass a high ball, a low ball, a left, a right, as long as you pass to me, I can catch it, as long as I can catch it, I can send it into the goal!"

Yang Yang almost gritted his teeth and said this.

It was clearly not in line with his character, but he was really pushed.

At this time, it doesn't matter whether it is boasting or not, the important thing is that the players of the national team must regain their spirits.

Football is a sport of eleven people, relying only on Yang Yang, Zheng Zhi, Zhao Junzhe, Shao Jiayi and others, and they can't win against Iran.

So, Yang Yang decided to come forward.

He wants to win!

The international players were stimulated by Yang Yang's confident words.

Who wouldn't want to win if given the chance?

Who wants to lose?

Who wants to be scolded all day long?

Now, Yang Yang has given them such a hope of winning.

"I believe in you!" Zheng Zhi stood up.

"I believe it too!" Zhao Junzhe also stood up.

"And me!" Shao Jiayi also stood up.

"Count me in!"

"Me!"

"Me!"

"Me!"

By the end, the internationals in the dressing room were standing.

Yang Yang also had red eyes, but he was still staring at his teammates, gritting his teeth.

"Then I'll be waiting for your pass!"