Chapter 125: Singing the National Anthem

In the locker room of the Chinese team, the players have all warmed up and returned, and they are making final preparations.

Head coach Perrin said to his players through an interpreter: "Ten minutes later, it may be the most crucial game for you in this Asian Cup. I don't think I need to describe how important this game is, you should know better than I do. What I want to tell you is that I want you all to approach this game with the mindset of going to the final. Remember what I said to everyone before the Asian Cup? We are strong! We are not afraid of any opponent! The group stage proved that. As long as you all play 100 percent, I don't think even South Korea can stop us! ”

"No matter what situation you face in a game, remember this saying: we are strong! We didn't get here by shit luck, we were really top of the group and we were more than capable of beating Korea! ”

At the same time, in the dressing room of the South Korean team, head coach Stillik was also conveying his will to the players through an interpreter: "I have read all the voices before the game, and I think it is deliberately hyped up by the Chinese media. Create the illusion that they are on our footing. But in fact, what is the historical record, the data speaks very clearly. I don't need to say more. I just want to tell you not to be distracted by the voices from the sidelines. It's just a normal football game, we've beaten them countless times, so we can beat them again this time. Keep calm, play at our own pace, even if they have Gao Zheng, there's nothing to be afraid of! ”

Encouraged by the two managers, the players of both teams walked out of the dressing room with confidence and high morale, and then looked at each other in the tunnel of the players.

The players of the Chinese team naturally glared angrily at the players of the South Korean team, and there was nothing to look at. The two sides have had grievances for so many years, except for one win, other times they are either draws or losses, and it can be said that the Chinese team has a deep grudge.

After being reminded by the head coach, the South Korean players realized that they were already a head higher than the Chinese team, and there was nothing to be afraid of. So they looked at the Chinese team players with a sense of superiority in their eyes.

What if there is Gao Zheng? We also have Sun Xingmin. After these two kings are blown up, the others are much stronger than your Chinese team, so what's there to be afraid of?

Thinking about it this way, they looked at the group of Chinese team players opposite and looked at each other like a group of clowns.

But Gao Zheng didn't look at the Korean players, he was not the captain, he stood in the middle of the team, staring ahead, ignoring the Korean players next to him.

With his personality and temper, he doesn't need to show his courage by glaring at the other person.

The referee quickly led the players of both teams out of the aisle, and at this point, they finally stopped looking at each other.

As soon as they walked out of the aisle, everyone was pounced on by the drizzle, which started to fall from the time they warmed up, and it has been falling until now, and this game will be a rain battle.

Seeing the players from both sides playing, the fans of both teams in the stands let out loud cheers and cheered for their teams.

The on-site commentator Heping also came to the spirit and yelled: "The player is out!" ”

There are all the rituals that should be there before the game, and the first one is the national anthem ceremony.

The Chinese fans had a numerical advantage in this game, so when the national anthem of the People's Republic of China was played, the chorus of the Chinese fans was much louder than when the Korean national anthem was played.

More than 10,000 people sang the national anthem together, and it no longer seemed as simple as a song. Because some songs are meant to be sung, and the national anthem is meant to be roared.

Especially when everyone shouted hoarsely, "Get up! Get up! Get up! We are all united, braving the enemy's artillery fire, and marching! Braving enemy fire, advance! Advance! Go ahead! ".

It was as if a force had penetrated into the chest of every Chinese player from the stands.

They know that they can't be compared with the anti-Japanese heroes, but for Chinese football, the South Korean team is a mountain and a strong enemy in front of them. China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression lasted for eight years, and the War of Resistance against Korea in Chinese football lasted for thirty-seven years.

It seems that this war will continue.

The South Korean team is strong, but at such a time, is there any other option than to advance under enemy fire?

Everyone thought of what Gao Zheng said.

Today, standing on this field, that's what it is.

Life and death are downbeat, and if you don't accept it, you will do it!

Fuck it!

When the national anthem ended, the hands of each Chinese player were trembling slightly, which made the Korean players who shook their hands feel it.

After shaking hands in surprise, they returned to their teams and discussed: "Were those Chinese players shaking their hands just now?" ”

"Hey, did you find out too? I thought it was a delusion......"

"It's not a delusion, they do have shaky hands."

"Hah, are you nervous enough to do this? But this is normal, after all, there are 1.4 billion people staring at them, blowing hard before the game, how much pressure should it be if they lose? ”

"Before the game started, my hands trembled with fright, and what did you say about this performance, 'life and death are downbeat, and if you don't accept it, you will do it'? Let's do it! ”

Their eyes were crooked with laughter as they covered their mouths to discuss.

Seeing this scene, the Korean commentator praised the mentality of the players: "Now it seems that the players are relaxed and have a relaxed smile on their faces. That's right, that's it! Our historical record with the Chinese team is completely superior, and there is nothing to worry about at all! As long as we can cut off the connection between Gao Zheng and other players and limit Gao Zheng, other Chinese players have nothing to fear! We must have such a mentality, and we must not be dragged into the rhythm deliberately created by the Chinese team, as if they are as strong as us, and then we will be in chaos! ”

The commentator agreed: "That's right. We must focus on ourselves, as long as we play well, the Chinese team has no chance at all! Gao Zheng is certainly very strong, but his teammates are not of the same grade as him, and they are even several grades behind. Actually, I have a little sympathy for Gao Zheng, with such a group of teammates to fight with us, and I have to say some scenes to cheer up my teammates...... If he doesn't say that, I'm afraid the players of the Chinese team won't have the confidence to play with us, ha! ”

The narrator and guests laughed happily.

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After all the procedures were carried out, the players of both sides stood in their respective positions, and the noisy scene gradually quieted down.

The referee glanced at the watch on his wrist and blew the whistle in his mouth.

Lee Geun-ho kicked the football out, and the center Lee Ting-hyeong did not pass the football directly back to the backfield, but sent the football to the side with a long diagonal pass, and gave it to Son Heung-min, who was waiting on the side.

"Game on!!"

Commentators from China and South Korea shouted at the same time.