Chapter 171: The Road Ahead is Long, and This Heart Will Not Change (II)
The Chinese team behind by two goals is very tenacious, Zheng Zhi and Hao Junmin, two veterans in the midfield, tirelessly running and intercepting, Yu Hanchao and Wu Lei also caused great trouble to the Uzbekistan team's backline, and Dai Zhiwei's several speed hard eats made the Uzbekistan team defenders not embarrassed.
However, in the rest of the first half, the Chinese team's attack was almost all itching, and there was no shot on goal that really threatened the Uzbekistan team's goal, and until the end of the first half, the Chinese team was still behind with a score of 0:2.
At halftime, Lippi did not roar or make any mobilization, because he knew that when it came to the Chinese players who were one step away from the World Cup finals, no one would give up easily.
Although Chinese players have such and such problems, and some players even lack a sense of national honor, in the hearts of every football player, the World Cup is their dream stage, and they have 100% motivation without mobilization.
Lippi continued to "cool down" the Chinese players and calm them down, but began to deploy troops, replacing Yu Hanchao, who would only break through like a headless fly in the first half, and Zhang Xizhe, who was almost invisible on the field, with veteran Zhao Xuyang and striker Gao Lin respectively.
After replacing Gao Lin, Dai Zhiwei's position retreated slightly to play a shadow striker position, obviously Lippi hoped that Dai Zhiwei could use his personal ability to connect the entire player's attack.
After the start of the second half, after a 15-minute break, the mentality of the players of the Chinese team has calmed down, at least not as frizzy as at the end of the first half.
Dai Zhiwei, who was slowly looking for offensive opportunities in the midfield, suddenly picked up speed, and Akhmedov was run out of the defensive circle by him.
Akhmedov hurriedly caught up, and after Dai Zhiwei ran out of a distance, he immediately turned in the opposite direction after stopping the ball in a dashing manner and shook off Akhmedov's chase again.
After passing Akhmedov, the defenders of the Uzbekistan team suddenly hesitated for a second or two, wanting to step forward to intercept Dai Zhiwei, but they were worried about the players of the Chinese team around them.
Seeing this, Dai Zhiwei immediately chose to shoot from a distance to solve the problem.
At this time, Ismailov saw that Dai Zhiwei had rounded his legs, and he couldn't help the idea of making meritorious service in his heart, and he took a step by surprise.
But it was at the moment when Ismailov stepped in that the Uzbek team's backline, which had managed to hold on, finally showed its holes.
The moment Dai Zhiwei's round leg touched the ball, it surprisingly turned into a foot arch to push the ball, and Ismailov immediately noticed that it was broken, but at this time he could not stop, and there was no remedy at all.
I saw the football fly from Kolonic's side to Wu Lei, who was unmarked on the other side of the penalty area.
Wu Lei's shooting angle was not good, and there were Uzbekistan players blocking in front of him, so he chose the outside of his right foot to cushion the ball, adjusted his posture with a small movement, raised his right foot and shook it, and the ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and flew to the penalty spot and the middle of the small penalty area.
And here, Gao Lin, who had just stepped forward, got the football, but before Gao Lin could make a move, he saw that he immediately fell on the line of the small penalty area.
"Drop!"
The referee immediately blew for a penalty, and although the Uzbek players expressed their dissatisfaction, it was obviously useless.
The penalty of the Chinese team was naturally taken by Dai Zhiwei, he did not make any feints, and chose to shoot directly into the lower left corner of the goal, Uzbekistan goalkeeper Nesterov completely misjudged the direction, and Dai Zhiwei's penalty was achieved in one fell swoop.
1:2!
The goal that appeared in the 55th minute rekindled the hope of the Chinese team to equalize.
"Oh!"
The entire Wuhan Sports Center exploded, and after more than five minutes, he finally looked forward to the goal.
With just one more goal, even if they don't win this game, their chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup will be greatly boosted!
"There's still time, come on!" Dai Zhiwei did not celebrate, but picked up the ball directly, put it back on the center circle line, and urged the opponent to hurry up.
The Chinese team, which won back a city, completely got up, but the Uzbek team's counterattack was also sharp.
Shomurodov in the front court received the ball and shook Zheng Zhi's defense with a feint.
Although Zheng Zhi's strength is among the top in Asia, he is already a 37-year-old veteran after all, so under the rapid consumption of physical energy, it is inevitable that he will be broken by his opponent.
After Shomurodov passed Zheng Zhi, Zhang Linpeng had already made up for the defense as soon as possible.
Facing Zhang Linpeng, Shomurodov changed the frequency of touching the ball when he dribbled with the ball at his feet, and he kept fiddling with the ball under his feet, trying not to let Zhang Linpeng guess the time when he touched the ball when he passed.
Zhang Linpeng didn't care so much, and when he saw an opportunity, he strode forward to intercept the ball at Shomurodov's feet.
Shomurodov didn't expect Zhang Linpeng's kick to be so fast, and the figure from the pavement almost blocked all his ball points, so he could only choose to turn around and pass back in order not to lose the ball.
However, Zheng Zhi had already judged Shomurodov's choice, easily snatched Shomurodov's return pass, and then quickly passed it to Li Xuepeng not far away.
Li Xuepeng used his body to protect the incoming ball, and a sideways side skillfully leaned away from Shukurov, who was grabbing, and immediately ran quickly.
Akhmedov on the back came up, although he was not a full-time defensive defender, but Akhmedov was also very difficult, after Li Xuepeng protected the ball, he had lost a good opportunity to break fast, so he had to turn around and pass to the right side.
But at this moment, the right side of the Chinese team is not Yu Hanchao in the first half, but Zhao Xuyang, who has rich experience, only to see Zhao Xuyang, who is no longer young, bent his legs and arrows, and a long pass of more than 40 meters flew through the entire back line of the Uzbekistan team, and accurately fell to Dai Zhiwei, who was successful in the anti-offside position.
Dai Zhiwei did not choose to continue to dribble the ball after stopping the ball on his chest in the penalty area, and volleyed directly about ten meters away from the goal!
The leg he threw away was like a full bow, and he had to send it!
His shot hit the post at the far end of the net and bounced into the back of the net.
2:2!
The Chinese team finally equalized!
Wuhan Sports Center was boiling in an instant!
Because as long as they keep this scoreline, if South Korea can't beat Iran tomorrow, then they can go to the 2018 World Cup in Russia!
They're about to get their wish!
Dai Zhiwei ran to the stands to hug and celebrate with his teammates, and accepted the fans' favorite cheers!
Lippi on the sidelines is also holding the assistant coach to celebrate, being able to go to the World Cup again at the age of 70 is also a very wonderful experience for the Silver Fox!
On the other hand, the head coach of the Uzbekistan team wiped his face deeply, and every point in his mind kept flashing in his mind when he was defending just now, and there were not many big mistakes, but in this way, the opponent still seized the opportunity to score a goal. He rubbed his face in frustration, then shook his head vigorously, and at this moment he really had to resign himself to fate.
In the 75th minute, the Uzbekistan team used up three substitutions at once: Deparov, Bikmaev and Sergeyev were replaced, and Heinrich, Rashidov and Haidarov were replaced.
There is no doubt that the Uzbek team at this time is going to work hard, and it must be desperate!
Prior to this round, Uzbekistan finished fourth in the group with 10 points and still had a chance to qualify, and if they did not take all three points in this game, then they would be out early.
"Huh? We seem to have a chance. Dai Zhiwei couldn't help but look at the opponent's formation, and then whispered to Wu Lei beside him.
"Go ahead, I've got your back." Wu Lei also responded in a low voice.
In the 80th minute, there was a vacuum in the Chinese team's defensive line, Heinrich distributed the ball in front of the goal, and Zhang Linpeng and Feng Xiaoting continued to block in front of the goal.
However, Zhang Linpeng was injured in this block, and Lippi could only choose to replace him with Ren Xing, and the three substitutions of the Chinese team have all been used up.
Dai Zhiwei stared at the court with a serious expression, the Uzbekistan team, which was unwilling to fail in these minutes, launched a tidal counterattack, although the united Chinese team tenaciously tried to keep the goal from losing, but there was no strength to continue to fight back.
The backcourt was embarrassed and could only have a big foot, Dai Zhiwei ran back and forth, but most of the time he couldn't get the ball at all.
Lippi also kept signaling the team to stabilize on the sidelines, and it was clear that the Silver Foxes were also ready to accept this draw.
Of course, Dai Zhiwei also understands Lippi's choice, because this round of South Korea's away challenge to Iran has little hope of winning, and once they can't get three points, the Chinese team can qualify for the first round early.
Even if South Korea beats Iran, as long as China wins Qatar in the final round, they can secure a second place in the group.
However, Dai Zhiwei does not like to wait, he hopes that in China, in front of the national fans, tonight, rush out of Asia and towards the world!
It is estimated that considering that the Chinese team scored in the second half to celebrate the world for too long, the second half gave up to 5 minutes of injury time.
"It's all about these five minutes." Dai Zhiwei muttered to himself: "If you don't succeed, you will become benevolent, and heaven and hell will be in a thought." ”
Injury time began, the Chinese team controlled the ball, Dai Zhiwei led the ball to the side, Uzbekistan's young defender Tukhtahujaev hurriedly took a step forward, and at the moment when the defensive center of gravity was attracted, Dai Zhiwei immediately passed the ball back to Zheng Zhi who cut into the middle.
Zheng Zhi broke through with the ball, Ismailov followed step by step, sticking to Zheng Zhi like a dog skin plaster, seeing the gap where Zheng Zhi was about to pass, he kicked it violently, and his body slid out against the turf.
Zheng Zhi couldn't close his feet, and even the ball led people to the ground.
"Hey, you've got a yellow card!" Zheng Zhi slowly got up from the ground, and pretended to be very angry to angrily accuse Ismailov of excessive defensive movements.
Zheng Zhi's actions also reflect the mentality of the players on the field of the Chinese team at this time, that is, they are trying every means to delay time.
Zheng Zhi unhurriedly prepared to serve, took a look at the situation, and sent the ball to the feet of Hao Junmin in front.
After Artemisia Junmin got the ball, he walked to the middle with the ball, and looked up at the goal from time to time, Heinrich didn't dare to be careless, he knew that Artemisia Junmin had a long shot, and it was close to his side.
Hao Junmin didn't get a good chance to start on the left side, observed the situation, suddenly accelerated, flashed an angle, and then raised his left foot high, which was a long shot.
He didn't want to score a goal, he just wanted to get a corner.
Heinrich hurriedly stretched out his leg to stop it, and Hao Junmin's shot hit his leg as he wished, but it hit the calf and bounced to the left side of the edge of the box.
Dai Zhiwei was already activated the moment Hao Junmin shot at goal, shook off Tukhtahujaev's defense, and sprang out like a fierce beast, directly in front of Ismailov to get the chance to touch the ball first.
In a flash of lightning, he did not choose to stop the ball, but took a shot pose as the ball flew over.
Ismailov, who was in front of Dai Zhiwei, couldn't catch up at all, so he could only watch him half-turn and wave his thighs, and half-turn with his left foot and shoot angrily in the air!
The football "bang" seemed to be bombarded by a cannon, and shot straight at the goal of the Uzbekistan team, with Dai Zhiwei's expectation and the hope of the whole Chinese team!
Uzbekistan goalkeeper Nesterov couldn't react at all, watching the ball pass through Ismailov as he slid through the sliding tackle and whistling towards his near corner.
Nesterov subconsciously reached out to block, but the ball was too fast, his fingers had not yet touched the ball, the ball had already passed through his side, and then a deafening cheer rang in his ears.
3:2!
"The ball is in! The ball is in! Dai Zhiwei! In the 94th minute, Dai Zhiwei scored again, he brought us the victory, thanks to Dai Zhiwei! It's so beautiful, this ball is so beautiful! Whether it was the on-site commentator or the commentator in the live broadcast room of major domestic media, Dai Zhiwei shouted in disbelief when he looked at Dai Zhiwei who opened his arms and kept shrugging his shoulders on the field.
Wuhan Sports Center fell into great joy, the fans on the scene threw their hands to their heart's content, at this moment they have seen their team successfully qualify for next year's World Cup, at this moment they can not suppress their excitement, singing songs in praise of Dai Zhiwei, celebrating their players.
Lippi was also like a child, with his hands clenched into fists, his head raised to the sky and let out a shout of excitement, hugging and jumping with the members of his coaching staff.
After running a few steps, Dai Zhiwei jumped up to the billboard on the sidelines, stretched out his arms, and closed his eyes in intoxication to meet the cheers and shouts of the Chinese fans in the stands.
At this moment, Dai Zhiwei has never felt so proud, he is the king!
Under the illumination of the lights of the Wuhan Sports Center, Dai Zhiwei, who stood on the billboard and closed his eyes, was so dazzling, no one could compare with him at this time, no one!
And the photo recording Dai Zhiwei's scene was also taken by the reporter of the shrewd wave live broadcast, and in the future, this photo that was auctioned to 1 million has a shining name?? "The "King" of Wuhan Sports Center"!