Volume 6 Chapter 40 The Unexpected is Wonderful
Bath Arena is a professional football stadium where you won't feel any different from playing in the Premier League, except for the yellow seats in Donetsk.
The oval-shaped shape envelops the greenery of the stadium, and the white and blue colors have already covered the grandstands.
There are relatively fewer neutral fans at the European Championship than at the World Cup, especially from other continents, so fans of both teams will be able to get a relatively larger number of tickets.
"Audience friends, in a few moments, the World Cup champion England team will make their debut in this European Cup, and how they play is also the focus of attention," Zhan Jun said after the commentary.
Today's commentary lineup is also strong, with Huang Jianxiang, Zhang Lu, etc. all on the list.
"Yes", Huang Jianxiang continued, "Then Mr. Ma will also usher in his first game of the European Cup, in the 07 European Cup qualifiers, he only played half of the game, unfortunately missed the main game, this miss, is 5 years"
"And in the past 5 years, Mr. Ma has also changed from a fledgling teenager to a superstar in football!"
"If England can win this year, then Ma will replicate the achievements of Zinedine Zidane, the French king......"
At this time, the England players who have warmed up are making final preparations in the dressing room while listening to Capello's pre-match arrangements.
Mackin still wears his forever No. 18 jersey, but the shoes have changed color to a warm orange that symbolizes the rising sun.
"We haven't played against them for almost eight years, and they're close to two years unbeaten since the change of manager," Capello said in a calm tone with his glasses.
'So forget about their performance in South Africa, they're a brand new team, Blanco is a good defensive manager and their quartet up front is very flexible.
"You can't let them control the game, it's going to make them threaten with the ball in our hinterland, think about how you play in South Africa, even if it's France, it's us who take the initiative"
In the end, he specifically told Carroll: "Andy, remember that you are a tactical center forward today, not a center forward, which is different from your career at the club."
"Don't worry, boss", Carol nodded vigorously with excitement on her face, "I will play the same way I played in training"
"Hmm", Capello nodded, then raised his hand to look at his watch, and said: "Go ahead, the significance of the first game for us to qualify is needless to say, go to the field and bring out your South African momentum"
"GO GO", captain Steven Gerrard shouted and led the team out of the dressing room, and due to the success of the World Cup, even though Ferdinand had returned, Capello did not change the captain.
He has a plan, this should be Gerrard's last captain, the next World Cup Mack Qin is 23 years old, and Capello is also ready to officially hand over the captain of the national team to him.
Whether Capello can stay in the position of England manager for ten years, what he can expect is that the old English will be almost gone by then, and the era of Mackin will officially be ushered in.
And South Africa has a Terry incident, Ferdinand doesn't dare to make any trouble now, Capello can bring him 34 years old, which already makes him very grateful.
In the end, Capello is also looking forward to the former pair of England's golden centre-back pairs, after all, Carragher has now taken a back seat at the club, and the World Cup centre-back combination cannot be replicated.
"Hey, Mark, congratulations on winning the championship at Atletico Madrid", as soon as he came out, he met Benzema and Ribery, a Real Madrid opponent and a Bayern opponent, and the three of them talked a few words.
After all, they are all top stars, clubs and national teams are two different things, and there are many friends and opponents off the field in European football.
"Thank you, I was sad to lose to you in the Champions League for a few days, I'm going to win it back next time," he said to Ribery with a smile.
"Haha, I'm waiting for you", Scarface laughed, it was really a little scary.
However, after the referee from Italy, Rizzoli, instructed the assistant referee to check the equipment of the two teams, they stopped talking.
Because, it's time to play!
Next, there is the long-cherished wish of Britain and France! England, to regain its place and dignity!
"Here e go, England, England, England ...... for glory", as soon as the two teams came out, the stands immediately resounded with neat cheering songs.
English on one side, French on the other, collision in the air, white and blue killing, the game, is about to begin!
"Oh, the French starting lineup is not unexpected, they are still playing the 433 lineup," Lineker began to explain.
"The captain is Lorris, the doorman of Lyon"
"The back four are Patrice Evra, Lamy, Mex, De Busch, three midfielders Diarra, Cabaye, Malouda, Nasri on the left, Ribery on the right, and Benzema in the center"
"Franck Ribery is much more flexible in the French national team than Bayern, and he often plays as a midfielder when attacking and concedes Malouda on the right side, which England should pay attention to," Wilson analysed.
As the national anthem ceremony was completed, the cheers at the Bath Arena reached a climax, and the two teams shook hands without any more nonsense, and walked directly to their own half based on the results of the coin guess.
Just wait for the game to start!
In Group D of the 2012 European Cup, in the first round, the battle between England and France is finally about to begin.
At this moment, fans from hundreds of countries waited with bated breath before the live broadcast, this collision of white and blue has not been seen for many years, and the image of the last time still has Zidane, this time the emperor superstar.
It's called, Makqin!
Capello sat firmly in the dugout and did not stand on the sidelines, this is a mature team that does not need to be reminded by him at all times.
"Roar ......", with the referee's whistle, the stadium boils and the ball rolls!
"Audience friends, audience friends, the war between Britain and France has officially begun", Zhan Jun said excitedly in the early morning, "England took the lead in kicking off, and Carroll handed it over to Mr. Ma"
Mackin plans to familiarize himself with the style of play of the French team first, after all, although everyone knows each other, and most of them have played against each other, they don't know how to play together.
After all, the pre-match tactics are only analyzed on paper, and the real thing still has to be felt on the field.
Benzema quickly ran through the centre circle and pressed on him, but he noticed that France were not surrounding, but were holding on to their formation, which meant that their focus was on pressing the space.
With his feet pulled back, Mackin turned and handed the ball to defender Rio Ferdinand, and then ran forward on his own.
Perhaps the change in England now compared to two years ago in South Africa is that Frank Lampard has really played as a central midfielder because of his age, and he can no longer shield Mack from the front midfield.
And Mackin is now physically developed, and he no longer needs Lampard as a fulcrum, not to mention that there is a big Carroll in front of him.
The ball fell a few times to England's back line, and France's positioning strategy was immediately on display, not pressing too high or too far back, but keeping a suitable distance.
This is to fight for the midfield, Mark Qin turned around and thought.
"England were very patient, seeing that there was no space in the front, they were firmly on the back line," Zhan Jun explained.
"Zhan Jun, did you find it", Huang Jianxiang continued, "Mr. Ma did not retreat as frequently as the World Cup in South Africa"
"Yes", Zhang Lu also agreed, "Look at England's backfield in the past few minutes, it is much more stable than before, if it was a few years ago, a big foot would have opened the front court earlier"
"A world champion is a champion", Zhan Jun lamented, "This kind of incomparable self-confidence can make the team more mature"
In fact, not only England is trying, but the French team is also trying, after all, the shadow of the famous tree, opposite is the World Cup champion, and they are also cautious at the beginning.
What's more, Ribery, Diarra, Malouda and other midfielders have all played against Mackqin, and it is not enough to see him frightened, but it is certain that he is often distracted.
As he spoke, England's backfield fell from right to left, and then from left to right, relying on Johnson's dribbling to press and attack the ball to the French team's half.
Mack immediately ran over to pick him up, and Carroll's Newcastle team-mate Cabaye followed him firmly.
To be honest, Zidane's position is a bit unqualified for him to replace, but since the retirement of the bald boss, the French team's wingers and forwards have not been missing, but the midfield playmaker has not come out.
Maybe Zidane has used all the energy of this place alone!
Glen Johnson saw Marker coming over and immediately pushed the ball diagonally, almost forming a conditioned reflex, even if Gerrard was waiting for the ball with his back in front.
Cabaye is shorter than Mackchen, who has completed muscle development in the past two years, and is not afraid to fight him, and he is still a more technical midfielder, not a veterinary drug like Diarra.
"Mr. Ma has the ball", the fans in the stands and in front of the TV widened their eyes, waiting for his first touch of the ball at the European Championship.
And Mackin didn't disappoint these fans either!
He suddenly changed the pace!
He's going to test the defensive intensity of the French team!
Mackqin, who was waiting for the ball with his back to his back, suddenly shook his body to the right, and took advantage of the momentum, as if he was about to break through to the right-hand side of the midline with the rolling direction of the ball, and Cabaye, who was introduced, naturally moved.
But when the ball rolled in, he suddenly stopped suddenly, then knocked the heel of his right foot in reverse, kicked his left leg, and turned in reverse to break through!
Cabaye couldn't keep up with the action when he realized it, and the ball slid smoothly past his outstretched left foot and rolled directly behind him, as well as the turnaround Macklin!
He can't even pull it if he wants to! Not enough area to defend!
"Beautiful!" , Huang Jianxiang shouted, "Mr. Ma will know if there is one as soon as he comes out!" , he broke through Cabaye! ”
"Roar", this beautiful breakthrough immediately triggered the first cheers of England fans, and the shouts began.
Turning around, Mack Qin immediately accelerated, straight into the penalty area, Diarra rushed over from the side, but Mark Qin glanced in the direction of Gerrard, who cut inward, and then quickly pedaled the bike, crossed with his right foot, and flicked his left foot, and broke through the ill-prepared Diarra again!
"Another one, Mr. Ma, he killed the big forbidden area", Zhan Jun roared, "Good opportunity......
Rooney, Carroll, and Gerrard moved instantly, like three sharp swords, three directions, straight into the penalty area!
Carroll was originally on his back, and when he saw Mackin break through Diarra, he immediately turned back and slid diagonally to the right, giving Mack Qin a position on the left side of the middle.
In an instant, the situation changed abruptly!
No one expected that Mackin would break through so resolutely this time, and it was not at all the same style as the slow transmission of England just now!
Capello got up from his seat and unconsciously ran to the sidelines, he felt that he was going to have!
Ma Qin himself didn't expect it to go so well, he originally just wanted to give it a try, but he didn't expect that the other party was really not fully prepared.
The French team's two central defenders, Mex and Lamy, were distracted by Carroll, and when Mexes saw the danger, he immediately abandoned Carroll and rushed towards Mackin.
None of them had been subjected to the ravages of Mack's feints, and Evra had already shouted "Don't kick out" from the sidelines, but Mex's still couldn't hold back.
He was deceived too!
When Mackin saw him coming up, he immediately made a gesture with a left foot arch and pushed straight through, looking like he was going to plug Carol Se straight from the center of him and Lamy, but it was a false move.
When Mex's subconscious wanted to stretch out his foot to intercept, he immediately used the outside of his left foot to cross the ball again, and suddenly shook off the shot gap, and even saw Lloris.
If you don't do it, you don't do it!
At this moment, it is like an arrow on the bow!
He stepped out of his heel with his right foot, then quickly swung his left leg up, and quickly rubbed his left foot into the middle and lower part of the ball.
"Mark, shoot ......," Lineker, who was stunned by Mack's series of shakes, subconsciously shouted.
France coach Blanco stood on the sidelines, only feeling that there was no danger in the original situation, and it exploded in an instant, and in less than a few seconds, only a white arc of light went straight to the upper right corner of the goal.
And rubbing it up is a warm orange sneaker, which is very eye-catching!
"Goaaaaaal......, Mark, Mark, St. Mark!" Lineker shouted frantically, "Goal...... just four minutes into the opening, world wave, world wave! ”
"Boom", there was a bang in the stands, "Saint-Mark, Saint-Mark", that thousand calls, once again resounded in the sky, allowing all the French to see what it was like to be in South Africa!
"Mr. Ma, Mr. Ma, the ball is in! Come in, come in! ”
Accidentally! Surprise! And the fright of the French team!
Capello waved his arm hard, and he knew that his feeling was not wrong, and in that position, Mackin was like kicking a penalty!
Loris threw himself out without touching the white light, and when he rolled up, the ball had already staggered into the net, extremely obedient!
The name of the man, the shadow of the tree!
Those who had never competed with him, Lorris, Mex, Rammy, Cabaye, and even his teammate Carol, all looked at him in disbelief!
Only those old teammates reacted immediately, and then ran wildly towards the corner flag area with open arms, flying wildly!
Goal......, the first goal of the European Championships, came so fast!