Fan Shang thought for a while, and then slowly said, "Okay, first of all, if we have a strong high forward, I think this problem can be solved by more than half, but ......"

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"What else?" Jacques also realized this, and then asked.

"Relying on long-range shots is one way, but Paraguay is still very protective in front of the penalty area." After Fan Shang finished speaking, he denied this statement. 'It's also a good idea to take set-pieces if we have enough set-pieces.

"Then set pieces." Jacques felt that set-pieces were more reliable.

Therefore, before the match with Paraguay, France focused on practicing the coordination of corner kicks and free kicks, and free kick penalty takers such as Zidane, Pire, and Djokaef also practiced direct free kicks.

The match between the two teams was played at the Felix Bolaite Stadium in Lens and was attended by more than 30,000 fans, more than half of whom were French.

And thousands of people, led by Bordeaux's "twelfth man", will appear in the stands at every French game, cheering for the French team with a neat shout.

Today, France lined up a 4132 formation with a single midfielder, and in the face of a team like Paraguay, it would be a waste to have too many defenders.

Before the game, Paraguay's captain Chilavert and vice-captain Gamara walked to the French coach's bench first, and their leaders had to show their signs sitting here.

Seeing the two of them coming, Fan Shang spoke first, "Are you ready to lose today?" ”

"Uh...."The two of them were speechless for a moment, and after a pause, they said, "Boss, our performance today will definitely not disappoint you!" ”

The two then returned to the pitch and waited for the game to begin.

The game started on time at half past four local time in France, and Paraguay kicked off first, and Paraguay estimated that they went to the penalty shootout like Bordeaux back then, after all, they had Chilavert, and Vincent also had this consideration at the time.

But unfortunately, although Paraguay has Chilavert, there is only Chilavert.

At the beginning of the day, Chilavert's form could only be regarded as average, with a few skimming the post and flying out of the bottom line in the first half, and once Chilavert actually let Blanco give it, but fortunately the defender destroyed the ball.

As Chilavert slowly got into shape, France had a dry thunderstorm and no rain, although they have been playing around Paraguay, but they have not been able to solve the game within 90 minutes.

The two teams went into extra time without any suspense, and this was the first time that the Golden Ball was used in the World Cup, and whoever scored first would end the game.

It wasn't until the 114th minute of the game that the players of both teams were a little unable to run, and even the two French central defenders entered the Paraguayan penalty area. In one defence, Paraguay cleared not far away, but was intercepted by Djokaeff in the middle of the road, and then raised his foot and moved into the penalty area, which allowed the defender to take the lead and clear the siege.

This clearance was not far off, as second-half substitution Pire's interception on the line of the penalty area and then led to the right before crossing. Trezeguet scrambled the first spot down the middle, but instead of shooting, he crossed to Blanco, who fired into the six-yard box unguarded.

The distance was close, the ball was fast, and even though Chilavert made a save, he allowed the ball to fly under his armpit into the goal.

After the goal, Blanco was very excited and ran to the sideline with open arms. This is the first golden goal in the history of the World Cup, although it is a bit cruel, but the knockout round is like that, there can only be one winner.

Jacques was also unusually excited, first jumping on the spot himself, and then hugging the rest of the coaching staff. Before the start of the World Cup, Yakai actually revealed to Fan Shang that his minimum goal for this World Cup is the top 8, and now that this goal has been achieved, it is understandable that Yakai is so excited.

After the referee announced the end of the game, Vincent walked into the stadium and did not celebrate with the French players, but walked straight to Chilavet and picked up Chilavetra who was lying on the ground.

'You've done your best, but now you need to stand up, your team needs you now.' Vincent directly referred to Paraguay as Chilavert's team.

Chilavert glanced at his teammates who were sitting on the field scattered, "Understood, boss, I won't admit defeat, there is the next World Cup!" ”

Chilavit is an absolute fighter who will only be defeated again and again without being completely defeated. Then he pulled his teammates up from the ground one by one, and Fan Shang was also helping, but he was only responsible for pulling up Gamarra.

With Chilavert's encouragement, all the Paraguayan players slowly got up, came to the midfield, and after shaking hands with the French players, the round of 16 officially ended.

"I insisted that the Ballon d'Or was too cruel and contrary to the spirit of football. Then again, I'd rather finish the game at the Stadio Borae in this way than have a penalty shootout with these Paraguayan kamikaze pilots, especially the amazing goalkeeper Chilavert. If it were a penalty shoot-out, Chillaveit would give us a brilliant save! Anything can happen, and God knows which side the situation will turn toward...... Just look at him at Laurent? Blanco's behaviour after scoring the goal was a measure of the goalkeeper's outstanding qualities. His teammates fell to the ground, frustrated, exhausted, and weeping. He went over and lifted them up one by one, comforting and encouraging them, and although I didn't know what he was saying, his attitude and eyes were clearly saying aloud: 'Get up! Paraguayans would rather die standing than lying down! He's such an amazing fellow! That's what Jacques said in an interview after the game.

And when a reporter interviewed Chilavert and asked him why Vincent pulled him up, Chilavert said, "Yes, he is my chief, no matter where he is." His words always made so much sense, and they were the same today. He told me that now is not the time for me to rest and that I need to fulfill my responsibilities as captain. ”

Fan Shang only smiled after reading the report, Chilavet never thought much in front of the media, and said whatever was in his head. At this time, Chilavet was about to enter the plane for his return vacation.

And France's opponent after entering the quarterfinals actually appeared the day before, that is, the male model army Italy.