Chapter 156: How can it be embarrassing
Under Scolari's leadership, Portugal still used a 4231 attacking formation today, and it seems that they are not afraid of the opponent at all to study the team's tactics, not knowing whether this is self-confidence or arrogance, and from the beginning, they launched a ferocious attack on the England team.
Eriksen's 442 formation is more focused on defense, so from the opening scene, the Portuguese team has been pressing the England team to attack, and the ball is rolling around in the England team's half, making the English fans in the stadium nervous, staring straight at the field, for fear that if one does not pay attention, the team they support will be poured into a goal.
However, this obviously did not affect Eriksen, and even when the team appeared very passive, the world-class coach still sat calmly on the bench and seemed to be very confident.
Maybe the Portuguese team's attack was too careless, or they haven't been able to find their form yet, in the 5th minute of the opening game, Beckham made a beautiful steal, and then directly handed the ball to Rooney in front, Rooney got the ball quickly forward, and Owen made a collision with each other, and finally Owen sent the ball into the opponent's net with a single kick to help England take the lead.
The ball is in!
It's Michael. Owen, our golden boy!
No one expected that such a passive England team would take the lead first, which is really incredible, even Eriksen and the substitutes on the field were stunned, and then reacted before hugging each other in celebration.
But Eriksen, who has always been serious, walked to the sidelines and instructed the team's captain, David Brown. David Beckham had to get his players to play according to the pre-match tactics, and he knew that it was not just a mistake by the opponent, it could only be regarded as luck, and the opponent's attack was surprisingly fierce, a goal was not safe, and a few minutes of slackness could make the rest of the game meaningless.
Sure enough, Portugal, as the host, was enraged, and the attack in the backward was more threatening, especially C. Ronaldo and Luis Figo on the left and right wings. Compared to them, David Beckham and Paul Scholes, the right and left hands of Manchester United's cross-century period, have been much more sluggish, and they are more involved in defence.
In this kind of attack, it seems that the England goal could be penetrated at any moment!
At this time, it was still the captain of David. Beckham played a role, his constant shouting reminded his teammates to be serious, and did his job--- three long passes in a row, the Portuguese had to drop back a little to strengthen the team's defense, but even so, England were still on the passive, it can only be said that Portugal's attacking ability is too strong, although many people say that they lack a central striker who can make the final decision. Speaking of which, Nuno, who plays for Benfica. Gomez really didn't give up, and he didn't know what Scolari really liked about him.
In the 27th minute of the game, the Portuguese team's attack finally came to fruition, Figo broke through to the bottom line with the ball from the right side, and passed the ball to the middle of the penalty area, Gomez did not choose to shoot, but knocked the ball to C. Ronaldo, who was inserted behind!
Christia's post-80s Shaolin abbot!
The score became a 1-1 draw!
The rising star of Portugal has once again proved his worth with his legs, and he always shines on the stage of the European Championship!
There was a cheer from the stands, who stood up and raised their hands and shouted C. Ronaldo's name, using a deafening shout to express their excitement.
Looking at C. Ronaldo, who raised his hands and shouted at the sky, Brigi on the England bench couldn't help but turn his head to Wang Li and said sourly: "You see that he is really arrogant, if this is in England, I will definitely kick him down." β
Wang Li rolled his eyes and said, "I can understand that you are jealous of him?" β
"Jealousy? Alan, you're really joking, I'm going to envy that little white face? Tell me, what am I not better than him? β
Wang Li turned his head and stared at Bridget for a long time before nodding and saying, "You are better than him in picking up girls, and the whole of England knows your name because of this." β
βwhatοΌ Alan, I'm talking about the pitch! β
"I think you'd better pray to play early than thinking about it."
"You should have played earlier than me, maybe in the second half there will be a chance." Brigitte crossed his fingers and calmly analyzed: "Mr. Eriksen may ask you to break the deadlock in the game, you know, your goals are always unexpected. β
"I hope so..."Wang Li said in a low voice, he didn't know if he could play, and even faintly prayed in his heart that the Portuguese team could score another goal, so that he could have more chances, but this idea didn't dare to let his teammates know that this was the final of the European Championship, and it was not an indifferent warm-up game.
Wang Li's thoughts were clearly not heard by God, and even if he did, he would not take it seriously.
After the restart, the two teams launched a fierce battle in the midfield, Costinha, Figo, Deco, C. Ronaldo and other players composed of the midfield, in terms of strength is by no means inferior to the England team, which makes the two teams in the middle line near the fight is very fierce, the ball is constantly converting, but the threatening attack is difficult to play, and finally with the referee's whistle, the first half of the game is over.
The players on the pitch exhaled a big sigh of relief, in the final stages of the first half, the physical exertion was too great, and in that kind of tense game, the energy consumption was also very serious, and they had been waiting for this whistle for a long time.
On the way back to the dressing room, Wang Li secretly prayed in his heart that Eriksen would send him on the field, 'Who will replace him?' Owen or Rooney? He knew that Owen was in great shape today and opened the scoring and the manager couldn't change him.
But will Wayne Rooney be replaced? Maybe.
Although they have a good relationship with Wayne Rooney, they are rivals in the same position in the team. Friendship is friendship, game is competition, and for most Englishmen, they don't try to confuse the two.
In the VIP box in the west stand of the stadium, several members of the England team's wives group are discussing the first half of the game with each other, of course, they are not concerned about the player's performance or tactical level, but arguing about which player is more handsome, but today the wife group has added a newcomer--- Portuguese-born Canadian singer Neri Fattado, it seems that Brigitte is really fast, and now, Fattado is working hard to get the approval of these wives group.
"Oh yes, the last time I came to watch Wayne play, England had a particularly good-looking boy who did well and he scored, why didn't he seem to be on the pitch today?" Fitado suddenly thought of something and asked suspiciously.
"Showy?" Victoria, as the head of the eldest sister, thought for a moment, "You mean Alan?" β
"Is his name Alan? Is it a boy with a strange hairstyle? After Wang Li's head shape was designed, it was really distinctive, and even made this woman who only understood American football remember it in her mind.
"Maybe it's a tactical arrangement, he's always been on the bench, if I were the manager, I would definitely start him because he loves so much, look over there!" Colleen laughed as she pointed in the direction of the north stand of the stadium.
I saw that more than a dozen well-dressed female fans with the England flag smeared with dye on their faces were standing there listlessly, but if there was no "Alan, Alan, kiss.you!" in their hands! People who don't know think they are loyal England fans!
It's a pity that until now, Wang Li has not been able to play, which makes them embarrassed......