Chapter 192: We Don't Let Miracles Happen Tonight!

There were really a lot of Russian fans who came to watch the game, and they responded to the call of the Russian media to cheer for their teams. According to Russian media reports, Russian billionaire and Chelsea owner Abu paid out of his own pocket for the round-trip air tickets of 5,000 fans.

The Ernst Haple Stadium is no stranger to the French. Three days ago, their team won here against the mighty Spain. At this moment, this stadium is crowded with people, full of voices, and fluttering flags. The supporters of both teams turned this place into a grand stage.

Suddenly, thunderous applause rang out from the south side of the stadium, and the camera was focused on the VIP seats. A man who is not very tall is waving to the fans, and he is Russian President Vladimir Putin. Tonight, he showed up here as a special fan; Tonight, he will join his people to witness the birth of a miracle.

Accompanying Putin was the president of UEFA, the Frenchman Platini. It's a very interesting picture, the two teams in tonight's game have a lot to do with them, and I don't know what their expressions will be like after the goal.

The football legends of the two countries were also present in the stands, both to watch the game and to boost the morale of the teams. The Great War is imminent!

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In the dressing room, coaches on both sides cheered on their players, and Hiddink exclaimed: "We're going to do a miracle here tonight!" ”

Domenech said: "We won't let a miracle happen tonight!" ”

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At 7:40, the players from both sides walked out of the players' tunnel under the leadership of the referee. They were greeted by loud applause, cheers, and screams......

ESPN said: "Players from both sides entered the field. The upcoming match is the second semi-final of this European Championship, against the French team led by Don and the Russian team led by Guus Hiddink. Both teams went through the final round of the group stage to advance to the quarterfinals as group runners-up. ”

"In the quarter-finals, Russia eliminated the mighty Netherlands, while France eliminated favourites Spain. Last night's semi-final gave every reason to believe that tonight's game will not disappoint. ”

German television said: "We will now give you a look at the starting lists for both sides. France, goalkeeper: Kupe; Defender four: Abidal. Thuram. Gala, Sagnol; Four midfielders: Malouda, Tulalang, Makelele. Ribery; Two strikers: Henry, Don. ”

Domenech continued with the same line-up from the previous two wins over Italy and Spain. The French trident was all on the field. They will be attacking for the French team. ”

"Russia, goalkeeper: Akinfeev; Four defenders: Anyukov, V. Berezovsky. Ignashevich, Zhirkov; Five midfielders: Shemak, Sayenko, Ziyanov, Semeshov, Arshavin, single striker: Pavlyuchenko. ”

"Arshavin's position is to attack the forward, which is often referred to as a number nine and a half, and is the killer who hides behind the striker. His performance will determine the fate of Russia. ”

"There was only one change to Russia's line-up from the quarter-finals, with V-Berezovsky replacing the suspended Kolodin at centre-back."

Henrique, a famous commentator on France TΓ©lΓ©vision? Hilario has a hint of concern: "Yesterday afternoon, it started to rain in Vienna, and it still rains. Slippery turf is more demanding on the players, and this weather is not good for the French team. ”

Milan TV said: "There is no pre-match story in this game, the French team is very low-key. In the quarter-finals, before the match between France and Spain, a huge crusade fell from the sky, driven by certain media outlets in Spain and the United Kingdom. The media in both countries criticized Don for having something to do with Schuster's resignation. ”

Later, some of the German media also got involved, and they wanted justice for Schuster. In the face of the crusade of the media of the three countries, Tang fought back strongly and shouted at the Ernst Haple Stadium: Spain, England, and Germany are the teams I will always win in the future. ”

After 90 minutes of fierce battle, an angry Don scored a hat-trick to lead France to a 4-2 victory over Spain. After the game, the French press launched a torrent of counter-attacks, ridiculing the Spaniards for shooting themselves in the foot, and the angry Don was terrible. In tonight's game, the Russians did not try to provoke Don, so, calm him, what kind of game will he bring us tonight? ”

"What will this Cup achieve for a team that wants to restore the image of French football? What kind of excitement will Don bring to people in the game? The curtain of war is about to be opened. If France beats Russia, they will face Germany for the title. ”

"Don has said that Germany is the team he has always had to beat. If France make it to the final, the show will be played! ”

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The rain was still falling, Tang Jue wore the captain's armband, stepped on the slippery turf, and stood in the center circle with Henry.

"Tick! ......"The referee blew the whistle and the game officially began!

ESPN exclaimed, "Don kicks the football back into his own half and the game begins!" The weather was really bad tonight and the rain might have affected the excitement of the game. ”

Once the game began, the French team did not immediately launch a ferocious attack, they pushed forward in an organized manner. The Russian team changed the style of play in the previous games and did not press high. Standing in the command area, Domenech's eyes flashed with a strange look, the other party's tactics really changed!

However, the brilliance in his eyes disappeared immediately, what if the other party put on an iron bucket formation?

In the fifth minute, the French team suddenly picked up the tempo. Tulalang crossed diagonally, and Ribery shook off the defence with the ball and quickly went down the touchline. Like a sharp knife, Ribery instantly cut through the Russian defense on the right side, and at a distance of eight meters from the baseline, he passed the football with his left foot into the penalty area.

There are a lot of people hoarded in the Russian penalty area, and the central defender V-Berezovsky stretches out his left foot to block the football from the bottom line, corner kick!

Ribery kicked the ball into the box, and Russian goalkeeper Akinfeev struggled to pick it up and punched the ball out of the box. Tang Jue, who was outside the penalty area, moved to meet the ball, and raised his right foot to volley!

A flash of white light appeared. Russian defender Sayenko fought hard and used his body to block the football. Henry took an alert step forward, raised his left foot, and fired a volley. The ball still failed to make its way through the crowd and bounced off the box. Tang Jue stepped forward and controlled the football at his feet!

Zirianov and Semeshov pounced on them with a loud shout, and Hiddink's words lingered in their ears: "Never give Don room to shoot!" ”。 A few seconds ago, Tang Jue had already completed the first shot of the game, and the two felt that they had derelict their duties, and now they must not let him shoot again.

"Smack! ......" a crisp sound. Tang Jue was before the two of them pounced. He quickly completed his second shot of the game. The ball flew off the turf and spun towards the top right corner of the goal!

The soccer ball travels through the rain, and the trajectory changes, which deviates from Tang Jue's expectations. I saw a white light shining brightly. The football flies off the crossbar to the bottom line!

There was a loud sigh in the stadium. A round of applause followed. Tang Jue looked at football. Frowning slightly, he knew that it was the heavy rain that changed the trajectory of football.

ESPN exclaimed: "Don had two shots at the start of the game, which shows that he was very excited tonight. ”

Hiddink was very unhappy with this. Standing in the command area, shouting at their midfielders, reminding them to strengthen their defense against France's number one star.

In the next game, the French team continued to put pressure on Russia, and they firmly controlled the midfield. Russia shrinks its line of defense and hoards heavy troops in front of the exclusion zone. Their tactics are very clear, which is to play defensive counter-attacks. For a time, the Russian half rolled up a huge blue wave!

A huge wave hit, hitting the red reef and splashing it.

In the seventh minute, Henry shot hard from outside the penalty area, and Akinfeev bravely saved the football!

In the eighth minute, Ribery cut successfully, burst into the penalty area, shot hard, and the football slid out!

In the 10th minute, Malouda broke through on the wing and passed the ball to the back post. Don scrambled the spot, but his header was wide of the goal under the batter of V-Berezovsky and Ignashevic!

In the thirteenth minute, Tang Jue broke through with the ball, and under the defense of five Russian people, the breakthrough failed. In the fifteenth minute, he tried again, only to be defended by four opponents and had to give the ball to Ribery on the left. The Russians have indeed invested heavily in Tang Jue to limit the youngest world footballer in history.

Russia stubbornly withstood the wave of French attacks. In the 19th minute, they launched a quick counter-attack by midfielder Ziyanov, and Arshavin sped along the right with the football. Like a tiger, Makelele slammed the Russian brain with his shoulder. The referee blew the whistle and took the free kick directly!

Russian television said: "The French attacked fiercely, but the Russian team stubbornly withstood it. ”

German television said: "Russia has abandoned the high pressing of the previous games and hoarded heavy troops in front of the penalty area, forming an impregnable wall." France tried to threaten the opposition goal with breakthroughs and long-range shots. Don was besieged by Russian players, and every time he broke through with the ball, four or five opposing players began to flank him. ”

"Space was limited, speed could not be used, and Don was not able to break through the Russian defenses. As it stands, Hiddink's tactics have been successful. ”

The free-kick was twenty-eight metres from the pitch and Arshavin took a direct shot at goal. However, his shot went over the crossbar.

Time was ticking and the French were on the offensive, but they simply couldn't find a flaw in the Russian defence. Henrique, a famous commentator on France TΓ©lΓ©vision? Hilario said: "Hiddink's tactics were clear, putting heavy troops in front of the box. It was only when France advanced to 30 metres from the pitch that they began to press frantically. ”

"The French team tried many ways but couldn't tear apart the opposition's defence. Russia's offensive has relied mainly on Arshavin to counter-attack, and so far, their offensive threat is not great. ”

His words changed sharply: "Russia is playing ugly football, cowering in its own half like a turtle!" β€œ

Watching the Russian turtle cowering in front of the penalty area, the French fans let out huge boos, and some fans shouted: "The Russians are turtles!" ”

"Russians, you grew up eating turtles!" (To be continued......)

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