Chapter 174: Long live France, long live Don!
Listening to Tang Jue's confident words, smiles appeared on the faces of his teammates, and their hearts were full of belief in victory.
Before the start of the game, Domenech called Abidal, who was closest to him, and told him to change his tactics and play defensive counter-attacks. Donadoni told his players with a serious look that there was only one way to attack in a big way, and the two full-backs had to be bold and assist.
After the resumption of the game, the French central midfielder erected a strong wall in front of the penalty area. The Italian team, under the organization of Pirlo, launched a tidal attack, and from a distance, the white waves were monstrous!
In the seventeenth minute, De Rossi made a long shot from eight meters outside the penalty area, and the football slid out of the goal!
In the eighteenth minute, Pirlo suddenly kicked the ball in the air and passed the football into the penalty area, and Toney was pulled by Thuram and headed wide!
In the 21st minute, Italy won a direct free kick in front of the penalty area, Pirlo's ball went around the wall, but it was high over the crossbar!
In the 25th minute, Cassano shot from the left rib of the penalty area, and Kupe bravely saved the football from the bottom line!
In just ten minutes, Italy had four shots on goal, which shows how aggressive their attacks are. With the belief that they must win, the French players stubbornly withstood the bombardment of the Italians. Donadoni yelled at Gattuso, telling him to be careful.
Italy lost their first game against the Netherlands and lost 3-0. The first and third goals of the Netherlands were scored on the counter-attack. After the game, it was reported in the media that former Milan superstar Basten knew the essence of defensive counter-attacks, and the Netherlands won a typical Italian football-like victory.
Donadoni knew that Tang had played two seasons in Milan. He also understands the essence of defensive counter-attacking, and is a master of defensive counter-attacking. Milan's ability to win the Champions League for a second time is inevitably related to their defensive counter-attacking tactics. Tang Jue has made great achievements for Milan with speed and technology, and has created miracles with his Milan teammates.
The Italian coach didn't want to fall in the same place, he had to remind his disciples that he couldn't let Tang Jue run.
However, people tend to worry about something, and the thing they worry about happens. In the fortieth minute of the first half, Italy could not attack. Hit a counterattack by the French team!
Thuram clears in the box. A big kick that kicks the football to the front court. Thierry Henry and Cannavaro battle for headers. Henry, with his own elevation, slammed back the moment the football touched his forehead!
Football flies towards the edge of the Italian penalty area!
Henry after the overhead. Screaming again. Because Cannavaro's forehead was on top of the back of his head. Just as Henry fell to the ground in pain. A blue lightning bolt shook off Gattuso and Chiellini, and rushed straight towards the football!
ESPN shouted, "Don! Don goes to the ball! β
TVE said loudly: "Single knife! Don gets a single knife ball with his speed! β
British Sky TV shouted: "Italy is in danger! β
The pitch in Zurich is tense again!
The eyes of French fans are full of hope. The Italian fans looked at the black hair on the field in horror.
Gianluigi Buffon is off the goal line and he's going to expand his defensive area!
Just as he was running, Tang Jue was getting closer and closer to football. France's number one star suddenly stretched out his right foot and gently picked it under the football, and the football suddenly flew up!
Henrique, a famous commentator on France TΓ©lΓ©vision? Hilario shouted: "Pick and shoot! β
The air at the Zurich stadium froze and if this goal went in again, Italy would be in real danger. The Italians' attacking ability is mediocre, and it will be too difficult to reverse when they are two goals down, unless there is a miracle.
In his rush, Buffon showed what he was capable of as the world's number one goalkeeper. Looking at the football flying above his head, his center of gravity suddenly shifted back, his left foot kicked the ground violently, and his whole body flew up!
The next moment, Buffon's right hand was under the ball, and the ball changed trajectory and went up again!
The flower of hope in the eyes of French fans is about to be annihilated, and hope appears in the eyes of Italian fans!
Tang Jue's face froze, and his eyes were firmly fixed on the football. Milan TV exclaimed: "Buffon touched the football!" β
"Pong! ......", the football hit the crossbar!
"Boom," an exclamation rang out from ......the stadium.
Don wasn't amazed, his eyes were still fixed on the football. At this moment, the ball bounces off the crossbar back into the box!
Tang Jue's eyes were bright, and he suddenly started again, flew past Buffon's body in one leap, and went to meet the ball!
The French fans suddenly stood up, inhaling sharply, and earth-shattering cheers brewed in their hearts. The hope in the eyes of the Italian fans was annihilated, and they closed their eyes in pain. Donadoni looked at his penalty area with a pale face, and Domenech raised his fist in celebration......
"Smack!" With a crisp sound, Tang Jue's arch gently kicked in the middle of the football!
The football changes direction and flies towards the empty goal!
Henrique, a famous commentator on France TΓ©lΓ©vision? Hilario stood up suddenly, took the microphone, and shouted, "The ball is in!" The ball is in! France leads 2-0! Don scored twice! β
ESPN exclaimed: "Don has shown people that he is capable of fighting, and who else can stop him from scoring?" β
Milan TV said in frustration: "Italy are in danger, they are two goals behind. β
Sky said: "France scored again against Italy with a beautiful defensive counter-attack. It was Thierry Henry who scored the goal this time, and if it wasn't for his header assist, the ball tyrant would not have had the chance to open the scoring. β
The British really don't want to praise Tang Jue, and Sky believes Thierry Henry is the key to the goal.
German television said: "What a great irony that the Italians have once again fallen under the tactics of defensive counter-attack! β
Donadoni seemed to lose his strength, covered his face in pain, and kicked on the turf. Domenech celebrates with a fist!
The French fans spewed out the breath brewing in their hearts, and the stadium resounded with earth-shattering cheers. The north side of the course is once again replaced by a sea of joy. An overly excited fan jumped off the stands regardless of the danger, rolled twice on the turf and ran towards Tang Jue!
Shocked, the stadium's security guards went into action to restrain the crazy French fan wearing a French jersey and a French flag. Fieldside reporters immediately pressed the shutter, and this was a stadium tidbit.
The crazy fan ran up to Tang Jue, gave him a big bear hug, and shouted in his ear: "All of France is supporting you!" You have to lead France to the top of the podium and achieve the glory of 2000! β
Tang Jue patted him on the shoulder in a friendly way and said, "Thank you." We will stand on the top podium! β
The security guard panted and grabbed the crazy French fan. The French fan turned his head to Tang Jue and shouted, "You are good! I'm sure you'll do it! β
The players of the French team smiled and shook their heads, there is no shortage of these crazy fans in football, they are the staunchest supporters of football, and even take football as a faith. In 86, Maradona helped Argentina win the Hercules Cup. "Maradona religion" appeared in Argentina. They believed in Maradona as if he were a god.
French fans at the time of leaving the stadium. Raise the banner in your hand, look at the fans in the stands, and shout: "Long live France!" Long live Don! β
He shouted these two slogans over and over again. Pulled out of the stadium by security guards. On the sidelines, the members of the "Anti-Tang Alliance" looked very ugly, and before the start of the European Championship, they declared that Tang never loved France and encouraged French fans to oppose Tang Jue as captain. So there was an "anti-Tang" wave in France.
Now the French fan is shouting "Long live France!" After that, he shouted "Long live Don!" βγ What does this mean, it shows that French fans have understood that Tang Jue is their savior.
"Hey! β¦β¦ Our task is too high! β
"Hey! β¦β¦ There is still a long way to go! β
They let out an exclamation.
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Eight minutes later, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the first half. "France ended the first half with two goals from Don to end the first half with a score of 2-0," ESPN said. In the battle of life and death, the French team took the lead, and Italy was on the brink of the most danger. β
German TV said: "At this point, the first half of the match between the Netherlands and Romania was over, and the two sides drew 0-0. The scoreline was quite favourable for France, who could progress to the quarter-finals if they didn't concede three goals from Italy in the second half. β
"Looking at the first half, Italy had a slight advantage in terms of possession and shots on goal. But the French team, thanks to Don's outstanding performance, led by two goals. With a two-goal lead, France could have continued with their tactics late in the first half, attacking Italy on the defensive back. β
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In the French dressing room, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the players were talking and laughing. Domenech asked the team doctor about Thierry's injury and finally decided to bring on Benzema and rest Henry for the second half. Tang Jue patted Henry, who had a band-aid on his eyebrow bone, and said, "Sit well on the bench, we will win the final victory." β
Henry touched the bag on the back of his head and said, "To give you a chance to score the second goal, the back of my head was hit by Cannavaro. Tonight, you're going to ......"
Tang Jue smiled and said, "Isn't it just drinking, you can drink casually tonight!" β
Everyone laughed, and Makelle said solemnly after laughing: "Drinking is strictly forbidden during the game!" β
Tang Jue pursed his mouth, looked at Makelele with contempt, and slandered in his heart: Damn, what kind of decent man and gentleman. Don't think you guys drank the night before I don't know.
Henry laughed mysteriously: "I don't want wine, I want medicine!" β
Medicine?
Tang Jue shook his head, patted him on the shoulder and said, "What is your injury, it'll be fine in a few days, don't be violent and ruined!"
Thuram and the others laughed, and Benzema and some of the new players had confused faces as they hurriedly inquired about the old people. Ribery went from Ronnie to Makelele, from himself to Vieira, Benzema's face became more and more shocked, and after half a sound, he asked: "Is there really such a miracle medicine?" Is Vieira really resistant to this temptation? β
Speaking of Vieira, Ribery had a serious look on his face and said: "Vieira deserves respect!" β
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At this time, Tang Jue, who was sitting next to Henry drinking water, suddenly found that some teammates were looking at him. Those fiery eyes made him feel as if he was a beauty, or these teammates were a group of monsters, and he was Tang Seng, everyone wanted to bite two bites on him! (To be continued......)
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