January 22nd.

Brisbane.

Hosts, Australia, have the right place and the right people.

The big battle between the Chinese team and Australia has attracted much attention.

At the end of the two rounds of the group stage, the Chinese team was also considered by the Asian media to be a dark horse.

Because they defeated Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan by a large score.

But the encounter with the Australian team made the prospects less optimistic.

Maybe past Australia, it wouldn't be a surprise that they made it to the final.

Perrin changed the starting line-up and line-up again.

The Chinese team played 433.

The back line changed back to the lineup of the first round of the group stage, and Yoshisho returned to the starting lineup.

The midfielder strengthened the defense, and put on Cai Huikang, who looked a little fat, and a defensive back, specializing in dirty work.

Obviously, it is also afraid of Australia's confrontational advantage.

On the front line, Ye Yifeng, Wu Lei, and Sun Ke became tridents.

Ye Yifeng, who plays center, is undoubtedly the fulcrum, and the other two have speed.

It doesn't seem to be much of a problem in terms of thinking, but the posture is not low enough.

After the start of the game, the fierce confrontation between the two teams became the main theme of the game.

The Australian team has the advantage of playing at home, and the midfield plays a traditional English style of play in both confrontation and small combinations, which is their old job.

Commonwealth countries, the style of football is also in the same vein as England.

Most of Australia's famous players have also made a name for themselves in the English league.

In fact, there are a number of Chinese players who can be ranked in Asia, Ye Yifeng, Wu Lei, Zheng Zhi, Zhang Linpeng, and Wang Dalei are barely OK.

But if you want to talk about the weaknesses of the Chinese team, it is clear when you look at it bigger, the midfield organization is not good, there is a lack of players who can hold the ball and stably deliver the threatening ball, and the side players will always play unstable, good and bad.

Under Ye Yifeng, Wu Lei is the most anticipated offensive player, but Sun Ke grabbed the starting qualification for the knockout round with his substitute performance, who would have thought?

On the back line, each could be a ticking time bomb.

Therefore, when encountering the strong team of Australia, the weakness of the Chinese team is exposed by the opponent little by little.

In the first half of the game, the Chinese team was exhausted in the defensive line, and the offensive organized by the midfield and backfield basically came to an end on the front side.

Ye Yifeng's position is to retreat and retreat, 433 has become 4312, and he can send a suitable pass to Wu Lei and Sun Ke, because there is no one in the middle who can cooperate with him to rush forward.

But Sun Ke and Wu Lei were clearly trying their luck on the wings, both individually and in a last-minute forced cross.

The first half ended, 0:0.

The situation doesn't look too bad.

But the second half of the game changed dramatically.

Australia's strong attack to get off to a start was quickly broken by veteran Cahill.

China 0:1 Australia.

The situation is clear at a glance, and the Chinese team's skills are inferior.

As a team, it is behind Australia in every way.

Ye Yifeng began to sweep frantically in the midfield, he could only do this, seeking cooperation with his teammates in the front court in the attack, although some small cooperation could continue the offensive, but he was still frequently surrounded and suppressed at the front of the penalty area.

Australia are clearly starting to close their kicks and focus on defence.

No matter how Ye Yifeng disrupted their offensive, it also put some pressure on their defensive line, but it was still relatively safe in front of the goal.

In the 67th minute of the game, Australia suddenly picked up the tempo and hit the edge of the field with a wave of fast attacks, Davidson crossed, and Cahill grabbed a header in the penalty area.

The final word, simple and crude.

China 0:2 Australia.

The Chinese fans at the scene were already desperate.

Perrin couldn't do anything about it.

Substitutions on a step-by-step basis.

Yu Hai came on the scene to replace Sun Ke, who was also desperate and his physical fitness began to decline.

The team needed to score, but they didn't even have a decent shot.

Ye Yifeng simply came to the front line and signaled to his teammates to rush and bomb!

This is the simplest and most brutal way to play, I don't know if it's useful.

Anyway, Ye Yifeng is looking for opportunities between Sainsbury and Wilkinson, two tall central defenders in the penalty area.

Naturally, the Chinese team also frequently began to try offensive means of side crosses and long-distance rushes.

In the 71st minute of the game, center Yang Xu appeared on the field and replaced Wu Xi.

Yu Hai and Wu Lei crossed from the side, Zheng Zhi made a long pass in the midfield, and Ye Yifeng and Yang Xu looked for opportunities in the penalty area.

It's a bit of a stroke of luck to play like this.

However, Ye Yifeng really created a shooting threat.

In the 73rd minute of the game, he blocked Sainsbury with his body when he received a cross from Wu Lei, and jumped on the spot to flick his head to attack the goal.

Australian goalkeeper Matthew Ryan made a brilliant save to deny his threat.

When Chinese fans lamented, Ye Yifeng's consciousness fell into darkness.

I was looking forward to a Drogba.

Andy Lau in Africa did not appear in the end.

Here comes Benzema.

Ye Yifeng was satisfied.

It's better than a Makelle for the current situation.

Australia wanted a smooth finish, with Bresciano and Cahill being substituted in quick succession.

As a result, Cahill just got off the field in the 81st minute of the game, and Zhang Linpeng's cross from the right side of the Chinese team obviously did not kick the ball up.

The half-high ball flew towards the goalkeeper zone.

Wilkinson stared at Yang Xu to death, Ye Yifeng suddenly ran to the front of him and caught him off guard, and was just about to clear the siege, but Ye Yifeng stretched out his legs to shoot first.

The football was shot into the lower right corner of the goal by Ye Yifeng!

Wilkinson kicked Ye Yifeng's calf.

Ye Yifeng, who was slightly injured, continued to fight after the team doctor treated the analgesia.

China 1:2 Australia.

Hope was rekindled, and the Chinese fans in the stands cheered hoarsely, and the momentum once overshadowed the Australian fans at home.

The less time there is, the more conservative the Australian team is.

The Chinese team had no way to retreat and decisively stepped up its offensive.

Crazy cross bombardment, Zheng Zhi from time to time outside the penalty area with a long shot.

In the 89th minute of the game, when Yu Hai crossed from the side and the ball flew to the front of the penalty area, Ye Yifeng took the initiative to beat Sainsbury and shook his head to attack the goal!

The soccer ball hangs in the top left corner of the goal!

Sainsbury raised his hand to complain that Ye Yifeng had foul actions of pushing and pressing.

But the referee did not say that Ye Yifeng did have a small action when he fought from behind, but it was not obvious.

Brisbane Stadium has turned into a party for the Chinese team!

Ye Yifeng was surrounded by the Chinese team on the sidelines.

Australia was completely confused.

led by two goals, but was tied by Ye Yifeng with two goals in a row!

Even the commentator said: "On the stage of the Asian Cup, don't pursue how high the skills and tactics are, if you can solve the problem simply and roughly, you have to simplify the complex, Ye Yifeng's singles strength has been recognized in Europe, you just throw the ball on his head, ten times it can't be done, twenty times, thirty times, he will always score!" ”

The game miraculously went into extra time.

The Chinese team used up the last substitution, and Jiang Zhipeng came on to replace Ji Xiang.

Australia has regrouped, and the team attack still has a certain advantage.

Because of Yang Xu on the front line, Ye Yifeng had to retreat slightly to strengthen defensive harassment.

At the same time, it is also necessary to rush into the penalty area as soon as possible when attacking.

The Australian players defended against him to the highest standard, even at the cost of lethal tactics.

It looked like the side under more pressure in the game turned out to be the Australian team.

The biggest threat on the pitch would have been Australia's Cahill and Bresciano.

But the two veterans are gone, and Ye Yifeng has become the most shining player.

The physical fitness of the Chinese team is declining, including Ye Yifeng.

The more extra-time went on, the less dangerous both teams became.

In particular, Ye Yifeng was frequently deliberately rushed and fouled, he was slightly injured and could not get off the line of fire, and in the last 10 minutes of overtime, the explosiveness of the run dropped to the freezing point.

When the whistle blew at the end of overtime, Ye Yifeng sat directly in place.

The team doctor hurriedly entered the field to massage his muscles and relieve the injured calf again.

The fans of both teams were extremely nervous.

Penalty shootout.

At this time, Ye Yifeng's state is not suitable for penalty kicks.

But Perrin still arranged for him to be the first to go.

He must be on!

It's all here, even if he can kick fly, he has to go.

When Ye Yifeng was the first to stand in the penalty area to take the penalty, Chinese fans held their breath.

Ye Yifeng calmly pushed the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal after running slowly, which was a reverse cut direction compared to the running line, goalkeeper Ryan made a mistake in prediction, and the football rolled into the goal.

Ye Yifeng clenched his hands into fists, he had done everything he could.

Now it's up to your teammates.

Australia converted the penalty.

1:1.

Yang Xu came out for the second time, and the penalty flew away.

Australia scored the second penalty.

1:2.

Zheng Zhi came out in the third game and scored a penalty.

Australia scored the third penalty.

2:3.

Yu Hai appeared fourth and flew .....

Chinese fans are desperate.

Australia's fourth penalty is over!

Regular time and extra time drew 2:2, and the Chinese team lost 2:4 in the penalty shootout!

Wu Lei saw the end of the penalty shoot-out finale in the fifth without making an appearance.

The Australian players rushed into the stadium to celebrate.

The Chinese fans in the stands applauded the team's performance after the loss.

Ye Yifeng sat on the ground and watched the Australian players celebrate, he felt a little lost in his heart, but he was not too uncomfortable.

They lost to a strong opponent, and the penalty shoot-out looked uncertain, but it also had to do with strength.

With every teammate looking frustrated, Ye stood up and walked to the sidelines to applaud the fans in the stands.

When it was time to be scolded, he already had this awareness.

In an interview after the game, he said succinctly to the camera: "I am sorry that I failed to advance to the semi-finals and failed to live up to the expectations of the fans." ”

After saying this, he fell silent, and the scene was a little awkward.

The reporter asked him if there was anything else he wanted to say.

Ye Yifeng shook his head.

There is nothing else to talk about, a loss is a loss, and his apology is sincere.

You can't give yourself another slap in the face, can you?

The reporter asked again: "Do you think the performance of the Chinese team in this Asian Cup means that we have a new beginning?" If we can work harder, we will achieve better results in the future? ”

Ye Yifeng sounded strange.

I haven't dealt with the domestic media before, but now I think it's a little weird.

It seems that they want to hear the players like a child who promises his parents and teachers: I will study hard.

Even playing games pay attention to talent, not to mention football, basketball, volleyball and other traditional competitive sports, if the results are not good, it is not hard enough, this truth may be applicable to the Chinese team, but it does not make sense in mature European football.

Ye Yifeng said lightly: "Hard work is just the duty of a player, I don't know if the effort you said is the same thing as the effort I understand." ”

He's gone.

Has the Chinese team ushered in a new beginning, and will it achieve better results in the future?

He couldn't solve this problem.

It doesn't seem to make sense for a player to answer this question.

Ye Yifeng went to Sydney to stay with his family for two days, and then returned to Wolfsburg with Tang Mo.

The Chinese team was warmly greeted by the fans when they returned home, and the media praised the team's performance.

Ye Yifeng, who only contributed 6 goals and 2 assists in 3 games, is already in Germany.

Many players have been praised by the media, and national team coach Perrin asked the Football Association to change his room......