Approaching the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup.

The Spanish coaching staff travelled to Krasnodar to inspect the preparation sites for next year's World Cup.

Mignano and his players stayed in Kazan for normal training.

The morning sun covered the turf with a golden veil.

The dew drenched the ends of the players' hair.

"The Chilean team has a very strong style of play and a lot of foul movements."

"Especially that Medel!"

"Isn't the opposing manager a Barcelona celebrity? He's going to make his players a little more restrained."

"Pitch? He's not a celebrity. ”

"Lee, someone is looking for you!"

Distance.

The mighty film crew came over enthusiastically.

Duan Xuan stretched out his hand excitedly: "Li, I finally have a chance to meet you!" ”

The CTV5 program team prepared a program "2018 World Cup Tour" in advance.

For teams like Spain, Germany, Chile, Mexico, and Russia, which qualified ahead of schedule, the film crew decided to take advantage of the opportunity of the Confederations Cup to collect materials in advance.

There are no specially prepared studios.

The crowd sat on the floor.

Duan Xuan picked up a small whiteboard and said expectantly: "Li, spell out the best active lineup in your mind." ”

"On active duty!"

Li Kang took the pen and drew eleven small circles in the 4-3-3 formation without thinking.

When it was time to fill in his name, he couldn't help but fall into thought.

"Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer."

De Gea on the side had a sad expression.

'Full-back: Alab.

"Centre-back:."

"Midfielder: You wrote it repeatedly, why are both positions their own names."

The program team patiently "corrected".

The teammates laughed.

The accompanying sign language teacher was also gesturing kindly.

Li Kang smiled, because he was thinking too much, so he accidentally wrote his name repeatedly.

The assistant hurriedly approached and reminded in a low voice: Don't take it too seriously, pay attention to the recording time.

Followed by.

Li Kang filled in the remaining vacancies with the names of his teammates he had worked with.

Duan Xuan asked questions step by step.

"We all know that La Masia is where your dreams begin, huh? What is Bayer Leverkusen? ”

"My favorite coaches are: Topp and Arsene Wenger, Bosque."

"My favourite clubs are: Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal."

"The players I like are: there are so many of them, can you just name a few?"

"Your vision for the World Cup in '18."

“.”

More than an hour later.

The program team ended the interview with satisfaction.

The staff also presented the players with small dolls of the mascot of the 18th World Cup.

The light-hearted program recording briefly washed away the solemn atmosphere before the game.

A few days later, the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup arrived.

Sochi First Stadium.

The Chilean fans were a big fan cheer for the Redcoats on the field.

“CTV5！ CTV5！ Good evening, audience friends. ”

"Now you're streaming live from the 2017 Confederations Cup semi-finals."

"Chile vs. Spain."

"It's on!"

"It's the Chilean team in the red jersey and attacking from left to right."

"Goalkeeper: Bravo."

"Defenders: Bocejul, Hala, Medel, Isla."

'Midfielders: Arangis, Marcelo Dias, Vidal.

"Forwards: Sanchez, Vargas, Sahar."

"Wearing a white jersey, oops from the right! Isco was shoveled! ”

"As soon as the game started, Medel gave the Spanish midfielder a dismissal!"

"The referee is under a lot of pressure, and it is a difficult choice to play a card!"

Li Kang and Saul sat in the audience.

The latter couldn't help but applaud vigorously when he saw the referee pull out the yellow card.

The coaching staff was skeptical of the team doctor's physical examination report, and was even more reluctant to face the Chilean team with a strong style of play, for fear of any mistakes, so they didn't dare to let him be included in the squad.

As for Saul? The main reason is that this kid has recently had a small problem with his kidneys.

Command area.

Chilean coach Pici vigorously raised his hand to signal the team to strengthen the attack.

His tactical style is: Attack! Or offense.

15th minute of the game.

The 30-metre area of the Spanish half.

Sergio Busquets and Vidal went head-to-head.

Pity.

No matter how accurate the defensive prediction is, it can't make up for the gap in physical confrontation.

The bullish Bayern midfielder squeezed out the Barcelona midfield.

Syllable!

Busquets fell to the ground, covering his face in pain.

The referee blew the whistle and signalled for a foul on Chile.

Vidal spread his hands in frustration and explained aggrievedly that he hadn't done anything.

"Judging by the slow-motion replay."

Vidal's arm was to Sergio Busquets' chest.

"But why is he covering his face?"

Busquets kept an eye on the scene through his fingers.

Seeing that the referee did not give a card, he had to quickly get up.

20th minute of the game.

Carvajal received a ball from Cork.

Break through from the right side to near the baseline.

Kick-off cross.

The ball rises off the ground and makes an arc. Straight into the forbidden area.

Morata struggled to complete the header with Medel's interference!

Bravo stretches out and pounces on the football with ease!

"Play normally."

"Bravo of the Chilean national team is a super goalkeeper!"

The 33rd minute of the game.

Sanchez dodged to the left on the edge of the penalty area.

After shaking out of the space, pull out your legs and shoot angrily!

The ball clings to the turf and grabs towards the near post.

De Gea fell to the ground and pounced to defuse the danger.

"Whoever defends, who is the grandson."

"The two sides are gradually moving away from the midfield transition."

"I believe that goals will be scored soon!"

42nd minute of the game.

Pique plays a long ball from the back.

Cork quickly rushed to the landing point.

In the process of the football falling, Chilean central defender Medel, after running, jumped high and hit Koke's back with his knees!

The Atletico youngster screamed and fell to the ground in pain.

The audience was in an uproar.

Boos instantly flooded the Sochi First Stadium.

"It's a tough test."

"The team doctor enters."

"Red card!"

"No controversial red card!"

"Medel paid for his impulsiveness! He doesn't look up to the role of centre-back and the Chilean coaching staff should consider putting him back in midfield. ”

'I think Medel in Sevilla was the best defensive midfielder.

"Once you can't get a positional advantage, it's hard to avoid fouling the opponent."

A few minutes later.

The chaos subsided.

There's nothing wrong with Cork, who's been gaining weight in recent years under Simeone's guidance, has gone from "Harvey's successor" to "Cole's Fat".

Some attribute points have been moved from skill to defense!

The next game.

Eleven Spain against ten Chile.

Live room.

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[Okay, Spain will break through the Chilean team immediately! ] 】

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[Ruby God of War Card!] 】

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[It's hard to say, the Chilean goalkeeper is the national team's version of Bravo, a true god twelve yards away!] 】

The competition is getting more and more intense.

Spain no longer insist on passing and falling feet.

Ramos repeatedly cut into the box from the left flank.

Carvajal and Jordi Alba set off a misalignment bombardment of the penalty area on both flanks.

Bravo resisted and repeatedly defused the danger.

83rd minute.

Ramos blasted a perfect headbutt!

Bravo get out of hand!

Isco scores from the stoppage!

Chile 0:1 Spain.

Ultimately.

The referee blew the whistle for the end of the match.

Spain advanced to the final of the Confederations Cup.

The players were skinned by the tenacious Chilean team and lay panting on the turf.

(End of chapter)