Chapter 486: Second Round - Unpopular!
Overall, the situation in Group B is very complicated, with Chile currently in the ascendancy, and they only need a draw to secure the top spot in the group in the final game, and even if they lose, as long as it is not a big loss, they can also qualify on goal difference.
After all, four goal difference is a big advantage.
The Netherlands and Spain are in a similar situation, with both teams needing to win in the final round to qualify.
Yes, it is possible to qualify.
If they can't get a big win, they will be eliminated because of the poor goal difference.
Bosque pinned his hopes on Li Chuanqi, and the Spanish team fully exposed the lack of attack in the game against Chile.
And Li Chuanqi's offensive efficiency is Bosque's lifeline.
Is Lee really recovering as Bosque says he is and could be in the match against Australia?
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Li Chuanqi has already moved to the ground with the support of his girlfriend Blanca Padilla.
Blanca Padilla has been in the ward for the past few days, and although the two live together, they have not done anything.
Well, rehabilitation is important.
After the match against Chile, his teammates came to visit Li Chuanqi again.
After Costa was silent for a long time, he said to Li Chuanqi: "I thought it was too simple, I thought this was La Liga...... It turns out that we need you! ”
Xavi nodded and said: "Hurry up and get better, we have our lives hanging by a thread, we need you to save the Spanish team, we need you to continue the dreams of all of us!" ”
The teammates all eagerly hope that Li Chuanqi can catch up with the last group game, because it is a decisive battle, and the Spanish team has no way out.
Is this the reigning champion's curse?
Li Chuanqi comforted everyone, saying that he was already able to move on the ground, "Two days, it only takes two days, and I can be discharged from the hospital!" ”
The teammates were greatly relieved when they heard this, and Costa bowed to Blanca Padilla: "You've worked hard these days!" ”
Blanca Padilla hurriedly said, "This is what I should do!" ”
After his teammates left, Bosque led the coaching team to visit Li Chuanqi, and Bosque was greatly relieved to hear that Li Chuanqi would be discharged from the hospital in two days.
He put the treasure on Li Chuanqi.
In other words, all Spanish fans are pinning their hopes on Li Chuanqi.
Li Chuanqi was discharged from the hospital two days later and returned to the Spanish team, which boosted the morale of the Spanish media.
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The first match of the second round of Group C, and the first two teams to win - Colombia and Ivory Coast.
After 90 minutes of fierce battle, Colombia won 2-1 against Ivory Coast with goals from J Ronaldo and Quintero, basically sealing a place in the game.
Will Group C qualification be as complicated as Group B?
Answer: No.
With no way out, Japan and Greece drew 0-0.
After two rounds, Colombia has already qualified one round ahead of schedule!
Ivory Coast, who finished second in the group, have the best chance of qualifying, but the other two teams are not without chances.
What will the two European giants in Group D do in this round?
Can Italy secure an early qualifier?
Can England leave their hopes of qualifying?
At four o'clock in the afternoon of the 19th, the match between Uruguay and England began.
After 90 minutes of fierce battle, England lost 2-1 to Uruguay, Suarez scored twice, and Wayne Rooney equalised.
England suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time and have little hope of qualifying.
Uruguay won their first game and kept their hopes of qualifying.
Can Italy take advantage of the victory and make a winning streak?
England's loss to Uruguay was a big upset.
At one o'clock in the afternoon of the 20th, the match between Italy and Colombia began.
Both teams won their first game, and whoever wins will secure a spot in advance.
After 90 minutes of fierce battle, Colombia defeated Italy 1-0 with a goal from captain Ruinz and basically determined the qualifying place.
The first match of the second round of Group E was played between France and Switzerland, with both teams winning the first round.
France took the lead in the 17th minute when Valbuena headed in a corner and Giroud headed into the top right corner from the box!
1 to 0!
France expanded the score after 66 seconds, Behrami made a mistake in the return pass, Benzema passed directly, and Matuiindi fired a low shot into the near corner from ten meters on the left side of the penalty area!
Two to zero!
In the 40th minute, France launched a quick counterattack after clearing a corner, Varane made a direct pass, Giroud crossed from the left side of the penalty area, and the unguarded Valbuena pushed the goal from the right side of the small penalty area!
Three to zero!
In the 67th minute, Pogba made a direct pass, Senderos intercepted and missed, Benzema volleyed in the upper right corner of the small penalty area, and the football passed between Benaglio's legs and into the net!
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Four to zero!
In the 73rd minute, Benzema passed the ball and Sissoko pushed it into the far corner from 12 meters on the right side of the penalty area!
Five to zero!
Switzerland saved face in the 81st minute when Zemayinli's free-kick from 30 meters went straight through the wall and into the bottom left corner, which was the first free kick of the tournament to score directly.
Five to one!
In the 87th minute, Inler made a direct pass, and Xhaka, who successfully countered offside, volleyed with his left foot into the net at the first time from 12 meters on the right side of the penalty area!
Five to two!
Seven goals, the second game of this World Cup to score seven goals, a feast for the eyes of fans.
The French team, which has won two consecutive victories, has basically locked a qualifying place.
In the following match, Ecuador won 2-1 against Honduras to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Group F, Argentina's opponent in this round is Yin Lang, can Messi score goals in a row?
The game was one-sided, Argentina launched a siege on the Yin Lang team, and the Yin Lang team relied on their tenacity to keep the goal intact.
Ninety minutes passed in the blink of an eye, and the score between the two sides was still 0-0.
It was at this time that the hero in the minds of Argentine fans appeared.
In the first minute of stoppage time, Lavezzi knocked back on the right, Messi dodged the defense sideways, and the left-footed curling ball from 22 meters in front of the goal was spun into the far corner!
Messi scored in two consecutive games, and Argentina also secured a place in advance.
In the other fixture, which was played a little later, Nigeria won 1-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina thanks to a controversial goal from Odemungi to earn their hopes of qualifying.
In Group G, can Germany win back-to-back games like Argentina and lock up the spot?
Germany won 4-0 in the first round against Portugal, who had Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, what people didn't expect was that Germany and Ghana were tied 2-2 in this round!
Is this considered an unpopularity?
Should be!
So, can Portugal keep their qualification hopes alive?
This game also broke out a big upset, Portugal drew with the United States team with a score of 2-2!
Germany and the United States occupy the top two of the group with four points, while Portugal is in third place with one point.
Group H.
Belgium, which got off to a good start, played against Russia, and after 90 minutes of fierce battle, Belgium beat Russia with Origi's goal and won consecutive victories.
In the ensuing game, South Korea lost to Algeria with a score of 2-4, one draw and one loss, and South Korea's situation is worrying!
After the second round of the game, the British Thames set the tone for this round of the game as "upset"!