Chapter 450 Cruyff's Turn in the World Cup Qualifiers
"CCTV, CCTV, this is the second leg of the 2018 Russia World Cup Asian qualifiers play-offs, the Chinese men's football team is playing against the Australian men's football team at home. We can see that the players of both teams are ready in the player tunnel!"The commentators for this game were Huang Jianxiang and Zhang Lu. After the introduction, the camera turned to the players of both teams standing in the aisle.
"Olé~Olé Olé Olé~~~"
The number of seats in the Bird's Nest Stadium was temporarily expanded to 10, and the atmosphere was very lively.
The cheers of the home team's fans are of great significance to the players. Even the calmest players would be frightened when faced with this situation.
Seeing the Chinese and Australian flags unfolded in front of him, Jiang Yuan took a deep breath, turned around and looked at Zeng Cheng who was standing behind him.
Admission has begun!
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"Okay, the game begins. Australia, as the kick-off party, immediately launched an attack on the Chinese team. Degenek's long pass accurately found Goodwin in front!"
"Well, in the first round, China and Australia tied at 3:3. This match is undoubtedly very crucial because it will directly determine who will get a ticket to the World Cup in Russia next year!"
"Yes, although this match is played at China's home ground, Australia is still widely favored. This is because China's top star Jiang Yuan has been troubled by injuries recently, and it is difficult for him to show the amazing positioning and pressure ability that he showed in the group stage!"
The two commentators made some simple analysis of both teams at the beginning of the game. The first position analyzed was of course Jiang Yuan's.
During the group stage of the top 12, Jiang Yuan was able to help the Chinese team play with the effect of players by constantly running back and forth and showing his excellent game awareness.
But that is no longer possible. Due to long-term problems with his leg muscles, it was difficult for Jiang Yuan to make such fast and continuous runs in the play-off stage. This was also the reason why the Chinese team had a hard time in the first round.
The director's camera was directed to Jiang Yuan. The Chinese team, which had just completed a steal, launched an attack. Feng Xiaoting's long pass accurately found Gao Lin in front, and Gao Lin passed the ball to Jiang Yuan in the first place.
The camera focuses on Jiang Yuan facing Cruze one-on-one on the wing!
Ride a bike and observe first, then go to the side road!
Cruze was very smart. He knew that it would be difficult to deal with the situation if he let Jiang Yuan go over, so he simply moved his center of gravity and put himself in front of Jiang Yuan.
!
Jiang Yuan had no time to change direction and knocked Cruze to the ground. The referee blew the whistle decisively!
"Depend on!"
Jiang Yuan was a little angry, but there was nothing he could do but give up his ball.
"An offensive foul by the Chinese team. Australia's defense was very smart!"
"Yes, that's right. Although Australia played 3223 today, we can see that they have a special defense on the right side."
"In the situation just now, Jiang Yuan could have gone to the middle, but Mu Yi's assisting defense forced Jiang Yuan to go to the sideline, and the consequence of going to the sideline was that he was fouled by Kruse."
"Australia, set piece..."
"Yurman goes straight to Biichi!"
"Biichi, stop the ball! Very steady, pass it to Goodwin who is coming over to receive it!"
Australia's counterattack from the set piece was very fast, and when Goodwin had the ball, many Chinese defensive players were not in position.
"I'll come, I'll come!"
Zhang Xizhe ran towards Goodwin.
Mourinho has specifically emphasized Goodwin's long-range shots, and Zhang Xizhe will never let Goodwin get a chance to shoot safely!
"Pay attention later!"
Jiang Yuan shouted towards the right, but before Deng Hanwen could react, Goodwin had already passed the ball.
The ball returned to Biic's feet.
This was a rare attacking opportunity. While Deng Hanwen was still in position, Biic suddenly accelerated into the penalty area.
The Chinese team is now under a lot of pressure on the back line. After observing for a while, Jiang Yuan took the initiative to come to the penalty area to provide reinforcements.
In Mourinho's tactical setting, Jiang Yuan didn't need to participate in defense, but there was really no way now. Jiang Yuan's sense as a striker made him feel that something was wrong.
Snapped!
Biic made a small inverted triangle pass directly into the penalty area, and Zhang Linpeng and Goodwin ran towards the direction of the ball at the same time.
Jiang Yuan knew that it was too late for him to go up now, so he did not run towards where the ball was, but instead kept his eyes on Matthew Leckie on the right.
Goodwin got the ball first, but he was quickly intercepted by Zhang Linpeng.
With no shooting angle at all, Goodwin looked back for his teammates.
Matthew Leckie was the first to see it.
Goodwin had no choice but to pass the ball directly!
coming!
Jiang Yuan, who was just taking a walk, suddenly accelerated and rushed out.
"Fuck!"
Matthew Leckie cursed loudly, but it was too late. Jiang Yuan rushed to the baseline with the ball on his toes, then turned around and kicked the ball hard before it went out of the baseline, successfully kicking the ball out of the sideline.
"Well, the Chinese team saved the day!"
"Jiang Yuan played a crucial role in this defense. He predicted Goodwin's possible passing route in advance."
"But Australia's counterattack from the set-piece was really good, while the Chinese team's handling of the situation was slightly worse."
Huang Jianxiang put it more tactfully. The Chinese team showed a very serious problem in today's game, which is that the defense was not positioned in time enough.
"You better keep an eye on him!"
Jiang Yuan shouted at Feng Xiaoting, "The No. 7 and No. 10 on the opposite side are both at the edge of the penalty area. Can't you just stick to them?"
"My mine!"
Feng Xiaoting raised his hand.
Mourinho was extremely anxious on the sidelines.
This was an obvious mistake. As the starting central defender of the Chinese team, Feng Xiaoting should not have performed like this.
Not only Feng Xiaoting, but Liao Lisheng, Zhang Linpeng, and Deng Hanwen all seemed to be a little distracted today.
It goes without saying that these players of the Chinese national football team are affected by the pressure.
There were 10 people on site and more than 1 million watching on TV. One in every 10 people in the country was watching the game.
Because this is a game that will determine the fate of Chinese football in the next four to five years!
Not to mention Feng Xiaoting, even Jiang Yuan was panicking!
Mourinho kept gasping for breath.
According to the situation in the group stage, Australia should not be able to beat the Chinese team, but the Australian players are obviously better at adjusting their mentality, which is why they can now control the situation.
"Focus! Kick bolder!"
Mourinho pointed to his temple and shouted at the players on the field, and Australia coach Postecoglu made a similar gesture.
"China!"
Boom!
"China!"
Bang bang bang!
The camera turns to the home team's stands.
All red, red national flag, red banners, red scarves, and of course red cheering uniforms.
The director accurately captured a middle-aged man with his upper body naked, with a few words written on his body in black pen.
【15 years of waiting】
The game continued and in the 18th minute, the ball possession rates of both teams were similar, with the Chinese national team only trailing by 4%.
In terms of offensive data, the Chinese national team had 2 fewer shots than Australia, but because Jiang Yuan had an incredible shooting accuracy, the total number of shots on target for the Chinese team was actually the same as that of Australia.
"Give it to me, give it to me! Just give it to me, don't hesitate!"
Jiang Yuan took the initiative to run to the middle, took the pass from Hao Junmin and strode forward.
Seeing Jiang Yuan fighting so hard on the field, it was impossible for Mourinho not to be nervous.
Because according to the report given by the national football team doctor, the condition of Jiang Yuan’s calf muscles is not optimistic!
"Jiang Yuan, you are advancing very quickly, Degenek! In the last game, Degenek tackled Jiang Yuan many times."
"Jiang Yuan! Don't be in a hurry, slow down, and pass the ball!"
"Beautiful! Eat Degenek alive quickly! Run up!"
Degenek's speed was not slow, but he lacked Jiang Yuan's starting momentum. Jiang Yuan rushed over and used his body to block the position and perfectly protected the ball. "Go, left!"
Gao Lin hurried to the left, Jiang Yuan passed the ball, and after completing the pass, Jiang Yuan was grabbed by Degenek.
The referee indicated that the Chinese team's attack was advantageous!
Degenek's kick was a bit disgusting, and Jiang Yuan felt very uncomfortable, but it was a pity that he couldn't get away.
"Gao Lin is on the wing, Risden is on single defense!"
"Risden's defense was very good. Gao Lin's attempts were unsuccessful!"
"Reverse triangle pass, Jiang Yuan!"
"Jiang Yuan passed the ball to Liao Lisheng in the back. There was nothing he could do. Degenek was staring at him the whole time. Jiang Yuan didn't even have a chance to kick his leg!"
The fans were a little anxious because Degenek had just committed another foul, but it was not very obvious and the referee did not make any comment.
After getting the ball, Liao Lisheng came to the same line as Jiang Yuan, and then made a cross run with Wu Lei!
Liao Lisheng passes the ball!
Gao Lin!
Snapped!
Gao Lin's shot hit Matthew Ryan's calf, and the ball came to Sainsbury's feet and was cleared away by the Australian central defender.
Depend on!
Jiang Yuan held his head with both hands.
Didn't this even get in?
Gao Lin was a little embarrassed and raised his hand to signal his opponent.
Jiang Yuan originally wanted to shout something, but was afraid that Gao Lin would be under too much pressure, so in the end he just clapped his hands and said nothing.
The Chinese team missed a great opportunity and the mood of the fans in the stands was a little bad, but with the mobilization of the organizers, the cheers at the scene immediately resumed.
In the 30th minute of the game, Jiang Yuan ran to the middle without the ball, but was stepped on the ankle by Degenek.
"Do I care about you?"
"Degenek, go to hell!"
“xuuuu——!!!”
"Rubbish! Degenek, rubbish!"
Beep beep beep! !
Just like in the first round, Jiang Yuan was fouled many times.
Fans have no choice but to endure the away game, but today is a home game and the fans will definitely not swallow this anger in vain.
"Degenek!"
"Stupid!"
"Degenek!"
"Stupid!"
The sound at the scene was so loud that the fans watching the game in the live broadcast room could hear it clearly.
The two commentators were a little embarrassed: "Uh... the fans at the scene seemed a little excited, but the coaching staff of the Chinese team was still relatively calm..."
The camera turned to the Chinese team's bench. Mourinho pointed his index finger at Degenek on the field with a fierce expression and his mouth moving constantly.
Well, even more fierce than the fans in the stands!
Degenek received a yellow card. Jiang Yuan got up from the ground and immediately stood at the position of the foul and looked towards the goal.
What a pity, this is not a good position for a direct shot!
"Brother Yuan, do you want it?"
Liao Lisheng ran over with the ball, Jiang Yuan put his hands in front of him, and then ran into the penalty area.
China's set-piece opportunity.
Leave it to Liao Lisheng!
Liao Lisheng carefully observed the goal, slowly backed away, and raised his right hand after the referee blew the whistle.
The Chinese players in the penalty area focused their attention.
Raising your right hand means heading the ball into the penalty area!
Snapped!
When the ball was given, Liao Lisheng did not choose Jiang Yuan, because Jiang Yuan's position always had the most defensive players.
Wu Lei, direct header!
This is a plane!
"Oh!"
An interesting scene appeared in the live broadcast room. The fans in the South Stand hugged their heads almost at the same time, with almost the same movements.
This was the Chinese team's fifth shot on goal so far.
such a pity!
"Return to defense!"
Jiang Yuan and Feng Xiaoting shouted at the same time, and the Chinese players began to retreat.
"If you have a chance, you have a chance, you can win!"
Although the ball did not go in, the Chinese team launched continuous attacks in the last few minutes, which made Jiang Yuan feel that the situation was much brighter.
There is still a great chance!
Mourinho kept observing the situation, while Brown was typing frantically on the notebook on his lap.
1. Keep the ball high
2. Other forwards’ shooting condition is average, so pass the ball to Jiang as much as possible.
3. Cross-running between forwards and forwards, and between forwards and midfielders.
4...
A lot of things were recorded, but many of them were relatively large adjustments that needed to be discussed together at halftime.
The first half of the game isn’t over yet!
In the 38th minute, Jiang Yuan controlled the ball in the middle, passed the ball to Gao Lin and then started to move to the left.
Jiang Yuan ran forward while making gestures to Liao Lisheng behind him. Seeing Jiang Yuan's gesture, Liao Lisheng immediately ran over and made a cross-running move with Jiang Yuan in the left center position, successfully helping Jiang Yuan get rid of the defensive player.
Got it!
Jiang Yuan suddenly raised his hands above his head, then pulled them back and quickly ran to the baseline!
It is not offside now, it depends on whether Gao Lin can seize this opportunity!
Snapped!
The high ball was given and a smile appeared on Jiang Yuan's face.
perfect!
Use your chest to unload the force and then hook the ball with your feet.
Perfect stop, Risden ran over and wanted to do a one-on-one defense, he was about to stick to Jiang Yuan's body.
"Jiang Yuan, there's someone behind us!"
"Jiang Yuan, wow!"
"There's someone behind you, be careful, come on, come on!"
"Jiang Yuan, come on!"
Jiang Yuan turned around, looked at the top of the arc, and swung his leg!
Risden was afraid that Jiang Yuan would make a reverse triangle pass, so he quickly raised his left leg. Unexpectedly, Jiang Yuan suddenly went to the baseline with a spike.
Cruyff turns around!
Run into the penalty area!
"here!"
Gao Lin and Deng Hanwen asked for the ball at the same time. Jiang Yuan saw Gao Lin in a good position, raised his leg and made a cross motion, but actually poked the ball into the goal with his toes.
"In!"
"The ball is in!"
"Jiang Yuan's shot!"
"China 1:0! This is Jiang Yuan's shot after a personal breakthrough on the left!"
"The goalkeeper didn't save the ball in time!"
"The Chinese team is leading!"
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(End of this chapter)
