host must win

Chapter 730
At the beginning of the second half, neither side made substitutions and adjustments, but just changed sides to fight.

Some people thought that the development of the game would be similar to that of the first half. The Chinese team still set up the bus in front of the goal, while the Portuguese team walked back and forth outside, patiently looking for opportunities.

But after playing the game for a while in the second half, someone noticed that there was no change in the Chinese team, but the Portuguese team made adjustments.Their offense is more active than before, with fewer lateral and backward kicks, and a significant increase in forward passes and shots.

In the [-]th minute, Thiago Mendes took the ball straight from the frontcourt. After receiving the ball, Figo passed the Chinese team's defender and broke into the penalty area. He shot a low shot and was thrown out by Li Leilei.

In 5 minutes, Ronaldo, Pauletta, and Figo played a wonderful wall-slamming cooperation at the front of the penalty area of ​​the Chinese team, which attracted all the defensive attention of the Chinese team, but suddenly picked up the football and passed it to the back point of the penalty area.

Maniche plugged in at high speed from outside the penalty area, and volleyed from a small angle after stopping the ball.Li Leilei didn't touch the football, and the football finally brushed the far post and rolled out of the baseline!

"Maniche! It's dangerous!" Huang Jianqiang exclaimed.

The hearts of many fans of the Chinese team in front of the TV almost jumped out.After the start of the second half, the Portuguese team's offensive became more and more violent. They watched them frightened, for fear that the Portuguese team's next attack would score a goal.

"The Portuguese team's offensive in the second half has obviously strengthened. The Chinese team must be very careful not to give them too many opportunities like this. I even think that they can't just play the bus blindly. If they are so passive, they will lose their defense sooner or later..." He Wei was acting as a substitute The Chinese team made plans.

What he said makes sense, such a passive defense does have great risks.It is impossible to win only by defending. If he continues to play like this, he is worried that he will collapse at the last moment. If he loses the ball at that time, it will really be powerless for the Chinese team.

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Alihan also saw the problem, so he made corresponding adjustments, and the offensive trend of the two flanks strengthened.

No.601 minutes, the Chinese team played a quick counterattack.Dong Fangzhuo made a decisive cross after forcing a breakthrough from the wing.The football flew to the goal against the turf.Gao Lin ran diagonally and took away the defensive attention of the Portuguese defense, creating a big gap in the middle!

Han Peng decisively inserted into the gap to respond to Dong Fangzhuo's pass.

"Han Peng! He is in an unmarked position!" Huang Qiang shouted excitedly.

The cheers from the stands at Iduna Park also exploded like thunder.Everyone was waiting for the goal to be born, and the Portuguese fans were so frightened that their faces were deformed...

But the goal didn't happen.Han Peng raised his foot to push the football into the goal, but he misjudged the trajectory of the football. He swung his foot forward and missed the kick, but the football passed between his legs...

"Ah!!!" Huang Jianqiang put his head in his hands.

"This ball... eh? What's going on?" He Wei was also confused, isn't this a sure shot?
Han Peng himself was very surprised. Looking back at the football, he was powerless to chase after him.

He Wei, who saw clearly, let out a long sigh: "Han Peng..."

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However, although the goal was not scored, it still scared the Portuguese fans.At least this shows that while the Portuguese team bombarded the Chinese team's half court, the Chinese team is actually capable of threatening the Portuguese team's goal with a counterattack.

This is terrible!

This time, it was Han Peng who met in the middle. If Yin Jun was replaced next time, who can guarantee that they will not lose the ball?
So even if the Chinese team did not score, Scolari was still furious on the sidelines about the problems exposed in this defense.

It's just that his rage doesn't change anything.The counterattack of the Chinese team is very simple, that is, a long pass to Gao Lin. As long as Gao Lin can get the ball, Dong Fangzhuo and Han Peng will run forward desperately.

Han Peng may be criticized for missing the ball, but there is nothing wrong with his attitude.

Like Dong Fangzhuo and Gao Lin, the tireless running and active forward response are all factors that make the Chinese team's counterattack threatening.So just like Dong Fangzhuo and Gao Lin in the first half, the teammates didn't trust Han Peng because he didn't score this time, and they didn't pass the football to him.

For example, not long after that, the Chinese team counterattacked again.

After Gao Lin got the ball at the front, facing Meila's personal defense to protect the football, he turned around and passed the ball with great difficulty, and passed the football to Han Peng who was going forward. The Chinese team fought back again. .

Although this counterattack did not threaten the Portuguese team's goal in the end, it fully shows that as long as the Portuguese team continues to put pressure on the Chinese team's defense, the Chinese team will also have a chance to counterattack.This time did not threaten the goal of the Portuguese team, it does not mean that it will not be threatened next time.

I often walk by the river, how can I not get my shoes wet?Maybe it will be a final decision next time?
After all, if the Portuguese team continues to attack like this, there will be more and more loopholes in their defense, and it will depend on who will collapse first.

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The Portuguese reporters in the media seats watching this scene were silent.They never expected that the game would develop into such a situation. The Chinese team would lose both sides to the Portuguese team, but the Portuguese team cannot be dragged into such a quagmire. The uncertainty is too great!

What Portugal pursues is to control the game steadily, and then kill the Chinese team cleanly, so as to advance to the semi-finals!
In the eyes of Portuguese reporters, the Chinese team's desperate style of play is simply playing hooligans, despicable and shameless.

This time it was the Chinese reporter's turn to laugh happily.

Before the game, the Portuguese team seemed to be very sure. They were no longer considering the Chinese team, but the match against the German team after entering the semi-finals. This made the Chinese reporters very aggrieved.So being able to see the Portuguese team will also feel embarrassed, they are very happy.

Aren't you guys awesome?How come it is only 0:0 with the Chinese team until now?
The game has reached No.70 minutes of the game, and there are 10 minutes left before the end of the game, and the score is still 0:0.Many Chinese reporters feel that based on everyone's comparison and understanding of the strengths of the two teams, if this result is maintained until the end of the regular time, it will be very beneficial to the Chinese team.

To be able to draw with the Portuguese team in nine 10 minutes is a great victory.

As long as the game is dragged into overtime, or even a penalty shootout, it will definitely be a major blow to Portugal. Maybe the opportunity for the Chinese team will come?
So the lads of the national team must withstand the next crazy attack of the Portuguese team...

(End of this chapter)