World Cup of Great Powers

Chapter 330 Eliminate One First

As the referee Zhong Zhe blew the whistle for the end of the game, the Wulihe Stadium suddenly fell into jubilation.

Chi Shangbin rushed into the field with his arms raised high, hugged and congratulated the players.

The substitutes were jumping for joy.

Veteran Ma Mingyu, who sat on the bench for 90 minutes, also took the hands of other players, excitedly "breaking through" the field.

The crackling sound of firecrackers sounded almost simultaneously in the streets and alleys outside the Wulihe Stadium—the carnival in Shencheng had begun.

Excited fans split into two teams.

The first team stayed in the stands and wanted to spend more time with the players and coaches;
The first team couldn't wait to leave the stadium, and met with relatives and friends who had been waiting outside the stadium for a long time, and quickly passed on the good news of winning.

A group of fans from the capital even rushed out of the gate, shouting in their mouths: "Nice B! The Chinese team is awesome! Coach Zeng is awesome!!!"

Outside the stadium, a group of fans wearing jerseys with the score of "2 to 0" beat drums and waved flags, and set off along the gate of Wulihe Stadium to Qingnian Street.

They proudly showed their sympathy to the surrounding crowd.

After seeing the score, pedestrians also showed joyful smiles on their faces.

When it was close to 10 o'clock, the main roads in Shencheng were crowded with people celebrating.

The car can only move slowly.

The colorful Li Hua spreads happiness in the air from time to time.

At this moment, the entire city of Shenyang was drunk.

"congratulations."

"Happy together."

Amidst the congratulations, Zeng Zheng stepped off the rostrum of the press conference.

Weave your way through the crowd, dodging the microphones extended by reporters.

The leader Han Tao slapped open the back door and escorted Zeng Zheng away from the press conference.

As soon as he entered the passage, Zeng Zheng's face changed instantly.

"Congratulations QTMD, what kind of congratulations to him?"

Zeng Zheng was very angry.

Judging from the score, the Chinese team did beat the opponent.

But the team's battle damage was far beyond his expectations.

8 yellow cards, 6 suspensions.

One serious injury, two minor injuries, plus six cramps.

This is far from Zeng Zheng's prediction of up to 4 suspensions and no injuries before the game.

After realizing that it was impractical to equalize the score, the Iranian team actually adopted the tactic of "death to pull back".

Frequent physical contact and mutual fire have greatly increased the number of yellow cards and injuries for the Chinese team.

Although the Iranian team is not having a good time.

But its three main players were replaced early in this "dirty exchange".

"How is Li Tie?"

After hearing Zeng Zheng's question, Han Tao did not answer immediately, and his eyes were a little dodged.

"I know it even if you don't tell me, isn't it broken?"

"Boss Zeng, you, you know?"

Han Tao also received the news when Zeng Zheng attended the press conference just now.

Li Tie has always shown himself as a "tough guy".

Han Tao couldn't accept the sudden fracture.

"That idiot is like that, he never learns to be smart."

Zeng Zheng cursed in a low voice as he walked.

"It's been kicked to that point. Even a fool can see that the Iranians are starting to hold back bad moves, and he is still rushing up."

"If he doesn't break a bone, who breaks a bone?"

After muttering, Zeng Zheng waved his hand, "Let him recuperate in the hospital, and don't even think about returning to the stadium until he fully recovers."

"Also, call Seville and repeat his situation in detail."

"By the way, don't forget to tell them that our medical conditions are also good, and there is no need to go to Spain to recuperate."

After finishing speaking, Zeng Zheng pushed open the door of the dressing room.

"Boss Zeng!"

"Boss Zeng."

"Coach Zeng."

Seeing that it was Zeng Zheng who came back, the team members subconsciously got up to greet him.

Seeing Li Jinyu and Li Weifeng's swollen knees, Zeng Zheng frowned, and immediately waved them to sit down.

"Okay, okay, neither of you is a fuel-efficient lamp. Both of you on the other side raised their feet, and you two are still going up like two fools? You won't judge the situation and hide back?"

"Hey, Boss Zeng, don't talk about it, it's all up to the point, whoever shrinks is the bastard!"

"Yes, Boss Zeng, he kicked me, so he shouldn't think about it. Just look at it, that guy must be more seriously injured than me!"

Seeing that the two proud disciples were also injured so badly, Zeng Zheng couldn't bear to investigate further.

"Okay, okay, pack your things quickly."

"If you want to go back to the club, hurry back to the hotel and rest."

"Especially if the next game is suspended, I won't call you, so don't take the initiative to call me."

"TMD, I really don't know whether you are playing football or risking your life"

The next day of the Sino-Iranian War.

When Zeng Zheng opened his eyes, he was still immersed in the carnival atmosphere of Wulihe's victory last night.

From Qingnian Street to the City Hall Square, the fans made noise almost all night.

After all the games in the first stage, the Chinese team has a record of 3 wins, 1 tie and 10 points, which is the first place in the group.

After returning to the hotel last night, the team disbanded immediately, and the players also returned to their hometowns to participate in the league.

Fortunately, the logistics work of Zhuxie is very good.

Players studying abroad only need to sleep in the hotel, and the next day there will be a special car to the airport in advance.

Zeng Zheng turned on the TV, and the news reports on every station were about last night's game.

In the top ten, only the Iranian team is the big rival.

After winning the opponent at home, Zeng Zheng and the Chinese team have successfully completed the first stage of the task.

Needless to say Zeng Zheng.

Even the media and hosts said that this victory is equivalent to getting half a ticket for next year's World Cup.

The media from all walks of life are full of pride, clamoring to go to Japan and South Korea next year to have a good time.

For the Chinese team, it doesn't matter what kind of bird they played in the final round of the first stage of the Top Ten.

Even if the Iranian team kicks Bahrain out at home, the Chinese team will temporarily lead.

Seven days later, the results of the last round of Group A came out.

Thailand lost 1-3 to Qatar at home, and Iran beat Bahrain 1-0 at home.

目前A组的积分情况是中国队3胜1平积10分排在榜首，伊朗队3胜1负积9分排在第二。

第三到第五分别是1胜2平1负积5分的卡塔尔，2胜2负积2分的巴林，以及1平3负积1分的泰国。

Judging from the current results, the Thai team has almost lost the chance to qualify for the World Cup.

This is also in line with the true strength of the Thai team.

You know, Thailand's historic entry into the top ten has already caused a sensation in its country.

If they lose in the next game, then even the theoretical possibility of qualifying from the group will no longer exist.

So will the team win?
Thai fans have no idea.

Because their opponent is the Chinese team!
".It is reported that the Chinese team has arrived at Don Mueang International Airport on the morning of September 9."

"...The head coach of the Chinese team once said in an interview with reporters that he would lead the team to strive for victory."

".At present, the only thing that is beneficial to the Thai team is that the Chinese team lacks most of the main players."

"The above is reported by "Bangkok Sports" for you."

This trip to Bangkok, Zeng Zheng made a major change to the team.

Even Ou Chuliang was left in the country.

The Thai team is weak, with only a draw in 4 games.

Such a weak team, of course, Zeng Zheng will not give full play to the main force.

As for bringing a substitute, will he stumble?
At present, there is no such wind in the country.

In the eyes of the public, even if it is the second team of the national team, it is not a problem to beat the Thai team.

On September 9, at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, the Chinese team played against the Thai team in the fifth match of Group A of the second stage of the World Cup qualifiers.

In this game, Zeng Zheng gave substitute goalkeeper Fu Bin a chance to start.

In addition, the starting lineup is almost all off the bench.

Xu Yunlong, Yang Pu, Du Wei, and Wu Chengying play as defenders; midfielders Zhao Junzhe, Zheng Zhi, Shen Si, and Ma Mingyu; forwards Su Maozhen and Zhang Yuxie.

After the opening, this "China Second Team" played very steadily.

Although the three on the back line are all "newcomers", they successfully used offside tactics twice in the first 2 minutes to defuse the home team's offense.

Facing the weakest team in the group, Thailand, the Chinese team did not play conservatively at all while maintaining a solid defense.

With Zheng Zhi's tyranny and Zhao Junzhe's delicateness, the team quickly turned away.

Taking advantage of the opportunity of counter-grabbing on the spot in the middle and front field, he launched several offensives in a row.

The right flank led by veteran Ma Mingyu has become the source of the Chinese team's offense.

In the 8th minute, after receiving a direct pass from Ma Mingyu, Zhang Yuxi used his personal skills to get rid of the bottom and returned the favor in time.

In front of the penalty area, Ma Mingyu shot angrily at the ball, but the ball was heroically blocked by the opponent's defender.

Subsequently, Ma Mingyu's corner kick fell right on top of Su Maozhen, who was unguarded.

It's a pity that the latter's header was not in the right place, and the ball unfortunately went above the crossbar!
In the 17th minute, Yang Pu made a breakthrough on the right again, winning another free kick for the team.

It's a pity that Zhao Jun's free kick was not of high quality and was pushed out of the baseline by the opponent's central defender.

After playing for 20 minutes, although the team has not scored a goal, the advantage on the field has become more and more obvious.

Don't look at Du Wei as a national youth player.

But under Zeng Zheng's suggestion, he gained nearly 10 kilograms.

As soon as he stopped in the restricted area, it was a towering moving castle.

Before the little guys of the Thai team came to remember to shuttle left and right, they bumped their heads against the wall and fainted for a long time.

In the first 30 minutes, Fu Bin, who finally got a chance to play, was stunned by any test.

In the 31st minute, the Thai team made a long pass from the backcourt. Xu Yunlong was careless for a while, and the opponent's striker snatched the ball from behind.

Fortunately, Du Wei got there in time and blocked the ball out of the post with her feet.

Five minutes later, facing a powerful long-range shot from the Thai team, Fu Bin hugged it firmly, and then lay down on the ground, showing his strong professionalism.

In the 29th minute, Zhao Junzhe received his first yellow card for a steal in the frontcourt.

"Xiao Zhao is playing cards again?"

"tsk tsk"

"This guy actively doesn't want to participate in the next game!"

In 4 minutes, veteran Ma Mingyu was suspected of diving on the edge of the opponent's penalty area and was also shown a yellow card.

It is different from Zhao Junzhe's depression.

After taking the card, Ma Mingyu seemed very open-minded.

With his current situation, the national team will not get a few cards.

At the end of the first half, the second national football team still took the initiative on the field.

It's a pity that the players' ability to dig opportunities is insufficient, and they often end up with long shots or long passes.

The goalkeeper of the Thai team received a high block and became the best and most outstanding player in the first half.

In the 40th minute, the winger of the Thai team made a breakthrough from the right for the first time, and shot vigorously after passing Yang Pu.

Thanks to Du Wei coming with a sliding shovel, Fu Bin was able to press the ball under him by removing most of the power from the ball with his body!
Seeing the opponent kick such a threatening shot, Jin Chi and the two were also a little dissatisfied.

We haven't scored a goal yet, why should we be scored by our opponent?
This can't be done!

Under the urging of Jin Chi and the other two, the team soon had a harvest.

In the 42nd minute, Ma Mingyu rubbed his right foot under the marking of the opponent's two defenders and sent an excellent overhead ball.

In the penalty area, Su Mao really understood, a wonderful diving header and scored the second goal of the top ten individual match.

Relying on the header of Jintou Laomao, the Chinese team entered the intermission with a 1-0 lead in the away game.

In the second half, the Thai team replaced the striker Kass, while Zeng Zheng remained unchanged.

After the game started, the team still took the initiative.

In the 47th minute, after Zhao Junzhe's free kick was blocked by the opponent, Ma Mingyu dropped the ball into the opponent's penalty area in time, breaking the opponent's offside trap.

Su Mao's header was really accurate, and Zhang Yuxie calmly volleyed from ten meters in front of the goal.

At such a close distance, the goalkeeper of the Thai team was beyond his reach, so he could only stand still and watch the ball enter the net.

2 is better than 0!

In the following time, due to the weather, some players' physical fitness declined slightly.

There were also several undue passing errors in Zhao Junzhe's midfield, and the Thai team began to gradually balance the situation.

In the 64th minute, the Thai winger once again broke through Yang Pu's defense on the right and made a cross from the bottom.

The ball passed in front of the Chinese team's goal, and Wu Chengying, who was rushed back from the other side, made a timely clearance.

One minute later, Zeng Zheng chose to make a substitution, replacing Zhao Junzhe, who was in poor form, with Li Xiaopeng.

After 4 minutes, the veteran Ma Mingyu also retreated from the line of fire and played for the first time since the top ten match in Neo.

Zeng Zheng's change immediately achieved the desired effect.

With the addition of a new force, the defense on the left and right sides of the midfield has been greatly enhanced.

Coupled with the retreat of Zhang Yuxie, it is difficult for the Thai team to break through even the first interception of the Chinese team.

In the 72nd minute, Du Wei, who performed extremely well in defense, once again saved the team.

Faced with the opponent's sudden cold arrow from outside the penalty area, Du Wei stepped forward again and blocked the ball from the post with his hip bones.

Seeing this, the long-range midfielder of the Thai team slapped their thighs again and again.

Why do my own shots always hit this person?
Since then, Zeng Zheng used Neo to replace the goal hero Su Maozhen.

Rather than strengthening the offense, it is better to let more substitute players "walk around" in the top ten games.

In the 81st minute, Shensi's free kick spun directly into the penalty area of ​​the Thai team. The Thai team jumped up in front of Zhang Yuxi desperately and hit the ball out of the baseline with his fist.

In the next 3 minutes, the Chinese team took four corner kicks in a row.

Every corner kick is extremely dangerous, and there is a posture of hanging directly into the goal.

Finally in the 84th minute, the Thai team's defense collapsed.

Zhang Yunao rushed forward and pushed the ball from the front point to the back point with the back of his head.

Wu Chengying at the back post kicked the ball into the goal of the Thai team without any defense.

3 is better than 0!

The Chinese team completely sealed the victory.

In the last minute of stoppage time, a player from the Thai team directly attacked the goal with a free kick from 1 meters away.

Fu Bin jumped up and blocked the ball from the post with his fingertips.

However, because the fluctuation of the ball was not obvious, the referee did not award a corner kick to the Thai team, but directly blew the whistle for the end of the game.

At the final whistle, all members of the coaching staff clapped hands and cheered the victory together with the Chinese fans who performed equally well in the stands.

On the contrary, the fans of the Thai team looked disappointed.

As early as when the Chinese team scored the second goal, many fans left the stadium with a sigh and left the stadium early.

This home defeat means that the Thai team has completely lost the competition for next year's World Cup finals.

The most interesting thing is that after the game, many Thai fans spread their resentment on the kid who put the Thai team in Group A!
(End of this chapter)