Chapter 176 Eastern European Iron Ride
Czech football has been a very important force in European football since the 1996 European Cup almost created a miracle.
With the help of a large group of excellent players such as Nedvid, Popowski, Smichel, Borg and Kohler, the Czech team has always been the most anticipated team in the European Cup. Because the Eastern European iron army is tenacious, and because the Czech attack is so sexy.
The glory of 1996 is still vivid. In 2000, it was unfortunately defeated by the death group in the confrontation with the Netherlands and France, but the Czech Republic still won the respect of the whole world.
In the 2004 European Cup, the Czech group stage 3:2 reversed the Netherlands, which was considered to be one of the most classic events in the history of the European Cup. They finally reached the top four, but were defeated by the mythical Greece with a corner kick at the last moment.
In the past three European Cups, the Czech Republic has contributed many wonderful events and classic shots to the fans. Their attacks have been talked about by people, and the talented Nedvid, Bobowski and Rosiki have supported the facade of Czech football.
However, in 2008, the former Czech team no longer exists. With Nedvid, Bobowski and other veterans who have already faded out of the national team, Rosiki has become the only offensive core of the team.
It can be said that it is an indisputable fact that the level of Czech football has declined in recent years. This situation is too cold for all those who love the Czech Republic, but they have exhausted their last effort to start their performance in this European Cup. I'm afraid that except for Czech domestic fans, very few people will support them to win the European Cup. The suspense is only when they will be eliminated.
35-year-old Galasek, 35-year-old Jan. Kohler, 31-year-old Jankulovski, 31-year-old Sienko and 30-year-old Uyfarusi.
The first match with the host Swiss team, Dangyang. Kohler faced the Swiss players at home again and again, the last monument of the post-72 generation of Czech football, escorting his comrades with his iron body and effectively left the ball on the front line again and again.
When he pulled down the opponent and headed the ball to Rosiki, who sent the ball into the host's gate with a strong shot, any loyal Czech fan had no choice but to admire it. MAN's supreme, that's all he had to do?
There are nobles and darlings in every field of the world, but don't forget that there are still some people who don't have the highest talent, the most precious resources, the most superior environment, the spotlight of Ronaldo, and the blood of the aristocratic salons. They only have It is the dream, belief and unyielding struggle that rely on these talents to move towards their own victory step by step.
Nedved can't become a SUPERSTAR. The aura of his generation of players will always be left to Ronaldo and Beckhams, but he can win the Serie A championship in Lazio with his diligence and defeat Zidane and Fergo in the semi-finals of the Champions League, but that is Because he is in Juventus.
What can you see when you arrive at the Czech national team?
In the field of European and world football, the sad giant of the Czech Republic has never been a star. They are just a sharp blade in the hands of the powerful to fight against their opponents.
2000 European Cup, Czech Republic vs. host Netherlands, Ronald. DePaul fell during the injury, and the world's golden whistle did not hesitate to take away the Czech 90 minutes of effort, even if Nedvid had kneeled down for him.
In the end, Nedvid had to leave his beloved national team with regret and handed over the Czech football flag to his descendants to continue their efforts.
This time, the Czech team still faced the host in the first game. Although the level of Swiss football is far from the Netherlands, some off-court factors can never be changed. Pollack's forehead is in the Swiss penalty area, and no one cares when he is kicked and bleeding. It is estimated that Pollack's nationality is Germany. The penalty kick is like this. For the Czechs, it is always cold and cruel.
In this European Cup, the Czech Republic's signing is actually very good. It has not fallen into the group of death as in 1996 and 2004, but it can't be said that it is their luck. More importantly, they are no longer the Czech Republic four years ago. If they are still as strong as four years ago, or Maybe they will still be "drawed" into the death group.
I'm afraid this European Cup is the last performance of the 72nd generation, Yang. Kohler has publicly stated before the game that he will withdraw from the national team after this European Cup, and the 72 golden generation will leave, but he believes that the soul of Czech football will not die. There will be better young players to continue to write the history of Czech football. There will be the Nth Nedvede, Popowski, Jankel, Ro Siki and Cech, they will bring the next classic to the fans who like Czech football. The next breakthrough, perseverance, perseverance, diligence and hard work will continue to sublimate in their blood, bringing a brilliant sky to Czech fans all over the world and those who are ordinary and diligent like them.
This is how the Czech Republic started their journey to the European Cup with the last tragedy and tenacity. The old coach Brückner, who led them, was definitely a tactical master, but without an attack genius, the Czech Republic can only make up for its shortcomings and achieve good results through tenacious defense.
The host of the first battle, Switzerland, the Czech attack is lackluster, and it is difficult to find a sexy shadow. In addition to solid defense and Cech's magical performance, there is also a trace of luck.
In that game, the Czech Republic put on a 451 formation, but except for striker Barrosh, the rest of the midfields were mainly defensive and supplemented by attack.
When the Swiss team launched an offensive with the benefits of the home court, the Czech team's nine players in the midfield and backcourt could only be completely compressed near the penalty area, without giving Swiss players the opportunity to show their skills and talent.
Although Switzerland fought crazily in the first half, the tenacious Czech Republic relied on crazy violent defense to contain the Swiss team's attack and used their tenacious will to deal with the host.
Due to the lack of the core of the attack organization, the Czech team lacks offensive means, and they can only rely on cranes and positioning balls to find opportunities. Left-back Jankulovski seems to have become the organizer of the team's offensive, but the whole Czech Republic can't find a suitable attack leader.
The wonderful attack is difficult to appear, and the Swiss team began to perform under the partial help of the referee. There were violent and malicious fouls on the court. Polak's eyebrows were cracked, Jankulovski's hands were trampled on, and Rosiki, Baroche, Plashir and others were fiercely put down again and again.
The sexy Czech offensive football in the impression is gone, replaced by the stubborn helplessness and tragedy.
The fighting spirit of the Czechs is commendable, but the Eastern European Iron Army, which no longer has a genius, undoubtedly disappointed many fans who like Czech football.
The once powerful Czech football war in history will gradually fade out of the historical stage, and the new Eastern European Iron Army has gradually lost its direction.
In the end, the Czechs only rely on the Yang who did not appear. Kohler made a header in front of the penalty area, and Rosicciki, the last genius of Czech football, made a long-range shot, bringing a victory to the Eastern European iron riders.
I have to admit that Czech football has fallen. In fact, after the independence of Czech and Slovakia on December 31, 1992, Czech football and Slovak football have embarked on an unrelevant road. In the following period, Czech football developed more smoothly. They inherited the fine tradition of the old Czechoslovak team. 1996 and 2004 European Cups were undoubtedly the most shining moments for the Czech team.
However, without Slovakia, Czech football will inevitably suffer a heavy hit. The most obvious is the brain drain. You can imagine that if there is Hamsik in this Czech team, maybe Rosicki will be much easier.
If the Czech team and Slovakia are still a team, it must be a strong team that can compare with traditional strong teams such as England, Italy, the Netherlands and Germany.
In the frontcourt, the "Czechoslovakia team" will be able to have the double-high combination of Vitke and Nechid. In the midfield, Hamsik does not have to feel lonely. Rosicki, Polak and Plashil can make this region extremely thick. In the backcourt, the Czechoslovak team can also have goalkeepers Cech, Mazurkh, Sivark, Hubushman and other stars.
Of course, all this is just a nostalgia for Eastern European football in the past. If so, the "Yugoslav team" will be stronger. It will be composed of the international players of Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Montenegro. Isn't it an all-star team?
But in fact, if there is still "Czechoslovakia" or "Yugoslav", there may not be stars such as Pandev, Dzeko and Pianic. As Boban said, in the past, Yugoslav football attaches great importance to players in the Belgrade region. Players from other cities have to make multiple efforts to get ahead, and they may not be looked up to them. Therefore, it is better to stay in memory of the glory of Eastern European football.
The first game is a good start. Today, the Czech Republic will face the first game defeat and the Belgian Red Devils, who have been forced to a dead end. This game will also be directly related to the qualifying situation of this group.
In the previous game, Turkey defeated the host Swiss team by 2:1. Switzerland's European Cup journey has come to an end, while the Turks of the Star and Moon Legion held their heads high to advance to the next round. The result of this game will be directly related to another qualifying place in Group A.
If the Czech team wins, Belgium will leave the European Cup. If Belgium wins, the last round will determine the fate of the two teams.