Chapter 101 The Fire of War

Group G of the World Cup started, but a dull game watered the hot hearts of the fans before the game. Portugal and Cote d'Ivoire finally ended at 0:0, which made the prospect of the death group more unpredictable.

Portugal, which was originally thought to be more advantageous, suffered a lot of setbacks on the African continent. The Idyva team had an advantage in the whole game. The players' personal ability, both physical fitness and personal skills, completely blew up a group of Portuguese stars, and the attack on both sides completely suppressed the Portuguese. .

However, unfortunately, the weakness of Idywa is also a common problem of African teams. Although the players' personal ability is outstanding, they are more eager to perform. They often fall into a single-player situation in the frontcourt attack, and the result can only be resolved by the Portuguese.

In the whole game, the Idyva offensive players showed their good skills that they could break through and surpass, but they lacked ideas and ways to tear open the opponent's defense line in the attack, and could not play effective tactical cooperation, so they only blossomed and failed to score goals. Although Drogba played an obvious role, he could not receive the transmission of his teammates in the penalty area and could not exert his maximum energy.

In contrast, Portugal's team and style of play are also not formed. When they attacked the opponent's front court, they still lacked pass and tactical cooperation. In the face of the fierce and well-judgment of the Idyva defender, the Portuguese could not find a good way to threaten the opponent's goal.

In a draw, the Idyvan should be satisfied, but one person seemed very disappointed. This person is Idymish coach Erikson.

Before the start of the match between Citia and Portugal, Eriksson compared this game to the "final" because Eriksson was blocked by Portugal in the 2004 European Cup and 2006 World Cup when he coached England and lost to his opponent twice in a row.

This time, Erickson fell in front of fate again. In the last-minute siege, Idyva unfortunately shook hands with Portugal 0:0. In this way, Erikson, the world-famous coach, has been tripped over the same stone for the third time.

Reviewing the record of the battle between Eriksson and the Portuguese team when he was in commanding the army, it can only be described as "embarrassment". In the 2004 European Cup, Portugal and England won 2:2 in 120 minutes. Unexpectedly, Beckham lost the first round of the penalty in the penalty shootout, and then Portuguese goalkeeper Ricado took off his gloves in the 7th round of the penalty shootout and saved Vasel's penalty, helping Portugal win 6:5.

In 2006, the British and Portuguese teams played against each other again in the World Cup. As a result, Rooney was sent off with a red card in the game, and the two sides drew within 120 minutes. In the penalty shootout, the "England nemesis" Ricado once again concocted the same and saved Lampard, Gerard and Carragher's penalty. England was in tears. "Two out of the palace" bitterly in the water.

This time, things have long been changed. The original Portuguese coach Scolari has long been changed to Queros, and the goalkeeper has also become Eduardo.

And Erikson is also leaving the English coach position. After a "visit" to Mexico, he joined the star-star-d African elephant Cote d'Ivoire team. The number one star in the account has changed from impulsive Rooney to violent aesthetic striker Drogba. Unexpectedly, Erikson's invincible fate of Portugal will continue.

To be honest, Cote d'Ivoire performed better than the strong team Portugal and had a great advantage in the whole game. At the last moment, under the leadership of Drogba, the African elephants once formed a siege, but their luck was too bad.

Another game of this group was played by the world champion Brazil against the new Asian North Korean team, which was also the first time the two sides met at the World Cup.

For this game, the North Korean team has been waiting for 44 years. In Middlesburg in 1966, North Korean player Park Doo-yi scored a goal to help the team defeat Italy to advance to the top 8, which is still in front of every North Korean player.

As a front-line player who also defeated the North Korean team, Zheng Dashi's sense of mission drove him to stand on the World Cup. Before the game, he also said in an interview that he would let the world know the real North Korea through the World Cup, and their goal of this game is to defeat Brazil.

Maybe it was infected by this great goal. When the two sides raised the national anthem before the game, the "People's Rooney" Zheng Dashi burst into tears when he sang the national anthem, and this scene was also caught by TV.

As the most "big world" player in the team, Zheng Dashi, who frequently broke the news before the game, was really stunned. Perhaps he has also become the fiercest person crying when raising the national flag in the 70-year history of the World Cup.

I don't know if the Brazilian defenders have seen an unprecedented scene in the history of the World Cup. For the Brazilian team, there is no opponent to fear in the World Cup, but now standing in front of them is a fighter who has ignited the whole small universe.

The half-time score was 0:0. Who would have thought that this would be the result after the first 45 minutes?

This is not the first time North Korea has participated in the World Cup, but their players cherish this opportunity to show themselves to the world. The actions of North Korean players on the field also show that they are willing to do their best for their bright red jerseys. Zheng Dashi's knees are still bleeding and running hard.

What the blood fought for was the surprise of the whole world. Time passed little by little in the persistence of the North Koreans, and Brazilian coach Dunga began to become impatient.

In the first 45 minutes, although the North Korean team was down, it was not completely suppressed, and several threatening shots were formed. It turned out that North Korea did not really lagging behind in the face of Brazil.

This can't help but remind people of the 2002 World Cup, when China played against Brazil. Milu's national team was one of the best in the history of the national football team, but in front of Brazil, they only supported for 16 minutes and were pierced by Carlos's free kick.

Of course, Brazil's attack power was difficult to match Dunga's team, but even so, North Korea's performance was enough to win respect.

But in the second half, the gap in strength finally emerged. McCon broke the deadlock in 55 minutes, and then Elano expanded the score in 73rd minute. North Korea won a goal at the last minute of the game by Zhi Yinnan. Despite losing the game, 44 years later, North Korea was in the world. The 45 minutes of the appearance on the cup still left a deep impression, and the mysterious master unveiled it, which really brought surprise to the world.

The match in Group H also started in an all-round way. Chile, who appeared first, convincingly defeated Honduras 1-0. After eight years, Belsa stood on the sidelines of the World Cup again.

In the 2002 South Korea-Japan World Cup South America qualifiers, Belsa led Argentina to qualify from the South American region with its head held high, and Argentina was also regarded as the most popular to win the World Cup.

However, in the World Cup, Belsa's Argentine team sank into a halberd. In the group stage, Argentina defeated Nigeria 1-0, lost to England 0-1 to Sweden, and finally failed to qualify from the group. For a while, Belsa also became a sinner in the eyes of Argentine fans.

In 2007, Belsa took over Chile. In the South American qualifiers of this World Cup, Chile beat Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay to qualify with the second place in South America. There is no doubt that Belsa played a decisive role in this.

Belsa's coaching style has always been holding high the banner of offensive football, and his style of playing is very good. He has coached Argentina for six years, and Argentina has played gorgeous football for six years, attracting the pursuit of countless fans.

When it came to the battlefield of South Africa, the Chilean team, led by Belsa, sent a gorgeous offensive football to fans all over the world, and Belsa finally proved himself at the World Cup.

The Chilean team played an impassioned pure attack in this game. Belsa's crazy offensive concept was continued here, and the ** era of Salas and Zamorano's double walls reappeared. Of course, now it has been replaced by a new generation of little kings Sanchez and Bossejour, especially Sanchez's right breakthrough. Once it breaks out, the left road of Honduras, which is enough to stir, is teetering.

Although the result of the game was only a small victory, Chile proved to the world through this game that they also have the ability to conquer the world.

followed by Spain and Switzerland. In terms of personnel strength and value, it is a completely unequal match, but football is not only a player, but also tactics. At the coach level, the match between Swiss coach Heathfeld and Spain's Bosk is also amazing, and the winner, This time it's Heathfield.

This is the first time Heathfield has led a team to coach the national team, and it is also the first time he has stood on the stage of the World Cup as a coach. At this moment, the magical Heathfield let the miracle continue.

During the coaching of the club, Heathfield led Dortmund to win the Champions League in 1997 and Bayern Munich to win the Champions League again in 2001. After the 2008 European Cup, Heathfield chose to coach the Swiss team and finally helped the Swiss team successfully qualify for the World Cup.

In the first match of the World Cup, Switzerland met the European runner-up Spain. In the end, the Swiss team defeated Spain on the African continent far away from Europe, and the heroes of the match were not only 11 Swiss fighters on the field, but also Heathfield off the field.

Heathfield's team was meticulously defended throughout the game, which made the Spanish team helpless. Whether it was penetration in the middle or side attack, the Spanish team could not break through the Swiss defense line.

Spain used its strong midfield ability to control the ball, but could not create a large number of absolute opportunities at a distance of 30 meters from the Swiss goal.

In terms of attack, Heathfield let his players avoid the Spanish midfield and attack Spain's goal in the most direct way. Finally, an accidental or inevitable long pass attack, tore open the central defender of Pike and Pujol, and finally broke through the gate of Casillas in a chaotic battle.

Heathfield's first World Cup performance staged the biggest surprise since this World Cup. The German iron coach added ** and magic to the dull World Cup.

It can be boldly expected that in the following games, Heathfield and his young and fearless Swiss team will bring greater magic to the fans.

Spain's premiere failed in the land of South Africa, and there were some inevitable elements in it. The most fatal thing about the loss was that Harvey was controlled by the Swiss.

In the Spanish national team, there is nothing clearer than who is the core of the national team. Although the Spanish team is full of stars and emphasizes the spirit of collectivism, when the ball appears, there is only one leader in the Spanish team, and this leader is Harvey.

Aragones build a team around Harvey. Once Harvey gets the ball, the opponent can only submit. Bosk came, but the idea of the national team's tactics with Harvey as the core has not changed, but in fact it has deepened. Now, Harvey's leadership position in the Spanish team is becoming more and more obvious.

If Harvey plays well, Spain can play well. That's why Bosco keeps emphasizing Harvey's importance in the team.

Bosc asked the team to unite around Harvey, and the players of the Spanish team were also willing to take Harvey as the core to help him, protect him, and enjoy his contribution.

But it's one thing to be willing. Can you do it? In this game, Busquets, as Harvey's "bodyguard", has not done enough to protect Harvey. Heathfield copied the tactics used in the final between Belgium and Spain in Europe 2008 in the game, front of his waist and stared at Harvey. Belgium only succeeded half at that time, because Harvey was surrounded by the protection of Senna and Alonso. This time without Senna, Busker obviously failed to complete the task well, and he was also responsible for the team's goals.

Due to Busquets' insufficient protection of Harvey, the latter was targeted by the Swiss team's tight defense. In this way, the Spanish team's midfield organization fell more on Alonso, which is also one of the reasons for the Spanish team's poor performance.

At the 2008 European Cup, Senna, Harvey and Alonso took good care of Spain's midfielders, but due to age injuries, Senna was replaced by Busquets, but Barcelona's youngster is inexperienced, which is also a major flaw in the Spanish team's lineup.

Busquets's debut in the World Cup ended in failure. His lack of decisiveness led to Spain's loss of the ball. He was not satisfactory in both defense and attack. Now, Spanish fans may begin to miss the iron waist Senna.