Chapter 371 Unfavorable Situation
In the first match, the match between the Netherlands and the Chinese Hong Kong team was staged as scheduled.
The start time of the game is exactly 22 o'clock in the prime time of Huaxia. The pre-match statistics of the people watching the game once again refreshed the previous data. More than 400 million people in Huaxia alone are paying attention to the game.
The global audience is nearly 1 billion, and Asian fans have made the greatest contribution to this data.
In the court, it has now been clearly divided into two fan groups, with Huaxia Red on one side and Dutch Orange on the other!
The coaches of the two major fan groups before the game have started, and different ways of celebrating are constantly colliding.
The Dutch gave full play to their combat effectiveness. In the face of much more Chinese fans than them, they were not afraid and shouted in unison.
However, the Chinese fans are fighting with a neat song, but there is no special song, which seems to be a little lacking in momentum. Fortunately, there are many people. The fans of the two teams also meet their opponents, and no one takes advantage of them.
When the game starts, the players of the two teams are similar to the fans.
Today, both teams are very cautious. They did not launch a fierce attack or shrink defense as soon as they came up. They were all tentative attacks.
The Dutch team will always have more than four defensive players behind to prevent accidents.
The Huaxia Hong Kong team was not in a hurry, but Li Yu was fully monitored by the Netherlands. It was not specially assigned to keep an eye on Li Yu. Who was next to Li Yu, fought on the spot and did everything possible to stop Li Yu.
It doesn't give Li Yu any chance, and there is targeted defense everywhere. The Netherlands uses this defensive method to treat Li Yu's threat carefully.
This is not the first time that Li Yu has encountered this defensive method in the European field, but there is indeed a very important problem. Today, Li Yu's performance depends more on the whole. In the past, Manchester United can do this. I don't know if China and Hong Kong can achieve such an effect today.
I have to say that Erickson once again expected the enemy to take the lead, but the effect of temporarily grinding the gun will also be miraculous.
There is only one day left for the elderly in Sweden. Is the effect of one day okay?
In the first 20 minutes, the two teams played smoothly. The Netherlands, as all the media criticized before the game, offensive football can't find any sign in today's Dutch team, just to win the final result of the game.
The game made people drowsy. There were no bright spots at all. It was boring. The two teams spent more energy on the midfield competition.
In the competition of endurance and attention, let's see who makes mistakes that should not be made?
"I have to say that today's game is more like a situation in a big game like the World Cup. In the 16-to-8 game, it is actually very abnormal. There are a lot of goals. All teams are using goals to win the final qualification for the promotion. The Dutch team is not. Today, they started their consistent performance in the World Cup again. They are very calm. Don't be impatient, consume slowly with your opponent, and wait for your opponent to make mistakes!"
"Li Yu has been dragged down by the layers of defense of the Dutch team, and it is not easy to play. 1 pair of N Li Yu has this ability, but we can also expect Li Yu to have a good performance after passing N and facing N's defense! Today's game is a severe test for the whole Chinese Hong Kong team. Whether this whole can activate Li Yu is very important. Let's be more patient!"
The head coaches of both teams sat calmly in the coach's seat, watching the game and the performance of their players. Everything looked plain.
The winner can advance to the semi-finals, and both teams have adopted a conservative strategy. It is not surprising that the more the competition goes, the more wonderful the game is, more utilitarian, and the pursuit of the final result is inevitable.
Even many fans thought of the final intense penalty shootout.
Comparing the goalkeepers of the two teams, the Chinese fans found that in the ring of the goalkeeper, it seems that the gap between the goalkeeper Fan Junye and the Dutch goalkeeper Steckremberg is not small. The more it goes, the more unfavorable it is to the Chinese Hong Kong team. Anyway, when it comes to the final penalty shootout, the Chinese fans are uncertain.
The fans still have time to think nonsense. You can imagine what the scene of the game is like. The two teams are fighting fiercely. From time to time, players fall to the ground, but the threatening attacks of the two teams are only a few.
In the 36th minute, Sneder shot a long-range free kick, and Fan Junye got the ball steadily. A minute later, Li Yu was warned with a yellow card for kicking down Robben's foul when returning to defense.
Li Yu got a yellow card when she appeared on the camera, which made people very helpless and worried. The attack of the Huaxia Hong Kong team was completely restrained by the Dutch defensive strategy at the sharpest point of Li Yu.
The overall attack has no threat, and the scene is becoming more and more unfavorable. The Dutch gradually stabilized the situation. At least the Dutch have an offensive. The Chinese Hong Kong team wants to attack but can't find any way. It is not difficult to see that the Chinese Hong Kong team is passive as a whole.
Yes, there is indeed a certain gap in the ability of the players of the two teams. Not counting Li Yu, other players do not have an advantage over Dutch players.
The core of the tactics formulated by Van Malweck is consumption and the overall competition, which are the advantages of the Dutch team.
Erickson thought of this, but it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice. There are only a few people in the Chinese Hong Kong team. Those who have the ability to change the situation are the three players in the front court. Conca has no advantage in getting rid of it. Murich's speed and dexterity now seems to have not been played at all.
After thinking about it, only Li Yu is worth looking forward to, but Li Yu also faces the greatest pressure. No one knows whether she can play it or not.
Let's consume! The overall strength is not as good as that of others. You can only be led by the nose by the opponent and consumed by the opponent.
If it weren't for the game time, in China's prime time, there must be many fans who have the impulse to sleep. Those pseudo-fans, especially those girlfriends and wives who watched the last game, are wondering. Will there be so many people paying attention to such a game?
Yes, in recent days, China and China have been hotly discussing the current game. No matter how you imagine it, it really comes to the field, it is not what the fans imagined at all. It is hard and anxious, and there is no beauty that football should have!
It was not until the end of the first half that the fans found that the game was not slow, and the content was still there, but it was aimed at professional fans who knew football.
The consumption of the two teams is not small.
"For some fans, the first half is very long, but let's take a look at the content. The two teams are fierce and focused, and they don't give their opponents any good opportunities!"
"In fact, when it comes to the content, the simplest summary is to be careful. The two teams are too careful, but we also have to admit the fact that in terms of overall strength, the Dutch team still has some advantages. How to get it back? I think it's better to let the old man of Sweden think about how to be in Li Yu. Make some articles on it!"
"Whether the winner can be divided into a 90-minute game? Now it seems that the two teams are likely to have overtime or even the final penalty shootout!"
The golden partners saw the crisis from the game, but they didn't say it directly. They still gave some of their own opinions. Some words can be said, and some words are to be talked about by the fans!
Li Yu returned to the locker room and was surprisingly silent. She didn't play at all in the first half. The Dutch guard was too troublesome. Anyone who saw it had to stretch out a foot to block it. It gave Li Yu the feeling that he was competing with the whole Dutch team.
It's not that he doesn't want to break through, but that he doesn't have a chance at all. Around Li Yu, the Netherlands has quietly formed an isolation belt, starting with cutting off the contact, and then setting up layers of defense.
No matter how good a player is, he can't play any skills.
In the first half, Li Yu was very depressed and got a yellow card. He also expected that Erickson could give a solution. He could feel a crisis, which was unclear and felt very bad. If he couldn't deal with his opponent within 90 minutes, the next outcome should be eliminated.
Eriksson finally appeared in the locker room. The old Swedish man's face was also very solemn. The overall defense of the Chinese Hong Kong team was not bad, but in the attack, there was too little support for Li Yu. The previous game actually came like this, but today it doesn't work.
It can be seen that Konka and Muric are not in good condition. At this time, their physical and competitive state decline, which is normal, especially in the last game, they played so well, but today they can't find the state of the Chilean team.
This also has something to do with the nature of the two games. The last game was to attack and there was room to play.
What the Dutch team played in today's game is consumption and restrictions!
Regardless of the restrictions, it is more difficult for players to play.
What should I do? On the way here, Erikson has been thinking about this problem. Li Yu completely disappeared in the first half. The problem is more about the whole. Erickson really feels a little overstretched.
How to adjust?
Take the initiative to give up the midfield, let the Netherlands attack, and give Li Yu space and a chance for him to play. Can he complete the task?
After thinking about it, there are only military and dangerous moves to lead the Dutch team out and make them make mistakes in a hurry. This is a way to break the situation on the field.
Danger and opportunity go hand in hand!
Erickson finally made up his mind to make adjustments. In the second half, the Chinese Hong Kong team set up an iron barrel array to bring the Dutch out.
Reduce the defensive level of Li Yumian's team to a minimum.
"In the second half, we will shrink the defense and take the initiative to shrink our fists back!"
Eriksson, who had been silent for a long time, said a tactic that shocked Huaxia Hong Kong players.
"Give up the midfield, lead the Dutch team out, and create an opportunity for Li Yu to fight back!"
Now I understand Erickson's method. The old Swedish man put the treasure on Li Yu alone. There was only one attack point in the team. Muric was replaced by the midfield, and the attack became the most direct big foot pass. If there is, there is, and if not, he will be beaten and wait for the next opportunity.
Take the initiative to give up the balanced posture and create an opportunity for a person to attack.
Ericsson didn't say anything later, but the players also understood the coach's intention. Bet!
is gambling!
"We have come to a position that people can't imagine. If we can accept any result of the game, then we will go crazy!"
Erickson said another encouraging sentence. Although his voice was not exciting, it clearly reached the heart of every player.
Yes! What are you afraid of? When it comes to the top eight, who would have thought of such a result before the start of the game? Before coming, they knew that in the group of death, more people thought of proving themselves on the World Cup stage.
What about now? Let's bet!
Now that we have found a way and everyone has approved it, let's do it!
Under the leadership of Li Yu, all the players gathered together, "For victory!"
"I bet!"
The dressing room of the Dutch team is surprisingly calm, and the players have a good idea. Not surprisingly, the Dutch team will gradually take control in the second half. In such a game, the Dutch players have the confidence to qualify.
Van Malweck is also satisfied with the situation achieved by his countermeasures, which is very beneficial to the Dutch team.
However, he still put forward the requirements for Li Yu's defense. There should be no relaxation. Everyone should participate in the defense when they see Li Yu's dribble or have the possibility of receiving the ball.
Repeatedly emphasized Li Yu's threat. The Dutch player did not have any contempt or disdainful expression. This young man did it so that his opponent could not relax a little.
There is no more about the remaining problems. Continue to spend with your opponents!
But at the beginning of the second half, the situation suddenly changed. After the Dutch kick-off, the Huaxia Hong Kong team did not grab it, but chose to stand back!
What happened? Give up the midfield competition?
Eriksson's tactical arrangement during the World Cup has been passed down in China. What God is commanding the China Hong Kong team, the master of tactics!
He said everything. As soon as Van Malvike saw the position of the Chinese Hong Kong team, he actually understood most of the intentions of the Chinese Hong Kong team.
For the Dutch coach, this is also a gamble. The opponent's tricks have been used. Can the Dutch team take over?
Out of caution, Van Malbeek observed for another 5 minutes.
Huaxia Hong Kong retreated very well, and another attack point, Muric, was also replaced.
The intention to let the Netherlands attack is already obvious, and now the Dutch players are still hesitant.
Van Malvik decided to attack, because he believes in the overall strength of the Netherlands. Compared with 11 people, he thinks that the Dutch team is still a big winner.
Walking to the sidelines, Dutch coach Van Malvec began to wave his arms constantly!
"After the start of the second half of the game, it completely changed. In the first half, the two teams were evenly matched. Now Huaxia Hong Kong unexpectedly began to shrink. It is rare that they want a draw and want to play overtime?"
"Jianxiang, my idea is different from yours. There is also a tactical retreat. Li Yu was too limited in the first half. In fact, the firepower of the Huaxia Hong Kong team all comes from Li Yu. In order to liberate Li Yu, it is normal to pay some price, but the current price is all on the scene. Passive, let's see what surprise Li Yu can bring!"
"You're right, but will it be a little risky? The Dutch team's attack power is actually not weak. They didn't attack with all their strength before, but now they press the attack. Anyway, it's certain that the second half will no longer be dull!"
The Dutch team began to attack, especially Robben on the sidelines, who was very active. There seemed to be many offensive factors in the blood of the Dutch players. When they really focused on the attack, the Dutch team's offensive was extremely fierce.
To everyone's surprise, the Dutchman will not forget the attack.
The Netherlands changed the score on the court in the 53rd minute. Robben knocked back, Sneijder passed the ball diagonally from the right side to the penalty area. Oyer nodded in front of the ball and interfered. Fan Junye, the goalkeeper of the Chinese Hong Kong team, hit the defender and hit the defender's head and bounced into the gate, 1:0!
When there should be no mistakes, the Huaxia Hong Kong team made two major mistakes in a row.
The goal scored by the Dutchman was an own goal, which came entirely from a mistake between the Chinese goalkeeper and the defender.
The huge regret of the Chinese fans in the stands has even overwhelmed the voices of Dutch fans.
The goal came too suddenly and it was too shocking.
The Huaxia Hong Kong team, which has just begun to gamble in the second half, has to change its tactics.
The tactic of tempting the Dutch to attack is based on a draw. Who would have thought that the balanced situation would change so quickly?
Erickson gave a gesture, a gesture that Huaxia Hong Kong players are not unfamiliar with, long pass attack!
If Li Yu of the Huaxia Hong Kong team is a siege hammer, play high-altitude work!
"The Dutchman scored a goal, and the camera was aimed at Erickson. What does the old man in Sweden mean now?"
"Huaxia Hong Kong team needs to score goals now and needs Li Yu's goals. It seems that it's too early for Murich to be replaced!"
In such an unfavorable situation, there is another offensive point missing. How to attack?
Li Yu knows that he can't do it if he doesn't play with his life. Even if he is kicked down, he will rush forward. Li Yu can only attack at this moment and attack at all costs.
"Long pass, the offensive method of the Huaxia Hong Kong team is to jump directly over the midfield and hang directly on Li Yu's head!"
Is there any intention that is too obvious?
Everything is worried, but Li Yu has relied on Fan Bomel with her body and is ready to deal with the first long pass. Fan Bomel knew that Li Yu's body strength was very strong, and he did not choose to fight against the body. He wisely chose to interfere with Li Yu.
Interference actions of various methods.
When the opponent's movements were upgraded again, Li Yu could not sit back and wait for death. With an effort in his hand, he pushed Van Bomel away, and he directly turned around and accelerated to chase the ball.
Fan Bomel didn't expect Li Yu to have so much strength. This is impossible to fight. He joked and pushed him away. How powerful it is!
Li Yu can't pass at all. Even if the ball has passed, people can't pass.
With a foot hook, Li Yu supported his foot and scratched. For a moment, Li Yu's right leg knelt on the grass. Fan Bomer raised his hand to show that he had committed a foul. Unexpectedly, Li Yu immediately rushed out again, and the referee's whistle did not sound.