There is a belief called football

Chapter 192 What is a world-class team

After the start of the game against Uruguay, the pace was very fast. Although the opponent did not conduct systematic training before the game, the first-class strength still gave the Uruguay team a huge advantage on the court. Within 5 minutes after the start of the game, there was danger in front of the Chinese team.

Finally, Cavani of Uruguay shot a long shot over the crossbar from outside the penalty area, and the Chinese team made a penalty kick. Only then did the host have a free time to introduce the starting players of both sides.

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The commentators for this game were everyone’s old friends—Tao Wei and Shen Fangjian. The two were very rare in silence in the first few minutes after the opening, because the game on the field attracted all their attention. This kind of game does not need commentary. Everyone has already watched it with great interest.

"Finally, we have a free time. We ask Director Tao to quickly introduce Uruguay's starting lineup," Shen Fangjian said.

"Uruguay's 442 formation,
Goalkeeper: Muslera,

Defense from left to right: Caceres, Lugano, Godin, Maxi Pereira,
Midfielders: Stuani, Rios, Gargano, Diego Perez,
Forwards: Suarez, Cavani.

After the head coach "Tabarez" took office, Uruguay's unshakable 442",
"This lineup is definitely capable of entering the top 8 of the World Cup, or even more than that," Shen Fangjian said.

"Yes, this lineup is really strong," Tao Wei said.

"Today 'Fran' was on the bench",
"Yes, after last year's America's Cup, Fran is no longer the absolute main player in the national team",
"Time is not forgiving, so let me introduce the starting lineup of the national football team," Shen Fangjian said.

Shen Fangjian said it again, in fact, it was exactly the same as when he fought in Iraq.

"Director Tao thinks the Chinese team has a chance today",
"Hehe, it's difficult, but it's not completely impossible. After all, the Uruguayan players are still shopping this afternoon. It's still unknown how their physical fitness will be in the second half."
"Yes, at least in terms of preparations, the Chinese team is stronger than their opponents."

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Fifteen minutes into the game, Stan looked at the technical statistics and found that the Chinese team’s ball possession rate was only 15%. Of course, Stan predicted this before the game. The opponent’s three lines—the defense line is strong, the midfield line can be controlled, and there are two sharp knives in front. Facing such an opponent, Stan has a ball possession rate of 30%. Stan is completely acceptable.

Before the game, Stan thought that the opponent might relax a little bit, but in fact Stan was wrong. Uruguayan players taking selfies and shopping are one thing, but players of this level are very dedicated when they really stand on the court. On the other hand, professional players also understand that playing football in a relaxed state is more likely to get injured.

So Uruguay is really playing this game like the World Cup or the Copa America, so the pressure on the Chinese team can be imagined.

But Stan's devil training before the game also played a certain role. The two central defenders - Li Weifeng and Wei Xiao firmly occupied their positions. In this way, although the opponent formed an absolute advantage outside the penalty area, there were not many real good opportunities.

At this time, the ball went to Uruguay's left back - "Cáceres" who played for Juventus. He saw that the opponent's formation was flattened, so he broke through with the ball, and he was facing the right back "Qi Bing" of the Chinese team.

In Uruguay's 442, there is actually a very special person, that is Suarez, he will not stay with Cavani honestly, but often retreats, just like a midfielder, so Uruguay's formation can also be regarded as 4231.

Now that's it, Caceres looks up and there's only one spot in the box - Cavani, and Suarez is waiting outside the box to get the ball.

Be rational, Cáceres should give the ball to Suarez, this time his task is considered completed, just like when he was in Juventus, he gave the ball to Pirlo in this position, but facing the Chinese team today, Cáceres is full of confidence, he is going to cross to find Cavani, and at this time there are 3 people in the penalty area of ​​the Chinese team.

Cáceres didn't think much about it, and made a cross. Not only did the Chinese team expect it, but even the Uruguayan players didn't expect it. Suarez shook his head, expressing his dissatisfaction, and then immediately stepped forward, ready to miss.

Not to mention, the quality of Cáceres' cross is very good. Li Weifeng knew that he was useless when he saw the situation. He could only hope that Wei Xiao would fight for the top and he would protect the second spot.

Cavani, who looks like an "Inca warrior", needs to be tall and skilled on the court. Now he is worth more than 5000 million euros. He ran to the front point and jumped high. At the same time, Wei Xiao also jumped up. No matter what he said, Cavani could not let Cavani grab the header.

But Cavani still grabbed the ball before Wei Xiao. He fought hard, asked for a very tricky angle, and made a full save. It was still a lot worse and the goal was scored! !

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Facing the conceded goal, the Chinese team was a little angry. Conceding the goal is acceptable, but the opponent's attack is too simple, and the reason for its success is one word - "accurate".

The Chinese team was not depressed, because in the locker room before the game, Stan said that the game would be considered a success if it lost less than 3 games, because only losing 4 games against the 3th place in the World Cup means that our strength is not bad.

Although there is a little Q spirit, the gap in reality is real. There is only one person who does not think so, and that is Wei Xiao. He feels that the responsibility for the conceded goal lies with him, because he did not keep an eye on Cavani.

Captain Li Weifeng read Wei Xiao's frustrated expression and came over and said, "There are two more."

"What 2"?
"Stan said, conceding less than 3 is considered qualified, and we still have 2 goals."
Of course Wei Xiao didn't smile, Li Weifeng reached out to support Wei Xiao, and patted him, "You are great, you just jumped up and already reached Cavani's shoulders, if I jumped up, it would probably only reach Cavani's waist."

"Captain, I'm a professional player, you don't need to comfort me anymore",
Li Weifeng nodded, he knew Wei Xiao's character.

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Stan knew that there was no way to avoid the conceded goal just now. The so-called often standing by the river would not keep your shoes wet. If you lose control of the midfield and let people pass freely, then conceding the goal will happen sooner or later. Stan knows what to do, that is to regain the midfield. Of course, this is empty talk. The current strength of the Chinese team is impossible to do.

Then the only option left for Stan is to counterattack. When playing in the AFC Champions League, some weak teams do this. They leave one or two super fast players in front, while the others hide behind to defend. Whenever there is a chance, they will hit the front with a big kick and let the forwards fight, hoping for a miracle.

After the re-kick-off, Stan adjusted the formation of the Chinese team to 451, leaving only one Li Qiao in front, and the others concentrated on defense.

Stan called Zheng Zhi over and asked him to pass a message to the midfielders, and if he had a chance, he would pass forward with his feet and let Li Qiao chase after him.

Although Stan’s national team has not yet been reborn, there is one thing that has improved a lot, that is, the execution ability has become stronger. At least everyone in the current Chinese team is diligent and diligent, because Stan will expel him from the national team when he sees someone who does not work hard. He also held a press conference to solemnly expel him, which means that everyone knows about it. Therefore, it is impossible for Stan to have Chinese players who did not work hard in the Camacho era.

Now the 10 players of the Chinese team, except for Li Qiao, are piled up in their own half.

But if you think that a large number of people can defend Uruguay’s superstar, then you are wrong. The opponent is passing the ball non-stop in the midfield, and the number of passes has exceeded 20. The Chinese team is man-marking and nervous. The Chinese team knows what the opponent is going to do, but they don’t know what the opponent is going to do.

Wei Xiao immediately went up to Suarez, not allowing him to turn around, but Suarez didn't want to turn around, he just tapped his back heel when facing the pass, and passed it to Cavani who was on the side at high speed.

Wei Xiao didn't have time to reflect on Suarez's exquisite footwork. He, Li Weifeng, and all three of them knew that Cavani couldn't shoot.

Faced with people coming from three sides around him, Cavani did not raise his head, and pushed the far corner with his striker's instinct. He had trained thousands of times in the shooting action since he was a child. He knew that the ball should roll against the goal post.

After the shot, Cavani took one look and then ran off to celebrate, leaving only his flowing hair for the Chinese defenders.

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"One more goal, and now the Chinese team is 0-2 behind," Shen Fangjian said.

"Fortunately, this is not the World Cup," Tao Wei said.

"But if we enter the World Cup, then encountering a strong team like Uruguay is a high probability event."

"However, the two boys of the Chinese team who conceded the ball did not make any mistakes,"
"Yes, it is the absolute strength of the opponent. A really strong team is not afraid of intensive defense," Shen Fangjian said.

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Facing the second conceded goal, Stan was still very calm. There was nothing surprising about it. 0-2 is normal, and his backcourt is now at this level. He looked at Li Qiao who was doing nothing in front of him, and thought: "It depends on whether Joe can help the Chinese team score one."

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