Chapter 1909 Everything is possible in the World Cup
.??"The game is over! The game is over!"
Accompanied by the commentator's incredible exclamation, the Chinese team players in the hotel conference room behaved differently.
Some people were cheering, and some were still confused.
Luo Kai put his head in his hands, sat on his chair, and looked at the close-up shot of his friend Ricardo Barria crying on the projection screen.
In fact, even those who cheered for Norway never expected this ending before the game. The reason why they cheered for Norway was just because they admired and appreciated the tenacity shown by the Norwegian team in the game. It does not mean that they have always been
This result was expected from the beginning.
"Balia cried. He missed a chance to score a goal in this game. If the goal could be scored, Portugal would be able to equalize the score and greatly boost the team's morale. But he didn't score.
Nothing happened..."
During the broadcast, the Spanish commentator sounded a little sarcastic and teasing.
"Before this World Cup, Portugal, as one of the hosts, made bold statements that their goal was to win the World Cup. As a result, they were defeated by Norway, which was ranked 36th by FIFA in the first game. Now the Portuguese should not think about it.
World champions, they should first consider how to qualify from the group!"
The commentator on Spanish TV is still trying to make up for Portugal: "Norway is a fourth-tier team in this group, and their ranking is even one place lower than Costa Rica... Now Portugal has lost, which is simply unbelievable! Portugal is very
They obviously underestimated their opponent, and then they conceded the ball at the beginning, which completely messed up their position..."
This guest specifically compared Costa Rica with Norway, not because the two teams are exactly the same in FIFA rankings, but because Spain had just defeated Costa Rica 6:2 in the warm-up match before the World Cup.
Mentioning Costa Rica at this time simply kills two birds with one stone. On the one hand, it satirizes Portugal, and on the other hand, it highlights the power of Spain.
Jorge Dillon pressed the remote control and turned off the live broadcast, instead of letting the commentator continue to beat the losing Portugal.
As the live broadcast disappeared, the noisy conference room gradually became quiet.
Dillon was not in a hurry. After everyone fell silent, he said: "Norway's victory shows that anything is possible in the World Cup. So don't set limits for yourself in advance, thinking that this is impossible, and that is not possible."
Maybe. As long as we dare to think and fight, we can also beat another host in the game. Don't scare yourself with the performance of opponent players in the league or the Champions League. National team games and club games are completely different.
There is no reference value at all.”
As the first game of the World Cup approaches, the public opinion field is filled with various voices regarding this game.
Maybe except for Chinese fans, people from other countries around the world are more optimistic about Spain winning.
Even in China, many people believe that if the Chinese team can draw with the Spanish team in their first match, it will be considered a victory.
In the "roadmap for qualifying from the group" planned by Chinese fans and media for the Chinese team, the Chinese team drew with Spain in the first game and narrowly defeated Italy in the second game. This way, the Chinese team can accumulate four points. After the two group matches, the Chinese team also accumulated four points.
Points. Italy may score three points, or it may score two points.
In the final round of the group stage, Spain and Italy are locked in a slugfest. Regardless of the outcome, it will be beneficial to the Chinese team, which has already accumulated four points. As long as they do not lose to Nigeria, they will get a place in the group.
Drawing with Spain, in the eyes of many people, has become the highest goal of the Chinese team in this game.
But Dillon didn't think that simply. His goal was definitely not just a draw with Spain.
"Of course, this game will also sound a wake-up call to our opponents. They will definitely be alert and hope that they will underestimate their opponents in the game with us. It is unlikely... but we should not have pinned our hopes on winning.
When the opponent underestimates the enemy.
"You are stronger now than you were four years ago. You can no longer have the weak mentality you had before. You can't always hope to take advantage of your opponents' mistakes. If there are still people
If we are lucky, Norway's victory in this game will also block our final retreat.
.
"In your country, there is a saying that goes, 'The brave will win when we meet on a narrow road. We and the Spanish team are meeting on a narrow road. At this time, whoever is braver and who is less afraid of death will be able to survive until the end. And if in this kind of duel,
If you hesitate even a little bit, you will fall into the abyss.
"There are still four days left before our first game. During these four days, everyone must keep in mind the performance of the Norwegian team players in this game and follow their example to prepare us and
The game in Spain. That’s all I have to say, now go back and rest and prepare for tomorrow’s training.”
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Even after spending the night, the Spanish players still found it incredible when they talked about last night's game at breakfast.
"Who is there in Norway? The biggest star in their team is the midfielder John Sett of Ruerrhein, and the second biggest star is the center back Robestad who is currently playing for the Turin Bulls. Half of the lineup is there.
Playing in the domestic league, a team like this actually beat Portugal..."
"Dani scored 25 goals for Navigators last season, so why did he fail in the World Cup?"
"Barria can hit that ball high. It's more difficult not to score than to score it!"
Juan Ramirez interrupted the discussion of his teammates: "No need to make a fuss, this is the World Cup. Don't be superstitious about performance in the league, and don't use the club's experience to apply to the national team. Portugal gave us a suggestion
Wake up, never underestimate the Chinese team."
As soon as he finished speaking, the team's right midfielder, Martin Lozada, who plays for the Blue and White Munich, couldn't help shouting: "Juan, what you said is ridiculous! Who dares to underestimate the team with Hu
?!"
There was a burst of laughter in the restaurant.
In the whole world, except for the players of the Chinese team, it is probably the Spanish internationals who know better the power of Jule.
Except for the international players who play for Madrid Pirates, almost all of them are "victims".
Amid roars of laughter, national team assistant coach Alexis Moyano walked out of the restaurant. He looked at the door for a while, and then went straight to Juan Ramirez.
"Juan, Mr. Borja is looking for you."
As soon as this statement came out, the previously lively restaurant suddenly became quiet, and everyone turned their attention to Juan Ramirez.
In the quiet atmosphere, Ramirez calmly wiped his mouth with a napkin, then got up and followed Moyano.
After he walked out of the restaurant, the discussion started again:
"Why did the head coach look for Juan?"
"Why else? It should have something to do with whether he can play, right?"
"To be honest, I hope Juan can play, but judging from his recovery in training, I'm afraid it's not very optimistic to catch up with us and the Chinese team..."
Ion Martinez saw Joaquin Vela, who was sitting at the same table with him, frowning and remaining silent, so he touched him and asked, "Why this expression?"
"I'm thinking, if the captain can't play, how can we limit the Chinese team's offense?"
Ion patted him: "Don't think so much. Although without Juan, our defensive hardness will be reduced, but we will use other methods to make up for this problem. Just like we did in the game against Costa Rica."
"Ion, don't you believe those nonsense from the media?" Joaquin Vela lowered his voice, almost leaning on the table to speak. "Are the situations in Costa Rica and the Chinese team the same? Are there beauties in Costa Rica?"
"Well……"
"That's it, they both scored two goals against us. So please think about it, how will our defense perform when facing Hu?"
Ion was speechless. As Hulay's teammate in the club, he certainly knew how good Hulay was.
"The captain knows this very well, which is why he wants to be the first
Come back before the game."
Ion frowned and clicked his tongue: "Captain, if you want to catch up with the game against Hu... it's difficult!"
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The head coach of the Spanish national team, Kily Borja, looked at Juan Ramirez in front of him and said slowly: "The opinion given by the medical team is not to recommend that you play in the first game. Your knee
It still hurts a little..."
"It's just a little painful, Mr. Borja," Ramirez said eagerly, "When I exert force when I'm healthy, I occasionally experience some pain in my knees. That's a normal physiological reaction!"
"I can understand your feelings, Juan. But we should be cautious. The game with the Chinese team is only the first game of this World Cup. There will be two group matches next. If you are in this first game
The injury has worsened again, what should I do next?”
Borja advised.
"Taking a step back and saying that even if we fail to win the first game against the Chinese team, we still have two group matches left. By then you can return with a healthy body, which will obviously help the team more than
It's even bigger if you force your appearance in the first game. You are the captain and you have to consider the interests of the whole team."
Juan Ramirez's open mouth was blocked by the last words of coach Borja.
Yes, he is the captain and he cannot act willfully.
But he wanted to say to Borja:
Just because I am the captain, I want to play against Hulay.
Seemingly reading his mind, Borja continued: "I know what you are worried about, but you have to believe in your teammates, Juan. Give them confidence and cheer for them in the stands."
