Jiu'an Xuanwu Sports Center can accommodate 60,000 people, but at this moment, the atmosphere in the stadium does not look like it is full of 60,000 people.
Most Chinese fans were silent as players from both teams walked off the field.
Because I really don’t know what sound to make.
Booing?
No, although I am indeed dissatisfied with the performance of the Chinese team in the first half, it is still too callous to boo my own national team.
But if you want to cheer, you will definitely not be able to open your mouth.
Because the Chinese team's performance in the first half really didn't deserve the cheers.
Facing Burkina Faso, which was obviously weaker than them, the Chinese team failed to score a single goal.
Throughout the first half, Burkina Faso's goal was bombarded with 15 shots, but no goal was scored.
Even if Burkina Faso sets up a bus in its penalty area, in the eyes of Chinese fans, the Chinese team should not be unable to score a single goal.
You must know that this Burkina Faso is still a "remnant formation"!
Before the game, Chinese fans launched a "Thank you South Korea team" campaign on Weibo, thanking the South Korean team for ruining themselves and allowing the Chinese team to advance to the quarterfinals at the cost of being reviled for its sportsmanship by fans and media around the world.
The result came so quickly.
This "weakest fish belly among the top 16" turned out to be like a hard bone!
When I think about how many Korean fans are watching the Chinese team's jokes at this moment, the Chinese fans become angry.
Playing a "remnant formation" in Burkina Faso, the Chinese team bombarded for forty-five minutes but couldn't score a goal. So if the opponent had a full lineup, wouldn't the Chinese team still have to concede goals?
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During the intermission, the live broadcast in the front ended and the signal was switched back to the studio behind.
Guest commentator Shi Wuyin commented on the Chinese team’s performance in the first half:
"Qin Lin probably wanted to strengthen his control and take the initiative and rhythm of the game into his own hands, so he changed the game from 442 to 352 in the group stage. I think this idea is worthy of discussion..."
Shi Wuyin, who is no longer the head coach of the national team, was very polite when speaking as a commentator. He also used the word "discuss" instead of directly pointing out Qin Lin's mistakes in his formation.
"Facing Burkina Faso, who put a bus in front of their own goal, the Chinese team played too complicated. Although we had a significant advantage in possession time, these were ineffective possessions. Burkina Faso is
I hope to let the Chinese team control the ball and kill the time...
"In fact, facing Burkina Faso's intensive defense, our response is simply to find the high point of Zhou Zijing. But after switching to 352, the Chinese team's offense needs to be organized and promoted through Zhang Qinghuan, slowing down
The speed and rhythm. And...
"And Zhang Qinghuan's condition today is not very good. I don't know if his physical condition has not recovered yet. After playing three group matches, he felt unable to exert his strength in the game today..."
The host next to him interrupted and explained for Zhang Qinghuan: "After all, I missed most of the games and normal training for most of the season..."
Shi Wuyin nodded in agreement: "It should be for this reason. However, Zhang Qinghuan did perform well in the group stage, especially the match against Portugal. I think Qin Lin may have decided to start him for this reason and changed the formation
Changed to 352..."
The host asked again: "So, Coach Shi, what changes do you think the Chinese team should make during the halftime break?"
Shi Wuyin did not answer immediately, but seemed to think for a few seconds before answering:
"I personally think... Qin Lin should replace Zhang Qinghuan."
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"Qing Huan."
In the Chinese team's locker room, Qin Lin called Zhang Qinghuan's name and said:
"You should come down and rest first."
Zhang Qinghuan nodded silently and did not raise any objection. He just squeezed the towel in his hand to wipe the sweat tighter, as if he was trying to squeeze out the water from the dry towel.
Qin Lin did not continue to explain to Zhang Qinghuan why he had to replace him, and turned around to continue arranging tactics for the second half.
In addition to Zhang Qinghuan, starting center back Cai Shuyi was also replaced.
The two full-backs, Peng Weijun and Yuan Da, took the field.
The Chinese team returned to 442 from 352 when they started.
In fact, the problem is not just what Shi Wuyin said. Qin Lin discovered through the first half that although there were several days of targeted training before the game, the players of the Chinese team were obviously more accustomed to the 442 tactics - in recent days.
The training effect is definitely not as good as the tactics that everyone has become familiar with in the past year.
His pre-game arrangements were a complete failure.
It was obvious that his idea of controlling the game with 352 was wrong from the beginning.
However, he did not insist on sticking to 352 in order to maintain his authority. He made decisive adjustments during the halftime break and corrected his mistakes.
After adjusting the personnel and tactics, Qin Lin said again:
"We all made mistakes in this game. I didn't pay attention to this opponent tactically - I thought I did, but in fact I didn't."
Hearing what the head coach said, the Chinese team players in the locker room were very surprised. They all raised their heads and looked at Qin Lin.
"From the bottom of my heart, I may still feel that Burkina Faso is a good opponent. I thought that as long as we fielded our main lineup, we should win. But in fact, the opponent is stronger than we imagined.
"The first half of this game played like this. There is no excuse or reason. It is because we underestimated the enemy and did not take this opponent seriously!"
Qin Lin's statement is a bit strange. It is clear that for this game, the Chinese team began to prepare for this game after playing against Portugal. They also secretly trained 352 and behaved very cautiously.
But why do you still say it's because you underestimate the enemy?
What's even more strange is that the Chinese team players in the locker room also agreed with the head coach's words.
Because they know that Director Qin is right.
They really... underestimated the enemy.
After the match between England and Serbia, the Chinese players did not say anything, but in their hearts they were thinking about how to play against England.
As if the time between the two games had not been changed, they had already defeated Burkina Faso and advanced to the quarterfinals before the game between England and Serbia.
"I don't know if it's because we won all three games in the group stage, especially the last game against Portugal, which made everyone feel more confident. I don't know if it's because of the outsiders who 'walked to the top eight' and 'snatched the big prize'
Sound affects us invisibly..."
Qin Lin continued to talk.
"In short, we really played poorly in this game! But fortunately... we still have half a game to correct this mistake. I have made changes, and now I want to see your performance!"
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Although the first half of the game was intense and intense, Maxime Lenormand still appeared in front of everyone in a straight suit.
From his straight shirt and tie, there seemed to be no trace of the game.
The first half of the game was like an elegant concert for him.
But in fact, every Burkina Faso player sitting in the locker room was breathing heavily, and their jerseys and underwear were soaked with sweat.
As long as they think of some dangerous moments in the first half, their hearts will beat uncontrollably.
Their situation is definitely not as "good" as the current score shows.
Chinese fans may be dissatisfied with the Chinese team's performance in the first half, but only the Burkina Faso players know how many times they were close to "falling into the abyss" in the first half.
In comparison, their head coach is like a robot with no mood swings.
Throughout the first half, facing the siege of the Chinese team, Lenormand still sat in his position, looking like he was sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai.
Occasionally getting up is an act to appease the players.
It's almost impossible to see those intense body language on him.
In the three group stage games, whether he lost to the Netherlands or defeated South Korea, Lenormand was like this.
Even going further back, during the African qualifiers, the same was true.
Even when the team successfully qualified for the World Cup finals, his most intense celebration was just to wave his fist and hug the coaches around him.
"You did a great job in the first half. I'm proud of you, and I believe the whole of Africa will be proud of you."
Although he spoke words of encouragement to the players, Lenormand's tone remained calm.
The Burkina Faso players, who were used to Lenormand's tone, instantly had their nostrils dilated and their expressions became excited.
"But if our opponents think that our goal is just to draw them and drag the game into a penalty shootout, then they are wrong. The second half is the real battle, and everyone must be ready to sacrifice everything for Africa."
After speaking, he turned his attention to the two players who had just changed their jerseys.
"If possible, we should score the ball first as much as possible. Use the simplest and most direct way to attack their defense. We have an advantage in body and speed, so we should make good use of this advantage and magnify it. Don't fall into their football rhythm.
Here, charge up and overwhelm them."
The two Burkina Faso players who were about to play nodded: "Understood, sir."
Lenormand gestured to his players with his hook, asking them to get up from their seats, walk to the center of the locker room, and form a circle.
The players are inside, and the team's coaches and staff are outside.
The team's captain, forward Julian Salomon, who had just put on his jersey, pulled the captain's armband onto his arm and shouted loudly: "We have proven in the first half that we can stop their terrifying striker! The second half is about
It’s time for us to score against them! Come on guys! There’s still half a game left! Hang in there! For Burkina Faso!”
His teammates shouted after him: “For Burkina Faso!
