The Chinese Olympic team defeated Argentina 3:2 in the game. On another stadium, Belgium finally defeated Nigeria 2:1.
In this way, Belgium, which had two wins and one draw, accumulated seven points and topped the group, and qualifying was a foregone conclusion. Nigeria, which had one draw and two losses, ranked last with only one point and was eliminated.
The remaining qualifying spot will be decided between the Chinese team and the Argentine team. Because the Chinese Olympic team defeated Argentina, like its opponent, it had one win, one draw and one loss, and accumulated four points.
According to the rules of the Olympic football competition, in the group stage, if the points are tied, the total goal difference of the two teams with the same points will be compared first.
The Chinese Olympic team tied with Nigeria 2:2 in the first game, lost to Belgium 0:1 in the second game, and defeated Argentina 3:2 in the third game, with a total goal difference of zero.
The Argentine Olympic team drew with Belgium 1:1 in the first game, defeated Nigeria 1:0 in the second game, and lost to the Chinese team 2:3 in the third game. The total goal difference was also zero.
Compare the total goals scored if the total goal difference is the same.
The Chinese Olympic team scored five goals in total, while Argentina only scored four, and the total number of goals was one less. It was squeezed out by the Chinese team and could only be ranked third in the group and missed the knockout rounds.
The favorite to win the gold medal before the game, the Argentine Olympic team with Mellie Banega did not even qualify for the group stage and went home. This is really the biggest upset in the men's football project of this Olympic Games so far.
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One hour after the game, the mainstream media in Spain reported on the game.
"Marca" newspaper used a photo of the Argentine players collectively walking off the field with their heads down after the game as a picture for their online report. Messi was the most conspicuous position in the photo, and he still had the Chinese Olympic team goalkeeper's badge on his body.
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Title: “Argentina failed in the group stage, Mellie’s dream was shattered and died in the group!”
Content: "... After the results of the Olympic men's football group draw came out, almost everyone thought that Group B was the 'Group of Death' in this Olympics... The current results have confirmed everyone's original expectations for this group.
Judgment. It is indeed a 'death group', and even the 'dead' can no longer be 'dead'... The Argentine Olympic team, the favorite to win the gold before the game, only finished third in the group and missed the knockout rounds... They were in the last game
Before the group stage, the situation seemed to be very good, because their last opponent was the weakest Chinese team in the group... But the reality was completely opposite to what everyone expected. The Chinese team, which was not optimistic before the game, performed well in the game.
Even better, their top scorer Hulay scored a hat trick in the game...especially the last goal was so wonderful that our senior reporter Jose Fernandez declared it the most beautiful goal he had ever seen this year...
…”
Matt Dawn looked at this report on the "Marca" website on his mobile phone and was speechless for a long time.
Tony Clark shook his head next to him: "Look, Matt. That kid is famous. I bet if you post a photo of yourself wearing Hu's jersey on social media now, no idiot will ask you who that is.
.So now how do we compete with those big teams? The Madrid Kings will pay attention to Melli's game in Valencia, and they must have seen Hu's performance in this game... And Valencia, the venue is
It’s their home stadium, do you think their scouts won’t pay attention to it?”
Matt came back to his senses, thought for a while and said to Tony: "We still have a chance, Tony. Our advantage is that we no longer need to confirm or observe Hu's ability. We can make this decision now as long as
If you can convince the club's sports director, we can directly make an offer to Hu's club. And those European teams may still be considering whether to continue to observe Hu's performance..."
After listening to Matt’s words, Tony also felt that this idea was sound.
"You're right, Matt. Now the whole of Europe just knows about him. And we... no, it's you, and you are familiar with him. Matt, I need you to write me a detailed scouting report of him.
Report, and then I will go back to Naven tomorrow and use the report and the video highlights of this game you gave me to convince him. In any case, we have to sign him before those big teams react.
!" Tony Clark became more and more excited as he talked, and he took out his mobile phone to book a flight back to the UK tomorrow.
Matt frowned: "Tomorrow? God, Tony, it's already night now..."
“You have to believe in yourself, Matt. Haven’t you been studying him for a long time? Those things are just in your mind. All you need to do now is just copy out the things in your mind..."
“Can’t you just use the video of this game as evidence? Isn’t his hat trick in this game convincing enough?”
"We want to make sure nothing goes wrong, Matt. So I also need a detailed scouting report. Think about it, if you can give me the scouting report as soon as possible, our hope of signing him will increase by one point...
" Tony advised.
Matt sighed: "Well, it looks like I won't be able to sleep tonight..."
“It’s just one night without sleep. If we succeed, you can sleep as long as you want!” Tony patted his good friend on the shoulder.
“I will be even more unable to sleep, too excited to sleep.”
“Wouldn’t that be better? Hey!”
Matt laughed himself.
Yeah, wouldn’t that be better?
Just think how wonderful it would be if all three of his goals in this game were scored in a Leeds City shirt...
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When the bus of the Argentine players returned to the hotel where they were staying, there was no welcome ceremony, no applause or flowers. The scene was quiet, which made the sound of the shutters of the cameras in the hands of photographers stand out.
Every Argentine Olympic team player lowered his head when he got out of the car, without even looking at the cameras waiting for them. He quickened his pace and quickly rushed into the hotel lobby in the flash of lights.
Only Melly walked towards the group of reporters when he got out of the car.
"We lost the game. I'm sorry. I want to apologize to the fans across the country... We betrayed your trust." Although he is not the captain, everyone knows that he is the number one star of this team. Many people
It is precisely because of him that the Argentine Olympic team is regarded as the favorite to win the gold medal.
So after the failure, he must and should stand in front of the camera and say this.
“Melli, do you think the referee should give another corner kick at the last minute?” a reporter asked him.
Meli shook his head: "That's not important, the game is over."
When coach Rosas got out of the car, he saw the back of Melly Banega standing in front of a row of cameras with his hands behind his back for an interview, so he walked up, patted Melly on the shoulder, and told the reporters
Said: "Now let me accept your interview, my players need to rest, they are tired."
After speaking, he said to Merry: "Go back, Merry, you have tried your best, there is nothing to feel guilty about."
Merry said nothing and turned to leave.
Rosas withdrew his gaze from his back, then turned back to the reporters in front of him and said: "The main responsibility for the loss lies with me. As the head coach, we relied too much on Mellie Bane when attacking.
Plus, lack of other changes. Once Melly was restricted by the opponent, our offense fell into a quagmire... This is a problem in tactical design and the responsibility of the head coach. My players performed very well and were always laughed at by you.
Sweeney only made one mistake in this game. His performance in the second half was very good... I will submit my resignation to the Football Association after returning to China. I am sorry that I was unable to lead this team to fulfill the dreams of all Chinese people...
"
Merri walked into the hotel lobby and found his roommate Cantero waiting for him in front.
“Are you not going back to Argentina with us?” Cantero asked when he saw him coming up. He seemed to have a premonition.
Meili nodded: "The club's training for the new season has already started. Because I have missed most of the training for the Olympics, I am not qualified to take a vacation now." Fastest update PC::/
Even though the club told him very considerately that he could take a week off after playing in the Olympics, even though that would seriously affect the integration of Melly, who is the team's main player, and the team. This shows Melly's status in the club.
You must know that according to initial expectations, Melli may participate in the Olympic men's football finals.
If he really waits for the Olympics to be played, the new season will have already started in full swing. If he is given another week of rest, he will not be able to return to the club until after the national team match day in September.
Cantero knew why Melli was so determined. The game he just lost must have deeply stimulated him.
On the way back in the car, Cantero noticed that Melly, who was sitting next to him, had been clenching his fists and never let go.
Thinking of this, he sighed and advised his friend: "This is just an accident, Melly. Even if you lose this game, you are still the best genius in the world, and that person..."
Merry interrupted: "But he's not a lucky bastard."
Cantero closed his mouth and did not continue.
The two people walked into the elevator, both in silence.
Meli was thinking about the scene when the two sides shook hands before the game started.