After Zhang Qinghuan roared on the court, Chen Xingyi suddenly moved forward, but he was also followed by Algerian defensive players. Seeing this, Zhang Qinghuan did not pass the football to him, but passed it into the space he pulled out.
Hulay crossed over and competed with Algeria center back Zakaria Mousavi for the ball.
Under Mousavi's close defense, he was completely unable to shoot. At the same time, he lost his balance during the confrontation and slipped to the ground.
However, the experience brought by playing in Europe allowed Hulay to reach for the football with his feet even when he fell to the ground, and grabbed the football back before Mousavi.
He was tenacious and did not give up the attack. Instead, he put his hands on the ground, turned his body on the grass in the penalty area, and swept the football up with his feet to another Algerian defensive player who came to clear the ball.
The football hit the opponent's calf and flew out of the baseline.
Even if you can't complete the shot, it's still good to get a corner kick!
“Hu Lai won a corner kick for the Chinese team!” He Feng in the commentary box said loudly amidst huge cheers.
At this game, nearly two-thirds of Atlanta's Mercedes Stadium were filled with Chinese fans, and the remaining one-third was made up of local American fans and Algerian fans.
In terms of momentum, Chinese fans completely have the upper hand.
Since the beginning of the game, there were no shouts from the Chinese fans. Coupled with the slogans and flags in Chinese characters that could be seen everywhere in the stands... it made people think that this was the home court of the Chinese team.
Before the game, some media said that Chinese people all over the United States had gathered in Atlanta. This was a bit exaggerated, but it fully demonstrated the enthusiasm of the Chinese and overseas Chinese.
This is the first time that the Chinese men's football team has appeared in the World Cup. It is not only a carnival for domestic fans in China, but also a grand festival for overseas Chinese scattered around the world.
So there are many people cheering for the Chinese team in the stands of the Mercedes Stadium, but they are not actually from China.
After the start, the performance of the Chinese team did not disappoint them.
Before the game, some people were worried that the players of the Chinese team would not be able to relax during the game due to nervousness.
But actually the performance of the Chinese team was pretty good.
At least I didn’t see any obvious stage fright.
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In front of the coaching bench on the sidelines, Shi Wuyin suddenly said to assistant coaches Li Zhifei and Hong Renjie: "I think we made a mistake!"
“What?” Li Zhifei asked.
“I couldn’t sleep yesterday, of course because I was nervous, but it could also be because I was excited! Nervousness is fear, and excitement is anticipation!”
After hearing this, Hong Renjie nodded slowly and thoughtfully.
Judging from the first ten minutes of the game, if you say that the Chinese team players are not nervous at all, of course not. But they are not too nervous to move their legs as they feared...
They played relatively normally.
Considering that this is the Chinese team's first World Cup game, it is already a remarkable performance to be able to play normally.
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"This was the Chinese team's first corner kick of the game, and it was taken by Zhang Qinghuan... He kicked the football directly to the forward point! Yao Huasheng didn't hit it, and the football was cleared with a header! Algeria took advantage of the situation and launched a counterattack...
be careful!"
“Jiang Wanqing! Jiang Wanqing appeared at the most critical place and destroyed the opponent’s counterattack in time!”
Jiang Wanqing, who kicked the football out of the sideline before the opponent's players and completed the clearance, did not make any special moves when he appeared on the broadcast screen. He didn't even clap his hands and yell twice. He just retreated and returned to himself.
on the position.
It is completely impossible to tell that this is the captain of the Shanhaimen Mariners, a veteran team that has won the Chinese Super League championship.
Although he once left the national team because of Shi Wuyuan's appointment, it has to be said that Jiang Wanqing, who has now returned to the national team, has performed very calmly and is worthy of trust.
At the ball just now, when the two central defenders of the Chinese team went up to prepare for the corner kick attack, he was dragged at the back to act as a temporary central defender.
And at the critical moment of Algeria's counterattack, he accurately judged the opponent's counterattack intention, started early, and finally got ahead of Algeria's right midfielder Sofian Hadgaoui and kicked the football out of the boundary.
Although it is just a rescue, there is no exciting technical component in it.
But the role of an excellent defensive player is reflected here. He appears in a key position at a critical moment and then makes a key defense, even if it is just a big-footed clearance, it is also a key defense.
Another defensive midfielder, Gao Ruimin, who went up to participate in the corner kick attack and then returned to defend, expressed his gratitude to Jiang Wanqing.
Jiang Wanqing had a calm expression and waved his hand.
The two of them are defensive midfielders, and they are originally one. After Gao Ruimin comes up, it is also his responsibility to guard the rear.
No need to be thanked.
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Although the Chinese team's performance in the opening 20 minutes was pretty good, their opponent Algeria also performed very calmly.
If the Chinese team’s opening performance does not look like it is the first time they have entered the World Cup, then the same goes for Algeria.
Nabil Oede, who wears the No. 10 jersey, is very active. He frequently raises his hands to ask for help and uses his excellent skills to threaten the Chinese team's goal.
Although the Chinese team has made defensive arrangements against him, Ode's personal ability is indeed very strong.
In Ligue 1, Odé is not considered a top forward, but he is enough to deal with the defenders of the Chinese team.
In the 21st minute, Algeria launched a quick attack in the frontcourt.
After Odeh got the ball in the left rib, he tried to break through the base. After deceiving the Chinese team's right back Bai Di to turn around and retreat, he then moved the football to the center and cut inside!
Wang Guangwei, who was waiting in the middle, quickly came up and stuck on his inside to prevent him from entering the penalty area.
At the same time, Gao Ruimin also came over to guard Wang Guangwei in front of and behind him.
They all focused their attention on Odé. Unexpectedly, the Ligue 1 forward suddenly knocked his heel while dribbling horizontally!
Just like that, the football was passed to another Algerian forward Abderauf Devno in the penalty area!
"Ode... pass the ball! Devno! Be careful!" He Feng exclaimed.
Because Wang Guangwei came up to guard against Erd, Devnuo, who crossed over to his side, was in an undefended situation!
Devnuo made a slight adjustment after receiving the ball, then took a shot!
At this critical opportunity, Bai Di, who had been knocked away by Erd before, had already come back from the side and blocked it with a flying shovel!
The football bounced off his foot!
But neither the fans of the Chinese team at the scene nor the Chinese spectators in front of the TV had time to breathe a sigh of relief for the Chinese team to escape the disaster, they saw the football bounce back to Ode's feet!
After passing the ball, Oede took advantage of the opportunity when the Chinese team’s defensive attention was taken away by his teammate Devno and went around into the penalty area.
The football intercepted by Bai Di bounced right in front of him!
Yao Huasheng wanted to post it too late...
Oede adjusted his pace to meet the rolling football and shot directly with his left foot!
A very comfortable kick, and the football flew from Wang Guangwei's side to the goal!
Although Lin Zhiyuan made a save, facing such a close shot, his movements were still a little slow by half a beat...
When he was in the air, the football had already flown into the goal behind him!
“Ah! Alas!!” He Feng and Yan Kang exclaimed in unison, and then sighed heavily at the same time.
Still lost the ball...
“The Chinese team’s defense has actually done very well. In fact, Bai Di was able to block Devno’s shot, which was unexpected. It’s just...” Yan Kang couldn’t go on.
He Feng continued: "It's just that Oder is too strong. His movement around the penalty area after knocking the ball with his heel is too bad... and the football happened to bounce right on his side, which made him very comfortable."
Take a shot and you don’t even need to adjust..."
Yan Kang had quickly adjusted his mood and then said: "But it doesn't matter. Apart from this conceded goal, the Chinese team performed very well. Don't be affected by this conceded goal. I believe that in the plan of Director Shi, it must be
The situation of losing the ball was taken into consideration...so don't panic and recover from the disappointment after losing the ball as soon as possible!"
When he finished talking, his voice was already very loud, as if he was shouting.
Because he knows the psychological impact that losing the ball will have on the players.
Performed normally before losing the ball, but once the ball was lost, he no longer knew how to play, made frequent mistakes, and became confused. If he could not control himself, it would be normal for him to lose another ball in a short period of time.
This is not a common problem in Chinese football, but a crisis that almost all teams around the world will encounter.
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“It’s okay, it’s okay!” Xie Lan saw the disappointed Chinese team players on the TV screen, clapped her hands and said loudly, as if she was on the coaching bench, comforting her players.
Li Qingqing couldn't help but glance at her after hearing this.
This aunt who was so nervous before the game that her body was shaking, now seems to believe that her comfort can really soothe the hearts of the Chinese team players...
Mother Hu Lai is such a kind person!
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“Damn!” Yan Yan and his friends cursed in disappointment in the KTV box.
Of course they know that given the strength of the Chinese team, conceding the ball is normal. But you know it.
When the goal was conceded, it was still difficult for them to accept it emotionally.
Before the game, everyone was somewhat lucky, hoping that the Chinese team could defeat Algeria, and maybe they could really qualify for the group stage.
But now that they have lost a goal, it means that it will be more difficult for the Chinese team to defeat Algeria than they expected.
After cursing "fuck", they continued to watch the game in the same position without any further discussion or words.
They are different from those who just use Chinese football to vent their anger. They will not wipe out all the efforts of the Chinese team just because of a conceding goal, and say nonsense such as "Why play after playing like this? Just disband."
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The Chinese team did experience a period of chaos and tension after conceding the ball. After all, no one wanted to concede the ball. After conceding the ball, the players will inevitably carry a heavy burden, which will increase their psychological burden and make them unable to unify their thoughts.
Confusion arises as a result.
During this period, the Chinese team seemed very impatient in its offense, choosing more through balls and trying to send the football behind the opponent's defense in one step. The result of being eager for success was that the success rate was greatly reduced.
The defense looked very awkward. The fans watching were very anxious, fearing that Algeria would score another goal in the attack.
Fortunately, after head coach Shi Wuyuan’s adjustments, they finally withstood Algeria’s continuous offensive.
And in the 30th minute, a counterattack threatened Algeria's goal.
At that time, when Chen Xingyi received a forward pass from Qu Lu on the wing, he slipped the football between the legs of the Algerian player who was guarding him, and at the same time turned around and ran forward. This caught the defensive player off guard.
It is a pity that Hulay pushed the ball high due to the interference of Mousavi's personal defense.
"What a pity!" He Feng sighed reflexively, and then said: "But under the close defense of Mousavi, who is 1.87 meters tall and weighs 87 kilograms, it is enough to show that he can still hit the ball.
Hulay's judgment of the football placement is so good. It's a pity that the power gap between him and Mousavi is still a bit obvious..."
“Yes, Hu Lai is not the kind of striker who confronts the opponent’s central defender head-on. He is better at finding opportunities to seize opportunities...” Yan Kang agreed, fearing that the fans in front of the TV would blame Hu Lai.
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"Why is that person so annoying!" Xie Lan pointed at Mousavi and said angrily. "He did nothing during the whole game and just followed my son!"
"The head coach of Algeria must have specially arranged Mousavi to defend Houlay before the game." Li Ziqiang explained to his sister-in-law. "As the Premier League golden boot last season, Houlay will definitely be the most defeated opponent in the World Cup."
Tough defense.”
Hu Lixin also nodded in agreement with Li Ziqiang's statement: "Well. Just like the Chinese team is obviously encircling and suppressing Oede, Algeria is also encircling and suppressing Houlay."
Xie Lan turned his head and glanced at the two men who were singing along, but said nothing.
"But it doesn't matter..." Li Qingqing said softly beside her, "Although Hu Lai is not the kind of forward who attacks head-on, he is the kind of forward who makes opponents dare not relax for a second. Not many defenders can attack him
You will never make a mistake under constant torture.”
After saying that, she smiled slightly and comforted Xie Lan when she looked at him.
The Algerian head coach happened to appear during the broadcast, a bald middle-aged man, Frenchman Jimmy Durand.
Although his team successfully defended the attack, he was still not very satisfied with the team's defensive performance and was waving his arms and yelling.
He was probably dissatisfied with his players' failure to prevent Chen Xingyi from turning around and breaking through, which was why Hu Lai got the chance to shoot.
