In the end, the Chinese team defeated Australia 2:1. In the last period, with the crazy cheers of the Australian fans, they withstood the opponent's desperate counterattack and successfully advanced to the semi-finals of this Asian Cup.
Head coach Perrin was equally excited after the game: "Beating the host country in any game is the greatest victory. I have to thank every player. Everyone is a hero."
Although the Man of the Match was awarded to Wu Lei who scored the winning goal for the Chinese team, everyone is aware of Yi Zhe's contribution.
"Yi Zhe, do you feel regretful about not scoring the winning goal for the Chinese team based on today's performance?"
After the game, a reporter chased him and asked him this. Yi Zhe laughed directly: "To be able to ask such a question, I think you need to understand me before I come, next."
There was a burst of laughter, but some reporters began to look forward to the next semi-finals.
"Let's talk about the Japanese team, Yi Zhe. This may be our opponent in the semi-finals. You have played against several Japanese international players such as Hasebe Makoto, Kagawa Shinji, and Hobe Moe in the Bundesliga."
"Let's wait and see, maybe it won't necessarily be the Japanese team."
Yi Zhe didn't expect that the words he casually used to gag him actually came true. In fact, he was still looking forward to playing against the Japanese team. After all, Zheng Zhi specifically talked to him about the experience of missing out on the championship at home. It was no exaggeration.
To say that is simply bullying.
This time I can take advantage of the opportunity to bully him back!
But in the end, the result of another quarter-final match was really shocking. There were as many as ten players in Europe. The Japanese team, ranked first in Asia, played the United Arab Emirates 1:1 in 120 minutes and lost 4:5 in the penalty shootout.
The biggest surprise since the start of the game.
So the opponent of the Chinese team is the United Arab Emirates.
For this opponent, Yi Zhe got a reminder from the system that he needed to be wary of their midfield core Omar Abdulrahman.
"This is the core of the midfield of the UAE national team. He has a genius mind and acrobatic skills. He is nicknamed the 'Gulf Messi'. He once contributed a through pass that penetrated the entire field at the London Olympics and won the championship.
Manchester City’s favor…”
The profile given by the system looks like a figure, but there is no pressure on Yi Zhe. In terms of talented midfield players, can he still beat De Bruyne?
Facts have also proved that this is indeed the case. Although Omar has flowing curly hair and looks a bit like the famous Colombian "Golden Retriever Lion" Valderrama in the 1990s, in terms of strength...
The UAE was very low-key today, directly deploying a 5-3-2 formation to defend Yi Zhe, but the intensity of the Asian competition still puts no pressure on Yi Zhe.
In the 17th minute of the game, Yi Zhe opened the scoring for the Chinese team with a long shot from outside the penalty area.
"Yi Zhe! This is the natural result of the Chinese team's advantage since the beginning. This Chinese team is running fast, coupled with Yi Zhe, a top midfielder, everything will fall into place. Now we have one foot into the Australian Stadium in Sydney.
The final of this Asian Cup is waiting for the Chinese team there!"
It seemed that everything should be going smoothly, but something unexpected happened in the 60th minute of the game.
The United Arab Emirates launched a counterattack. Forward Mabukut broke through and entered the penalty area in a single move from the wing. The moment he started to shoot, he was blocked by Zheng Zhi. The two collided head-on. Zheng Zhi stepped on him, but he didn't.
He closed his legs and kicked the spikes firmly between his legs.
However, the referee decisively pointed to the twelve yards, which immediately triggered a roar of boos from the audience. All Chinese fans expressed that they were shocked and their eyes were dropped.
The referee was equally confident. Faced with Yi Zhe's complaint, he only gave one explanation: Zheng Zhi did it deliberately, while Mabukut's behavior was just an accident...
"Fuck!"
Yi Zhe just wanted to curse, but he didn't expect that the first person to be angered by this penalty was Perrin. It was also the first time that Yi Zhe saw the head coach so excited. He stood on the sidelines with his hands on his hips and protested directly to the court. The coaching staff collectively pulled him away.
Doesn't work.
"My players were defending normally and did not commit any fouls! But they were deliberately causing harm!"
The head coach has taken advantage of this, which is something Yi Zhe cannot dissuade, but he already has a bad feeling in his heart.
Sure enough, the Indian referee on duty walked directly to the sidelines, took out the red card directly to Perrin, and sent him to the stands.
"Perrin! This is not the behavior a head coach should have! Even if the score is equalized, as long as Yi Zhe is on the court, the Chinese team will not lack opportunities. Now in the finals, there will be constant troubles. The head coach of the Chinese team cannot sit on the coaching bench...
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This was already a foregone conclusion, but this time Wang Dalei was brave again. Facing Omar who was full of fake moves, he calmly targeted the opponent, flew sideways, and blocked the penalty kick in the same lower left corner.
"Big Thunder! Well done!"
Wang Dalei was obviously excited. He clenched his fists and roared loudly: "Zhe, don't worry and keep going! He's going to bully others, let him see the consequences of bullying us!"
The so-called wasting of opportunities must be punished, let alone facing such a Chinese team. No one's morale was affected. Even if there is no longer a head coach on the sidelines, it is enough to have Yi Zhe.
The players on the field all know how to kick the ball - run towards the goal, and Yi Zhe can always pass it! He didn't get the ball? Then pass the ball to him!
This is an unprecedented belief. There is no collapse as imagined, and the rhythm is still firmly at the feet of the Chinese team.
In the 85th minute, Yi Zhe made a wonderful pass in the frontcourt counterattack and Sun Ke reversed the offside and scored, completely sealing the victory for the Chinese team.
"Sun Ke! Haha! If there is any player who wants to thank Yi Zhe in particular, it must be him. Yi Zhe's passing made him shine in this Asian Cup! But it's not just him, all of us should thank Yi Zhe.
Zhe——I finally waited for a person to give the Chinese team a soul."
In the end, the Chinese team defeated the UAE with a score of 2:0, with the last game left.
The final, Sydney, is waiting for the Chinese team!
Perrin walked into the locker room after the game, said nothing, and bowed to all the players.
"It was my mistake today, gentlemen! But fortunately all of you worked hard and we avoided paying the price. Although I can't stand on the sidelines and fight with everyone in the finals, but... Yi, I can trust you, right?
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Perrin's attitude is not without reason, he said this even in front of the media cameras.
"When encountering the most critical moment on the court, even the best head coach can only leave the fate to the players. Fortunately, we still have Yi. I have no doubt that we will win."
But the reporters didn't dare to believe what Peilan said. No one doubted Yi Zhe's strength. On the contrary, precisely because of trust, all hopes were placed on Yi Zhe. Even the reporters felt cruel pressure.
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Especially the opponent in the final is the biggest enemy and bitter enemy of Chinese football.
