The Dutch team scored two goals in a row to lead the score, making the Dutch fans ecstatic.
It also changed the atmosphere on the field.
The thought came to countless reporters’ minds: The Curse of the Defending Champion!
Yes, this is the curse of the defending champion!
Otherwise, how could Robben and Van Persie achieve such amazing goals?
Especially Van Persie, if you give him a hundred such opportunities, he might not be able to score a single goal.
But today he got in!
This thought began to spread in the hearts of Spanish fans and players, and their faces began to change.
Li Chuanqi's eyes were bright. Van Persie's goal did not frighten him, but instead inspired his fighting spirit.
This is what you should do when you are a forward, and you should perform wonderful goals in big games. This world is indeed not lonely!
Del Bosque could no longer sit comfortably on the bench, so he came to the command area to boost morale.
Van Gaal was beating his chest excitedly, his eyes bright and scary.
After the game restarted, Spain accelerated its attacking pace. The Dutch players defended Li Chuanqi even more tightly, giving him no chance to break through with the ball.
Once he got the ball and was about to break through, the Dutch players knocked him down directly.
If one person can't bring him down, then the second person will come. If the second person can't do it, then the third person will come!
Like a strong net, Li Chuanqi was firmly trapped.
However, the Dutch team also paid a heavy price and received three yellow cards.
In this case, Spain shifted its offensive focus to other players.
In the 37th minute of the first half, under Iniesta's planning, the Spanish team penetrated the Dutch defense from the left. Alba made a pass from the bottom and Dutch center back De Vrij pushed the football out of the penalty area!
Harvey outside the penalty area shot directly from a long distance, and the football was higher than the goal!
Four minutes later, Spain made a comeback. Xavi made a direct pass. Li Chuanqi directly transferred the football to Costa's feet. Costa dodged the defense and shot a long shot from outside the penalty area!
The football missed the goal!
In the 43rd minute of the first half, Robben stole the ball from Xavi's feet and quickly advanced with the ball at high speed.
The Dutch winger used his speed to break through Pique's defense. Ramos had no choice but to bring down Robben.
Ramos paid the price with a yellow card.
The Spanish national television commentator said helplessly: "Xavi is no longer the Xavi four years ago. How could Robben steal from his feet four years ago?"
Raul nodded and said: "Ramos's yellow card is worth it. Xavi's reaction really cannot be compared with four years ago..."
In the remaining minutes, neither side achieved anything, and the referee blew the whistle to end the first half.
Is the first half over? So quickly?
The Dutch fans shrugged, the good times indeed flew by quickly.
Li Chuanqi took off his fans and walked towards the locker room, thinking about how to solve the current predicament.
His sister shouted at him: "Brother, score two more goals!"
Blanca Padilla also shouted to him: "Come on, dear!"
Li Chuanqi raised his head and smiled at them, raising his fist.
The photographer of World Sports News immediately took a photo. Damn it, you can still laugh in this situation. If you lose the game, see how I will make you go to hell!
The commentator of Spanish National TV said: "Lee's goal proved himself and made the game develop in Spain's favor. But then the situation suddenly changed and the Netherlands scored two goals in a row to overtake the score.
In the following time, Spain launched many attacks, but all failed again and again...
Raul, how do you think Spain should solve its offensive problem?"
If the score is behind, of course we must first solve the offensive problem.
Raul thought for a while and said: "I think when Lee is frozen by the opponent, Spain should adjust its offensive focus to give other players more opportunities."
The commentator frowned and said: "Spain played like you did in the first and second half..."
Raul's face turned red: "There is no problem with this tactical adjustment. The problem is that their ability to seize opportunities is just a little bit behind..."
Yeah?
It should be.
Iniesta and Costa had more shooting opportunities and times than Li Chuanqi, but they did not score a goal.
The commentator nodded and said: "I agree with your point of view, so how can we improve our ability to seize opportunities?"
Nima, how should I say this?
Raul thought for a while and said: "The main thing is mentality. The Spanish team needs to adjust its mentality..."
Well, even if the mentality is not good, if the mentality is good, Xavi will not fire anti-aircraft cannons, Iniesta will wear shooting boots, and Costa will have scored his first World Cup goal!
Raul nodded and said: "As long as they adjust their mentality, they can equalize the score until they overtake the score!"
I don’t know why, but the commentator seemed to be deliberately going against Raul. He said: "I think the key point is Li. He is the one in Spain who has the best ability to seize opportunities.
There was only one shooting opportunity in the first half, and he scored a goal. As long as he can get out of the predicament, Spain will have hope of winning."
Raul glanced at him: "There is indeed no problem with what you said. The problem is how does Li get out of the predicament?"
The commentator was silent.
Yes, how to get out of trouble?
There are countless Dutch players around you, and you have very few chances to get the ball. How can you complete the shot if you can't even get the ball?
The goal in the first half was a chance he got through a steal. If Costa didn't pass the ball to him, he wouldn't even have a chance to shoot in the first half.
This question has shrouded the hearts of all Spanish fans and Vicente del Bosque, casting a shadow over them.
Li Chuanqi is also thinking about this issue.
The commentator on Dutch national TV said excitedly: "The first half is over! With Robben's free kick and Van Persie's magic touch, the Netherlands overtook the score and temporarily led 2-1!
Mr. Gullit, how do you think the Dutch team should play in the second half?"
How to kick?
Damn, you should ask Van Gaal...
Gullit complained in his mind and said calmly: "First of all, we must freeze Li like he did in the first half!
Secondly... we can't give him a chance to shoot. He only had one shot in the first half and scored a goal. So whether he can freeze Lee is the key to the Netherlands' victory!
Third... we must pay attention to Li's ability to grab points. The Dutch team must pay attention to this. Li did not show his ability to grab points in the first half, but it is hard to say in the second half..."
Finished?
The commentator looked at Gullit strangely, "Nima, are you talking about three o'clock?"
This is obviously a good thing, right?
"Well, I think what Mr. Gullit said makes sense. The Dutch team should strengthen its defense against Lee in the second half and not give him a chance to shoot."
The commentator said: "When attacking, you must use Robben's speed and Van Persie's support ability!"