In the first matchup, the match between the Netherlands and the China Hong Kong team took place as scheduled.
The start time of the game happened to be 22:00, the prime time in China. The pre-game statistics on the number of people watching the game once again refreshed the previous data. In China alone, there were more than 400 million people watching the game.
The global audience reaches nearly 1 billion, with Asian fans making the largest contribution to this figure.
In the stadium, it has now been clearly divided into two fan groups, one is Chinese red and the other is Dutch orange!
The two major fan groups have started coaching before the game, and different celebration methods are constantly colliding.
The Dutch brought their fighting power to the extreme. Facing many more Chinese fans than they did, they were not afraid and shouted in unison.
The Chinese fans, on the other hand, were fighting against each other with neat singing, but there was no special song, and the singing seemed a bit lacking in momentum. Fortunately, there were many people, and the fans of the two teams were equal to each other, and no one took advantage.
When the game started, the players of the two teams were almost the same as the fans.
Both teams were very cautious today. They did not launch a fierce attack or retreat defensively from the beginning. They were all probing the offense.
The Dutch team always has more than four defensive players trailing behind to prevent accidents from happening.
The China Hong Kong team was not in a hurry, but Li Yu was fully guarded by the Netherlands. Instead of assigning someone to guard Li Yu, whoever was next to Li Yu fought on the spot and tried their best to stop Li Yu.
Not giving Li Yu any chance, there was targeted defense everywhere. The Netherlands used this defensive method to carefully deal with Li Yu's threats.
This is not the first time Li Yu has encountered this kind of defensive method in European competitions, but there is indeed a very important problem. Today, Li Yu's performance depends more on the overall performance. In the past, Manchester United could do this.
, I don’t know if China Hong Kong can achieve such an effect today.
It has to be said that Erikson once again guessed the enemy's opportunity. Just temporarily sharpening the gun will have a miraculous effect.
There is only one day left for the Swedish elderly. Is one day effective?
In the first twenty minutes, the two teams played fairly smoothly. Just as all the media criticized the Netherlands before the game, there is no sign of offensive football in the current Dutch team. It is purely utilitarian football to win the final result.
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The game was drowsy to watch, with no highlights at all. It was boring. Both teams spent more energy on fighting in the midfield.
A competition of endurance and attention, to see who makes the mistakes that shouldn't be made?
"I have to say that today's game is more like the situation in a major competition like the World Cup. In the 16-to-8 game, it is actually very abnormal. There are many goals. Each team is using goals to win the qualification for the final promotion. Here is
The Dutch team is not like that. Today they started to behave as usual in the World Cup. They are very calm and not impatient at all. They slowly wear down their opponents and wait for their opponents to make mistakes!"
"Li Yu has been held back by the Dutch team's defense. It is not easy for him to perform. Li Yu has this ability in 1 vs. n, but we can also expect that Li Yu will be good after passing n and facing n's defense.
Performance! Today's game is a severe test for the China Hong Kong team as a whole. Whether the whole team can activate Li Yu is very critical. Let us be more patient!"
The head coaches of both teams sat calmly on the coaching bench, watching the game and the performance of their players. Everything seemed very ordinary.
The winner will advance to the semi-finals. Both teams have adopted a conservative strategy. This is not surprising. The further the competition goes, the more exciting the game becomes. It becomes more utilitarian and pursues the final result. This is
Inevitable.
Many fans even thought of the intense penalty shootout at the end.
Comparing the goalkeepers of the two teams, Chinese fans found that in the goalkeeper department, it seems that the gap between goalkeeper Fan Junye and Dutch goalkeeper Stekelenborg is not small. The further the game goes, the more disadvantageous it is for the China Hong Kong team. Anyway, in the final game
The penalty shootout left Chinese fans feeling unsure.
Fans still have time to think wildly. They can imagine what the scene of the game was like. Both teams fought fiercely, and players fell to the ground from time to time, but there were only a handful of threatening attacks from both teams.
In the 36th minute, Sneijder took a long-range free kick and Fan Junye got the ball steadily. A minute later, Li Yu kicked down Robben while returning to defense and was given a yellow card for a foul.
Li Yu actually got a yellow card when he appeared on the scene, which was very helpless and worrying. The offense of the China Hong Kong team was completely contained by the Dutch defensive strategy at Li Yu's sharpest point.
There was no threat to the overall offense, and the situation became more and more unfavorable. The Dutch gradually stabilized the situation and attacked in waves. At least the Dutch had an offensive. The Chinese Hong Kong team wanted to attack but could not find any way.
Comparing the two, it is not difficult to see that the China Hong Kong team is overall passive.
Yes, there is indeed a certain gap in ability between the players of the two teams. Excluding Li Yu, other players do not have an advantage compared to the Dutch players.
The core of the tactics formulated by Van Marwijk is consumption and fighting as a whole, which are the advantages of the Dutch team.
Eriksson thought of this, but it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. There are only so many people in the China Hong Kong team, and the only three players in the frontcourt who have the ability to change the situation. Konka has no advantage in getting rid of it. Mu
Richie's speed and dexterity seem to be completely useless now.
After thinking about it, the only one worth looking forward to is Li Yu, but Li Yu is also facing the greatest pressure, and no one knows whether he can perform.
Consumption! The overall strength is not as good as others, so you can only be led by your opponents and consume them.
If it weren't for the game time and was played during China's prime time, many fans would have the urge to sleep. Those pseudo-fans, especially the girlfriends and wives who had watched the previous game, were wondering whether such a game would happen again.
Are there so many people paying attention?
Yes, in the past few days, everyone in China has been talking about the current game. You can imagine it, but when it comes to the field, it is not what the fans imagined. It is hard, anxious, and has no beauty that football should have!
It was not until the end of the first half that the fans discovered that the game time did not pass slowly, and the content was still there, but it was just for professional fans who knew football relatively well.
The consumption of both teams is not small.
"For some fans, the first half was very long, but if we look at the content, the two teams fought fiercely and were very focused. Neither team gave their opponents any good opportunities!"
"In fact, when it comes to content, the simplest summary is to be careful. The two teams are too careful. However, we also have to admit the fact that in terms of overall strength, the Dutch team has some advantages. How to regain it, I think it is better to let the old Swedish people
Think about how to do something about Li Yu!"
"Whether the winner can be decided in the 90-minute game, it seems now that the two teams are likely to have overtime or even a final penalty shootout!"
The golden partners all saw the crisis from the game, but they did not say it directly. Instead, they gave some opinions of their own. Some words can be said, but some words will be criticized by the fans!
Li Yu returned to the locker room and was surprisingly silent. He didn't perform at all in the first half. The Netherlands' marking was too troublesome. Anyone who saw it had to put out a kick to block it. It gave Li Yu the feeling that he was competing with the entire Dutch team.
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It's not that he doesn't want to break through, but that he has no chance at all. Around Li Yu, the Netherlands has quietly formed an isolation zone. They first cut off contact and then fortified themselves layer by layer.
No matter how good a player is, he can't display any skills.
In the first half, Li Yu was very depressed and got a yellow card. He also expected Eriksen to give a solution. He could feel a crisis. He couldn't explain the reason and felt very bad. If 90
If you can't defeat your opponent within minutes, the next outcome should be that you will be eliminated.
Eriksson finally appeared in the locker room, and the Swedish old man's face was also very solemn. The overall defense of the China Hong Kong team was pretty good, but in the offense, there was too little support for Li Yu. This was actually the case in the previous games.
Yes, but not today.
It can be seen that Conca and Muric are not in good condition. At this time, his body and competitive condition have declined. This is normal, especially since he performed so well in the last game, but today he cannot be found in the Chilean team.
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This also has something to do with the nature of the two games. The last game was about attacking and there was room for performance.
What the Dutch team played in today's game was consumption and restriction!
Regardless of the restrictions, it will be more difficult for players to perform.
What should we do? Eriksen had been thinking about this problem on the way here. Li Yu's point completely disappeared in the first half. The problem was more overall. Eriksen really felt a little stretched.
How to adjust?
Take the initiative to give up the midfield and let the Netherlands attack, giving Li Yu space and opportunities to perform. Can he complete the task?
After much deliberation, the only way to break the situation on the field was to make a dangerous move to draw out the Dutch team and make them make mistakes.
Danger and opportunity go hand in hand!
Eriksen finally made up his mind to make adjustments. In the second half, the Chinese Hong Kong team set up a steel barrel formation to lure the Dutch out.
Minimize the defensive level of the Lee Ok-myeon team.
"In the second half, we have to retreat defensively and take the initiative to retract our fists!"
Eriksson, who had been silent for a long time, said a tactic that shocked the Chinese and Hong Kong players.
"Give up the midfield, draw out the Dutch team, and create a chance for Li Yu to counterattack!"
Now everyone understood Eriksen's method. The Swedish old man placed his treasure on Li Yu alone. Li Yu had only one offensive point in the team. Muric was replaced by the midfielder, and the attack became
If you get the most direct big-foot pass, you get it, if you don't, you get beaten and wait for the next opportunity.
Take the initiative to give up a relatively balanced situation and create an opportunity for one person to attack.
Eriksen didn't say the rest of the words, but the players all understood the coach's intentions. Bet!
It's gambling!
"We have reached a position that no one could have imagined. We can accept any game result, so let's go crazy!"
Eriksen said another encouraging words. Although his voice was not passionate, it was clearly conveyed to the hearts of every player.
Yes! There is nothing to be afraid of. When it comes to the top 8, who would have thought of such a result before the game started. We all knew before coming that in the group of death, more people would be thinking of proving themselves on the World Cup stage.
What now? Bet!
Now that we have found a way and everyone agrees with it, let’s do it!
Under the leadership of Li Yu, all players gathered together, "For victory!"
"It's a bet!"
The Dutch team's locker room seemed surprisingly calm, and the players knew what was going on. Not surprisingly, the Dutch team would gradually take control in the second half. In such a game, the Dutch players would have the confidence to qualify.
Van Marwijk is also very satisfied with the situation achieved by his countermeasures, which is very beneficial to the Dutch team.
However, he still put forward the requirements for Li Yu's defense. There should not be any slack. Everyone should participate in defense when they see Li Yu dribbling or catching the ball.
Repeatedly emphasizing Li Yu's threat, the Dutch players did not show any contempt or disdain. This young man indeed made his opponent unable to relax even a little bit.
There is nothing more to say about the remaining issues, just continue to fight with your opponent!
But at the beginning of the second half, the situation suddenly changed. After the Dutch kick-off, the China Hong Kong team did not attack, but chose to stand back!
What happened to give up the fight for midfield?
Eriksson's tactical arrangements during the World Cup have been rumored to be magical in China. What God is directing the China Hong Kong team, a master of tactics!
It was all said and done. Once Van Marwijk looked at the position of the China Hong Kong team, he actually already understood most of the China Hong Kong team's intentions.
For the Dutch coach, this is also a kind of gamble. The opponent has already used his tricks, will the Dutch team pick up the tricks?
Out of caution, Van Marwijk observed for another five minutes.
China Hong Kong retreated very hard, and Muriqi, another attacking point, was also replaced.
The intention to let the Netherlands attack is already obvious, but now the Dutch players on the field are still hesitant.
However, Van Marwijk decided to attack because he believed in the overall strength of the Netherlands. Compared with one person and 11 people, he felt that the Dutch team had a greater chance of winning.
Walking to the sidelines, Dutch coach Van Marwijk began to wave his arms continuously!
"After the start of the second half, the game completely changed. The two teams were evenly matched in the first half. Now China and Hong Kong have unexpectedly begun to retreat. Are you trying to get a draw or go to overtime?"
"Jianxiang, I think differently from you. The retreat is also a tactical retreat. Li Yu was too restricted in the first half. In fact, all the firepower of the China Hong Kong team came from Li Yu. In order to liberate Li Yu,
It is normal for Li Yu to pay some price, but the price now is complete passivity on the scene. Let us see what surprises Li Yu can bring!"
"You are right, but it is a bit risky. The Dutch team's offensive power is actually not weak. They did not attack with all their strength before, but now they are attacking. In any case, it is for sure that the second half will no longer be boring!
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The Dutch team started to attack, especially Robben who was very active on the wing. The Dutch players seemed to have more offensive factors in their blood. They really focused on the offense, and the Dutch team's offensive was extremely fierce.
The violence was beyond everyone's expectation, and the Dutch would not forget to attack.
The Netherlands changed the score in the 53rd minute. Robben knocked back and Sneijder made a diagonal pass into the penalty area from the right. Oyer nodded the ball in front of him. China Hong Kong goalkeeper Fan Junye attacked and collided with his own defensive player.
The ball hit the defender's head and bounced into the goal, 1:0!
When mistakes should not have been made the most, the China Hong Kong team made two major mistakes in a row that should not have happened.
The goal scored by the Dutchman was an own goal, which came entirely from a mistake between the Chinese goalkeeper and defenders.
The loud sounds of regret from the Chinese fans in the stands even overwhelmed the cheering sounds of the Dutch fans.
The goal came too suddenly and was too shocking.
In the second half, the China Hong Kong team, which had just begun to gamble, had to change its tactics.
The tactics used to lure the Dutch to attack were based on a draw. Who would have thought that the balanced situation would change so quickly.
Eriksson gave a gesture that is familiar to players in China and Hong Kong: long pass attack!
If the China Hong Kong team were to use Li Yu as a battering ram, they would do high-altitude operations!
"The Dutch scored a goal, and the camera was focused on Eriksen. What does the Swedish old man's actions mean now?"
"The China Hong Kong team needs goals now and needs Li Yu's goals. Now it seems that Muric was replaced too early!"
In such an unfavorable situation and with one less point of attack, how should we attack?
Li Yu knew that he could not survive without risking his life. Even if he was kicked down, he would still rush forward. At this moment, Li Yu could only think about attacking, attacking at all costs.
"Long pass, China Hong Kong team's offensive method is to jump directly over the midfield and hang directly on Li Yu's head!"
Could it be that some of the intentions are too obvious?
Everyone was worried, but Li Yu had already relied on Van Bommel with his body, preparing to handle the first long pass. Van Bommel knew that Li Yu was very strong, so he did not choose to fight against his body. He wisely chose to interfere with Li Yu's body.
Jade.
Interference actions in various ways.
When his opponent's actions escalated, Li Yu could not sit still and wait for death. He pushed Van Bommel away with a strong hand, and he turned around and accelerated to chase the ball.
Van Bommel didn't expect that Li Yu had such great strength. This was a force that was impossible to resist. Just kidding, he pushed him away. How powerful he was!
Li Yu cannot be allowed to pass by at all. Even if the ball has already passed, people cannot pass.
Stretching out his foot and hooking, Li Yu supported his foot and made a stroke. In an instant, Li Yu was kneeling on the grass with his right leg. Van Bommel raised his hand to indicate that he had committed a foul. But what people didn't expect was that Li Yu immediately rushed out again, and the referee's whistle
