The reason why Eriksen arranged this is because he didn't want Li Yu to even have a chance to take the penalty kick in the last round. Now it seems that the China Hong Kong team has become somewhat passive.
All the fans stood up and looked at the court. If the last player of the China Hong Kong team made a penalty kick, there was still a glimmer of hope. If not, the Dutch could start celebrating.
China's fifth player is Fedoro, a naturalized player from Argentina. He seems pretty normal.
Facing Stekelenberg, he calmly pushed the ball into the lower left corner and scored!
After scoring the goal, he didn't look too excited. He turned around and walked back. The last hope was no longer in the hands of the China Hong Kong team.
The entire audience held their breath as they watched Huntelaar, the fifth kicker of the Netherlands.
A tall striker, he also has a good penalty kick rate in his team!
He walked to the football, picked up the ball, kissed it hard, put the ball down, and did not retreat. Hearing the whistle, he took the shot without hesitation.
Fan Junye had tried his best, but he didn't expect that Huntelaar would kick the final penalty to the center, and the ball went in!
The final game was 5:4!
The penalty shootout is cruel, and the China Hong Kong team must accept the fate of being eliminated.
Li Yu lowered his head in loneliness. From time to time, Dutch players came up to shake hands with him, but he never raised his head from beginning to end. He just completed the handshake mechanically. He didn't know who it was.
The Dutch players immediately started their celebration, the Dutch team entered the World Cup semi-finals.
The China Hong Kong team’s World Cup journey ends here.
"Lee, raise your head, the failure is not your fault! You have done a good job!" Ericson held Li Yu's shoulders to comfort him.
"But I feel that today was very bad and I couldn't perform as well as I should!"
"You have done enough. Without you we would not be qualified to play in this knockout round. We leave like a winner and thank the fans who support us so much!"
"good..."
Li Yu rubbed his eyes. When he raised his head again, his eyes were a little red. He cried. He didn't want others to see his tears.
Walking to the stands, Li Yu kept waving to greet the fans, and at the same time he was saying goodbye. The Chinese Hong Kong team was leaving the World Cup stage.
"This is a game without losers. We lost the penalty shootout. This is not shameful at all. The China Hong Kong team has shown sufficient standards. The majority of fans must continue to support this team.
Keep walking with them. Maybe we cared about results before, but at the same time, I
Maybe we also lack a little patience and persistence to some extent. Some people will say that the previous team is not worth our persistence. Now we have found a team that can persist, a superstar that can make us willing to pay money to watch the game live.
, we must continue to support him and his team!"
"Leaving is not the final outcome. Li Yu is still very young. He can come back in four years, and we can wait for another four years! We have gained a lot in this World Cup. You must know that we are not the favorites.
We are proud that a traditional strong team can enter the top eight. Yes, this is a new history of Chinese football! We should be happy!"
The commentator said the same thing. Once upon a time, we just hoped that there would be teams in the World Cup. Now that we have entered the top 8, we should start. The best results of Asian teams in this World Cup, the top 8 China and Hong Kong teams, can play the national anthem.
team.
The final winner was the Dutch. People have reason to believe that even Bergkamp, the Dutch leader in 1994, would cheer loudly when he saw this brave Netherlands; people even more believe that even the Dutch leader in 1998 would
The sexy and unrestrained Hiddink has to admit that this Dutch team is more terrifying than before. Look at Brazil's panic, impetuousness and nervousness at the end of the game, and then look at the free and easy, relaxed and elegant Netherlands before the end.
Only then did the Dutch footballers profoundly understand a truth: on the green field, a tragic defeat is certainly a kind of beauty, but in a tragic battle, a brave victory on a penalty kick is just as beautiful!
In this battle, the Netherlands set many records. First of all, it was 9 consecutive victories in international A-level competitions, breaking the 8-game winning streak set in the Cruyff era in 1971-1972 (also set in 2002-03). This
It is the longest winning streak in Dutch football history!
Furthermore, it is the record of 24 unbeaten games in the international A-level competition of the Netherlands. Currently, the Netherlands has been unbeaten in 24 games, with 19 wins and 5 draws. The last time the team lost a game was on September 6, 2008, when the Netherlands lost in a friendly match.
To Australia. So far, it has been more than 20 months, and the Netherlands has not lost. The Dutch "Telegraph" said it well: "In the past two years, Dutch fans have been happy, because they have been so happy that they cannot recall what it was like for the Netherlands to lose.
Already."
Of course, the most glorious record of the Netherlands is the winning streak. Starting from the World Cup qualifiers, the Netherlands won 8 games in a row; after entering the World Cup, the Netherlands won 3 games in a row in the group stage; and in the knockout rounds, the Netherlands won 2 games in a row. What is this concept? This means,
From the beginning of the qualifying round, the Netherlands conquered every opponent, killing gods and demons in 13 games! Before, many people dismissed this record, thinking that the Netherlands defeated Norway (qualifiers) and Scotland (
Qualifiers), Denmark, Japan, Cameroon, Slovakia, they are just pinching the soft persimmons. But today, the Netherlands defeated the China Hong Kong team. Looking at the game process, people will know how much effort the Netherlands put in for the final victory of the game?
In the history of the World Cup, there are only two teams that have won all the qualifying matches and consecutive victories in the World Cup. In 1970, the Brazilian team led by Pele won all the qualifying rounds, the World Cup main game, and finally won the championship.
.The 1982 Federal Republic of Germany team won all the qualifying matches, won 3 consecutive matches in the World Cup, and finally won the runner-up. Looking at it now, the Netherlands hopes to become the third team to be recorded in history in this way. The Netherlands broke through China
After the first round of the Hong Kong team, the opponent in the semi-finals will be the winner of Uruguay and Ghana. The Netherlands will definitely go all out to reach the final!
Perhaps to this day, people will still debate whether the pragmatic Netherlands is no longer beautiful; perhaps to this day, people will still say that the Netherlands without a championship background is always short of success.
But the final outcome said it all. Regardless of the scene, it was the Dutch team that advanced this time.
If we had to select a master of Van Marwijk's tactical thinking in today's Dutch team, it would be "Fisherman" Kuyt. Throughout the game, his running distance reached 10,389 meters, which was the best example for the entire team.
The best. In the game, Kuyt made many key clearances and tackles on the defensive end, and in the offense, he also had a wonderful performance against three people in a row. As a left winger, he will always overachieve.
Task.
In a sense, Van Marwijk's team does not have the traditional Dutch football of total offense and defense, but in terms of players, he has recruited too many players like Kuyt who can attack and defend well, and
This is undoubtedly the key to the Dutch team's continuous victory.
Just yesterday, Cruyff was dismissed from his position as honorary president of the club by Barcelona's new president Rosell, which also allowed the Dutch football saint to devote himself to the World Cup. He did not criticize the Dutch team as before.
Instead, he completely believes in Van Marwijk, because he knows that the utilitarian Oranje are the most terrifying.
The subsequent games will determine the Netherlands' opponent in the semi-finals.
Uruguay vs Ghana.
Uruguay won the top spot in Group A with 2 wins and 1 draw and advanced to the top 16. In the 18th final, Uruguay defeated South Korea again and reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years. Ghana finished second in Group D in the group stage and passed the playoffs in the 18th final.
After a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the United States, Uruguay advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time in history. Uruguay deployed a 433-attack attack lineup today. Forlan, Suarez and Cavani still formed a terrifying trident, while Victorino replaced the injured Godin and Lu
Gano partnered with the central defender.
For Ghana, Ji'an, who scored the winning goal in the last game, rode forward alone, while Annan was the pivot in the midfield.
Uruguay and Ghana fought fiercely for 120 minutes and tied 1-1. In the penalty shootout, Uruguay won 4-2 and defeated Ghana 5-3 with a total score of 5-3. After 40 years, Uruguay once again entered the World Cup semi-finals.
In the 14th final against Ghana, Uruguay striker Suarez failed to continue the magic of scoring twice in the previous game, but at the critical moment he used an alternative way to save the team and Uruguay, although this way lacked
Sportsmanship, although this method may be looked down upon by many people, Suarez used a rare "most valuable" red card in the history of the World Cup to help Uruguay reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. This is enough.
Let’s first look at Suarez’s performance. In the 11th minute of the game, Suarez got the ball from the left. After getting rid of the opponent’s defender, he did not pass the ball to Forlan, who was in a better position. Instead, he chose to shoot directly. The ball was
The opponent's goalkeeper saved it; in the 26th minute, Suarez received a throw-in in the frontcourt, and then he passed the opponent's defender and shot directly. The ball was saved by the goalkeeper; in the 71st minute, Suarez received a pass from his teammate and shot from a small angle.
, the opponent's goalkeeper struggled to save the ball from the bottom line again; 6 minutes later, Uruguay got a free kick in the frontcourt, Forlan passed the ball into the penalty area, Suarez nodded and hit the goal, but the goalkeeper struggled to save the ball again.
According to post-match statistics, Suarez shot a total of 5 times in the game, 4 of which hit the goal frame. However, the opponent's goalkeeper's heroic performance allowed him to score embarrassing zero goals. In addition to shooting, Suarez also had 30 shots.
Passed the ball and was violated 6 times.
Just looking at these statistics and on-field performance, if Uruguay is eliminated today, Suarez will definitely be the culprit. It was his many wasted shooting opportunities that prevented Uruguay from taking the lead, especially after the halftime break.
Two substitutions had been used up. In the second half of the game, when other teammates' physical fitness was exhausted, Suarez's frequent waste of opportunities looked more like suicide.
But the game did not end there. Suarez's way of saving the team was also a little different: Ghana launched a fierce attack wave at the end of overtime. Goalkeeper Muslera had already attacked. At this time, Ghana players scored twice in the penalty area.
There were chances to shoot into the empty net, but both times Suarez put the ball on the goal line.
Block, the first time he blocked the opponent's shot with his legs, there was no problem, but the second time he hit the ball directly with his hand, the opponent player immediately stopped attacking and asked the referee to reason, the referee was aware of everything.
Suarez was also sent off with a direct red card and a penalty kick was awarded to Ghana.
The moment Gian hit the ball on the crossbar, Suarez, who was waiting in the tunnel, cheered. He knew that he was no longer a sinner, but was about to become a savior.
You know, if Suarez hadn't blocked the opponent's shot at that time, Uruguay would have surrendered within 120 minutes. After all, Uruguay's gate was already empty at that time. Although Suarez's handball foul gave the opponent a penalty kick, he was also directly punished
He was sent off, but he helped the team win the last chance to breathe, and this last breath saved the team that was dying frequently. Uruguay successfully survived by relying on luck, and what gave the team a chance to survive,
It was Suarez who frequently wasted opportunities in the game.
Today's Suarez also reminds people of Argentina's legendary star Kempes.
In the 1978 World Cup, Argentina met Poland in the second group stage. During an attack by the opponent, the Argentine goalkeeper had lost his position. At this time, facing the opponent's shot, Kempes held the ball out of the door like a volleyball player.
, the referee awarded a penalty kick, but the penalty kick taken by the Polish player was saved by the Argentine goalkeeper. In the end, Pampa
The Eagles won 2-0. With this victory and the 6-0 victory over Peru in the last round, Argentina finally reached the final and won the championship. It can be said that Suarez's contribution today is no less than that of Kempes. If Uruguay
If they can really defeat the Netherlands and reach the final, Suarez's handball today will undoubtedly become an indelible memory in the history of Uruguayan football.
Uruguay's penalty shootout against Ghana. Ghana's Aditya took a penalty kick. Muslera saved towards the lower right corner. He vaguely touched the ball. He fell to the ground, and his eyes were covered with sweat and green grass. Then
, he heard the whole place boiling at that moment. Some people were holding their heads in regret. Some people were roaring madly. Some people were already in tears! The world media was saying: "Ten years later, the miracle of Toldo has happened again.
Show up on Muslera!”
No amount of words can describe how important everything Muslera did in the battle between Uruguay and Ghana was to Uruguay. As you know, the most miserable people in the world are none other than the three
Kind of. A beauty who was once magnificent but now looks old; who was once extremely rich.
The country is now a rich man who lacks food and clothing; a champion who once dominated the world but is now bullied by everyone. Uruguay was once a two-time world champion, but it has been unable to enter the semi-finals of the World Cup in 40 years. In the past 40 years, the men who play football in Uruguay have endured
What kind of shame, what kind of grievances endured?
Faced with such heavy pressure, God directed a script that belongs to the Uruguayan people. The annotation of this script is: Keep away from people with heart disease. The key core of this script is Muslera. The facts are there, if he can't pounce
If a penalty kick is taken, then the blessing of the goal frame and the sacrifice of Suarez will be completely meaningless!
But Muslera did it. In the last minute of extra time, the Ghanaian stood in front of the penalty kick. Muslera stood in front of the goal, but Gian hit the most important penalty kick in the history of African football.
The lintel of the door. You can say that it was God blowing his breath and removing the lintel.
The ball was blown dozens of centimeters higher. You can also say that this was Muslera's intimidation, which confused the opponent. No matter how you interpret it, there is one thing you must admit: from this moment on, Muslera and
Together with God, we stand at the gate of Uruguay.
In the third round of the penalty shootout, Ghana's experienced captain Mensah shot the ball low into the lower right corner. Muslera made a magical save and blocked the ball. But just a moment later, Uruguay's Maxi Pere
Pulled and kicked the penalty kick into the sky. At this moment, the penalty score became a draw again. Ghana
People seem to see hope of resurrection. In terms of psychological "aura", Ghanaians have begun to cheer up again. They have walked out of the shadow of the tragedy in Ji'an and have begun to regain their confidence. If Muslera does not do something at this time, then
From a psychological point of view, the Uruguayans will be at a disadvantage!
Within a few minutes, the ups and downs of the storyline tortured everyone's will. If you are not a real strong person, your legs will tremble when you stand there! Muslera stood there. He did not tremble. He was resolute, decisive, and used his eyes to
Staring at the opponent, like a lion ready to bite - just like Toldo standing in front of the goal in 2000, making the opponent shudder.
Muslera saved everything. He saved the penalty kick for the second time in a row. The person standing in front of him was AC Milan star Aditya, the MVP winner of last year's World Youth Championship - you know which World Youth Championship
In the Ghanaian youth team that won the championship, Aditya was a perfect shooter on penalty kicks. But faced with such a tough role, Muslera resolutely chose to pounce firmly and bravely towards the lower right corner. He pounced on this for the second time in a row.
direction, saving the opponent's penalty kick for the second consecutive time.
In just a few minutes, Muslera saved the team's fate by saving two penalty kicks. The fact is that the Ghanaian stood in front of Muslera and took a total of 5 penalty kicks.
, 3 did not make it! It is no exaggeration to say that this is Thor in 2000
Possessed by multiple souls. In 2000, Toldo also saved two penalty kicks in the penalty shootout (one was saved during regular time, and the Netherlands kicked another two penalty kicks away or hit the door frame).
When it comes to saving penalty kicks, Muslera is even better than Buffon!
In fact, Muslera is undoubtedly the best at saving penalty kicks among the rookie goalkeepers in today's football. In the 2009 Italian Cup final, Lazio won the penalty shootout, and Muslera saved two penalty kicks.
In the past two years, in two key battles, Muslera used his hands to bring dignity to a once-declined noble team.
When Gian's penalty kick hit the door frame above Muslera's head, the world exclaimed: "God is helping Muslera." However, after the penalty shootout, Uruguay's "Montevideo Window" changed its story
