The Longteng team was interested in taking a corner kick, but unfortunately the first half of the game was over.
The lead in the first half allowed the Evergrande players to enter the halftime break in a happy mood.
In the home team's locker room at Tianhe Stadium, most of the players were talking and laughing, some were discussing the first half of the game, some were chatting quietly, and most of them were changing their jerseys and preparing for the second half of the game.
The players were enjoying themselves, but the Evergrande coaching staff was not so relaxed. Scolari frowned and seriously discussed the second half plan with assistant coach Paul Tula.
"Judging from the situation in the first half, there is a problem with Zheng Zhi's physical fitness." Scolari was very upset. The flu problem has been bothering the team for a long time. In such a crucial game, the team captain and the players on the field
If Zheng Zhi, the spiritual leader, cannot hold on to the whole game, the impact will be very big. "We considered this before the game, but it seems that the problem is more serious than we thought."
"Indeed. The temperature and humidity are very high, and Zheng's physical fitness declined faster than we thought." Paul Tulla is a coach who is good at using data to deconstruct tactical problems. "Since this season, his running distance in games, especially
It’s the high-intensity running and sprinting data that have been declining. And I would like to remind you that center back Feng also has a fever. It is unknown whether he can last for the whole game in the second half. We must be prepared.”
After carefully flipping through the player list in his hand and confirming it again, Scolari nodded: "It seems that this is the only way. Let's go according to the original plan. Once Zheng Zhi is not physically fit, he will immediately play Huang Bowen as a central defender.
For the position, Liu Jian is still the first choice substitute. The last spot will be dealt with flexibly."
After giving these instructions, Scolari added: "The warm-up of the substitute players in the second half can be arranged earlier."
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After the coaching staff's discussion, Evergrande's players also finished repairing in the midfield, and Scolari began to mobilize before the second half.
"Everyone." Scolari clapped his hands, asking everyone to stop and focus their attention. "Everyone performed very well in the first half."
"Yeah!" With Paulinho taking the lead, everyone applauded.
Scolari pressed his hands down: "However, a one-goal advantage is not guaranteed. I have emphasized this many times. Everyone is familiar with the opponent Longteng team, and their offense has its own characteristics."
"We have never beaten them, yes, never." Scolari continued to awaken the players' fighting spirit, "The situation must be changed. Today is the best chance to break this embarrassing record. Although we have been affected by the recent
There are many injuries and countless rumors that have affected our mentality, but I believe you can overcome it because you are all the best players in the Chinese Super League."
"Paulinho. Today is your last game at Evergrande." Scolari decided to stimulate Paulinho again, "I know you want to leave with a victory, a historic victory.
.I believe in you, and I think my teammates will believe in you too."
When the translator translated Scolari's words to the players, everyone applauded: "Paulinho! Paulinho!"
After being emphatically praised by the head coach, Paulinho also stood up. He first raised his hand, then waved it down vigorously, and shouted in extremely standard Mandarin: "Are you confident!?"
"Yes!" All the Evergrande players shouted with a smile.
The players' emotions were all aroused, and Scolari was also affected by everyone: "Since everyone is confident, we will continue to suppress them in the second half and get at least a two-goal lead. I hope we can get a goal in the end."
A big win.”
The Evergrande team was in high spirits, and the Longteng team was not depressed because of falling behind by one goal.
As the Chinese Super League champions for two consecutive years, the Longteng team has long been accustomed to being temporarily behind too many times, and the final result basically ends with the Longteng team winning the game, and the players have long been calm and composed.
This is the so-called championship temperament.
"At the beginning of the second half, we continued to play 3-5-2." Zhang Sheng was arranging tactics, "but the focus of the offense was on the two wings, especially behind the two forwards."
After confirming the general tactical direction, the next details were filled in by the assistant coach. Tools such as tactical boards and tablets were put on in turn, and various tactics used in daily training were brought out to deepen the impression of the players.
After this arrangement, Zhang Sheng also began to encourage the players: "Being behind by one goal is not the end of the world. In the second half of the first half, they obviously couldn't play, and physical fitness was their biggest problem. Our performance in the second half
Don't relax in pressing, try to consume their physical energy, especially in the midfield position. If they slow down the speed of the ball in the midfield, their offense will be greatly reduced. Paulinho will not be able to dribble the ball from the midfield and drive in all at once."
The fifteen-minute break at halftime passed quickly. Amid the eager expectations of fans from both sides, players from both teams entered the stadium.
"Both teams have not made personnel adjustments." Lou Yicheng carefully observed the players on both sides, "It seems that coach Zhang Sheng is confident."
"Judging from the game situation in the first half, the Longteng team has no chance. They only shot two fewer shots than Evergrande. The two goals conceded were more accidental factors." Liu Yue said while sorting out the data.
, "In terms of age structure, the Longteng team also has an advantage. Evergrande raised the tempo so quickly in the first half. Coach Scolari needs to think carefully about how to make personnel adjustments in the second half of the second half.
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"Oh, Paulinho's attack was very fierce. Tao Wentao was kicked down from behind." Lou Yicheng interrupted Liu Yue's analysis.
"There should be no problem. Chapron came over and gave a warning, then made room for the Longteng team to kick off. His enforcement standards are relatively loose. Unless it is a flagrant foul, it is basically a warning." After watching half of the game.
During the game, Liu Yue also roughly knew the characteristics of this referee.
Tao Wentao, who was kicked down by Paulinho, rubbed his calf. It was not a big problem.
In the second half of the game, the Longteng team wanted to start the game, but Guangzhou Evergrande and Zhang Sheng thought of going together. Paulinho's foul in the frontcourt was destined to be a very fierce competition between the two sides.
"Are we still maintaining the rhythm of the first half? Evergrande is still 4-3-3. It seems that coach Scolari is very determined to score points at home." Lou Yicheng was also very surprised.
Corari always has a very serious expression, seems to be difficult to contact, and often exchanges opinions with the media. However, the actual situation is that his tactics are relatively conservative. Under his leadership, Evergrande has always focused on defensive counterattacks after taking the lead.
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Evergrande obviously knows that Tao Wentao, the defensive midfielder, is the launch point of the Longteng team's current attack, and takes special care of him. After Tao Wentao was violated twice in a row, he also tried to reduce the ball at his feet.
The ball was basically transferred with one kick. According to Zhang Sheng's request during the halftime break, he basically distributed it to the two wings.
This time he handed the ball to Fernando. They were still worried about the goal that had been conceded in the first half. Paulinho quickly chased back. Lin Feng also moved laterally to help defend. Li Xuepeng in the front was even more worried.
It's like facing a powerful enemy.
There were obstacles from three directions, so Fernando chose to pass the ball back to Huang He who came over to respond.
If it were Fernando at the beginning of the season, he would definitely start running after getting the ball. However, with the correction of system tasks and the special training of the Longteng coaching staff, Fernando slowly learned to trust his teammates.
After handing the ball over, Fernando moved forward at high speed. His movement attracted Lin Feng's attention. Lin Feng, who had moved sideways, began to defend, while Paulinho quickly changed direction and leaned towards Huang He.
Preparing to cut off the passing line between him and Fernando, Gao Lin also actively defended to interfere with Huang He getting the ball.
It can be said that due to the natural characteristics of the 4-3-3 formation, when the opponent holds the ball to organize an attack, many solid triangles can be organized on the field, which makes it difficult for the opponent to penetrate the defense and pass the ball directly behind them.
To deal with the 4-3-3 triangle pressure defense, in addition to the long pass as a countermeasure, a quick pass to create a change in rhythm and stabilize the triangle defense formation is another method.
Huang He chose to feint. When the ball was passed, Gao Lin's defense was already in place. The former immediately made a fake move of "I want to kick the ball forward with a big foot." Gao Lin was obviously staggered, and Huang He's foot
When the ball reached the ball, it was actually a light smash. After dodging Gao Lin's outstretched leg, Huang He passed the ball to Tao Wentao.
Tao Wentao's next pass was also beyond the expectations of the Evergrande players. He did not look for Fernando who was running towards the middle, because Lin Feng was not far from the latter. Tao Wentao chose a bold pass to the wing.
Passing the ball diagonally, he was looking for Huang He in the high-speed frontcourt.
Whether it was Gao Lin who had just finished his defensive move or Paulinho who had no time to turn around, they all had no time to stop Huang He. The Longteng team played a beautiful two-on-two midfielder.
"This combination is beautiful." Lou Yicheng was also amazed, "Huang He is very fast. Evergrande's Paulinho is chasing after him, but he can't catch up. Oh! Li Xuepeng was eaten alive, my God, Huang
He wants to kill Evergrande's left wing alone. Alas, this is a foul, and the referee is going to take the card."
Li Xuepeng obviously did not expect Huang He to be so fast and his dribbling skills at his feet would be so good. After all, as Xiang Tiange's substitute, the latter's age, appearance and other conditions are well-known, which makes Huang He more and more silent.
Don't tell me, Huang He's "maturity" is comparable to Uncle Jin in the United States.
It is a terrible thing for a full-back to be passed, especially in the 4-3-3 formation, which has a small number of people in the backcourt. If Li Xuepeng makes a mistake, center back Feng Xiaoting has to come and take the blame, facing Huang He who is so fast.
, the former can only choose to commit a foul.
Chapron was very strict about the foul committed by his opponent. He directly showed Feng Xiaoting a yellow card and gave the Longteng team a free kick in the frontcourt.
"Lu Zhihui is here again, Evergrande should be careful." Liu Yue also joked.
Lu Zhihui did not disappoint Liu Yue. He really grabbed the free kick this time. If Zengcheng hadn't reacted quickly enough, Lu Zhihui's header would have really scored.
"Zengcheng is very dissatisfied." Lou Yicheng said with a smile, "I have been treated as an important person, but I still missed him."
"The person responsible for guarding Lu Zhihui is former Longteng player Du Zhenyu. This is a central defender who is excellent in man-marking defense, but he is still a little immature in front of the big brother who brought him out."
"So, old ginger is still spicier." Lou Yicheng concluded.
In the next corner kick, Lu Zhihui was almost held by Du Zhenyu. In the end, the Longteng team's pass did not go to Lu Zhihui, but to Chavez, who headed the ball slightly wide of the goal post.
"The Longteng team formed a siege at the beginning of the second half. Evergrande's one-goal lead is not safe. The game is getting more and more exciting."
I already attached great importance to Tao Wentao, but I didn't expect that it was Tao Wentao who sent the key pass this time. Evergrande had to pay more attention to this midfielder.
At this time, the problem of weak wing defense in the 4-3-3 is even more serious. After all, you have strengthened the defense in the middle. The midfield trio will not be too wide if they gather in the middle. The wing defense is mostly provided by the wingers.
Adding a full-back to shoulder the responsibility, Gao Lin and Li Xuepeng could only parry against the three-man offensive combination of Huang He, Fernando and the constantly retreating Nie Jiang, and had no power to fight back.
The Longteng team strengthened their attack on the right, which made Evergrande's side more competitive. Zheng Zhi, who performed very well in the first half, wanted to take advantage of his remaining physical strength in the second half to contribute to the team again.
Zengcheng kicked the ball out with a big kick, preparing to find Goulart. Shen Jun, who was close to him, jumped first and pushed the ball out of the sideline. Goulart quickly threw the ball to Zheng Zhi, hoping for a fast break.
Qi Ming, who was specially transferred to the left by Zhang Sheng, came into play at this time. After Zheng Zhi got the ball, he had no chance to play the ball. He was forced by Qi Ming and could only pass back.
Evergrande's offense was contained.
In subsequent games, this situation happened continuously. The Longteng team kept attacking Evergrande's defense from the right, but Evergrande's own attack from the right was unable to attack. Lin Feng wanted to take over Zheng Zhi's organizational work, and his mid-range
The passing ability is not enough. After passing it to Paulinho, the latter was very embarrassed to get the ball and could not form a fast attack at all.
At this time, another limitation of 4-3-3 appears, that is, there must be one or more skilled players in the midfield and frontcourt who can control the ball in order to take advantage of the offense. This is also the formation that European giants like to use.
The reason is because their offensive power is strong and they can use the outstanding technical abilities of their frontcourt players.
After focusing on attacking Evergrande's wingers, the loopholes of the full-backs were directly exposed, and they used pressure to restrain Evergrande. Whether it was Paulinho or Zheng Zhi, the weakness of neither Paulinho nor Zheng Zhi was strong enough in dribbling and controlling the ball, which became the Longteng team's weakness in the second half.
