Unlike Feisol who boldly chose to press high in the finals, the Chinese team's head coach Qin Lin made very detailed arrangements, but the central idea can be summed up in four words: "Zhongzhengpingpei".
The team's tactics have no preference in terms of offense or defense. He still arranges the tactics in a conventional opening method.
The game has just begun. First, stabilize the rhythm and attack when you have the chance. If you don't have the chance, be more cautious and make sure you don't make defensive mistakes first.
He thought Argentina should be the same way.
He even imagined that Argentina would adopt a defensive counterattack tactic, first squatting on defense, forcing the Chinese team to attack, and then hitting the space behind the Chinese team.
Because in most people's minds, the Chinese team, which has the advantage of home court, cannot play passively and conservatively.
Therefore, Qin Lin believes that the Chinese team should be stable after the start and not rush into the trap designed by Argentina for them.
As a result, from the first second of the game, Argentina's performance greatly exceeded his expectations.
At first, Qin Lin thought that the frontcourt press was just a "one-off" action at the beginning of the Argentina game.
But later he gradually realized that this should be a tactic specially arranged by the Argentine coach.
It is to use high-position pressing to create threats and force Chinese team players to make mistakes.
But even if he could see it, it would be of no use.
It is impossible for him to let the players adopt the tactic of big-footing the ball in the backcourt because of Argentina's high press.
Because that plays into Argentina's plan - they just hope to use a high press to force the Chinese team to play the ball casually in the backcourt, so that Argentina can easily gain the ball.
Therefore, when facing a high press, you should insist on controlling the ball. Use smoother ball control and passing to break the high press.
I have never heard of anyone being able to break a high press with a simple long pass...
But maybe it's a problem with his tactical arrangements, or maybe it's a problem with the players' execution.
In short, the effect is not good.
Then the ball was lost...
Standing on the sidelines, Qin Lin resisted the urge to look up to the sky and sigh - he was afraid that would leave a cowardly and incompetent image to the players on the court.
But he was really in pain inside.
Because he realized that there was something unexpected in his preparations these days - he did not expect that the head coach of the strong team Argentina, Feisol, would put himself in a weak position in the final and launch a charge against the Chinese team.
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Now, as the head coach of the Chinese team, he should take some measures to change the status quo when faced with conceding goals.
The game cannot be allowed to continue developing like this.
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The TV broadcast has finished showing the replay of Farias' goal, and now the broadcast has changed to the celebration of the Argentine players.
The Argentinian commentator was still cheering for Farias' goal.
He Feng and Li Qingqing have already begun to analyze the Chinese team's next strategy.
After all, the goal has been conceded, and the status quo of being behind 0:1 cannot be changed.
Instead of sighing there and feeling sorry for the Chinese team’s loss, it’s better to think about what the Chinese team should do next.
Li Qingqing also mentioned the dilemma faced by Qin Lin: "To break the high-post press, we need to improve our passing and control capabilities. But now the Chinese team's midfield configuration is composed of two engineers... In fact, Zhang Qinghuan's ball control ability is competent, but Qin's guidance
He was not allowed to start, probably because his physical condition is not up to standard..."
He Feng said: "What Coach Qin should prioritize now is how the Chinese team will play when they are one goal behind. Should they shrink their defense and stabilize their position? Or attack and try to equalize the score as soon as possible?"
After thinking about it, Li Qingqing said: "I think we should shrink, but not for defense, but to shorten the distance between players and make them more closely connected. Then when facing Argentina's high press, use passing and control to counter.
We need to stabilize the situation first and keep the ball on our side. Once we can do this, it will not be difficult to score an equalizer or withstand Argentina's offensive."
He Feng grinned, not daring to say what he was thinking: You may not find it difficult, after all, you are the Women's World Cup champion, the best player, the Women's Football Golden Globe Award, and Miss World Football...
He turned his attention back to the court. Chen Xingyi was running to the sidelines. It was obvious that he had received the signal from the head coach Qin Lin and ran to obey the order.
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Qin Lin hugged Chen Xingyi who ran down, covered his mouth with his other hand and said in his ear:
"Next we attack! When attacking, be simpler and don't fight with them in the midfield and backfield. Make more direct passes and overhead passes! In addition, you and Luo Kai can change positions appropriately to disrupt the situation.
Their wing defense! Do you understand?"
"I understand, Brother Lin!" Chen Xingyi didn't even bother to use a more formal title, and instead used the way they called Qin Lin in private.
"Repeat it!" Qin Lin was still a little uneasy, and rarely asked Chen Xingyi to repeat what he just said.
"When we attack, we should be simple and direct. Don't tangle with them in the midfield and backfield. Pass the ball forward and pass the ball high. Luo Kai and I cross and change positions."
Chen Xingyi briefly recounted the core ideas of Qin Lin’s adjustment.
Qin Lin was very satisfied with this. He patted Chen Xingyi hard on the shoulder and pushed him back: "Go tell them!"
Chen Xingyi ran onto the court and gestured for everyone to come over.
Then he told his teammates about the adjustments made by the head coach.
Finally, Wang Guangwei, as the captain, encouraged everyone: "Brother Lin is right! We are all behind anyway, so we will fight them! Attack with all our strength! Try to equalize the score as soon as possible! The game has just begun, conceding a goal is no big deal!"
"Yes, fight them!"
"Fight!!"
Everyone gritted their teeth and responded to him, then turned and dispersed.
At the same time, Argentina's players also ended their celebrations and returned to their own half.
Looking at the Chinese team players gritting their teeth, captain Meili shouted loudly: "Don't get carried away! We are only leading by one goal! This is not safe! Continue our previous pressure! Don't give them a chance to breathe!"
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Just now, when everyone gathered in a circle and shouted, "Fight against Argentina," Shi Wanqing didn't make a sound - he just opened his mouth and made mouth movements, but made no sound.
He is still feeling painful and frustrated about his performance after the start of the game.
The tremendous pressure made his steps even heavier.
At this moment, he heard someone calling him from behind, shouting at the top of his lungs: "Shi Wanqing! Shi Wanqing!"
It's the King's team.
He stopped and looked back.
Wang Guangwei waved his fist at him: "Stop being so fucking pretentious! If you make a mistake, make a mistake. What's the big deal? Make up for your mistakes and fight with them!"
Seeing that Shi Wanqing didn't react to his words, he rushed up two more steps and asked loudly: "Did you hear that?! Are you planning to surrender and admit defeat?! It's your first time participating in the World Cup finals, and you want to end up with a failure."
Get out of here as a reporter?!"
These words shocked Shi Wanqing, and he immediately replied loudly: "No! Captain Wang! I can't!"
When Wang Guangwei saw that he finally responded to him, he waved to him: "Go back to your seat!"
Shi Wanqing turned around and walked towards his seat, then he raised his head, took a deep breath, and then spit it out.
After standing firm in his position, he raised his hands and slapped himself hard on the cheek, giving himself two hard slaps for those two mistakes.
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Not only Chinese fans but also Argentinian fans, whether they were scolding or cheering just now.
Now we have to adjust our mentality to face the next game.
After all, the game only started for sixteen minutes, and Argentina scored early, which also meant that the Chinese team would have more time to tie the score.
So when the game restarted, the Chinese fans still shouted loudly to cheer for the Chinese team.
After the Chinese team kicked off this time, Argentina still swarmed into the Chinese team's half and began to press in the frontcourt.
But what is different from before is that the Chinese team no longer plays in the backcourt.
Xia Xiaoyu passed the football back to Qin Qi.
Qin Qi directly made a long pass to find Zhou Zijing in front!
This time Zhou Zijing finally grabbed the ball in front of Argentine center back Geronimo Rojas, and he swung the ball wide.
There is Luo Kai penetrating forward!
"Luo Kai!!"
The Chinese fans in the stands on the side of the stadium near the right wing were shouting with all their strength to cheer for Luo Kai.
But Argentina's defense is also very focused.
Their left-back Gabriel Ngoza raced with Roque on the turn.
During the race, he kept bumping into Luo Kai with his shoulders and engaging in physical confrontation.
Under such personal interference, it was difficult for Luo Kai to stop the ball...
But...why stop the ball?!
Facing the flying football, Luo Kai pushed the ball forward with his head, and then accelerated out!
Ngoza used all his strength when Luo Kai headed the ball, trying to push Luo Kai out of the sideline or interfere with him stopping the ball.
Unexpectedly, Luo Kai did not stop the ball, directly headed the ball forward, and then accelerated. Ngoza was caught off guard and asked Luo Kai to throw it away!
"Well done!"
The screams and cheers in the stands became even louder.
Luo Kai chased the football.
But just as he headed the ball, Argentina's center back Rojas was already striding over to cover the ball.
Luo Kai was still interfered by Ngoza. He went around the sidelines to chase the ball and took some detours.
Rojas got ahead of Luo Kai and kicked the football out of the sideline!
The Chinese fans in the stands first sighed with regret, and then quickly gave Luo Kai applause and cheers.
He Feng also shouted excitedly in the commentary box: "The Chinese team took advantage of the kick-off opportunity and directly threatened Argentina's defense! Rojas made a big kick and gave the Chinese team a frontcourt foul ball!"
Li Qingqing next to him did not speak, but frowned slightly, observing the Chinese team's attack, trying to see something from it.
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The Chinese team's inbounds ball was thrown by Luo Kai. He threw the football to Xia Xiaoyu who stepped forward to receive him, and then he rushed towards the bottom line along the sideline.
Ngosa, who originally went to attack Xia Xiaoyu, was forced to turn around.
At this time, Xia Xiaoyu had already passed the football directly behind him, looking for Luo Kai who was penetrating forward.
According to the adjustments made by Qin Lin, the Chinese team tries to be simple and direct when attacking, passing the ball forward more often, even if the pass is wrong, it doesn't matter.
Luo Kai first moved forward along the sideline. After Xia Xiaoyu passed the ball, he immediately cut inside and squeezed in front of Ngosa who turned to defend.
"Luo Kai catches the ball! Diagonally into the penalty area!"
Facing the Argentine center back Rojas who came to cover the defense, Luo Kai did not continue to break through, but quickly passed the ball!
He passed the football to Zhou Zijing who was in front of the goal.
Zhou Zijing leaped high and headed for the top goal!
The football went over the crossbar!
However, the referee's whistle also sounded, calling Zhou Zijing a foul for pressing during the fight for the top!
He really pinned down Argentina's defensive midfielder Dino Sosa...
After hearing the whistle, Zhou Zijing stood up and kept making gestures to the referee to defend himself, saying that he had not committed a foul.
Of course, this doesn't change anything. The referee can clearly see whether a foul was committed or not.
He jumped towards Dino Souza from behind, completely suppressing him, so that when he reached the top in the air, Zhou Zijing lost his balance and fell forward, while Souza was so suppressed by him that he could not jump at all...
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It is indeed a pressing foul.
Although this is just a wave of attacks, Li Qingqing has already seen the clues.
She said: "Coach Qin should ask the Chinese team to go deeper when attacking. It is simple and direct. Regardless of the quality of the offense, it must be able to attack first..."
He Feng nodded in agreement: "Indeed, although Zhou Zijing's header was fouled first, it was the Chinese team's first shot in this game. Before that, the Chinese team was too passive by Argentina and attacked.
It’s hard to advance to Argentina’s 30-meter zone. This time at least we hit the goal!”
Li Qingqing did not answer the call again.
Because she didn't know whether Qin Lin's adjustment was a good thing for the Chinese team, she still believed that the formation should be shortened first and the passing connections between players should be strengthened to counter Argentina's high press.
Otherwise, if the goal cannot be scored in this way, the Chinese team will still have to face Argentina's high press.
What to do then?
Li Qingqing can actually understand why Coach Qin did this, because the Chinese team has Hu Lai.
But... until now in this game, the Chinese team has had its first shot, and it was not completed by Hu Lai.
In the first ten minutes of the game, Hu Lai almost disappeared.
Is Hu Lai in bad condition?
No, Argentina has very strong restrictions on Hulay.
Li Qingqing turned his attention to the figure in the stadium.
She believes that more eyes are watching that figure during this time, and they hope that he can play the role of the team's savior again.
Maybe next time the Chinese team attacks, Hu Lai can emerge and make a great contribution.
But Li Qingqing dare not be so optimistic, because she sees it deeper than ordinary fans. ()