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Chapter 907 One Whole!
Li Rui rushed to the sidelines. He prevented his teammates from coming up to celebrate. He knelt on the sidelines, pointing his hands to the sky, talking in his mouth, with tears in his eyes. He wanted to dedicate this goal to his teacher in heaven .

The teammates looked at Li Rui, and they all consciously did not come up to disturb Li Rui.

"Li Rui dedicated his goal to his first coach. This is a touching moment in the World Cup. This gentleman should be very proud of himself, he has such an outstanding disciple!"

"Li Rui! He once again became England's hero. With one pass and one shot, he helped England complete the reversal from [-]:[-] to [-]:[-]."

"Aha! This is the happiest moment for England fans, they are all calling Li Rui's name."

"England's goal towards the end of the first half will make the second half even more intense...it's good for the fans...it was a good half-time."

The commentators from various countries became excited. In a major competition like the World Cup, when the game reaches the semi-finals, players from both sides are generally more cautious, and there are few exciting games. This game is different. Open, the first half is not over yet, there have been [-] goals, it is really exciting.

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At this time, it was already the [-]nd minute of the first half, and the first half was about to end. However, because of Li Rui's goal, England reversed the score. When the first half was about to end, the game became It looks even better, the Dutch team is desperately attacking, they want to equalize the score, and England's morale is strong, and they also want to take the opportunity to widen the gap. In the last [-] minutes of the first half, the two sides were almost separated A goal, but everyone's luck is a little bit worse.Minutes from the goal.

Until the Hungarian referee Kasayi blew the whistle at the end of the first half, the score was still [-]:[-], and England temporarily took the lead.

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Mourinho is very satisfied with the team's ability to reverse the score to [-]:[-] in the case of [-]:[-]. The "madman" hugged every player who walked off the field from the sidelines. He patted their shoulders and said: Two words of encouragement.

England is very happy to take the lead, and the Dutch players don't seem to be particularly frustrated when they fall behind [-]:[-]. After all, they are only behind by one goal, and the head coach will definitely make adjustments during the intermission. The gap of one goal , not too big a problem, the second half is the real decisive battle!

The camera found Li Rui, and England ended the first half with a score of [-]:[-], but there was not much joy to be seen from Li Rui's face.

The camera sent Li Rui and others into the end of the player tunnel.

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The players had a halftime break, but the fans on both sides of the Durban Stadium did not have a halftime break.The fans of the Dutch team were a little silent. They were worried about the score of [-]:[-] and they were discussing the possibility of the second half of the game. However, there were cheers and noises in the stands of the England fans.

What England fans like to do most now is to discuss the Anglo-Dutch war 4 years ago.At that time, the Netherlands, a small country with an area of ​​just over 17 square kilometers and poor natural resources, was insignificant in principle, but it had a period of dazzling glory in history. In the first half of the 1th century, it owned 6 merchant ships, three-quarters of the total tonnage of the merchant ships of France, Britain, Spain and Portugal.The Dutch monopolized the world's trade, and Dutch merchants traveled to every corner of the five continents.The Dutch at this time were called "sea coachmen".

However, like many countries in history, its decline often begins with a large and catastrophic war.When the Dutch monopoly on the sea in the first half of the 17th century became the biggest obstacle and threat to the later British overseas expansion, war was inevitable.It was precisely because of the Anglo-Dutch War that the Netherlands quickly fell from its maritime supremacy, and it has never occupied its maritime supremacy since then. The Anglo-Dutch War became the last elegy of the "Sea Coachman".

This glorious history is well known to every British person, and it is placed in today's game.It was so fitting.

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They were talking loudly, about England stepping on the corpse of the 'sea coachman' Holland to reach the final, defeat Spain in the final, and stand on top of the world.In fact, there was a famous sea battle between England and Spain. After killing the Netherlands, the British Royal Navy defeated the Spanish Armada, which was the world's number one at that time, and Britain replaced Spain as the sea supremacy. The glory of Britain's 'Empire on which the sun never sets'.

The England fans were very happy, and the more they talked, the more they became more enthusiastic. They seemed to have seen the scene where the team won the Hercules Cup.

The camera pans to the central stand of England fans, where a banner appears:
Step on the Dutch sea coachman and bombard the Spanish Armada!The champion belongs to England!
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In the England dressing room, the score is leading, so the atmosphere here is good.

"Boys, you did a good job." Mourinho was speaking to the players. "To be honest, I thought it would be good if we could equalize the game in the first half."

This is undoubtedly the greatest compliment to the players. Everyone was happy, and some people shouted that they should have scored [-]:[-] or even [-]:[-] in the first half.

Mourinho frowned, he found that the players seemed too optimistic.

Knocking on the table, Mourinho said, "What's the matter? Two words of praise, you really thought the game ended early? If I remember correctly, the first half of the game was not very lucky if the Dutch team didn't. They can at least score one or two goals! Do you really think that the Dutch have no power to fight back?"

No one answered because there was only one answer.

"Remember, the most dangerous score is actually a one-goal lead!" Mourinho said seriously, "A one-goal lead will make you lazy. You should all know the principle of boiling frogs in warm water, right?"

Someone nodded.

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"Think about it, if you are satisfied with leading by one goal, but in the second half, you are equalized by the Dutch, and then you are reversed, everyone is waiting to play three or four games."

"That's not what we want, what we want is the championship." Rooney said.

Mourinho laughed, pointed at the little fat man and said, "Not bad, not bad, Wayne knows this truth, and everyone else should know it."

There was a burst of laughter in the locker room.Although this is the semifinals.But the mentality of the players is very good. The arrogant mentality just now, after being beaten by Mourinho, is effective. After all, this is already the semi-finals. Everyone has experienced many battles and knows this game. How important, no one really thinks that the Dutch team will surrender.

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"In the second half, the Dutch team, which is behind, will definitely step up their offensive. You have to be mentally prepared-we may fall into a hard fight in the second half-this may even be our hardest half-time in this World Cup!"

Mourinho looked at the players who listened carefully to his speech, nodded in satisfaction, and continued, "The Dutch team has a lot of players with excellent offense. In the first half, neither Robben nor Sneijder performed very well. However, this does not mean that they are also in the second half. In the second half of the game, Robben's breakthrough on the wing will need to focus on defense. In addition, Van der Vaart and Sneijder will play a greater role in the midfield. Pressure, as for Dirk, he may go to the front line to form a double striker with Van Persie..." Speaking of this, Mourinho pointed to Gerrard and Rooney, "Steve, Wayne, you need to return to the second half. Defend."

Gerrard nodded, and Rooney had doubts, because he was the most forward in the first half and did not need to return to the defense, while Li Rui needed to return to the defense.

Seeing Rooney's puzzled eyes, Mourinho smiled slightly: "We have Li, and he is at the front, which is the biggest constraint on the Dutch team."

Everyone including Rooney nodded. Even Rooney had to admit that Li Rui was a much bigger threat than himself. Li Rui was in the front and had a great deterrent effect on the Dutch team.

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"In the second half of the game, you can try more long-range shots. Others can also try long-range shots. However, long-range shots are not blind shots. Blind shots will only waste offensive opportunities and damage your morale." Mourinho told Li Rui said, and looked at the others.

"Okay, boss!" Li Rui nodded.

"Understood, boss."

"Relax, boss!"

others shouted too.

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"I must admit that I still underestimated the determination of the England team to attack." In the Dutch team's locker room, the first sentence of Van Marwijk's opening was to apologize to the team and admit his mistake.He originally judged that Li Rui had physical problems, which might make England choose a more conservative defensive counterattack tactic, but England played very openly. Since when did Mourinho become a fan of offensive football?

Hearing that Van Marwijk first apologized, the players were very surprised, and then moved. Speaking of which, the score was behind and had little to do with Van Marwijk. Although Van Marwijk did not anticipate England's offensive tactics, but, Arrangements were made to defend Li Rui and other England offensive players before the game, but, obviously, the players had no good way to deal with Li Rui.

The Dutch team in the [-] World Cup in South Africa is also considered to have the best dressing room atmosphere in the history of the Dutch team, even comparable to the national team in [-] when Van Basten and other three musketeers led the Dutch team to win the European Cup.The racial differences and gang differences that have plagued the Dutch locker room for a long time have been dealt with very well in this session. The atmosphere in the Dutch team has always been good. They are all aiming at one goal, the championship. .It is a united whole.

In fact, before the World Cup, there were media reports on the conflict between Van Persie and Dirk. At that time, Van Marwijk had seven offensive players and needed layoffs. Van Persie, the striker who played for Arsenal, suddenly made a discordant sound. , asked the coach not to take Liverpool striker Kevin Dirk to South Africa.

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"On the offensive line, we already have many excellent players, such as Robben, Sneijder and Van der Vaart, etc., they are outstanding and unique," Van Persie continued, "In fact, we are already strong enough. Kurit is a good player, but if it's a choice between him and Robben, I hope our manager will make a wise judgment."

This immediately caused an uproar, and the media also talked about the internal strife in the Dutch team.

Just when other countries were planning to watch a good show, Van Persie took the initiative to stand up and apologize to Dirk, saying that his words were wrong, hoping to be forgiven by Dirk, and Dirk also came out and said that the relationship between him and Van Persie No questions asked, they all have the same goal - the championship!
This can also be seen as a microcosm of the Dutch team's dressing room. There must be conflicts between Van Persie and Dirk. However, the two put aside such conflicts and worked together for the championship!

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"We had to make adjustments in the second half. We fell behind and we had to strengthen our offense. My request was to equalize the score [-] minutes before the start of the second half!"

Van Marwijk looked at the players and said, "Roben, you need to be more active, tearing England's flanks apart, while the others have to be more forward, press England's defence. . . I'm not too worried, I'm worried about defense." He said, he looked at Van Bommel, the captain of Bayern Munich, the midfielder of the Dutch team.defensive barrier.

Van Bommel immediately felt everyone's attention, and he himself knew that as the team's only defensive midfielder, his task in the second half would be even heavier.

"I know my mission, leave it to me, sir." Van Bommel said, he knew the weight and pressure of his words. After all, he had to face Li Rui, and his defensive pressure could be said to be unprecedented. However, When the Dutch team needs to press out to attack, he must stand up and take on the heavy responsibility of defense!
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Van Marwijk is very confident about his Dutch team. He believes that they will be able to reverse the score, eliminate England, and enter the final. England has Li Rui, while the Dutch team has more outstanding players. They are a whole. After all, football It was played by [-] people.

However, if Van Marwijk heard what Mourinho said, he would not be so optimistic, because the England he faced was not a gentleman.

"The Dutch team's offense will be very sharp, which requires us to pay more attention to our defense... Of course, this does not require you to be timid... Pay attention to me when defending, and your movements must be concealed, concealed! Concealment, you know what it is Do you mean? Just don’t let the damn referee see the small moves! Let the Dutch suffer! If you want to make them angry, let them be angry, it’s best to shake your fist at you...Did you hear that?” Murray Neo gritted his teeth and said that this was not a random tactic. The Dutch team is really emotional. In the [-] World Cup, the red and yellow cards were flying all over the sky in the match between the Dutch team and Portugal, which explained everything.

"If there is a conflict, I don't want to see anyone come out as a hero. Put your fists away and let the Dutch go crazy. What we get is a ticket to the final and a chance to stand on top of the world!" Murray As Neo said, he shook his fist vigorously, with a grim expression on his face.

Li Rui looked at the head coach, and his heart was burning with fire. This is the feeling, this is war!

A life-and-death war!
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"Okay, I've said all I need to say. One goal behind is nothing, we are Holland! We are Holland for the championship!!! Boys, Holland have never won the World Cup, we have not yet A chance to stand on top of the world... Now, we have a chance to make history, to win this great honor, fight, lads! Get rid of England, get tickets to the final, that stadium is your stage!" Van Maar Vic shouted and waved his fists, making the final mobilization.

"The Netherlands must win!" Van Bronckhorst roared!
"The Netherlands will win!" Everyone shouted in unison, their expressions were so focused and excited, they are fighters!
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England's dressing room.

Mourinho was about to tell the players to get ready to play, but Li Rui raised his hand.Knowing that Li Rui had something to say, he nodded.Li Rui is the deputy and offensive core of the England team, and he is fully qualified to say something.

"I would like to thank everyone for your support and comfort." Li Rui bowed slightly to his teammates, "I insisted on going back to China, bumping back and forth. Personally, there is nothing to blame, but for the team, this It is a manifestation of irresponsibility. I said to myself before that as long as I can help the team advance, everything will be OK. Now that I think about it, this is also a selfish expression. With so many teammates, everyone is a whole, and everyone has a Goal, work towards the championship...I...guys, for the championship..."

"What are you talking about?" Beckham suddenly interrupted Li Rui's self-blame. "Now we are still ahead, thanks to your outstanding performance! You have proved everything with your actions! No one blames you! Really, we are one!"

"Thank you, David, and everyone." Li Rui raised his head, and there were two gleaming tear stains on his face.After returning from China, Li Rui was thinking about himself. This matter has nothing to do with right or wrong. However, Li Rui understood that he was really selfish and did not consider the collective first, like Beckham This is the last chance for the veterans to hit the World Cup. Their dreams are pinned on the whole team and themselves.Fortunately, after halftime, England took the lead, and Li Rui took this opportunity to sincerely apologize to everyone.If the score falls behind, Li Rui will really feel guilty.

It should be said that the England team had opinions on Li Rui's insistence on returning to China, but they didn't say it out. At this moment, after hearing Li Rui's sincere confession, those grudges disappeared. Just like Beckham said, they is a whole.

Mourinho watched from the side without saying anything. He was satisfied at this time that after this World Cup and after Beckham retired, Li Rui could really take over the captain's armband of England.

"Okay, boys, what are you waiting for? Go, go! For the final! For the victory! Go forward!" Mourinho shouted.

(End of this chapter)