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Time finally entered the halftime break.

You can see that the German players looked a little frustrated. After all, there were tactical problems in the first half, which led to the collapse of the defense, making them play extremely passively.

Losing two goals is already a good situation. If they don't invest in defense in time, the game may be over.

At present, for Germany, they must make tactical changes to allow their strength to be brought into play.

At least, they can't play passively like in the first half.

In the Croatian locker room.

Van Styak looked at everyone and said: "The German team fell behind by two goals in the first half. They will definitely use more intense attacks in the second half to equalize the score. For the German team, they have already advanced. Losing one is a loss, losing ten is also a loss. Instead of investing energy in defense, it is better to fight with us. Therefore, I think the German team will increase its offensive strength."

"Powerful players such as Podolski and Gomez will also play one after another"

Listening to Van Styak's explanation, everyone nodded slightly.

They felt that Van Styak's analysis made sense. If it were them, they would also make such a choice.

Just like he said, we're going to lose anyway, so we might as well try it out.

However, Besic seemed to have a different opinion.

"The German team will play defensive counterattacks!"

Besic said concisely.

Hearing this, Van Styak was stunned.

"But they're behind!"

Besic nodded; "Yes, they're behind, but Germany's tactical changes will not change because of the situation, especially when Loew faces this situation, he always has a patterned response!"

"From the information we collected, the German team always has some strange tactical arrangements in warm-up matches and European Cup qualifiers!"

"After they win a few games, the whole game style will become extremely unrestrained, sometimes even top-heavy and light-footed to increase the degree of attack!"

"I think this problem is more due to Loew's offensive ideal!"

After a pause, Besic narrowed his eyes and said; "Compared to traditional German hard-line football, their head coach Loew has an offensive heart, or on the basis of winning, he plays more beautifully!"

Hearing this, Suk was stunned.

Besic's analysis is not without reason.

In fact, after the German team won the World Cup in 2014, Löw in the original time and space became obsessed with passing and controlling football.

As a result, German hard-line football was directly perfected, and a group of Germans actually picked up embroidery needles to play with threading.

The core was inconsistent, and the result was naturally imaginable.

Germany collapsed!

The elimination in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup is the best proof!

Besic continued: "Löw tried to attack in this game first, but when the attack didn't work, he would switch back to a defensive stance!"

"For Löw, attack is an ideal and defense is a reality!"

"And when the ideal can't be realized, he has to return to reality!"

"And this reality is the most suitable tactic for the German team!"

"So, in the second half, the German team will play a defensive counterattack. This is also the pattern response that Löw and the German team always use when facing a backward situation."

"The Germans are not short of patience, they like to win the game with a rigorous style!"

Dujmovic shrugged: "But now they are two goals behind, how can they be rigorous?"

"That's right!" Besic patted the tactical board lightly and said: "They can't be rigorous, And we can't give them a chance! "

"Once the German team sets up a defensive formation in the second half, we will delay time with them. With our ability to control the ball in the midfield and frontcourt, we will continue to pass the ball. Once Germany can't help but rush, we can also use counterattacks to continue to threaten Germany's goal!"

Besic exhaled; "The advantage is in our hands. How to play! How to kick! We have the final say, so don't be led by the nose by the German team."

Besic smiled; "In fact, we don't need to take the initiative to do anything. We just need to watch the German team make changes first, and then respond later. After all, for us, just stabilizing is victory!"

The Croatian players nodded one after another, and they immediately began to take the time to rest and prepare for the second half.

Van Styak took the initiative to find Besic.

"Does the German team really not attack?"

"It's hard to say!" Besic said.

Van Styak was stunned for a moment; "Then you still..."

Besic waved his hand: "But it has no effect on us. In the second half, we will set up a defensive formation. If the German team is also defensive, we will waste time. If the German team attacks, we can also deal with it!"

Van Styak nodded; "Then we won't attack?"

"Counterattack!" Besic said: "70 minutes! I always think that Suker's outbreak is the most efficient way in 70 minutes!"

At 70 minutes, the fatigue accumulated in the first and second half began to gradually manifest.

It can be said that the node of 70-80 minutes is the most painful.

There is still a lot of time left in the game, but the physical energy has been consumed a lot.

Psychologically and physically, there is no enough support, so this is the time for Croatia to launch a counterattack again.

The halftime break is over.

Both sides returned to the court and changed sides.

"After the first half of the game, Croatia currently leads by two goals, and Suker once again scored two goals! The current situation is not friendly to the German team, and Loew has not made any adjustments to the personnel. , but some defensive measures should be made against Su Ke. The first half has proved that not restricting Su Ke is equivalent to losing the victory!”

The German commentator said in a serious tone: "Come on, boys!"

Their morale was high, thinking that this way the German team could give Croatia some color.

However, due to wrong tactical arrangements in the first half, they conceded two goals and almost killed them.

However, even if he is not tricked to death now, it is not far behind.

For today's German team, they need an exciting goal.

Get a goal first, then work on it.

Loew could no longer sit still. He squatted on the sidelines and looked towards the court.

He also looked towards the Croatian coaching bench from time to time.

Besic also turned his head.

The two looked at each other, Besic smiled, and Loew turned his head and ignored him.

Besic was not unhappy about this. He could understand Loew's mood at this time. After all, he was almost killed by his own tactical arrangement, so it was strange to be happy.

Players from both sides came to the court.

Beep!

The whistle sounded and Croatia took the lead.

"Hold on! Defend first!"

Schweinsteiger yelled, but when he turned his head and looked over, he saw Croatia began to pass the ball in their own half.

Several consecutive passes were passed left and right, with no forward movement at all.

It looks like if you don't come to press, I won't pass forward.

"damn it!"

Schweinsteiger couldn't help but swear.

His face was full of irritation.

As soon as they made a tactical change to defensive counterattack, Croatia stalled for time.

Of course, they also thought about this problem.

But there is no way!

"it is as expected!"

Van Steyak grinned; "So, is this a patterned reaction from the German team?"

"I can't say it's definitely accurate, but..." Besic smiled and said, "Most of them are applicable!"

Sure enough, at this time, Besic saw Loew stand up suddenly and shouted: "Press up! Press!"

Van Steyak grinned; "Here it comes! A stressful high-position press!"

Bang bang bang bang! !

Croatia's passing is very fast, almost always with one touch, not giving Germany any chance to get close, and comfortably pushing the ball up.

When the ball was sent to Su Ke's feet again, Su Ke was about to start.

boom!

Su Ke was tackled to the ground even while dribbling the ball.

Beep!

The whistle sounded and Bastian Schweinsteiger was booked for a foul.

Suk grinned, rubbed his calves, stood up, and whispered:

"That's right! The familiar feeling is back!"

That's what the defense against Suker is like.

If I can't defend myself, I'll knock you over!

If it weren't for Su Ke's recovery card, he would have been injured several times by these fierce fouls.

Suk got up from the ground and glanced at Ram subconsciously.

The latter also looked at Suk.

The two of them recalled the 'injury' at the same time.

Ram avoided Sukh's eyes.

"Croatia's frontcourt set-pieces are still very passive!"

The German commentator was anxious.

He could understand this situation, the confrontation between strong teams, and the team that gained the advantage had many ideas to kill the other team.

Turnaround is not that easy!

But even if he understands, he still has some expectations.

But judging from the current situation, the German team played extremely passively overall due to tactical problems and lagging scores in the first half.

These Croatian guys are all experienced in many battles. They know very well how to use their advantages to snowball and how to turn their advantages into victory.

"Substitute someone else!"

Loew turned around and shouted: "Kros, Podolski warms up!"

He is ready to increase the ball output point in the midfield and the breakthrough point in the frontcourt.

Besic also saw this scene and turned around and said: "Tommy, Giorgio, warm up!"

Duimovich stood up suddenly.

Boss, he is finally going to use his demonic sword!

"Let's go!" Duimovich slapped Cjorluka on the back hard and shouted loudly; "I will take you to kill the German team!"

The two ran off the bench to warm up.

Kovacic wondered; "Why is he so excited? We are not only leading by one goal, acting like a savior!"

Kranica and other players on the side couldn't help but smile.

These young players are not very fond of Duimovic.

On the one hand, his technique is indeed a bit rough.

On the other hand, he has always been a substitute for Croatia, and it is estimated that it will be difficult for him to become the main player.

Unlike the absolute core such as Suker, Duimovic is the player who allows them to challenge.

Moreover, Duimovich's characteristics are too distinct.

In other words, Duimovic's role is limited to long-range shots!

This is a very functional player.

However, Duimovic's real role can only be shown in key games.

Croatia’s ‘nerve knife’ is not just a boast!

At 60 minutes, both sides made substitutions.

The German team replaced Khedira and Reus.

Cross and Podolski came off the bench.

Croatia replaced Rakitic and Strinic.

Duimovic and Djordjevic came on as substitutes.

Duimovic appeared in the central midfielder position, and his position was forward. In this position, he could shoot from a distance.

Djordjevic used Djordjevic, who was more physically fit, to deal with Podolski, so that he would not be blown up by the German team on the wing.

"Damn it!"

Seeing Croatia's substitution, Loew couldn't help but grit his teeth.

Besic responded too quickly.

They didn't give them any breathing space at all!

However, the German team still tried to attack along the wing of Kroos and Podolski.

But in the fierce pressing of Duimovic, Modric and Djordjevic, Podolski quickly lost the ball.

The ball was passed horizontally to Vukojevic.

Vukojevic looked up at the penalty area and chose to pass directly.

Although his passing ability is not as accurate as Modric, Rakitic and Srna.

But he still has a certain passing ability.

And he is also sure of this position!

The ball was hoisted into the penalty area, and Mandzukic suddenly held Hummels back.

"Mats! Get out of the way!"

Mandzukic roared.

Hummels resisted tightly and prevented Mandzukic from turning around.

In desperation, Mandzukic could only pad the ball with his feet.

He padded the ball behind him about two meters away from him.

And there, Suker suddenly rushed horizontally towards the ball.

"Stop him!"

Ram pulled Suker hard, but couldn't stop him.

But under Ram's shouting, Kroos suddenly rushed over and stretched out his foot to steal the ball.

Suker's feet suddenly buckled, and his whole body entered the penalty area, trying to get rid of Kroos.

But looking at the increasingly dangerous position, Kroos gritted his teeth, arched his body forward, and directly blocked Suker's running route.

Suker was on one leg, and had no ability to change direction. The two of them collided violently and fell to the ground.

Suker rolled twice on the lawn before he could stabilize his body.

Before he could react, the referee blew the whistle.

Beep!

The referee blew the whistle and pointed to the penalty spot.

At this moment, all the German fans in the stadium hugged their heads and were silent.

It's over!

On the other hand, the Croatian fans burst into violent cheers.

"Suker!! Created a penalty!!!"

"Is a hat trick coming?!!!——"

Klausevich shouted excitedly.

Since the second round, when Suker started to exert his strength, Croatia's offensive intensity has been astonishing.

Even a strong country like Germany was confused by their attack.

With two goals behind, there was another penalty kick, and the German team was on the verge of death!

Under the gaze of everyone, Suker got up from the ground, ran to pick up the ball beside him, and held it in his arms, but did not go to the penalty spot, but to the right.

Perisic was running towards the penalty area, ready to meet the opponent.

At this moment, he saw Suker walking towards him.

Bang!

The ball hit his chest hard, and Perisic was shocked.

Suker turned his head and said:

"You take the penalty!"

Perisic was stunned.

"This... this is the penalty you created!"

Suker waved his hand: "Do I need this one ball? Take it quickly, and be more confident!"

After that, Suker turned and left.

Perisic stared at Suker's back in a daze, then he took a deep breath and walked towards the penalty spot with a serious face.

"Oh~~ Suker gave the penalty kick to Perisic!"

"This is a good opportunity for Suker to get a hat trick, but he gave up this opportunity and wanted to help Perisic boost his confidence!"

"Perisic didn't score a goal in this European Cup. Compared with his performance in the club, he is indeed not good enough in the national team, and may even have fallen into a goal drought, but Suker took the initiative to give him a penalty kick to help Perisic boost his confidence."

At this time, Suker was on the penalty area line, raised his hands and clapped vigorously.

Signaling the fans to give Perisic some applause to encourage him.

The Croatian fans in the stadium catered to Suker and began to actively applaud Perisic and cheer for him.

After seeing the atmosphere become heated, Suker stood at the penalty spot.

He no longer needs to prove himself with a goal.

It doesn't matter whether it is a hat trick or not!

The key is to mobilize the overall state of the team and go further in the European Cup.

If a point can mobilize Perisic's state and enhance his confidence, Suker will give it.

At the coaching booth, Besic and Van Styak smiled at the same time.

"Finally, it looks good!"

If it was the old Suker, this guy would never give in.

Whoever tries to grab it, he will bite!

Perisic stood at the penalty spot, he measured the run-up distance and took a deep breath.

He didn't expect Suker to give in.

From the beginning, he regarded Suker as a target, but now he is willing to watch him score.

Perisic didn't know when he had this change.

Perhaps in the process of subtle influence, Suker really conquered himself with his performance.

He found it funny when he thought of his hostile thoughts to Suker.

Whether he could beat Suker was one thing, and he was quite courageous at that time.

Huh~~~~

Perisic exhaled slowly.

He did not look up at the goal.

At this time, the whole stadium was silent.

He knew very well how important his penalty was to Germany.

It was no exaggeration to say that this was a penalty that crushed Germany!

Score it!

Swish!

Perisic began to run up, and when he was close to the ball, he kicked it to the lower left corner without hesitation.

The touch of this kick was perfect.

The ball was pressed very well, almost a ground ball, with a tricky angle and a very fast speed.

The most important thing was that Neuer made a wrong judgment.

He rushed to the right!

Swish!

The ball went into the net!

After Perisic confirmed the goal, he saw the stands belonging to Croatian fans suddenly boiling.

The excited flush of faces gave out deafening cheers.

Perisic was a little dazed.

At this time, he felt that he was kicked.

His body naturally leaned forward, and a loud shout came from his ear.

"Why are you standing there? Celebrate! You scored the winning goal against Germany!"

Perisic's face turned red, and the next second, he knelt on the ground and yelled at the stands.

He clenched his fists and yelled hysterically.

Fuck the goal drought!

Fuck the pressure!

Fuck!!