The Ball at Your Feet

"Maybe we played too much in the first half? When walking on the sidelines, I saw a few Asian girls almost crying. One thing is that we did too much."

After leaving the field, the Brazilian walked into the locker room with a smile. As soon as he entered the dressing room, Carlos laughed.

"Hey, let them go too far, okay? That goal made us faceless, and we have to be booed when we return to China: an idiot who broke the door by an Asian."

Edmilson's remarks drew Cafu's ridicule with a smile, "You lose face, not us. It was you who said that you could stop him alone, not us to exaggerate."

"Moreover, this isn't a big deal, right? We weren't in the state yet." Carlos also sang and said, "Besides, it is not easy to be famous for Asians. Maybe this goal can be given to him. It’s worth a lot of benefits."

Amidst the laughter of several people, Edmilson turned his head.

"Captain, I have a question." Ronaldinho said, "This game is over, I want to exchange jerseys with him. He just told me a good word, and he will be my teammate in the future, I think others are good. I don't want to make future opportunities too rigid."

"You won't make the opportunity too rigid. As long as you make him a guide to the nightclubs in the Paris area, you can ensure that no matter how big his hatred is, he will be resolved."

This ridicule made Xiao Luo blush again. Everyone knows that he likes to have fun. This is not a good habit, but everyone knows that it is too difficult to persuade him to get rid of the problem. Not everyone is like Rivaldo who is absolutely not close to entertainment venues. Young people like to have fun. It is normal for the Brazilians. As the big brothers of the national team, everyone is at most when the opportunity is right. Just tap a few sentences on the side and play a vigilant role.

Cafu thought for a while and nodded, "Since he is your future teammate, he shouldn't be fooling around. If you want to change the jersey with him, change it."

Carlos sighed insignificantly. During the game, he also saw Zhao Yaning's talent, and with Zhao Yaning facing him, he originally thought that if Zhao Yaning had a good character, he would also want to change his jersey with Zhao Yaning. But since Ronaldinho has brought it up, he is not good at arguing with Ronaldinho.

"Are you still playing in the second half?" Ronaldinho asked his question again.

"Play for a while, help me in one, and then we shrink the defense, so that the defense line also hone." Ronaldo said.

Everyone on the scene did not speak. Although the Brazilian team was also undercurrent, everyone had to admit that Ronaldo's performance in the first half was worthy of a goal. Since the opponent is not strong, and he took the initiative to put forward the idea of ​​scoring, then he should help him score one.

"Then in the second half, it's best to change the way of playing." Scolari, who was standing at the door of the locker room, did not speak, but listened to the players quietly. Until this time, he interjected, "First half. There are too many long passes in the field, our heading ability is not very strong, and this seems to be one of the few advantages of the Chinese team, there is no need to play like this again. It is their midfield defense, although it is arranged The two midfielders are not very good. We should try to play in the middle. That is the way we should play."

The people in the dressing room listened to him, and everyone looked serious.

"There is also our defense. The problem of misalignment is too serious, and the problem of front pressure is too serious. This problem needs to be paid attention to. Then there is the set-piece defense, which is too relaxed and needs to be more vigilant." Scolari did not Without in-depth explanation, he knows very well what level of players his team is. If you say too much to them, it will only make them disgusted. If you click it, it’s the best for them. "Don’t be too easy just because the opponent is too weak. In knockout games, sometimes if you lose a ball, you lose all the set. Losing a ball is not a bad thing for us. The group stage problems were exposed earlier, and it’s the knockout. It can go further. If it is like 98, it will be really troublesome."

Many of the people present were participants in the 1998 game. Hearing these words, their faces were not very good.

Outsiders didn't quite understand the game at that time, but they knew what the reason was, so they were pulled off the horse by the French when their fingertips had touched the Hercules Cup.

"Don't play too much in the second half. Let's enter another one. Then just shrink appropriately, try the pass in the middle, and check the quality of our defense. Robert, in the first half, you seemed to be right. Have you found a way to deal with that little guy?"

Carlos nodded. Although he still didn't dare to say that he would definitely win one-on-one, but with a little cunning, a little experience, and a little physical confrontation, he could guarantee that Zhao Yaning would not be able to exert his abilities in the second half of the game.

"Don't stare at him in the second half, let other people move around, don't just care about one person's happiness."

Carlos nodded, expressing understanding.

"Remember, since we are here, we have to go as far as possible. I won't say anything like winning the championship, which will put you under psychological pressure, but in the face of such an opponent, if you can't win, you yourself Do you think you will be happy?"

of course not. Seeing the locker room boiled, Scolari didn't say anything anymore.

He knows exactly what kind of country Brazil is, as well as the fineness and strength of the Brazilian national team. He doesn't have to worry about these people's technical level, physical ability or even tactical ability. All he needs to do is to knead them together and let them go to the game. As long as these people have no internal problems and can guarantee a survival mentality on the field, then the Brazilian team, even if it is not the strongest team in the world, has the confidence to compete against any strong enemy.

But speaking of it, I have to thank the Brazilian team for its unbearable accomplishment. If it were not for the poor strength of the Brazil team a while ago, it would be impossible to build a lineup according to their actual needs. If you don’t look at the status, just look at fame, like in 1998, Dunga has already fallen to the J-League in Japan and insists on using him. Even if Ronaldo is in a bad state, he is forced to play. Obviously the team’s midfield is fatal. His shortcomings also insisted on playing midfield offense and defense with a team like France...If that were the case, no one could play well.

Thanks to their predecessors, they messed up the Brazilian team and finally allowed them to make drastic reforms after they took over.

In this World Cup, the Brazil team may not have much hope-the French team is at the peak of the spring and autumn, the golden generation of Portugal is also the last glory, and if the lineup is neat, the Italians are not left behind-but they lead themselves This team should be able to not be embarrassed, right?

At the same time, in another dressing room, the atmosphere is completely different.

Zhao Yaning threw his shirt aside, covered in a towel on his face, and didn't say a word for a long time. Although Dazhen and the others would pat him on the shoulder and encourage him when they walked past Zhao Yaning, but this couldn't change Zhao Yaning's current mood in the slightest.

The matchup with Carlos, since Carlos got his temper and started to target him, he has no chance at all.

Carlos is not a well-known full-back for defense. Although his card position is excellent, he still can't do it without leaking. Although his defense is old, he will be fooled and deceived. But even so, Zhao Yaning was still helpless with him.

Carlos’s explosive power is too good. Zhao Yaning’s proud explosive power is not enough in front of him. Sometimes, even if he has passed Carlos in one step, Carlos can still be in place in time when he turns around to chase after him. This is terrifying. Explosive power is something Zhao Yaning has never encountered before.

And his power is indeed great. It used to be just because his feet are not weak, but he often overlooks the strength of his strong muscles. Although Zhao Yaning's strength has also been improved, compared with him, it is completely insignificant.

And most importantly, his experience and consciousness. This is the first time Zhao Yaning has ever met someone who can disrupt his movements just by defensive steps and clever movements. And after adding a bit of physical confrontation and some foul kicks, he didn't even have any chance at all.

And such a guy turned out to be just a defender who is not good at defensively. So, what a terrible defender would Maldini be? If I met him, wouldn't it be impossible to have a chance at all?

In the training system, my own value is not low, but football games have never been a game that can be quantified by mathematics.

"It's a good game, there have been goals. Facing Brazil with a goal, what do you want?"

To be honest, it is precisely another sad thing for Zhao Yaning. If the game falls behind and your teammates are annoyed by it, it is naturally best to wait to find face. If not, it is a normal reaction to feel frustrated and feel powerless, but now in the dressing room, there is nothing wrong. Not only is no one worried, but there are also people who are complacent because of a chance to score a sneak attack. With such a dressing room atmosphere, what kind of football are you playing?

Zhao Yaning does not think that the Chinese team has any hope of winning, but in any case, it is too much to say that it is not enterprising in the face of a strong enemy. When Taxue played football, the national football was his goal. When he went abroad, everyone respected the word national football. How can the division of the national team be more comfortable than a championship team in the second division?

With such a player, it is no wonder that the Chinese team has been slow to break out of Asia.

Zhao Yaning was in a mess. On the one hand, Carlos' restraint on him made him understand how an excellent star plays. On the other hand, the national team's unpredictability also made him a little depressed. How can such teammates fight for victory with them?

"Okay, this game is just a cutscene. We can score goals and we are not ashamed. It is enough to play against Brazil."

"But I'm completely defeated against Carlos."

Zhao Yaning said helplessly. Not to mention the first half, the two sides of the Chinese team were exploded by the Brazilians. The defense of Carlos was just a big net, which made Zhao Yaning unable to escape.

"The game is not over yet, let's say you have scored a goal."

The game is not over yet.

This sentence made Zhao Yaning suddenly opened his eyes. Yes, the game is not over yet, how can I give up so easily? If you admit defeat in this way, what is the difference from the people around you?

What if all the teammates are not aggressive? What I need to face is just a person who is in opposition. If even I can't win, what qualifications do I have to ask my teammates to win?

"Big brothers,": Zhao Yaning stood up and bowed to everyone, "I was able to score consecutive goals in these two games. It is thanks to everyone's care. Let me tell you the big brothers, my agent is thinking about it. Help me find a Ligue 1 team to play, and I’m currently negotiating a contract. If I propose and play well in this game, I can also ask for a lot of money. Please help me, let me be my younger brother. I can make some money to spend. Thank you for being a brother."

Since you don't like fighting for the championship, then I won't mention victory. You won't refuse such a naked money request again, right?

"No problem, no problem." Zhao Yaning didn't know how much they had listened to, and the real effect, let's see you on the field.

Not long after the start of the second half of the game, Carlos discovered that the Chinese team's style of play had changed.

Their formation shrank. This is not surprising. Not many people had the courage to continue the attack after losing in the first half. And the physical exhaustion makes it impossible for them to maintain the full-court kick.

However, their contraction gave Zhao Yaning more space to run. Seeing Zhao Yaning who frequently moved to the center as soon as he played, Carlos couldn't help frowning.

This kid's style of playing, even if it doesn't cause any trouble, will consume a lot of physical strength for the Brazilian team.

But anyway, since the coach said that this is not his own responsibility, why bother with him? I have already figured out his playing method. The little guy has too little experience. Like Kaka in his team, he is a young kid who has just played. Such an opponent doesn't have much interest in confrontation. Since the coach wants his teammates to play with him, why bother to fight for him? Anyway, they will soon realize how difficult the kid is.

Indeed, as he expected, Zhao Yaning made the Brazilian defense aware of his existence.

In the forty-sixth minute, at the beginning of the game, left back Wu Chengying made a pass directly into the penalty area. Zhao Yaning made a leap to the top and succeeded, but it was a pity that the ball missed the goal.

Even so, the Brazilian team's defense is also a nervous dissatisfaction. Lúcio, Junior, and Edmilson are not short people. The header was caused by their omission. In their restricted zone, there are still such mistakes, it is difficult for each other to accept.

But Zhao Yaning's running position made them a little upset. The guy couldn't make a hit and retreated to the midfield. And also frequently cruising in the two ribs of the restricted area. This position is a bit too deep for the midfielder, but a bit forward for the defender. Especially under the three-back system, it is a little troublesome for this kind of powerful wing to run back and forth.

After all, the Brazilian team's defense line has not been established for long.

"I'm going to watch him." Edmilson volunteered, but Lucio shook his head and stopped him, "Don't bother, our first task is to establish a tacit understanding, not to block him alone. Look good. If he loses his position, he will be taken care of when he enters the penalty area. If he is only cruising outside the penalty area, leave him alone. In case he empties the back line, we will be even more troublesome."

Edmilson glanced at Lucio and said nothing. Obviously, in the first half of the raid, Lucio also saw the problem. The lack of tacit understanding of the Brazilian team's defense line is the most important thing. In contrast, Zhao Yaning's surprise attack and even the win or loss of this game are second things.

After all, the goal of the Brazilian team is the knockout, not this one.

And now, the thing to do is not to defend.

Soon the Brazilian team's attack hit the Chinese team's goal once.

Carlos threw a powerful out-of-bounds ball on the left line and flew directly into the penalty area. It is a pity that Lucio fouled for the top, which brought Brazil's offensive to an abrupt end.

Goalkeeper Jiang Jin immediately threw the ball to Zhao Junzhe, and then Zhao Junzhe passed the ball to Ma Mingyu. Ma Mingyu was about to run forward, but when he raised his head, he saw Zhao Yaning's raised hand and his dashing figure.

Did he run to the left? What kind of kick is this?

Ma Mingyu hesitated, but still passed the ball to Zhao Yaning.

When Zhao Yaning received the ball, he was still back, and at this moment, Junior immediately made up his back. Zhao Yaning stepped on the ball and leaned against Junior, then suddenly pulled the ball to the right, his center of gravity moved with the ball, and then turned quickly to the left, from Junior’s side. Rushed over.

But in front of him, Edmilson had already made up.

Being entangled by two guards, Zhao Yaning didn't have the confidence to break through. He didn't hesitate to say anything, he just banged the door vigorously.

Edmilson blocked most of the goal line, but Zhao Yaning's shot went towards the far corner. It's just a pity that this time of attack, because the distance was too far, and the ball path was also very predictable, Marcos easily saved the ball to the bottom line.

Taking a look at Edmilson and Junior, Zhao Yaning took two steps back and ran to the right.

This guy is dangerous.

Edmilson immediately followed. Although Zhao Yaning's level is not as good as the superstar he has seen, he is clearly the opponent's first attack point and the most threatening person in this game. Such a person needs some proper defense.

Wu Chengying took a right corner kick, and when Zhao Yaning moved, he was watched by Edmilson and Gilberto. However, this ball unexpectedly did not go towards the near post where Zhao Yaning was, but flew towards Ma Mingyu at the far post.

Cafu rushed over without hesitation. At the same time, Zhao Yaning ran to the outside of the penalty area, but Hao Da Pao ran to the inside of the penalty area. The Chinese team's running position made Edmilson at a loss for a while.

Still don't watch the defense, right? I've been fooled once. The opponent's striker is not a technical striker. Strength and headers are his advantages. The past few passes were all passed in the back state. This time, his state is facing the goal. Is the main attacker.

Ma Mingyu had already passed the ball at this time. But unexpectedly, in the face of Cafu's defense, he chose a low pass.

The opponent has a height advantage, so he will definitely play high. Cafu, who had this idea, was originally prepared to catch the opponent's high ball. Everyone jumped up, but only to realize that the ball was passed against the ground.

It seems bad. Cafu turned his head and watched the ball pass towards the center. However, it is gratifying that Edmilson has blocked the shooting angle of Hao Dapao in time. Even if he shoots, the greatest possibility is to hit Edmilson.

unless……

Hao Dapao took a sudden step forward, letting the ball pass behind him. Both Edmilson and Lucio, who had been fooled, tried to make up the defense, but Hao Da Pao blocked them and forced them to bypass him to catch up with the football.

And just after this step, they can only watch Zhao Yaning outside the penalty zone ask Gilberto's entanglement, ran towards the football, kicked and shot!

"The goal is scored! The Chinese team got a goal! Zhao Yaning scored twice! In the match against the Brazilian team, the teenager Zhao Yaning scored two consecutive goals and rewritten the score to 2-3 again. The Chinese team This game has overfulfilled the task, and it may create miracles!"

The TV narrator shouted loudly.

On the screen, the football flew into the corner of the goal, Zhao Yaning was surrounded by excited teammates, celebrating this incredible goal.

"This is a victory for team football. From Wu Chengying to Ma Mingyu to Hao Dapao and Zhao Yaning, everyone has made the most reasonable choice. This is the level that the Chinese football team should have. It is enough to fight the Brazilian team!"

Zhao Yaning couldn't hear the narrator Zhuang's crazy commentary. But he also felt a trace of pride at this moment: the strength of the Chinese team is not completely bad.

If we play at this rhythm, we still have hope.

Especially over there, Cafu, Lucio and Edmilson seem to be fighting.

"Kick it, be serious." After Cafu said a word, he walked over thinking about the frontcourt. It seems that the coach is right. In this game, it is indeed necessary for the defense to undergo some experience.

Fortunately, the advantage of the Brazil team is never the backcourt, but the offensive players in the frontcourt.

In the fifty-fifth minute, when Rivaldo took the ball, Cafu couldn't help but raise his head and glanced at Zhao Yaning, who was returning to defense at high speed.

Let me take a look at what we Brazilians do when we lose face.

Raise your hand for the ball.

Rivaldo saw Cafu's raised hand, without any hesitation, passed the ball diagonally far away. Wu Chengying posted it immediately, and Zhao Yaning followed. But Cafu stepped forward, stopped the ball in his chest, pushed forward, and suddenly accelerated, rushing through the double-team of the two.

Can the chest stop the ball still be used like this? Zhao Yaning never thought of playing this way.

But at this time, he couldn't think too much. He turned around and tried to catch up with Cafu, but Cafu didn't give him a chance to kick, and immediately made a low pass.

At this time, Zhao Yaning suddenly discovered that China's defense had also been emptied by Cafu's assault.

Ronaldo was standing at the far post, less than five meters from the goal, and shot.

The score once again became 4-2, and the little hope that the Chinese team had just ignited was extinguished again.

The strength of the Brazil team is really suffocating.