Chapter 441 The Battle between Britain and Germany

Chapter 441 The Battle between Britain and Germany
Before the quarter-finals, the German team's coaching staff studied England's player characteristics and tactics, and called the players for a meeting to discuss how to limit the opponent's offense and how to break through the opponent's defense.

As they get closer and closer to the Hercules Cup, the team's players have also cheered up, discarded all distractions, and focused entirely on the World Cup.

For many players, there may only be one chance to win a championship in a lifetime.

If you cannot seize such an opportunity, you will live with regrets for the rest of your life.

"England's defense is very solid. They mainly use defensive counterattack tactics and will play more cautiously.

However, the transition from defense to offense will be very fast. Therefore, when defending, they must keep an eye on their core midfielder Ali and limit his ball play, which can effectively reduce or even contain the opponent's quick counterattack. "

“In addition to Ali who deserves attention, Harry Kane, Stones from Manchester City, Sterling, Kyle Walker and others needless to say, they are all the focus of our attention.

In addition, their goalkeeper Pickford is also very good. From the group stage to the knockout rounds, his performance has been very stable. This is a person with extremely strong reaction speed, keen prediction and insight, and A goalkeeper who is good at attacking.

Well, having said all that, I just want to tell you that with this England lineup, their strength is definitely not weak, and you must be very energetic! "

Loew also put in a lot of effort to prepare for the game. On the training ground, the coach divided the players into two groups, and one group simulated the French team for simulated training.

However, not long after the fight started, everyone realized that such simulations were actually meaningless, so they just looked for some psychological comfort.

Everything still has to be proven on the field. The outside world is generally optimistic about the German team, but they know their own affairs. At least judging from the training, several older players such as the Turkish Deadman are in a severe slump. Royce's performance has been ups and downs. It's also a bit big, and Draxler has just returned from injury.

The substitutes have their own characteristics, but if they really want to take the lead, Loew can't find the courage.

The entire German team really depends on Zhao Jinge, Teacher Guo, Teacher Tony, Muller and a few other people to support it.

Time quickly came to early July, and the quarter-finals finally began.

Germany vs England, Belgium vs Brazil, Croatia vs Russia, Uruguay vs France.

The two games between England, Germany and Russia started later. France was still the first to start, followed by Belgium later.

It was Griezmann who shined again in France. It was his assist in the 40th minute that helped France take the lead over Uruguay. Then he scored again in the 60th minute, completely shattering the Uruguayan's hopes. Helped the French team defeat their opponents with a total score of 2-0 and became the first team to advance to the semi-finals.

Then Belgium came on stage. On the evening of July 6th, local time, the World Cup quarter-finals ushered in a focus game, Brazil versus Belgium, and this game became a wonderful performance by De Bruyne.

Just two minutes into the game, De Bruyne intercepted the ball in the frontcourt and shot a long shot from the top of the arc in the penalty area. The football missed the left goal post. In the eighth minute, Brazil's corner kick from the left was passed into the penalty area. Miranda nodded and then rubbed the ball. Thiago Silva hit the ball towards the goal and the football hit the left goal post and popped out.

In the 13th minute, Belgium got a corner kick on the left. De Bruyne took the ball and Kompany made a false shot from the front. The football hit the arm of Fernandinho, their former Manchester City teammate. goal! Belgium one to zero Brazil!

In the 26th minute, Marcelo took the ball from the left and made a fake move to get rid of the defense. Then he suddenly took a long shot. The ball was saved by Courtois when he fell to the ground.

In the 31st minute, Lukaku took the ball in the backcourt and pushed past Fernandinho. The instep of his right foot was passed to De Bruyne who was on the right. De Bruyne hit the ball from the right side of the penalty area. Got the horn!

Belgium beats Brazil 2-0! Expanded the lead!

In the 36th minute, Marcelo passed the ball from the left, Jesus headed the ball and the ball missed the right post.

One minute later, Coutinho shot a cloud-penetrating arrow in the Couture area, and the ball was saved by Courtois.

In the 41st minute, Belgium got a free kick opportunity in front of the left corner of the penalty area. De Bruyne took the penalty and directly attacked the goal. The ball was lifted over the crossbar by Alisson Becker. Belgium got a corner kick on the left side. The corner kick was taken by Kompa. Neighbor hit the goal with his heel and the ball was confiscated by Alisson.

In the 45th minute, Neymar broke into the left side of the penalty area and fell to the ground under Meunier's defense. The referee indicated that there was no problem and the game continued.

Back in the second half, Brazil took the lead in making adjustments, with Firmino replacing Willian.

In the 51st minute, Marcelo took the ball on the left side of the penalty area, turned around, got rid of the defense, and passed the ball across the goal. Firmino failed to outflank him and the football passed by.

One minute later, Neymar took the ball from the left and cut into the penalty area before falling to the ground under Fellaini's defense. The referee still did not call a foul.

In the 56th minute, Jesus passed Vertonghen through the crotch on the right side of the penalty area and fell to the ground under Kompany's interception. The referee still did not call a foul. After VAR confirmation, the referee maintained the original decision.

In the 76th minute, Brazil, which had been attacking for a long time, regained a victory! Coutinho sent a pass from the front of the penalty area, and Augusto, who had just come on as a substitute, shook his head and scored the goal! Brazil beats Belgium one to two!
But this goal was also the last goal for the Brazilian team. Until the end of the game, they failed to get any more chances to score!
In the end, Brazil lost to Belgium 1-2 and missed the semi-finals of the World Cup. Belgium advanced to the semi-finals again after 32 years.

De Bruyne, who scored a goal and caused an own goal by his opponent, was elected the best player of the game, and shouted at the post-match press conference that Zhao Jinge wanted to meet him in the final and continue the European Cup final battle two years ago!
Zhao Jinge first congratulated Belgium for reaching the semi-finals, and expressed the hope that De Bruyne would not break his promise before the final.

After Belgium, it was Germany's turn.

At noon on July 7, local time, England and Germany met for the first time in the World Cup since the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup at the Samara Arena. All the past events are now over.

"That time in 2010, Thomas Muller, Neuer and Boateng were all there. You will still play as the main players in this game. Should you relive the dream of hunting down your opponent eight years ago, or let your opponent take revenge? You make your own choice.”

"Royce, you only have one goal and one assist now. For many people, this is already a very good data, but for you, do you think this is the performance you should have?
Maybe for a player like you, the data can't explain the problem, but IMHO, you must perform better in subsequent games! "

"Zhao, I think as the best football player in the world, you must win a World Cup championship!"

Does chicken soup help? At least it's very useful in the arena.

Unlike Guardiola's chicken soup, Loew's chicken soup is so eccentric that it can be said to be customized and poured exclusively into the stomachs of core players.

As for the England team opposite, they started praying to gods before the World Cup even started. In addition, Southgate seemed to have used some witchcraft, and the chicken soup atmosphere in the locker room was even stronger than that of the German team.

The game is about to start, and everyone is entering the player channel one after another.

As the top players on both sides, the live cameras of all TV stations were first focused on Harry Kane and Zhao Jinge.

Two of the Premier League's top strikers smile and embrace. It has to be said that in the football circle, once the level reaches a certain level, you can see many familiar opponents in almost every competition.

Zhao Jinge first greeted his teammates in the club, and then smiled and bumped fists with Sterling.

Sterling put on a serious expression, "Zhao, I have a suggestion, how about you defend me?"

"It's not impossible. As long as you become the goalkeeper, I can hang around you throughout the game."

"That's not necessary!"

……

"Both players are on the field. Maybe this is fate. The two star teams in the World Cup once again meet in the quarter-finals. Fans from both sides have already started a decisive showdown in the stands. Although the players from both sides have a close relationship in private, Yes, but once you get on the court, you are a relentless opponent.”

All football legends from both sides appeared on stage, and even the presidents of the two countries came to cheer in person.

For Germany and England, the significance of this game is indeed no less than a national war. The outcome is not only related to face and reputation, but also political and economic. Both sides have reasons to fight.

The stands on all sides are clearly divided. Although there are neutral fans mixed in, you can still clearly see their respective main colors, one side is red and white, the other side is black and red, dancing separately.

“The German team plays in a 4-4-2 formation.

Forward: Werner, Zhao Jinge;

Midfielder: Reus, Toni Kroos, Gundogan, Thomas Muller.

Defenders: Hector, Hummels, Boateng, Kimmich;

Goalkeeper: Neuer. "

“England three one four two.

Forwards: Sterling, Harry Kane;
Attacking midfielder: Ashley Young, Alli, Lingard, Trippier;
Midfielder: Henderson;

Defenders: Maguire, Stones, Kyle Walker.

Goalkeeper: Pickford. "

Before the game, the captains of both teams read out declarations against racial discrimination.

It's not dark yet, but the huge lights on the sidelines have all been turned on. From the inside, it seems as if the entire stadium is bathed in light, making the already excited players even more excited and eager to get started right away.

As the Turkish referee Kashi blew the whistle, the battle finally opened.

Less than a minute into the game, Ali pulled the ball in the middle and turned around to break through two defenders. However, this time Marseille's pick-up pass went directly into the arms of Neuer.

A minute later, Zhao Jinge overtook the ball at almost the same position, but unfortunately his shot hit Stones on the thigh.

In the third minute, Royce dribbled the ball at high speed from the wing, but when he broke through Trippier on the right side of the penalty area, he was tripped to the ground by the Tottenham full-back. The referee decisively whistled for a foul.

Zhao Jinge personally took the penalty, but the free kick 25 meters in front of the goal flew high against the wall.

The German team got a corner kick opportunity on the left. Zhao Jinge sent the ball to the goal but Pickford picked it off.

Just thirty seconds later, the England team counterattacked. Sterling broke free from the front of the penalty area and was about to shoot, but was knocked down by Hummels head-on.

Harry Kane's free kick also hit the wall, and it was Germany's turn to attack again.

"The pace of the game is too fast! In less than five minutes of the game, the two sides launched multiple attacks. The atmosphere on the scene was so tense that people were breathless from the first second of the game. Such a game may be exciting, but for the players But it is a major test for our physical strength.”

"Ali, Sterling, Zhao Jinge, and Royce all performed very actively, but the other players are still a bit dull, especially Thomas Muller and Werner, who have high hopes. They must stand up and prove themselves with better performances. .

At this critical moment, let us wait and see who can show the true colors of a hero! "

Southgate originally thought that Stones and Zhao Jinge were in the same club, and he was very familiar with Zhao Jinge's style. He should be the best choice to defend Zhao Jinge, but judging from these few minutes, Stones could not keep up with Zhao Jinge at all. rhythm.

The England team could only make adjustments quickly, with Henderson in charge of Zhao Jinge and Kyle Walker in charge of Royce.

The effect is a little bit, but not very big. There is no one in this world who can prevent Zhao Jinge to death with single defense. It mainly depends on the cooperation of two people to restrain Zhao Jinge.

By the same token, there is probably no one in the world who can remain unstoppable under the attack of Henderson, Stones, and Maguire. Even if he is a loser, he cannot withstand the encirclement and suppression of three big men!
After experiencing the crazy exchange of blows in the early stage, the offensive of both sides began to slow down, and the main battlefield was still in the midfield.

Many people say that Ali is the most overrated player. It is not surprising in the online world where everything can be sprayed with a keyboard, but if a person who has actually played and watched football still says this, then he It must be biased.

Regardless of his future demise at the speed of light, looking at his early performance at Tottenham and this World Cup, Ali, the core midfielder of the England team, is definitely worthy of his name. In the eyes of English fans at this time, his talent may be better than Bellingham, who has become very popular since his debut, is the most talented midfielder in England after the two Germans!

In the 13th minute, Ali took the ball in the midfield and lifted the ball over the heads of Gundogan and Werner, once again causing waves of cheers from the English fans.

However, unlike Zhao Jinge and Royce who were unforgiving when they were in a position of strength, he immediately released the ball after getting rid of it, and the ball was quickly assigned to the wing.

Trippier rushed forward and ran with the ball.

Toni Kroos ran over quickly and blocked Trippier.

Trippier quickly touched the ball twice with his left foot, continuously changed directions to get rid of Gundogan, and cut inside the penalty area. The German team's penalty area was suddenly filled with turmoil!
(End of this chapter)