Chapter 443 Another hat trick!

Chapter 443 Another hat trick!
In the 30th minute of the game, Kimmich dribbled the ball forward and passed Zhao Jinge diagonally.

Zhao Jinge missed the ball and turned around to play with Henderson, and then pierced the England defense with a through ball.

Werner rushed over diagonally, stopped the ball with a flick of the outside of his foot, and faced Stones directly.

Because Zhao Jinge had previously killed Stones when facing his old teammate, and it also gave Werner a slight illusion that he could play with me.

As a result, it turns out that Stones can become an integral part of the Manchester City dynasty's backcourt. His strength is absolutely no problem, it's just that someone is too strong.

As expected, Werner, who was dribbling the ball forward, was easily intercepted by Stones, and England launched another counterattack.

Seeing that Werner was unable to pose a threat, Zhao Jinge turned to help Thomas Muller.

Muller has always been used to ambush behind the center and wait for opportunities, but Germany now has Werner and Zhao Jinge in the frontcourt, and the ball is not divided enough. If he goes over again, he will just stare in the middle.

But ambushing in the wing is not what he is good at. This is the most important reason why Werner seems to have more opportunities than him. It is really not that Zhao Jinge favors one over the other.

However, with Zhao Jinge's initiative to change positions in the winger, Thomas Muller finally got a chance.

This time it was a cross from the wing, not a scimitar-style long pass from a 45-degree angle in the penalty area, but a diagonal pass from the wing as he prepared to reach the baseline.

The football rolls directly to the goal, the kind that can be knocked in with just a light touch.

Thomas Muller reacted quickly and scored with a shot, but because of his speed, England's defenders let him jump into the offside trap without any special arrangements.

Thomas Muller knelt down and pounded the lawn hard to vent his frustration.

After two consecutive missed attacks, it was England's turn to show off.

Ali and Lingard hit the wall in midfield and then distributed the ball to Trippier.

Trippier dribbled the ball and pretended to cut inside, but in fact he rushed to the baseline and then dribbled the ball straight towards the goal.

Hummels stepped forward to block, but Trippier did not hesitate and passed the ball out of the penalty area.

Harry Kane arrived just in time and fired a volley.

The football was slightly higher than the crossbar and scared the Germans into a cold sweat.

At the end of the first half, the German team made its last attack. The substitute players and assistant coaches on the sidelines had already stood up, waiting for the whistle to sound before entering the locker room.

The commentators in the studio also began to plan how to interpret Zhao Jinge's goal during the halftime break.

At this moment, the storm broke out again.

When the game reached the 43rd minute, Royce once again moved forward. After receiving the ball on the left, he tried to break forward, but was stuck on the left by Ali. There was also Lingard nearby. Chase.

Royce had no choice but to pass the ball to Toni Kroos in the left corner of the penalty area.

Teacher Tony caught the ball with his back, stopped the ball, took a step back, and passed the ball back to Royce.

The German winger took a step forward after stopping the ball. After getting rid of Ali, he took the ball towards the top of the arc. Before Kyle Walker, who was inward, stepped forward to block the position, he suddenly changed direction and dribbled forward, trying to force a breakthrough. Kyle Walker.

Zhao Jinge in front has always been between Maguire and Stones, keeping himself from being in an offside position. Especially after seeing Royce getting rid of Ali and approaching Kyle Walker with the ball, he tightened up even more. nerve.

When he saw the Rockets trying to force Walker, he pointed behind Maguire and shouted.

After Royce blocked Walker with his body, he did not pass the ball immediately, but continued to lead forward, directly to the top of the arc. Maguire finally couldn't sit still and decisively pushed his position forward, trying to Team up with Walker to flank Royce.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he started, the German winger sent a pass from behind.

When Royce dribbles the ball towards the England penalty area, Zhao Jinge's position is always between Maguire and Stones.

He was very alert not to let himself get into an offside position, always moving with the movement of England's two centre-backs.

When Maguire decided to attack, Stones, another experienced central defender in England, obviously understood and he also pressed forward at the same time.

If Zhao Jinge had not reacted in time at this time, he would have fallen into an offside trap like Thomas Muller before him.

Even if Royce passes the ball behind him, Zhao Jinge will be offside if he catches up.

But Zhao Jinge first withdrew with Stones, but then pointed his hand behind Maguire. Then he suddenly stopped at a position almost level with Stones, turned around and started to advance forward.

Royce saw Zhao Jinge's gesture and sent the ball to Maguire's side and back with understanding.

Zhao Jinge's original retreat movement confused Stones and made his old teammates from Manchester City think that Zhao Jinge was going to withdraw.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Jinge suddenly turned back and rushed forward quickly.

After Royce passed the ball, Zhao Jinge quickly penetrated behind Maguire, forming a beautiful anti-offside move.

The whole process happens in a blink of an eye, but it's very complicated to say.

The alert Zhao Jinge used his running position to get rid of Stones' entanglement and quickly rushed into the England penalty area behind Maguire. After catching up with Royce's pass, he fired a low shot with his left foot and scored easily again. Breaking the goal guarded by Pickford.

He scored twice in the first half, helping the German team establish a two-goal lead!

"In the last few seconds of stoppage time, Zhao Jinge scored at the buzzer. The pressure on the England team increased by one point. The Germans are one step closer to the semi-finals."

"The performances of Thomas Muller and Werner are so disappointing, and Zhao Jinge's performance is so surprising. Loew is really the envy of every head coach, even the two forwards are in poor condition. , but there are still people who can step up and lead the team forward."

Harry Kane stood in the midfield. I don’t know whether it was because the lights were too dazzling or because Zhao Jinge was too dazzling. He squinted his eyes slightly, making it difficult to see the hidden emotions inside. But at this moment, everyone can feel the loneliness in his heart. .

Ever since he emerged at Tottenham, Zhao Jinge has always been a nightmare hanging over him. He had suffered a complete defeat in club games before, but now he came to the national team and watched the opponent score twice!

This is really unbearable.

The game restarted, and as soon as the England team gave the ball away, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half.

Players entered the tunnel one after another, and the whole audience was cheered by German fans.

In the dressing room of the German team, the players were also very excited. The cheers were ringing non-stop. Everyone encouraged each other and was full of desire for victory.
What Loew saw when he walked into the locker room was such a thriving scene. The old handsome man didn't stop him, he just stood at the door, holding his shoulders and watching with relief.

"Why don't you go in and say something?"

The assistant coach who was accompanying him looked at Loew standing outside the door and asked.

"No need, the current state is just right, this team atmosphere, this is what I pursue, now I am more confident to get to the end!"

After everyone had almost rested, Loew slowly walked into the locker room and reminded his players a few words:

"Okay, okay, let's save the celebration until the end of the game. We already have an absolute advantage. We must defend well in the second half and don't let the victory fly away!
There are forty-five minutes left in the game. We can score two in the half. Of course they also have opportunities, so take them seriously! "

After speaking, Loew walked out of the locker room again.

The tactical game that should be arranged has been arranged before, and everything that needs to be said has been said. I can only give a few instructions to strengthen the defense. How the game will be played in the future can only be decided by God.

Although the coach did not arrange it, Germany clearly shrank its defense line and strengthened its defense in the second half.

The two full-backs reduced their forward pressure, and Toni Kroos no longer frequently passed the ball forward, but instead strengthened the passing and control of the midfield.

England's offense improved slightly, but still couldn't open up the situation.

The English became more and more anxious, and their movements became louder. The smell of gunpowder began to permeate the court. Henderson and Lingard even took cards on Zhao Jinge, which made the atmosphere on the court even more tense.

In the 60th minute of the game, Loew took the lead in making substitutions.

Werner came off, Sane came on, Muller returned to the center, Zhao Jinge continued to advance, and the German team changed into a 4-5-1 formation.

Sane was already suffocating on the bench and was very active as soon as he came on the field.

As a result, the German team's originally airtight defense began to reveal gaps.

In this regard, Loew did not say anything on the sidelines, which fueled Sane's desire to attack. Southgate couldn't help being surprised and kept waving from the sidelines, asking the players to attack the right side of the German team.

England's attack tilted significantly to the right.

They have a beautiful idea, they want to seize the midfield gap left by Sane and attack, but the prerequisite is that you have to block the German team's attack!
In the 69th minute of the game, Sane took the ball from the right for the third time after coming on the field.

The opponent Maguire stepped forward again, preparing to teach Sane how to behave, but this time Sane did not force himself, but cooperated with Toni Kroos, who passed the ball to the baseline with an overhead ball. nearby.

Sane unloaded the ball easily and did not cross immediately, but dribbled inside.

Royce, Thomas Muller, and Zhao Jinge all rushed into the England penalty area. Even Toni Kroos, who had just passed the ball, came to the outside of the penalty area.

Maguire saw that Henderson and Ashley Young had come in for support, so he confidently attacked Sane.

Sane caught the gap and passed the ball over just as Maguire had left Thomas Müller.

Thomas Muller stepped forward to receive the ball, and Henderson stepped up to grab the ball at the same time.

"Sane swept the ball into the middle of the penalty area, Thomas Muller stepped forward to receive it, Henderson blocked it from behind to prevent Thomas Muller from turning around, and Toni Kroos came in and asked for the ball!"

It’s a long story, but everything happens in an instant.

Thomas Muller didn't pause at all when he came to the football. He raised his right foot, crossed the football, and then knocked hard with his heel.

The football rolled past Henderson's feet and came to the left side of the small penalty area.

A few feet stuck out in the middle, but none of them touched the football.

Until Zhao Jinge appeared.

Zhao Jinge didn't know how the football came to him inexplicably, but it didn't stop him from touching the ball before Henderson.

Almost the same action as Thomas Muller, raising his foot to miss the ball, and then dropped his right foot just as the football rolled over the sole of his foot, knocking the heel hard.

Unlike Thomas Muller, Zhao Jinge aimed in the direction of the goal.

I can only say that this is luck, not even God can stop it when it comes!

"Did the ball go in?"

"The ball is in!"

"Sane passed the ball directly to Thomas Muller, who directly heeled the ball towards the goal. Zhao Jinge turned his back to the goal and scored with his heel!
Two consecutive exquisite heels led to this exquisite pass. If this is just a coincidence, then this ball is simply a gift from God to the German team! "

In the 71st minute of the game, 3-0, Zhao Jinge scored his second hat trick of this World Cup. There was basically no suspense in this game.

On the other side of the court, Southgate sat on his coaching bench without saying a word. The team's offensive and defensive balance had been completely broken.

The offensive end failed to score, and in turn, the Germans easily broke through the defense.

The offensive efficiency of the Germans is obviously much better than that of the British. Is it right or wrong to abandon the traditional 442 of British football and stick to the 3142 formation?

The outside world has been criticizing him for forcing the use of a 3142 formation, but the England team is now in the process of rebuilding, and he only has so many cards in his hand. He has just managed to piece together the current offensive system. Now it seems that it can still be used.

How could he possibly use the aging Ashley Young as a wide midfielder if there were other better options? ! How could Lingard be allowed to partner with Ali? !

If we turn around and go back to the old path, we will definitely not be able to go far given the current offensive quality of the England team's frontcourt players.

And even if they can keep defending, the England team will not be able to survive the penalty shootout. Instead of dying cowardly, it is better to use the heavy troops assembled in the frontcourt to fight!
With Kyle Walker and Trippier, two excellent full-backs who can attack and defend, and an offensive system headed by Harry Kane, Southgate feels that his tactics may still be successful.

But why does the German team have Zhao Jinge! He alone shattered all the hopes of the England team!

The game restarted, and England kicked off. The German team, which had a big lead, stopped being conservative and started its own high-pressure press. After stealing the ball, it immediately launched a continuous attack on England's defense.

After the German team scored three goals, Southgate really had no good solution. He could only arrange the players on the field to defend as steadily as possible. The defensive formation also shrunk relatively, and the whole team stayed more compact. Position, there is no hope of winning anymore, but we can't continue to lose goals!
(End of this chapter)