Chapter 1064 Top 16 Opponents
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Lao Zuo
Just 3 days later, the group stage started again.
The game time this time was different from before, it was directly advanced to 12 o'clock.
Moreover, the two matches of the same group will be played together.
The purpose is to prevent someone from playing tacit football in the last round and control the group ranking.
England also ushered in their last opponent in the group stage, Costa Rica.
In this game, Hodgson was already absent-mindedly studying his opponents in the next round before the game.
It is hard to say whether it is Greece, Côte d'Ivoire, or the small days.
But fortunately, these opponents are not strong.
Many fans took out their mobile phones to watch the [peak showdown] between China and Italy, but the match between England and Costa Rica was on the TV.
Compared to the former, the latter's game seems a bit lackluster.
Because it only started for 1 minute.
Gerrard opened the opponent's door with a heavy kick, and at the same time made the opponent realize the strength gap with England.
But Costa Rica isn't worried.
Even if they lose, they still have great hope of advancing.
Currently, both Italy and China have lost both games.
However, the Chinese team conceded 13 goals in two games. Even if they win Italy, they will still be ranked third due to goal difference.
On the other hand, Italy has conceded 2 goals in 4 games and failed to score a single goal.
For them, qualifying is only a theoretical possibility.
Costa Rica, which defeated Italy 1-0 in the second game, now has 3 points and a 3-goal difference.
Therefore, as long as they do not lose more than 4 points in this game, Italy will not win more than 4 points.
You can ensure qualifying!
As for the Chinese team, the media made precise calculations.
They can qualify as long as they beat Italy by 17 goals and England by more than 4 goals.
It has to be said that this probability is equivalent to a meteorite falling from the sky and accurately hitting the crater of Futu Mountain.
Then it directly caused the volcanic eruption, which happened to catch up with the plate movement, and directly caused the two islands of Honshu and Shikoku to sink.
Hey, do you think it was a coincidence?
Of course, this can only be imagined and is not realistic.
But as you can imagine, several teams tried their best.
Oh no, it's two teams.
Costa Rica immediately set up a super bus, and their belief in qualifying without losing four goals made them give up their attack.
But this fell into Hodgson's hands, and England began its own tactical exercises.
The game time is 34 minutes.
England scored another goal through a series of dazzling free kicks.
When the score of 2-0 reached Dune Stadium, the Italian team finally regained its energy.
The game time is 43 minutes.
Balotelli finally scored a goal, and the score on the field was 1-0.
Facing the old strong team and only conceded one goal, the performance of the two teams in the previous game made Prandelli a little helpless.
At halftime, Lindy heard about the situation.
"So, is it really possible for Italy to go home?"
Facing the Chinese team, they only scored 1 goal in the first half. It was useless no matter how hard England tried.
Gerald took a deep sip of water: "There is no fighting spirit. I feel like they gave up."
Lindy shook his head, the end of Apennines football.
If I remember correctly, Italy will not be seen in the next two World Cups.
After the start of the second half.
The England team continued their half-time drills, only to be counterattacked by Costa Rica and score a goal in the 78th minute of the second half.
The score of 2 to 1 was also maintained until the end.
England won with no injuries and no yellow cards. It was a harmonious victory.
In addition, Italy and China over there were still 1-0 until the end of the game.
The scene was dull and ugly.
It was even dubbed "the victory of the defense" by the Italian media.
These 3 points are really just a consolation prize.
The Italian team and the Chinese team both went home.
But there were some surprises in the Group C match.
Xiaori defeated Greece in the last game and qualified as second in the group.
In this way, according to the rules of the competition.
The top of Group A will face the second of Group B in the round of 16, and the top of Group B will face the second of Group A.
As the first place in Group D, England's opponent is naturally the second place in Group C: Little Days!
When Lindy and the Chinese fans got the news, they immediately became excited.
It was as if the inheritance engraved in the blood had been activated.
"I've waited for a long time and finally waited until today!"
"Lindy, don't be polite. I have already forgiven you for your previous abuse of the national football team!"
"Do you feel that the gene is activated?"
"Do you feel like your bloodline is awakening?"
"God's way is reincarnation. They have exhausted their national fortune and rushed into the top 16. Then send them back to the Pacific Ocean!"
The fans were so angry that no one paid attention to other games.
In the final round of Group A, Croatia lost to Mexico and was unfortunately eliminated.
The Magic Flute can only wait another four years.
Brazil and Mexico advanced together.
In Group B, the Netherlands and Chile teamed up to send Spain and France home. At the same time, they also created the biggest upset of this World Cup, causing heavy losses to many paranoid people.
And France's elimination is also the proper meaning of the group of death. Spain has lost, do you still want to win?
Group C: Colombia and Little Days.
Group D: England joins Costa Rica.
Group E: Switzerland and Ecuador.
Group F: Argentina and Nigeria.
Group G: Germany and Portugal.
Fortunately, Portugal got a goal difference in football in the last game.
German also cooperated and beat America 3-0.
Group H: Belgium and Algeria.
As a result, all the top 16 have been decided.
Considering commercial factors, the World Cup matches start from Group A and proceed in groups a day.
In this way, Group A and Group B will be the first to determine the top two teams in the group, and their games will start first.
The games from Group A to Group D in the upper half are also mixed.
The match between England and Little Day was scheduled for the second game.
For the top 16 games, it can no longer be compared with the group stage.
The coaching staff spent almost all night in the hotel studying the opponent, and so did Hodgson.
"We have a physical advantage, we can hit high and high, and we have a lot of passers and headers."
"We also have an advantage in midfield interception, but we still have to be careful with Keisuke Honda, Shinji Kagawa, and Makoto Hasebe. These three are all players in the five major leagues and may be some threats."
"On the back line, there are also many players who play in Europe, but their forwards still have big problems. They are only flexible and lack speed and body."
"It seems that Maguire can be given a rest. Facing the impact of Xiao Lingkuai, the traditional central defender suffers a bit."
"Henderson can attack the midfielder. In this game, I think Sturridge and Rooney can attack their defense. We can play 442."
"4132, right? I believe Lindy can stabilize him with just one midfielder!"
Hodgson couldn't help but interrupt the coaching staff's discussion: "An attacking midfielder, or even a center forward!"
The coaching staff all looked at Hodgson, wondering what it meant.
The old man raised his head and knocked on the table twice with a smile: "Lin is from China. He can at least exert 120% of his combat effectiveness in this game. End the battle early. It's time for us to study the Netherlands and Mexico. The top 8 opponents will be between them." between!"
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The game time this time was different from before, it was directly advanced to 12 o'clock.
Moreover, the two matches of the same group will be played together.
The purpose is to prevent someone from playing tacit football in the last round and control the group ranking.
England also ushered in their last opponent in the group stage, Costa Rica.
In this game, Hodgson was already absent-mindedly studying his opponents in the next round before the game.
It is hard to say whether it is Greece, Côte d'Ivoire, or the small days.
But fortunately, these opponents are not strong.
Many fans took out their mobile phones to watch the [peak showdown] between China and Italy, but the match between England and Costa Rica was on the TV.
Compared to the former, the latter's game seems a bit lackluster.
Because it only started for 1 minute.
Gerrard opened the opponent's door with a heavy kick, and at the same time made the opponent realize the strength gap with England.
But Costa Rica isn't worried.
Even if they lose, they still have great hope of advancing.
Currently, both Italy and China have lost both games.
However, the Chinese team conceded 13 goals in two games. Even if they win Italy, they will still be ranked third due to goal difference.
On the other hand, Italy has conceded 2 goals in 4 games and failed to score a single goal.
For them, qualifying is only a theoretical possibility.
Costa Rica, which defeated Italy 1-0 in the second game, now has 3 points and a 3-goal difference.
Therefore, as long as they do not lose more than 4 points in this game, Italy will not win more than 4 points.
You can ensure qualifying!
As for the Chinese team, the media made precise calculations.
They can qualify as long as they beat Italy by 17 goals and England by more than 4 goals.
It has to be said that this probability is equivalent to a meteorite falling from the sky and accurately hitting the crater of Futu Mountain.
Then it directly caused the volcanic eruption, which happened to catch up with the plate movement, and directly caused the two islands of Honshu and Shikoku to sink.
Hey, do you think it was a coincidence?
Of course, this can only be imagined and is not realistic.
But as you can imagine, several teams tried their best.
Oh no, it's two teams.
Costa Rica immediately set up a super bus, and their belief in qualifying without losing four goals made them give up their attack.
But this fell into Hodgson's hands, and England began its own tactical exercises.
The game time is 34 minutes.
England scored another goal through a series of dazzling free kicks.
When the score of 2-0 reached Dune Stadium, the Italian team finally regained its energy.
The game time is 43 minutes.
Balotelli finally scored a goal, and the score on the field was 1-0.
Facing the old strong team and only conceded one goal, the performance of the two teams in the previous game made Prandelli a little helpless.
At halftime, Lindy heard about the situation.
"So, is it really possible for Italy to go home?"
Facing the Chinese team, they only scored 1 goal in the first half. It was useless no matter how hard England tried.
Gerald took a deep sip of water: "There is no fighting spirit. I feel like they gave up."
Lindy shook his head, the end of Apennines football.
If I remember correctly, Italy will not be seen in the next two World Cups.
After the start of the second half.
The England team continued their half-time drills, only to be counterattacked by Costa Rica and score a goal in the 78th minute of the second half.
The score of 2 to 1 was also maintained until the end.
England won with no injuries and no yellow cards. It was a harmonious victory.
In addition, Italy and China over there were still 1-0 until the end of the game.
The scene was dull and ugly.
It was even dubbed "the victory of the defense" by the Italian media.
These 3 points are really just a consolation prize.
The Italian team and the Chinese team both went home.
But there were some surprises in the Group C match.
Xiaori defeated Greece in the last game and qualified as second in the group.
In this way, according to the rules of the competition.
The top of Group A will face the second of Group B in the round of 16, and the top of Group B will face the second of Group A.
As the first place in Group D, England's opponent is naturally the second place in Group C: Little Days!
When Lindy and the Chinese fans got the news, they immediately became excited.
It was as if the inheritance engraved in the blood had been activated.
"I've waited for a long time and finally waited until today!"
"Lindy, don't be polite. I have already forgiven you for your previous abuse of the national football team!"
"Do you feel that the gene is activated?"
"Do you feel like your bloodline is awakening?"
"God's way is reincarnation. They have exhausted their national fortune and rushed into the top 16. Then send them back to the Pacific Ocean!"
The fans were so angry that no one paid attention to other games.
In the final round of Group A, Croatia lost to Mexico and was unfortunately eliminated.
The Magic Flute can only wait another four years.
Brazil and Mexico advanced together.
In Group B, the Netherlands and Chile teamed up to send Spain and France home. At the same time, they also created the biggest upset of this World Cup, causing heavy losses to many paranoid people.
And France's elimination is also the proper meaning of the group of death. Spain has lost, do you still want to win?
Group C: Colombia and Little Days.
Group D: England joins Costa Rica.
Group E: Switzerland and Ecuador.
Group F: Argentina and Nigeria.
Group G: Germany and Portugal.
Fortunately, Portugal got a goal difference in football in the last game.
German also cooperated and beat America 3-0.
Group H: Belgium and Algeria.
As a result, all the top 16 have been decided.
Considering commercial factors, the World Cup matches start from Group A and proceed in groups a day.
In this way, Group A and Group B will be the first to determine the top two teams in the group, and their games will start first.
The games from Group A to Group D in the upper half are also mixed.
The match between England and Little Day was scheduled for the second game.
For the top 16 games, it can no longer be compared with the group stage.
The coaching staff spent almost all night in the hotel studying the opponent, and so did Hodgson.
"We have a physical advantage, we can hit high and high, and we have a lot of passers and headers."
"We also have an advantage in midfield interception, but we still have to be careful with Keisuke Honda, Shinji Kagawa, and Makoto Hasebe. These three are all players in the five major leagues and may be some threats."
"On the back line, there are also many players who play in Europe, but their forwards still have big problems. They are only flexible and lack speed and body."
"It seems that Maguire can be given a rest. Facing the impact of Xiao Lingkuai, the traditional central defender suffers a bit."
"Henderson can attack the midfielder. In this game, I think Sturridge and Rooney can attack their defense. We can play 442."
"4132, right? I believe Lindy can stabilize him with just one midfielder!"
Hodgson couldn't help but interrupt the coaching staff's discussion: "An attacking midfielder, or even a center forward!"
The coaching staff all looked at Hodgson, wondering what it meant.
The old man raised his head and knocked on the table twice with a smile: "Lin is from China. He can at least exert 120% of his combat effectiveness in this game. End the battle early. It's time for us to study the Netherlands and Mexico. The top 8 opponents will be between them." between!"
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