There is a belief called football

Chapter 337 Quarterfinals

The Australia Stadium in Sydney, a sea of ​​red, in the middle of the sea, "UAE" signs are held sporadically, which are fans of the United Arab Emirates.

Judging from the scene, Chinese fans account for about [-]%. China is not far from Australia, and it is easier for domestic fans to come here. For the "UAE" in the Middle East, it seems out of reach to fly to "Australia" in East Asia to watch a game.

When the lottery was drawn before the game, the Chinese team got the home team jersey, which means that the Chinese team can wear the red jersey for the home game in this game, and the UAE can wear their away jersey.

When the players of the Chinese team came out to warm up, the audience burst into cheers. The players waved at the fans. Li Qiao saw several yellow figures in the sea of ​​red. Looking carefully, they were fans wearing Dortmund jerseys. The shape of them was like a five-pointed star, which was the shape of the Chinese flag. I don’t know if it was a coincidence or the fans did it on purpose.

Due to historical reasons, the relationship between Australians and the Premier League is relatively close, so most of the neutral fans support "Wei Xiao". In the hearts of the locals, Li Qiao's status is not as good as that of Wei Xiao. Many white fans at the scene wore "Tottenham Hotspur" jerseys to watch the game.

*****
Before the game, Stan talked about difficulties in an interview with CCTV, but no one seemed to believe it. Everyone knows the principle of being prepared for danger in times of peace, but few people can really do it.

CCTV football reporter "Liu Siyuan" asked: "Coach Stan, how many are you going to win in this game?"The implication is how much is the minimum consumption, which is a popular saying in China now.

Stan is very disgusted with this unprofessional way of asking. Football is round, and his charm lies in its unpredictability. How can he be so arrogant?

"The strength of the United Arab Emirates is different from those of the opponents in the group stage, and they are opponents of different levels",
"So what do you think of 'Omar', the player known as 'Bay Messi'"?
"His characteristics are not like Messi, but now whenever there are talented players in various countries, they are called "so-and-so Messi". I think he is more like "Xavi", a commander-type player."

"How to say"?the reporter asked.

"He wasn't quick, but he had a very clear mind and a great understanding of the art of football," Stein said.

Liu Siyuan didn't quite understand.

Stein went on to say: "Michelangelo had those lines in his mind before he started to sculpt, and before Omar passed the ball, he could already predict whether his teammates would get the ball comfortably."

"Is it really that powerful?"
"This is a feeling. We call him talent. Believe me, I have only seen this feeling in one person, and that is Li Qiao."

In fact, many fans in China have the illusion that there are no high-level players in Asia except Japan, South Korea, and China, but this is not the case.

Liu Siyuan couldn't ask any more questions. He originally only wanted to know how much the Chinese team's goal was to win, but when Stan talked to him about football philosophy, he couldn't keep up the conversation. "Then I wish the Chinese team a big victory," Liu Siyuan finally said.

"Thank you, thank you fans all over the country for your support."

*****
The commentator for this game is "Jiayuan" partnering with the old international "Xu Yang".

The aftermath of last year's World Cup has not gone away, and the football atmosphere in China has been stimulated, and this Asian Cup is another opportunity for Chinese fans to release their inner passion.

Xu Yang was very excited. He talked a lot before the game, all of which were reviews of last year's World Cup, especially the life-and-death battle against England.

"Director Xu, I know you are very excited, but can we focus on this game first," Jiayuan said.

"Hehe, I'm sorry, I really...", Xu Yang originally wanted to talk about the England game again, but this time he restrained himself, "Okay, then let me introduce the starting list of the Chinese team first."

"There are several changes in the starting lineup of the Chinese team this time.

Goalkeeper - Wang Dalei.

Defense line - Qi Bing, Zhou Dun, Wei Xiao, Chen Fei.

Midfielders - Liao Lisheng, Wang Kong, Zhang Xizhe.

Frontcourt - Lin Zhijian, Ding Mu, Li Qiao.

433 formation".

"Stan has recruited a lot of newcomers this time, and they are very courageous," Jiayuan said.

"But I think there is no problem. After all, the skeleton of last year is still there, especially the defense line has not moved, which ensures the stability of the team. The replacement of the old and the new in the frontcourt is more to prepare for the next World Cup."

"However, Stan's style has always been like this. When Camacho left, he also made drastic changes after he took office. If it weren't for Stan's determination to forge ahead, we would not have seen that exciting scene in Brazil."

"Yes, so trust Stan. At least I personally support Stan's change. Even if I can't win the Asian Cup because of the use of new players, I can accept it. After all, the goal of this Chinese team is Russia three years later," Xu Yang said.

"Then let me introduce you to the starting lineup of the UAE.
Goalkeeper - Nasser.

The defense goes from right to left - Sankur, Salem, Garib, Heikal.

Double defensive midfielders-Ismail and Amir.

The forward line goes from right to left - Hammadi, Omar, Mahbhut.

Single striker - Khalil.

4231 formation".

"The two people who may pose a threat to the Chinese team are "Mabuhut" and "Omar". This "Mabuhut" scored the fastest goal in the history of the Asian Cup in the group stage."

"Yes, 14 seconds, the record for the fastest goal in the Asian Cup," Jiayuan said.

"Okay, the players have entered the field, and the national anthem is about to be played. We will watch the game together later."

*****
The coach of the United Arab Emirates "Mahdi Ali" took the initiative to say hello after seeing Stan. Ali led the UAE Olympic team to participate in the London Olympics, and Stan led the Chinese national team to participate in the World Cup in Brazil. Both of them were undisputed heroes in their respective countries. At this time, they were also heroes and cherished heroes. They shook hands with each other.

In the first half, the UAE kicked off first. After the kick-off in the middle circle, the UAE's four offensive players in the frontcourt - Hammadi, Mahbhut, Omar, and Khalil. Except for Omar, the other three players spread out.

The purpose of spreading out is to create space for the passer, and a good passer is to find the most appropriate way among multiple options.

Of course, the Chinese players also know this. Stan's newly recruited "Wang Kong" quickly went up to stick to "Omar" to prevent him from passing a threatening ball.

Omar's ability to control the ball is very strong. He first half-turned to avoid Wang Kong's frontal attack. When Wang Kong pressed further, Omar turned around and wiped Wang Kong.

Not surprisingly, in one-on-one situations, Omar's possession success rate is almost [-]%.

Being dodged, "Wang Kong" immediately gestured to Zhang Xizhe to help him defend, but Omar didn't give Zhang Xizhe a chance to make up for it. He saw the small space between Chen Fei and Wei Xiao and pushed the ball straight through.

The UAE left midfielder "Mabhut" quickly inserted behind the Chinese team's defense. Fortunately, Zhou Dun guessed what "Omar" was thinking in advance.

The goal was not scored, but it showed the strength of the UAE. This kind of passing and running cooperation is obviously only possible after careful design and long-term training.

Wei Xiao and Zhou Dun slapped each other, thanking him for making up for him. Zhou Dun's demeanor now has the feeling of the core of the Chinese team's defense.

After Omar took a corner kick, the Chinese team's defenders cleared out of the penalty area and resolved the UAE's strong attack in the opening stage.

*****
After the opening 5 minutes, the midfield of the Chinese team always gave people a feeling of "stuck". Before the game, many people hoped that Stan could bring Zheng Zhi to Australia, even as a substitute, but Stan was determined to say "goodbye" to the past, so he didn't do so.

Wang Kong's physical condition is top-notch, but his cooperation with his teammates is very unfamiliar. He can't control the strength of the ball several times, either too big or too small.

Stan beckoned him over, "I'll give you a few words. Pass it to Li Qiao and Lin Zhijian. If you are stronger, pass it to Ding Mu. You should pass it lightly. Just remember this."

With Stan's words, Wang Kong has the bottom line in his heart. Professional players at this level, the passing level will not be much worse. With a general idea, the scene will be much better all of a sudden.

The ball hit the left side of Li Qiao, and the UAE right back "Sankur" was under a lot of pressure. Before the game, the head coach focused on how to defend Li Qiao, but it was not so easy to defend the "Dortmund" avant-garde.

The UAE coach "Ali" came up with a central defender to help defend, so when the right back faced Li Qiao, the central defender "Salem" kept watching. If "Sankur" couldn't do it, then he immediately went up to tackle.

Facing "Sankur", Li Qiao came up with a trilogy of changing speeds - slow, fast, slow. After messing up the opponent's rhythm, he speeded up and passed "Sankur" for the last time.

Li Qiao ran all the way to the bottom, Ding Mu was already in place in the middle, Li Qiao passed directly with his left foot, and the ball found Ding Mu very accurately.

Ding Mu's header was slightly higher than the crossbar, and the audience burst into applause. The attack just now was very beautiful and smooth, and it felt like watching the Premier League.

Stan is also clapping, "Joe's left foot has improved a lot", Stan thought.

In this situation before, Li Qiao must have kicked the ball back to his right foot before making a pass, but now he can also pass the ball well with his left foot.

Ali crossed his arms around his chest, thinking: "I still can't prevent it."

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