Chapter 315: The End of the Group Stage

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Hong Kong, China continued to attack Iraq for about 7 minutes in the half.

In 7 minutes, the situation on the field changed extremely. Iraq no longer had any advantage. They were suppressed in their own half and could not play at all. The game was firmly controlled by Hong Kong, China.

Everyone at the scene has a feeling that Hong Kong, China has become a strong team far surpassing Iraq. They have suppressed and cooperated, so that Iraq has no power to fight back.

Everyone knows that this is an unreal feeling. Hong Kong, China keeps suppressing just because of their sudden and massive pressure, but the threat of this pressure is so great that Iraq cannot breathe at all.

Many Iraqi players can't find the feeling. They are constantly defending, filling positions in front of the goal, and constantly running, but in the face of China's systematic attack, they feel very tired.

Every Iraqi player, every media reporter, and most fans know that it is difficult for Hong Kong, China's offensive to last for a long time.

The Iraqi players also thought that the game would be over after a few more minutes, or that they could hold on to an opportunity to stabilize the lineup and restart the game, and it would be difficult for the opponent to suppress it again.

But they still didn't hold on.

In the 88th minute of the game, Hong Kong striker Chen Zhaoji turned and volleyed in the penalty area to help the team equalize the score--

2:2!

When the soccer ball flew into the goal, the Thai commentator at the scene couldn't help shouting excitedly, "The ball—goes in—!!"

"Chen Zhaoji! He turned around and volleyed in the penalty area to score!"

Other media also started to explain the goal, some of which were regrettable, helpless, and some excited and applauded.

"Iraq tried to defend for a long time, but in the end they couldn't keep the goal..."

"Hong Kong, China attacked a goal!"

"It's flat! It's flat!"

"Hong Kong, China's attack was fierce, and they finally scored!"

"We can see it. In the past time, Hong Kong, China has been besieging the Iraqi goal, and the Iraqis have no power to fight back..."

"2:2! 2:2, at the last moment of the game, Hong Kong, China equalized the score!"

in these voices. Some also praised Chen Zhaoji, the hero of the attack. "Chen Zhaoji! This is his second goal in Asia this year!"

"Very powerful volley, Chen Zhaoji squeezed Abbas to complete the shot. This can be said to be Abbas' defensive error and Chen Zhaoji's wonderful personal performance!"

"Seeing this goal, we can't help but think of the Dutch striker Van Nistelrooy when he played for Manchester United in the Premier League. He often scored in this way, so he was called the 'king of the penalty area'!"

in these voices. Hong Kong, China recklessly celebrates the goal.

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Iraqi coach Vieira stood on the sidelines. When Chen Zhaoji shot just now, he stood up in shock.

In fact, when Hong Kong, China launched a major offensive, he was already very nervous.

He held his breath, not daring to breathe loudly.

When he saw Chen Zhaoji score the ball, he let out a long sigh, and the people next to him heard the voice and thought that Vieira was angry with Iraq. But in fact, it was a huge sigh.

Hong Kong, China this time. Vieira was very helpless.

He just saw Hong Kong, China's smashing offensive, he thought it was nothing, and felt that the team basically won, but after the two waves of offense ended, he didn't think so, because he saw that Hong Kong, China played quite well. The frontcourt is not mindless to fill in the number of people and kick a pass.

The offensive shocked Vieira.

Few teams will train the attacking method of pressing the whole line, even those European giants, because it is difficult to do, there are always many players in the current field, how to arrange the tactics?

The attack of a large number of people, the defense of a large number of people, just thinking about it makes people head.

The game is played to this extent, and it basically depends on the free play of the players on the field.

But Hong Kong, China played quite well. Obviously, they have gone through a lot of offensive drills. This is what makes Vieira inconceivable. How did the young Chinese arrange his tactical style of play? In the intensive attack, he actually Assign tasks to each team member, and let the team play in a well-organized manner--

It's unimaginable!

The game just now is still vivid in his mind, Chen Zhaoji's goal is not false, Vieira can only accept the reality, he feels deeply shocked.

Is this the ability of the world famous handsome?

Is this the world's best tactical capability?

Is that why that young Chinese coach can achieve so much at the age of 30?

The three questions made Vieira extremely admired for Wansheng, and at the same time, he also felt helpless about the goal just now.

Vieira couldn't help but turn his head, and saw the Hong Kong coaching bench, celebrating the goal, the substitutes, the coach and others were surrounded, the Chinese was also standing in the crowd, his face full of excitement and joy, at the same time. , there is also a touch of uncompromising pride.

Vieira read it, and it was a strong confidence.

Seeing this confident and energetic young Chinese, Vieira suddenly felt a sense of frustration.

He didn't know how long he hadn't felt this way.

Before the start of the game between the two teams, Vieira thought that he was enough to always be the opponent, but now he realizes that he still underestimated that the opponent can make a big name in Europe and lead Hong Kong, China to beat Australia and Thailand in a row. He is very capable. Even if Iraq has a one-goal lead and the game is approaching the end, he should not relax in any way. There is a saying in football games, "Until the last minute, no one knows what will happen", This is how it is now. He underestimated his opponent, thinking that the team would definitely win, but was stunned by the sudden and massive offensive, and the opponent also took the opportunity to equalize the score.

If at the end of the game, he can make the team conservative and play more stable, it may be another result.

But it is meaningless to think about these, the score has become 2:2, the team can only take advantage of the last time. One more wave, there is still a chance.

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Hong Kong, China did not have much time to celebrate, and soon under the organization of the referee, the game between the two teams resumed.

Just now, China's Hong Kong has been attacking Iraq, because China's Hong Kong is the backward party. They have to fight hard.

It's different now.

Hong Kong, China has tied the score. A draw is enough for them to qualify as first in the group, so Iraq is the one to worry about.

Iraq used the kick-off to attack Hong Kong, China, and the situation was completely reversed.

If you don't know, you think that the two teams are doing offensive and defensive drills. You attack and I defend, I attack, and you defend. But actually. The scene was very intense, and it also reflected the change in the mentality of the players of the two teams.

When Iraq attacked, it still had some reservations. Some Iraqi players were thinking about the Hong Kong attack just now, lest they hit another wave.

That was kind of scary.

But in fact, Hong Kong, China has no idea of ​​attacking at all, and Wansheng also stood on the sidelines and directed the team's defense.

At this point in the game, keeping the goal equals victory.

It is very conservative to think so. But the strength of the team is on the bright side, it is indeed not as good as Iraq. It is good to be able to fight head-on and remain undefeated. As long as you can defend the goal, the game will be perfect, and there is no need to make extra troubles.

The point is, the game is running out of time.

After two waves of Iraqi attacks, the time entered stoppage time, and the fourth official held up a sign with a '3' on it, indicating three minutes of stoppage time.

Hong Kong felt that three minutes was a long time, while Iraq felt that it was not enough.

At this time, Wansheng changed again.

Hong Kong, China replaced Chen Zhaoji, the scoring hero, with a defender. This adjustment made people know that they have no intention of attacking and just want to defend the goal.

Iraq also knows that they are open to attack.

But time is too short!

In three minutes, two or three waves of offense failed to make a threat, and the time was over.

Finally, when Hong Kong, China once again cleared the ball out of the penalty area, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game.

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"The whole game is over, 2:2, China Hong Kong draws Iraq!"

"The three rounds of the Group A group have ended. Hong Kong, China has achieved 3 games, 2 wins and 1 draw with 7 points. They beat Iraq and qualified as the first group in the group."

"Perhaps a draw is also an acceptable result for Iraq, because 5 points from 3 games, 1 win and 2 draws is enough to guarantee them qualifying."

"Now, the match between Thailand and Australia is also coming to an end. Australia is currently leading 3:1, but this is no longer important, because no matter what the result of the match, Hong Kong and Iraq will be the ones who will qualify..."

"In this way, Group A matches are all over. According to the previous results of Group B, Hong Kong, China will play in the quarter-finals, against the host Vietnam team, and Iraq will face the first team in Group B, Japan!"

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In the commentator's introduction to the game, Hong Kong, China has already started to celebrate.

At the end of the last game, they had already secured the qualifying places. Now that all three games are over, the players are not too excited, and most of them are happy that they can finally tie the score.

At the same time, many people are thinking about the quarterfinals.

"It's a draw, we are the first in the group, our opponent Vietnam, we are likely to enter the semi-finals!" Fan Zhiyi said what all the players thought.

Everyone is happy about it.

Standing in the crowd, Wan Sheng just smiled, and when everyone looked over, he said, "Qualifying from the group stage is not the goal. As I said earlier, we have to take a long-term view, and now our Asian Cup journey is only halfway done! "

"There is nothing to celebrate about qualifying from the group. We must continue to work hard and strive to go further. Then it will be the time to celebrate!"

"Yes."

After listening to Wan Sheng's words, everyone cheered and shouted.

Looking at everyone's expressions, Wansheng was very satisfied. He knew that after the game against Iraq, the whole team had more fighting spirit and confidence.

(To be continued ~^~)