Chapter 47: Suspended... (Happy New Year!)
Half a minute into the final quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the Dutch team took the initiative to kick the ball towards the sideline of the Chinese team's defensive team, and then made the last substitution adjustment of the game. Goalkeeper Krul replaced the starting goalkeeper. Cillessen.
There is only one reason for replacing Cillessen when he is not injured. Krul's ability to save penalty kicks is better than Cilesen.
The Dutch team's three substitution adjustments were used in the goalkeeper's position. Lippi, the head coach of the Chinese team, who was standing on the edge of the visiting team coach's command area, pursed his lips and frowned. The word "Chuan" was very obvious. It was not difficult to see him. Worried about Van Gaal’s substitution adjustments.
Because the purpose of Van Gaal's substitution is very obvious, that is to prepare for the next penalty shootout.
Lippi looked at goalkeeper Yan Junling worriedly. It was undeniable that Yan Junling was excellent, but his ability to save penalty kicks still needs to be improved. Thinking of the Dutch star Yan Junling will face next.
What a headache!
The Chinese fans sitting in front of the TV also had a little worry, and their worries came from the analysis of commentator He Wei and commentator Xu Yang.
In fact, He Wei and Xu Yang did not need to analyze what they could realize, because the Dutch team took the initiative to kick the football out of the far side of the Chinese team's defensive half when the Dutch team had the ball at their feet, and then made substitution adjustments, that is to say The Dutch team's change of goalkeeper was deliberate.
The Chinese team itself is weaker than the Dutch team, and now the Dutch team has made targeted substitution adjustments for the penalty shootout.
Do you still want to let people live?
Li Xuepeng threw a side ball, and the referee Marco Rodriguez blew his whistle, two short and one long: "Beep~Beep~Beep~~"
Central 5 commentator He Wei let out a sigh of relief, and said in a slightly hoarse voice calmly: "At the end of the overtime, the Chinese team and the Dutch team still couldn't break the opponent's goal in the quarter-finals, and the score was still 0:0. The two sides will enter a very cruel penalty shootout!"
"The best result we thought of before the game was to drag the game into a penalty shootout." Commentator Xu Yang promoted positive energy and said confidently: "So the penalty shootout is not a bad thing for us. Before the game, coach Lippi We also specially arranged several penalty kick training sessions for the team, and the most important thing about the penalty kick battle is not the technical ability of the players, but more about the strong psychological quality of the players. I believe that the Chinese team will win in the end!"
The Chinese fans sitting in front of the TV listened to Xu Yang's comfort and felt good or bad.
As Xu Yang said, the Chinese team had targeted training before the game, and the most important thing in the penalty shootout was not the players' skills!
Although strong psychological quality is somewhat contrary to the tradition of Chinese players, the World Cup quarter-finals put equal pressure on both sides of the game.
Players from both sides of the game lay on the grass in front of their respective benches and received massages from the team's physical therapy room or teammates.
The pressure on the head coaches of both sides has also reached its highest point, because they must list five penalty kickers.
At the same time, Robin van Persie and Tang Zheng, the captains of both sides of the game, walked to the referee Marco Rodriguez to guess the coin for the upcoming penalty shootout.
It is worth mentioning that the goal selection in the penalty shootout is not decided by coins, but by the referee on duty.
Because the Netherlands suppressed the Chinese team for a long time in the game, the turf in front of the goal guarded by the Chinese team goalkeeper Yan Junling was muddy and unsatisfactory, so the referee Marco Rodriguez chose the Dutch team's goal, which was broadcast The goal on the left side of the screen.
Neither Tang Zheng nor Robin Persie had any objections to the referee's choice.
When the game comes to a penalty shootout to determine the promotion places, no matter who kicks first, there will be huge pressure, because if the first kicker fails to score, the pressure on the player who takes the penalty in the second round will be very high.
In the same way, if the first penalty kick is scored, the pressure on the player who takes the second penalty kick is also huge.
Therefore, Tang Zheng was very humble and took the initiative to give priority to Van Persie when the referee Marco Rodriguez indicated who would choose.
Van Persie originally wanted Tang Zheng to choose first, but Tang Zheng let himself choose first. With no other choice, he could only choose the front with a wry smile.
Half a second later, referee Marco Rodriguez retracted his right hand covering the top of the coin and showed the reverse side, which meant that the Chinese team had the right to take the penalty kick.
Tang Zheng immediately faced the visiting team's coaching bench, raised his right arm high and gave a thumbs up, which meant that his team would take the penalty kick first.
Seeing the gesture given by Tang Zheng, Lippi shook his head and smiled bitterly.
In this way, the order of penalty kicks will undergo certain changes.
Dutch coach Louis van Gaal also received hand signals from the players, so he also made some fine adjustments to the established order of penalty kicks.
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"Ouch-ouch——"
The fanatical atmosphere at the New Water Source Stadium is still the same, even more fanatical than at the end of overtime, because they know...the last four semi-finals of this World Cup will be decided in a penalty shootout!
Of course, the big reason is that the pressure felt by fans on both sides is also very high, and they need to vent their pressure in this hysterical way.
In the penalty shootout, the players were nervous, and as fans they were even more nervous!
The referee on duty, Marco Rodriguez, did not signal the two sides to take the penalty kick immediately. Instead, he was very humanitarian and gave a reasonable rest period, allowing the players from both sides to get a short break after fighting for 120 minutes. Breathing time, especially for several players taking penalty kicks.
Tang Zheng walked to the visiting team coach's command area. He first said a few words to the head coach Lippi. Then, with his arms arched in the fanatical atmosphere, he walked to several teammates participating in the penalty shootout who were receiving massages in the physiotherapy room or teammates. In front of you.
The players did not close their eyes while enjoying the massage, so they looked at Tang Zheng in unison.
Tang Zheng glanced over the faces of each teammate and was quite satisfied. He pointed his right hand at the area where the Chinese fans formed a red ocean of joy, and said with passion: "Hey, brothers! It's a penalty shootout soon! I want to ask if there are any Confidence to defeat the Dutch team in a penalty shootout? Become the pride of the whole country??"
Every player could hear the loud shouts coming towards them very clearly. Coupled with Tang Zheng's instigation, almost every player could feel the excitement deep in their hearts.
In the past two minutes or so, two assistant referees reminded players on both sides of the game that they should prepare for a penalty shootout.
At the same time, the head coaches of both sides also handed over the official list of the first five rounds of penalty kicks.
The live broadcast broadcast showed the areas where players from both sides of the match were gathered one after another. The Chinese players who were first shown stood up one after another, and then formed a circle with all members of the coaching staff, putting their shoulders on each other's shoulders, cheering each other on.
Central 5 commentator He Wei was full of passion. Even though his voice had become obviously hoarse, he still explained passionately: "The Chinese players are all gathered together. They cheer each other up and strive to make the last leg of the semi-finals! We need to work together in the penalty kick battle." , it is very possible to defeat the Netherlands and advance to the semi-finals! Twelve years ago, the Korean team advanced to the semi-finals using the 'you know' method. Twelve years later, the opportunity for us to advance through our own efforts is right in front of us! Come on!! "
Hundreds of millions of Chinese fans sat in front of the TV and silently roared: "Come on!!"
The Dutch players at the front of the area directed by the home team coach were not as rigorous as the Chinese team. Their eleven players walked to the far end of the broadcast screen, ten people stood in a row on the center line, and only goalkeeper Krul walked towards the goal.
Immediately, the broadcast screen showed the Chinese team goalkeeper Yan Junling.
British Sky commentator Andy Gray said loudly: "The penalty shootout is about to begin. The performance of Tim Krul and Yan will directly determine the top four spots in this World Cup. The Chinese team can draw with the Netherlands 0:0, and Yan's His performance was very outstanding. As the starting goalkeeper of the Bundesliga giants Dortmund, he played his best! He defended with high defense and kept the goal! If he can continue his good form in regular time in the penalty shootout, the Chinese team may advance. World Cup semi-finals!”
As soon as he finished speaking, guest commentator Martin Taylor nodded lightly: "Yan's ability to save penalty kicks is also quite good. I believe he can do it!"
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Yan Junling followed Dutch goalkeeper Krul towards the goal. Tang Zheng, the captain of the Chinese team in this game, caught up with Yan Junling, then raised his right arm and took Yan Junling's outstretched right hand, and said inflammatoryly: "We Everyone is optimistic about you, Aling! Come on!"
"Um!"
Yan Junling's nervous state of mind was obviously relaxed at this time. He looked at Tang Zheng's firm eyes and nodded solemnly.
The fanatical atmosphere at the New Water Source Stadium remained feverish, and the momentum created by fans from both sides grew louder and louder as goalkeeper Krul walked towards the goal.
The first player of the Chinese team to take the penalty kick was Hao Junmin, a player who plays for Schalke 04. He played well in multiple positions in this game and has extensive experience in Europe's top leagues. As the first point Golfers are very reasonable.
Central 5 commentator He Wei's voice began to sound uneasy: "The Chinese team's first penalty kicker was Hao Junmin! As one of the successful examples of the Chinese team's players in Europe, he has excellent psychological quality and good foot skills. Outstanding, obviously coach Lippi took these factors into consideration before placing him in the crucial first penalty kick!"
Dutch goalkeeper Krul is not a calm player. He wandered for a while when Hao Junmin held the football and placed it in front of the penalty spot.
Hao Junmin's appearance in the broadcast was calm and ordinary. The tense hearts of the Chinese fans sitting in front of the TV felt a certain sense of relaxation.
As long as Hao Junmin doesn't act too nervous, then a penalty kick is basically a given.
Krul's harassment was quickly infected by the referee Marco Rodriguez, who had to return to the goal line.
The Chinese players standing on the midline were very nervous. They put their shoulders on each other and looked at Hao Junmin intently.
"Beep~"
At this moment, referee Marco Rodriguez blew his whistle.
Hao Junmin didn't make too many adjustments. He was very decisive under the overwhelming boos and kicked the ball directly to the lower right corner of the goal without using any fake moves.
Goalkeeper Krul did make the right decision, but Hao Junmin's penalty hit the ground, was very fast, and had a tricky angle, so Krul could only declare that it was beyond his reach.
"The first Dutch player to take a penalty kick is..." Central 5 commentator He Wei looked at the broadcast and said: "Van Persie!"
Yan Junling is a very honest goalkeeper. He does not have as many thoughts as Krul and stands on the goal line calmly.
Van Persie's penalty kick choice was exactly the same as Hao Junmin's, kicking towards the lower right corner of the goal.
Yan Junling judged the right direction, but was helpless because of the tricky angle and power of Van Persie's penalty kick.
1:1
The two sides entered the second round of penalty kicks.
"Uuuuuu——"
Suddenly, deafening boos rang out over the New Water Source Stadium. The second player to take the penalty kick on behalf of the Chinese team was Sun Jingbo, who came on as a substitute in overtime and walked towards the left side of the broadcast screen.
The Chinese fans consciously made a huge roar in support of Sun Jingbo, but the square of the Chinese fans was too far away from the goal, and their voices were completely suppressed by the Dutch fans.
Regarding Lippi's penalty kick arrangement, Central 5 commentator He Wei's comments are relatively pertinent: "Sun Jingbo, who is only 18 years old this year, performed very well in this World Cup. He only came on as a substitute in overtime and has full physical fitness, so Our second penalty kick was basically solid..."
Before he finished speaking, Sun Jingbo, who was taking the penalty kick, suddenly slipped with his supporting foot on the last step of the run-up. The football kicked out by his right foot was weak. Goalkeeper Krul, who had not made any predictions in advance, was waiting. Hold the football easily.
Sun Jingbo, who was sitting on the grass after slipping, had a blank mind. He had no idea that such an accident would happen to his penalty kick.
Goalkeeper Yan Junling immediately ran to the penalty spot, stretched out his hand to pull Sun Jingbo up, and comforted: "Jingbo, this is an accident and has nothing to do with you..."
However, before Yan Junling finished speaking, Sun Jingbo, who was extremely disappointed with himself, turned around in despair and walked back to the midfield. Yan Junling sighed and walked back to the door.
The second player to take a penalty kick on behalf of the Dutch team was Robben. He used the change in his body's center of gravity to trick Yan Junling into making a judgment in advance, and then kicked the ball in the opposite direction of Yan Junling's save. As a result, the Dutch team led the Chinese team 2:1. .
Tang Zheng's broad vision is not only reflected in the game. While watching Robben's penalty kick, he also saw the distraught Sun Jingbo. Therefore, as the captain, Tang Zheng took the initiative to greet Sun Jingbo and gave him a big hug while speaking in a very soft tone. Said: "Jing Bo, don't think too much, we all know your abilities, accidents, everything is an accident!"
Seeing that Sun Jingbo was still suffering from guilt, he changed his voice and said in a strong tone: "Looking at the entire world of football, which star has never missed a penalty kick? Lampard? Gerrard? Ronaldo? Kaká? The most famous Roberto Baggio, are you so conceited? Or don’t you believe in your teammates? Yan Junling can’t save the opponent’s penalty? Your missed penalty means we are out? Wake up! We still have three games left Penalty kick!"
Central 5 commentator He Wei sounded obviously worried: "Now the score is 2:1, it's hanging..."