Chapter 201 Encountering an Opponent

"Reporters from this station reported that in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup held at Beijing Gongsti Stadium last night, the Chinese team faced off against Iran, a powerhouse in West Asia. After 90 minutes of fierce battle, the Chinese team finally relied on Yang Yang's lore, 2-1. narrowly beat Iran."

"As one of the strongest teams in Asia, Iran has created huge pressure on the Chinese team from the very beginning of the game, especially the Iranian team's right side, which frequently creates threats, but the Chinese team counterattacks through active midfield and frontcourt, First to score."

"But it didn't take long for Iran to equalize."

"After changing sides and fighting again in the second half, the game has just started. The main striker of the Chinese team, Hao Dong, injured his head during a fight and bled. The Chinese team was forced to make substitutions and adjustments. Young player Yang Yang was pushed to the front line."

"And it was Alihan's clever adjustment that unleashed Yang Yang's offensive potential and created this victory."

"At a critical moment, after Yang Yang pulled to the wing to get the ball, he passed two Iranian players in a row, and finally tricked the goalkeeper into the goal with his left foot. This time is very exciting and can be called a classic long-distance attack. "

"After the game, the reporter interviewed the former national team coach Horton. He gave a very high evaluation of the Chinese team's performance in this game. He believed that the Chinese team's midfield and backcourt were quite perfect. The problem of weak offense has also been alleviated after Yang Yang stepped up to the front line."

"Horton said that he has been chasing several games of the Chinese team all the way, and he can feel Yang Yang's continuous improvement and integration into the team, and Alihan is also constantly giving him trust and increasing his responsibilities on the field. "

"An obvious change is that Yang Yang is no longer a striker who sticks to the wing, he begins to insert into the penalty area more actively, which brings him to three goals in this Asian Cup, tied with Shao Jiayi. The team's leading scorer."

"Horton believes that Yang Yang is in very good condition, and his performance is hard to believe that he is only 17 years old, very stable, very solid in basic skills, very reasonable in passing and receiving the ball, very thoughtful, make good use of this player It will be the key to the Chinese team's victory in the final."

"Not only Horton, but at the press conference after the game, Alihan also spoke highly of the game, believing it was an exciting game, a contest between two strong Asian teams."

"Arihan said that he did not deliberately arrange how Yang Yang would play, but believed in him, gave him support and space, and let him play, and Yang Yang did not live up to everyone's expectations of him, and that goal showed that He's a great individual."

"Arihan also said that Yang Yang's role in the team is fundamentally changing, he is playing an increasingly important key role, and he is already one of the most important players in the Chinese national team."

"Ivanovic, the head coach of the Iranian national team, also said in an interview with reporters that he had made sufficient preparations for this semi-final and gave Yang Yang a lot of attention, but unfortunately, he still underestimated in the end. Yang Yang."

"Ivanovic believes that Yang Yang has strong personal ability, fast speed, and sharp breakthrough with the ball. He is an impressive player and the most critical member of the Chinese team's offensive end. If Japan wants to To gain something in the final, we must find a way to contain Yang Yang's performance."

"The Iranian coach has played against both China and Japan. He believes that China's two flanks are very advantageous, and the defense in the middle and back is very strong, but Japan's ball-handling skills are very high, and the ability to control the rhythm of the game is very strong. The team's confrontation in the final is believed to be a wonderful duel."

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At the same time as the key reports of the national TV integrated channel and news channel, major media at home and abroad have also reported on the Asian Cup semi-finals.

Reuters published a commentary saying that the Chinese team showed their determination in this crucial game.

"In the past, every time the Chinese team encountered pressure, their performance would be abnormal, but this time they were obviously more determined, and among them, Yang Yang's goal at the critical moment came at the right time, and he brought stable expectations to the team. Let everyone see hope, and finally the Chinese team defended to the end."

The Associated Press published an article saying that after experiencing the pains of the World Cup, Chinese football has ushered in a recovery. Since Alihan became the coach of the Chinese team in 2003, it has remained unbeaten in 19 international competitions. It's definitely not just luck.

"The semi-final against Iran in the Asian Cup, let everyone see the strength of the team that Alihan has trained. It is not perfect, but it is impressive enough, especially for the 17-year-old teenager. Yang Yang, plays a key role."

Agence France-Presse spoke highly of the significance of this game, "In 1976, the Chinese team participated in the Asian Cup for the first time; in 1984, the Chinese team entered the Asian Cup final for the first time, but unfortunately, Lost 0-2 to Saudi Arabia in the final."

"After 20 years of absence, the Chinese team has once again entered the Asian Cup final. At this time, the Chinese team is full of talents, and the combination of old, middle and young people is very reasonable. Not only has they experienced the baptism of the World Cup, but there are also many foreign players in the team. A player like Yang Yang who has been tempered by the Champions League final."

"This is the peak moment in the history of Chinese football, and it is also the moment with the most hope for a breakthrough."

In addition to the three major clubs, domestic media and newspapers are also a sea of ​​celebration.

Fans across the country rejoiced, and the media were full of praise.

In the match against Iran, the Chinese team shot a total of 18 shots, far higher than the Iranian team's seven shots, that is, the conversion rate was low, with only five shots on target, while Iran had two shots on target.

From the perspective of the scene, the Chinese team is not inferior to Iran as a whole. The two teams played evenly. Many football professionals have said that this is the adjustment of Alihan's tactical thinking. Offensive and defensive balance.

"The opponent in the final, Japan, likes to control the ball, and the Chinese team should actively exert its advantage in pressing and pressing in the midfield, and seek opportunities for quick counterattacks in the midfield by suppressing the opponent's midfield."

"More importantly, Japan's main player Endo Yasuhito will miss the final, and the Chinese team will be absent except for Hao Dong's head injury."

At the same time, there are more domestic football people who said that the biggest gain of Alihan's team in the Asian Cup is not the results, but the rising talent Yang Yang and the core midfielder Shao Jiayi.

"But more importantly, our team finally showed a resolute and bold momentum. In the game against Iran, we advanced and retreated moderately, not only daring to press up but also willing to retreat, which reflects our The mentality of the team is quietly changing."

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While domestic and foreign public opinion is optimistic, it is not without voices of doubt.

South Korean team coach Bonfrere expected the Chinese team to lose to Iran before the game, but the Chinese team eliminated their opponents 2-1 to advance. Bonfrere said after the game that the Chinese team was a bit of a fluke, and Yang Yang's personal performance changed the game. situation.

"But against Japan in the final, the Chinese team didn't have any chance."

Japanese coach Ziko said in an interview with the media that although many foreign stars are absent, Japan is still the strongest team in Asia. "Even if we are a substitute, it is enough to defeat the Chinese team in the final to win the championship."

Japanese midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura said that the Chinese team eliminated Iran to enter the final, which is the best news for Japan.

"We are more willing to play against the Chinese team than the mighty Iran, and we will win the Asian Cup for the third time."

Japan captain Miyamoto Hengjing believes that it is not easy for Japan to reach the finals all the way, the players are very united, and every game is very difficult to play, but being able to enter the finals, every player in the team gained confidence.

"We want to be able to play fairly and win trophies."

As for Miyamoto Hengjing's remarks, Chinese fans are ridiculed one after another, the quarter-finals are really fair to Jordan!

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For the disturbance from the outside world, Yang Yang and the players of the national team did not participate in it.

It was only during a phone call that Wei Zheng mentioned that many domestic companies and brands are interested in seeking endorsement from Yang Yang, but Yang Yang did not take these matters to heart, and handed them all over to Wei Zheng. He prepared for the final with all his heart.

Instead, it was from Europe, and Raiola made a phone call to tell him that Nike had rejoined Yang Yang's personal sponsorship negotiations.

"Didn't I tell you before? Adidas is only willing to give 300,000 euros at most, and a maximum of 500,000 euros in sponsorship within three years, but this time, they have met an opponent."

On the other side of the phone, the Italian fat man who made the Ajax negotiation team grit his teeth with hatred grinned from ear to ear. Listening to his voice gave a feeling of fitness.

"You have performed too well in the Toulon Cup and the Asian Cup. I have clearly told the representatives of Adidas that it is no longer a matter of half a million euros. You must know that behind you is the billion-dollar Chinese market. It's becoming the most important new market for Adidas and Nike."

"I have investigated, and since 2003, the NBA Chinese player Yao Jujuan sponsored by Nike has switched to Reebok. Both Nike and Adidas lack influential athletes in China, and you will be their competition. Fragrant pastry."

Having said that, Raiola laughed terribly on the phone again.

"Anyway, don't worry, play well in the Asian Cup final. It's best to kill Japan. I promise to help you negotiate the next super heavy contract after the Asian Cup. This time, whether it is Nike or Adidas, I must make them bleed heavily."

Raiola's resentment came from the recent negotiation of Adidas sponsoring Ibrahimovic. The Swedish center's boot sponsorship was only 500,000 euros, far less than Raiola's expected 1 million euros. Players and agents are not very happy.

But Yang Yang is different. Behind Yang Yang is the huge Chinese market. It is impossible for anyone to sign him without vomiting blood.

Yang Yang has no opinion. He doesn't understand this kind of thing. It's best to leave it to Raiola to take charge.

Anyway, the fat Italian has a commission, so Yang Yang doesn't believe that he will secretly release water.

Besides, whether to sign or not, is it still in your own hands?

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