Chapter 420: At the peak of his career

Argentina defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2:1 in the first round of the first round of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and grabbed 3 points.
Six hours later, at the Baixada Stadium in Curitiba, the match between the Chinese team and the Nigerian team arrived as scheduled.
Van der Hill's training in the locker room before the game still maintained his previous style, resolutely not to beat the team, but said to everyone in a deep tone: "None of you have had a World Cup experience, and neither did I.
But today’s difference is that we did not sit in front of the TV and watch the world-famous football feast. Your relatives and friends, especially parents, children, and partners, should most of them cheer for you at home. This belongs to your career. Highlight moment.
The game is only 90 minutes, but it will let you remember for a lifetime.
There is nothing more worthy of us to show our best state and face every minute and every second seriously!
I can imagine that the game will be very difficult, but we are together, our family is also with us, and the most fans in the world are with us!
Let us work hard together! "
The Chinese team was full of energy and encouraged each other, and then walked out of the locker room together.
Coming to the player channel, Tang Hong, as the captain, was naturally at the forefront of the team. He glanced at Nigeria’s starting lineup. Among them, only Moses and Mikel were the ones he had played against on the court. Tang Hong represents Manchester United, Moses and Mikel play for Chelsea.
He and the two nodded at each other after meeting their eyes.
After the referee team checked that the starting players of the two teams did not carry any illegal items, the players of the two teams officially entered the field.
The hustle and bustle of the Baixada Stadium is deafening. The number of Chinese fans is obviously more than that of Nigerian fans. The game has not yet started but there has been a long-lasting cheer. After all, it is the World Cup and a grand carnival for fans.
The starting players of the two teams lined up on the field to stand, and then proceeded to the ceremony before the opening.
When China's national anthem sounded on the stage of the World Cup, the Chinese team members acted in unison and stroked the team emblem near the heart with their right hands, and everyone sang loudly.
Perhaps this is their only World Cup trip for older players.
Sun Xiang and Zheng Zhi are bound to miss the next World Cup.
Of course, whether the Chinese team can enter the next World Cup is still in doubt.
But at least the Chinese team, which is dominated by young players, still has at least two chances to hit the World Cup in the next 5-10 years.
At this moment, the professional peak that belongs to most Chinese players is being staged!
"CCTV, CCTV, hello, dear audience friends, welcome to the second round of the first round of Group F of the 2014 Brazil World Cup group stage. The Chinese team and the Nigerian team are competing at the Curitiba Baisada Stadium.
As the first team in Asia to advance to the World Cup, the Chinese team will inevitably enter a group with very difficult competition in the lottery group due to the world ranking.
In the same group, we have strong teams like Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Nigeria.
Before the game, many media believed that the Chinese team should not consider qualifying. We strive to play every game well and live up to the hard work of the past four years is the best mentality!
Head coach Van der Hill also expressed the same view before the game? We must admit that the Chinese team is a weak team on the world stage? We are not worth mentioning in the eyes of the strong team.
Even if we have a superstar like Tang Hong who is considered to be comparable to Messi and Ronaldo in European football.
But football is a team sport. Look at the teammates around Messi? Look at the teammates around Ronaldo? We know that we can’t be too optimistic that Tang Hong can help the Chinese team go further on the World Cup stage. It’s not as good as China. The team's performance largely depends on the performance of Zeng Cheng, Zhang Linpeng, Zheng Zhi, Wu Lei and other players.
Let us look at the starting lineups of the two teams today.
The Chinese team started 4231.
Goalkeeper: Zeng Cheng.
Defenders: Zhang Linpeng, Liu Tao, Dai Lin, Sun Xiang.
Midfielder: Wu Lei? Zhao Xu鈤? Luo Hongkai, Zheng Zhi, Tang Hong.
Forward: Qin Rui.
All the Chinese players in Europe start, it can be said that this is our strongest lineup.
Nigeria's starter is also 4231.
Goalkeeper: Enyeyama.
Defenders: Ambrose, Oboabona Omeoglu, Oshaniva.
Midfielder: Moussa Mikel, Aziz Onach, Moses.
Forward: Emenico.
Both teams should use defensive counterattack as the main play? Then the game trend should be a little stalemate? The kick-off ceremony has been completed before the game? Next, let us look at the state and performance of the two teams.
Chinese team, come on! "
The Chinese team took a group photo before the match. Tang Hong, as the most famous star on the court, was naturally taken care of by the lens.
At this time, his beauty was cheering for him in the stands, and his family and friends in China were cheering for him.
More importantly, countless fans across China are cheering for him and his teammates!
The World Cup, a feast that has attracted worldwide attention.
No matter where the end point is, he must do his best to move forward!
With the referee's whistle, the game officially started!
The Chinese team took the lead in kick-off, Qin Rui flicked the ball gently, Tang Hong knocked it back.
The Nigerian team guarded against stealing cautiously and did not dare to go deep into the Chinese team's halftime hinterland. After all, the Nigerian team was also the first game of the World Cup. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being cautious.
The Chinese team passes more in the backcourt, trying to get every player to touch the ball as much as possible to enter the game.
In the 5th minute of the game, the Chinese team launched a fast attack on the left front and Luo Hongkai sent the ball diagonally to Tang Hong's feet in front of the center circle.
At the moment when Tang Hong was in possession of the ball, Moussa, Mikel and Ambrose formed a front and back flanking attack and blocked his inner cutting line.
It is impossible for the Nigeria team to ignore the threat from Tang Hong.
Tang Hong took a slow dribble step forward and then cut the ball diagonally to the feet of Qin Rui, who took the initiative to respond. The latter knocked the ball back to Luo Hongkai, who followed up with Onach's defense.
Luo Hongkai kept the ball with a diagonal pass and sent the ball to the right side of the penalty area.
Wu Lei made a quick inward cut on the right and suddenly smashed to the right rib of the penalty area.
Omeoglu didn't expect Wu Lei to break through, but Wu Lei obviously chose a route closer to the outside line. Therefore, he can drive straight in for a long time by playing his speed advantage. It is just that his shooting angle when he reaches the right rib outside the penalty area is not good, but He has no choice but to shoot!
The football flies to the far corner of the goal, the angle is there, but the speed is not enough.
Enyeyama easily confiscated the ball.
When the Nigeria team began to attack, the Chinese team's striker first withdrew to the central zone, and then launched a counter grab nearby.
Mikel hopped the ball to near the center circle, and when he encountered Qin Rui, he passed the ball to Onach, who sent a straight pass.
The midfielder Aziz held the ball in front of Zhao Xuxuan and drew back to the left.
After Moses led the ball from the flank, he suddenly accelerated to the bottom. Zhang Linpeng was obviously struggling to follow the defense. If he pays more attention to the defense, it is easy to lose the outside, and it is indeed easy to be blown by the opponent in terms of strength.
After Moses sent a pass from the bottom, Emenico quickly scrambled for the first point in the penalty area. Liu Tao took the lead to clear the ball and win the cheers of Chinese fans.
The football that flew to the right of the midfield was controlled by Oshaniva, and Wu Lei immediately made a counter grab. The Nigerian full-back Oshaniva immediately passed the ball, and Mikel took the ball from the center field and passed the ball straight to the front.
Aziz took the initiative to respond to the smash and change to cross the center zone, and in front of Zheng Zhi and Zhao Xupi, the ball was passed diagonally to the right of the penalty area.
Moussa cut the ball and was defended by Sun Xiang, who stretched his leg to force the ball, but Moussa moved the ball first but was dropped to the ground.
The referee whistled for a foul and gave the Nigeria team a free kick.
Aziz took the free kick over the bar.
The ball did not look dangerous, but it still made Chinese fans squeeze a cold sweat.
Although both teams are playing defensive counterattacks, the Nigeria team can still get more offensive opportunities.
Both teams were very cautious in the opening stage. Chinese fans are looking forward to Tang Hong's wonderful performance, but most of the time they see him play the ball from the center and front side to shift the offensive. The split is very reasonable. The rest depends on the teammates. How does it perform.
In the 15th minute of the game, the Nigerian team once again formed a threatening offensive. Mousaneche on the right side responded to Emenike's pass and accelerated into the penalty area. Dai Lin obviously blocked the foul and stopped Moussa from outside the penalty area. Although this gave him a yellow card, it also resolved a dangerous situation for the Chinese team.
Chinese football media have always questioned Van der Hill’s reuse of Dai Lin and complained that Feng Xiaoting was sitting on the bench. However, in the locker room at least the overseas school led by Tang Hong did not think there was any problem with doing so.
Feng Xiaoting himself didn't cherish the opportunity, and now he is still in the national team and it is Van der Hill's opening.
As for whether it is Dai Lin or Feng Xiaoting in the next four years, Van der Hill has his own plan. He needs to change Zhang Linpeng to play center back, so that Zhao Hanchun can be the starting right back.
In the 21st minute of the game, the Chinese team finally played a threatening offensive in the frontcourt.
When Tang Hong received Qin Rui's pass from the left side of the frontcourt, he was once again caught by Ambrose and Mikel. When he swung his right leg to pass the ball, Tang Hong noticed Ambrose's center of gravity. When you retract inward, you will change your footwork when you are on the ground, then change your kick to the outside line and then accelerate forward!
Ambrose was accidentally overtaken by Tang Hong from outside, and when he turned and chased him, he had no chance.
Tang Hong quickly went down the sidewalk and turned into the inscribed track.
Mikel resolutely chased and blocked the inside line all the way. When Tang Hong was about to enter the penalty area, Tang Hong's feet smashed the fried meatballs and continued to move towards the bottom line. Mikel turned and immediately went to the penalty area to block Tang Hong's Back pass, defender Obabona rushed to block Tang Hongde's cross.
But Tang Hong stopped to smash the ball and took control of the tempo. In front of him, Oberabona pulled up to the ground due to excessive force with his leg to block.
Tang Hong picked a pass at this time and sent the ball to the goal point.
Qin Rui quickly outflanks his head to attack the door!
The angle is a bit small, the football rubbed the outside of the near post and hit the goal side net!
Qin Rui held his head unwillingly and roared, and the Chinese team fans in the stands also sighed of loss.
But soon there was thunderous applause!
Expect the team to continue their efforts.
On the Nigerian side, all members are paying attention to Oboa Bona.
The other party fell to the ground and signaled for substitution!
Strained!