Chapter 296: Whose penalty?

The first round of the World Cup is over, and England has returned to Rio de Janeiro to prepare for the next second round of the group.
　　 The second round of the group stage was just five days later, and the time was not so generous, so the whole team needs to hurry up to prepare.
England’s opponent in the second round of the group stage was Uruguay. The top four teams in the last World Cup had strong strikers led by Suarez and Cavani, and there were top defenders like Godin on the back line, which is definitely not easy to deal with. of.
　　 The venue of the game is Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city, but not far from Rio de Janeiro.
　　 Because of the successful victory over Italy in the first round, the situation in England is generally optimistic.
　　According to the English media, Italy is England’s biggest competitor in the group stage. Now that it has successfully won, it is very possible for England to win three consecutive group stages.
　　 And Lee Chenglong's outstanding performance in the first round of the group stage also recognized his strength, which can basically be said to be the core of the team.
　　 During the training with the team in Rio de Janeiro, Lee Chenglong also accepted interviews by reporters.
　　 In the first round, he had such an outstanding performance as a substitute wearing a hat. Of course, he had to strike while the iron was hot and publicize it. These were arranged by Jackie Lee’s agent Barnett.
　　 Among the reporters who interviewed Lee Chenglong, there were from Brazil, England, and even China.
　　 However, when interviewing Li Chenglong, a Chinese reporter asked a very creative question.
　　 "Li Chenglong, do you think the England team or the Chinese team, who will win the World Cup first?"
"Chinese team."
　　 Faced with this kind of open-minded question, Li Chenglong answered very simply.
　　 This surprised the reporter, and he continued to ask "Are you kidding me?"
　　 "Didn't you make a joke with me first?"
　　 Although the England team is ridiculed by Chinese fans as the European Chinese team, and often loses the chain, but how to say, England is still considered a European power...
　　 Anyway, his thoughts on asking this question are very strange.
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　　 On June 19th, the entire England team came to Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city with a population of tens of millions, and the largest city in South America, where it will play against Uruguay.
　　 Before the start of the game, Jackie Lee attended the pre-match press conference along with Hodgson and Gerrard.
　　 This can be regarded as fulfilling the wishes of the reporters. Lee Chenglong is currently the most popular star in the England team.
　　 "Uruguay is a strong team. They have top stars like Suarez and Cavani. Tonight's game will be very difficult."
　　 "But regardless of the final result of the game tonight, we will succeed in qualifying from this group."
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　　 Jackie Lee answered the questions normally, but at this time a reporter asked, "Bruce, after being reversed by you in the first round, it is said that Italian coach Prandelli did not sleep all night, do you know?"
　　 "Then what is he doing? Playing players all night? This is not a good thing..."
　　 Li Chenglong was very witty, and he didn't give the reporters the handle to stir up the topic.
　　 At 5 pm local time in Brazil, the game between England and Uruguay began at the Sao Paulo Arena.
　　 In this game, there was almost no change in the arrangement between England and the previous round. It was still 4231 formation, that is, Jackie Lee replaced Sturridge in the starting field.
　　Uruguayan has arranged a 442 formation,
　　 Goalkeeper Muslera;
　　 Defenders Alvaro Pereira, Diego Godin, Jose Jimenez, Martin Cáceres;
　　Midfielders Christian Rodriguez, Egidio Arevalo, Alvaro Gonzalez, Niklas Rodero;
　　 Forwards Suarez, Cavani.
　　Uruguayan’s lineup has strong double forwards and two central defenders, but the other positions are more general, and they are basically marginal players in the five major leagues or the main players in the South American league.
　　 "We don't have many chances to play against Uruguay. We have only had three matches before, and our results were one win, one draw and one loss."
　　 "But in the two encounters in the World Cup, we were at a disadvantage with one draw and one loss."
　　 "But this time, I believe the boys will help England win and get our first victory against the Uruguay in the World Cup."
　　 In the analysis before the start of the game, the English commentary was still relatively optimistic.
　　 The strongest Italy has been doing it, but would you still be afraid of Uruguay?
　　 After the game started, England played more actively.
In just 2 minutes of the opening, Lee Chenglong made a strong long shot in front of the penalty area. Uruguay goalkeeper Muslera accidentally dropped the ball, but Welbeck had a bad brain, as if he did not expect the opponent to drop. After a while, the ball was taken back by the opponent.
　　 As a striker, he is not even ready to make a shot at any time. He also kicks a ball of wool, go home and raise pigs.
　　 In the 7th minute, Sterling's wing breakthrough created a free kick opportunity. Due to the relatively partial position, England chose to make a tactical free kick.
　　Lyton Bynes drove the ball out, unexpectedly no one grabbed the point, but the ball fell into the penalty area. After everyone had a melee, the ball was cleared by Jiménez.
　　 "We continued to suppress Uruguay at the beginning, and I believe the boys will score goals soon."
　　 The English commentary was very optimistic, but he really got it right.
　　 In the 10th minute, Lee Chenglong switched to the left and after receiving a timely ball from Rooney, he slightly drove past the opposing right back Cáceres.
　　 But this guy's hands are a bit cheap, and he raised his hand casually and pulled him down, who had just entered the restricted area.
　　 "Penalty~~~This is a penalty!!" The English commentator shouted immediately.
　　 The Spanish referee Velasco responded quickly and immediately awarded a penalty.
　　 Only 10 minutes into the game, Lee Chenglong relied on a personal breakthrough to earn a penalty for England. This was a very good start.
　　 But now there is a question, who will take the penalty kick?
　　 Lee Chenglong, of course, wants to take his own penalty. He has already completed the hat trick in the first round. Next, he has a chance to fight for the World Cup golden boots. Of course, he wants to seize every opportunity to score.
　　 But currently the first penalty shooter for the England team is Rooney~EbookFREE.me~ This was arranged by Hodgson.
　　 So Jackie Lee and Rooney both turned their heads to look at the sidelines, waiting for Hodgson's instructions.
　　 Hodgson on the sidelines hardly hesitated, and immediately signaled Rooney to take the penalty kick.
　　 At this moment, Li Chenglong was completely disappointed with the old thing Hodgson.
In fact, in the situation just now, after the referee gave the penalty, Li Chenglong could directly take the ball and prepare for the penalty. This was a penalty he made. With his current position, no one really did this. What can you say about him.
　　 But Jackie Lee didn't want to create a topic, especially if Rooney had a fever and rushed to grab a penalty kick, then news of England infighting would soon fly in the sky.
　　 This is Lee Chenglong’s first World Cup. He doesn’t want to make any big news of internal strife. When the time comes, the whole team will be affected and may not be able to qualify in the group stage, which is not good for everyone.
　　 But the old guy Hodgson didn't think about Lee Chenglong's feelings at all. He didn't even think about how Lee Chenglong could compete in the World Cup Golden Boots. This is what disappoints Lee Chenglong the most.
　　 Lee Chenglong and his teammates backed up and let Rooney go up to take the penalty kick.
　　 At this time, the team captain's Gerrard seemed to see that Li Chenglong was not happy, and took the initiative to comfort him.
　　 "Bruce, just a penalty, don't be discouraged."
　　 "Wayne needs that penalty very much. This is probably his last World Cup..."