Chapter 303: Rio Grande

The World Cup group stage is over. Among the best team selected by FIFA, Li Chenglong successfully appeared in the forward position.
　　 Robben and Benzema appeared together with Li Chenglian in the forward position. There is neither Messi nor Neymar. This is a controversial place.
　　 But things like the best team in the group stage have their own opinions, and different media have different opinions.
　　 For example, the best team in the group stage selected by the Brazilian media, there is no Lee Chenglong's share.
　　 After all, only played three group matches, and the players' performance is still lacking in persuasiveness. It is really difficult to tell who is higher and who is lower.
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　　 On June 28th, the round of sixteen elimination rounds of the Brazil World Cup officially began. The first match was the host Brazil against Chile.
　　 The two sides drew 1:1 in 120 minutes, and then Brazil defeated the opponent through a penalty shootout and successfully advanced.
　　 Although Brazil won, they were a little reluctant to win.
The Brazilians completely failed to play the gorgeous offense that Samba football should have in the game. Fortunately, their defense was fairly solid. In addition, Cesar played bravely in the penalty shootout and saved two penalty kicks from the opponent. It is considered a successful pass.
　　 Also because of this game, some people began to doubt the strength of Brazil. Are they really capable of winning the championship?
　　 After the Brazil game, there was another round of 16 clashes, Colombia against Costa Rica, the twin brothers battle, but also a dark horse battle, to see who is the real big brother.
　　In the end, Colombia defeated Costa Rica 2:1 in overtime and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals.
　　 In this case, one of Li Chenglong’s teammates was sent away.
　　 It is also worth mentioning that both of Colombia's goals were scored by Ronaldo, so his World Cup goal number also came to 5, temporarily ranked in front of Lee Chenglong.
　　 According to the ranking rules of the World Cup Golden Boots, if the number of goals is the same, the number of assists is more dominant; if the number of assists is also the same, the less played time is dominant.
　　 Ronaldo had two assists in the group stage, and Lee Chenglong has not assisted yet, so currently both sides have 5 goals, but Ronaldo ranked in front of Lee Chenglong.
　　 June 29th, this is England’s game day.
　　 But at 2 pm, the game between the Netherlands and Mexico took place first.
　　 In the end, the Netherlands reversed Mexico 2:1 after losing a goal first, and Jackie Lee’s club teammate Huntelaar scored the lore penalty.
　　 In this case, the Netherlands will take the lead and will wait for the winner between England and Greece in the quarterfinals.
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　　 Brazil’s largest city is Sao Paulo, Brazil’s capital is Brasilia, but when it comes to Brazilian cities, Rio de Janeiro is the most famous.
　　 Rio de Janeiro is not only the most famous city in Brazil, but also the most famous city in South America. It is the largest financial, transportation, tourism and cultural center in South America.
　　 And Rio de Janeiro’s most famous is their landmark building, the statue of Christ that stands on Monte Cristo, weighing more than 1,000 tons.
　　 Not far from Monte Cristo, there is the most famous stadium in Brazil, the Maracanã Stadium.
　　 It is now June, and South America should be winter.
But because Brazil is located in a tropical region, this time is a good season for tourism, and the World Cup in Brazil is in full swing, so tourists from all over the world are flocking to Brazil, and most of them are the first One stop was set as Rio, the central city of South America.
　　Like the statue of Christ on Monte Cristo, Rio is opening its arms, welcoming tourists from all over the world.
　　 In the last few days of June, more tourists flew to Rio from Europe.
　　 First, the World Cup knockout matches officially started. There are a total of 7 teams in Europe who have advanced to the knockout rounds. Many European fans are rushing to support their teams.
　　 The second is that in Rio de Janeiro, the central city of Brazil, the round of 16 knockouts for England and Greece will also start here.
　　 England’s luck is good. Originally the team is based in Rio, and the venue for the round of 16 matches is also in Rio, which can save Lautu from running around.
　　 But England has been stationed in Rio for more than half a month. This is the first time they have played in Rio.
　　 In the afternoon, many fans were heading towards the Maracanã Stadium in the city.
　　 "Playing at the Maracanã stadium is perfect, and you can warm up for the finals in advance."
　　 "Yes, that's it, this game is actually not difficult, but we can get familiar with the turf first, and then we will reach the finals and win the championship in one fell swoop."
　　 "I have a hunch that Super Bruce will score a goal tonight."
　　 "Hey, buddy, you don't have to doubt that Bruce can definitely do it..."
　　 On the street to the Maracanã Stadium, a group of English fans were chatting.
　　 The Maracana Stadium, where the England and Greece matches are arranged, is actually the stadium where the final finals of this World Cup will be held, so playing a game here first is indeed a preparation for the finals in advance.
　　 Of course, the premise is to make it to the final.
　　 If you fail to make the finals, you can comfort yourself. Anyway, you have been to the finals.
　　 "England bastards, you will definitely walk out of the stadium crying tonight."
　　 "You can only go home and watch us accept the awards on TV as you did ten years ago."
　　 Soon there were Greek fans who could not understand the arrogant Englishman, and began to mock.
　　 Although England and Greece belong to the same European teams, in fact they have not really played against many.
　　 The two teams have only met 9 times in history. England has 7 wins and 2 draws and remains unbeaten. Therefore, English fans are very confident and believe that their team will definitely win their opponents and advance to the quarterfinals.
　　 During the 2002 World Cup qualifiers, Beckham's free kick tied Greece and helped England qualify for the World Cup in Korea and Japan. It was the most famous confrontation in the history of the two teams.
　　 As for what the Greek fans said 10 years ago, it naturally refers to the 2004 European Cup. That year, Greece smashed the past as a super dark horse and eventually won the championship, which became the Greek myth in the European Cup.
　　 At that time, England was in the quarterfinals and was eliminated by the host Portugal in a penalty shootout. He went home early to watch TV.
　　 In fact, England, as a European powerhouse, has never won the European Cup in the history of the team, and has never even reached the European Cup final, which is quite embarrassing.
　　 is now revealed by the Greeks, the English fans immediately became uneasy, and soon a group of people quarreled with each other on the roadside.
　　 This is also the norm in football. The players on the pitch are very passionate, and the fans off the pitch are not too much.
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　　 At 6pm local time in Brazil, England's round of 16 knockout match against Greece will start at Rio's Maracana Stadium.
　　 In this game, Hodgson still arranged the 4231 formation,
　　 Goalkeeper: Joe Hart
　　 Defenders: Leighton Bynes, Gary Cahill, Smalling, Glen Johnson;
　　 Midfielder: Gerrard, Henderson;
　　 Avant-garde: Sturridge, Rooney, Sterling;
　　 Forward: Lee Chenglong~EbookFREE.me~ The Greek team arranged a 433 formation.
　　 Goalkeeper: Kanesis;
　　 Defenders: Holebas, Manolas, Papasta Sopoulos, Torosidis;
　　 Midfielder: Samaris, Karagounis, Maniyatis;
　　 Forwards: Christo Dolopoulos, Samaras, Sarpingidis.
　　 Orthodox Greeks, their names all end in what is.
　　 At present, this Greek team is very orthodox.
　　 Before the game started, the English commentator was also talking about Gerrard.
"This game is Steven's 115th national team game for England. This allowed him to tie the record of David Beckham and become the second most played player in the history of England, second only to 125. Peter Hilton in the second appearance."
"Since Steven will withdraw from the national team after the World Cup, he has no chance to catch up with Hilton's record, but as long as he eliminates Greece and advances to the quarter-finals, Steven can continue to play, then he can surpass Baker. Ham, enjoy this second place exclusively."
"Although the Greeks unexpectedly won the European Cup in 2004, Greece has never had any good results in the World Cup. In fact, this is the first time their team has reached the knockout stage of the World Cup. I believe the guy We will not let us down..."
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