Chapter 269: Croatia

　　Nizhny Novgorod Stadium!
　　 The football stadium in Nizhny Novgorod, the capital of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia!
　　 can hold 45,000 spectators, and now it is full of spectators.
　　Because this day will be the World Cup 1/8 finals, the China team will challenge the powerful Croatia team.
　　 At the press conference before the game, the head coach of the Croatian team Zlatko Dalic was also more polite.
　　Zlatko Dalic may not have a very gorgeous coaching career. He previously coached Riyadh Crescent in Saudi Arabia, and then coached Al Ain in the UAE, leading the team to win the AFC Champions League and runner-up.
　　 officially coached the Croatian national team in 2017 and successfully led the team to the World Cup.
　　 "We have conducted research on the Huaxia team and know that the Huaxia team is definitely not a weak team." Zlatko Dalic answered reporters' questions.
　　 "And the Huaxia team is a very young team. This is their advantage and their disadvantage."
　　 "I believe that our Croatian team can have the last laugh."
　　Zlatko Dalic’s answer is pertinent, indeed the lineup of the China Team is too young.
　　 In events like the World Cup, the young lineup suffers.
　　 At the beginning of the game, most of the media generally believed that the Croatian team had greater hopes for promotion.
　　 Mandzukic of Juventus, Perisic of Inter Milan, Modric of Real Madrid, Rakitic of Barcelona, ​​Kovacic of Real Madrid.
　　 The Croatian team is indeed very strong, especially in the midfield, much better than the China team.
　　 But for this opponent, the Chinese fans are still satisfied.
　　 After all, it is better than playing with Argentina, and there is at least some hope with Croatia.
　　 Today is the first time for the China Team to participate in the World Cup knockout. In fact, Lippi has already completed his goal.
　　 And every next step is a new record.
　　 As the coaching staff of the China Team, Li Long has been very nervous since yesterday.
　　 I didn't sleep well at night, Li Long knew how strong the Croatian team is.
　　Although the game has not yet started, the fans on both sides have begun to shout in excitement.
　　 "Hello everyone, everyone! Welcome to today's game, the 2018 Russia World Cup 1/8 finals, the Chinese team challenged the Croatian team, I am today's commentator Hong Gang." Hong Gang said at the beginning.
　　 "The starting players of both sides will be on the stage soon. Both sides have played against each other in the China Cup."
　　 "The Croatian team has successfully qualified for the group after many years. Since 1998, the Croatian team has not performed very well in the World Cup."
　　 "The China Team has participated in the World Cup for the second time after 16 years, and it is the first time in history that the team has qualified."
　　 "However, of the two teams, one team will be eliminated, and the other team will successfully advance to the quarterfinals."
　　 At this time, the national flags of both sides were unfolded on the court, and when they saw the national flag of their own country, the scene cheered.
　　 Immediately after the players from both sides appeared one after another, the shots were frequently taken to Modric of the Croatian team.
　　 Then the camera turned to Wei Jiafeng, the talented midfielder of China.
　　 These two players are the core midfielders of their respective teams, and the shots are also meaningful.
　　 Seeing the players from both sides come on stage, there was a violent cheer.
　　The two sides formed two teams, and then began to play the national anthems of both countries.
　　 After the national anthem ended, the two teams lined up and shook hands in friendship.
　　"Next, I will introduce the starting lineup of both sides. First, the Croatian team officially gave a 4-3-3 formation:
　　 Goalkeeper: 23 Subasic;
　　 Defenders: 3 Strinic, 6 Lovren, 21 Vader, 2 Frsalico;
　　 Midfielder: 7 Rakitic, 11 Brozovic, 10 Modric;
　　 Forwards: 4 Perisic, 17 Mandzukic, 18 Rebic. "
　　"Then the China Team, the official 4-2-3-1 formation was given:
　　 Goalkeeper: 1 Yan Junling;
　　 Defenders: 15 Qiu Hailong, 3 Zhao Wenchao, 4 Lin Tianjun, 2 Zhang Ran;
　　 Midfielder: 10 Bai Yi, 6 Liu Yuchang, 8 Wei Jiafeng, 16 Chi Ruofei, 12 Cui Dongzhen;
　　 Forward: 9 Tian Runtao. "
　　 Lippi's starting lineup this time still has a big gap with Li Long.
　　 In fact, Cai Jian and Tian Runtao play a role, the most reasonable tactical formation should be 4-4-2 formation.
　　 But Lippi's decision was for a reason. In fact, Lippi wanted to use a 5-4-1 formation at the beginning.
　　 However, compared with the French team, the Croatian team's striker is not that strong.
　　 The strength of the Croatian team lies in their midfield, so Lippi chose a 4-2-3-1 formation.
　　 In case the team's midfield is out of control, the rhythm is completely controlled by the Croatian team.
　　 Organization core Wei Jiafeng, with Chi Ruofei, who can attack, defend, and has a wide range of activities, and Liu Yuchang, who has strong defensive ability, can hold the ball and has good passing ability.
　　 The combination of these three midfielders may not be as strong as the Croatian team.
　　 But at least it can be spelled, Lippi has great hopes in Wei Jiafeng.
　　 He saw the potential of top players in Wei Jiafeng.
　　 Although Lippi has completed the task, as a world-class coach, Lippi certainly will not be satisfied with this.
　　 Lippi hopes to lead the team to achieve better results.
　　 All the players on both sides stood in position, the China team got the kick-off right, Tian Runtao came to the front of the football and stepped the football under his feet.
　　 The game is getting closer and closer, and the countdown begins.
　　 Finally, the referee blew the whistle for the start of the game, and Tian Runtao kicked the football back.
　　 "The game has officially started!" Hong Gang announced.
　　 After the kick-off, Lin Tianjun made a long pass and passed the football to the Croatian half.
　　 Then the two sides started to header the ball, and then they pushed it back and then pushed it back.
After 　　 played back and forth several times, the football fell to Wei Jiafeng.
　　 Wei Jiafeng does have spirituality, and only saw Wei Jiafeng header a little.
　　 unexpectedly pushed the football into the penalty area~EbookFREE.me~Cui Dongzhen hurriedly moved into the penalty area.
　　 Wei Jiafeng's header has the effect of a through ball.
　　 The Croatian team’s defense was very concentrated, and Cui Dongzhen did not get out of position.
　　 Vinda his hair and raised the football out of bounds in advance.
　　 Huaxia team won a sideline ball, Chi Ruofei threw the ball with a strong hand.
　　 threw the football into the penalty area, the team has a few high points.
　　 The high-altitude ball of the China Team is still very threatening. Brozovic jumped high, trying to push the football out.
　　 However, he made a wrong judgment and Brozovic missed the top.
　　 The football fell to Liu Yuchang. Although a little caught off guard, Liu Yuchang still stopped the football steadily.
　　 Liu Yuchang turned around and protected the football at his feet.
　　 Liu Yuchang's ability to protect the ball is indeed strong, and he still controls the football in the crowd.
　　 He suddenly saw Bai Yi answering him, and went to the fair to hand the football to him.
　　 He didn't have room to hit the goal at all, Bai Yi hit the goal directly after receiving the football.
　　 But Vinda was right in front of the goal. Vinda spread his legs and knocked the football out of bounds.
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