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Chapter 229 The Champion's Heart: Twice! ! !

In Italy's famous football sanctuary, the San Siro Stadium, the [-] South African World Cup qualifiers between Italy and Ireland at home, like a glass of warm water, proceeded unhurriedly.

In Italy, the starting goalkeeper is still Buffon. At the back, Cannavaro, the old captain of the Azzurri, is back. He is partnered with Juventus central defender Chiellini. The left back is a 'great left back' Grosso, at right back, is still Zambrotta.

In the midfield, the combination of Brigi, Pirlo and De Rossi, the front line is the combination of the three forwards of Iaquinta, Pacini and Del Piero.

Xiang Nan did not appear in the starting list for this game.

Ireland are without Duff, who is injured, and Doyle is partnering up front with Robbie Keane.

In the first 15 minutes of the game, both sides were relatively cautious, and no good opportunities appeared.Before this game, Italy and Ireland ranked the top two in the group respectively. This game is also an opportunity for Italy to expand the top spot in the group.

Del Piero wiped the sweat from his forehead. In this game, he was in a mediocre state. Under the close defense of Irish right back McShane, he couldn't let go of his feet and felt more difficult.

23 minutes into the game, Italy got its most dangerous chance since the opening, Zambrotta and
After Brigi made a wall-hitting coordination, he made a long pass outside the penalty area and hoisted the ball into the penalty area. In the penalty area, Pacini leaned against the Irish defender Dunn who was defending him, unloaded the ball, rubbed it lightly, and put the ball into the penalty area. The ball is delivered to the middle…

Iaquinta's sudden thrust forward tore through Ireland's defense, and he shot the ball. Amidst the exclamation at the San Siro Stadium, the Irish national goalkeeper blocked the ball with his right foot and was guarded on the goal line. O'Shea kicked out of the penalty area with a big kick.

De Rossi was on the line of the penalty area, stopped with his chest, unloaded the ball, and then shot from a distance. The ball flew high into the air under the attention of Irish goalkeeper Given, and the ball hit the stands and was immediately caught by the fans. Confiscated! !
"Hehe, for this shot, I am most grateful to De Rossi. It seems that this is the fan who got the ball!!!" Rossi said with a laugh.

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The Irish also had their best chance of the first half at [-] minutes into the game.

Zambrotta's long pass was intercepted by McGeedy with a shovel. McGeedy, who was lying on the lawn of San Siro, hooked the ball with his right foot and knocked the ball to Andrews, number [-] of Ireland, with a beautiful turn and throw After opening Bridge's defense, a big foot drove the ball to the front court. After Robbie Keane stopped the ball in the chest, he looked up and looked in the penalty area. Buffon's position was a bit forward, and he directly lobbed the ball Buffon, who was shocked, took off vigorously, held the ball with his fingertips, hit the crossbar and bounced back to the penalty area. Cannavaro, who was defended back, kicked towards the stands.

Throughout the first half of the game, the shots from both sides did not add up to double digits, and most of them were long-range shots. In the stands of San Siro, some fans booed dissatisfiedly, although these fans also knew , even if the game is tied, it is acceptable for Italy, but fans are not here to watch such a dull game when they pay for tickets.

Compared with the impatience of the fans, Xiang Nan watched the Italian team play unhurriedly on the bench. Instead, he felt relieved. The characteristics of Ireland have almost no chance. Zambrotta's pass error is already a lucky gift from God to the Irish. Unfortunately, Robbie Keane's shot is a hair's breadth away.

But, no matter what, sitting on the bench to watch the game is not so comfortable after all, and Xiang Nan can't wait.

The game has reached stoppage time in the first half, and the score is still [-]:[-]. Xiang Nan cast a glance at Lippi who was sitting not far away. , with Erlang's legs crossed, seemed very satisfied with the score of [-]:[-] in the first half! !
In this way, in the first half of the game, after a dull and sleepy [-] minutes, with a score of [-]:[-], the two sides entered the locker room.

On the San Siro stadium, when the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, there were harsh boos...
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After returning to the locker room, Lippi first applauded his players and praised the team's defense in the first half. Then, the topic changed, "In the first half, our offense, compared to our defense, , it is not very satisfactory, so in the second half, our goal is only one, and that is to score goals!! Win the final game!!"

"Perhaps, the Irish must have thought that we would be content with a draw!! But, they forgot that compared to the [-] point of a draw, no one would find [-] points unlovable!!"

There was a burst of laughter in the locker room. When Lippi had a rare moment of humor, the players all laughed.

Lippi cast a glance to the south, "Andre, as soon as the second half starts, you warm up. After about [-] minutes, I will send you on the field. You have only one purpose and that is——"

On the tactics board, the name of Ireland's right back McShane was heavily circled, "Break through from here, McShane will definitely push out to attack in the second half, this is your chance!! Tear me up Break him!! I need a goal!!"

Lippi waved his arm! !

"No problem, I'll leave it to the coach!!" Xiang Nan patted his chest and reassured, accidentally hitting Chiellini with his arm.

The Juventus central defender yelled exaggeratedly, "Andre, don't hit me, I'll give you everything!!!"

"Go away, dead glass!!" Xiang Nan scolded with a smile, knowing that this kid was still talking about his crazy hands-on actions during the game against Juventus.

Lippi also smiled. Silver Fox is still happy to see this kind of small fight between the teams. After all, it is not bad to have a treasure like Chiellini in the locker room.

In the locker room of the visiting team at San Siro, the Irish coach is making final tactical arrangements to his players——

"In the second half, our goal was to score a goal. The Italians seemed content to take a point at home. Obviously, they also thought we would be content to take a point from San Siro, but, stupid Italy Man forgets the blood of battle in our Irish bones!!"

"McShane. In the second half, you pressed from the right. Pirlo's defense was not good. AC Milan players assisted in the space before and after. This is your chance!!"

"Okay!! I know how to do it, coach!!" Ireland No. [-] nodded and said! !
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At the beginning of the second half, Lippi did not make a substitution immediately, although Xiang Nan was on the sidelines at the beginning of the second half. Under the leadership of the assistant coach, he started the warm-up action of leg press and turn-back running, which aroused the enthusiasm of the San Siro stadium. Now, Xiang Nan is already one of the most popular players in the Italian national team.

At the beginning of the second half, the Irishman launched a fierce attack on Italy's penalty area as if he had taken ecstasy. For a while, Italy's goal seemed to be in jeopardy and precarious! !

Well, it's just like...

Lippi just yelled on the sidelines, signaling his players to strengthen the protection of the front of the penalty area, and then sat on the coach's bench calmly, as if he didn't care about Ireland's crazy offense.

In fact, the Irish's attack was like thunder and rain, surrounded by Italy's penalty area, the ball was thrown into the penalty area, was pushed out by the Italian defender, shot from a long distance, and went wide... again...

"Hunter's pass, hanging into the penalty area, the ball was hit by Chiellini, Doyle's long-range shot....missed..."

"Robbie Keane!! Overwhelmed Bridget's defense, passed Grosso... shot... barely!!! The ball got by Buffon!!!"

After about 10 minutes like this, Lippi looked at his watch. At this time, the Irish's offense was not as strong as it was at the beginning of the second half. They could only rely on two fullbacks, especially McShane. The pressure on this side, using Robbie Keane's header, threatened the Italian team.

Lippi glanced at the bench. Xiang Nan had finished warming up and was jumping slightly in place. Seeing the head coach looking at him, Xiang Nan nodded, indicating that he was ready! !

"Andre? You're ready to warm up!! Very good, you are playing now, replacing Alessandro, playing the position of No. 9 and a half. In your opinion, it is to control the ball more, make more breakthroughs, and try to serve Iaquinta and Iaquinta. Paccini creates opportunities, of course, if there is a good opportunity, it can be figured out!!"

The fourth official held up the electronic card for the substitution, and the San Siro fans noticed the action on the sidelines. Suddenly, the entire stadium fell into cheers amidst loud roars, and many people began to stand up and applaud vigorously.

You know, in the past few years when Serie A has been generally weak, Xiangnan's success at Chelsea, and held up the European Golden Globe Award, and with his magical performance in the European Cup, and BJ's Olympic team as the Italian Olympic team The captain led the team to win the championship, and now, this young man of Chinese origin is no less popular in Italy than Kaka is in Brazil.

Xiang Nan was on the sidelines, high-fived Piero, stomped on the turf of the San Siro Stadium, and strode into the San Siro Stadium...

In the stadium, there was thunderous applause, and everyone was shouting loudly——
"AND——REA!!!!"

Robbie Keane felt the commotion and excitement of the fans of the home team at the stadium. He looked towards the side of the stadium and saw the black-haired No. [-]. As for Xiangnan, as a player who also played for the Premier League, Robbie Keane can be said to be Very familiar, the Irish shooter immediately reminded his teammates——

"Hey hey hey!! Guys, keep your spirits up!! Watch out for that kid from Italy just now!!! Andre's speed is fast!!!"

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As soon as Xiangnan played, Ireland's defensive formation was immediately disrupted. Compared with Xiangnan, although Del Piero is very experienced, but helplessly, he is already old. Whether it is the impact or the desire to attack, Nothing can be compared with Xiangnan.

Perhaps, Robbie Keane's reminder played a role. McShane began to moderate his offense and rarely overwhelmed the half court.

Even so, the Irish right back McShane and McGeedy, who was in charge of defending the south, were also very embarrassed by the breakthrough from the south. The strong attack from Xiang Nanyi was contained! !
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Xiang Nan unloaded the ball, flicked it to the left, and then slammed it to the right. He suddenly accelerated and swayed away from McGeedy's defense. shoveled out the edge...

Xiang Nan wiped the sweat from his forehead, lifted his jersey, wiped it, and took a look. Not far away, McShane, who was panting and crossed his hips, raised the corner of his mouth and walked away.

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In the [-]th minute of the game, De Rossi stole the ball from Hunter and hit it directly to Pirlo in the middle. The AC Milan midfielder took two steps, looked in the penalty area, kicked the ball directly, and hung the ball Entering the penalty area, Iaquinta jumped high, headed the ball, and the ball arrived at the back point——

Xiang Nan suddenly advanced forward, and McShane, who was defending him, only felt a gust of wind whistling past his ears. When the Irish right back stared at him with wide eyes, Xiang Nan had already appeared on the ball's running route, and raised the ball. Right foot, left foot as a support, a gliding in the air, almost a bow shooting action, the violent swing of the right foot, like a spring, hit the ball, the ball was like a shell fired, suddenly A rise, with a noticeable spin——

A white light flashed, and in the desperate eyes of the Irish goalkeeper Given, it flew into the net and made a big bag in the net! ! ! !

"g-o-o-o-o-o-o-a-a-a-a-a-l!!! AND---REA!!! Great goal!! [-]:[-]! ! Andre broke the deadlock for Italy!! Well done!!!"

After scoring the goal, he ran south to the restricted area of ​​the stadium, gave a big hug to Chiellini, who was waving his arms excitedly, and then high-fived Buffon excitedly! !
"Andre is fighting back the rumors of the media!! Well done Andre!! He has gained the trust and respect of his teammates!!" Vialli shouted loudly.

At this time, the camera was aimed at the coaching bench in a timely manner. Lippi, who had been calm for a long time, completely erupted like a volcano that had endured for a long time. His silver hair followed the waving arms of the head coach of the Italian national team. , swaying unceasingly, like forked palm trees...

When Xiang Nan returned to Italy to participate in the World Cup European qualifiers, some media said that because of the violent conflict between Xiang Nan and Juventus in the game between Chelsea and Juventus, the relationship between Xiang Nan and the Juventus players in the Italian national team reached a high level. a freezing point...

Obviously, after Xiangnan scored a goal, the bear hug with Chiellini and the high five with Buffon are the biggest weapons to fight back these unknown messages! ! !

[-]:[-]! ! !
With Xiangnan's goal in the [-]th minute, Italy led Ireland [-]-[-] at the San Siro Stadium! ! !

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In the [-]th minute of the game, Xiangnan received a long pass from Pirlo, straightened up his chest slightly, stopped the ball comfortably, unloaded the ball with his knee, and was about to start a breakthrough. The ball was touched by Huilan's long legs and went out of the sideline , Italy won a front court throw-in.

De Rossi sent the ball out of bounds. After the ball was thrown vigorously, the seasoned Elle kicked the center back Dunn. He took the first step and kicked it with his knee. The ball bounced outside the penalty area. Grosso made a forward drive and fell to the ground A shovel to Pacini on the right side of the penalty area...

Pacini stopped the ball slightly, adjusted the ball to whichever foot he was best at, and shot towards the ball, the ball made a muffled sound when it was pumped, and flew towards the goal against the turf...
The Irish goalkeeper Shay was shocked, and he threw forward to the ground. After the ball was thrown by Shay, due to the strong inertia, the ball bounced out of the Irish goalkeeper's arms. Just as Shay reached out and wanted to throw it again When holding the ball in my arms---

A red shin pad appeared in sight of the Irish goalkeeper. The right foot of the red shin pad hooked back, hooking the ball away from Shay's eyes, and then pushed it lightly...

Under the desperate eyes of the Irish goalkeeper, the ball rolled into the net slowly, slowly... There were slight water ripples...
"g-o-o-o-o---o-o-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-l!!! AND---REA!!! Score twice!!! Ann Andre's second goal of the game!!! [-]:[-]!!! He is simply a genius!!!"

The on-site commentator at the San Siro Stadium almost fell into hysterical madness...
After scoring the goal, Xiangnan, like a child, ran in a big circle around the spot, ran to the edge of the field, and put his left hand behind his ear——

He was answered with cries and cheers that could tear the night sky apart! ! !

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Dudu Dudu! !

As the referee's whistle pierced the night sky in Milan, the game ended
In the end, relying on two goals from the south, Italy defeated Ireland [-]-[-] in this key battle of the [-] World Cup European qualifiers in South Africa, expanding its lead in the standings! ! !
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PS: I finally got new glasses today, and something happened again, and I was in a bad mood. This chapter of Little Seven Codes is all about taking time out and trying to make my mood as passionate as this chapter. It’s really difficult...you can post Send a book review...Call for a recommendation ticket.
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