road to victory

Chapter 322 World Cup ([-])
Fan Shang thought for a while, then slowly said, "Okay, first of all, if we have a strong high center forward, I think this problem can solve half of the problem, but..."

The tallest strikers in France are Henry and Trezeguet. However, with the physical strength of these two, they are obviously not standing centers. It is completely impossible for them to stand in the penalty area to break the dense defense.

"What else?" Jacques also realized this, and then asked.

"Relying on long-range shots is one way, but Paraguay's protection in front of the penalty area is still very strict." After Vincent finished speaking, he himself denied this statement. "Set-pieces are also a good idea, provided we have enough chances from set-pieces."

"Then let's set the ball." Jacquet felt that the set ball was more reliable.

Therefore, before the match against Paraguay, France focused on practicing the coordination of corner kicks and free kicks, while Zidane, Pires, Djorkaeff and other free kick shooters also practiced direct free kicks.

The match between the two teams was held at the Felix Bralette Stadium in Lens. More than 3 fans poured into the stadium, of which French fans accounted for more than half.

Thousands of people headed by Bordeaux "No.12" will appear in the stands every French game, cheering for the French team with neat shouts.

Today, France formed a 4132 formation, adopting a single midfielder configuration. Facing a team like Paraguay, it is a waste to have too many defensive players.

Before the game, Paraguay's captain Chilavert and vice-captain Gamara went to the French coach's bench first, and their leaders had to express themselves sitting here.

Seeing the two of them approaching, Fan Shang spoke first, "Are you ready to lose today?"

"Uh..." The two were speechless for a while, and after a while, they said, "Boss, our performance today will definitely not let you down!"

Then the two returned to the court, waiting for the start of the game.

The game started on time at 04:30 local time in France, and Paraguay kicked off first. Paraguay probably went to the penalty shootout just like Bordeaux back then. After all, they owned Chilavert, and Vincent also had this consideration at the time.

But it is a pity that although Paraguay has Chilavert, there is only Chilavert.

At the beginning of today, Chilavert's state can only be regarded as mediocre. In the first half, a few hit the goal post and flew out of the baseline. Another time, Chilavert let Blanco pass it. Fortunately, the defender destroyed the ball.

And as Chilavert slowly entered the state, France experienced a situation where there was no thunder and no rain. Although they have been playing around Paraguay, they have not been able to resolve the game within 90 minutes.

The two teams entered overtime without any suspense. This is the first time a golden goal has been used in the World Cup. Whoever scores first will end the game.

Until the 114th minute of the game, the players of the two teams were a little unable to run. At this time, even the two central defenders of France entered the penalty area of ​​Paraguay.During a defense, Paraguay made a clearance not far away, and was intercepted by Djorkaeff halfway, and then raised his foot and transferred into the penalty area, allowing the defender to take a step ahead and make a clearance.

This time the clearance was not far away. Pires, who was replaced in the second half, intercepted on the penalty area line, then led to the right, and then made a cross.Trezeguet grabbed the first point in the middle this time, but he didn't shoot, but ferryed to Blanco who was plugging in. Blanco shot angrily from the unguarded line of the small penalty area.

The distance is short and the ball is fast. Even though Chilavert made a save, he still let the ball fly into the goal from the armpit.

After scoring the goal, Blanco was very excited and ran to the sidelines with open arms.This is the first golden goal in the history of the World Cup. Although it is a bit cruel, but the knockout is like this, there can only be one winner.

Jacques was also extremely excited, first he jumped high on the spot, and then was hugged by the rest of the coaching staff.Before the start of the World Cup, Jacquet actually revealed to Vincent that his minimum goal for this World Cup is to be the top 8. Now that this goal has been achieved, it is understandable that Jacquet is so excited.

After the referee announced the end of the game, Vincent walked into the field, instead of celebrating with the French players, he went straight to Chilavert and pulled Chilavert up who was lying on the ground.

"You have tried your best, but now you need to stand up, your team needs you now." Vincent directly referred to Paraguay as Chilavert's team.

Chilavert looked at his teammates who were sitting scattered on the field, "Understood, boss, I will not admit defeat, and there is the next World Cup!"

Chilavert is an absolute fighter who will only be defeated repeatedly without being completely defeated.Then he pulled his teammates up from the ground one by one, Fan Shang was also helping, but he was only responsible for pulling up Gamara.

Encouraged by Chilavert, all the Paraguayan players got up slowly, came to the midfield, shook hands with the French players, and officially ended the round of 16.

"I insist that the golden goal is too cruel and against the spirit of football. Then again, I would rather end the game in Borae Stadium in this way than with these Paraguayan kamikaze pilots and especially this amazing goalkeeper. Laverty on the penalty shootout. If it was a penalty shootout, Chilavert gave us a great save! Anything can happen, God knows which side it will go... Just look at him in Rome Ron Blanco's demeanor after scoring a goal is a measure of the outstanding qualities of a goalkeeper. His teammates fell to the ground, frustrated, exhausted, and crying. He went to lift them up one by one, comforting and encouraging them. Although I don't know what he is talking about, but his attitude and eyes clearly said loudly: 'Get up! Paraguayans would rather die standing than lying down!' He is such an amazing guy!" This is after the game Jacques said in the interview.

And when a reporter interviewed Chilavert and asked him why Vincent pulled him up, Chilavert said, "Yes, he is my boss, no matter where he is. His words are always the same. So it makes sense, it was the same today. He told me that now is not my time to rest, I need to fulfill my responsibilities as captain."

Fan Shang just smiled after reading the report. Chilavert never thinks too much in front of the media, and just says what is on his mind.At this time, Chilavert was about to enter the plane back home for vacation.

And France's opponent after entering the quarterfinals actually appeared the day before, and that was Italy, the male model army.

(End of this chapter)