road to victory

Chapter 359 Indulgent referee

"When" a loud crash appeared on the Italian goal post, the shot was 20 centimeters away from the goal.

"Oh." Fan Shang spread his hands, "It's only a little bit short, what a pity."

The attack was so sudden that today's TV commentator Charleb Duo didn't have time to broadcast the starting lineups of the two teams.

"France's attack was very sudden, but the effect is very good. It seems that Vincent made arrangements before." Charles Bidor said.

"Yes, Fan Shang will do some targeted tactics more or less before each game. Although formation and style of play are not involved, these small fine-tunings are also very effective." I don't want to continue to fight alone, so c****+ invited the French superstar Papin who just retired from Bordeaux to be the guest commentator, as Papin said just now, very immersive.

"Let's quickly talk about the starting lineups of the two teams today. For France, Vincent used a 4231 formation this time, which is a bit like Bordeaux in the past two years. Goalkeeper Barthez, four defenders, Lizarazu, Desailly, Blanco and Thuram, this line of defense hasn't been changed since the 98 World Cup." Charles Bidor began to report the starting lineups of the two teams, mixed with his own comments.

"Yes, in fact, since the European Cup in 96, there has not been much change in the past four years. Besides, Lizarazu and Thuram are in good physical condition. When they were in the international competition Never dropped the chain," Papin affirmed.

"The next two midfielders are Deschamps and Vieira. Why didn't Vincent use Makelele? This is his confidant?" Charles Pideau asked a lot.

"4231 means that France wants to attack. In this case, Makelele is not suitable. Deschamps can pass and defend. He is better in this position." Of course Papin had to explain.

"Well, this makes sense. Three frontcourt Pires, Zidane and Djorkaeff, single striker Henry. It seems that France is really going to attack, Zidane, Pires and Djorkaeff play at the same time, This kind of situation is really uncommon in big competitions." After broadcasting France's starting lineup, Charles Biduo analyzed it a little bit.

"Yes, but after reading Italy's starting lineup, I think I can understand why France is attacking." Papin took Italy's starting lineup and was ready to read, "Italy is a 5212 defensive formation, and the goalkeeper is on top." Toldo, who performed bravely in one game, is now called San Toldo, haha." Papin also learned to liven up the atmosphere.

"Three central defenders Nesta, Iuliano and Cannavaro, two full-backs Pessoto and their captain Maldini, two defensive midfielders Albertini and Di Biagio, attacking midfielders Fiore, two strikers Totti and Delvecchio. This is obviously a posture to defend. If the five defenders are not defensive and counterattack, it is really the head coach's mistake." Papin analyzed, "If France It is also a defensive counterattack, so there is really no way to watch this game, we want to thank Fan Shang, so that everyone in front of the TV does not have the urge to press the power off button."

"Yes, I've thought of this too, but it's quite different from Vincent's best defensive counterattack." Charles Biduo also had some doubts.

"Fan Shang is really not a person who can only defend and counterattack. In the past two years, Bordeaux's 4231 was transformed by Fan Shang. As long as the players meet the requirements, Fan Shang can use various tactics. He really has no restrictions. As long as he can win, any He can control the tactics." Papan, as a person who knew Fan Shang, justified Fan Shang's name.

"Huh? Pierre knows Vincent better. After all, he has worked together in Bordeaux for a few years. Does Pierre have a position in Bordeaux after retiring?" Charles Bidor dragged the topic further.

"Uh... well, of course I will stay in Bordeaux as an assistant coach, and I am still in the learning stage." Papin said honestly.

"Congratulations, Pierre, you have not left this industry. Let's watch the competition." Charles Bidor finally brought the topic to the competition. "Judging from the opening few minutes, it is true that Italy is the main defender, while France is the main attacker. But we were very careful when we saw France attack. Didier Deschamps and Vieira were relatively late, and did not directly stand in front of the Italian penalty area. .”

"There is nothing wrong with this. After all, it is an important game like the final. No one will be cautious. It is already a breakthrough for Fan Shang not to play a defensive counterattack today. We can't expect him to put all 10 players into the attack." Papan He also has his own views on the form on the court.

In the 4th minute, Henry passed Nesta with a clever ball on the left, and then made a pass before Cannavaro defended. The ball was cleared by Juliano, but he did not kick far. Pires A long-range shot from outside the penalty area looked good, but was destroyed by Nesta who returned to defend.

In the 5th minute, Italy launched a counterattack with a long pass. The French players were still immersed in Henry's ingenious breakthrough just now, so Delvecio got a chance to chase the ball without any defense. Barthez is a goalkeeper with a considerable range of motion, and this time he ran out of the penalty area and kicked the ball over the touchline.

In the next few minutes, Italy started to attack, and they got two corner kicks in a row, especially the second corner kick, which was grabbed by Totti. Although it didn't go in, it also threatened France.

Now that Italy is attacking, France cannot fall behind.Vincent stretched out his hand on the sidelines to let the French team press up, and could not let Italy play out.

However, France's subsequent attacks were fruitless, and one of Henry's shots from the left side of the penalty area hit the post.

The Italian counterattack is quite sharp. A cross from Fioli gave Delvecio a chance to grab a point in front of the goal. Unfortunately, the striker's shooting skills are really amazing. To the corner flag.

Today's referee's judgment is relatively loose. The two teams' behind-the-scenes actions were not punished by the referee several times, and the referee ignored several tackles.

"The chief referee is very good today, I'm not afraid of big troubles," Vincent said to Santini beside him.

"Well, if the whistle is kept so loose, someone may really be injured." Santini was worried.

Fan Shang crawled out from the semi-submerged coach's bench, pulled Pires over, and told them, "Let them not be afraid of fouling, the whistle is loose today." Pires nodded to convey Fan Shang's meaning.

(End of this chapter)