The days of playing football with Da Luo

Chapter 546

At the press conference after the game, Dunga finally looked at his opponent. "We won the game, which is pleasing. The lads showed in the game what we tried in training, which I think is good. But the opponent also played very well, I never thought The North Korean team can give us so much trouble. I think they have a chance to make it out of the group."

Kim Jong-hoon couldn't hide his disappointment after the defeat: "I thought we could do better. We failed the expectations of the great leader. But Brazil is the best team in the world. I'm not making excuses for our failure, but we It is true that our skills are not as good as others. We will do our best in the next two games, and we must not disappoint the expectations of the people and the expectations of our leaders."

As for the players of the Brazilian team, they forgot the ball after the game.North Korea is just one of their many opponents, and it's not the strongest, not the most impressive.

After Brazil's win, Spain unexpectedly lost to Switzerland.The first round of the World Cup group stage is all over, some happy and some sad.

Like previous World Cups, there was no shortage of upsets.

The second round of the group stage has begun.

France suffered an upset loss to Mexico, and the prospect of qualifying is worrisome. This strong team that won the World Cup in 98, won the European Cup in 2000, and forced Brazil into embarrassment in the 2006 World Cup is likely to be eliminated in the group stage.

Argentina won the game smoothly, but England ushered in a draw again, which made the British media feel sad.

Then Germany showed its strength, beating Australia 4:0, the Netherlands defeated Japan, two consecutive victories to qualify ahead of schedule, the defending champion Italy narrowly drew with New Zealand, and the last game must be won to qualify.

In much anticipation, the Brazilian team made its debut again.

Their opponent Côte d'Ivoire is not a weak team. In the first game, Côte d'Ivoire drew with Portugal.

With Drogba, Kalou, Eboue, Yaya Touré, Kolo Touré, Tiote, Gervinho, Keita and other famous players who have established their main positions in the five major European leagues, the paper of Côte d'Ivoire It can be said that the surface strength is expected to be the top 8, and even the top 4 is not impossible.

The draw against Portugal in the first game also gave them great confidence.

Before the game, Ivory Coast coach Eriksson was full of expectations for this game: "Brazil is the best team in the world. Ricardo, Ronaldo and Kaka are the best players in the world. It's great to play against them. Yes, this is a rare experience. We will try our best to win, and a draw is acceptable. If we draw with Brazil and win North Korea in the last game, we have hope to qualify. Brazil is strong, but Portugal is not weak, we can The draw against Portugal means we have a chance against Brazil as well."

Dunga simply responded: "Brazil is Brazil, don't compare Brazil with any other team. There is only one team in the world that has won the World Cup five times, and that is our Brazil."

Compared with the first game, Brazil only adjusted one position. Ronaldo's knee was a little uncomfortable, and Fabiano replaced him in the starting game.

For the first time, the Five Elites of Sao Paulo appeared on the World Cup stage at the same time.

The team that swept South America back then finally joined forces again, and this time what they had to face was no longer South American powerhouses, but the whole world.

In the locker room before the game, five good friends formed a circle, put their shoulders on each other, and put their heads together.

"In this game, I don't accept any result other than victory. In this World Cup, I don't accept any result other than the championship. Brothers, work together!" Ricardo shouted.

"Work hard!" Everyone shouted in unison.

After the ceremony was completed, Licado called the whole team together again and gave instructions.

As the current captain of the Brazilian national team, he is slowly familiarizing himself with his responsibilities. He believes that it is necessary for the captain to emphasize after the head coach has finished the arrangement.

"The media thinks that Côte d'Ivoire has the qualifications to challenge us," Ricardo said with a smile, "and thinks that Côte d'Ivoire may end the history of no African team beating Brazil in the World Cup."

After a pause, seeing the expressions of disdain or anger on the faces of his teammates, Licado continued in a calm voice: "Is it uncomfortable? I also feel uncomfortable. Then tell them on the field with our performance, they How wrong it is!"

After picking the side, Côte d'Ivoire kicks off.As soon as the referee's whistle sounded, the Brazilian team rushed forward fiercely to press down.

Côte d'Ivoire passed the ball to the backcourt to slow down the rhythm, but the Brazilian players swarmed up, showing the momentum of not stopping the ball.

In a panic, Kolo Toure kicked the ball up, trying to find Drogba, but the ball was headed down by the Brazilian player.Brazil fought back on the spot.

After the ball came to Kaka's feet, Kaka did not hesitate and sent an overhead pass to the left.Riccardo jumped in at high speed, bumped the ball with his chest, then padded his thigh, stopped the ball comfortably, and sent a half-high ball to the middle.

Fabiano rushed forward, a diving dive, and grabbed the ball before the Ivorian player.He flicked his head and the football changed direction and flew towards the goal.Côte d'Ivoire goalkeeper Barry raised his hand only symbolically.

Only 29 seconds into the game, the Brazilian team opened the scoring!This is the fastest goal so far in this World Cup.

At this time, many Ivorian players were already one goal behind before they even entered the game.

"Fabiano Goallllll!" The commentator introduced excitedly, "This is Fabiano's first goal in the World Cup and his 26th goal for the Brazilian national team! Yes, he has been a fringe player before, but his scoring efficiency is really good. His performance at the club is mediocre, he has never been able to integrate into European football, but his performance in the national team is still very impressive."

"In the case of Ronaldo's injury, he is indeed the best substitute for Ronaldo. I am not saying that he can replace Ronaldo. Ronaldo is unique and irreplaceable. But Fabiano does have the ability to attack the city for Brazil. strength."

The lagging Côte d'Ivoire did not immediately attack aggressively.After all, this is the beginning of the game, and it is not yet time to sink the boat.

Using their powerful midfield, the Ivory Coast dealt with Brazil with aplomb.

However, the Brazilian team has Thiago Silva, Lucio and Maicon in the defense, which is not so easy to break through. Ivory Coast has not found a good opportunity, and can only make a little bit through free kicks and corner kicks threaten.

Brazil, on the other hand, was able to suddenly speed up its offensive through changes in rhythm, exhausting Ivory Coast's defense.

For unknown reasons, Ivory Coast coach Eriksson did not arrange a special person to mark Ricardo, giving Ricardo too many opportunities to take the ball calmly.

It didn't take long for them to suffer.

(End of this chapter)