Ultimate Demon Sword

Chapter 312
Most of the team members listened to Wen Zhihao's analysis. In the next few days, the training atmosphere was not as depressing as the previous few days. The reporters waiting outside the base could faintly hear laughter.When did the national team have such a good mentality?
Reporters from major domestic media were discussing in low voices, and those foreign reporters were even more curious. Did Lippi really underestimate the Chinese team? Will they be the dark polo team in this group?

While the Chinese team was preparing for the battle in Sochi, other powerful players from all walks of life arrived at the host cities of their respective groups to start the final preparations.

In this World Cup, Russia invested a total of eight cities to host the competition. Among them, the host Russia’s Group A is in Moscow, Group B is in Kazan, China’s Group F is in Sochi, Group C is in Kaliningrad, Group D is in St. Petersburg, Group E is in Rostov-on-Don, Group G is in Nizhny Novgorod, and Group H is in Yeerderinburg.One week before the official opening of the World Cup, various powerful players arrived one after another to start the final sprint.

Although the German team is strong and has great hopes of defending the title, there are many teams that are not weaker than them.Portugal, led by the Champions League Golden Boot Ronaldo, has the halo of the European Cup champion, and the outside world has higher expectations for them than the previous two.In addition, Spain, France, South American duo Brazil and Argentina all have the strength to hit the championship.In particular, the South American duo and the German chariot had feuds in the last World Cup. If they really meet in the semi-finals or finals, it is very likely that they will stage a passionate revenge battle.

In addition, for the 31-year-old Messi and the 33-year-old Ronaldo, this World Cup may be their last performance on the World Cup stage during their peak period. Even if they can participate in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, it may be difficult for them to perform like they are now.The performances of these two superstars, from now on, are really one less to watch.

The one-week countdown passed quickly, and at [-]:[-] pm on June [-]th, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, the opening ceremony of the World Cup was held as scheduled.

That night, the Chinese team also watched the live broadcast at the base, but everyone couldn't understand the Russian commentary, so they could only look for CCTV's broadcast on the Internet.After the opening ceremony, there will be even more exciting opening games. It would be a real pain if you don't understand the commentary after watching the game.

The Luzhniki Stadium can accommodate more than 9000 spectators in total. This stadium also hosted the 2008 European Cup finals between Spain and Germany. Today, it is completely filled by fans from all over the world.Even through the screen, Wen Zhihao could feel that the cheers made his blood boil.

The flags of the 32 participating national teams entered the field one after another and stood in the center of the stadium. Then Russian President Vladimir Putin announced to the world the official opening of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and the cheers on the scene reached their peak again.A short cultural performance, showing Russia's profound cultural heritage to the world in the form of singing and dancing.Russian singer Alexei Goldman sang the theme song of the World Cup, "Russia, Go! ", the opening ceremony of 7 [-] minutes is coming to an end.

Wen Zhihao basically has no literary talent, so he is basically not interested in the singing and dancing performances of the opening ceremony, but as He Wei announced on the computer that the opening ceremony is over and the opening match will begin soon, Wen Zhihao suddenly regained his energy.

The opening match of this World Cup will be hosted by the host Russia against the Asian team Saudi Arabia.

"Hey, Zhihao, do you think Saudi Arabia has a chance to win?" Liang Xin asked.Since it is on the stage of the World Cup, he still prefers Asian teams.

Wen Zhihao shook his head: "You think too much, the only thing that interests me in this match is how many Russia can win."

"Ah, no way, Russia is so awesome?"

Wen Zhihao smiled: "Russia is really inconspicuous in Europe, but you think the gap between European and Asian football is a show? Even Japan, which is the most powerful in Asia as a whole, may not have a chance of winning, not to mention Saudi Arabia has missed two World Cups. The first match against the host is the worst schedule. Even if Saudi Arabia has ambitions to smash the field, it does not have the strength."

The trend of the game quickly proved Wen Zhihao's judgment.Amid the majestic cheers of Russian fans, Russia opened the scoring in just 9 minutes. Zagoyev volleyed from the penalty area and scored the first goal of this World Cup.

As the double core of the Russian national team and CSKA Moscow, as early as the 2012 European Cup, Zagoyev scored four goals, and was regarded by Russian fans as the new "tsar" who is expected to be comparable to Arshavin in the future.Although he did not land in the five major leagues, which somewhat affected his current height and attention, this goal brought him back into everyone's sight.

The sudden change in the opening made the Saudi players even more nervous. Once the emotions of the West Asian players are affected, it can often make you feel like a group of amateur players on the field.Russia took advantage of the victory and pursued, blasting twelve shots in the first half.The score was extended to 205:37 in No. 3 minutes and 0 minutes respectively.

Liang Xin couldn't help but spit out: "Damn it, Saudi Arabia is such rubbish, did they buy their qualification for the World Cup?"

Wen Zhihao didn't turn his head, looked at the screen, and replied lightly: "Hehe, I guess you are right. The AFC is a game for local rich in the Middle East. It's easy and enjoyable to play two games with a tacit understanding to get out."

Perhaps because the gap was too large and there was no hope of a comeback, Saudi Arabia relaxed in the second half and the situation improved. Forward Hakiz scored with a header in No. 707 minutes, saving a bit of face.

In the end, the score was fixed at 1:3, and Saudi Arabia suffered its first defeat.But compared to their 2002-0 defeat to Germany in their group stage opener at the 8 World Cup, this result was much better, with at least one more goal.

And this result also allowed Asian teams to have a record of thirteen games in two consecutive World Cups.

In the last World Cup in Brazil, the four teams representing Asia, Japan, South Korea, Iran and Australia, collectively lost without a single victory.

其中，韩国队一平两负进三球失六球（1:1俄罗斯，2：4阿尔及利亚，0:1比利时），伊朗一平两负进一球失四球（0:1阿根廷，0:0尼日利亚，1:3波黑），澳大利亚三战皆负进三球失八球（1:2智利，0:3西班牙，2:3荷兰），日本一平两负进两球失六球（1:2科特迪瓦，0:0希腊，1:4哥伦比亚）。

As soon as the Saudi team came up, the Asian teams encountered a black start in the World Cup.What's more serious is that, judging from the general grouping, it is very difficult for Asian teams to win a game in this World Cup.

(End of this chapter)