Ultimate Demon Sword

Chapter 326 Besieged

At the Kaliningrad Stadium, the atmosphere was unprecedentedly warm. Although Chinese fans were one of the protagonists in the stands, they did not occupy an overwhelming advantage like the previous two games.The German team also has a large number of fans. As one of the top teams, they also have a large number of fans.

In the locker room of the Chinese team, everyone was full of anticipation and nervousness. Liu Ruofan quietly approached Wen Zhihao and said, "I'm so nervous. When Mr. Pi told me that I was going to start the game, it felt so unreal."

Wen Zhihao showed a smiling face and replied: "Everyone has a first time. Do you think I was so calm when I faced Neuer and Hummels in the Champions League final? Try to enjoy the game on the court, and slowly you will find that it is actually the same."

"Maybe what you said, Zhihao, is right, but just in case! Especially in my position, if something goes wrong, I am the only one responsible for it." Yan Junling echoed from the side.

Wen Zhihao turned his head to encourage him: "Aren't you always very confident? When I was still training at the base, Director Xu always commented on you like this. Don't think about whether you will be blamed. No one expects us to win this game, so let's not put more pressure on ourselves. It's so boring. I've heard a saying before that you are a national treasure if you kill a panda! In the same way, you are a goalkeeper if you block the striker. Think about it, I don't think you are willing to be a background board."

Yan Junling was stunned for a few seconds, and Wen Zhihao's words kept flashing through his mind.

Blocking the striker is the goalkeeper?It seems interesting!
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The Kaliningrad stadium has long been like boiling water. The fans of both sides are pouring their passion into it with all their strength. The players of both sides stepped into the stadium under the guidance of the referee team, and the Chinese fans in the stadium immediately shouted.

He Wei said emotionally: "The Chinese team enters the field! Regardless of victory or defeat, this game will be recorded in the annals of Chinese football."

Marcel Leif stands on the side of the German team: "I just hope that the suspense of this game can be maintained as much as possible, and it doesn't turn into a one-sided massacre too early... After all, the strengths of the two teams are not on the same level. There is no doubt about it. It cannot be changed by the ability of individual players or coaches."

The German team’s starting line-up today is also full of main players, including Ozil, Toni Kroos, Thomas Muller, Goetze, Hummels and other top stars. For most local Chinese players, these people are their idols and role models. They can only be seen playing football on TV. Now they want to compete with their idols. I feel a little excited, even...excited.

Only Wen Zhihao is a special case. He can face these famous football stars with a peaceful mind. There are many stars in the opponent team, such as Kroos, Neuer and Hummels.

During the handshake session before the game, the German players were careless and routine when shaking hands with the rest of the Chinese team. They didn’t pay attention to these local Chinese players at all. Only when they shook hands with Wen Zhihao, they generally increased their efforts. The eyes of Kroos, Neuer and Hummels were full of revenge. From their point of view, this was a good opportunity. Wen Zhihao didn’t have strong teammates around him, and his performance would definitely be compromised. It’s time to teach Wen Zhihao a lesson.

The two sides were ready. At ten o'clock in the evening BJ time, the official kick-off time of the game, New Zealand referee Conger pointed in the direction of the Chinese team's goal, and a long whistle kicked off the game. The German team took the lead in the first half.

From the very first moment of the game, the Chinese team quickly returned to the 40-meter area of ​​their own half when the opponent took the ball, including Wen Zhihao, who were active in their own half.Zheng Zhi's injury was not serious. After a few days of rest, it has been relieved to a certain extent. After Lippi weighed it again and again, although he was still put in the starting lineup, his physical condition could not be completely unaffected like in the previous two games. Wen Zhihao had to help share some of the pressure on the defensive end.Lippi also communicated with Wen Zhihao individually before the game. Facing an opponent whose strength was significantly higher by several levels, he had to make certain sacrifices.

The Chinese team's 5-3-2 anti-reverse formation has distinct layers, five defenders and three midfielders, building a two-layer defensive system of eight people, covering the entire Chinese team's backcourt.As for the counterattack, it was completely handed over to Liu Ruofan and Yu Dabao. Since Wen Zhihao had retreated to his own half, the support he could provide on the offensive end was limited, so the offensive end could only rely on their speed.

However, the two were immediately targeted by Hummels and Boateng, and the possibility of creating a threat in front of the two top central defenders is really unlikely.After all, the Chinese team only has one Wen Zhihao.

The game is still going on according to the main theme set by everyone. The German team is besieging and the Chinese team is defending. What everyone is most interested in is when the German team can score the first goal.In other words, how long can the Chinese team last.

The German team’s formation is very high. In Loew’s 4-3-3 formation, except for the two central defenders in their own half, the three midfielders Gundogan, Kroos and Gotze all pressed to the front of the Chinese team’s penalty area.

Facing the strong and excellent Germans, the midfielder of the Chinese team suffered a lot. Liang Xin and Wen Zhihao are players who rely on football intelligence and awareness.However, Zheng Zhi was affected by his physical condition, and his moving speed obviously couldn't keep up with the rhythm.

In short, the Chinese team was under siege from the opening stage. The midfielder was getting closer and closer to the defender, and there were serious signs of disconnection between the front and the backcourt.

The few highlights of the Chinese team on the field are on the defensive end. Feng Xiaoting showed excellent position selection and defensive skills.Many times in front of the goal, he pushed out his head or stretched out his foot to defuse the dangerous offensive of the German team.

And another surprising discovery is Yan Junling who is guarding the goal.This situation of being besieged is not entirely a bad thing for the goalkeeper. Excellent goalkeepers are well known for their ability to save themselves from danger at such moments.

No. In the 11th minute, Yan Junling made the first wonderful remedy in his World Cup career. Ozil rushed to the top from close range, and Yan Junling quickly fell to the ground and threw the ball firmly under him.

Not only the German fans and commentators, but even the German coach Joachim Loew opened his mouth slightly. He was already preparing to celebrate the goal, but in the end...

Loew picked up the Chinese team's roster and took another look. He was convinced that Yan Junling was just a little-known player who played in the Chinese domestic league. He attributed the save to a coincidence.

(End of this chapter)