Ultimate Demon Sword

Chapter 337 Was Equalized Again
Paulinho looked dumbfounded, stared at Wen Zhihao, and asked seriously: "You have won so many times in the club, but you are still better in the national team..."

After he finished speaking, he kept shaking his head with an expression of confession.

Wen Zhihao smiled, waved his hand and replied: "That's so simple, as long as you don't score our goals in the second half and take the initiative to admit defeat, we will live in peace, ha ha!"

Wen Zhihao smiled slyly, while Paulinho shook his head and smiled bitterly. Both sides knew that this was impossible, and the game would only become more intense in the second half.

During the intermission, Lippi further clarified the responsibilities of each position on the field after the change to 5-3-2.The focus is on the division of labor between midfielder Liang Xin and Zheng Zhi.In the second half, Liang Xin's task is to be a full-time defensive midfielder, similar to the role of the legendary Italian midfielder Gattuso, while Zheng Zhi will participate more in the offense and provide assistance to Wen Zhihao's midfield.

Such an arrangement should be said to be the best choice at present.In the second half, the Brazilian team will definitely strengthen their offense. It is undoubtedly a risky choice to assume Liang Xin's position.Zheng Zhi's physical fitness is a big hidden danger, especially after 10-[-] minutes, once Zheng Zhi's coverage and running ability decline, the Chinese team's already problematic defense line will be directly exposed to Brazil's powerful midfield offensive firepower, which is very dangerous.

Liang Xin has always been a defensive midfielder in Eindhoven, and this adjustment will make him feel more comfortable. At the same time, Zheng Zhi's experience and rhythm control can effectively help Wen Zhihao resolve the opponent's key presses.

After Lippi arranged the tactics, he sounded the alarm again with the players: "With my tactical arrangement, everyone should understand what our pursuit in the second half is. Although we are leading the score now, everyone must not have the idea of ​​​​wanting to defend until the end. Facing the Brazilian team, this kind of thinking is equivalent to digging one's own grave. Attack is the best defense. Controlling the ball at your feet is always the shortest way to victory."

After Lippi finished speaking, Wen Zhihao also stood up and said some specific methods: "Everyone, don't stand too tight on each other! It is very difficult for us to defend against them one-on-one. The few people nearby help each other in defense, run two extra steps, stretch one extra foot. This is the knockout round of the World Cup. Victory is never a pie in the sky. It is a good thing that hits our heads."

The Chinese team didn't talk much in the locker room at halftime. The players still had a few minutes to drink water and catch their breath. Through the wall, Wen Zhihao could vaguely hear the Brazil team's locker room next door. Tite was motivating the players with his loud voice.

Faced with this situation, Tite can only try his best to inspire everyone's sense of honor: "What do you want to do? Please look down at the five stars on the jerseys on your chest! If you don't want all the Brazilian fans to be ashamed because of you, show all your talents and talents in the second half and blast them away!"

The sound insulation effect of the Sochi Olympic Stadium was not very good. Wen Zhihao put his ear against the wall. Although he couldn't hear what was being said next door, he could vaguely hear the movement of the Brazilian team, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Liang Xin noticed Wen Zhihao's actions and expressions, and joked, "Hey, Zhihao, since when did you become interested in listening to the walls? You're not a spy, so it's best not to have such a hobby!"

Wen Zhihao rolled his eyes at him: "Fuck you, if you don't listen to it, it's not for nothing. If you listen...Of course it's not for nothing. Lao Liang, do you believe in the saying that 'God wants to destroy a man, he must first make him crazy'?"

Liang Xin thought about it and nodded.

"Bingo!" Wen Zhihao snapped his fingers, and then raised his voice and said to everyone who was preparing for the match: "The neighbors have already started to go crazy, everyone, work harder, push them to perdition, the top eight seats, our Chinese team will be determined!"

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Before the start of the second half, Tite used a substitution quota. Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho went into battle and replaced the right midfielder William.Tite intends to strengthen the strength of the center. In the first half, the Brazilian team where William is located is not as effective as Neymar's left.

The Brazilian team's formation then became 4-3-3, with Fernandinho on the right of the midfield three, Paulinho in the center and Coutinho on the left.Neymar mentioned the position of left forward from the left forward, and the positions of the other two strikers Jesus and Firmino remained unchanged.This lineup is the current strongest lineup of the Brazilian team. The biggest weapon of this striker combination is speed.The main test of the Chinese team's defense is how to defend the opponent's counterattack speed.

The French referee Turpin blew his whistle, and the game changed sides to fight again in the second half.As soon as the ball was kicked off in the middle circle, Coutinho sent a long pass to the Chinese team's right-sided defense. Neymar quickly broke through and cut inside and then shot a low shot that was quick and tricky, which shocked all the Chinese fans. Fortunately, Yan Junling focused and quickly lowered his center of gravity.

"In an opening sneak attack with a clear tactical purpose, the Brazilian team did not shy away from their intention to strengthen their offense. The Chinese team's defense must be [-]% focused. Brazilian players make a lot of fake moves, so they must be handled carefully." He Wei reminded.

The appearance of Fernandinho made the Brazilian team's midfielder more rigid, and soon posed a new challenge to the Chinese team-how to send the ball forward after stealing the ball from the midfielder.

After a half-time contest, the Brazilian players have fully grasped the characteristics of the Chinese team: the defender's long pass lacks a sight, and the offense must go on the ground, relying on the organization and transition of midfielders Wen Zhihao and Zheng Zhi.

Brazil's response was very effective. They directly press high in the midfield, avoiding Wen Zhihao and focus on pressing Liang Xin. Paulinho is responsible for giving physical pressure to Liang Xin as soon as he holds the ball.

The Brazilian team is not in a hurry, and slowly lays out in the midfield, just like a hunter hunting, always has enough patience to design traps and traps, and ensure that the prey is completely packed into his pocket.

In order to complete an effective frontcourt press, the Brazilian team kept pressing the Chinese team to fall in the backcourt until their strength gradually gathered in the frontcourt and launched a fatal blow.

In 5 minutes, Liang Xin sent a half-high ball to the forward field. The Brazilian team relied on their physical strength to complete the header relay. Then Coutinho suddenly made a direct pass from the back of his heel.A superb pass directly penetrated the entire defense of the Chinese team.

Yan Junling remained calm enough in the face of the single-handedly, and was not fooled by Firmino's fake move. He successfully blocked the opponent's push, but he only slapped half of his palm and failed to control the ball.Neymar then followed up at high speed and shot Yan Junling in the opposite direction. Yan Junling couldn't react in time and could only watch the ball roll into the goal.

(End of this chapter)