The Chinese team got a good start with the Japanese team's flag. On the Korean Peninsula, another Asian team was in a bad mood. As one of the hosts, they lost to the French team 0:5 and had almost no chance.

In the game held in Daegu, the South Korean team was completely at a disadvantage in terms of technology and consciousness, and fell behind 0:3 in the first half. Although they tried their best in the second half, they were still easily scored two more goals by the French team. The Dutch head coach of the South Korean team lamented after the game that it was too difficult for the South Korean team to catch up with the world level.

In this Federation Cup, there were three Asian teams participating, and it seemed that only the Chinese team had hope, and neither Japan nor South Korea were reliable.

They call themselves Asian teams, but when facing European and South American teams, they become the bottom of the fish.

After the two games, the Korean media and Japanese media were wailing for their own football, but the starting point of the wailing was very different.

South Korea is really sad. Seoul Sports News directly questioned Dutch coach Hiddink: - lost 0:5 three years ago, but lost 0:5 three years later, but lost 0:5 three years later. What do we want you to do? Can you lose a little progress? Even if it is 0:4? 0:3?

The Japanese media saw disappointment in failure. Asahi Shimbun - once again failed, but this time it was just a loss in luck. In the whole game, our shooting data was 10, while the Chinese team's shooting data was 5. Our absolute chances were no less than that of the Chinese team, but we lacked players who made a final decision, and luck also stood on the side of China. The score of 0:3 cannot accurately reflect the actual situation in the game, and the draw is the most reasonable. Compared with last year's Asian Cup final, the Japanese team's progress has been obvious. Next, we must defeat Cameroon to retain the hope of promotion.

And in China?

"Sports Weekly" - We should not be proud of ourselves because our opponents are no longer Asian teams. We should look at the world. Playing Brazil is the real time to test us. Fighting against world champions and the world's top teams is the attitude we should have!

Sina.com - The first battle has won, and the next step is to face the test of the football kingdom!

The famous commentator Dong Lu wrote in the column: When victory is accustomed to us, we should be full of vigilance. It is a welcome victory over Japan, but we must also see the shortcomings. We won the Japanese team without convincing power. The Japanese team has more absolute opportunities than us. Zheng Zhi, Fan Zhiyi, Ou Chuliang and Yang Chen are the four most eye-catching players. Zheng Zhi and Yang Chen expand their territory, Ou Chuliang and Fan Zhiyi defend their country! The next game against Brazil is the most test of the Chinese team. What is our level? Just look at the results of the game between South Korea and France, and we should also stand the test of Brazil.

Later, the results of the other two group stage games also came out.

Oceania champion Australia defeated Central and North America champion Mexico 2:0!

Most people think that Mexico is the winner, but Australia won, which can be said to be the British that supported Australia.

Australia has been noticed by people, and it may have started in 1997, when the country's Football Association hired the famous English coach Venables. Although it was eventually eliminated by Iran and missed the World Cup in France, it showed people the existence of Australia on the football map.

Due to language and blood relationship, many Australian players play in the Premier League, the English League One and the Soviet Union. Well-known players such as Middlesbrough goalkeeper Schwarzer and defender Okon and Glasgow Rangers Vaderma can be said to be the backbone of the team.

In the starting lineup against Mexico, six players came from the British league, and Australia's style of play was also fully English. They used their physical advantages to actively compete, crossed from the bottom of the wing, and pushed forward with their long passes, headed the ball in the penalty area or ferry, which reminded people of the England team for sixty or seventy years.

What's even more terrifying is that this was achieved when Leeds double stars Viduka and Cowell failed to participate! So, isn't Australia strong?

I heard that they are also preparing to apply to join the Asian Football Association!

This is a strong enemy, but unfortunately most people don’t seem to realize what storm Australia will bring if it comes to Asia…

In another game, Brazil defeated Cameroon 3:2, and the goals scored for Brazil were Ronaldo, Adriano and Kaka. As expected, there was no Ligue 1 top scorer Anderson. In Cameroon, this was the young player Etoo scored twice.

"Cameroon is so strong? I didn't see it in the Olympics last year?" When I learned about the results of the match between Brazil and Cameroon, Fan Zhiyi and the others were shocked.

Brazil scored three goals and they were not surprised, they were surprised by Cameroon's striker Etoo.

"That guy named Etoo is too fast, right? I watched the game, and Lucio couldn't stare at him at all. This guy was like a flash of lightning." Li Weifeng talked about Etoo, and seemed to have a deep impression of Etoo.

"I feel that the speed is even more terrifying than Ronaldo. This guy is just a cheetah."

"It's so scary!"

Zheng Zhi listened and immediately smiled, "You are really right. That guy is really called Cheetah and is well-known in La Liga."

"Produced by Real Madrid."

"Don't look young, but he made his debut in Real Madrid in 1997. I saw in the magazine that his speed is about 100 meters, 10 seconds, and it is impossible to be faster than Ronaldo. You really don't know how fast Ronaldo is during training. We can be pulled down by him for more than ten meters every time..."

"I can only tell you very seriously that Ronaldo is the most terrifying enemy. Etoo is not yet considered, but not as terrible. They are all very terrible. But now we should think about how to deal with Ronaldo. Moreover, Brazil's team is not only Ronaldo, but Adriano, and Kaka who is also the same young. Don't think that the opponent in the second game is only Brazil's B team, and there is no threat if Team A is not coming. In fact, there is no difference between Team A and Team A."

Zheng Zhi began to remind his teammates that Brazil's A and B teams are actually nothing like that. The Brazilian national team is a real crouching tiger, hidden dragon, and any player who pulls out may be a pervert.

Of course, the former Jianlibao players knew this clearly, so Li Yin nodded vigorously.

"Yes,"

"There is no difference between team A and team B. We must not underestimate our opponents. We still have this kind of strength. Although most of the players are still players of the Brazilian Olympic team last year, I feel that the confrontation at the national team level is still very different, and everyone is making progress. There is a saying that goes? Soldiers should not treat each other with admiration for three days? Brazil is always Brazil."

Li Yin was still vivid in his life when he went abroad to Brazil. He basically couldn't beat any serious professional team. The Brazilians with many experts asked you how to play football. In Brazil, they rarely say that they are professional football players because they can really beat you in football skills. Play professional football? Haha...

"Oo Ge, let's practice shooting."

However, Zheng Zhi called Ou Chuliang, and the two of them planned to practice football again.

Whether it is Zheng Zhi or Ou Chuliang, they are all addicted, one wants to shoot, the other wants to save, the perfect partner. To be honest, there is really no second person in the national team. Zheng Zhi can't find a second goalkeeper who can practice with him for so long, and Ou Chuliang can't find a second shot who can give him so many chances to save...

The relationship between the two has also heated up sharply during this period. In addition to their technical studies, Ou Chuliang is also inquiring about Italy's living habits, customs and customs, etc. Coupled with his excellent performance in the competition, Ou Chuliang is now increasingly yearning for studying abroad in Europe.

"Ge Ou, the last game was great, it was really not easy to block the Japanese team." In private, Zheng Zhi praised Ou Chuliang. "In my opinion, if another goalkeeper had to lose at least one or two goals in that game. Your performance was really perfect. Of course, I said this privately, don't say it out, so as not to affect the team's unity. We will know in private."

Zheng Zhi walked while savoring his performance in yesterday's game with him.

"I think the high ball, low ball, single shot, hand throw, side shot, vision, timing, prediction, are all perfect. As a goalkeeper, you should know it clearly."

"No, don't praise me anymore. I know I still have many shortcomings." Ou Chuliang smiled faintly and put on gloves on his hands. Who doesn't like to listen to praise, especially from the Golden Globe winner. His words must be worthwhile, but he still has to be reserved. You can't really go to heaven.

But he didn't believe it, he really became so outstanding, he just studied for more than ten days.

"I think the goalkeepers in the future will definitely develop more comprehensively." Zheng Zhi suddenly changed his mind.

"I've been listening to the word 'goal guard' lately. The word means, is it possible that the goalkeeper not only plays the role of goalkeeper, but can even be a guard?"

Zheng Zhi turned his head and looked at Ou Chuliang, "Is this word very fresh?"

Ou Chuliang nodded honestly, "It's really new. This is not just a matter of daring to attack, it's equivalent to half a defender."

Ou Chuliang understands it at a glance. He has experienced cultural influence since childhood and has a much better understanding ability than ordinary people.

"Yes. So I'm not sure if I should discuss this with you, because it's really a complicated issue. I've talked to several goalkeepers about this, and most goalkeepers don't dare to accept this view."

Ou Chuliang: "This... I also think it's too risky."

"But you can listen to it, right? It's always a good thing to know more. Maybe you may encounter it in the future?"

Zheng Zhi was very satisfied, but he didn't force Ou Chuliang, but it was OK to discuss it together.

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Both Brazil and China won the first game, but if you want to qualify, you have to get at least 1 point. Of course, the safest thing is to get 6 points, and no one has to give his face.

In this Brazilian B team, most players have a deep impression of the Chinese team. The reason is that the Brazilian National Olympic Team lost to the Chinese team at last year's Olympic Games, missed the first chance to win the Olympic gold medal, and handed over the gold medal to the Chinese team.

Now this showdown can be said to be revenge. There are so many similarities with the Japanese team's thoughts. One is that he lost the Olympic gold medal and the other is that he lost the Asian Cup championship.

The media in Brazil is very strong.

"Global Sports" bluntly stated: If Brazil cannot defeat China, it will be a second shame. Whether Brazil can eventually win the Federation Cup, it must defeat Brazil!

sbt TV station: If Leo's team cannot defeat the Chinese team, Leo should be dismissed directly!

Even Zico jumped out and shouted: "It is shameful for the National Olympic Team to lose the gold medal. If even the national team can't win, then what qualifications does Leo have to coach the national team? Make a substitution as soon as possible! I don't think Leo's Federation Cup journey will have any future. France is a huge ravine and he can't get through it."

"Even the fight against Cameroon was only 3:2. What can we expect from him?"

Jiko is not optimistic about Leo, of course there are his personal reasons, because Jiko also wants to be the head coach of the national team, but his coaching qualifications are too shallow, and the Brazilian Football Association looks down on him, or there are other reasons...

It would be fine if Ziko said this, but the real football king Pele also stood up to express his point of view: "I still remember the day when I lost last year. It was so sad. 98 made me aged a few years suddenly, and I got a few years older last year. I really hope that such a tragedy will not happen again. This makes us unable to see the future of 2002. So it is necessary to defeat a team like China. Neither the fans can tolerate such a tragedy."

Pele was talking, could Brazilian coach Leo not be frightened? What's more, there is no regret to win Cameroon 3:2 in the first game. He almost lost. The two goals lost sounded the alarm for him, and even the death knell. The Chinese people couldn't even wait for him to lead the team to the finals and win the Federation Cup, and they began to give him an ultimatum in the group stage.

Win the Chinese team?

At first, he really didn't take the Chinese team seriously, but after winning Cameroon, he was really not optimistic about the team's prospects. He was really afraid that the gutter would fall. Especially in the Chinese team, there was a Golden Ball winner, Liverpool central defender Fan Zhiyi, and a group of very practical players.

It may not be really easy to fight China...

Preparing for a match with the Chinese team is even less easy than preparing for a match with Cameroon. Basically, he has learned about the starting players of the Chinese team. In the first round, except for Ou Chuliang and Wu Chengying, everyone has a relatively complete information.

The tactical arrangement is not very complicated, and the targeted tactical arrangement is still very detailed. I am afraid that it will not be able to perform in actual combat?

The proposal Ronaldo gave him is the most effective. If you stare Zheng Zhi to death, it will be over, but if you can't stare to death? That's another matter.

Ronaldo and Zheng Zhi are club teammates and personal friends. Of course he has to listen to his words, but where did he find a role like Marklele? No.

He suddenly missed Emerson very much. If Emerson was there, Emerson could do it, but unfortunately Emerson didn't come! Who should I look for now? Without a world-class beast waist, I can't play with Real Madrid's gameplay. Although Wanpeta played with Zheng Zhi at Inter Milan, Wanpeta was really not that material.

Ronaldo's advice is good, but it's useless! The only useful ones are Kaka, Ronaldo, Adriano Trident! Attack, offense, attack!

More than scoring goals, this is the real Brazilian team!

He will not put his hope on defense, he can only put his hope on offense, and the offense can win, defense? Brazilian defense?

Oh, God, why not coach Italy!

Besides, did Italy win? No!

He doesn't care what the Chinese team has Arsenal full-backs, Liverpool and Frankfurt central defenders, in front of aliens, in front of Kaka and Adriano's impact, no defender is useful, and even the steel defense line must be blown up!

Therefore, he had already thought about the starting lineup in his mind, and there was basically no change from the first round. No matter how much pressure domestic public opinion puts him, he must firmly believe that his tactics can defeat his opponent.

...

On the Chinese side, Horton is very real. Basically, he has been practicing defense these two days, and can withstand Brazil's tactics, which is defensive counterattack tactics. Playing against the Brazilian team is bound to be finished. This is not the Brazilian Olympic team. Even the Brazilian guys have already experienced it. Now the members of this Brazilian team are basically playing football in Europe.

In fact, the Chinese team is not necessarily winning Brazil, right? It’s enough to draw or win Cameroon in the last round. Even if the Japanese team wins Cameroon in the second round, it’s okay. Brazil has the ability to win Japan in the last round, but it’s afraid that after losing Brazil, Brazil will let the Japanese team go...

Of course, Horton wanted to train as much as possible.

If you miss such a good opportunity, there will be no such real-life competition. He also hopes to see from the game against Brazil where the Chinese team is at.

Therefore, with the most relaxed attitude, Holden asked his disciples to welcome the game with the most serious attitude.

He changed his previous formation from 442 to 451. The goalkeeper and four defenders remained unchanged, but Xie Hui was removed. In the midfield, Zheng Zhi was ambushed by Zhao Junzhe and Li Yin, while Zheng Zhi was on both sides of Qu Bo and Shao Jiayi. There was only Yang Chen in front, and he stationed troops in the middle and backfield to fight Brazil.
To be continued...