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Chapter 408: Dragons and Tigers Fight!

With the arrival of the semi-finals, the South African World Cup has come to an end, with four best-performing teams successfully breaking out and fighting for the final ticket.

On July 6, the world's eyes came to Cape Town and came to Green Point Stadium, where the semi-finals between France and the Netherlands will be held.

At 7:40, the Green Penalty Stadium in Cape Town was already full and the flags were fluttering. As the players from both sides walked out of the player passage, the atmosphere on the court reached its peak. Huge cheers sounded, and this was a grand festival.

Espn said loudly: "Tonight is a grand festival for fans, but it is a serious test for both players. The winner will enter the finals and be qualified for the championship trophy, while the loser will have to compete for three or four places."

"Tonight is the first game of the semi-finals, with France and the Netherlands. Since the two teams met in the group stage of the European Cup two years ago, the two teams met again in the semi-finals of the World Cup. Two years ago, the Netherlands defeated the French team without Tang, but the French team laughed to the end and won the European Cup championship."

"Before the game, the players of the two teams seemed relatively calm and there was no war of words. In fact, there was excitement and tension surging under the calm, because everyone wanted to enter the finals and compete for the championship."

"The biggest star tonight is of course Don. Can he lead the French team to a step further? Can he break the World Cup goal record set by Ronnie?"

"A news from our reporters over 40 minutes ago, Tang was interviewed by media reporters when he walked off the bus. He said: 'Tonight, I did not set a goal for myself. For me, leading the team to the finals is more important than breaking the goal record.'"

"Some media think that he is a lack of confidence because it is difficult for him to score goals under the strict defense of the Dutch defender. I think he is a performance of maturity and putting the interests of the team first, which is what the team captain and leader must do."

"This is his tenth World Cup match. In the first nine games, he completed sixteen goals, which is an amazing goal rate. It's scary. What's even more amazing is that he maintained a godly record - goals are scored in every game!"

"This record can only be achieved by God!"

"Also. France has not lost a single game in the nine games he participated in. This shows how powerful he is!"

"Tonight, it will be a serious test for France and him, because their opponent is the Dutch team that defeated Brazil. And the Dutch team is the only team that has maintained a complete victory. Some people criticized this Dutch team for abandoning gorgeousness. However, it is this kind of abandonment that makes them balance off offense and defense, stronger and more terrifying."

"Tonight is a battle between dragons and tigers!"

French TV said: "The game is about to begin. First, introduce the starting list of both sides. The French team's formation is 442, goalkeepers: Loris; defenders: Sarnia, Galas, Toulam, Evra; midfielders: Tularan, Marklele, Gurkuf, Ribery; striker: Don, Henry."

"Tang returned from injury and returned to the starting lineup, and Ribery returned to the familiar left front-line position. This lineup is the most powerful lineup for the French team now."

"The Dutch team's lineup is 451, goalkeepers: Stekrenberg; four defenders: Braruz, Heatinga, Matison, Van Bronkhorst; five midfielders: Van Bomel, Dezeu, Kuyt, Sneider, Robben; the only forward: Van Persie."

"Middle midfielder De Jong and right back Van der Were suspended the game, Dezeu and Braruz filled the vacancy. Central defender Ma Tyson returned from a knee injury. Other positions have not changed, Van Persie still played without an elbow injury. Kuyt made a 34th consecutive appearance for the Netherlands, second only to Van der Sar's 38 games and Wellsma's 35 games."

"The average age of the eleven starting players of the Netherlands team was 28 years and 342 days, setting the record for the oldest starting record in the Netherlands World Cup since 1978. They want to use experience to fight against France's speed."

Milan Sports Channel said: "In order to cheer for the Dutch team, Dutch prince William Alexander and princess Maxima came to the scene. French football legend Zidane, Cantona, Blanc and others came to the scene. They were here to cheer for the French team."

"There are rumors that Blank intends to take over France after the World Cup, and he also came to the scene tonight. In the VIP seat, FIFA President Blatt, UEFA President Platini and other football heavyweights all attended the event."

"I have to say, this is a highly anticipated game!"

Major TV stations started working. At this time, players from both sides were already standing on the court and preparing for the game. The French team gathered together and shouted loudly: "We will win! We will win! We will win!"

The Dutch team gathered together and shouted: "We will win! We will win! We will win!"

The players on both sides are full of fighting spirit. They come to achieve their own glory on this turf and get tickets to the finals!

The atmosphere on the court became more and more enthusiastic, cheers, shouts, screams, and the harsh sounds of Wuwuzula... resounded throughout the court, and this was their festival.

"Beep!..." Uzbek referee Irmatov blew the whistle to the start of the game.

German TV shouted: "The semi-finals between France and the Netherlands have begun!"

Espn shouted: "Don's first World Cup semi-finals have begun! Four years ago, he missed the semi-finals with Portugal due to injury."

In the second game of the group, France and Mexico faced each other. Tang Jue successfully made a steal just at the beginning of the game. He used five seconds to break through the opponent's goal and wrote the fastest goal record of the World Cup in his name.

The Dutch team, who served first, quickly transferred the football to the frontcourt. They learned from Mexico's lessons and did not want to dig a hole for themselves at the beginning of the game.

Domeneck's strategy in this game was to defend and counterattack. So after the game began, the French team did not conduct fierce high-level pressing, but chose to stand and block the pass route of the opponent's own penalty area.

At the beginning of the game, both sides were very cautious and did not get their first shot until the fourth minute. Robben successfully broke through on the right and knocked back Sneider. Sneider passed the penalty area with a diagonal pass!

Loris jumped up and hit the football out with one hand!

Kuyt took two steps forward to stop the football and shot the next shot under Marklele's block. Because he was a hasty shot, the football went above the crossbar.

Thunderous applause sounded in the stands, and fans from both sides were encouraging their teams.

Loris launched a quick counterattack with big feet, and Henry and Van Bomel competed for the header. The football was pushed by Van Bomel and flew to the center circle. The two sides fought fiercely in the midfield, and the football was finally snatched by Gurkuf. At this time, the Dutch team's defensive players had already arrived, and the French team had to enter the positional battle.

In the sixth minute, Ribery tore the defense line from the left and passed it across. He found Tang Jue at the corner of the penalty area. In an instant, four players surrounded him and they would not give him a chance to shoot. After Ribery passed the ball, he directly penetrated into the Dutch team's penalty area.

Judging from the running situation, he wanted to cooperate with Tang Jue for a horizontal pass and a diagonal pass.

Although the French top star turned his back to the goal, he still knew the situation around him. He did not seek to get the ball and broke through. Instead, he passed the ball directly with the inside of his feet.

Ribery and Tang Jue passed the ball very quickly, and only "bang!" could be heard, "bang!" and "bang!" were heard, and the football entered the Dutch team's penalty area. Ribery flew towards the football like a sharp arrow. The atmosphere on the court began to become tense!

French TV couldn't help but shout: "Good ball!"

The Dutch team's defense was not panicked, and central defender Ma Tyson ran directly towards Ribery, and goalkeeper Stekrenberg quickly moved his position.

With his right foot forward, his right leg raised backwards, Ribery was about to shoot directly!

Central defender Ma Tyson desperately stretched out his left leg, and he wanted to block the shooting route!

"Bang!..." With a crisp sound, the football suddenly accelerated and flew towards the goal!

Then there was another "bang!" sound, and the football hit Matison's raised left leg and popped out of the bottom line. A huge regret sounded, and Ribery shook his head and looked at the football that was rolling out of the stadium. Dutch goalkeeper Sterkrenberg took two steps forward, pat Matison's shoulder, and gave him a thumbs up.

Espn said loudly: "Dang and Ribery are still the most tacit partners on the attack line. The tacit pass between them created a good opportunity to score!"

Both sides' first offense was not successful with the efforts of the opponent's defensive players. Of course, neither side was discouraged. The game had just begun and they had time.

Ribery kicked the corner kick into the Netherlands penalty area. Stekrenberg jumped high and hit the ball out of the penalty area with both fists. Tang Jue, who was ambushed outside the penalty area, took a step forward and volleyed without waiting for the ball to land!

A white light suddenly appeared and stopped shining. There were too many people in the penalty area. The football hit the Dutch midfielder Dezeu. Kuyt took a quick step forward and kicked a big kick to the front right.

Fight back quickly!

Kuyt isn't playing randomly, there are Dutch Wings Robben. French midfielders retreat like a tide. Is it time for them?

At this moment, the left-back Evra Toulam was more than ten meters away from them. He could only hear him shouting at Evra: "Back him! Bring him down!"

Yes, few people can defend Robben against one-on-one. In order not to allow the Dutch team to fight back quickly, the best way is to use tactical fouls.

Evra did not hesitate and knocked Robben down with one kick. The referee whistle and gave Evra a yellow card. This is not a good phenomenon. Everyone knows that Evra's task in this game is very heavy, and Robben is facing him.

Will Evra shrink her hands and feet because of the yellow card early?

Domeneck believed that the penalty was too heavy and was not conducive to the next game. He angrily communicated with the assistant referee. In any case, Evra's tactical foul collapsed the opponent's quick counterattack, which was a good thing.

The Dutch team's offense was very exciting. In the ninth minute, Sneider shot a long shot in front of the penalty area, and the football flew out of the baseline against the post. French fans were shocked and sweated.

In the twelfth minute, Robben quickly sent out the outbound ball, Sneijder ran towards the football, and Evra stepped forward to clear the ball!

Sneider stretched out his right leg and intercepted the clearing ball. Taking advantage of Evra's panic, he suddenly cut inside!

After cutting inside, Sneider did not hesitate and shot a long shot!

The football flew towards the goal!

Everyone knows that Sneider's long-range shot is great, and French fans are starting to get nervous. What is unexpected is that Van Persie, who had previously penetrated into the French penalty area, just stood in front of the football, and Sneider's long-range shot hit his back. Tullam took a step forward, controlled the football under his feet, and then passed the football to Tullaron, who was supporting.

The French team immediately launched a quick counterattack. The football soon came to the center circle. Tang Jue stretched out his foot to hold the football. In an instant, three Dutch players surrounded him. Since the French top star has recovered from injury, he must show his sharp breakthrough.

The distance here is far enough to get the goal, and there is room for breakthrough!

Tang Jue's first choice is not to pass the ball, but to break through. This is how every star is always very confident in one aspect of his outstanding performance. Tang is definitely quite confident in his own breakthrough. He wants to use sharp breakthroughs to hit the confidence of the Dutch.

Like a loach covered in mucus, after a sword and sword shadow, he actually broke through the other three and rushed to the hinterland of the Netherlands!

In the stands, French fans made a huge cheer. Dutch fans saw fear in their eyes. They felt that the temperature of the air suddenly dropped, so they made a sound of sucking air.

Espn shouted loudly: "Tang is unstoppable!" (To be continued, please search for astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!
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