Chapter 355: Pursuing the Victory
"I don't know if you noticed that the Korean team played very nervously in the first half. Their formation remained unchanged for a long time just to prevent us from breaking through."
"But in fact, their running distance has increased, especially in the few minutes of injury time, the physical fitness of the left defender has obviously decreased."
"I don't know if they can find this problem at halftime, but I think even if they can find it, they can't change it in a short time. Of course, this is under the premise that we strengthen the offense on the same side."
Lippi wrote and drew on the tactical board, marking several red arrows with a red marker.
Chu Feng, leaning against the locker door, was reviewing the first half of the game in his mind. In fact, he had noticed something on the court and guided his teammates to attack to the right.
But as the old saying goes, those who are involved are often confused, while those who are not involved can see clearly.
Lippi sees the situation more clearly from the sidelines, and the adjustments he makes now are more appropriate.
"Wu Lei, make another charge before the 65th minute. I will replace you then. Don't worry about your physical condition."
Finally, Lippi gave a serious reminder.
There is also Wei Shihao on the bench. His breakthrough ability and speed can cause great trouble to the South Korean team, and Chu Feng may be able to take this opportunity to end the game with his personal strength.
Hearing this, Wu Lei nodded vigorously. He is a very down-to-earth player and will not show off his qualifications in the national team like some people do.
"Okay, let me say a few words in the end. Everyone has felt today's game that the Korean team is stronger than it was six months ago. We can't treat the enemy with the same perspective as before, or even with a contemptuous attitude."
Chu Feng stood up and looked around. His sharp eyes made everyone straighten their backs and their breathing became softer.
After more than a year, everyone knows what their biggest reliance is in being able to stand here.
Of course, this does not mean that they don't have to work hard and can just sit on the bench and enjoy the honors.
On the contrary, they have to work harder and try their best to keep up with Chu Feng's pace, or not to fall behind.
And when the entire team is full of competitiveness, it can unleash a powerful force.
"At the end of the day, I know we're all going to give it our all and I know we're not going to lack passion because we know the weight of the jersey we wear."
Chu Feng pointed at the team logo on his chest, his eyes full of desire for victory, "Brothers! Let's do everything we can to prevent them from playing calmly in the game, make them afraid of us in the game, and let us do what we should do! Come on!"
When he stretched out his hand, pairs of powerful and hot hands came up to him.
Then, a uniform roar sounded, echoing in the locker room.
"China! Come on! Come on! Come on!"
When Chu Feng brought his teammates back to the field, the mood of the Korean guy next door was also unusually high.
After all, this is a game that no one wants to lose, and no one can lose.
"The second half of the game has begun! The South Korean team seems to have taken the initiative in getting the ball, and they are advancing quickly from the left side!"
"Jiang Yunsheng! Keep running into the wall with Jin Jinzhi, and then find Jin Dongxian who is following!"
"Huang Zhengyu can't just rush over! Wu Xi next to him won't have time to fill in!"
"Hey, Jin Dongxian passed the ball behind him, and Li Gangren received it and moved forward!"
After all, he has played in La Liga for so many years. Maybe he is not ranked in the top five leagues, but he is still not inferior to the Chinese Super League players.
After spiking the ball, he stopped suddenly and started again, shaking off Wu Xi twice in a row, and even Cao Yongjing on the side lost his position unknowingly.
The next second, the ball was knocked to the right side, and Li Dongjun easily received the ball and moved forward.
The Korean midfield, composed of players with the surnames Lee and Kim, made a strong start at the beginning of the second half.
Time did not stop, and the South Korean team's advance also reached the right side of the penalty area.
Amid the cheers of Korean fans, Li Dongjun accelerated and passed the ball to the middle.
And there, Huang Yizhu, who liked his sister-in-law, threw his body out! Bang! His studs hit the football hard and kicked it directly into the goal! "Shit! Shit! Shit!"
“Finally a goal!”
Korean commentator Park Young-pyeong roared and waved his fists wildly.
In the last U23 Asian Cup, in the absence of the Japanese team, the championship was in their pocket.
But no one expected Chu Feng to be downgraded and he made several soul-stirring breakthroughs, knocking the Korean players out of their wits.
Now they have finally proved with their actions that it was just an accident.
He Wei next to him sighed softly, then recovered his tone and comforted the fans in front of the screen.
On the contrary, the invited guest Sun Jihai stroked his chin and said: "High-intensity pressing, counter-pressing after the opponent's pass error, and wearing down the opponent's will! This is the style that South Korea has maintained for more than ten years, but this style is a gamble in a sense. The bet is that the opponent will make mistakes under the dual pressure of physical strength and psychology, and finally let their strikers pick up the scoring opportunities."
"Let me give you a few examples. In the 2011 Asian Cup, the South Korean team didn't seem to play steadily, but they still made it to the semi-finals. In the semi-finals, they tied the Japanese team in the last minute of extra time. They used this tactic, but unfortunately they lost on penalties."
"In 2015, this tactic helped South Korea reach the final of the Asian Cup, but they still failed to get past Australia."
"In the 2018 World Cup, South Korea's style of play led to two consecutive defeats in the group stage. However, in the third group match, they met Germany, whose style of play was even worse. As a result, South Korea played a bloody game and beat Germany 2-0."
"However, after the game enters the 65th minute, the players' physical fitness will reach the first wall period, which is also the time when mistakes are most likely to occur and goals are conceded."
Sun Jihai said so much to appease the Chinese fans and let them wait for a while.
In a football match, the winner is never whoever scores first, but whoever laughs last.
On the court, Chu Feng wiped the sweat off his forehead and said to his slightly frustrated teammates: "High-pressure pressing is the most energy-wasting tactic for South Korea, but it is also a tactic that they will never give up. So what we have to do is very simple, shrink the formation and use fighting and speed to make every counterattack!"
He didn't say much. How to adjust your mentality is a compulsory course for every player.
Just one goal, nothing.
What is the tactical core of the South Korean team? It is based on the passing success rate of high-pressure pressing, the offensive methods based on the two wingers, and the turning point of the stars. Then when they destroy these foundations, the final offensive link of the South Korean team will disappear.
Looking at the provocative look Huang Yizhu gave him, Chu Feng did not give any response at all because it would lose face.
Soon, the game resumed.
Will the leading South Korean team give up?
Won't.
The lagging Chinese team, on the other hand, acted like the leading team, actively shrinking their formation and squeezing their defensive area in order to resist the fierce offensive of the South Korean team.
This made the fans in front of the screen very angry, and even drinking a few bottles of beer did not help.
Soon, a strange situation appeared on the field.
China's ball possession rate was decreasing, while South Korea's was increasing. However, South Korea's positioning and fighting became more dull and rigid, and this rigidity was based on a high ball possession rate.
What is the result? It's simple.
The foundation on which the South Korean team was built quietly collapsed.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
The heat wave hit him, Chu Feng was sweating profusely, and so were his teammates behind him.
But judging from their mental outlook, the Korean players are more tired.
"In the 65th minute of the game, Wei Shihao replaced Wu Lei and Jiang Shenglong replaced Zhao Jianfei!"
"Zhang Linpeng comes to the right back, Jiang Shenglong plays as the center back, the formation has not changed!"
"Will Lippi's adjustments work?"
The answer is yes, and the effect is immediate.
The chain reaction caused by the decrease in the intensity of high-pressure pressing made it several levels easier for the Chinese team to pass the ball from the backcourt.
Bang! Li Gangren's long shot was blocked by Zhu Chenjie. Huang Yizhu was a beat slower in pressing, and Huang Zhengyu had already completed the diagonal transfer.
Zhang Linpeng, who was making a forward run, received the ball and accelerated, avoiding Jin Zhenzhi who was trying to steal the ball.
What happened next? Many spectators in the stands stood up subconsciously, their eyes following the ball rolling along the ground, and finally locked onto the fiery red figure.
The heat wave blurred people's vision, maybe only for half a second.
Chu Feng pulled back and pushed his right foot, drew a circle with his left foot, and got rid of Jin Dongxian gracefully and flexibly.
Looking at the person running towards him, Zheng Taiyu recalled the terrifying scene seven months ago.
Kim Min-jae didn't. He had a fierce look in his eyes and took the initiative to step forward and press.
As the distance between the two people rapidly narrowed, Chu Feng's figure shortened by half an inch, his waist and abdomen tightened like steel, and his center of gravity began to sway from side to side.
Dong, Dong, Dong The sound of a bell seemed to ring beside Jin Min-jae's ears, causing his concentration to become distracted.
The high-frequency center of gravity swing is dazzling.
Are this guy's knees made of titanium?
Jin Min-jae screamed in his heart, forced himself to increase his sprint speed, gritted his teeth to control his instinct, and stretched out his foot resolutely.
Snap! The red sneakers suddenly appeared, and every step was accurate and light, as if composing a magnificent piece of music.
The next second, Chu Feng and Jin Min-jae passed each other.
Not only that, Zheng Taiyu, who was defending from the side, had his outstretched foot quietly avoided.
A ball of fire broke through all obstacles and ended with a close-range burst.
Bang! The loud sound like gold breaking and stone splitting made Song Fangen stand there in a daze.
No time to react.
The bonus brought by the Wushuang template made the ball speed exceed 120km/h. The phantom drew a sharp arc and penetrated into the goal with great force.
As Song Fanggen's raised hand fell down weakly, the Saitama 2002 Stadium seemed to boil and erupted into deafening cheers.
1:1!!!
"pretty!"
“The ball goes in!”
"Chu Feng!"
"Classic continuous breakthroughs in the hinterland, classic continuous pendulum passes!"
“A classic display of personal ability!”
"This is Mr. Golden Globe!"
Although it was just a goal, He Wei was still extremely excited and his voice was a little hoarse.
Because this is not just a goal, it is also a clarion call for a counterattack.
On the field, Chu Feng walked past Song Fangen, picked up the football and walked towards the center circle, leaving his opponent with a receding back view.
Now all they have to do is simple - press on to win.
(End of this chapter)