All-around substitute

Chapter 228 Quarrel in the locker room

Costa Rica's halftime siege lasted until the end of the first half.The good news is that after No. 17 minutes lost the second goal, he did not lose the third goal.Unfortunately, the Chinese team members started to suffer from cramps...

In the 403rd minute of the first half, China's forward Li Yuanyi dribbled the ball along the sidewalk. Before halftime, Li Yuanyi was sieged by Costa Rica.

Full-back Oscar Duarte unceremoniously snatched the ball from Li Yuanyi's feet, took two steps and then passed it to Wallon Francis.

However, Li Yuanyi tried his best and failed to keep the ball. When he wanted to get up and chase back, he felt a stiff pain in his right leg and couldn't stand up at all.He could only sit on the ground and rub his toes to relieve the pain.

At this time, Costa Rica did not stop attacking because Li Yuanyi sat on the grass and did not get up. After getting the ball, Wallon Francis once again chose to cut in from the side.

The black player Wallon Francis, who was extremely active in the first half, took the ball and cut inside is already an effective weapon for him to attack the Chinese team.In the previous games, his inside cut has tasted the sweetness many times, and it is difficult for the Chinese players defending him to interfere with him.

This time he took the ball and went straight to the Chinese team's middle penalty area.

"We must not let him pass!"

This was Xu Xin's first thought when he saw Wallon Francis rushing towards him with the ball.

At this time Xu Xin also felt discomfort in his legs, but Wallon Francis had already rushed over with the ball, so he couldn't care less.The first half is coming to an end, and they have held on for nearly half an hour. No matter what, they cannot concede a third goal.

Xu Xin rushed forward dragging his heavy thighs.

Wallon Francis looked extremely confident facing Xu Xin. In his eyes, the Chinese player in front of him was no different from a wooden stake.

Gradually approaching, Wallon Francis was very flexible on his feet. He controlled the ball with his right foot and changed direction continuously.

"Stand up! Stand up for me!!" Kerry waved his arms and shouted at Xu Xin who was lying on the turf, his expression and movements were full of anxiety.

Costa Rica's left midfielder Valon Francis knocked down Xu Xin and quickly approached the penalty area of ​​the Chinese team.

"Ah~~"

After falling to the ground, Kerry's cry reached Xu Xin's ears. He suppressed the pain and yelled. He limped and chased after Wallon Francis, but he didn't wait for him to run two Taking a step, he fell heavily on the grass.

But Xu Xin, who was lying on the grass, didn't hold his thighs, but stared at Wallon Francis who was running towards the penalty area.

At this time, the other defensive players of the Chinese team were attracted by Wallon Francis, and the midfielder Jin Jingdao rushed towards him from the front side of the penalty area.

Wallon Francis saw Jin Jingdao rushing straight out of the corner of his eye, and he made a fake shot.Seeing this, Jin Jingdao threw his body out, and at the same time, central defender Huang Zhengyu also rose into the air.

However, at this time, the route of the ball under Wallon Francis' feet changed. Instead of flying straight to the goal, it rolled to the right side of the penalty area in front of Huang Zhengyu's toes.

Costa Rican striker Joel Campbell flashed out of the Chinese team's defensive crowd in the penalty area. He reacted a few tenths of a second faster than the Chinese team players. In less than a second, he used the inside of his foot to complete a high-quality kick. push shot!

The ball went straight to the dead corner, and goalkeeper Tili Aimujiang had nothing to do.

Costa Rica three to zero!

After the goal, the Costa Rican players celebrated around Joel Campbell. They came to the side of the field and stood in a row, dancing a unique Costa Rican dance.

Presumably they thought that the score of three to zero was enough to guarantee that they would win the game, so they could sing and dance with confidence.

In fact, this is also the case. Costa Rica has an absolute advantage, and the Chinese team is completely unable to organize an effective counterattack. There may be no suspense in this game...

There was no anger on the Chinese team's bench for the dancing celebration of the Costa Rican players. When Joel Campbell scored a goal, most of the substitute players were expressionless or even indifferent-because under Costa Rica's mad attack, the third A conceded goal will come sooner or later, and there is nothing to be surprised about.

Not only the substitute players, but the head coach Kerry also quieted down.He was roaring throughout the first half, maybe he was tired, or maybe he felt the despair brought to him by the game, he didn't want to struggle anymore.

Only Xu Zangyi didn't seem to be reconciled, he clenched his fists tightly.Because he knows that this is not the true level of the Chinese team, and more importantly, he has not yet appeared!
When everyone gave up hope, he was still holding on!Stick to the faint light in his heart until it can shine brightly!

Taking advantage of the Costa Rica National Youth celebration, the Chinese team doctor rushed into the field to give Xu Xin and Li Yuanyi simple treatment.

After a busy leg press, Li Yuanyi's cramps improved, at least he could stand up.And Xu Xin seemed to be in a bad situation. When he had cramps, he ran for a few meters, which undoubtedly aggravated the severity of his cramps.

Several team doctors took turns pressing his left and right thighs, but still did not relieve his pain.At this time, the referee had urged them to go to the sidelines for treatment, but the team doctor had no choice but to carry Xu Xin to the sidelines.

With one less player to fight, the Chinese team's defensive strength will undoubtedly be reduced by another point. Fortunately, the first half is coming to an end.Just after the Chinese team kicked the ball out of the middle circle, the referee blew the whistle to end the halftime game.

The Chinese team ushered in a rare respite...

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In the locker room, all the starting players were slumped in their positions, as if they had experienced 10 minutes of fierce fighting, and their physical strength was close to exhaustion.

In fact, they only played half of the game. The current situation is more due to mental exhaustion.Because under high tension, people are more likely to get tired.

But compared to this exhaustion, what is more terrifying is the quiet atmosphere in the locker room at this time.They seemed to be frightened by Costa Rica's crazy attack. No one spoke about the first half of the game, like a nightmare that they didn't want to be mentioned.

"Ross! That's it! I hope you can respect my idea!" Kerry walked in from the locker room angrily, and Rose, who was behind him, looked equally unhappy. They seemed to be arguing again because of something.

When Kerry entered the door, all the players instinctively looked up, but soon they lowered their heads again.

Seeing the situation of the players in the locker room, Kerry's face was obviously unhappy. He said, "Why? What is there to be unhappy about? Tell me and let me hear it!"

After Kerry finished speaking, the players looked up at him. The players didn't quite understand what Kerry said.Is Kerry satisfied with his performance in the first half?Or in other words, he already has a way to deal with Costa Rica?That's why he said that?
Kerry's answer was no, and he went on to say, "No? Isn't it worthy of you to concede three goals in the first half? At least I think it is fortunate! I should thank our opponents for their mercy, No more goals scored! Today you played an ugly half, if I could I would like to replace all of you!"

The meaning of Kerry's words is obvious, he is extremely dissatisfied with the performance of the players.The reason why I didn't say it at the beginning was just to lay the groundwork for the next words.

"Mr. Kerry! I'm sorry... I failed to complete the task you gave me..."

As the captain on the field, everyone can remain silent, except Xu Xin.So he stood up and took the responsibility on himself.

Seeing Xu Xin's voice, Kerry said to Xu Xin with a cold face, "Yes! Xu! You are sorry for me! Maybe it was a mistake for me to choose you as the starter! You and Li should stay in Europe and come back after this game ! At least... this way you can still maintain the image of a hero in the hearts of everyone!"

"Mr. Kerry! I..."

What Kerry said made Xu Xin feel a twinge of pain in his heart. He really wanted to say that he didn't deliberately avoid the game and stayed in Europe on purpose, but the club's arrangement prevented him from returning to China on time.Kerry's reproachful words made Xu Xin feel aggrieved.

"Kerry! You should be clear that the poor situation in the first half is not the reason for Xu Xin! You shouldn't blame them!" Rose couldn't stand it anymore, and he defended Xu Xin.

"Ross! Please shut your mouth! I know better than you what caused this situation!" Kerry yelled at Rose.

"Kerry! You are a lunatic now! A lunatic who has lost his mind! Unreasonable!" Ross confronted each other.

"It's not your turn to comment on what I am! You! Get out! Immediately! Now!" Kerry pointed at the door of the locker room and said angrily.

"Sooner or later, you will ruin this team with your own hands!" Rose glared at Kerry, and then slammed the door out.

After Rose left, Kerry also wanted to reprimand the players again. He grabbed the tactical board and began to arrange the tactics for the players in the second half.

Kerry's tactics did not say very specific, he just kept asking the players to attack in the second half!Crazy attack!
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After the half-time break, players from both sides returned to the field.

During the intermission, all the substitute players did not return to the locker room, they stayed on the court to warm up.They didn't know about the quarrel in the locker room.

It's just that when Kerry came out, he called Zheng Dalun and Liu Bing to his side.After face-to-face instructions, Liu Bing and Zheng Darun put on their equipment and ran to the field to join the team.

Xu Xin and Li Yuanyi were replaced, and Xu Zangyi was still on the bench.

The fans in the stands did not understand Kerry's decision to make a substitution.At present, the Chinese team is behind by three goals. If Xu Zangyi, the absolute core of the team, is not replaced, what does Kerry want to do?

The fans couldn't guess Kerry's mind, they could only wave the banner in their hands to cheer for the Chinese team.

Hopefully the second half will change...

(End of this chapter)