Jagged Wings

Chapter 130
This game between Spain and Brazil is also the last quarter-final game.In the previous three games, the three teams of Germany, Italy and Portugal defeated their respective opponents and advanced to the semi-finals.

In the final semi-finals, Spain VS Portugal and Italy VS Germany.Although FIFA tried its best to use various tricks to promote South American teams, it was still unavoidable that the World Cup had reached the semi-final stage and became the "European Cup", and four European teams came to the end.

The four teams have come to the present, except for the German team, the other three teams are quite surprising.

The first is the Spanish team. Although the Spanish team is the favorite to win every World Cup, just like this one, but to be honest, there are not many people who are optimistic about them, because the Spanish team always loses habitually in major competitions. Chain, so being able to reach the semi-finals now is really beyond most people's expectations.

Followed by Italy, Italy was affected by Calciopoli before this World Cup. Although it was only the club that was affected, it must be known that Juventus and AC Milan, who are the protagonists of Calciopoli, have contributed a total of 10 Italian internationals, including Buffon , Cannavaro, Zambrotta, Camoranesi, etc. are the absolute main players.Now everyone is still waiting for the verdict of the court. Facing the upcoming result, how can they still play well?Therefore, Italy's ability to enter the semi-finals was beyond many people's expectations.

Then there is Portugal, Portugal is recognized as the weakest team in this semi-finals.In their formation, only a few players such as Ronaldo, Figo and Deco are famous and capable, and other players have pulled the team's strength a lot.With the World Cup reaching the semi-finals, it is said that the teams should no longer have obvious weaknesses.However, Portugal is different.Compared with several other teams, or compared with their own strong midfield, they have to accept the fate of being in the final.

So in the face of this upcoming "Iberian Peninsula Derby", Spain has enough reasons to win.In every position, Spain surpasses Portugal too much. Since there is no heart disease, who can be Spain's opponent?

So when the first half was coming to an end, Aragones was standing on the sidelines and screaming and jumping at the team. It was not surprising.

The score on the field, Portugal 1:0 Spain.

It was Portugal's Figo who scored the goal. His long shot from outside the penalty area caught Casillas a little off guard.Casillas felt very aggrieved, because the ball was completely caused by the inattention of the defense line. He shouted: "Defend! Defend! Stick to him! Stick to him!"

The two central defenders, Puyol and Pablo, raised their hands apologetically. The Portuguese center Pauletta was not good enough in the confrontation with them, which made them feel a little underestimated.So when Figo took the ball, no one went up to interfere for the first time, allowing him to shoot the football comfortably.

They didn't expect that the 34-year-old Figo could still shoot such a tricky and powerful shot, and the curtain call of Portugal's golden generation turned out to be so gorgeous.Although Ronaldo's core position has basically stabilized, the "golden generation" still supports Portugal's backbone!

In the 1991 World Youth Championship, Portugal led by Figo and Rui Costa won the World Youth Championship. That Portuguese team was called the "Golden Generation". Figo has also become a representative figure of Portuguese football.In his 16-year national team career, Figo only participated in two World Cups, which is indeed a bit cruel for a generation of masters, and the World Cup in Germany will also be Figo's farewell performance on the world stage, which also marks the The golden generation across Europe is about to bid farewell to the stage of history.

Before this semi-final, Figo was injured in the quarter-finals, but Figo only recovered for three days before announcing his comeback in this semi-final.

And this goal in the first half is the best compliment to this veteran who played with an injury!

当然了，另外一边的西班牙队脸色不是很好。上半场比赛从技术统计上来说，西班牙是完全占优的：控球率，59:41；射门数8:3；越位2:0,；攻入前场30米范围次数8:5.
Apart from not scoring, Spain completely overwhelmed Portugal.

"Shit! It's all shit! You play shit football! Are you complacent about a history-tying World Cup semi-final? Do you still want to play in the World Cup final? Dream! Go live your mother's dream!"

Aragones was furious in the locker room, and the roar was even heard clearly by Portugal next door.

The players were also a little ashamed. They sat there with their heads bowed and said nothing.

Reyes was also a little helpless, in fact, he was a little angry in his heart.To be honest, his performance in the first half was not bad. Although Ronaldo's ability has been greatly improved, Reyes and Peña's attacks are also very fierce, pressing Portugal's right side tightly, making Ronaldo didn't get any good opportunities either.

Xiaofa clenched his fists tightly and seemed very unwilling. He ran the longest distance in the first half of the game, but he was powerless to deal with this sudden incident in the game.He was the youngest in the team and the most qualified. He couldn't say those words to blame the big brothers, so he could only worry secretly.

Aragones scolded the players and let them reflect on themselves. He didn't make any adjustments.Because his tactics were correct and the team had the upper hand, it was just bad luck and the players underestimated the enemy.

Sure enough, in the second half, Spain began to bombard Portugal's goal indiscriminately.

And the tactician Scolari formulated a firm defensive tactic for the team. In this tactic, even players like Figo and Ronaldo have to return to their own defense zone to help defend.

The shortcomings of Spain's psychological fragility were once again exposed. They became impatient after being unable to attack for a long time. Alonso even shot a long shot just after passing the halfway line.

Aragones kicked the mineral water bottle on the sideline five meters away with a livid face.After the game, a reporter joked: "Aragones' kick is enough to shame Alonso, who hit the plane with a shot."

Even Alonso, who has always been known for his composure, was a little overwhelmed, and the performance of other players can be imagined.

Reyes is also a little anxious, of course not psychologically impatient, but also anxious about the result of this game.The game has progressed to the 88th minute, and the score is still 0:1, Spain is behind!

Could it be that my first World Cup was over like this?

No, never!

(End of this chapter)