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Chapter 138

Capello is still very satisfied with the early qualifying of the group, but before the last group match, he is still very hesitant.

However, the final conclusion was to resign themselves to fate. On the surface, they made a gesture of letting go, and carried out a large number of rotations of the starting players. However, before the game, they were serious about the formation of troops, claiming to focus on training.

The goalkeeper is still Thirteen. Since it is called training, it is okay for that Thirteen to accumulate a little experience. Judging by the appearance of that guy, he basically has no consumption, and it is not a problem if he wants to play one more game.

The central defender is Ledley King and Ferdinand's partner. Both sides are replaced. Richards and Ashley Cole start. The former hopes to be appreciated by Capello, and the latter is even more breathless.

The midfielders are Mike, Carrick, Lampard and Theo Walcott from left to right, and the forwards are Wayne Rooney and Abanglahor.It seems that Capello also hopes that Rooney can win the World Cup Golden Boot, otherwise Rooney will definitely have to take turns due to his current fatigue.

Such a start, actually replaced seven starters in the previous two games. It's all a little weird.

Slovenia's starting line-up is goalkeeper Handanovic, the one from Udinese.

Defenders Kilm, Mavric, Cesar, Suller, midfielders Filekovic, Comacci, Radosavjevic, Stevanovic, and then forward Ljubyanki Chi and Bielsa.

They are also bachelors. They are all attacking players in the midfield and the front court. The purpose is simple and offensive.There is no way, who makes them have to win to have any hope of qualifying. Compared with the deadlocked United States and Algeria, Slovenia has obviously fallen into a disadvantage.

Slovenia's head coach Koke is not yet 50 years old. He is considered a young man at the coaching level, and his coaching experience is limited to Slovenia. Compared with Capello's gold medal coach, he basically has little reputation.

Since nothing is dominant, it might as well be more straightforward, and as far as Slovenia is concerned, there are no requirements at all. Even when he said in the draw last year, "England is undoubtedly the favorite to qualify for the group, but more importantly, we How to prepare. I believe we will impress the audience and we have the ability to reach the second round."

It doesn't matter whether he can qualify or not, but it is necessary to fight for the last game. At a good level, it is called saving face, and at a bad level, it is called a dying struggle.

As for the defeat in the friendly match last year, Cork didn't take it too seriously. At that time, England was at its peak, and Slovenia didn't have much ambition to win. Playing that game was a pure warm-up.Of course, these are to be shown to the players, otherwise how to improve morale.

Not to mention "breaking the boat" but pouring all our strength into it.But these don't matter to Capello, the best way to train soldiers is to block the water and cover them with soil, and only real swords and guns can show their skills.

The venue for today's match is the Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Before the match, it is natural for someone to talk about the situation and fortune of the venue.

Named after Nelson Mandela, we can see the status of this stadium in South Africa. However, the results of the previous games have put Slovenia at a disadvantage. This is a peaceful venue. Since the start of the World Cup, all the games here have ended in draws. It's okay if you don't say it, but the Slovenian players will inevitably be under psychological pressure once they know it, and they want to win!There are so many constraints in light and darkness.

At the start of the game, Slovenia kicked off first, and perhaps they really wanted to attack hard. As soon as the game started, the Slovenian side pressed heavily. For a while, England had nearly 18 players in the half.

Capello didn't care much about all this. An sat on the coach's bench and talked and laughed with Pierce, as if the game had nothing to do with him.

The coach is not in a hurry, but the England players on the field feel that the pressure is overwhelming. Hand-to-hand combat can indeed train people, but it is not the case to let people press down and fight. On the big stage, it is inevitable that you can't control your movements. Sometimes you want to keep your feet out, but your feet have already stretched out.

Carrick even simply returned to the penalty area and partnered with Ferdinand as a central defender. This is also unavoidable. Compared with the defensive midfielder, he feels that he may be more mobile as a central defender. At least his body is fine, and there are also some problems. With little experience, even the position of central midfielder is on his name.

With Carrick closing in like this, Mike will not be able to attack. Originally, Capello's plan was to attack from two flanks, and Carrick assisted in the defense. But now let alone support, even the assisted defense is not considered to be a full-back. However, Mike had to worry about Slovenia's side attack. In this way, he gave up his position on the left front and did what Carrick should do.

Lampard, who echoed him, also temporarily had no time to organize an offense.

So that after a few minutes, Rooney simply retreated to the backcourt, allowing Abanglahor and Walcott to attack in front, and took back support by himself.

Capello obviously didn't care about the changes on the court, but he could see clearly, but he didn't give instructions, but talked with Pierce about the knockout arrangements.

In Group D, Germany and Serbia share 4 points, but the schedule is favorable. The last match is against Ghana, which has no hope of advancing. The opponent will come out between Serbia and Australia. Naturally, Capello is still willing to meet Australia. After all, Serbia's predecessor is too famous, and there was a fight not long ago. For such a team, Capello Perot still prefers to avoid it. Of course, Capello has no plans to fight Germany, although it will be easier to go later.

"Let's all go to Nelspruit tomorrow, the whole team, so as to ease our mentality a little bit, and then go to Rostenburg!" It's just that I don't know how many players actually went to the stands of the Mbobe Stadium Can ease the state of mind.

"Counterattack!" Just as the two were thinking about how to arrange it, there was a sudden shout on the court, accompanied by a sudden loud shout, and when the two looked up at the court.

The football has reached the middle circle, and at some point, Rooney has been in place.

Behind him, a large group of people hurried towards the Slovenian half.

However, Rooney's speed is not slow. Although Sule had already chased him when he caught the ball, it was precisely because Sule was beside him that he passed the ball decisively to Walcott. The tiger happened to be unguarded.

Walcott, who possesses both speed and skill, did not hesitate to face such an opportunity, and straightly inserted into the penalty area. When he was close to Mavrich, he suddenly exerted force on his feet, and took advantage of the opponent's cover to shoot decisively.

Handanovic obviously didn't expect Walcott to be so indifferent, but when the ball came, he reacted quickly and immediately jumped up to block the ball with his arm.

"GOALLLLLL, Abanglaho." The shouts of the on-site commentator resounded throughout the stadium, but on the bench, Defoe's eyes were a little blurred. Opportunities are really fleeting, but why are they so fleeting? I never had the chance.

Handanovic's save was really quick and beautiful, but one Cesar was not enough to stop Abonlajo who was heading towards the ball, and what made Cesar even more uncomfortable was that the football flew in the direction of Abonlajo. Normally, under such circumstances, would he still have to fight for a penalty kick? Since it's all a fight, why not bet on the other side's shot, after all, this is a half-high ball, and God knows if he can score it.

The amount is Cesar's brief hesitation, but it gave Abanglaho a chance to adjust, half-volley shot, just like shooting a bow with a bow, this kind of shot is more convincing, because that change reflects a shooter Reaction.

Many strikers often miss the football that slides past the goal, but when the opportunity really comes, no one will give up. What they give up is only their adaptability, which is beyond their control.

Abang Lahuo's celebration was still a bit crazy, he rushed to halftime and collided with the chest of the oncoming Thirteen.

"What does it have to do with Niu Shisan! Seeing Abang Laho seems very excited!" Capello smiled, although he also knew that his own goal was a bit cruel for Slovenia, but in terms of the quality of the counterattack just now, no one I don't admit that England played very decisively. Of course, Walcott may have regrets, but he should have passed the ball. Since he was selfish, there would be no assists, and such goals are more threatening.

"I don't know, but he shouted that counterattack!" The two coaches didn't know what to say on the sidelines, but the morale of the England players on the field was instantly high.

Just before the counterattack, Niu Shisan almost snatched the ball from Bielsa's feet and knocked over the opponent at the same time. Then, without waiting for the referee to hesitate, he decisively roared and kicked the ball towards the midfielder.

The whole process was done in one go, as if it had been rehearsed in every possible way, so that the referee didn't make any other penalties.Similarly, his slightly excessive movements also made the Slovenian players lose their minds for a moment, and they were already a beat behind when they chased back.

It can be said that Niu Shisan deserved the first credit for scoring the goal, and more importantly, this allowed England to completely vent its suppressed depression.

This set of starters, which is regarded as a substitute lineup, can also take this opportunity to get back on track.

After watching the replay footage on the big screen, Capello almost scolded his mother.

"This bastard, doesn't he want to die? If Bielsa doesn't jump up and step on that foot, it's either his hands or his head, but who is to blame!" It's just that Capello complains and complains, let him scold ten people now. Three, he is really reluctant!As far as the current performance is concerned, Niu Shisan has completely exceeded his expectations.

The man is so fierce!This is the name put on a sports video the next day. Although Niu Shisan’s behavior is not in line with the rules and not as calm as usual, but as the saying goes, “do extraordinary things in extraordinary times”, Niu Shisan's boldness is also considered timely, at least his actions have indeed suppressed the Slovenian attack group.

It may be conceivable to go all out, but if you really want to go all out, how many people don't cherish their feathers now!

PS: Let’s cut first and play later, I went hunting in the grassland yesterday!I left early without asking for leave!
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