Godfather of national football

Chapter 161 Johannesburg

Everyone doesn't know what that sound is, but it feels like there are 1 mosquitoes buzzing in your ears, which is very annoying.

Li Guo knew that it was the later famous or notorious vuvuzela, but everyone didn't know it yet.

"It's so loud," one player yelled.

"Is it a South African feature?"

But soon everyone's attention was attracted by the game, and the first goal that everyone cared about in the World Cup opener was the first goal.

But perhaps because of the tension, there were many mistakes on both sides. The first threat was not until 20 minutes after the first half, when Mexico scored a goal in a corner kick.

But when everyone was celebrating, the referee Irmatov invalidated the ball. It was clear from the slow motion that Mexico was offside.

The first half ended with a score of 0-0.

During the intermission, Cai Hua called. It turned out that he was stuck in the road, "Chairman, how far are you from the football field?"

"How far? It's less than one kilometer by visual inspection, but I just can't get through."

(This is a real thing. Representatives of the AFC and China were indeed blocked on the road that day, which also shows that the traffic situation in South Africa is really bad)

"Then walk there," Li Guo said.

"How is it possible, this is on the viaduct,"

"Chairman, I can only unfortunately tell you that the game was very exciting, and we were watching the game while drinking beer."

"Li Guo, you have intentions, right?"

Li Guo chuckled, "Come on, let's all say hello to the chairman."

"Hello Chairman Cai."

"Chairman, I won't chat with you anymore, the second half is about to begin."

After the start of the second half, everyone felt that the goal was very close. Experienced players knew that after the decline in physical fitness and more and more defensive loopholes, the goal would come.

Finally, the South African team took advantage of a counterattack. The midfielder went straight to Mexico's defensive ribs. A small black player stepped in and shot a burst. The ball flew past the Mexican goalkeeper and into the goal.

The ball is in! !

come in,

come in,

come in,

With the roar of the CCTV commentary, the first goal of this World Cup was born. The player who scored the goal was Chabalala of the South African team.

After the goal, the South African players danced a strange celebration dance, and the entire football city stadium was turned upside down.

But for the Chinese players, everyone is not happy, because most people are optimistic about Mexico.

But soon, Mexico's Barcelona central defender Marquez scored an equalizer goal for Mexico. At this time, the players of the Chinese team were also high, as if their own team scored a goal. "Score another one, and I say Mexico will win."

But the pursuit of victory that everyone was looking forward to did not come. The final score was 1 to 1, and the opening game ended in a draw.

"It's so boring, boring," Geng Chong said.

"By the way, what is that annoying sound?" Mu Fei asked.

By the end of the game, everyone still didn't know what the noise was.

"That's a vuvuzela. In Africa, it's used by the local indigenous people to drive away baboons," Li Guo said.

Everyone was a little surprised, "Boss, you even know this?"

Li Guo chuckled, "I usually like to watch the Discovery Channel."

"Since it is used to drive away baboons, how can it be brought into the stadium? If those niggers boast about this during the Chinese team's game, I will definitely turn my face off," Mu Fei said.

Li Guo stood up and said: "Do as the Romans do." He knew that the vuvuzela would cause huge controversy in the subsequent games, and many teams were very dissatisfied with it.

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Through several warm-up matches in Argentina, Li Guo knew that Argentina under Maradona played in a 433 formation. Except for Mascherano, all other players in the frontcourt were attacking.

There are Maxi Rodriguez, Messi, Di Maria, Tevez on the wing.

At the top is Higuain.

You can say that Argentina has a serious offensive and defensive imbalance, but they just have the strength to substitute offense for defense, so you can't help it.

In training, Redondo focused on training the defense in the middle, because there is no team in the world that can defend Argentina on the wing.

Li Guo called Redondo over: "You are Argentine, what do you think is the biggest weakness of Argentina?"

"Defense is much worse than offense."

Li Guo also knows this. In the World Cup in South Africa in his previous life, Argentina finally lost to Germany in the quarter-finals. In that game, Argentina's old defense line paid a huge tuition fee, and the old defense line composed of Samuel and Demichelis was full of loopholes.

But most of the game, the Argentine can rely on his strong offense to cover up his defensive loopholes.

When the team was training, more than 10 black people came to the sidelines. Everyone was nervous, knowing that the law and order in South Africa is very poor, what are these people going to do.

But when they saw them shaking hands with Li Guo, the players felt relieved, but just when they were relieved, a strange scene happened. There were only a dozen black people holding a vuvuzela and blowing on the sidelines of the training field.

"woohoo,"

"woohoo,"

It felt like mourning, Li Guo felt happy, and then said: "What are you looking at, continue training."

Everyone lowered their heads and continued to practice, but after 5 minutes, someone still couldn't stand it and complained: "This is torture, this is abuse."

"No, it's not torture, it's football and anything can happen in football,"

Li Weifeng felt that everyone's emotions were wrong, so he went to Li Guo, "Head, is this necessary? Everyone is very resistant."

"You also watched yesterday's game, I'm helping everyone get used to it in advance."

"But in our game against Argentina, will the South Africans make a fuss?"

Li Guo knew that he had the advantage of being a time traveler, so he couldn't explain many things clearly, so he said, "I can't bear even small disturbances, are you still football players?"

As soon as these words came out, Li Weifeng didn't say anything, and went back to continue training. Li Guo knew that what he said now was nonsense, and everyone would understand him after the game.

At the end of the training, there is the ring grabbing activity, which is considered the happiest part. A group of people pass the ball, and one person grabs the ball in the middle. The person who gets caught will be punished by being kicked by a football. Today’s unlucky guy is Ji Ke. He is tall and not good at this game.

The training period ended with a scream like a pig, and the days of relaxation and joy are numbered. The first match with Argentina is about to start. The first match of the World Cup is very difficult for any team, especially for the new Chinese team in the World Cup.

Li Guo also needs to discuss with Robin Dutt the tactics of the game against Argentina, determine the starting lineup, and then quietly wait for the first match against Argentina in the World Cup.

Everything is going on in an orderly manner, here I come to the World Cup.

(End of this chapter)