Godfather of national football

Chapter 236 Battle in Australia ([-])
The side of the Chinese team is very strong, and the opponents we met before were basically defeated by the Chinese team from the side.

But Australia's defense is obviously impossible to blow up easily. Whether it is Lin Zhijian or Shen Rui, they do not have the assault ability like Robben and Ribery after all.

"Geng Chong, Mu Fei, the two of you assist in the second half," Li Guo said.

Since the strength is similar, teamwork is more important, especially the assists of the full-backs.

"When Shen Rui and Lin Zhijian go up, you have to pay attention to keeping a distance, either at the back or in front, and insert assists when attacking, and once the winger loses the ball, then you immediately fight back."

Geng Chong and Mu Fei nodded. The two of them knew best, because they were tens of meters behind the full-back in the first half. In this game, the Chinese team's side was really not as sharp as before.

"In the middle, you two, Fang Suo and Chen Deng, have done a good job. I have nothing to say, except for one thing. Just don't get a red card."

Li Guo had nothing to say about Ji Ke who was mediocre in the first half. After all, it wasn't his fault. If he couldn't send an effective pass from the wing, Ji Ke, as a center, really had no chance.

*****
Meanwhile, in the Australian dressing room, Osijek announced the bad news - Holman, who left the field injured, suffered a badly sprained knee.

"Bastard!" Jedinak slammed the wardrobe behind him hard. He knew that Holman was injured to vent his anger.

Osijek is obviously in order to achieve the effect that the underdog must win, deliberately irritating his players, making his disciples like aggressive bulls in the second half.

"It's useless to say that, if you want to make it easier for your teammates who are lying on the operating table, then go to the final."

With a "bang", Jedinak punched again, "Yes, the coach is right."

Osijek went on to say: "The Chinese team is in the top 16 of the World Cup. They have strength, especially their head coach Li Guo. This guy has a strong control over the team. The players regard him as God. It is no exaggeration to say that even if Li Guo asked them to jump off the building, they would do it without hesitation."

Osijek was originally bending over to speak, but suddenly he straightened up, "Do you know what this means?"

"This means that the tactical execution ability of the Chinese team is no worse than any other team, which is terrible."

"I'm not afraid," Jedinak said.

Osijek smiled at Jedinak: "Michael, I'm not telling you to be afraid, but to take it seriously."

At this time, Kewell, who was taciturn, said, "Brothers, this is my last competition representing Australia. In the first half, I touched the two central defenders of the Chinese team. Believe me, they are different from all the opponents we have encountered before. I don't want to leave any regrets because of carelessness."

"Don't worry, Harry, we're going to Brazil," Jedinak said.

Kewell chuckled and nodded reluctantly.

The agitation effect that Osijek requested was basically achieved. He smiled at the corner of his mouth. For 45 minutes in the second half, he was looking forward to another 90 minutes, on the stage of the final.

*****
At the beginning of the second half, the Chinese team played mainly on the wing, and the two full-backs assisted up. This was both expected and unexpected.

Unexpectedly, Australia knew that the Chinese team would attack violently and strive to equalize the score earlier. Unexpectedly, Australia did not expect that the Chinese team's wide assists would be so large.Osijek has keenly seen the space on the side of the Chinese team.

The huge space left after Mu Fei and Geng Chong made the assists was an opportunity for Australia, a big opportunity.

In the penalty area, the Australian goalkeeper Schwarzer was fighting with Ji Ke again and again. It was not difficult for Ji Ke to overwhelm the two Australian central defenders.

A goalkeeper like Schwarzer is one of the best in the world. A good goalkeeper is equal to half a team. The Chinese team’s wide players are under a lot of pressure. They must pass the ball very accurately, otherwise they will be picked by Schwarzer.

I miss Li Guo so much, I miss Saudi Arabia, the goalkeeper of Qatar, he is short and easy to bully.Looking at Schwarzer in front of him again, Li Guo was speechless.

Facing Milligan, Lin Zhijian gave a light push, and Mu Fei was about to cross. The previous high passes were not effective. This time, Mu Fei chose to pass a low and flat ball into the penalty area, but the ball was intercepted midway.

Australia's central defender Carney took the ball and passed it directly to Emerton. Blackburn's midfielder was extremely fast, while Mu Fei and Lin Zhijian on the right side of the Chinese team all went up.

Emerton trotted all the way, and then passed the ball to Kewell. Two simple and quick passes tore apart the Chinese team's defense.

Facing Zhou Dun's tackle block, Kewell kicked like a civet cat, and then... pushed to the far corner.

The ball is in!
The Chinese team conceded another goal.

After Kewell scored the goal, he lifted his jersey and covered his face with tears. He knew that his time in the Australian national team was running out, and any goal might be the last one.

Teammates surrounded him, the Australians were celebrating their second goal, even... already celebrating the final in advance.

*****
Li Guo stood by the court with a helpless expression on his face. It can be said that the adventurous Li Guo lost to the steady Osijek.

There is nothing wrong with Li Guo's strategy of strengthening the side attack, but he did not expect to be caught and fought a counterattack, let alone Kewell's magic stroke.

The big 0 to 2 on the big screen came into view, which was extraordinarily dazzling.

Asian football is not that simple, or football is not that simple. After a brief disappointment, Li Guo waved and asked the warm-up players from afar to come over. Qu Bo and Pu Shuang ran over immediately after seeing the gesture.

Li Guo wanted to change two people in a row, and used up all the substitutions in his hand at 55 minutes. This is Li Guo's philosophy. When a gamble fails, then continue to increase the bet until it succeeds.

Even Osijek felt that Li Guo was crazy. If it was him, he would let the players on the field fight first, and then replace them with two new players at 75 minutes, and then wait for a miracle.

The substitution card was raised, Park Shuang replaced Zheng Zhi, Qu Bo replaced Shen Rui, and the formation of the Chinese team remained unchanged.

After the substitution, Li Guo raised his hands high and began to incite the fans to shout, "Shout, shout, the Chinese team needs you now."

Seeing Li Guo's agitation, the fans who had been a little bit listless cheered up, and the Chinese team cheered throughout the stadium.

(End of this chapter)