Iron Man on the pitch

On June 11, 2010, after Shakira finished singing wakawaka, the South African World Cup officially began with the harsh noise made by the wuwuzula.

On June 15, Portugal's first match against Côte d'Ivoire kicked off at the Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

The stadium that can accommodate 48,000 people is almost full, but most of them are supporters of the Portuguese team. By contrast, the number of fans supporting Côte d'Ivoire is somewhat scarce.

The reason why Portugal has received so much support is not only because of the attractiveness of Ronaldo, the Real Madrid star, but also because of Li Ling.

What Li Ling unexpectedly expected was that the components of fans who support him were extremely complicated. In addition to the fans of Portugal and Chinese from all over the world, there are also Japanese and Korean fans.

In the Portuguese team's promotional video, Li Ling stood next to Ronaldo in the middle and served as the team's No. 2 star. This promotional video was spread to Asia, and Li Ling was directly treated as the light of Asia by Japan and South Korea. It seemed that this would make them proud. After all, they thought that everyone was yellow.

At the same time, because Li Ling joined Portugal, fans from these two countries were unscrupulous and very crazy when chasing star Li Ling.

A Chinese female fan looked at the Japanese and Korean female fans who were crazy about Li Ling and hugging each other and felt extremely strange in their hearts: Li Ling is obviously Chinese like us, and Li Ling's background problems have already shown countless things Time, he is no longer mistaken for Koreans, and has nothing to do with Japan. Why are you so excited?

In the whimpering voice of Wuwuzula, the players of the two teams came to the lawn with their little caddies.

The reason why Group G is called the Death Group is because this Ivory Coast, like Portugal, is full of talents.

Côte d'Ivoire lineup was 4-3-3, wearing orange and yellow jerseys at home.

Goalkeeper: Bubakar Bari.

Defenders: Guy Demer, Siaka Tiesene, Colo Toure, Didier Zokora.

Midfielders: Yaya Toure, Ebue, Tiot.

Forwards: Gervinho, Solomon Kalu, Aruna Dindane.

The team's number one star Didier Drogba sat on the bench because of an injury in the warm-up match. But even so, the Ivory Coast lineup should not be underestimated, because their players are basically playing in the five major leagues, and there are many players from the giants.

Portugal lineup has been lined up for a long time, wearing white tops and green shorts from the away game.

Goalkeeper: Eduardo.

Defenders: Paul Ferreira, Ricardo Carvalho, Bruno Alves, Coentrand.

Midfielders: Li Ling, Deco, Miguel Veroso, Raul Mereles, Nani.

Forward: Ronaldo.

In Portugal, in the last few days of adjustment, Deco's condition recovered well, and it was the first game, which was more meaningful, so Paul Bento started with Deco and replaced Joao. Moutinho, but he should be replaced with Deco in the second half.

The other candidates have not changed much. Through the training and running in these days, the players have almost become familiar with Sporting Lisbon's midfield play.

Raul Mereles and Nani are of high level and are adapted quickly to tactical skills, so they both serve as the starter.

In the studio at the Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, Niu Jianhong, a commentator from China, is commenting on the Portugal vs. Côte d'Ivoire.

When introducing the lineups of both sides, he was extremely glad that the above set the tone and treated Li Ling as a normal foreign player, so he felt very relaxed when he pronounced Li Ling's name.

But when the players were introduced in detail later, Li Ling still became a hurdle that could not be avoided. After all, no one in the Portuguese team except Ronaldo could suppress Li Ling.

After reading Ronaldo's personal profile, Niu Jianhong has devoted all his efforts to read Li Ling's personal profile on the best, and can read the European Golden Boot, absolute midfield core, leading the team to win the Portuguese Super League, and domestic championship Grand Slam. When he was in the grade, his tone still couldn't help but fluctuate.

"How come such a strong player hasn't been kept?"

Meanwhile, there were crowds of people in Alvarad Stadium in Lisbon.

The stadium has no less attendance than the Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, although there are no players on the stadium. The fans were all looking at the big screen on the court, where the game was broadcast.

In the studio, Alfonso Pereira and Juan Silva explained the game to local fans in Lisbon.

“Paul BentogooHowever, the 4-5-1 I've tested in the previous warm-up match was ranked. Juan, how do you think our players are adapting to this formation? ” Alfonso Pereira asked about her partner.

"If there is a problem with this lineup, it mainly lies in Ronaldo with the single arrow." Juan Silva pushed his glasses, "It's not that Ronaldo's ability is not good, but in his mentality, whether he can do it. Accept the ball rights to Li Ling to control it."

Alfonso Pereira smiled slightly: "From the warm-up matches before, it seems that their running-in is good, and there is no problem that you are worried about."

"Yes, it seems that Ronaldo is very satisfied with getting such a strong helper as Li Ling. You see, there are more interactions between them." Juan Silva changed the subject, "but, he still One thing worth worrying about is the ability of this lineup to break through intensive defense."

Alfonso Pereira is optimistic: "We have Ronaldo and Li Ling, both of whom have very good heading and long-range shooting abilities. I think the average iron barrel formation cannot defeat them."

"That's true, but it's also an 'ordinary' team. If you meet a team with good height and skills, such as Germany, it may not be so easy." Juan Silva saw a long time .

Alfonso Pereira is still optimistic: "We may not be able to meet Germany. Focus on the moment first. Don't forget that there is a strong Brazilian team in Group G."

"That's right, what do you think the final score of this game will be?"

Alfonso Pereira punched hard: "I think it's 3:0, we won completely! Where are you?"

"I think the score will be 1:0, just a small victory." Juan Silva's inference is much more conservative.

"Ah? Don't you believe the attack power of Ronaldo and Li Ling?" Alfonso Pereira looked shocked.

Juan Silva was very calm: "I do believe in them both, but Ivory Coast is not a vegetarian. The other party will fight fiercely and will do its best to limit the performance of Ronaldo and Li Ling, but I don't know they will How to deal with it.”

"It makes sense that the players will be more committed and passionate in the World Cup, and the confrontation will be more passionate, so the offensive efficiency will not be too high." Alfonso Pereira nodded.

The referee whistle sounded and the game began.