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Chapter 371
On the big screen, Croatia 1:0 Argentina, 46 minutes and 3 seconds.
Beep! Beep——
The referee blew the whistle to end the first half.
The players on both sides had different expressions.
Following their head coach back to the locker room, they entered the 15-minute halftime break.
In the live broadcast room of Zhuangdianertai, Wang Tao made a halftime summary.
"From the data, Argentina is completely overwhelmed by Croatia in terms of ball possession and number of shots."
"However."
"Croatia's interception and clearance capabilities in the first half really exceeded my expectations."
"Argentina, which once won 6:0 against Cote d'Ivoire, did not score a penny in the first half against Croatia."
"Compared to the last game against Germany."
"Croatia's defense has risen to a higher level in a short period of time!"
-【Croatia played really well today, several goals, I saw Argentina had opportunities, but they were all blocked near the penalty area. 】
-【It is indeed getting better and better. I remember when we first played against Brazil, if it weren't for Su Fei's super performance and the Brazilian players, the goal would have been shot to pieces. 】
-【Su Fei is constantly evolving, and Croatia is also constantly evolving. 】
-【In the second half, as long as the defense is maintained, it will be difficult for Argentina to score! 】
-【It is mainly because the average height of Argentina is not good. In this case, it still depends on the center forward to open the situation. Crespo is a little bit short after all, otherwise he would not have been able to only be a substitute for Drogba. 】
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In the Croatian locker room.
Although they have a 1:0 lead, with the lessons learned from the last game against Germany, the players did not celebrate or laugh.
They all waited quietly and obediently for Kranjcar's tactical explanation and adjustment.
"We did a good job on defense in the first half."
"Especially in the area of zone defense."
"They played very patiently."
"We must be more patient than them and keep our heads calm so that we can accurately judge and disrupt their passing coordination."
"Look, here and here..."
After simply praising the players, Kranjcar quickly moved the chess pieces on the tactical board and began to explain.
Su Fei ate a banana silently to replenish his energy.
To be honest.
The overall strength of Argentina this year is good, but if you really compare it, it is still a level behind Brazil and Germany, which are teams that really have the strength to win the championship.
The second half.
I still have to participate more in defense, first completely strangle Argentina's offense, and then think about the next goal.
It's a game.
Sometimes winning a game only requires one goal, which is enough.
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On the other side.
Argentina coach Jose Pekerman also pointed out the problems in the first half of the attack to the players.
"We can't be too obsessed with the wing."
"Look."
"Here and here."
"The two wingers have a wide range of movement and cooperate with the defensive midfielder very quickly."
"In the middle, we need to open up the situation from the middle."
"And..."
After spending about 10 minutes talking about the tactical level.
Jose Pekerman changed the subject, his expression serious, and began to feed chicken soup.
"There are 45 minutes left in the game, and we are still trailing 0:1."
"I know."
"The goal scored by Croatia in the first half had a great impact on your mentality, causing you to become a little timid on the offensive end."
"But don't forget."
"You have created the best historical record of Argentina in 16 years by successfully entering the semi-finals."
"Even if we lose the game today, no one can deny that you are the best group of Argentine players in 16 years!"
"So!"
"I hope to see a team with full offensive desire and bold passes to create opportunities in the second half!"
"Don't leave yourself with regrets in today's game!"
Jose Pekerman's motivational starting point is very good.
This Argentina team is composed of three generations of players, old, middle-aged and young. The older generation of players have all experienced the dark period of Argentine football.
The hard days of being eliminated in the group stage have all been overcome.
Semi-finals.
It is indeed a result that the Argentine players can be proud of.
Of course.
What the players thinkIt's not giving up, competing with Portugal for the third place, but thinking about going further under this motivation!
In the corner.
Leo Messi is also secretly encouraging himself.
Come on!
Leo!
Don't forget, Croatia has the person you hate the most, you must, must defeat him!
Little Messi keeps giving himself positive psychological hints.
Little did he know.
In the second half, a torture that was exclusive to him was about to make his mentality close to collapse...
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The two teams ready to go ushered in the second half of the duel. The starting lineups of both sides remained unchanged and stood in their respective half.
Under great pressure.
The expressions of the players on both sides were visibly nervous.
The winner will get the last ticket to the finals and compete for the World Cup.
The loser.
Can only compete with Portugal for the third place.
"¡Levántate! Argentina en acción!"
"¡Levántate! Argentina en acción!"
"¡Levántate! Argentina en acción!"
At the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, the Argentine men's football team launched their second-half attack amid the cheers of tens of thousands of fans.
48th minute of the game.
Leo Messi and Crespo had an excellent wall-to-wall match.
Messi took over the ball in the frontcourt!
Changed the line and pulled to the side!
Started high-speed dribbling.
Jose Pekerman's midfield motivation was very effective.
Messi, who was advancing with the ball, completely lost the slump in the first half, as if he had returned to the wind-chasing boy who tore open the Croatian side defense at the beginning of the game.
Su Fei was alert to the difference in Messi.
Quickly retreated from the middle.
Participated in the defense.
At the same time, Yurica and Marco also rushed towards Messi, launching a double-team attack.
Facing Yurica who was gradually approaching him.
Messi suddenly changed direction quickly, pulled the ball and changed the line again, and used the rhythm change to get past Yurica.
Then he moved diagonally from the side to the middle.
However.
Here.
He was quickly defended by Su Fei, a one-on-one confrontation between lifelong enemies!
The cheers of fans from both sides suddenly became much smaller.
Everyone.
All looked at their future stars with hope, looking forward to the next move of the two.
Messi, who was dribbling the ball, chose to face the fear deep in his heart.
The rhythm changed, and he slowed down instantly, passing the ball from Su Fei's left hand, and then accelerated, trying to wipe Su Fei directly.
But his wishful thinking fell through.
Su Fei judged Messi's intention, and with the blessing of full-level speed, he took a step ahead and blocked Messi's position sideways.
Then he stretched out his foot to poke the ball.
Successfully counter-robbed.
He sent the ball to his teammate Josip.
"Su Fei!!"
"Nice anticipation counter-robbed!"
"Take the ball back from Argentina!"
"Ouch!"
"Messi took this ball for granted. He wanted to rely on his burst to pass Su Fei, but he didn't expect Su Fei's burst to be no less than his!"
On the court, Messi gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.
Su Fei turned his head.
He saw the unwillingness in Messi's eyes.
"Why, you don't accept it?"
"I don't accept it!"
"Then come again."
Su Fei didn't mind angering or inspiring Messi's fighting spirit, so that the game would become more interesting.
Because.
When a person's fighting spirit is the strongest.
Only by completely defeating him can he fall into the abyss completely!
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