stonecrandall Chapter 368
Chapter 368
Beep! Beep——
With the referee's whistle, the semi-finals, Croatia vs. Argentina, officially began.
Still the same.
The ball was in Croatia's possession when the coin was guessed correctly.
The game started.
The Croatian men's football team deeply felt the difference between South American football and European football.
Unlike the previous two games, France and Germany used particularly fierce high-pressure tactics.
Argentina is the representative of South American football.
On the defensive end.
Pay more attention to the coordinated running between players and the sniping of the passing route, forming an airtight interception network in the backcourt to limit Croatia's frontcourt organization.
Croatia was also very cautious.
Modric, who was holding the ball, slowly advanced and made a quick short pass to Nick Kovac on the right.
Nick Kovac continued to pass the ball and passed it forward to Pulso who came back to respond.
Pulso took the ball.
He glanced at Su Fei and immediately gave up the idea of giving the ball to Su Fei.
At this time.
Su Fei was surrounded by a siege network formed by several Argentine players, restricting Su Fei from getting the ball from all directions.
How to pass?
Can't pass!
Pulso was not confident in his pass, so he gave the ball back to Nick Kovac to reorganize the attack.
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Side.
Jose Pekerman, the white-haired and elegant Argentine coach, was very satisfied with the team's defensive performance at the beginning of the game.
Especially against Su Fei.
The players strictly implemented the "cage tactics" he set up before the game specifically for Su Fei.
It's the semi-finals.
No coach will ever look down on Su Fei, who tops the scorer list with 12 goals.
Jose Pekerman also regards Su Fei as the biggest and even the only threat to the entire Croatia.
This Croatian No. 9.
Not only does he have all the scoring methods that other first-class forwards have, he is also the core of Croatia's frontcourt, with unparalleled creative ball-playing ability.
So.
Only by successfully limiting Su Fei can Croatia's attack be limited.
In fact.
Other teams that played against Croatia also knew this. But the difference is that the midfield and backcourt configuration of this Argentina team is incomparable to France and Germany.
Argentina has Mascherano, one of the toughest defensive midfielders in football history, and two experienced central defenders Ayala and Heinze. The defense is extremely stable, and the double backs and other midfielders are also very fast.
In contrast, Germany is a typical team with more offense than defense.
The French team's double defensive midfielders are indeed very strong, but they lack the connection with the back line.
This World Cup.
Apart from Italy, where all players are on the defensive line, only the five-star Brazil's defense line, which has been eliminated, is better than Argentina.
At the same time.
Argentina's active running in the midfield and backcourt, and tacit cooperation, are also one of the reasons why Argentina's defense is very good.
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"This game is the battle for the last ticket to the World Cup final!"
"Both sides played very cautiously!"
"No risky forward runs, no aggressive pressing!"
"Five minutes into the game!"
"No shots have been made yet!"
"Both sides are still testing each other..."
"Young Messi!"
"Get the ball on the right!"
Wang Tao's voice suddenly increased.
Because on the court, wearing the No. 19 jersey, Leo Messi suddenly took over the ball.
Facing Croatian right winger Jurica.
Just a moment of shoulder change, he successfully passed Jurica, crossed the center line, and started dribbling at high speed.
Compared to the outrageous Su Fei.
Maybe.
Leo Messi's data of 8 goals and 3 assists in 25 appearances in various competitions for Barcelona this season seems bleak.
But it is undeniable that
This 19-year-old Argentine teenager has many terrifying talents that ordinary people cannot understand, and an extremely gorgeous youth career.
In the 2002-03 season, the 16-year-old Messi led the Barcelona youth team to win three youth competitions with 38 goals in 31 games, 9 doubles, 4 hat tricks, and 1 big four.
In the 2003-04 season, the 17-year-old Messi played 37 times for various echelons of Barcelona and scored 35 goals, leading the Barcelona U19B team to win the Spanish Second Division championship.
The unbeatable performance of the same age group.
It also made Messi and Barcelona in September 2005.The first team of Barcelona renewed a professional contract until 2014, with a penalty of 150 million euros!
Messi, who obtained Spanish citizenship in the 2005-06 season, was finally no longer restricted by the quota of non-EU players and became Barcelona's main right winger as he wished.
He formed a front trident with Ronaldinho and Eto'o and successfully helped Barcelona to top La Liga!
The title of European Golden Boy is not in vain.
If it were not for the influence of injuries and tactical position, Messi's personal data would not be inferior to any player of the same age.
Well.
This point needs to be put aside by Su Fei.
Su Fei!
He can surpass Messi in the younger generation, but Croatia's defense line is a bit unbearable in front of Messi.
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"Young Messi!!"
"His dribbling speed is too fast!!"
"In the blink of an eye!"
"He came to the baseline!"
"Srna tried to force Messi to the corner..."
"He was passed!"
"Srna was passed by Messi's foot!"
In the stands, Argentine fans cheered.
As early as 2005 when Messi was elected Argentine Footballer of the Year, fans had quietly regarded Messi as the real successor of Maradona!
On the court, Messi's breakthrough tore a big hole in Croatia's right side defense.
Central defender Igor had to go to the side of the penalty area to intercept.
Facing Igor.
Messi slowed down and continued to do bicycle kicks.
The tall Igor was a little tired in the face of Messi's clever fake moves and gradually lost his center of gravity.
It was at this time.
Messi suddenly raised his left foot, faked a pass, and sent the ball into Croatia's penalty area.
There!
Hernan Crespo's figure approached, he had been waiting for Messi's pass.
Seeing the ball approaching.
Crespo took a big step, raised his left foot, and was ready to kick the ball the next moment.
Critical moment!
Marco, who had been following Crespo to defend, took a step ahead of Crespo, fell to the ground and slid, and shoveled the ball out of the baseline.
"Beautiful!!!"
"Marco!"
"Key clearance!"
"Argentina's left corner kick!"
"Huh!"
"It was too dangerous for Croatia just now!"
"Messi's breakthrough and continuous pass in the penalty area after passing the opponent almost became a wonderful assist to break the Croatian goal."
"This 19-year-old Argentine teenager!"
"Will be the biggest defensive threat to Croatia in this game!"
On the court.
Messi, who missed the assist, clenched his fist with regret.
Messi at the age of 19.
Still with the vigor of youth.
He turned his head to look for Su Fei behind him.
Su Fei smiled faintly.
Their eyes met.
Everything seemed to be unspoken.
Have you seen it?
Su!
Just a little bit, just a little bit, I can help the team and blow open your door in advance.
Today.
I will let the world know that on the same court, I will be a more dazzling player than you!
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