"Hello, dear Chinese fans, welcome to Sports 5. I am your old friend Li Feixiang."
"Hello everyone, I am Sun Jihai."
"Today is Saturday, January 31, the day of the Asian Cup final. Tonight, the Chinese team will face their last opponent in this Asian Cup - the Japanese team! As long as they win one more game, they will create history, Become the Asian Champion!"
Looking at the players warming up on the court, Li Feixiang's heart surged: "Recalling the 2004 Asian Cup, it seems like it was yesterday. Eleven years ago, we also made it all the way to the final, and we also faced the Japanese team, but It’s a pity that we lost.”
Sun Jihai next to him shook his head: "We didn't lose, we just lost."
Li Feixiang was stunned for a moment, and Sun Jihai explained: "Losing is the result, not losing is the process. In that game, we were evenly matched with the Japanese team, and the score was 50:50, but because of a handball goal by the Japanese team Nakata Koji, we Unexpectedly falling behind. Even so, we attacked very hard and were only one step away from equalizing. But the Japanese team fouled again and avoided the penalty, and Keiji Tamada scored the third goal."
Li Feixiang nodded: "That's right. Before the third goal, I remember you were dribbling the ball at the edge of the Japanese team's penalty area and were about to enter the penalty area. As a result, you were fouled and brought down by a Japanese team player. But the referee did not If there is any indication, the Japanese team will take the opportunity to make a sneak attack."
Sun Jihai frowned, still unwilling: "If that foul could be punished correctly, the Chinese team would not have to wait so long for the Asian Cup championship. But now, we are only 90 minutes away from the Asian Cup championship. !”
Li Feixiang also nodded: "Yes, I am also full of confidence in this game! The Chinese team has performed at a world-class level in this tournament. We can easily defeat Australia and South Korea, and we can also win against Japan today." Team!"
In the live broadcast room, the two of them were reminiscing about eleven years ago and looking forward to the upcoming championship. At this time, in the locker room, the players were making final preparations and were about to play.
Yun Sheng looked at the players. After a moment, he smiled slightly: "I just looked at each of you, and you were all trembling slightly. I thought you were scared at first, but it can be seen from your faces. This is exciting! How can our disciples be afraid of little Japan?!"
"Oh oh oh!" the players shouted excitedly, rolling up their arms and sleeves as if they were going out to fight.
Yun Sheng pressed his hands down and signaled everyone to calm down: "You are far stronger than the Japanese team. I know very well that I am not worried about your competitiveness in this game. However, we have encountered some troubles in the previous two games. It's an unfair penalty. I don't want to maliciously speculate on the referee's behavior. I just think we have some bad luck."
"I have only one request for you in this game, which is to control your emotions and avoid unnecessary cheating. You must know that more than half of the AFC's sponsors are from Japan, and the AFC will definitely consider them. Emotions, we will encounter more difficulties in this game!”
"Boys, there are still 90 minutes left and our Asian Cup journey is over! I hope that after 90 minutes, we can let the five-star red flag fly on the court and let the Chinese fans celebrate and be happy for us!"
The Chinese players were so excited that they rushed to the court with high morale!
The final battle has begun!
"With the referee's whistle, the game begins!"
"Today is the final battle of this Asian Cup. The Chinese team plays against the Japanese team. Both teams are the top teams in Asia. Especially in the past ten years or so, both teams have made rapid progress. Currently, both teams are Most of the players in the starting lineup are playing in Europe."
"Keisuke Honda and Shinji Kagawa of the Japanese team are the core of the Japanese team's midfield. They play for AC Milan and Manchester United respectively. They form the frontcourt dual-core of the Japanese team. Shinji Okazaki, Takashi Ini, and Hasebe Makoto, Sakai Gautori and other players all play in the Bundesliga, and they are very familiar with each other. Left back Nagatomo Yuto is Inter Milan's main left back, and his strength cannot be underestimated. The overall strength of this Japanese team is very strong. "
"Keisuke Honda escaped Wang Chuhe's press! Crossed the ball to Shinji Kagawa!"
"Shinji Kagawa dribbled the ball forward suddenly! Huang Bowen followed him closely!"
"Straight into the penalty area! Okazaki Shinji forced his kick!"
"Wang Dalei blocked the ball with his foot! The Juventus goalkeeper has done a great job!"
"This time the Japanese team started a wing attack mode from the left!"
"The pass between Yasuhito Endo and Keisuke Honda! Keisuke Honda suddenly passed forward!"
"Nagatomo Yudu suddenly stepped forward! He caught the ball! Zhang Chengdong and Nagatomo Yudu fought together!"
"Nagatomo Yuto forced a long shot! The ball missed the goal!"
Just ten minutes into the game, the Japanese team organized two very threatening attacks in a row.
Many of the players on the field play for the same club and are very familiar with each other.
For example, Nagatomo Yuto and Zhang Chengdong, who just faced off on the wing, are Inter Milan's left and right full-backs respectively. They cooperate very well at Inter Milan. Both of them are also very hard-working players with excellent offensive and defensive skills. The two faced off on the wing today, and sparks were flying from the beginning.
There are also Chinese captain Zheng Zhi and Japanese core Keisuke Honda. The two are AC Milan players. They often cooperate in the midfield at the club. However, today Zheng Zhi withdrew to the central defender position. He is mainly responsible for marking Keisuke Honda. The confrontation between Milan teammates was fierce.
In the frontcourt, Dong Fangzhuo and Shinji Kagawa are teammates at Manchester United. The two are offensive partners at Manchester United, but today they play separately and both appear in the shadow forward position.
With top-notch skills and familiarity with their opponents, the Japanese team in this game is definitely the strongest opponent of the Chinese team in this Asian Cup!
Seeing the Japanese team's cooperation in the midfield and frontcourt, Yun Sheng on the sidelines felt a little anxious.
Now the Japanese team not only has the technical skills of Brazil, but also has the unique discipline of German football because of many Bundesliga players.
With skills and discipline, this Japanese team is simply too strong!
In the first 20 minutes or so, the Japanese team controlled the midfield advantage. Even though the Chinese team had the Arsenal Three Musketeers, it was still difficult for them to regain midfield control from the Japanese team.
In the 26th minute of the game, the Japanese team played a wonderful attack.
Huang Bowen controlled the ball in the midfield. He suddenly moved forward, trying to increase the number of attackers in the midfield.
Pass the ball to Dong Fangzhuo! Dong Fangzhuo quickly moved to respond!
But at this moment, Shinji Kagawa suddenly appeared on the passing line!
The Japanese team stole the ball! The Huaguo team’s backcourt is empty! It's dangerous!
