On June 14, 2018, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, the 2018 World Cup in Russia officially started.
After the song and dance performance, the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia begins!
In the 90 minutes of the game, Russia attacked wildly, leaving the Asian giants unable to fight back. The final score of 5-0 also gave this World Cup a hot start.
In the next group match, Portugal drew with Spain 3-3. Cristiano Ronaldo's hat trick once again shocked the world, and his deadlock penalty at the last minute won applause from the fans.
Belgium, the most valuable team among the 32 teams, defeated Panama 3-0. They used their strength to prove that they are worthy of being one of the biggest favorites in this cup.
The Japanese team defeated Colombia 2-1. After Saudi Arabia and South Korea lost all games, the Japanese team finally won its first victory in Asia.
Time passed and came to June 17, and the first game of the Chinese team finally arrived.
In the Volgograd Stadium, the Chinese team ushered in their first group stage opponent of this World Cup-Croatia.
Today there are many strong players in the Croatian team: super striker Mandzukic on the front line, top midfield stars Modric, Rakitic, and Perisic. In addition to these stars, Rebic, Brozovic and other stars also All are world class.
Yun Sheng is very aware of their strength. This is a super strong team that relies on its overall strength to become the favorite to win the championship. It is no exaggeration to say that Yun Sheng even thinks that they are the strongest opponent in the group stage!
Faced with such a strong enemy, Yunsheng did not hesitate to dispatch all the main players.
The Huaguo team’s formation is 4-3-2-1, which is Yun Sheng’s favorite formation. Many players have also played under Yun Sheng and are very familiar with this formation: goalkeeper Yan Junling, four defenders Yu Hai , Zhang Linpeng, Zheng Zhi, Zhang Chengdong, midfielders Huang Bowen, Wang Chuhe and Chen Tao, the two shadow forwards are Wu Lei and Dong Fangzhuo, and center Zhang Yuning.
Yunsheng's selection of players in this game was very unique. He tried his best to choose players he was more familiar with. Among the 11 starting players, except Huang Bowen, the other 10 players have played under him. After all, it is the first game of the World Cup, and Yunsheng still hopes to use players he knows better.
In this game, the Chinese team kicked off first, and Yunsheng's opening tactics reappeared in the World Cup!
"Wang Chuhe and Chen Tao controlled the ball in the midfield, and the three forwards of the Chinese team quickly pressed forward!"
"Chen Tao suddenly stepped forward! He took away two Croatian midfielders!"
"Wang Chuhe didn't pass the ball to him, he made a long pass to Wu Lei!"
"Mr. Golden Ball Wu Lei received the ball steadily! He moved the ball laterally! Suddenly he penetrated into the penalty area! This is a good opportunity!"
"Cross to the back! Dong Fangzhuo volleyed and shot! The ball went in!!!"
"Less than two minutes after the game started, the Chinese team broke the deadlock!"
"1-0! The Chinese team is in great shape today and their morale is high!"
In the live broadcast room, Li Feixiang shouted excitedly, and the commentator Shao Jiayi beside him also applauded with excitement.
The Chinese fans in the stands cheered louder and louder, and the five-star red flag flew in the wind!
On the court, teammates surrounded Dong Fangzhuo, hugging and shouting excitedly. Dong Fangzhuo hugged Wu Lei tightly, who was passing the ball to him, and his face was full of joy.
Although the players on the field have scored many goals in Europe, they are still extremely excited to score goals in the World Cup wearing the Chinese national team jersey.
Shortly after the Chinese team scored, Croatia equalized the score.
This was a cooperation from the wing. Perisic took advantage of Zhang Chengdong's assist, inserted into the right wing of the Chinese team, and made a precise pass to Mandzukic!
Overwhelm Feng Xiaoting! Header! The ball went in!
1 to 1! Croatia equalized the score!
Looking at the Croatian players celebrating excitedly on the court, Yun Sheng on the sidelines shook his head helplessly.
Feng Xiaoting is not to blame for conceding the ball just now, Mandzukic's header ability is too strong. Judging from the current world football, Mandzukic is definitely one of the top five world-class centers.
At 20 minutes into the game, the two teams were tied 1-1.
In the following period, both sides invariably compressed their defense and competed in the midfield.
In the 41st minute of the game, Croatia had another good opportunity.
At the top of the Chinese team's penalty area, Modric suddenly shot a cold arrow and the ball went straight into the dead center of the goal!
2 to 1! Croatia overtook the score!
Yan Junling had just done his best, but Modric's shot was too tricky, going straight into the lower right corner of the goal, and Yan Junling had nothing to do.
Not long after the Chinese team lost the ball, another problem appeared on their front line.
In a breakthrough, Wu Lei was brought down by Rakitic in front of the penalty area. The referee's whistle sounded and the Chinese team was given a free kick.
However, Wu Lei fell to the ground injured and did not get up for a long time.
Yun Sheng is anxious!
Just in the first game of the group stage, a general was injured?
How can this be done!
Wu Lei was carried off the field and carefully examined by the team doctor.
"Coach Yun Sheng, Wu Lei only has a slight sprain. It will heal in three to five days. There will be no problems."
Yun Sheng breathed a sigh of relief.
But despite this, Yun Sheng did not dare to take it lightly.
At this time, the first half of the game was over. Yun Sheng told Gao Lin on the bench: "Warm up well and prepare to play in the second half."
Back in the locker room, Yun Sheng didn't say much about tactics. The Chinese team performed well in the first half and there were no flaws.
"This opponent is more powerful than we imagined. I told you before the game that they are strong contenders for the championship in my heart. Now you can feel it. In the second half, our offensive efficiency will be improved and we will try to equalize as soon as possible. Xiaodong Xiao Zhang, you have to seize the opportunity."
In the second half, the two teams once again reached a deadlock in the midfield.
But soon, the Chinese team got a good opportunity.
Gao Lin got the ball at the shadow forward position. He knocked it to Zhang Yuning in the middle, and then quickly moved forward!
Dong Fangzhuo had already appeared on the right side of the penalty area. Zhang Yuning took the ball with his back, displaying the characteristics of a British center trained in England, steadily controlling the ball, and then hitting it horizontally with precision!
Dong Fangzhuo dribbled the ball into the penalty area! Croatia's defense is in chaos!
Zhang Yuning, who had just passed the ball, suddenly moved forward. As the center forward of the Chinese team and an important goal scoring point, he poses a great threat!
Midfielder Chen Tao also followed closely behind. His speed, flexibility and goal-scoring ability are the best in Europe. The Croatian defense is even more nervous!
However, as both a Premier League player and Dong Fangzhuo knew the speed and characteristics of several teammates from the Premier League, he chose to pick the pass!
The ball goes straight to the back of the penalty area! Zhang Yuning and Chen Tao attracted the defensive attention, and then Gao Lin scored with a header!
The ball went in! ! !
2 to 2! The Chinese team tenaciously equalized the score!
Gao Lin, who scored the goal, ran towards Dong Fangzhuo crazily, surrounded by Zhang Yuning, Chen Tao, Wang Chuhe and Huang Bowen!
These midfielders and frontcourt players from England cooperated with each other very well and completely penetrated Croatia's defense!
