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The Croatian fans burst into cheers like a tsunami and swept the entire stadium.

They shouted wildly.

The whole person shouted until his cheeks were red and his throat was hoarse, but there was still no sign of stopping.

For 18 minutes, they were suppressed, but they seized the key counterattack opportunity and scored this goal.

With this goal, Croatia will gain a huge advantage.

This can boost their morale and make their mentality relatively relaxed.

"Beautiful! Beautiful! What a fucking beautiful job!"

Bilic was on the sidelines, shaking his arms crazily and celebrating passionately.

What a crucial goal this is!

Before this goal, they were suppressed so much that they didn't even think they could score a second before Suker broke into the penalty area.

But the goal came out of nowhere.

In this attack, Suker's performance was certainly wonderful, but Mandzukic's stoppage was the key.

This wonderful stop scored a key goal for Croatia.

Amid roaring cheers from the audience, the Croatian players retreated.

Suk even hooked Mandzukic's neck and kept rubbing the guy's head.

"But, Mario's stop was covered, right?"

On the bench, Duimovic touched his chin and said: "This guy has never been able to play this kind of ball before."

Mandzukic and Suker also had similar cooperation during training.

But Mandzukic always stops the ball with his first kick, and passes or makes the ball with his second kick.

Instead of kicking Su Ke directly like this time.

Therefore, Duimovich had reason to suspect that this was a fool's errand.

However, just be blind!

Luck is also part of strength!

This shows that Lady Luck is on their side!

"Come on guys!"

Duimovic shouted loudly from the audience.

At this moment, all the Croatian players became hot inside.

It was also at this moment that they clearly felt the weight of reaching the World Cup semi-finals and tying the best result in history.

"It's a good thing to score goals, but we still can't relax." Van Steyak looked towards the German half.

Previously, in the 18th minute, the German team maintained a high-intensity offensive rhythm and continuously pressed Croatia's penalty area.

Although he hoped that after Suker retreated, he could ensure the rhythm and advantage of the midfield, but Germany also made corresponding changes.

They kept raising the ball high, hoisting the ball into the penalty area, and setting up a contact point on the outside. The two full-backs positioned themselves forward to help the German team continue to ensure the possession of the ball.

Croatia's offense does have some luck.

Otherwise, the German team can continue to suppress.

Compared to two years ago, this German team has completely changed.

Their playing style has become more free and unrestrained. Under the rigorous thinking of the Germans, more technical flows and forward tactics have been added.

For Croatia, their next task is to ensure this advantage in the first half.

Although, this is indeed a difficult thing.

But it must be so.

Van Stryak also had no intention of making substitutions in the first half.

In the arena, the game restarts.

After the German team kicked off, they still played steadily, continuing their previous offensive routine and constantly threatening Croatia's goal.

In the VIP room, Mourinho breathed out: "Although Croatia has scored goals and advantages, the situation is more inclined to the German team."

"Planic and Cholluka still can't limit the two wingers of the German team!" Mendes said.

Mourinho: "You can't say that. They have done well enough, but they lack some coordination in linkage, or the command is not in place. This is the value of Srna. He is not just a full-back." Simple, he can also direct his teammates’ defense!”

"When I was at Inter Milan, many people thought that Maicon was the template for a full-back, but I trusted Srna more because he is a player who can build a defensive system. He is always very calm and can help his teammates. Bring the correct command and solve the opponent’s attacks again and again!”

"Croatia had faced Argentina and Portugal before, and Srna had an outstanding performance in limiting the wing by one man, but the fans didn't know that Croatia's defense was based on Srna's command."

Mendes: "Is this why you want to bring Srna to Real Madrid?"

Mourinho nodded; "In terms of building the defense, I really need him!"

Mendes turned to look at the court.

"Do you prefer the German team?"

Mourinho smiled; "Based on data and tactical considerations, I should really want to, but..."

Mourinho paused: "Croatia has a super player."

"Suke?"

Mendes subconsciously called out Su Ke's name, and then regretted: "It would be better if I discovered Su Ke first."

Failure to sign Suker is a huge loss for any agent of Suker.

At the same time, he also benefited from that guy Zolanci in vain.

In Mendes' view, Zoranci is a second-generation agent who relies on his father's connections.

Although this guy is currently expanding his business scope, he will not admit how good Zolanci is.

Mendes did not know that in a few rooms away, Zoranci and Real Madrid chairman Florentino also came to South Africa to watch the game.

"Suk's performance is really outstanding!"

Florentino sighed.

Suker is definitely the most correct transfer operation made by Florentino so far.

Even with a huge investment, the returns are huge.

Last season, Suker won the La Liga Golden Boot, the La Liga Championship and the Copa del Rey, as well as the Champions League Golden Boot.

In this World Cup, Suker is currently leading the scorer list with seven goals in five games.

The record for most goals in a single World Cup was set by French striker Fontaine in 1958, with 13 goals in six games.

At this level, the gap between Suk and Su Ke is still huge.

But this is also a difference in environment.

The football matches of 1958 were known as the "Star Era". In that embryonic period when football tactics had just emerged, the role of stars was infinitely greater.

The scoring efficiency has also been infinitely improved.

If Fontaine were put under the current tactics of joint defense, chain defense, high-position pressing, etc., he might not be able to score a few goals in six games.

Because of this, Suker's seven goals in five games have become valuable.

Moreover, these results were obtained in tough battles, with almost no water.

The game entered the 31st minute, and the German team's counterattack became more fierce.

Croatia also relied on the opportunity to counterattack and made several threatening attacks, but they were also blocked by the German team's defense.

Although they were lagging behind, the German team played unhurriedly, and as time passed, their condition became more and more outstanding.

boom! !

Lahm took a long shot and the ball flew towards the upper right corner of the Croatian goal.

This long shot was so sudden that many Croatian players did not react.

But at this moment, a pair of big hands suddenly appeared in the path of the ball.

Croatian goalkeeper Pletikosa took off with all his strength, and barely managed to get the ball out of the baseline.

"Awesome!"

"Fuck! Door God!"

"Can you beat this?"

"What the hell?"

Croatian and German players were shocked.

The angle of Ram's long shot was tricky enough and sudden, but Pletikosa still responded.

The golden age of a goalkeeper is different from other positions.

Since it requires the accumulation of experience, the 27-33 years old is called the golden stage of goalkeepers.

Now, Pletikosa is 31 years old and just in his prime.

His performance in this World Cup is also very stable, and he made wonderful saves one after another in this game, which is excellent.

After landing, Pletikosa slapped his gloves hard and shouted: "Cheer up, we can't let Ram take an easy long shot from the outside!"

The Croatian players nodded immediately.

Ram's long-range shot is still full of threats.

This time, Pletikosa reacted, but not necessarily next time.

This kind of thing needs to be paid attention to at all times and nipped in the bud.

Another corner kick from the German team.

The Croatian players dropped back to mark again.

"Keep an eye on every one of them!"

Suker stood next to Mertesacker and opened his hands to hug him to prevent this guy from running around.

Mertesacker's height of 198 centimeters is more than a head taller than Suker. This guy is a traditional German defender, with full strength and poor flexibility, but in this angle tactics, he can play a key role.

Another hundred years, Simunic is also staring at Klose.

These two are the two most threatening headers for the German team.

"It's the German team's corner kick again. This is their fifth corner kick in this game. The German team is more inclined to fight at high altitude in this game. After combining with their ground penetration, the tactic of breaking into the penalty area with high balls makes Croatia It’s a bit overwhelming!”

Every header from the German team will put a lot of pressure on Croatia.

Just like this time, when Ozil took the corner kick, Klose began to run quickly towards the front point, and Simunic and Kovac immediately followed up to restrict it.

At the same time, Suker and Mertesacker were also wrestling in the penalty area.

Su Ke still has some defensive skills. He doesn't look at the ball, but just stares at people.

The arms that were originally held in a false position, tightly circled Mertesacker at the moment of the penalty kick, and then, as if wrestling, he held the opponent tightly and prevented the opponent from moving.

Mertesacker was helpless in the face of such an action.

But at this moment, Bastian Schweinsteiger suddenly came forward from behind.

Suk was shocked when he saw this scene.

I saw Bastian Schweinsteiger moving to Klose's original position and taking off to head the ball.

The ball fell toward the back point, and Pletikosa rushed over and made a tackle. His toes touched the ball.

The ball hit the back post and bounced out.

But it just flew in front of Podolski.

"Ciorluca!"

Suk turned around and yelled.

Joel Luka also followed up hard and stretched out his foot to block Podolski's shot.

At this time, Podolski dunked the ball to his right foot, got out of the shooting gap, and hit the goal directly from close range.

There is no such thing as perspective, great efforts can produce miracles.

At this time, the Croatian defense, including the goalkeeper, was in chaos.

They could only watch the ball enter the goal.

Uh-huh!

The ball lifted the white net.

In the 36th minute, the German team finally scored on their fifth corner kick and also equalized the score.

"Beautiful!! Lukas Podolski, he accurately grasped the opportunity and scored a key goal. He helped the German team equalize the score!"

"On the fifth corner kick, we finally got the goal, which was great!"

the German commentator shouted at the top of his lungs.

With this goal, the German team equalized the score.

Their previous offensive suppression finally showed its value and ushered in this goal.

In the Croatian commentary box, Krausiewicz shook his head and sighed: "We put too much energy on Mertesacker and Klose, which resulted in no one paying attention to Schweinsteiger's position and his header. It disrupted our defense and contributed to Podolski’s goal!”

“The German team’s high-altitude ball tactics still resulted in a goal!”

During the game, Podolski ran around celebrating.

The German players also chased each other and celebrated non-stop.

Suk squatted on the ground and took a few breaths.

“It’s so fucking hard to kick!”

The Germans play too rigorously and it's just too difficult to make mistakes from these guys.

Even though they kept pressing high, the German players were always able to make the most appropriate choice.

When it was time for Bigfoot to destroy, they were unequivocal and did not hesitate at all.

This is a kind of rigor and discipline that is engraved in the bones, and these are vividly reflected in this game.

As for losing the ball, it was also very helpless.

The German team won consecutive corner kicks and continued to lob the ball into the penalty area to hit the Croatian goal.

Croatia was unable to limit this tactic and had no choice but to concede the ball in the end.

"We must increase our high-altitude combat capabilities, let Deppich come on!"

Bilic said nervously.

Depic is another high school defender from Croatia. With a height of 192 centimeters, he can greatly increase his strength in aerial battles.

"It's useless!" Van Stryak frowned; "Two bulky high school defenders give Podolski and Muller a chance to break through. If Kovac is lost as a barrier to the attack, the German team will Unscrupulously taking a ground-forward route into the penalty area!"

"Loew just wants us to make substitutions like this, and then they will hit the ground immediately!"

Van Steyak turned his head and looked over and found Loew standing on the sidelines, rubbing something with his right index finger and thumb.

"What should we do?" Bilic asked.

Van Steyak pursed his lips and said in a deep voice: "Let the players hold on, there are still ten minutes before the end of the first half. In these ten minutes, they have to attack more intensely, not to mention steals or interceptions, but The German team’s crosses must be contained!”

Bilic nodded; "I understand!"

After that, he walked to the sidelines and shouted loudly.

During the game, the Croatian players received the signal and immediately changed their tactics.

If you are passively beaten, just get beaten!

Vansteyak turned his head to look over again, his eyes slowly becoming fearful.

I thought I could control the midfield by relying on Suker to play as an attacking midfielder, but I didn't expect that Germany could easily resolve their tactics with only high-altitude balls.

Miscalculation!

This was the first time Van Steyak was tactically outgunned.

This is also the reason why Croatia played so passively in the first half.

Fortunately, they scored a goal and the situation became relatively stable.

At present, they just need the situation and drag the game into the halftime break, waiting for adjustments in the second half.

"Hang on!"

Vansteyak clenched his fist hard.

In the game, after Croatia kicked off, the German team used a high press to get the ball.

Perhaps feeling pressure, Croatia's passing became less consistent.

But Croatia doesn't need the ball either.

After all, they need to defend in the coming time.

"Run! Run!"

Suk kept running and at the same time reminded his teammates to run.

The whole Croatia started sprinting. As soon as the German players received the ball, the Croatian players would immediately get into position.

Their active running made it difficult for the German team to find openings. They could only keep passing the ball and looking for openings.

Croatia, on the other hand, did not stop and continued to impose restrictions.

"This is right!"

In the VIP room, Mourinho nodded.

Finally, it looks a bit like an Eastern European team.

Don't run!

Why keep so much physical energy?

The characteristics of Eastern European teams are aggressiveness and tenacity. Once bitten by them, they will be like a pack of hungry wolves that will not let go.

Keep following up!

Keep running!

Consume the other party bit by bit, shake the other party's confidence bit by bit, until the last breath of the other party is contained.

boom!

At this moment, a sudden change occurred on the field.

When Ozil was about to turn around, Suker suddenly appeared from the side and knocked Ozil directly. He immediately controlled the ball and pushed it forward to Mandzukic,

But when he wanted to follow up, he was tripped by someone.

Ozil actually hooked himself with his ankle to prevent himself from running away.

Suk fell forward, but his feet kicked violently.

‘I’ll give you a kick! ’

The sudden change made Mourinho open his eyes wide.

Shouldn't it take time to stop the other person's breathing?

Why do you poke people's lung tubes?

During the frontcourt counterattack, Mandzukic passed the ball to Olic.

Olic rushed forward, and just when he was about to catch up with the ball, a figure rushed over and shoveled the ball away.

"Where did the defender come from?" Mandzukic shouted subconsciously.

Soon, he discovered where the defender was!

This is obviously goalkeeper Neuer.

damn it!

This guy ran out of the penalty area and made a tackle!

After Neuer completed the tackle, he quickly got up, chased the ball again, and then kicked the ball directly out of the field with his big foot, and then began to retreat quickly.

Origi fell to the ground and shook his head helplessly.

He forgot!

As a teammate of the club's goalkeeper, this guy's range of control is astonishing.

‘Gatekeeper’ Neuer is showing his talents for the first time!

"Neuer!! With wonderful decisions and brave tackles, he helped the German team solve a dangerous attack! Facing Croatia's counterattack, he nipped the danger in the bud! What a great job!"