Midfielder Ruler

Under the tight surveillance of England players, Tang Zheng relied on his excellent foot skills to find a long-range shot opportunity, and also hit the goal post. This made England coach Southgate very angry. He stood on the sidelines to vent his dissatisfaction through excited body movements. .

He believed that Trippier and Ali allowed Tang Zheng to pass too easily. After all, there were important instructions during the halftime break that once Tang Zheng could not be retained by conventional means, the game must be suspended through a foul.

People and balls must remain the same!

But things have happened, and Tang Zheng failed to score again. After Southgate finished venting his anger, he took Sterling with him and let him convey his tactical ideas.

In the following game time, England players obviously paid more attention to Tang Zheng.

This level of attention is reflected in the fact that Tang Zheng was heavily targeted when he got the ball. Regardless of whether he had the ball at his feet or not, he received close attention from the English players.

However, Tang Zheng has very good skills with his feet and has a broad field of vision. He often thinks about the next step before passing the ball. This means that the English players have to use foul tactics to limit Tang Zheng's offensive organization.

As a result, referee Cakir's whistle sounded frequently.

For this reason, Lingard, Trippier and Maguire each received a yellow card in just five minutes.

British Sky commentator Andy Gray is a little worried: "English players have done a very good job in defense, but Tang's ability is unparalleled. I hope that the next game can increase the defensive success rate after adapting to Tang's rhythm. After all, there is still a game. After more than half an hour, if we get another yellow card, it will be difficult to fight."

"It's really hard to say, my old man." Commentator Martin Taylor laughed: "You and I are very aware of Don's ability, especially Gareth Southgate, but there is no way. Who makes Tang so good? If not through fouls, I think it would be difficult for England to stop the Chinese team's offense..."

At this point, Martin Taylor changed his words: "If Gareth Southgate can be more bold, I think England will expand the score."

"oh?"

Andy Gray turned his head curiously, and Martin Taylor smiled and said: "Don't forget that England's overall strength is stronger than the Chinese team. If they can strengthen their offense, I think it will be difficult for the Chinese team's defense to guard against Harry Kane." Attack group..."

Andy Gray commentates on eight hundred games if not a thousand, so he naturally knows what his partner Martin Taylor means.

However, Southgate does not have extensive coaching experience in major competitions, so he does not know how to choose at critical moments in key games, and his tactics tend to be conservative.

Of course, the glory associated with the World Cup is too important for any coach to take risks.

Being conservative may be controversial, but it can ensure better execution of the tactics deployed during the halftime break.

England head coach Southgate, who was standing on the sidelines directing the game, frowned and stared at the game on the court. He knew why the team was in this situation, but he did not dare to strengthen the offense.

The Chinese team's defense is certainly a weak link, but who can be sure that England, which has strengthened its offense, will succeed in one fell swoop?

What if the Chinese team, which was attacked by a defensive counterattack, seizes the opportunity to score the equalizing goal?

In the World Cup semi-finals, we should be more cautious.

Being conservative will be criticized, but as long as he wins the game, all his decisions in the game are correct.

After thinking about this clearly, Southgate decided to strengthen the defense to ensure the safety of the defense.

As a result, Southgate made the first substitution adjustment of the game.

Dell replaced Lingard and formed a double midfielder with Henderson to strengthen the suppression of the Chinese team's penetration in the middle.

Although Southgate did not strengthen the offense to maintain the defensive pressure on the Chinese team, the effect of his strengthening defensive strategy was very obvious. Tang Zheng, who had been quite active before, gradually returned to calm, and the threat he created was far less than before.

Tang Zheng played very hard. England's 3-5-2 formation already had a numerical advantage in the midfield. With Dier coming on as a substitute, England's midfielder's frontal defensive ability has been qualitatively improved.

It is a bit difficult to make a fuss in the midfield.

However, Tang Zheng was not discouraged. With rich experience in the game, he knew that every game was not that simple. If he wanted to win the game, he had to put more effort into finding loopholes in the opponent's defense.

England is at best a first-rate team in the world, or to be precise, a second-rate team, and its defense cannot be impregnable.

There is still a high chance of equalizing the score.

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Five minutes have passed since Dell came on as a substitute. England's defense is getting better and better, and its offense has gradually improved. Happy Football spokesperson Sterling can often pose a great threat to the Chinese team's defense when he gets the ball.

It may be difficult for Sterling to directly threaten Zeng Cheng to guard the goal, but his ability to create opportunities is very strong.

Harry Kane, who scored six goals in this World Cup, was like a deterrent nuclear weapon in the penalty area, making it difficult for the Chinese team to defend.

Taking advantage of the dead ball opportunity, the live broadcast was directed to Chinese head coach Lippi who was sitting in the stands of the Luzhniki Stadium and Madaloni who was standing in front of the coaching bench.

The meaning of this picture is very obvious. England reversed the situation through substitution adjustments, and the Chinese team, which is in urgent need of goals, should also make substitution adjustments and strengthen its offense.

Because as time becomes less and less, the team's momentum will decline more and more obviously, and it will become very difficult to equalize the score by then.

At the 57th minute of the game, the Chinese team also made the first adjustment of the game. Ye Erfan replaced Wu Sanshi, who had little effect, to increase the offensive vitality in the frontcourt.

CCTV 5 commentator He Wei commented on the Chinese team’s substitution adjustments: “Zhang Yuzhao did not perform to his personal level in the previous games. In such a crucial game, he is very flexible and impactful in his choices. Ye Erfan appears to be more important, and with the addition of Lu Liang and Sun Jingbo, the cross-positioning of the three can disrupt England's seemingly stable three-center-back system."

"When the opportunity comes, captain Tang Zheng will definitely send a fatal pass or directly help the Chinese team equalize the score!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Zheng made a long pass to find Sun Jingbo who was pulled to the right. Sun Jingbo passed the ball directly without stopping. Ye Erfan, who suddenly moved forward from the center, rushed ahead of Stones and completed a diving header.

If it weren't for Pickford's extreme reaction at the goal line, the Chinese team would have been very likely to equalize the score through this seemingly simple offensive organization.

England players high-fived goalkeeper Pickford in celebration, while head coach Southgate stood on the sidelines to vent his dissatisfaction with the team through excited body movements.

This scene was caught by the live broadcast. British Sky commentator Andy Gray frowned and said: "The substitution adjustments of the Chinese team are clearly targeted. Sun, who had previously served as a fake center, was unable to perform due to the limitations of his position. In front of the real center Ye Erfan When he comes on the bench, he can give full play to his speed and technical advantages. Coupled with Lu's ability, Ye Erfan's super ability to grab points in front of the goal can perfectly bring out the Chinese team's offensive advantage on the wing. Fortunately, Jordan Pique Ford responded quickly..."

"Hey, old man, I can only say that England has escaped a disaster. I believe that the Chinese team's next attack will create another threat."

Commentator Martin Taylor said with a smile.

Andy Gray raised his brows and did not answer. Instead, he changed his tone: "I hope England can solve the current defensive problems."

Ye Erfan is very capable of grabbing points in front of the goal. Lu Liang and Sun Jingbo are both wide players who can create opportunities. Coupled with captain Tang Zheng's scheduling, vision and ability to read the game, the Chinese team's offensive system looks like is impeccable.

Lu Liang took an offensive corner kick from the right, and Tang Zheng feinted a shot in front, taking away the defensive attention of Maguire, Harry Kane and Dier. Ye Erfan, who showed excellent competitive form after coming off the bench, scored from the penalty spot. Leap high and head the ball towards the goal.

"Erfan!"

Following the shouts of Central 5 commentator Howie, the England fans in the stands subconsciously made a burst of exclamations: "Oh oh oh~"

The goalkeeper, Pickford, reacted quickly in front of the goal, but was helpless because the angle of Ye Erfan's header was too tricky, but... the angle was too tricky, so much so that it rubbed the outside edge of the left goal and missed the baseline.

Ye Erfan, who appeared on the broadcast screen, was very upset. He pulled his hair with both hands and shouted to the sky in dissatisfaction.

Captain Tang Zheng rubbed Ye Erfan's head affectionately and said with a smile: "Don't be discouraged. Keep up the good work. I believe that you, in excellent condition, can be used as a battering ram to help the team equalize the score or even overtake the score."

Ye Erfan nodded lightly, his cool face filled with confidence again, and he looked up at Tang Zheng: "Then I will wait for your wonderful pass."

"No problem, as long as... your position is good enough, the pass will definitely find you."

Tang Zheng patted Ye Erfan on the shoulder while running back.

Central 5 commentator He Wei became more emotional after two consecutive threatening shots by Ye Erfan: "Ye Erfan's appearance as a substitute had an immediate effect, but it was just a little bit unlucky. I believe our team I will score a goal in the next attack!"

"I agree with He Wei's point of view. The two shots of young player Ye Erfan were very close to the goal, and the process of the two attacks was very simple. Tang Zheng transferred to Sun Jingbo, and then used Sun Jingbo's breakthrough ability and cross His ball ability creates opportunities, and if it weren’t for bad luck, the score would have been equalized now!”

Commentator Xu Yang added: "There is still plenty of game time. I hope our boys can seize the opportunities they should seize!"

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"Ouch, ouch, ouch—"

The Chinese fans at the Luzhniki Stadium became more and more excited after Yerfan's two consecutive shots, and the cheers they created gradually suppressed the English fans.

Ye Erfan's activeness also reduces the offensive pressure on other teammates, indirectly creating opportunities for the Chinese team.

Lu Liang and Sun Jingbo tested Pickford with their long-range shots during the breakthrough process. Tang Zheng also showed off his superb footwork in the free kick opportunities created by his teammates. It was a pity that all the shots were missed by Pickford. Shut out.

"Jordan Pickford——"

During this period, the most mentioned name by the commentator in the on-site commentary box was Pickford.

Lu Liang, Ye Erfan and Sun Jingbo frequently created opportunities, and Tang Zheng gradually felt less pressure.

England coach Southgate saw it, but he had no other solution.

Lu Liang and Sun Jingbo have outstanding personal abilities. In addition to Ye Erfan's strong ability to grab points, he is also very good at ball-playing. He can be used as a fulcrum to connect the midfield and frontcourt attacks. In many cases, Tang Zheng is not required to participate in the offensive organization.

But Tang Zheng, as the number one football player in the world today, cannot let down his guard.

As a result, England's defense frequently sounded the alarm.

The Chinese fans in the stands made waves of loud cheers, and the Chinese players on the court played better and better.

Especially captain Tang Zheng, whose vision and superb footwork can accurately hand the football to the two wide spaces in a relatively loose environment.

In the process of switching from offense to defense, he can also use his extraordinary ability to read the game to interrupt England's rapid counterattack, changing from offense to defense to defense to offense.

At the 65th minute of the game, Southgate decided to strengthen the attack through substitution adjustments. Rashford was already standing on the sidelines preparing to come on as a substitute. However, the Chinese team was organizing an attack and Rashford could only move around. The body side awaits the dead ball.

The football soon returned to Tang Zheng's feet. Harry Kane and Sterling pounced on each other. Tang Zheng, who was retreating to organize the attack, suddenly passed the ball to the left flank while facing the attacking right rib.

Luliang moved inside to take away Trippier's defensive attention. Jiang Zhipeng, who had rarely participated in offensive organization before, moved forward to where Trippier should be.

Kyle Walker was quick to chase back, but Jiang Zhipeng did not delay the opportunity and directly used his left foot to pass the football to Trippier, who was ready to help defend the weak side.

"Lu Liang!"

Following a shout from Central 5 commentator He Wei, Lu Liang passed the ball to the right side of the penalty area without stopping with his left foot.

Irfan attracted the attention of Stones and Maguire in the penalty area. He jumped high and tricked Stones and Maguire into jumping with them. As a result, they... found that no one had hit the football. Football Flying towards the back of the goal.

Goalkeeper Pickford glanced out of the corner of his eye and panicked.

"Oh oh oh——"

At the same time, the England fans in the stands screamed with their hearts in their throats.

"Danger!"

British Sky commentator Andy Gray's pupils shrank suddenly. He saw Ashley Young being squeezed behind Sun Jingbo.

Facing the falling football, the running Sun Jingbo raised his right foot on the right side of the small penalty area with the arch of his foot at one end.

Goalkeeper Pickford opened his arms and tried to block Sun Jingbo's shot by expanding the defensive area.

But Sun Jingbo used his footwork very well and his position was very accurate. The football flew towards the upper right corner of the goal, while Pickford blocked it from the near corner and the lower plate...

The football hit the upper right corner of the goal. Central 5 commentator He Wei stood up suddenly with his hands on the commentary box: "Ouch~ the ball is in! The ball is in!"

"Sun Jingbo, who was hiding in the back post, scored a goal and helped the Chinese team equalize the score in the 66th minute! 1:1!!"

"Hey~" British Sky commentator Andy Gray sighed: "This is the consequence of neglecting Tang. His vision and precise passing are the essence of the Chinese team's equalizing goal."

"Ouch, ouch, ouch—"

The Chinese fans in the stands went completely crazy and unleashed all their passion.