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The quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup are all over.

All the top eight teams were also born.

There is no need to draw lots for the quarter-finals of the World Cup. From the beginning of the grouping, the upper and lower halves have already been divided.

The top eight matchups are:

The first game: France VS Germany at 4 pm local time on July 4th.

The second game: At 8 pm local time on July 4th, the host Brazil plays Colombia.

The third game: Argentina VS Belgium at 4 p.m. local time on July 5.

The fourth game: Netherlands VS Italy at 8 pm local time on July 5.

Except for Belgium and Colombia.

The other teams are all powerful teams that have won the World Cup.

However, even if Belgium and Colombia have never won the World Cup in history, the strength of their lineups cannot be underestimated.

Needless to say, Belgium has a lineup known as Belgium's golden generation.

Hazard, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Fellaini

These are players who play for the top teams in the five major leagues.

In terms of pure value, Belgium ranks third in total value among the top eight, second only to France and Germany.

And Colombia should not be underestimated either.

Falcao is getting stronger with age.

James Rodriguez, a young player who emerged in this World Cup, is in surprisingly good condition. So far, James Rodriguez has scored 5 goals in this World Cup, second only to the number of goals scored. Li Mo.

It can be said.

Every match in the quarter-finals is quite exciting.

At this stage of the World Cup, it’s time to watch every game.

The game was played in Brazil.

The first game of the two game days of the quarter-finals will be played at 0:00 a.m. Dragon Country time, and the second game will be at 4 o'clock in the morning.

This time is quite unfriendly to Dragon Kingdom fans.

However, the news about the World Cup is still quite hot.

Even excluding the fact that Li Mo is of Chinese descent.

Just Li Mo will face Robin van Persie again in the quarter-finals. If they can win the Netherlands, Italy will face Argentina in the semi-finals.

A head-on battle between top stars like Li Mo VS Messi.

It is also the news that the media is talking about.

[Eight goals in four World Cup games! The most terrifying shooter in the history of the World Cup is about to be born! 】

[With the ball in four games, Li Mo carried Italy towards the championship! 】

[Does the Dragon Country Football Association regret it? The most terrifying shooter in the World Cup was once close to the Dragon Kingdom national team! 】

[The world’s number one star! Li Mo shines in the World Cup! 】

In Dragon Country, the media always mention Li Mo when reporting on the World Cup.

Everyone's tone is somewhat "with honor"

As national TV host Bai Yansong said: In the World Cup in Brazil, except for the national team of Dragon Country, everything in Dragon Country has gone.

Fans, sponsors, engineering teams, broadcast agencies, media agencies.

These days, anyway, Li Mo can see Dragon Kingdom elements everywhere in Brazil.

Many people still find it strange: the National Team of the Dragon Country has not come to Brazil, so why are the people of the Dragon Country so excited?

Van Gaal certainly has no such worries.

As head coach of the Dutch team.

The only thing that gave him trouble was the Italian team.

To be precise, it was Li Mo.

Of course, Van Gaal is aware of Li Mo's current reputation, and also knows that Li Mo scores a lot of goals in the Premier League - you know, he will probably have to struggle with how to deal with Li Mo next season.

Because he has already reached an agreement with Manchester United.

After the World Cup, he will become the coach of Manchester United, the Premier League's largest club.

Until then.

If Li Mo had not left Arsenal.

Van Gaal will have a headache on how to deal with Li Mo - just like now.

The World Cup schedule is too tight.

Van Gaal actually didn't have time to conduct a complete study of Li Mo.

He just watched some videos of Li Mo.

However, he didn't understand Li Mo.

It doesn't mean that none of his players understand.

Van Gaal found Van Persie.

after all.

When Li Mo went to Arsenal, he was ridiculed as "Van Persie's successor".

At the beginning, the media gave Li Moan the title of "Van Persie's successor", which was to mock Arsenal's shabby status and Li Mo's unknown name.

but now.

If any media is not discerning, they will mention something like "Van Persie's successor".

That's mocking Van Persie.

However, as a top forward who has played against Li Mo in the Premier League for two seasons.

Of course Van Persie has a certain understanding of Li Mo.

Facing Van Gaal's question, he was silent for a while and then said: "He may be the most comprehensive center forward in history. He has almost no shortcomings."

Hearing this, Van Gaal had a surprised look on his face.

He knows very well what kind of person Van Persie is.

A person as proud as Robin Van Persie can say such a thing.

Then this Li Mo.

How powerful does it have to be?

"Robin, how do you think we need to deal with him? I want to hear your thoughts." Van Gaal asked.

Van Persie was also a little surprised.

Van Gaal is a very stubborn guy, a typical Leo, very stubborn.

Now he actually wants to listen to his own opinion?

Van Persie thought for a while and said: "I think instead of focusing on how to defend Li Mo, it is better to think about how to attack."

"You mean, we take the initiative to attack?"

Van Gaal frowned.

"That's right! Our offensive line is strong enough and I think this is our best chance to win."

really.

The Dutch team has a very good attacking lineup.

in this World Cup.

The Dutch team mainly builds a team system with three central defenders.

When facing a strong team, they sent out a 532 formation with five defenders and three midfielders, leaving two forwards Robben and Van Persie in the frontcourt.

When there is an opportunity to attack.

Sneijder will be involved in the attack.

With the cooperation of Sneijder, Robben and Van Persie, the Dutch team's counterattack was impressive.

And the Dutch team also has some good substitute players.

For example, Huntelaar, Memphis Depay and others.

And when facing some weak teams, the Dutch team needs to press forward and attack.

The Dutch team's formation can be adjusted to 3412.

The two wing-backs Blind and Kuyt can significantly join the attack.

When you need to attack.

The Dutch team will not be short of players either.

But facing the Italian team's pressure to attack, to be honest, Van Gaal did not have this confidence.

After all, the person opposite him is Li Mo.

However, no matter how stubborn Van Gaal is, he cannot be stupid enough to say in front of Van Persie, "I think our players on the offensive line are not as good as Li Mo."

So he just nodded slightly and said with a smile: "I will seriously consider your suggestion, Robin."

Of course, Van Persie hopes that the team can focus on offensive tactics.

Because he is a striker.

The team focuses on offense, so he has more opportunities to play.

But he soon became disappointed.

Because the next day, before the team's training began, Van Gaal set the tactical tone for the quarter-final match against Italy.

Still have to play defensive counterattack.

Van Gaal also saw Van Persie's disappointment.

After the training, he also specifically comforted Van Persie.

"We cannot rashly change the tactics we have always insisted on. We need to use the tactics we are most familiar with, and I think we are not without a way to deal with Li Mo."

Van Gaal said.

"Do you think you can restrain him by having people keep an eye on him throughout the game?"

Van Persie frowned.

If only it were so easy to deal with Li Mo.

So in the league, there are already teams using this method.

In fact, it's not like there are no teams that use counter tactics against Li Mo. In fact, many low-level teams even use double-marking tactics against Li Mo throughout the game.

But is it useful?

Not at all.

Van Gaal knew what Van Persie was thinking. He said quite confidently: "There is no player in this world who can't be restricted at all, and he is not a god? Of course, I wouldn't expect that man-to-man marking can restrict him, but football The game is not a card game. I don’t need to completely restrict him, because in football games, offense and defense are linked. We only need to slightly relieve the pressure on the defensive end, and on the offensive end, we can free up our hands to complete goals. ”

"What's more, we can accept a zero-0 draw. Don't forget, our secret weapon in the penalty shootout!"

The secret weapon of penalty shootouts.

Van Persie felt a little less confident when he heard this.

Because since entering the knockout rounds.

The team will conduct penalty kick training.

And Van Gaal’s so-called secret weapon is

Before the penalty shootout begins, change the goalkeeper!

The regular starting goalkeeper of the Dutch team is Silaisen, but when the penalty shootout comes, Van Gaal will replace Krul.

On the one hand, he caught his opponent off guard, and on the other hand, Krul did have a certain advantage in saving points.

But expect a penalty shootout to eliminate Italy

This is somewhat unreliable.

Van Gaal saw that Van Persie had no confidence in the penalty shootout, so he had to add: 'Of course, our goal is to solve the opponent during regular game time as much as possible. ’

Van Gaal is studying the Italian team.

Prandelli is of course also studying the Dutch team.

In fact, from a certain perspective.

Prandelli is less interested in encountering a team like the Netherlands - for Italy, even if it encounters the German team, it may be easier than encountering the Dutch team.

Because Italy has a certain psychological advantage over Germany - Italy is better than Germany.

But the Dutch team under Van Gaal is a team that mainly plays three central defenders. They are a strong defensive counterattack team. It is really not easy for Italy to play against such a team.

In Tactical Research Conference.

Members of the Italian coaching staff have some disagreements.

Some people advocate attacking and solving opponents in regular time.

Some people think that we should be more cautious and not take too many risks even if the game is dragged into overtime.

When it comes to competitions like the World Cup knockout rounds.

Every game is a final.

It is also a good thing to be cautious when playing in the finals.

In the end Prandelli decided to adopt more conservative tactics.

To strike later, first see how your opponent will move.

While both the Italian and Dutch teams are preparing intensively for this game.

The quarter-final matches have begun one after another.

The first thing to appear was the war between France and Germany.

The two sides fought fiercely for 90 minutes at the Maracana Stadium. The German team relied on center back Hummels to seize a header from a frontcourt free kick and beat France 1-0 and advance to the semi-finals.

Then came the host Brazil team.

In this civil war between the South American teams between Brazil and Colombia, the Brazilian team's forward group was all misfired, but fortunately, their two central defenders were very powerful.

With the goals of two central defenders, Thiago Silva and David Luiz, the Brazilian team defeated Colombia 2-1 and advanced to the semi-finals.

It is worth mentioning that.

The core player of the Brazilian team, Neymar, and the core of the defense, Thiago Silva, were both injured in this game. Neymar suffered a fracture in his waist and directly bid farewell to this tournament, while Thiago Silva was injured. Knee injury, optimistic estimates may make it to the finals - if the Brazilian team can reach the finals.

the next day.

The Italian team conducted simple training in the morning.

In the afternoon, when the whole team takes a lunch break.

The third game of the quarter-finals has also begun.

Argentina faces Belgium at the National Stadium in Brasilia.

With Higuain's goal in the eighth minute of the game, Argentina eliminated Belgium 1-0 and advanced to the semi-finals!

In the second half of this game.

The Italian team finished their lunch break and then had dinner in the hotel.

Because there is a game at eight o'clock.

So the team moved up dinner time to five o'clock.

After having dinner.

The team rested in the hotel until half past six.

There was still an hour and a half left before the game.

The team began to board the bus.

Under the gaze of the cameras of reporters waiting at the hotel door, the team boarded the bus to El Salvador's New Water Arena.

Twenty minutes later.

The bus arrives at the stadium.

Then the team entered the locker room under the watchful eyes of countless reporters.

Immediately afterwards, under countless cheers, the two teams came out to warm up.

At this moment.

The starters from both sides also came out.

In the commentary box.

He Wei, the commentator of Longguo National TV, got the starting lineup of both teams at this time.

"Viewers, the starting lineups of both sides have come out, which is similar to what was predicted before the game. There are no big changes for both sides. The Dutch team still uses a 532 formation, and Italy still uses their usual 4312."

"For the Dutch team, the starting goalkeeper is Cillessen, and the three central defenders are De Vrij, Vlaar, and Inindi (second sound) cough cough"

Damn it's so dangerous

He Wei couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.

I almost pronounced Di in four tones.

He hurriedly continued to blast the Dutch team's lineup.

"Left wing-back Blind, right wing-back Kuyt, the three midfielders are De Jong, Wijnaldum, and Sneijder, and the striker is still the partner of Van Persie and Robben!"

“On the Italian team’s side, the starting goalkeeper Buffon, the center back combination of Chiellini and Bonucci, the left back Paletta, the right back Darmian, and the midfield three midfielders Pirlo, De Rossi, and Monto Lever, attacking midfielder Verratti, double forward Li Mo partnered with Balotelli!”

"The players on both sides have finished warming up and the game is about to begin!"