Chapter 270 Third Place·End·A New Chapter

Even if you can't make it to the finals, you still have to strive for third place, not fourth. This is the instruction given by the Football Association leaders to the team before the game.

In fact, no instructions are needed, the National Youth Team also wants to finish third.

Before the finals, the third and fourth place finals will kick off first.

Two hours before the game, Krauchen had confirmed that Feng Xiaoting could not be included in the squad due to a groin strain. The Chinese Youth Team lacked a defensive anchor. But the good news is that Dong Fangzhuo has been reviewed and his injury is not serious. His shoulder sprain The contusions ranged from big to small, but he only suffered damage to soft tissue and had no feeling at all on the day of the game.

After verification and approval by the Manchester United team doctor, Krauchen was able to put Dong Fangzhuo into the squad, but not as a starter, but as a substitute.

Krauchen's starting lineup returned to 442, with Gao Lin and Zhu Ting partnering on the forward line, Mao Jianqing, Zhou Haibin, Zhao Xuri and Hao Junmin in the midfield, and Tan Wangsong, Yuan Weiwei, Zhao Ming and Zheng on the back line. Tao.

Compared with the frenzy of the semi-finals, the number of fans present in the third and fourth place finals was significantly reduced. The semi-finals, which were originally packed, were actually empty with nearly one-third fewer fans. However, there were not many Chinese fans, and the few were from Morocco and Morocco. Other neutral fans.

It is impossible for Chinese fans to give up on the National Youth League just because it is only the third or fourth place finals.

Dong Fangzhuo sat quietly on the bench, flanked by Feng Xiaoting and Chen Tao. Not far away, Huang Bowen and Feng Renliang were laughing and joking, seemingly in a good mood. The third and fourth place finals did not put any pressure on them.

It can be said that nearly half of the main players did not start in the third or fourth place games.

This is probably the least stressful time...

The Chinese fans at the scene were very worried: "Can this semi-main starting lineup really win against Morocco? I'm really worried."

"Why don't Dong Fangzhuo and Chen Tao play?"

"Isn't Krauchen too confident?"

"Hanging!"

"Morocco is in the top four, even though it lost to Nigeria."

Huang Jianxiang also felt that Krauchen was a bit too much: "It's understandable that Feng Xiaoting didn't play, but why are Chen Tao and Dong Fangzhuo sitting on the bench? They should still be allowed to start. However, Morocco lost 0-3 to Nigeria in the semifinals In the game, two people, including "Star of Hope" Yayol, received red cards. Counting the remaining accumulated yellow cards, suspensions and injuries,

A total of 5 positions in the Moroccan lineup have changed in this game. The starting lineups of both teams are actually similar. "

The old man Krauchen is so stubborn. Although he knows that there is a big difference between third and fourth, he still does it his own way.

There is not much rest time in three days. Although Dong Fangzhuo has nothing major, he is still not needed to start the game to be on the safe side. As for Chen Tao, he is exhausted. It may not be a good thing to let him go. If it is not for the fear of overplaying, Mao Jianqing He wanted to be on the bench.

After the game started, the two sides faced off smoothly under the technical flow strategy. Compared with the high energy of the Chinese Youth Team, Morocco seemed to lack fighting spirit. But it was Morocco that threatened first, and it was out of control!

In the 6th minute, Morocco's El Zal made continuous passes from the right to initiate an offensive. Bendam, who followed behind him, missed the goal from a small angle at the place where the cross was made. 2 minutes later, Rabehe's free kick was blocked by Zeng Cheng.

In the 10th minute, Morocco made a clean tackle in the backcourt and quickly counterattacked. They drove straight in and broke into the penalty area along the left. Unfortunately, the pass was too late and delayed the opportunity.

In the 14th minute, Moroccan midfielder Rashid tackled fiercely after losing the ball and received the first yellow card of the game. Just 1 minute later, Sibai also received a yellow card. In the 17th minute, El Zal broke in after stealing the ball in midfield and won a free kick in front of the penalty area, but there was no threat at all from the free kick.

In the first 15 minutes, the Chinese Youth Team lost Dong Fangzhuo and Chen Tao in the frontcourt and the situation was quite passive. Gao Lin and Zhu Ting basically couldn't get the ball. Only Zhou Haibin in the midfield was not enough. Zhao Xuri still looked a little immature. Due to the lack of Feng Xiaoting's leadership, the defense was not stable and integrated enough.

"Let me just say it, this lineup is unplayable! If Krauchen continues to play like this, he will kill the national youth and third place players!"

"Hurry up and change!"

When they were only teenagers, the psychological pressure on the fans became too great and they could no longer bear it.

But Krauchen was still pacing leisurely on the sidelines. How can there be a football match without experiencing a rapid heartbeat? It's normal...

Three minutes later, Zhou Haibin received a yellow card for his fierce shovel.

In the 25th minute, Morocco took advantage of the China Youth Team's poor defense to form a second offensive. Bendam's shot from a small angle missed the crossbar.

"The lack of Feng Xiaoting is really a big problem. It can also be seen from here that Feng Xiaoting plays a huge role in this team."

Even though the fight was not very intense, the two sides still received consecutive yellow cards. After Zhu Ting received a yellow card in the 33rd minute, the referee had already taken 5 shots, including intentional handball and pushing from behind, which seemed not rigorous enough.

In the 38th minute, the Chinese Youth Team completed its first real offensive of the game, which was quite threatening! After Hao Junmin and Zhao Xuri passed the ball continuously on the wing, Zhao Xuri made a pass in the penalty area. Gao Lin's close-range shot was too straight and was blocked by Moroccan goalkeeper Boucardi. One minute later, Zhao Xuri made a sudden shot from the outside. Bukadi was not prepared enough to pounce on the ball and let the ball fly out of the post.

In the 40th minute, Mao Jianqing's diagonal pass from the left posed another threat. Bukadi fought hard to save the ball and resolved the danger instantly when Gao Lin shot. However, he himself was injured as a result.

There was a climax before half-time. The Chinese Youth Team continuously organized smooth offensives, and the two shots from the outside were very threatening. The Chinese fans finally cheered on the sidelines.

"That's right, this is the national youth team we need!"

However, Morocco took the lead in stoppage time! The ball was passed to the center from the offensive on the right. The shot of the player in front was blocked by Zhao Ming. The shot from the penalty area was originally missed, but Yuan Weiwei, who replaced Feng Xiaoting, subconsciously stretched his leg and the ball redirected into the net. Morocco 1:0 lead.

"..."

A very speechless throw.

At the end of the half, the Chinese Youth Team fell behind. Krauchen could no longer show off. However, there was only one central defender. He could not replace Yuan Weiwei. He replaced Zhu Ting with Chen Tao and Dong Fangzhuo. Gao Lin, change of formation 433.

Sure enough, as soon as the two main players came on the stage, the situation was reversed.

In the 49th minute, Chen Tao launched an offensive in the middle. Dong Fangzhuo took the ball and turned around to finish the shot. The shot in front of the penalty area was blocked by Bukadi.

The Chinese Youth Team continued to put pressure on Morocco for ten minutes.

In the 59th minute, the Chinese Youth Team got a good chance to equalize the score. Chen Tao passed a free kick to the center of the penalty area. Dong Fangzhuo, who was in the crowd, overwhelmed the opponent's central defender and headed the ball straight into the back corner of the goal. However, Bukadi's skills were really impressive. , flying to seal the ball.

"Xiao Dong's luck is a bit unlucky today!"

After a moment of stalemate, the game reached a climax in the 74th minute. A wave of offensive from the China Youth Team caused continuous chaos in the Moroccan penalty area. First, Hao Junmin on the right side of the penalty area turned around and hit the goal but was blocked by the defender. The ball fell to the left side. , Mao Jianqing shot from a small angle. After Bukadi pounced, the ball hit the post and bounced. Many players in the middle were entangled with each other, and no one could kick the ball out. In the end, Lieutenant General Bukadi confiscated the ball.

In the 78th minute, the China Youth Team once again launched a threatening offensive. Hao Junmin made a pass from the right, and Chen Tao actually made an overhead kick!

But after a gap appeared, Zhao Xuri, who was following, kicked and fired the anti-aircraft gun.

The stands were filled with exclamations and cheers for Chen Tao's overhead kick.

After 1 minute, Morocco missed the opportunity to expand the score. Bendam stuffed the ball into the penalty area. El Zal rode a bicycle to get rid of Yuan Weiwei's defense. However, facing Zeng Cheng, his outside instep shot missed the back post. .

"Damn it, there isn't much time left for the Chinese Youth Team!"

It seems that the Chinese Youth Team can only finish fourth.

But in the 85th minute, Chen Tao broke through and won a free kick. He quickly sent the ball out cunningly, causing Moroccan Zuchu to touch the ball after the whistle. As a result, the player who came on as a substitute in the second half received a second yellow card and was sent off.

Chen Tao passed the ball into the penalty area. Bukadi, who performed well throughout the game, made a fatal mistake with a single punch. The ball bounced into the goal. The Chinese Youth Team also tied the score with an own goal.

The offensive of the Chinese Youth Team is not over yet!

In stoppage time, a Moroccan player committed a handball foul in the backcourt. Chen Tao passed a free kick into the penalty area. Zhao Xuri relayed the header from the center. Dong Fangzhuo stepped in from the corner of the penalty area and scored with a header. The China Youth Team surpassed 2:1.

Dong Fangzhuo scored his 11th goal of the competition.

Morocco still had a chance, but El Zal's attack from a small angle hit the side net.

In the end, Brazil came back to win with a late counterattack. Krauchen replaced Chen Tao and Dong Fangzhuo in the second half and became the key.

third.

The Chinese Youth Team achieved third place in the 2005 World Youth Championship.

Subsequently, Argentina and Nigeria staged a wonderful clash in the final. In the end, with Messi's two penalty kicks, Argentina won 2:1 and won the World Youth Championship trophy.

Then came the grand awards ceremony. Messi won the Ballon d'Or as expected, and Dong Fangzhuo also won the top scorer award with 11 goals. This is the highest score that a Chinese player can win in a world series. honor.

In addition, the Chinese Youth Team also has three players who entered the best team of this World Youth Championship, namely Feng Xiaoting, Chen Tao and Dong Fangzhuo, while Mao Jianqing and Hao Junmin entered the best substitute team.

The Chinese Youth Team actually became the big winner, but not being able to enter the finals is definitely their biggest regret. The only opportunity in this life was just missed...

The 2005 World Youth Championship came to an end, and Dong Fangzhuo returned to China with the Chinese youth team, because soon, Manchester United will tour China.

The rest time left for Dong Fangzhuo was actually only one week. He couldn't go anywhere, so he simply returned to China. This summer, there was almost no rest for him...