Super Marshal

On the evening of September 6th, Shenyang Olympic Sports Center.

More than 500 journalists from well-known domestic and foreign media and more than 60,000 fans from all over the country gathered in Shenyang.

This is the first Big 12 home game in the past fifteen years, and it has attracted the attention of people across the country.

Gao Han once again deployed a four-three-three formation in this game, but the starting lineup changed compared to the previous game against South Korea.

The goalkeeper is Zeng Cheng, the defense is Jiang Zhipeng, Feng Xiaoting, Mei Fang and Zhang Linfan, the midfielder is Hao Junmin, Zheng Zhi and Huang Bowen, and the frontcourt trident is the combination of Wu Lei, Zhang Yuning and Gao Lin.

Midfielder Hao Junmin, who came on as a substitute in the last game against South Korea, but performed very well, appeared in the starting lineup, but the front trident is still the combination of Wu Lei, Zhang Yuning and Gao Lin.

Obviously, Gao Han still continued his defensive counterattack style against South Korea.

After all, it was the Chinese team's first home stadium, and the atmosphere was extremely warm. Especially before the game started, more than 60,000 fans and players sang the national anthem in unison, which was even more powerful and powerful.

But in the game, it was the Iranian team that took the lead.

At the beginning of the game, Iran, playing away from home, launched a rapid attack on the Chinese team. After taking the lead, they quickly formed an offensive and quickly sent the ball into the penalty area. However, Feng Xiaoting got ahead of Azmoun and cleared the ball. .

This Iran's top scorer, who scored seven goals in the top 40 group stage, sprinted very fast just now, which left a deep impression on people. It also reminded the Chinese team that although it was at home, it was still very important to them. Iran still cannot afford to be careless.

Soon, the Chinese team also found an opportunity to counterattack. Zhang Linfan launched a long pass in the backcourt for a fast break. Gao Lin stopped the ball and passed it to Zhang Yuning in the penalty area. However, the Iranian team's defender returned to defense in time, and Zhang Yuning's movements were a bit slow. , was destroyed and went out.

Huang Bowen then took a corner kick, but the Chinese team failed to create a threat. Instead, Iran seized an opportunity to attack. Fortunately, Zeng Cheng expanded the defensive range and rushed to the front of the penalty area to intercept the ball.

Iran still adopted a 4231 style of play in this game, and in the Chinese team's 433 formation, Zheng Zhi was at the end of the three midfielders, responsible for protecting the defense, while Hao Junmin and Huang Bowen were relatively advanced, suppressing The opponent's two defensive midfielders.

In the Iranian team's tactical system, veteran Temurian, one of the two defensive midfielders, is responsible for organizing and controlling the rhythm. Gao Han has arranged for Hao Junmin to be responsible for marking and interference. As soon as he gets the ball, Hao Junmin is the first to approach. body, not giving him the space to easily get and release the ball.

Shojai plays as an attacking midfielder, leading the attack by distributing the ball and creating opportunities in the frontcourt, and is responsible for delivering cannonballs to his teammates, while Jahanbakhsh and Amiri on the wings are responsible for opening up the width, plus when attacking with the ball. The forward penetration of the full-back can easily create a numerical advantage and create opportunities.

But the Chinese team is also prepared for this. Zheng Zhi is at the end, responsible for protecting the defense and following Shaojai. Huang Bowen's position is also relatively withdrawn. While assisting Zheng Zhi, he also pays attention to the Iranian midfielder Eiza. Torash's forward thrust.

Ezzatolahi is only 19 years old. Although he is 1.90 meters tall, he is not slow at all and has good footwork, which allows him to not only advance the ball on the court, but also quickly move forward to participate in the attack. A very threatening player and the youngest goal scorer in Iran.

It is worth mentioning that the Iranian international once played for Atletico Madrid, but later failed to gain a foothold.

In view of the characteristics of the Iranian team, Gao Han also adjusted the tasks of the defense line. Jiang Zhipeng and Zhang Linfan on the two wings were also relatively inward, mainly to block the Iranian team's inward routes. However, in this way, the pass from the wing was blocked. In the middle, it is more open.

This is also Gao Han's strategy in this game, blocking Iran's attack in the middle and letting them go from the side to pass.

Judging from Iran's match against Qatar, Iran's offensive efficiency is not very high when it comes to receiving crosses. Although Jahanbakhsh on the right made eight crosses, he did not create a threat. Instead, he made an inside cut. Scored a goal.

Several offensive players in Iran's frontcourt are also very impactful players, but once the Chinese team maintains a rigorous array and does not leave space for them, their offensive effect will be greatly reduced.

This is why Iran was unable to score a goal within 90 minutes of the regular match against Qatar at home.

In this game, facing China, Iran once again fell into the same hard-fought situation.

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"Hey, tell me, what does your boss mean? He tried every possible means to recruit you back from Europe, but the result was bad. He didn't even give you a minute of playing time. What on earth did he want to do?"

"Look at the 19-year-old Zhang Yuning. He started two games and scored twice in two consecutive games. Aren't you all almost 18? Why can't we arrange for you to play? Even if you don't get to start, you won't be able to play. Should I be a substitute?"

"I think he is teasing you on purpose?"

"It won't be good if your hard work affects the status of the club. You are all in the first team now. How embarrassing would it be if you were accidentally kicked back to the second team? "

"If you, the boss, are dishonest, you are players from Chinatown, and Chinatown belongs to him. You joined the national team, played in games, and performed well. He also has a good face, but why doesn't he take care of you? "

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In the stands, Wang Lei and Zhao Jun were watching the game intently, but Wang Lei's rich father kept complaining in his ears because his precious son didn't even get a minute of playing time when he returned to China for training this time. All sitting in the stands.

"Hey, Wang Lei, I'm talking to you, do you hear me?"

Wang Lei was hit on the arm by his father, and Wang Lei, who was watching the game attentively, turned his head unhappily and glared at his father, "I heard that, you don't understand anything, so stop talking nonsense. It won't be good if others hear it." La."

"I'm doing this for your own good. You said you were like this..."

"I'm not up to the level of playing, so it's useless to go up." Wang Lei said angrily.

He knows his father's character best, he is a bit wealthy but somewhat arrogant.

It was precisely because of his behavior back then that he was still ridiculed and teased by his teammates and friends after entering Chinatown. Wang Lei also complained about his father.

"Yes, uncle, Mr. Gao Han said that the purpose of recruiting us back is to help us integrate into the team, and also to test our level. At our age, if we want to play against Iran and South Korea, it is too difficult, we might as well sit in the stands. It will be more helpful to carefully observe and study the game." Zhao Jun also advised from the side.

"But this..."

"Stop talking, Dad, we are concentrating on studying the game."

With that said, the two boys continued to watch the game, pointing and discussing something.

Wang Lei's father, who was sitting aside, couldn't understand what they were saying at all. He only heard Wang Lei say for a while that Zheng Zhi's position was so beautiful this time. Sure enough, Jiang was still hotter for his age. After a while, Zhao Jun said, "Feng Xiaoting's position this time is so beautiful." The prediction of the landing point is too accurate. After all, he is the leading central defender in Asia...

No way, he couldn't discuss these majors with them, but as an amateur fan, he could see it to some extent.

Zheng Zhi did perform better in the deep position.

Just now, the opponent's left back stepped in, Zhang Linfan defended, Huang Bowen followed Amiri, and when Shaojiayi ran over to receive the pass, it was Zheng Zhi who wisely stood up in front of Shaojiayi. Otherwise, given Shaojiayi's position just now, if Zheng Zhi had been slower, Shaojiayi would have probably passed the ball behind him.

Wang Lei's father knows very well that Zheng Zhi is currently the most important member of the national team, but he is not young. Now everyone is worried about who can survive once Zheng Zhi retires or becomes injured. Straight to the waist of the Chinese national team.

And Gao Han is now training Wang Lei as Zheng Zhi's successor, using the old to lead the new, which is also a good thing for Wang Lei.

But as a fan and Wang Lei's father, he is eager to see his son play.

How proud is he, a father, to wear the jersey of the national team and play against South Korea and Iran?

You will have more bragging rights in front of old friends in the future, right?

But looking around them, Wang Lei and Zhao Jun had their eyes fixed on the court, studying their teammates and the game. How could they think about this?

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"A world-famous coach is a world-famous coach!"

In another stand, the Football Association bosses gathered together, and many well-known domestic coaches also came to watch the game.

Judging from the performance in the opening 20 minutes, the Chinese team performed very holistically. They also had mutual offense and defense with the Iranian team on the scene. They were not completely at a disadvantage. The tight defensive array did not allow the Iranian team to score absolutely. Good opportunity.

"The improvement in assisting defense and pressing and attacking has been very obvious, and the players' running progress has also been very good. The three forwards actively participated in the defense and formed the first line of defense. The central defender Feng Xiaoting also assumed the team's ball-playing task, and the offense and defense were even better. It’s like they have combined into a whole, which is quite good. No wonder they beat South Korea 3-1 away from home.”

"Yes, in the past, our defense relied more on numbers, but now it seems that even with four defenders and three midfielders, we can still organize strict tactics. The key is the player placement rate and the overall pace of movement. .”

"The three lines are not disconnected. Iran faces two lines of defense whenever it gets the ball. It is difficult to create opportunities and cannot find effective offensive routines. Unexpectedly, Gao Han is not only a top offensive master, but also has such excellent defensive skills. .”

"The most important thing is the change in the players' mentality. The rhythm is very consistent. They can go fast when they should be fast and slow down when they should be slow. They have strong execution ability. Even Gao Lin is running actively, and he is obviously much more confident and dares to take the ball. , no longer afraid of opponents, no longer timid, I think this change is closely related to Gao Han."

"I think the most important thing in the national team right now is Zheng Zhi. This veteran plays a huge role. Iran almost broke through our defense several times, but Zheng Zhi can always appear where he is needed at critical moments to protect us. It breaks the defense, intercepts the opponent's passing line, or attacks."

"Yes, Zheng Zhi is indeed crucial. Under Gao Han's command, his role is undoubted. It's a pity that he is already quite old. If Zheng Zhi is injured, I'm afraid..."

It is indeed time to consider the issue of Zheng Zhi's successor.

Everyone present can see that the current national team is indeed well-trained and well-adjusted, especially the defense, which plays in a very orderly manner. Although the counterattack offense is mainly based on long passes, it also plays very well. Characteristic.

The two centers Zhang Yuning and Gao Lin both played important tactical roles in the frontcourt.

This is also the reason why Gao Han continued the forward starting lineup from the previous game.

I just don’t know if it will still work this time?

Just when everyone had this idea, a burst of exclamation suddenly came from the stadium stands.

I only saw a long pass from the Chinese backcourt, crossing half the court and flying towards the frontcourt.