“Baga,”

"Why are we also entering the semifinals,"

"But it seems to be forgotten by the whole of Asia?"

Canberra, Australia, and Japanese international Junichi Inamoto expressed his dissatisfaction with Asian and even the world media talking about the Chinese team.

The Japanese team had a very good performance in this Olympics, winning two games in three groups, losing to Brazil in a sure way. In the quarterfinals with the United States yesterday, they won the victory through a penalty shootout and advanced to the semi-finals.

And now, they are going to meet Brazil again.

The semi-finals matchup is China vs Italy, Brazil vs Japan. This is something that has never happened in the history of Olympic football. Two Asian teams actually reached the semi-finals of the Olympics, while Europe and South America each have one.

Asian media have left almost all the pages to China, but rarely mentioned them to Japan. They are all the top four, so why are their lives so different?

The handsome and handsome Nakada Hideho touched his beard and said lightly: "Because they are strong competitors to win the championship, we are not. It is normal for the media to report them. If we win Brazil, the media will report more about us. Now, everyone is optimistic about Brazil."

"Brazil? We should have defeated them in the group stage, otherwise the opponent would not be them now. Alas!" When I remembered the group stage, Junichi Inamoto felt very unhappy. When he had already won two consecutive victories, head coach Trussier chose to play as a substitute player. As a result, the Japanese team lost and made the Brazilian team qualify. But now it seems that it is wrong, because we met again in the semi-finals. Now, from Junichi Inamoto's tone, he is not afraid of the Brazilian team at all.

But Eizusa Nakada didn't think so.

"Dao Benjun,"

“Brazil is very strong.”

"Even if all the main players played at that time, we might not be able to beat them. For the enemy, I must prepare for the battle with a modest and cautious attitude, and I must not have the idea of ​​despising my opponent."

"You don't think Ronaldinho is not strong enough, right? There are many geniuses in the Brazilian team, and many geniuses are just unknown. And our Japanese team does not have outstanding players, we can only defeat them through excellent team spirit. I believe that with the careful preparation of the head coach, we can defeat Brazil!"

"I think the Chinese team is likely not going to pass the Italian level, and the same is true for Italy. Although their players are not very famous, their strength is quite terrible. I play in Serie A, and I know that the strength of the Italian team is definitely not just what the media knows. So, the final is likely to be Japan vs Italy, or Brazil vs Italy."

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Although Eizusa Nakada is very low-key, he also believes that Japan can also reach the finals.

Behind him, Shinji Ono, Shunsuke Nakamura and Naotaki Takahara also had burning eyes, full of confidence. Undoubtedly, their thoughts were similar, and everyone had a heart of champion in their hearts.

This year's Japanese Olympic team is actually the runner-up of last year's World Youth Championship, except for three over-age players including Nakada Hidesu. It can be said that it is the strongest team in the history of the Japanese Olympic Games.

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Three days later, the first semi-finals were kicked off in Sydney.

China vs Italy.

In the Canberra Stadium, today welcoming the fans with the most football events of this year.

4,000 Chinese fans came from China to waving flags and cheering for the Chinese team. Nearly 2,000 fans in Italy also helped. The stands were divided into two bright colors, one bright red and the other dark blue, eye-catching and dazzling.

"The highly anticipated semi-final is about to begin."

"This is one of the favorite games for Chinese fans. Whether it is China or Italy, I believe there are many Chinese fans."

"Of course today we must be cheering on the Chinese team's position. We hope that the Chinese National Olympic Team can continue to create history and reach the Olympic finals for the first time in history."

"The Chinese team has participated in the Olympics three times before, all of which have stopped in the group stage. They have passed the level and reached the semi-finals for the fourth time."

"But the Italian team's performance in the Olympics is not very brilliant. The Italian team has never won a medal since they won the third place in 1928, so they even postponed the Serie A this year. In order to allow the country and players to prepare for the Olympics quietly, you can imagine how determined they have to win the Olympic gold medal."

"I'll look at the starting list of both sides now."

"On the Chinese team, the goalkeepers are Chen Xi, defender Sun Jihai, central defender Fan Zhiyi and Li Weifeng, left defender Tao Wei, and a defensive combination that cannot be struck."

"The midfielder is Zheng Zhi, Li Yin, Zhao Junzhe, and Shao Jiayi."

"Forward Hao Haixi and Qu Bo."

"Hao Haixi returned to the starting lineup today. Facing the Italian defender with delicate defense, it should be right to choose Hao Haixi. Hao Haixi has the ability to break the dense defense, while Qu Bo will bring counterattack speed."

After reading the starting list of the Chinese team, Huang Jianxiang introduced the starting lineup of Italy.

"The starting goalkeeper of Italy must be Abiati. This goalkeeper of AC Milan has proved himself in Serie A, and he is the most trustworthy."

"The defenders are Inter Milan's Cirillo, Barrie's Ferrari, Udinese's Zanchi, and Turin's Koko, which is also a defense line that has been baptized by Serie A. Although they don't have a reputation, they are all very strong. The four players have already made their reputation in Serie A. Not to mention Inter Milan's Cirillo, even Turin's Koko is said to have to move into Inter Milan, and two people form the left and right defenders."

"In terms of midfield, Italy tasted the sweetness in the quarterfinals. Ambrosini, Zanetti, Pirlo and Gattuso formed a strong midfielder. Roma's midfielder and Milan's two-match midfielder!"

"The strikers are still Komandini and Ventola."

"If the Chinese national Olympic team is the future of the Chinese team, then the Italian national Olympic team is the future of the Italian team!"

"In the past few days, Italian media have been discussing Zheng Zhi and Pirlo, believing that they have many similarities, and even compared Pirlo to the next Zheng Zhi. The two of them also play in the same club. Today they are going to have a battle. But I think today's game is not just a performance of the two of them, but a confrontation of 11 people. Our defense line and Italy's defense line. Which team has better defense line? The strength of the Chinese team and Italy's strength? It can even deduce our future in the 2002 World Cup..."

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In the player channel, 20-year-old Zheng Zhi met 21-year-old Pirlo, and 21-year-old Pirlo met 20-year-old Zheng Zhi. The two people's eyes were intertwined, gentle and tacit understanding were full of tacit understanding, and then they slapped the high and hugged each other.

We appreciate each other, silence is better than sound at this time. Brothers who have been separated for many years are friends wearing pairs of pants.

Pirlo's Italian teammates also looked at them, laughing, suspicion, surprise, curiosity, etc. After all, Zheng Zhi is the new No. 10 of Inter Milan.

Just him?

In the eyes of most people, they are more curious. Many Italians still cannot understand why Zheng Zhi would be the No. 10 left by Robert Baggio. But even Hidesu Nakada can be the No. 8 of Rome, so what is impossible?

If it is the most exciting fan in Italy, which club is undoubtedly the Inter Milan fans. Many fans sat in the bar and started commenting on Zheng Zhi and Pirlo after ordering beer.

"I hope Zheng Zhi scores a goal today and Pirlo wins the game, which is the most perfect result."

"Both people perform well, we must be the ones who win."

"To be honest, I really didn't expect Pirlo to make such great progress. He had already performed well when he was released, and he didn't expect to be better in the national team. If Inter Milan really doesn't rent him out this season, I think he can learn a lot from Zheng Zhi. Even, I think his level is on the same level as Zheng Zhi. Maybe he will bring us more surprises in this game today?"

"Ah, I really hope they can play together in Inter Milan. I can't imagine what it would be like."

As he spoke, the fan drank a bottle of beer, then opened a new one and drank two sips and continued to sigh.

"We Inter Milan have always only world-class forwards and world-class defense, but there are no world-class midfielders. I really look forward to not letting us down this time."

"But it seems like the next door is good, too?"

"I won't say Ambrosini. That Gatuso's style of play is really tough. It's completely different from Pirlo. I feel that no one can drive the ball from him, unless he wants to break his leg. I read the data from "Milan Sports News". Pirlo can send 3.5 passes per game on average, while that Gatuso can contribute 8 steals per game! The offensive and defensive data of the two people are very clear. Pirlo's contribution on the defensive end is very small, while Gatuso's offensive contribution is almost 0. Tsk tsk ~"

"But what shocked me even more was Zheng Zhi's data. Zheng Zhi can send 5 threatening passes per game and contribute 8 steals! What does this mean? It means that he is perfect in both offense and defense. He did both Pirlo and Gattuso alone!"

"Or that's why Zheng Zhi is now a world-class player, while Pirlo or Gattuso can only be relatively unknown."

"Today, it's time to show everything to the world!"

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The national anthems of Italy and China were played respectively, and the players from both sides shook hands and greeted each other. Fan Zhiyi then picked up the field in the north, while Chinese fans were just opposite.

Dongdongdongdongdongdong!

"Come on China!"

Dongdongdongdongdongdong!

"Come on, the Chinese team!"

Dongdongdongdongdongdong!

"Jin Zhi, come on!"

The cheers were heard one after another, and the momentum was huge. With the help of gongs and drums, 4,000 Chinese fans obviously turned this place into their home court, which is something Italian fans could not do. Although they are also very holistic, they do not have external gongs and drums...

Beep,

The French referee blew the whistle of the game, and Comandini kicked the ball to Ventola, and the battle began.

On one side is 4312 and on the other side is 442. Italy launched the first attack. The ball quickly fell in front of Pirlo. Zheng Zhi appeared. Two tricky opponents met on the battlefield for the first time. However, people did not see them making close moves. Pirlo calmly kicked the ball back to Ambrosini, and then continued to wander forward, deliberately avoiding Zheng Zhi's edge?

However, Zheng Zhi still followed him and pulled to the left with Pirlo.

After the ball passed a few passes in Italy's midfield and backcourt, Gattuso, who was holding the ball, subconsciously handed the ball to Pirlo. Who would he not give it to? In a positional battle, you can only hand the ball to the player with the best footwork, and the player with the best footwork is Pirlo.

However, Pirlo, who made the ball for the second time, kicked the ball to Zanetti again, and did not intend to stay for a second.

Zanetti on the right dribbled the ball and rushed two steps, and was immediately surrounded by Shao Jiayi and Li Yin from both sides. He also hit the ball across the board. Pirlo first stuck the position and prevented Zheng Zhi from rushing in front. Then he used his body to protect the ball and gave the ball to the right side. Then he sent out an oblique plug with his left foot!

Very beautiful rolling ball oblique plug.

Keke stepped on the left, trying to drag down Sun Jihai with speed.

However, Sun Jihai had a strict protection behind him and did not give Keke the chance to overtake from the outside. He occupied a favorable position early and boldly pointed it over to Fan Zhiyi.

At this time, Zheng Zhi had already penetrated a few meters forward and received Fan Zhiyi's straight pass!

From defense to offense.

Pirlo's defensive awareness was relatively poor. He did not retreat in time to intercept Zheng Zhi, so he let Zheng Zhi drive the ball to Gattuso. Gattuso's small steps were pedaling rapidly, and he bent his waist to meet Zheng Zhi, staring at Zheng Zhi's feet with his eyes tightly.

Zheng Zhi's right foot was indeed pushed forward easily, and the ball penetrated directly into the crotch!

Gattuso's horse stance was too wide, revealing a huge loophole, and Zheng Zhi chose to penetrate the crotch without hesitation.
To be continued...