Not only did the fans scratch their heads, they were anxious for 85 minutes.
He also fooled the two teams on the other side of the field.
Looking at the whole game of the China Youth Team, there are only a handful of attacks.
But just with these few attacks, he scored a goal.
Even for Qu Bo, who came on as a substitute, this was his first shot.
Movement, catching the ball, stopping the ball, shooting.
The whole action is done in one go.
Just like usual training.
Until the end of the game, Qu Bo still looked like he was not exerting much effort.
One can't help but wonder whether he played or not.
The Chinese Youth Team scored a goal at the last minute, putting an end to the Group B match.
South Korea is still dreaming of joining forces with its opponents to destroy the Chinese Youth Team.
As a result, when the news of the goal came.
It is too late for South Korea to try harder.
They do not have the sophisticated offensive firepower of the China Youth Team, nor do they have the game tactics that Zeng Zheng arranged in advance.
At the end of the game, it was just a random attack.
The Yinlac people held on hard and finally maintained the 0-0 score until the end.
In other words, Zeng Zheng not only eliminated South Korea in the last 5 minutes of the group stage, but also surpassed Yin Lack in points and won the right to qualify as the group leader.
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At the post-match press conference, almost all microphones and all eyes were focused on Zeng Zheng.
He sat on the sidelines throughout the entire audience, his attitude as if no one else was watching, which made many people angry.
But the problem is, they won the game!
Reporters couldn't wait to know: Why did the China Youth Team play such a conservative game throughout the game? Was the goal scored at the last moment luck, or was it the players' own hard work?
Facing the camera, Zeng Zheng talked freely.
"No need to guess, this is how I arranged it."
"Yes, I arranged this defensive formation and told the players that this game will focus on defense."
"What? No?"
"Isn't it a draw to ensure qualifying? My team can't maintain a draw? It has to win?"
"What kind of truth is this?"
"As for the final goal, there's nothing to say."
"My substitution tactics were successful, it's that simple."
Seeing Zeng Zheng holding all the glory in his arms, a reporter couldn't help but ask:
"But Coach Zeng, by the end of the game, you only used two substitutions!"
"What's wrong with the two of you?" Zeng Zheng rolled his eyes.
"Who said you have to use three substitutions in a football match?"
"Can't I keep one as a backup?"
"What's the matter? Didn't Qu Bo replace it later?"
"Why is he not considered a substitute?"
"Or do you think the substitution is successful only if all substitute players score goals?"
"Don't forget, although it was Xu Liang who assisted, Sun Xiang's precise long pass also played a crucial role."
"Go and look at Sun Xiang's statistics after he came on the field. His number of successful forward passes and success rate are no worse than those of a midfielder!"
Faced with Zeng Zheng's rebuttal, the reporters had nothing to say.
If this game really ended in a 0-0 draw, they might still have something to say.
But 1 to 0...
Even though he only scored one goal, the nature of the game has changed.
You can't win and still be criticized by the media and fans, right?
The reporters who had been holding back a whole session of questions shredded the 85 minutes of questions they had prepared in the last five minutes.
After Zeng Zheng said that all this was within the scope of his plan, those reporters who wanted to find trouble had no choice but to change the topic.
"So, what kind of ideas and arrangements does Coach Zeng have for the next game against Xiaori?"
One day ago, in the last game of Group A, Yin Lang defeated Xiaorili 3-1 and won the first place in Group A.
Kuwait, on the other hand, had 2 wins and 2 losses and accumulated 6 points. With a difference of 1 point, it ranked behind Xiaori and was eliminated.
According to the principle of cross-match, in the semi-finals of the Asian Youth Championship a few days later, the opponent of the Chinese Youth Team will be Xiaotian, who is second in Group A.
What are your thoughts on Xiaozhiqi?
"I heard this question many times during last year's Asian Youth Championship and this year's Asian Cup."
"No idea, no idea at all."
"Just kick normally."
"For us, this Asian Youth Championship has achieved the purpose of training, and we have already obtained tickets for next year's World Youth Championship."
"The mission is complete."
"Being able to play against the other three teams in the semi-finals allows the players to accumulate experience in the competition. This is the most important thing."
Seeing that Zeng Zheng had no "enterprising spirit", the reporters became anxious again.
"But Coach Zeng, the China Youth Team has the best chance of winning the championship..."
"Then what? How many more did you buy?"
Faced with Zeng Zheng's blunt reply, the reporter who wanted to continue asking lowered his head and muttered:
Is Coach Zeng out of control now?
...
With three wins and one draw in the group stage, the Chinese youth team successfully entered the semi-finals and qualified for next year's World Youth Championship. This should be said to be a good result.
But when it comes to the specific process, the performance of the China Youth Team is hardly satisfactory.
What are the reasons for dissatisfaction?
It's because everyone thinks that the Chinese Youth Team has strength, but at the same time they all feel that their strength has not been fully demonstrated.
In the words of a senior football reporter, only about 80% of the performance was played against South Korea in the first game.
In the second and third games against Yin Lak and Pakistan, I only played 50% to 60%. In the last game against the UAE, I only played less than 50%.
Starting from this argument, one can't help but wonder: Since you have not performed to your full level in all competitions, can it be said that the level you performed in the competition is your true level?
The last China Youth Team was extremely dazzling in terms of lineup, strength, and subsequent results.
It's hard for fans not to compare the two Chinese youth teams with each other.
But in such a comparison, most people will definitely be disappointed.
Although the group qualified, fans were more worried.
I am worried that the Chinese Youth Team will fail in the semi-finals, and I am worried that the Chinese Youth Team will not even be able to play in the small days.
Take a look at this Chinese youth team. In fact, there are many offensive players.
People like Qu Bo, Yu Tao, Cha Kejun, and Sui Yong were all born as forwards, and Yan Song was also half a forward.
Sun Ji, Sun Xiang and others are also offensive forwards.
With such a powerful attack lineup, the attack power displayed should be considerable.
But in fact, in addition to scoring three goals against South Korea and making people excited, whether it was Yinlak's 0-0 or the 1-0 in the final battle against the United Arab Emirates, it made people feel like they were holding a nuclear bomb but could not launch it.
Feel.
If it had been in the past, fans and media would have scolded him long ago.
Those who are senior and seek evaluation will also reprimand and complain about the tactics of the Chinese youth team and the coaching ability of the coach.
However, the coach who leads this China Youth Team is Zeng Zheng.
This made everyone's words get stuck in their throats.
However, when faced with this question raised by reporters, Zeng Zheng said in a comprehensive manner that all this was his tactical arrangement.
This can't help but raise two questions.
1. Is what Coach Zeng said true or false? Or is he covering up for the incompetence of this Chinese youth team?
2. Could it be that this Chinese youth team is stronger than the original Jianlibao, and has reached the terrifying point where Coach Zeng can command it like an arm?
No matter what kind of speculation it is, fans dare not delve into it.
But no matter what the comments after the game are, this Chinese youth team has at least completed its basic tasks.
No matter how much the fans say, we have to wait until the war between China and Japan is over before we can tell.
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While the domestic side is still not satisfied with the victory, South Korea next door has already caused earthquakes one after another.
After being forced to a 0-0 draw by Yin Lak and losing the qualification to enter the semi-finals of the Asian Youth Championship and next year's World Youth Championship in Argentina, the South Korean media and the entire football world were shocked.
"It's not that I won't retaliate, the time has not yet come!"
The Seoul Daily used this headline to alert South Korean fans.
Starting from last year, the Olympics, U16, Asian Cup, and then the just-concluded Asian Youth Championship.
Before the World Cup, all South Korea's hopes of competing in football were completely frustrated.
Recalling the painful experience of more than a year, fans have demanded that Bamboo Shoes be reformed.
South Korea's "Today Sports" commented on the South Korean national team:
"...The team can be invincible in friendly matches, but when it comes to the big competition where real weapons are used, it becomes an out-and-out paper tiger."
"...Currently, based on the training system of young players and introducing modern management from Europe, it has become the top priority."
After the South Korean Bamboo Shoes fired two local coaches, Xu Dingmao and Zhao Yongzhen, they learned the hard way and prepared to use foreign coaches to completely eradicate the domestic evil.
Shortly after the Asian Youth Championship ended, the name of the famous Dutch coach Hiddink appeared at the top of the South Korean football newspapers.
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On November 24th, the first semi-final of the Asian Youth Championship, Yin Lak vs. Yin Lang.
Although it is the "Two-Y War", there is still a Chinese on the football field.
That is referee Sun Baojie.
After the Asian Youth and Chinese Youth Team defeated the United Arab Emirates 1-0 to qualify for the group, Sun Baojie, who was sitting in the press box, immediately became the object of jokes among many fellow referees.
Almost all the referees said "bye bye" and "goodbye" to Sun Baojie in blunt Persian.
Because everyone knows that if the Chinese youth team advances to the top four, then according to the avoidance principle, the Chinese referee will not be able to officiate.
Sun Baojie, who had long been prepared to return to China early, could only say goodbye to her colleagues one by one amid the laughter of her fellow referees after the Chinese team won.
But unexpectedly, at the joint meeting of the organizing committee for the semi-finals the next day, Sun Baojie and Kim Tae-young from South Korea were left together.
Obviously, due to the different Zhizhi relationships among the West Asian countries, it is difficult for the AFC to find a referee with strong law enforcement ability among the teams that have not qualified, and will not let the participating parties raise questions.
So the AFC made an exception and kept Sun Baojie.
On the one hand, the AFC's approach is an affirmation of Sun Baojie's law enforcement ability, and on the other hand, it also attaches great importance to this "war between two countries."
When Sun Baojie appeared on the court with players from both sides, the Chinese youth players in the stands couldn't help but wave their arms and cheer for him.
When Tang Pengju saw this, he couldn't help but admire: "Our referees' professionalism still has some effect!"
"Isn't that right? Now, who doesn't know that our referees are highly paid and are very strict? Go in if you tell me to go in!"
The final result of this semi-final was 7-6.
The two sides fought until a penalty shootout, and the Yinlang team relied on the advantage of the host country to defeat their opponents.
...
After the game, Sun Baojie came to Zeng Zheng to say hello.
"Coach Zeng, that's all I can do! Haha! From now on, it's up to you and the team members!"
In this game, Yin Lak played really tenaciously.
The two sides battled to a 1-1 draw in the 120th minute, and finally lost in a penalty shootout.
For the Chinese youth team.
If you meet the host country in the final, you will definitely be besieged by the fans of the home team.
But now that the matter is a foregone conclusion, Sun Baojie has no other choice but to give her blessings.
Of course, Sun Baojie's words were just a joke.
His law enforcement was officially recognized by the AFC after the game.
This shows that the competition is still very fair and just.
Faced with Sun Baojie's "self-ashamed" speech, Zeng Zheng waved his hand in an extremely bold and bold manner.
"It's okay, it's just a kick to anyone! It doesn't work for anyone!"
In recent years, the Yin Lang team and South Korea have experienced the same thing.
The national teams of all age groups have not achieved corresponding results.
As the leader of West Asia, the defeat of the Yinlang team directly affects the Asian football pattern.
At the press conference after the game, the head coach of the Yinlang team said that no matter which team the opponent encounters, it will not affect his victory in the Asian Youth Championship in his hometown.
Coupled with Yin Lang's popular momentum, after reaching the finals, Yin Lang's team seems to have already regarded the championship as a winner.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Compared to the arrogance of the Yinlang team, Yinlak, who lost on penalty kicks, is more interesting.
Facing the reporters' cameras, head coach Yin Lak bluntly stated that he would have another small time in the third or fourth place finals.
In the just-concluded Asian Cup, Yin Lak lost to his opponent 1-4.
In this Asian Youth Championship, they have been holding back their energy and want to take revenge.
That is to say.
Unlike the Yin Lang team, which is not afraid of anyone, Yin Lak attaches more importance to the Chinese youth team's ability to advance to the finals.
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On November 25, China and Japan ushered in the semi-finals of the Asian Youth Championship.
"...Welcome everyone to watch the semi-finals of the Asian Youth Championship, the showdown between China and Japan."
"I am the host Liu Jianhong."
"Judging from the schedule of both sides, because in the last game against Yinlang team, four main players did not play on Xiaotian."
"In addition, the small days have one more day of rest than the Chinese youth team, which means that these main players have the equivalent of 5 days of rest."
"From this perspective, Xiaoli still has some advantages."
"But don't forget, the China Youth Team led by Coach Zeng has shown extremely strong combat effectiveness in the group stage, except for the first game against South Korea."
"In the remaining three rounds, we will get the maximum reward at the minimum cost."
"In the four group matches, the Chinese Youth Team received a total of 4 yellow cards, and no one was injured."
"Whether they are the main players or substitutes, they are all in the rotating lineup and have received sufficient rest."
"For the Chinese Youth Team, it has been in a 'warm-up' state since the match against South Korea."
"I neither worked hard to consume my physical energy and combat effectiveness, nor did I slack off and relax my vigilance."
"If we have to say 'relax and wait for work', the Chinese youth team actually gets more rest than during the small days."
Liu Jianhong's official introduction can also be regarded as an official summary of Zeng Zheng and the performance of the Chinese Youth Team these days.
The fans who were originally ignorant suddenly realized when they heard it!
"Coach Zeng is not only a general, but also a handsome man!"
"It seems that I wrongly blamed Coach Zeng before!"
"I mentioned how the Chinese youth team played carelessly before. It turns out they were trying to preserve their strength."
"Now that we have entered the semi-finals, there are only two tough battles left. Let's wait for the hard work. Winning the championship will not be a problem!"
"I really can't listen to those media's nonsense. How can any of their coaches understand football?"
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After endorsing Zeng Zheng, Liu Jianhong began to introduce the lineups of both parties.
"For the China Youth Team, the goalkeeper is still youngster An Qi."
"The four defenders are Eric Mu, Du Wei, Zhang Yaokun, and Sun Xiang."
"The four midfielders are Xu Liang, Wang Xinxin, Sun Ji, and Yan Song."
"The two forwards are Yu Tao and Qu Bo."
"On a small day, the formation here is 361, and the goalkeeper is Fujitani Yosuke."
"The three central defenders are Satota Nakazawa, Kenji Haneda and Shohei Ikeda."
"The six midfielders are Koji Yamaze, Yuichi Komano, Kazuyuki Morizaki, Tsuyoshi Aoki, Hisashi Sato and Naohiro Ishikawa."
"The single arrow on the front line is Maeda Ryoichi."
Looking at the young man wearing a blue shirt on the court, Tang Pengju couldn't help but complain.
"Tsk, tsk, 361? What is this?"
"352 can't beat us, so you want to add another midfielder to compete with us?"
"What a beautiful idea! No matter how crowded there are, we always give food away!"
"Don't forget the Asian Cup, how you lost!"
Zeng Zheng smiled slightly when he heard this: "Coach Tang, don't underestimate the enemy, Xiaoli is famous for his ability to review!"
"Review? What are they reviewing? Pulling a striker back as a midfielder and trying to defeat us with numbers? There is no way!"
Zeng Zheng shook his head.
Pointing at the center back wearing No. 3 in the opponent's backcourt, he said: "Look carefully at that one!"
Tang Pengju looked around and saw Satota Nakazawa with blond hair. "Which one? No. 3? What's wrong with him?"