The Confederations Cup semi-finals are approaching.
The Spanish coaching staff went to Krasnodar to inspect the preparation location for next year's World Cup in advance.
Mignano and the players stayed in Kazan and conducted normal training.
The rising sun covered the turf with a layer of golden gauze.
Dewdrops wetted the players' hair.
"The Chilean team's style of play is very tough and they commit a lot of fouls."
"Especially that guy Medel!"
"Isn't the opposing coach a famous Barcelona player? He will ask his players to restrain themselves."
"Peach? He's not exactly a celebrity."
"Li, someone is looking for you!"
far away.
A large number of film crews came over enthusiastically.
Duan Xuan stretched out his hand excitedly: "Li, I finally have a chance to see you!"
The CTV5 program team has prepared a program "2018 World Cup Tour" in advance.
For teams like Spain, Germany, Chile, Mexico, and Russia that qualified early, the film crew decided to take advantage of the Confederations Cup to collect materials in advance.
There is no specially prepared photo studio.
Everyone sat on the ground.
Duan Xuan picked up a small whiteboard and said expectantly: "Li, come up with the best lineup in your mind."
"active duty!"
Li Kang took the pen and drew the eleven small circles in the 4-3-3 formation without thinking.
When it came time to fill in his name, he couldn't help but fall into thinking.
"Goalkeeper: Neuer."
De Gea on the side looked sad.
"Full-back: Alaba."
"Central defender:."
"Midfielder: You wrote something repetitive here. How come both positions have your own name."
The program team patiently "corrected" it.
The teammates laughed.
The accompanying sign language teacher was also making gestures affectionately.
Li Kang smiled. He was so absorbed in thinking that he accidentally wrote his own name twice.
The assistant quickly came closer and reminded in a low voice: Don't take it too seriously and pay attention to the recording time.
Immediately afterwards.
Li Kang filled in the remaining blanks with the names of teammates he had worked with.
Duan Xuan asked questions step by step.
"We all know that La Masia is where your dream begins, right? Leverkusen is it?"
"My favorite coaches are: Top and Wenger, Del Bosque."
"My favorite clubs are: Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal."
"The players you like are: There are too many, can you just name a few?"
"Your outlook for the 2018 World Cup."
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More than an hour later.
The program team ended the interview with satisfaction.
The staff also presented small mascot dolls of the 2018 World Cup to the players.
The relaxed and happy program recording briefly dissipated the solemn atmosphere before the game.
A few days later, the Confederations Cup semi-finals came.
Sochi First Stadium.
The Chilean fans were very vocal and inspired the Red Army on the field.
"CTV5! CTV5! Good evening, viewers."
"The live broadcast for you now is the 2017 Confederations Cup semi-finals."
"Chile vs. Spain."
"The game begins!"
"Wearing red jerseys, attacking from left to right is the Chilean team."
"Goalkeeper: Bravo."
"Defenders: Beausejour, Jara, Medel, Isla."
"Midfielder: Aranguiz, Marcelo Dias, Vidal."
"Forwards: Sanchez, Vargas, Sahar."
"Wearing a white jersey, from the right, Oops! Isco was tackled!"
"As soon as the game started, Medel gave the Spanish midfielder a powerful blow!"
"The referee is under a lot of pressure. It is a difficult decision to make a card or not!"
Li Kang and Saul were sitting in the audience.
When the latter saw the referee taking out the yellow card, he couldn't help but applaud vigorously.
The coaching staff was dubious about the team doctor's physical examination report, and was reluctant to let his core face the Chilean team with a strong playing style. They were afraid that something would go wrong, so they did not dare to let him be selected for the squad.
As for Saul? The main reason is that this kid has had a minor problem with his kidneys recently.
Command area.
Chile coach Peach vigorously raised his hand to signal the team to strengthen their attack.
His tactical style is: attack! Still attack.
The 15th minute of the game.
Thirty-meter area in the Spanish half.
Busquets and Vidal started a head-on confrontation.
pity.
No matter how accurate the defensive prediction is, it cannot make up for the gap in physical confrontation.
The Bayern midfielder, who was like a bull, squeezed out the Barcelona midfielder.
Snapped!
Busquets fell to the ground and covered his face in pain.
The referee blew his whistle to signal a foul to the Chilean team.
Vidal spread his hands in frustration and explained aggrievedly that he had done nothing.
"Judging from the slow-motion playback."
"Vidal's arm touched Busquets' chest."
"But why is he covering his face?"
Busquets kept track of the situation through his fingers.
Seeing that the referee did not give him a card, he had to get up quickly.
20th minute of the game.
Carvajal received a pass from Cork.
Break through from the right to near the baseline.
Cross from kick to foot.
The football lifted off the ground, set off an arc, and plummeted into the penalty area.
Under the interference of Medel, Morata struggled to complete the header!
Bravo stretches his body and catches the football easily!
"Perform normally."
"Bravo of the Chilean national team is a super goalkeeper!"
The 33rd minute of the game.
Sanchez moved around on the left side of the penalty area.
After swaying out of the space, he shot furiously!
The football touched the turf and skimmed towards the near post.
De Gea fell to the ground and jumped sideways to resolve the danger.
"Whoever defends is a grandson."
"Both sides gradually stopped being rigid about midfield transitions."
"I believe the goal will come soon!"
The 42nd minute of the game.
Pique launched a long pass from the backcourt.
Cork quickly rushed to the point of impact.
As the football was falling, Chilean central defender Medel jumped up high after a run-up and slammed his knee into Koke's back!
The Atletico Madrid youngster screamed and fell to the ground in pain.
The whole place was in an uproar.
The boos instantly flooded the First Stadium in Sochi.
"A tough penalty test."
"The team doctor enters."
"Red card!"
"Uncontroversial red card!"
"Medel paid the price for his impulsiveness! He seems unable to perform the duties of a central defender. The Chilean coaching staff should consider returning him to the midfield position."
"I think Medel was the best defensive midfielder during his time at Sevilla."
"Once you are unable to gain a positional advantage, it is difficult to avoid fouling to block your opponent."
A few minutes later.
The chaos subsided.
There is nothing wrong with Cork. He has been gaining weight under Simeone's guidance in recent years and has changed from "Xavi's successor" to "Koker's fat man".
Some attribute points have been moved from skills to defense!
Next game.
Eleven-man Spain vs. ten-man Chile.
Studio.
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[Alright, Spain will defeat the Chilean team immediately!]
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【Ruby God of War Card!】
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[It’s hard to say, but the Chilean goalkeeper is the national team’s version of Bravo, a true god from twelve yards out!]
The competition is getting more intense.
The Spanish team no longer insists on passing the ball and passing the ball.
Ramos repeatedly penetrated the penalty area from the left rib.
Carvajal and Alba set off misplaced bombing of the penalty area on both wings.
Bravo resisted with high resistance and repeatedly resolved dangerous situations.
83rd minute.
Ramos hit a perfect header!
Bravo lets go!
Isco scores with a complementary shot!
Chile 0:1 Spain.
finally.
The referee blew the whistle to end the game.
Spain advances to the Confederations Cup finals.
The team members were skinned by the tenacious Chilean team and lay panting on the turf.