Chapter 172 The Helpless Ending

Chapter 172 The Helpless Ending

The match between Belgium and Turkey has attracted a lot of attention, because the Czech Republic defeated the host Switzerland before, so the hope of the Swiss team is very slim. The result of the match between Belgium and Turkey will directly affect the outcome of Group A. line situation.

Although Digan could not appear on the stadium due to the suspension, he still sat in the stands and watched the game with the staff of the Belgian Football Association.

The Belgian team took control from the start of the game, Kompany, Vermaelen and Van Buyten formed a solid wall in front of the penalty area in the defense, and Nihat, the most threatening striker of the Turkish team, was completely defeated by Kompany It is difficult to pose a threat to Belgium's goal if it is marked to death.

Coupled with Fellaini sweeping back and forth in the midfield, it was difficult for the Turkish team to organize an effective offense fifteen minutes before the game, and they could only use long-range shots to seek opportunities to score.

The most surprising thing is Bailey, who replaced Proto as the main goalkeeper in this game. Although Digan knew that Bailey's future football career would not be smooth, but at present, his level is still very high. Resist, let Turkey's long-range shots, it is difficult to be effective.

Belgium has done a good job on the defensive end, but the offensive end is the same as Turkey. It is difficult to make a difference. Miralas is working hard, but compared with Digan, his level is obviously much worse. More often, The Belgian team can only rely on Dembele's personal breakthrough to find opportunities.

The frontcourt couldn't start, and Antiiennis had no choice but to let the team withdraw and stabilize the defense first. He had discussed with Digan before the game. If he could score one point in this game, he would be considered as completing the task.

But if Turkey can be won, it will naturally be the best result.

Degan was also secretly anxious in the stands. Now it seems that the Belgian team has controlled the rhythm of the game, but Turkey is still not in a hurry, and Degan will not be naive to think that Trim is just like this Ability, the old stuff definitely hides the back trick, and behind the calmness of the Turkish team, there must be a conspiracy hidden.

But Türkiye's conspiracy has not waited to be revealed, the Belgian team scored a goal!

Fellaini made a steal in the midfield and made a long pass. Miralas returned to the top of the penalty area. Dembele, who was in fifth gear, rushed forward like crazy, shot a low shot, and hit the goal. Soil? The Turkish goalkeeper was caught off guard.

The Belgian team is so ahead! ?

Digan was also baffled. The ball just now was not an absolute chance. When Miralas was fighting for the top, there were two defensive players of the Turkish team next to him, and Miralas actually got it. Then there was Dembele's long shot from outside the penalty area.

what is this?

Show the enemy weak?

But there is no such way to show weakness! ?

luck?

This seems to be the only way to explain it. First of all, although Fellaini has good ability, he definitely does not have the ability to make a direct long pass from the backcourt and find teammates in the frontcourt. The right position, just rubbing the top of the head, and then Dembele's long-range shot also touched the foot of the Turkish defender and changed the line.

All right!

In any case, even if it is luck, the Belgian team scored a goal. This is always good news. As long as the score can be maintained until the end of the game, Turkey, which lost the ball, can only choose to die in the next two games. This makes it easier for Belgium.

Dembele, who scored the goal, was very excited. This was his first goal for the national team in an official game. Coupled with people's doubts before the game, he seemed to have found a way to vent at this moment, roaring and rushing. He turned to the camera on the sidelines, and then lifted the jersey up, revealing a line of words inside.

team leader! We are waiting for you!

The big screen at the scene gave this close-up shot, and Degan couldn't help but feel moved when he watched it. He suddenly felt like Haji from Romania in the European Cup in 2000. At that time, Haji was also suspended. In the last round, Romania reversed and eliminated England when they were not favored by people all over the world, giving Haji the last chance to represent the national team.

Not only Dembele, but many Belgian players rushed to the bottom of Degan's stand, shouting Degan's name together.

They all know that it is thanks to Degan's recommendation that they can be selected for the national team and represent the country. Otherwise, no matter how powerful these young people are, if they want to appear on a big stage like the European Cup, they still have to wait. wait!

While Degan was moved, he suddenly discovered a detail. The head coach of the Turkish team, Trim, came to the sidelines and called Nihat to his side. He was mysterious and didn't know what he was talking about.

In the next game, Degan quickly discovered the problem. Nihat, who was originally standing behind Hakan Suker, suddenly shifted to the left side. Great Altentop replaced Nihat. Turan's The location premise appeared on the right side. The midfielder, who was originally in a parallel position, suddenly became a pentagon.

After moving to the wing, Nihart's good technique, fast speed, and strong impact ability were brought into play at once. He made several consecutive crosses from the wing. Although he couldn't pass Kompany's head, he was surprised. The Belgian was in a cold sweat.

Opposing Nihat is Lombalz, who is not weak in pressing and attacking, but under the impact of Nihat, his defense has become a short board.

Under the Turkish team's continuous side attack, the Belgian team's originally solid defense began to show loopholes. At the end of the first half, Nihat made a surprise attack from the side, suddenly cut inside, and crossed Altentop. The latter made a false shot and sent the ball to Hakan Suker's feet. Fortunately, Kompany made a decisive kick in time and poked the ball out. Otherwise, it would be really dangerous.

Although the first half was still 1:0 and the Belgian team led, but in the last 20 minutes, the Turkish team was basically controlling the rhythm of the game, and the Belgian players were obviously a little flustered.

In the locker room, Antiiennis kept emphasizing some of the team's problems in the first half, and then Degan mobilized again. Unfortunately, after the start of the second half, only five minutes later, the Turkish team scored. It was Nihat who scored the goal.

Nihat, who had already moved to the wing, suddenly appeared right in front of the penalty area, received a return pass from Hakan Suker, and shot directly into the net with a low shot. Lay's goal was exactly the same.

The score was tied, and the youthful shortcomings of the Belgian team began to be highlighted. The lack of a leader on the court who could restrain these young people made the Belgian team become more and more impatient.

This game is the first time for most young people on the field to participate in an international competition, and they all hold back their energy and want to win the tough bone of Turkey.

But the more impatient, the more things backfire. Youth means instability. After the first 25 minutes of the first half, I am afraid that no one can deny the strength of these young people, but when they were impatient and unable to attack for a long time, they began I deny myself.

what to do?

This question mark is drawn in the minds of every Belgian player.

In the 65th minute of the second half, even bigger troubles arose. Fellaini put Nihat down behind his back and was sent off by the referee. He was not dominant in the scene, but now he played less. One person, it can be said that Belgium has no hope of winning this game.

In the next game, Belgium retreated and defended across the board, hoping to hold this point, but the Turkish team did not want to give the Belgian team a chance to breathe. wave of offensive.

Although the Belgian team endured very tenaciously, but the disadvantage in numbers, not to mention the lack of Fellaini's iron gate in the midfield, the defense naturally couldn't be as stable as before.

Finally, in the 78th minute of the game, the Turkish team overtook the score. It was Nihat who scored the goal. Hakan Suker shot and was blocked by Bailey. Nihat grabbed Vermaelen In front of him, he kicked the ball in.

When they were leading, the Belgian team wanted to win the game. After the score was equalized, they thought that one point was acceptable. Now that the score has been overtaken, Antiiennis hesitated again.

Counterattack across the board, trying to equalize the score, but what if there is a loophole in the defense and another goal is scored by the opponent?

You know, this is a single round-robin group match, and it is possible to wait until the end of the three games, and a goal difference will be the absolute right to qualify.

Antiiennis was in a dilemma, but Turkey took advantage of this momentum to aggressively press the offense and strive for more goal difference. Antiiennis understands the truth, and Trim naturally understands it better.

But fortunately, the Belgian team withstood the pressure at the last moment, and the score of 2:1 was maintained until the end of the game.

The defeat at the beginning obviously made the high-spirited Belgian fans unsatisfied with the result. After the game, the head coach Antiiennis was also besieged by reporters from Belgium at the press conference.

After losing the game, Antiiennis was naturally disappointed, but in the face of accusations, he showed a tough side: "The game was indeed lost, but I also saw a positive side in this game. Those young people on the stage performed very well. They showed their due strength. The loss is my responsibility. I made mistakes in commanding on the spot. When I was leading, I was a little conservative. After being overtaken , I missed the opportunity to counterattack again, so the loss is not the responsibility of the players, if I want to bear the responsibility, I will bear the brunt!"