Torres's goal plunged the China team into complete despair, while the Spanish team cheered. Bosque also applauded the goal on the sidelines.
Although the Spanish team had an overwhelming advantage over the China team due to the disparity in strength, they still had to be wary of capsizing!
With a two-goal gap, there was almost no chance for the China team to make a comeback.
"The Spanish team scored a second goal before the end of the first half. Torres played at the level of a world-class striker. He used the ball to break through Li Weifeng. Li Weifeng, who was selected as the best defender in Asia by FIFA, was also helpless. This is the gap between the top European players and Asia. We can't change it through subjective will.
The Spanish team leads the China team by 2: 0. It can be said that as long as the Spanish team doesn't make any mistakes, then the China team's ambition to create a miracle will be difficult to achieve. No, to be exact, it is almost impossible.
Under such circumstances, we must still hope to see the China team show a brave and fighting attitude! "
The hearts of the China fans in the stands of the Ellis Park stadium seemed to be immersed in the cold sea, just like the players on the field.
Before stepping on the stage of the World Cup 14 final, the China players more or less had some ambition, but reality cruelly told them that they could only accept the situation where they were powerless.
The first half of the game ended quickly. The players of the two teams walked to the players' tunnel for the halftime break.
Back in the locker room, the atmosphere of the China team was very depressing.
This was the first time Qin Xiong had faced such a heavy atmosphere in the locker room since joining the national team.
No one was willing to speak. Many players looked dispirited and depressed, as if they were preparing to attend the funeral of their relatives.
Arihan's words were like the wind blowing in their ears, unable to cheer the team up because the reality of their skills being inferior on the field was too cruel!
They were not beasts trapped in a cage, but more like prey waiting to be devoured.
Qin Xiong stood up and said lightly, "We are from China, a world without football. Standing on the stage of the World Cup, we not only have to complete the game, but also fight! Fight on behalf of China!
No one likes failure, but sometimes failure is placed in front of us. We have to endure, accept, and do our best to resist and fight back!
On the grassy field, I, Qin Xiong, will either leave with my head held high with an awe-inspiring victory!
Otherwise, they would have to carry the flag and not fall even if their opponent destroyed everything!
Today, I am fighting for myself, for my teammates, and most importantly, for China!
Our souls must not be extinguished, our spirit must not be lost. Even if we are covered in wounds, we must move forward! "
As soon as Qin Xiong's voice fell, the locker room was silent, but there was a burning passion in the hearts of all the players!
Qin Xiong stood up and put on his jersey and shoes again. He walked to the door of the locker room and lowered his head with a smile.
This was perhaps the most bitter match of his professional career, but at the same time, it was the match he was most proud of!
No matter what, this was the World Cup that every player dreamed of!
He was much luckier than many superstars who had no chance at the World Cup.
When he raised his head again, his face was serious. Behind him, Liu Yi, Li Weifeng, Feng Xiaoting, and the others tacitly lined up behind Qin Xiong.
Qin Xiong opened the door of the locker room and stepped out. The other teammates kept up with his pace, and then walked out of the players' tunnel as a whole team.
They walked into the stadium as if they had just started, unlike the Spanish team who walked into the stadium in a relaxed and free manner.
The second half of the game began, and the China team did not give up, just like the Chinese fans in the stands who had adjusted their mental state after the halftime break.
The China fans did not cheer in a tragic way, but were enthusiastic and active!
At this moment, the China team made them feel proud!
At this moment, the China fans were participating in the World Cup!
At this moment, the China people were enjoying the World Cup!
This was football, China's football.
On the field, the China players were trying their best to contain the Spanish team's attack. Qin Xiong retreated again and again to assist, then dribbled the football and single-handedly invaded the Spanish team's half of the field, and then … there was no then.
Every attack and defense was like a part of life.
Success or failure was completed in a very short time.
In the face of this continuous success or failure, the players' willpower and spiritual quality were vividly reflected.
This was also the charm of football!
Every time the China team's defense was successful, the Chinese fans in the stands would cheer.
Every time the China team started to attack, the Chinese fans in the stands would cheer!
The Spanish team had actually begun to lean towards controlling the game instead of attacking fiercely.
Because their ambition was to achieve a monarch's hegemony!
Therefore, on the basis of a two-goal lead, they could completely restrain and play. On the one hand, they could ensure that the victory was in their hands and further crush the slim hope of China's comeback! On the other hand, they were conserving their energy for the semi-finals.
Qin Xiong's sweat had already soaked his jersey. In the hot summer of South Africa, he was burning his energy. If he did not release it at this time, he would have to wait at least another four years!
The Spanish players on the field and the fans in the stands were surprised by the enthusiasm of the China fans.
They were amazed by the China team's focus and investment in the game under adversity.
They still maintained a tight formation and still seized every opportunity with a low probability of success to break through the defensive line.
The China people were still playing football!
The moment the final whistle sounded.
The score on the scoreboard was 2: 0, with Spain in front and China behind.
There was a spectacular scene in the stands of the Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg.
The Chinese fans stood in the stands with their arms around each other's shoulders, forming a spectacular red. It was not a scary red, nor was it an imposing red. It was a red that was brimming with enthusiasm, a red that was proud of itself!
The China national anthem began to sound in the Ellis Park stadium. The singing was loud and clear, as if it could shake the sky and spread in all directions!
The China players stood on the field, standing in place, unwilling to move, as if they were attached to the field and had no intention of leaving.
Their World Cup was over!
They made it to the top eight, a result that exceeded expectations.
However, at the moment when they should be satisfied and happy, they looked into the distance, yearning for the Durban Stadium in the semi-finals and the Soccer City Stadium in the finals …
They had infinite nostalgia and reluctance, but there was no regret or loss!
The Asian champion lost to the European champion, and it was a complete defeat!
This was the gap, and this was the result of inferior skills.
The dark horse miracle would not always happen. The World Cup was a stage for strong teams, a game for the strong.
The humble China team set off waves here, but in the end, they were swallowed up by the raging waves.
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