In the Frankfurt World Cup Stadium, the passionate cheers in the stands did not diminish.
The Portuguese team completely suppressed the China team in the last five minutes of the game, while the China team awkwardly blocked the opponent's shot with a human wall.
Shao Jiayi's header next to the goalpost blocked Figo's curveball shot. Xu Yunlong suspected that he used his arm to block Deco's long shot and was complained about by the Portuguese players.
In the last minute of injury stoppage time, Ronaldo was knocked to the ground by Qin Xiong after he broke through Zhao Junzhe horizontally on the periphery.
The two men seemed to have extended the unremarkable grudge in the Premier League to the World Cup, and some verbal disputes broke out.
Ronaldo thought that Qin Xiong's tackle was a red card move, but Qin Xiong smiled indifferently and turned his head to leave. If he took off the socks on his feet, there would be at least two cuts on them, and there would be slight contusions on his calf muscles that were faintly aching.
The game ended when Ronaldo's free kick went over the crossbar.
"The game is over. The China team tenaciously forced a draw with the powerful Portugal team. Unfortunately, we were unable to maintain our lead in the game until the end of the game.
But we should give a round of applause to the China team. This is a day that Chinese football will go down in history.
Because we got the first point in the World Cup finals.
This draw will not improve the situation of the China team, but compared to the last World Cup where they lost all three games, we should see the progress of the China team, even if this progress is only because we have a superstar player.
Qin Xiong took care of the two goals of the China team in the World Cup finals so far. He drove the national team forward with his personal strength. We should pay tribute to this young captain!
After two rounds of games, the situation in Group D had become clear.
The Mexican team and the Portuguese team had the same four points.
The China team and the Angola team had only one point.
In the last round, the Mexican team and the Portuguese team had a direct confrontation, and the China team had to play against the African team, Angola.
If the Mexican team and the Portuguese team shook hands and made peace, then the two teams would go through together.
But the subtle part of the situation was that if the Mexican team and the Portuguese team were to fight, both teams would be at risk of being eliminated.
The outcome of the match between Mexico and Angola is a draw.
The Chinese team and the Portuguese team were also tied.
If Mexico lost to Portugal, and China lost to Angola, Mexico's qualification would be snatched away by Angola.
On the other hand, if Portugal lost to Mexico, and China defeated Angola, then China could squeeze out Portugal.
The probability of these two situations happening was minuscule, but it was always possible.
Therefore, we can continue to look forward to the final match.
Moreover, I think the fans should calm down now. Even if China can't qualify, it's a great honor to be able to participate in this World Cup. We should continue to cheer for China! "
After the game, Qin Xiong took the initiative to walk up to the captain of the Portuguese team, Figo. He took off his jersey and swapped places with him.
Figo, who was nearing the end of his career, patted Qin Xiong on the shoulder. It seemed like the encouragement of a senior to a junior. The two exchanged jerseys and went their separate ways.
Qin Xiong still led his teammates to thank the China fans in the stands.
The fans were not reconciled to losing to Mexico, but the tie with Portugal was a surprise to the fans.
Qin Xiong's wonderful long-distance raid to break the goal in the game was worth remembering for the rest of their lives.
China's first point in the history of the World Cup was obtained today. Qin Xiong helped China create history. Even if it was insignificant in the eyes of others, it was a feat in the hearts of the fans who supported and loved him.
Because only those who really understood China's football could understand how difficult it was for him to do it!
After the game, Alihan praised the team's performance and said that they would go all out to win the last group game. As for whether they could advance to the knockout stage, he said that it would not affect the spirit of the China team.
Portugal's manager, Alihan, criticized China's tactics with resentment. He thought that if the China team continued to develop like this, it would be difficult for them to keep up with the pace of the times and would always be in a state of lagging behind.
To put it bluntly, Scolari wanted to say that the China team did not learn from the good, but chose to use crooked methods.
Scolari was naturally contemptuous of the China team's tactics of defending and counterattacking. He was the head coach of the World Cup champion and the famous 3R combination that once played dazzling and gorgeous attacks.
The tie with Portugal was unanimously praised in China. The China team's intensive defense was also described as a manifestation of tenacious spirit.
Qin Xiong's breaking through the goal alone was even more legendary. Almost all sports television stations would repeatedly broadcast the clip of him breaking through the goal.
China's last group game would be played in Leipzig. The next morning, the team left Frankfurt for Leipzig.
Qin Xiong spent most of his time catching up on sleep during the journey.
After a season of fatigue and exhaustion, plus the preparation and campaign during the World Cup, as well as the travel, his physical condition was probably the worst in the team.
After arriving at the hotel in Leipzig, Qin Xiong went back to his room to rest and slept until dinner time.
He casually put on a casual outfit and went to the hotel's restaurant.
As soon as he walked into the restaurant, he was startled by the sound of firecrackers.
Colorful ribbons fell from the top of his head.
He was stunned to see that the restaurant was decorated as a birthday celebration venue. The hanging banner read: Happy Birthday, Captain Qin!
The national team's teammates and coaching staff prepared a surprise for Qin Xiong.
June 18th.
Qin Xiong's 21st birthday.
Even Qin Xiong himself had forgotten.
But the national team did not forget.
They even made an exception and invited Sylvia and her brother to the hotel to celebrate Qin Xiong's birthday together.
His teammates did not prepare any gifts. After all, it was not so convenient to go out and buy something casually. It would not be good enough.
But they prepared a birthday banquet for Qin Xiong in the hotel, which already made Qin Xiong very touched.
His teammates came up to say a few words of blessings. Qin Xiong responded with a smile and then sat down with Sylvia.
Qin Xiong picked up his teacup and said to everyone, "Thank you for spending so much effort to celebrate my birthday. We tasted the bitter fruit of failure in Germany. Maybe the future is not bright, but we are together. I still say the same thing. When we leave, we will not have any regrets! I hope everyone can work hard together! "
Forcing a draw with Portugal in the game actually gave the China team a boost of confidence.
Even a strong team like Portugal could not beat them!
It could be said that the China team lacked experience. The psychological quality of the game was not as strong as the other opponents.
But learning from the failure, summarizing the experience, quickly adjusting, and with the captain and coach's persuasion and comfort, everyone's mentality was now relaxed.
No matter how lowly the China team looked to the outside world, and how difficult it was to move forward.
But this was our World Cup!
A World Cup without a trace of regret!
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