strictlysupreme Chapter 623 81 final opponent
Chapter 623 81 final opponent
Chapter 623 One-eighth final opponent
On the second day, the Chinese team's opponent in the quarter-finals came out, and it was the host team, Russia.
Russia drew with Poland in the last game and ranked second in the group with a goal difference disadvantage. They will face the first group in Group A-the Chinese team.
This round of [-] finals will be held in the famous historical city of Russia - St. Petersburg, which is also the second largest city in Russia and the so-called city of heroes in Russia. Arranging the game here is of special significance to the Russians.
After the game, the British media questioned that the match between Russia and Poland was match-fixing. On the one hand, Russia hopes to play in the quarter-finals in St. Petersburg, the city of heroes. On the other hand, the host wants to avoid the Brazilian team.
From the moment FIFA handed over the right to host the World Cup to Russia in 2011, controversy has continued.
First, England was hacked on the eve of voting, so that it was eliminated in the first round of voting, which has always made the English people grieve.
Second, the outside world has been questioning that Russia relied on bribing FIFA to obtain the right to host the 2018 World Cup.
Coupled with some venue corruption scandals before the start of the game, the World Cup in Russia has been full of turmoil, so that until now, everyone suspects Russia of match-fixing.
In this regard, the Russian head coach "Slutsky" resolutely refuted it.
"In my opinion, the Brazilian team is almost as strong as the Chinese team. If I really want to avoid it, then it is the Chinese team that I want to avoid."
MD, this can be regarded as a bridge with the Brazilians. They think that Slutsky is scolding the Brazilians in disguise.
"Russian football has traditions. It was like this in the former Soviet Union. I don't think Russian football needs to rely on others," Slutsky said forcefully.
"I repeat, this is the last time I respond to something other than the game. From then on, I will not respond to things that have nothing to do with this World Cup."
*****
After the group stage, the tragic Englishman was out again, but unexpectedly, the English fans did not return home, they turned to support the Chinese team.
Because Russia and England have had two conflicts recently. The first time was of course Russia bribed England to host the World Cup in 2011. Of course, this is the view of the British media. The second time was at the 2016 European Cup. Fans from the two countries fought in the streets of Marseille.
After that, England fans were blacklisted in Russia, and Russian fans were also blacklisted in England.
But because Putin said that Russia is exempt from visas during the World Cup in Russia, so they cannot discriminate against English people, so the security pressure is particularly high this time.
Fortunately, the England team failed to live up to expectations and was eliminated in the group stage. Just as the Russian side was relieved, the security department discovered that the English did not go back to their country, but went to St. Petersburg one after another.
"What are these Brits doing in St. Petersburg"?Facing Putin's questioning, the security officials of the Russian World Cup trembled with fear.
"It is said to cheer for the Chinese team",
Putin slammed the table in front of him, "Nonsense, they must be because of what happened two years ago, that is, what happened in Marseilles. They want to make trouble in St. Petersburg."
"Your Excellency, no matter what, as long as they don't cause trouble, we have no reason to drive them away. This is your promise."
"Hehe, you don't need to be so nervous, the British can't help it, don't worry, they will make trouble on their own soon, and then they can be justified and sent back to the UK."
*****
But this time Russia's big stupid bear was wrong. The England fans really came to cheer for the Chinese team. They hoped that the Chinese team would kill the Russian team and make Russia lose face.
In the streets and alleys of St. Petersburg, Chinese and English people drinking together can be seen everywhere.
"Let me tell you, Li Qiao should really come to the Premier League, join Manchester United, or Chelsea," said an Englishman.
The Chinese on the side said, "I think Li Qiao should keep Bayern Munich."
"No, no, the competition in the Bundesliga is too small and boring",
"But Bayern can win the Champions League, and now there is no team in the Premier League that can enter the semi-finals of the Champions League",
The faces of the England fans turned red all of a sudden. I don't know if it was the effect of alcohol or shame.
"Don't talk about it, this cup is mine. I wish the Chinese team enters the top 8 and beats Russia."
The bartender at the side couldn't listen any longer. If the Russian security department hadn't specially told the Russians not to make trouble, he might have gone up to greet the British guy with his fist.
The England fans squinted their eyes, looked at the Russians clenched their fists from a distance, smiled and said to the Chinese fans, "Did you see those big stupid bears? They wanted to hit me, but they didn't dare. Do you know why?"
Chinese fans are all pacifists, of course they don't know, "Hey buddy, I advise you not to cause trouble".
The England fans laughed again, "It's okay, the England team has been eliminated anyway, if they dare to cause trouble, then Russia will be expelled directly, and the Chinese team will automatically advance."
The Chinese fans smiled wryly. He didn't want the Chinese team to advance in this way. Besides, with the current strength of the Chinese team, there was no need for it.
The atmosphere in the bar was tense, but fortunately there was no fight in the end.
Police in St. Petersburg will be on alert until at least the quarter-final is over.
*****
Before the quarter-finals, Duan Xuan, Liu Jianhong, and Huang Jianxiang came to St. Petersburg as scheduled.
In a cafe not far from the famous "Hermitage" in the area.
"Thanks to the boys from the Chinese team, we can come to St. Petersburg," said Duan Xuan.
"Let's have a drink first," Huang Jianxiang suggested.
The three of them touched the incomparably mellow coffee.
"It's time to come to Russia to do a show. It's too boring to stay in the studio to do a show," Huang Jianxiang said.
"This time I am the team leader. Before we came out, the program team told me that the budget is limited, so we have to save a little," Duan Xuan said.
"I protest. This is against the people of the whole country. The Chinese team has finally advanced to the top 16. You let us save some money. Isn't this a curse on the Chinese team?"
Duan Xuan stuck out his tongue, Jian Xiang was so good at talking, he accidentally became a public enemy.
Liu Jianhong came out to speak. In this picturesque place, let's stop arguing. Should we talk about football?
"Duan Xuan, don't hide this time, if you offend someone, say it first, and predict the score."
Duan Xuan is always a person who sits on the mountain and watches tigers fight, this time he fell into the pit, "It must be the Chinese team that won."
"There is no technical content. If you just find someone on the street and say that, please explain why."
"It doesn't bother me, I'm a professional," Duan Xuan said with a smile.
"Russian football in Arshavin, after the golden generation of players from the 08 European Cup in Arshavin and Zhirkov retired, in recent years, it has actually been mediocre, and no particularly talented players have been cultivated."
Huang Jianxiang nodded, "Yes."
"What's right, you seem to be acting like my leader, don't forget, I am the leader."
All three laughed.
"But don't forget that Russia has the right time, favorable location, and harmonious people," Liu Jianhong said.
"We do too. Have you read the news? All England fans have come to St. Petersburg," Duan Xuan said.
"Then we have to pay attention to safety. If there are Englishmen and Russians at the same time, the three of us have to avoid it," Huang Jianxiang said.
"How hot will it be inside the World Cup stadium in St. Petersburg?"Liu Jianhong asked with a smile.
"Okay, okay, don't talk about Russia, talk about ourselves, what do you think of the Chinese team," Duan Xuan said.
"The only thing I worry about is the physical condition of the players," Liu Jianhong said.
"Yes, this is also what Chinese fans are worried about. Before I came to Russia, I communicated with fans on Weibo. Most fans are most worried about the players' bodies, because the Chinese team only has one set of main players."
"Yes, although our main force is world-class, our bench depth is not enough," Huang Jianxiang said.
"This is likely to become a factor that restricts the Chinese team from going further," Liu Jianhong said.
"But fortunately, cup games are different from league games. If the recovery plan formulated by the team doctor is scientific, that lineup can still be maintained. It depends on how Stan and Queiroz arrange it."
"Well, there is another problem, which is of great concern to the fans",
"Some fans asked, if the three of you met people from CCTV in the stadium, would you say hello, and if there were some, would you fight?"
Huang Jianxiang and Liu Jianhong smiled.
Jianxiang first said, "I really don't know, I hope it's best not to meet him."
Duan Xuan and Jianhong laughed, "Then I can tell the netizens that Jianxiang is the beauty of the three of us. If there is a fight, I will push Duan Xuan out, and then Jianxiang and I can run first."
"Fuck, what kind of team members are these? We are the TF-Boy of the football commentary circle."
Jianxiang and Jianhong first set the record straight, "This is what he said, we dare not, we know that this group has a lot of fans in China, so if you have any dissatisfaction, please find Duan Xuan."
"Okay, let's get back to business. Everyone predicts the score. As the team leader, let me go first. The Chinese team is 1-0."
"I predict the Chinese team will be 2-0," Liu Jianhong said.
"My prediction is 2 to 1," Huang Jianxiang said.
"The much-anticipated round of 3 will be held in three days, and before that, we will still bring the latest and most interesting reports to domestic audiences," Duan Xuan finally said.
After the group stage, in addition to the promotion team, another record also received attention, that is the top scorer.
Now Li Qiao and Argentina's Messi both scored 3 goals, and Ronaldo, the top scorer in the last World Cup, scored 6 goals.
The rule of the World Cup is that after entering the knockout rounds, it will become more and more difficult to score goals, so whether the top scorer of this year can exceed 6 goals, and who will win in the end are all important things to watch.
In this regard, Li Qiao and Messi generously stated in the interview that they don't care about personal honor, and most hope that the team can go further.
The computer broke down today, and it took a day to fix it, sorry, I posted two chapters together today
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