"Uzbekistan starts 433, goalkeeper No. 1 Taimur Juraev, and the four defenders from right to left are No. 2 Ulugbek Bakayev, No. 4 Ansul Ismailov, No. 5 Aziz Ibragimov, and No. 3 Shafqat Mullajonov.
The three midfielders are No. 8 Odile·Akhmedov, No. 13 Timur·Kapadze, and No. 10 Thelwell·Jeparov.
The Trident forwards are: right winger No. 11 Jasul Hasanov, left winger No. 7 Aziz Haydarov, center: 9 Alexander·Geynrikh. The substitute list is..."
Both the commentator of CCTV-5 and the commentator of TVB introduced the starting and substitute players of both sides in detail, and then introduced the characteristics of the players of both sides.
Related ceremonies were held at the scene: singing the national anthem, guessing sides, shaking hands, cheering, etc.
When "March of the Volunteers" sounded and Zhang Kuang sang loudly, he was a little excited. It was the first time for him to sing the national anthem and represent the country in such a scene.
Although the teammates are all Hong Kong Team, everyone has also learned to sing the national anthem, which is a rule that must be followed in FIFA events.
Even a few naturalized players can sing the national anthem very standardly.
"Beep--" The referee Mohammed·Subjidin from Malaysia blew the whistle to officially start the game.
The game has begun.
"China Central Television, China Central Television, good evening, audience friends, now you are watching the international A-level warm-up match, China Hong Kong Team's home game against Uzbekistan..."
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In the first ten minutes of the first half, Hong Kong Team's midfield was like an unoiled machine, stuck, jerky, and missing a few parts from time to time.
The fans were horrified to see, for example: Jack·Xu passed the ball across to Leung Chun-pong. It turned out that he was not used to his teammates' passing and receiving habits and abilities. He was used to passing the ball vigorously, but the force was slightly stronger. When Leung Chun-pong stopped the ball, the ball bounced half a meter away and was kicked away by Jeparov.
He Wei sighed in the broadcast room, "Hong Kong Team's midfielder's passing and receiving is still too tight, and the tacit understanding between teammates is not enough."
Xu Yang: "This is understandable. After all, this team has only been together for a few days. You can't expect that a team that has been together for a few days can play smooth football like Barcelona.
Give Hong Kong Team some time, I believe they will slowly knead it completely, and then their cooperation will become smoother and smoother."
He Wei: "That's true. Viewers don't have to worry. Give Hong Kong Team some time..."
In the 9th minute, Jack·Xu picked up the ball near the center circle. He looked up at Zheng Shaowei on the left and wanted to transfer the ball.
His pass was very good, but as soon as Zheng Shaowei caught the ball, the ball stopped three meters away and rolled sideways to the top of the center circle in a weird arc.
Uzbekistan's No. 10, the midfield brain, Asia Footballer Jeparov is right there.
"Ah, this mistake in catching the ball, this..." He Wei didn't even know what to say.
Xu Yang: "Well, the basic skills of Hong Kong Team's team members are still a little bit behind, it's okay..."
Jeparov was delighted to receive the unexpected ball, stopped and turned around, and put the ball on his own running route. Then he looked up and passed the ball out, penetrating Hong Kong Team's defense.
Haydarov has already started, thrusting straight behind Hong Kong Team's defense like a knife from the left.
Chan Wai-ho raised his hand to indicate offside, but the linesman did not raise the flag. Haydarov's start timing was as precise as clockwork.
Jeparov's through ball passed through the gap between Chan Wai-ho and Shane·Lowry, and a white arc rolled forward against the turf.
Haydarov sprinted at full speed, Hong Kong Team's defense line behind him was like torn paper.
Single sword.
Fan Chun-yip attacked. Hong Kong The goalkeeper was like a cheetah rushing out, his body was very low, his arms were spread out, trying to block the near corner.
Haydarov entered the left side of the penalty area, pushed with his left foot, and the ball rolled against the turf towards the far corner of the goal.
Fan Chun-yip's fingertips touched the ball, but it only deflected the ball a little, without changing its trajectory towards the goal at all.
Just when everyone thought the ball would go into the goal, a red figure flew to the goal and kicked the ball out of the goal frame.
When everyone took a look, it turned out to be Shane·Lowry.
But before everyone could applaud, Uzbekistan's No. 9 Alexander·Geynrikh quickly made a follow-up shot, and Fan Chun-yip saved again and failed to save.
1:0.
"Ah, the ball was scored. It's a pity to lose this goal. Shane·Lowry already saved the ball, but I didn't expect it to be lost." He Wei sighed.
Xu Yang said nothing.
TVB Jade's Chung Chi-kwong and Wong Hing-kwai also expressed regret. Chung Chi-kwong said, "In 9 minutes, Hong Kong Team lost the ball. Zhang Kuang hasn't even received the ball. The defense is not good. This is not okay."
Wong Hing-kwai: "Yes, no matter how big superstar Zhang Kuang can kill everyone in Europe, if he can't even catch the ball and the defense is losing the ball, then how can he play?"
The moment Uzbekistan scored, Hong Kong Stadium was quiet for a moment.
Then Uzbekistan cheers erupted from the Expeditionary Force stands. The sound was not loud, but it was particularly harsh in this stadium with more than 40,000 people.
Alexander·Geynrikh rushed towards the corner flag area, clenching their fists and roaring.
Haydarov and Jeparov ran over to give him high fives. The expressions on the three people's faces were obvious. They should indeed be in the lead. Judging from the first ten minutes of the game, Hong Kong Team's midfielder couldn't even hold the ball.
Troussier is really ugly.
France stood on the sidelines with his hands on his hips, his mouth pressed hard, and the wrinkles on his forehead twisted into ravines.
He shouted something to the court, and his gesture was "hold on". Zhang Kuang also clapped his hands to encourage his teammates: 'If you lose a ball, the sky will not fall. Everyone, hold still and pass the ball to me!'
But Hong Kong Team's players were obviously not stable yet, so they restarted the ball. Zhang Kuang passed the ball to Leung Chun-pong. Leung Chun-pong slipped and almost kicked the ball directly to the opponent.
Fortunately, Zhang Kuang quickly snatched the ball back with his quick eyes and hands, and then he shouted to Leung Chun-pong, "Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, this is not your level, just be steady."
Seeing that Uzbekistan's player was about to attack, he originally wanted to kill the opponent directly, but after thinking about it, he passed the ball to Cris Kang.
Cris·Kang looked back at him, took a deep breath, and nodded.
Finally, Hong Kong Team stabilized a little over the next few minutes.
In the 16th minute, Lee Chi-ho received a cross pass from Shane·Lowry on the right. He did not blindly cross the ball, but took the ball forward three steps.
Uzbekistan's left back Mullajonov pressed forward to press. Lee Chi-ho kicked the right foot out of the way and passed the ball to Cris Kang who was penetrating forward.
Cris Kang did not stop the ball and directly kicked Zhang Kuang who crossed into the penalty area.
Zhang Kuang takes the ball with his back.
Ibragimov was behind him, Ismailov was stuck from the side, and the two people sandwiched him in the middle.
But Zhang Kuang's body sank slightly, stepped on the ball with his left foot, pulled it to the left, and then turned around sharply.
His movements were not large, but they were as fast as an electric shock.
Ibragimov's center of gravity was shaken, half a beat slower, Zhang Kuang had turned around, stretched out his right foot, and fired a powerful long-range shot!
"Zhang Kuang, a powerful long shot from outside the penalty area..."
The ball flew towards the goal against the turf with great force and a very tricky angle.
Uzbekistan Goalkeeper Juraev flew out and touched the ball with his fingertips!
But it was useless, the ball still rolled into the goal!
The ball went in!
1:1.
"Ah, the ball went in, went in, went in, Zhang Kuang, Zhang Kuang, in just 16 minutes, he represented Hong Kong Team and scored his first goal in FIFA's A-level competition!
He blocked two encirclements by himself, turned around and shot across the encirclement. Wind and thunder arose just in front of the arc, and a shooting star shot through the air!
Just now, he protected the ball with his back and turned away cleanly. The blocking of the two defenders was completely reduced to the background.
This long-range shot from outside the penalty area was earth-shattering, like thunder on the ground, tearing apart the opponent's entire defense line in an instant.
All the confrontation and pulling failed to trap him. At this moment, he lit up the court alone." He Wei shouted excitedly!
Chung Chi-kwong: "Good thing, good thing, good thing, the ball went in, Zhang Kuang, Zhang Kuang, he scored the first goal representing Hong Kong Team. This was his first shot in the field and he scored the ball. The scoring efficiency is extremely high."
Wong Hing-kwai: "Yes, the scoring efficiency is extremely high, and he doesn't seem to use much force. He just catches the ball outside the penalty area, and then facing the two defenses, he pulls the ball, turns around, and then takes a long shot, and the ball goes in."
Chung Chi-kwong: "Haha, yes, it feels like he scores goals easily like a coach's teaching performance to young students on the training field..."
"Zhang Kuang! Zhang Kuang! Zhang Kuang..." The 40,000 fans in the audience immediately shouted out the name Zhang Kuang in unison, which was deafening!
Zhang Kuang also ran to the corner flag area excitedly, then jumped up, turned around, waved his hand again, and roared!
Immediately afterwards, the team members of Hong Kong Team ran over to celebrate. Now everyone felt relieved and not so nervous and worried.
Zhang Kuang used this goal to stabilize the morale of the army, not only the players, but also the coaching staff. Troussier shook his fist excitedly.
The military morale of the fans has also stabilized, and the military morale of public opinion has also stabilized.
The most important thing is that Zhang Kuang's suggestion was adopted against all opinions, and Hong Kong Football Association and He Family were transferred from Zhang Kuang to Hong Kong.
In the box of the stadium, the owner of the He Family clinked glasses and had a drink with relevant senior officials, and was quite happy.
On the Internet, many fans are also discussing heatedly.
"Ah, China national football team scored New Zealand in 2 minutes at Wuhan, and Hong Kong Team barely equalized in 16 minutes? Haha, that's it? Where is Hong Kong Team bragging about? Aren't you going to enter World Cup? It's so hard to beat Uzbekistan?"
"Zhang Kuang is not as powerful as I thought. Can't he carry the entire team on his own? Why did it take 16 minutes to tie with the opponent?"
"Zhang Kuang is rubbish. Apart from bragging and relying on Manchester United's whole team to help him brush up his information, he is actually a superstar who has been blown out. He is actually a bunch of rubbish!"
"..."
"Haha, I'm laughing so hard. Zhang Kuang's information was generated with the help of Manchester United's entire team? Come on, tell me why Manchester United helped Zhang Kuang is brushing information? Isn't it good to help Rooney? Isn't it good to help their own youth training? Is it not good to help a China person? What is the reason for Manchester United to do this?"
"The reason? The reason is of course to make money from China. Do you know how much money Manchester United can make from China by packaging Zhang Kuang? You idiots are obviously being Zhang Kuang and Manchester United teamed up to harvest, and Zhang Kuang is still blowing it, it's really rubbish. If Zhang Kuang alone wins Uzbekistan, I will stand on my head and eat flying!"
"Ah, standing on your head and eating cock? Are you serious? Come, come, come, tell me your address, I will go to the site to supervise, do you dare?"
"What's there to be afraid of..."
Mainland websites are very divided, but netizens of Hong Kong are surprisingly unanimous in blowing up Zhang Kuang.
Even the voices of those who were extremely opposed to Zhang Kuang fell silent for the first time. They secretly decided to see the outcome of the whole game. If they lost, then it would be up to them to see how they would complain.
The game continued! After Hong Kong Team gained confidence, the Hong Kong Team players controlled the ball more smoothly at their feet.
And the cooperation is becoming more and more skillful. Even if a teammate makes a mistake, the team can make up for it.
In the 22nd minute, Leung Chun-pong passed the ball back to Chan Wai-ho. The power of the ball was half a beat smaller, and Geynrikh rushed forward like a wolf smelling blood.
When Chan Wai-ho stopped the ball, he already felt the pressure behind him. He tried to pass the ball horizontally to Shane·Lowry, but Geynrikh's leg stretched over and he was about to poke the ball away.
Shane·Lowry flew over from the side and flew sideways. The spikes came first and shoveled the ball out of the sideline in front of Geynrikh's toes.
It was clean and touched the ball first.
Geynrikh fell to the ground and raised his hand to indicate a foul, but the referee shook his head.
Chan Wai-ho gasped and pulled Shane·Lowry up from the ground and patted his back.
Fan Chun-yip slapped his gloves hard twice in front of the goal, rushed to the defense line and shouted, "Don't relax! Don't give this kind of ball again!"
Troussier's clenched fists on the sidelines loosened.
He turned around and said something to Bai He on the bench. Bai He nodded and began to take off his coat to warm up.
The Hong Kong fans in the stands were silent for a while, and then someone took the lead in singing.
The song was a cheering song adapted from the Cantonese song, and the lyrics were temporarily changed. "Hong Kong Team, don't be alarmed, we will support you."
The sound was not loud, but slowly spread from a small area to a large area.
Zhang Kuang heard singing near the center circle.
He is not in a hurry to show his absolute strength now. The current Hong Kong Team needs to be run-in, and needs to be run-in under great pressure.
If he ends the suspense early, the effectiveness of the training will be greatly reduced.
Therefore, he did not show himself excessively. However, it did not mean that he did not show himself at all.
In the 25th minute, after receiving a long pass from Jack Xu, he threw away the two defensive players Akhmedov and Bakayev of Uzbekistan Team. He held the ball and ran for twenty meters, leaving the two men far behind.
The entire Uzbekistan defense was in chaos, and they all gathered around to strangle Zhang Kuang. As a result, the holes in the defensive line were widened. Zhang Kuang took advantage of this and passed the ball comfortably to Zheng Shaowei, who was rushing forward.
Zheng Shaowei didn't expect to receive such a comfortable ball in the penalty area, so he shot with excitement!
Then... the ball jumped over Uzbekistan goalkeeper Juraev, also jumped over the crossbar of the goal, and flew towards the audience!
Chung Chi-kwong: "Zhang Kuang, Zhang Kuang, running wildly with the ball, too fast, passed the ball, Zhang Kuang passed the ball, okay, Wai Jai entered the penalty area, single-handedly, shot... ah! This!"
Wong Hing-kwai: "Yeah, I'm afraid Wai Jai got a little excited and didn't control the angle well, so he kicked the ball away. In fact, this ball is not difficult!!"
Chung Chi-kwong: "It's okay, it's okay. If it's kicked away, it's kicked away. At least we saw the cooperation between Zhang Kuang and his teammates, which shows that it's useless for the opponent to only defend Zhang Kuang. As long as the other players of Hong Kong Team seize a chance, it will be a nightmare for the opponent!"
He Wei: "This ball... Tsk, what a pity, Zhang Kuang passed the ball too well. Our players are still not stable enough when facing a late kick."
Xu Yang: "Yes, I didn't expect that Hong Kong Team players also have this problem. I thought only China national football team players would have it."
He Wei: "Ahem, well, maybe everyone has similar psychological quality."
In the 28th minute, Jeparov grabbed the ball from Li Weilian in the midfield, and then sent a scalpel-like through ball. This through ball penetrated Hong Kong Team's defense. It should not have been done.
Haydarov once again intervened from the left. This time Fan Chun-yip attacked more decisively, rushing out of the penalty area and scooping the ball away.
Haydarov couldn't close his feet quickly enough and collided with Fan Chun-yip. The two of them rolled and fell on the turf.
The referee did not blow the whistle and Fan Chun-yip touched the ball first.
Fan Chun-yip got up from the ground, patted the grass clippings on his body, and smiled at Haydarov.
Haydarov shook his head and ran away.
At the 34th minute, the game was playing faster and faster, as if the players on both sides had started to get excited and turned on the rampage mode. The whole process was as fast as pressing the fast forward button.
Fan Chun-yip's big-footed goal kick was pushed back by the Uzbekistan defender. Jack·Xu got stuck in his position in advance. After stopping the ball with his chest, he directly passed the ball to the left with a long pass.
Zheng Shaowei caught the ball on the left sideline. Facing Bakayev's defense, he did not break through. Instead, he took a step inside and knocked the ball horizontally to Cris Kang who was inserted in the middle.
Cris Kang took the ball at the top of the center circle, and Uzbekistan's two midfielders Akhmedov and Kapadze surrounded him at the same time.
But Cris Kang did not stick to the ball. He pushed with his left foot and gave the ball to Li Weilian who was on the right side.
Li Weilian caught the ball on the right side of the penalty area, and then rushed to the baseline with the ball. He looked up in front of the penalty area and saw that Zhang Kuang had already started.
He didn't wait for the ball to stop, and directly made a low pass. The ball brushed against the turf in front of the goal, as fast as a red lightning.
Zhang Kuang cut in between the two central defenders.
The timing of his start made Ismailov completely unable to keep up. Ibragimov stretched out his foot to block it, half a beat too late.
Ismailov stretched out his hand to pull, but only caught a handful of air.
Zhang Kuang stretched out his right foot before anyone else, pushed the ball with the arch of his foot, and rolled into the near corner of the goal.
Juraev's reaction was already very fast, but the ball's path was too close. When he got off the ground, the ball had already entered the net.
The ball went in.
2:1.
This kind of ball is not difficult at all for Zhang Kuang.
He Wei's voice burst out from the broadcast room, and the voice was so high-pitched that it broke. "It's in, it's in, it's in, the ball is in! Zhang Kuang! Zhang Kuang! Zhang Kuang scored the second goal, and China Hong Kong Team overtook the score!"
Zhang Kuang scored twice. This was an inverted triangle pass from Li Weilian. Zhang Kuang grabbed the spot in front of the goal and pushed the ball into the near corner to score!
He breaks through two obstacles in one go and enters the formation alone. He does not change his composure at the end of the goal and sends the ball into the net lightly. He who is not overjoyed in victory and not discouraged in defeat, who has thunder in his chest and whose face is as flat as a lake, can be called a general.
Two defenders blocked him before and after, but they couldn't stop him from moving forward. At the critical moment in front of the goal, he chose the calmest way to deal with it. He didn't make a big shot, but only used a steady push to break through the opponent's goal."
Xu Yang answered quickly from the side, "The key to this goal is Hong Kong Team's top-level cooperation, which is very rare. This is not a goal achieved by Zhang Kuang's personal strength, but a goal achieved by the entire frontcourt of Hong Kong Team.
First, Hong Kong Team's goalkeeper passed the ball with his big feet, Zheng Shaowei received the ball from the wing, and passed it to midfielder Cris Kang, Cris Kang passed it again To the winger Li Weilian, Li Weilian quickly made the inverted triangle pass, Zhang Kuang rushed into the penalty area to meet the ball with a billiards-style putt, and the ball just went in!
This combination is very smooth and very fast, which fully demonstrates the technical characteristics of Hong Kong Team, a small and fast player. The Uzbekistan player who is slow to turn around cannot react at all..."