South Korean commentators: Zhang Kuang's goal looked like a League Two striker's finish...
Chung Chi-kwong: "Good evening, everyone. Welcome to watch the first round of the top ten qualifiers of the 2014 Brazil World Cup Asia district, the match between China Hong Kong and South Korea. I am Chung Chi-kwong."
Wong Hing-kwai: "Hello everyone, I am Wong Hing-kwai. This game, Hong Kong Stadium is full. Thirty-nine thousand eight hundred and seventy-six people. This is since It is the sixth time since Zhang Kuang joined Hong Kong Men's Football Team that the house is full. Whenever we play home games, it is almost always full. It can be seen that the addition of Zhang Kuang is a huge help to Hong Kong Team."
Chung Chi-kwong: "Well, yes, if Zhang Kuang hadn't joined, there wouldn't be Hong Kong Team's opponent tonight, because Hong Kong Team might not even be qualified to enter the top 10, and the chances of entering the top 20 in history have been very few.
Tonight Hong Kong Team's opponent is South Korea Team. This is the first time in history that the two teams have met in the final stage of World Cup qualifiers. Hong Kong Team has never entered the top ten before, while South Korea Team has entered the World Cup finals seven times in a row."
Wong Hing-kwai: "There is no doubt about the strength of South Korea Team. They are one of the top four of Asia and ranked 35th in the world, but Hong Kong Team has Zhang Kuang.
Zhang Kuang just performed a hat trick in the UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United defend UEFA Champions League. His state is the biggest variable in this game."
Chung Chi-kwong: "Let's take a look at the starting lineups of both sides. On Hong Kong Team's side, Troussier formed a three-back formation and played a 361 defensive counterattack.
Goalkeeper Fan Chun-yip, captain. The three central defenders are Cheuk Cheuk, Shane·Lowry and Chan Wai-ho. The two wing-backs, Lee Chi-ho is on the right and Poon Yiu-cheuk is on the left.
In the midfield, Leung Chun-pong and Bai He act as the defensive midfielders, with Jack·Xu in front of them. In the frontcourt, Cris·Kang and Kwok Kin-pong are on both sides, with Zhang Kuang alone at the front."
Wong Hing-kwai: "In this formation, when defending, there are five defenders. When attacking, two wing-backs press up, turning into three midfielders and two wings.
Troussier has led many teams under France, and he is very familiar with the three-center-back system. The key to this formation is the up and down ability of the two wing-backs. Lee Chi-ho and Poon Yiu-cheuk will be very tired tonight."
Chung Chi-kwong: "On South Korea Team's side, Choi Kang-hee arranged 4-2-3-1. Goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong. Defender line, Choi Hyo-jin, Lee Jung-soo, Kwak Tae-hwi, Park Won-jae. Double back midfielder, Ki Sung-yueng and Kim Sang-sik. In the front court, Kim Bo-kyung is on the right, Lee Keun-ho is on the left, Koo Ja-cheol is in the center. Park Chu-young is at the front."
Wong Hing-kwai: "The core of South Korea Team's offense is Koo Ja-cheol. His connection in the front midfielder position is the hub of South Korea Team's offense. In addition, Lee Keun-ho's breakthrough from the left is very threatening. Hong Kong Team's right defense will put a lot of pressure on Lee Chi-ho."
Chung Chi-kwong: "Troussier said before the game that Hong Kong Team is not here to serve as a foil today. Sir Huang, what do you think?"
Wong Hing-kwai: "I think Troussier is right. With Hong Kong Team and Zhang Kuang, anything is possible. But South Korea Team is not a weak team, they have a strong overall. If Hong Kong Team wants to win, they must defend well and counterattack quickly."
Chung Chi-kwong: "Okay, the players from both sides are ready to enter. Let's watch an advertisement first. When we come back, the game will officially start."
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He Wei: "Director Zhang, this is the first time in history that Hong Kong Team has entered the top ten. Facing an opponent like South Korea, how do you think Hong Kong Team should play?"
Zhang Lu: "Hey, first of all, it must be defensive counterattack. South Korea Team's strength is higher than Hong Kong Team. This is an objective fact. But Hong Kong Team has Zhang Kuang, Zhang Kuang's counterattack ability is top-notch than Asia's, and can even be said to be top-notch in the world. Therefore, as long as Hong Kong Team defends well and counterattacks quickly, he will have a chance."
He Wei: "Troussier arranged a three-center-back formation. This is the system he commonly used in France. Director Zhang, what do you think is the key to this formation?"
Zhang Lu: "The key to the three-center-back system lies in the up-and-down ability of the two wing-backs. Lee Chi-ho and Poon Yiu-cheuk have to run constantly, press forward when attacking, and retreat when defending.
In addition, the defense between the three central defenders is also very important. Cheuk Cheuk, Shane·Lowry and Chan Wai-ho, these three people must form a whole, and the South Korea Team forward cannot take advantage of the loophole."
He Wei: "The core of South Korea Team's offense is Koo Ja-cheol. His connection in the attacking midfielder position is the hub of South Korea Team's offense. Director Zhang, what do you think of this player?"
Zhang Lu: "Koo Ja-cheol is a player with good skills, broad vision, and very threatening passing. In my opinion, no matter how good he is, he is only at the Asia level. He can still be defended if he thinks of ways.
For example, Hong Kong Team's defensive midfielders are Leung Chun-pong and Bai He, so someone must keep an eye on him. He cannot be allowed to take the ball and turn around comfortably. If one person cannot do it, then there will be two, so that he can effectively prevent South Korea Team's attack."
He Wei: "Well, Zhang Kuang is playing as a lone forward today, and his range of activities will be very large. Director Zhang, what do you think of China Hong Kong Team's offense?"
Zhang Lu: "Zhang Kuang plays as a lone forward, which is actually more free than a double forward. He can drop back to the midfield to get the ball, or he can move to the wing.
South Korea Team's defenders, Lee Jung-soo and Kwak Tae-hwi, are experienced veterans, but their speed is not very fast. If Zhang Kuang hits behind, it will be very difficult for them."
He Wei: "Okay, the players from both sides have already entered the stadium, and the next step is the pre-match ceremony. The referee is Nawaf Shu Clara from Bahrain. He is an experienced international referee and has officiated the AFC Champions League final."
Zhang Lu: "Bahrain referees generally have strict enforcement standards. South Korea Team's defensive actions are always relatively large, so they should be careful."
South Korea Team appears first.
Jung Sung-ryong walked in the front, with the captain's armband on his left arm. His expression was calm and he looked straight ahead.
Lee Jung-soo, Kwak Tae-hwi, Ki Sung-yueng, Koo Ja-cheol, Park Chu-young came out one after another.
South Korea players are wearing white away jerseys, and the red numbers are very eye-catching under the lights.
Hong Kong Team then appeared.
Fan Chun-yip is at the front, he is the captain and the spiritual leader of this team.
There was a calmness unique to an old goalkeeper on his face.
Cheuk Cheuk, Chan Wai-ho, Lee Chi-ho, Leung Chun-pong, Bai He, Cris Kang, and Kwok Kin-pong came out one by one.
Finally, there is Zhang Kuang. He is wearing a red home jersey with No. 33 on his back. His expression is very light and there is no emotion at all.
But the moment he stepped onto the turf, a huge roar erupted from the Hong Kong Stadium stands.
"Zhang--kuang--!"
"Hong Kong--!"
"WeareHongKong--!"
On the three stands, red flags were waving. There was a huge banner raised above the fans' heads, which read, "Zhang Kuang--Made by Hong Kong".
Zhang Kuang looked up at the banner and moved the corner of his mouth slightly.
Players from both sides stand in the center circle.
The head referee Nawaf Shu Clara stood in the center of the center circle, lowering his head to check his watch. His two assistant referees stood outside the sidelines on both sides, and the fourth official stood on the sidelines.
The live broadcast sounded, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Hong Kong Stadium. 2014 Brazil World Cup Asia district qualifiers, China Hong Kong vs. South Korea. Now, please all stand up and sing the national anthem of both teams."
First play the South Korea national anthem.
In the stands of South Korea fans, the white Tai Chi flag was waving. The South Korea players put their hands on their chests with solemn expressions.
Then came "March of the Volunteers". Hong Kong Stadium fell silent instantly.
The eyes of more than 30,000 people were focused on the slowly rising flag in the center of the stadium.
Zhang Kuang stood in the queue, with his hands on his chest, singing the national anthem loudly.
The other teammates were singing, not loudly, but very clearly.
The national anthem ends.
The stadium is boiling again.
Next comes a handshake, side selection, and then both teams take their respective positions!
Shu Clara looked at his watch and blew the whistle.
"Beep--!"
The game begins.
He Wei: "China Central Television, China Central Television, dear viewers, good evening, everyone, what you are watching now is 2014 Brazil World Cup In the first round of Group A of the top ten qualifiers for Asia, China Hong Kong Team plays South Korea Team at home..."
Chung Chi-kwong: "Okay, with the referee's whistle, the 2014 Brazil World Cup Asia top ten regional qualifiers, China Hong Kong vs. South Korea, officially begins.
Hong Kong Team wears a red jersey and attacks from left to right. South Korea Team wears a white jersey and attacks from right to left."
Wong Hing-kwai: "Hong Kong Team's formation uses five defenders when defending. Lee Chi-ho and Poon Yiu-cheuk retreat to form a line with the three central defenders. Only Zhang Kuang is left in front."
Chung Chi-kwong: "South Korea Team pressed forward at the beginning. Koo Ja-cheol took the ball and moved it to the right. Kim Bo-kyung was dribbling the ball, and Lee Chi-ho was guarding him..."
In the 2nd minute, South Korea Team attacked for the first time. Koo Ja-cheol took the ball in the middle and knocked it back to Ki Sung-yueng. Ki Sung-yueng moved to the right.
Kim Bo-kyung tried to cut inside after receiving the ball, but Lee Chi-ho got stuck, so Kim Bo-kyung had to pass back.
South Korea Team's first attack was neutralized.
Chung Chi-kwong: "Lee Chi-ho's defense is very stable. He didn't make a move rashly, he just blocked the inside line, so Kim Bo-kyung could only go outside."
Wong Hing-kwai: "Yes, Lee Chi-ho has a lot of experience. It seems that he is very aware of Kim Bo-kyung's habit of cutting inside to shoot, so he does not give Kim Bo-kyung space to cut inside. It seems that Hong Kong Team should have done a lot of analysis on South Korea Team's players before the game and had a specific response plan."
Chung Chi-kwong: "Troussier's coaching work is very professional and serious..."
In the 7th minute, Koo Ja-cheol passed the ball from the middle, Lee Keun-ho cut in from the right and shot long-range with his left foot, Fan Chun-yip fell to the ground and confiscated it.
Chung Chi-kwong: "Lee Keun-ho's shot is very powerful, but the angle is too right. Fan Chun-yip holds it very steadily."
Wong Hing-kwai: "Hong Kong Team's defense retreated too deep for this ball. When Lee Keun-ho cut inside, no one stepped forward to force him. Fortunately, Fan Chun-yip was focused."
In the 14th minute, Zhang Kuang retreated to the midfield to catch the ball, held Kim Sang-sik with his back, then turned around, passed Ki Sung-yueng's defense, and shot a cold arrow from 25 meters away.
Jung Sung-ryong flew and lifted the ball over the crossbar.
Zhang Kuang was ready to celebrate, but he didn't expect the ball to be saved by the opponent's goalkeeper? This surprised him a little. This South Korea Team player is quite capable. He is worthy of being one of the top four Asia. It seems that he cannot be underestimated.
Chung Chi-kwong: "Zhang Kuang! Turn around, pass Ki Sung-yueng, and shoot from a long distance! Jung Sung-ryong saves it! Hong Kong Team's first shot created a threat!"
Wong Hing-kwai: "This is Zhang Kuang. He retreated to the midfield to get the ball, and South Korea Team's midfielder felt uncomfortable. Kim Sang-sik couldn't hold him, and Ki Sung-yueng's defense was half a step too slow. After Zhang Kuang turned around, there was room for a shot."
Chung Chi-kwong: "Cris Kang went to take the corner kick. Hong Kong Team's corner kick, Zhang Kuang was in the penalty area. South Korea Team sent two people to mark him, Kwak Tae-hwi and Lee Jung-soo."
Wong Hing-kwai: "When the corner kick came out, Zhang Kuang jumped up! It was hit! Unfortunately, it was deflected. The ball went out of the baseline."
Chung Chi-kwong: "For this ball, Kwak Tae-hwi pulled Zhang Kuang when he took off, but the referee did not call it."
Wong Hing-kwai: "This is a small disadvantage of the home court. If it is an away game, the ball may be whistled. But in Hong Kong Stadium, the referee generally will not call a foul at this time, for fear of being said to be the home whistle."
In these ten minutes, it felt like South Korea Team controlled the situation on the court, but Hong Kong Team used quick counterattacks to form two attacks.
Although South Korea Team didn't concede the ball, such a quick reaction made them terrified.
In the 19th minute, South Korea attacked and got a corner kick. Ki Sung-yueng took the left corner kick into the penalty area. Park Chu-young nodded forward and hit the goal. The ball bounced into the far corner.
Fan Chun-yip failed to save and the ball was scored.
Hong Kong 0:1 South Korea.
Chung Chi-kwong: "The ball went in. Park Chu-young's header gave South Korea Team the lead. Ki Sung-yueng's corner kick was very accurate, and Park Chu-young's forward swing was very beautiful. Fan Chun-yip tried his best, but the angle of the ball was too tricky."
Wong Hing-kwai: "This lost ball, Hong Kong Team's defense has a problem. When Park Chu-young took off from the front point, Shane·Lowry did not follow him. A central defender cannot let his marking object take off so easily when defending a corner kick."
Chung Chi-kwong: "Hong Kong Team is behind now. Troussier is on the sidelines. He is not in a hurry. He is calmly reminding the players to stay calm. It seems that he has a mental plan and may not be able to guard against South Korea Team."
Wong Hing-kwai: "Yes, it's only twenty minutes, don't rush. Hong Kong Team There is Zhang Kuang, there is a chance at any time."
He Wei: "The ball was scored, South Korea Team scored first, Hong Kong Team's defense had problems, I have to say that South Korea Team is stronger than Hong Kong Team on the whole, Director Zhang, what do you think Hong Kong Team should do next?"
Zhang Lu: "Hey, don't worry, no matter how many goals South Korea Team scores, as long as Hong Kong Team scores more goals. What Hong Kong Team needs to solve now is how to quickly deliver cannonballs to Zhang Kuang. As long as Zhang Kuang has the support of cannonballs, there will be a chance."
The commentary by South Korea KBS's ace host Seo Ki-cheol and the most popular commentator Lee Yong-soo is quite exciting.
Seo Ki-cheol: "Haha, South Korea Team is ahead. Zhang Kuang is really strong, but Hong Kong Team only has one Zhang Kuang, so it's useless. As long as South Korea Team scores more goals, it's okay to let Zhang Kuang score one or two goals."
Lee Yong-soo: "Zhang Kuang's ability... Well, I don't know why he is so strong in Europe. At least so far South Korea Team has successfully defended him. I believe he won't have too many opportunities in the future..."
In the 24th minute, South Korea Team's attack failed and the ball came to Fan Chun-yip's feet. He passed the ball to Shane·Lowry. Shane·Lowry made a long pass from the backcourt without saying a word.
Zhang Kuang started at the first moment when Shane·Lowry passed the ball. South Korea Team's two central defenders Lee Jung-soo and Kwak Tae-hwi immediately tried to block Zhang Kuang, but they didn't even touch the corner of their clothes.
Zhang Kuang succeeded in countering offside, resulting in a single shot. South Korea Team goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong struck out to the edge of the penalty area. Zhang Kuang smashed the ball with his right foot past the goalkeeper and pushed towards the empty goal.
South Korea Team's defender Kwak Tae-hwi rushed the fastest. The moment Zhang Kuang hit the goal, he rushed into the penalty area and then made a sliding tackle...
Unfortunately, he was still a step too late and the ball went into the goal before his tackle!
The ball went in!
Hong Kong Team 1:1 South Korea Team.
Chung Chi-kwong: "Zhang Kuang! Single shot! Passed the goalkeeper! Hit the goal - Kwak Tae-hwi! Kwak Tae-hwi's tackle... GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL, the ball went in, in, in, in, Zhang Kuang equalized the score for Hong Kong Team, it was amazing."
Wong Hing-kwai: "Zhang Kuang, that's amazing. This is an anti-offside single shot that doesn't seem to be very difficult, and then it passes the goalkeeper's shot. This is too easy for Zhang Kuang, haha, 1:1."
He Wei: "It's in, it's in, it's in, the ball is in, Zhang Kuang, the score was equalized in the 24th minute. This is a very simple single goal with anti-offside, South Korea Team was careless."
Zhang Lu: "Hey, Zhang Kuang's startup speed is too fast. It can't be compared with the two defenders of South Korea, so in Shane· The moment Lowry passed the ball, Zhang Kuang started, and for South Korea Team goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong's level, Zhang Kuang easily passed him.
Now South Korea Team is going to have a headache. He is worried that there will be too much space for Zhang Kuang in the backcourt when attacking. If he doesn't attack with a large number of people, Hong Kong Team has 9 players defending, and it will be difficult for South Korea Team to succeed. Hehe!"
KBS host Seo Ki-cheol: "Oh, this, we lost the ball. Kwak Tae-hwi's tackle was just a hair away, and Zhang Kuang succeeded in the sneak attack."
Lee Yong-soo: "I didn't expect that the world's top scorer would rely on a sneak attack to score a goal. This is a goal with no aesthetics and no technical content. It looks like the goal of a striker in the EFL League Two league..."
Seo Ki-cheol: "Yes, this goal really has no technical content at all, except for the two defenders who started slightly faster than South Korea Team..."
Zhang Kuang ran towards the corner flag area after scoring a goal, then jumped, turned around in the air, moved his hands downwards, and roared after landing!
Then the players from Hong Kong Team ran over to celebrate together.
Hong Kong Team's bench players all rushed out to cheer, and Troussier also excitedly punched the air three times.
South Korea Team's head coach Choi Kang-hee gritted his teeth and shook his head helplessly. After all, he still failed to guard against Zhang Kuang.
The audience at the scene was so excited that their cheers almost lifted the roof of the stadium.
You want to know how many years China National Team has been Korean-phobic? China National Team has never broken South Korea Team's goal so easily. Zhang Kuang finally let out a bad breath for all China fans.
Of course, it would be better to bloodbath South Korea Team next, and they would be happier that way.