In the next game, Hong Kong Team showed a lack of interest in attacking, and Lebanon Team launched a general attack.
In the 70th minute, Matouk received a through ball from Moughrabi on the left side of the penalty area, passed Shane·Lowry and then volleyed the far corner from a small angle. Fan Chun-yip fell to the ground and confiscated the ball.
In the 76th minute, Atwi made a pass from the middle, and Mohammed's single-handed push was blocked by Fan Chun-yip's legs.
Chung Chi-kwong: "Mohammed! Single shot! Fan Chun-yip! Fan Chun-yip saved it! He blocked the ball with his legs! It's so critical! This save saved Hong Kong Team's clean sheet!"
Wong Hing-kwai: "Fan Chun-yip's save was the goalkeeper's instinctive reaction. Mohammed's shot was very fast. Fan Chun-yip didn't have time to think. He just stretched his legs subconsciously. But it was this instinctive reaction that blocked the ball."
In the 83rd minute, Zreik took a long shot from outside the penalty area, Fan Chun-yip missed the ball, and Mohammed made a supplementary shot that was cleared by Chan Wai-ho on the goal line.
Chung Chi-kwong: "Zreik long shot! Fan Chun-yip took the shot! Mohammed made a follow-up shot, Chan Wai-ho! Chan Wai-ho cleared the ball on the goal line! It's too dangerous!"
In the 86th minute, Hong Kong made a substitution.
Troussier replaced Zhang Kuang with Chan Siu-ki, which indicates that Hong Kong Team will no longer attack, and Hong Kong Team will retreat.
When Zhang Kuang walked off the court, Hong Kong fans of Beirut Sports City Stadium stood up and applauded, and Zhang Kuang waved to the stands.
Chung Chi-kwong: "Zhang Kuang was replaced. He scored three goals and one assist today. His performance was quite impressive. All Hong Kong fans stood up and applauded."
Wong Hing-kwai: "Substituting him, Troussier also sent a clear signal. Hong Kong Team will focus on defense next, and then it depends on Lebanon's ability. If he can score a redeeming goal, it can be regarded as leaving some face to the home team."
Chung Chi-kwong: "Of course, they have to rely on their true abilities, Hong Kong Team will not give in."
In the 89th minute, Atwi hit the goal directly with a free kick, and Fan Chun-yip punched out with a single punch.
There was 10 minutes of added time, and it was delayed for a few minutes due to fans causing trouble.
In the 101st minute, Lebanon had the last chance. A corner kick was taken, Mohammed headed the ball towards the goal, and Fan Chun-yip held the ball on the goal line.
"Beep! Beep! Beep--!"
The final whistle blows.
Final score: Lebanon 0:4 China Hong Kong.
Lebanon The players were all disgraced and extremely disappointed with themselves. Hong Kong Team gave them ten minutes of opportunity to attack, but they did not score a goal.
Now they really have no face. Before, they could complain about Hong Kong Team and Zhang Kuang. Zhang Kuang left the field and gave them more than ten minutes to attack, but they still couldn't score a goal...
The fans at the scene became even more angry, and the whole audience shouted, "Refund! Refund! Refund!!"
He Wei: "The referee blew the whistle for the whole game. This game is over. Let us congratulate China Hong Kong Team. They have achieved two consecutive victories and are temporarily ranked first in Group A with a goal difference advantage. The second ranked team is Iran Team.
Such points and rankings are an ideal moment for China football in the top ten. Let us congratulate them, and also congratulate Zhang Kuang, who scored three goals again in this game. He has scored 7 goals in two games in the top ten, ranking first in the scorer list."
Zhang Lu: "Hey, let's congratulate Hong Kong Team and congratulate Zhang Kuang. Although this game is not very exciting, winning is always happy."
He Wei: "Director Zhang, please help us analyze the content of this game..."
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After the game, Zhang Kuang accepted the best of the match award and was interviewed by reporters.
Reporter: "Zhang, congratulations on leading the team to victory again, and congratulations on your three goals and one assist. How would you rate this game? Do you think it was easier than the game against South Korea Team?"
Zhang Kuang: "Thank you for your congratulations. I didn't feel that this game was easier than playing against South Korea Team. I scored four goals against South Korea Team, but I only scored three goals in the game.
In addition, South Korea is one of the Asia Four Little Dragons supported by United States. Culture, economy, sports, etc. are all flourishing. South Korea has a strong national power, so it is not surprising that it can have such a level of football.
But Lebanon is different. They are a country that is being made things difficult and suppressed by the Western Alliance headed by United States. The country is struggling to survive and the people's living standards are low. It is not easy for them to be like this.
Therefore, I think some things cannot simply be judged on the surface, but have to look at the underlying reasons. I don't think Lebanon is bad. Even China National Team didn't enter the top ten, but Lebanon did. Are they bad? They're not bad."
Reporter: "Then what do you think of the protests from Lebanon fans during the game?"
Zhang Kuang: "This is normal. Fans, everyone wants their home team to win, win, and play well. It is normal for them to have emotions or even break down when their ideals are not achieved.
When Europe also has many teams that lose, many of their fans will act excessively. For example, when Manchester United played against Barcelona, their fans also collapsed and made trouble.
So, for this kind of thing, I just look at it, it's okay, it's normal. I think Lebanon can play like this, it's quite impressive. After all, they don't have many players playing in the Europe league like Hong Kong Team, and they don't have a popular star player like me.
If they really want to become a strong team in Asia and not let the fans down, then they should select more talented and capable players and send them to the Europe league for development. When they have a few Europe players who have studied abroad, I believe they will not be worse than Hong Kong Team, nor will they be worse than Japan, South Korea, Australia and Iran."
Reporter: "You said it very well. Thank you for accepting the interview. I wish you a happy life!"
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After the interview about Zhang Kuang ended, it immediately caused a violent response on the live broadcast platform.
MyScore platform comment area:
"I think Zhang Kuang is right. South Korea has a strong national power and many players have studied abroad. Europe has strong financial support and friendly support from the US and Western allies.
And what does Lebanon have? With no money, no one, and no allies to support it, such a team can reach the top ten, which itself shows the resilience of this country, what more can you ask for?"
"As a China person, why do I feel hot when I hear this? I feel like we are not as good as Lebanon. At least they have entered the top ten, and we have not even entered the top ten."
"Hey, Zhang Kuang is not in Yin Yang and our national team, right? But after hearing what he said, it really makes sense."
"I think Zhang Kuang is right. The most fundamental reason why Lebanon is not as good as South Korea is that Lebanon doesn't want to be a dog to United States. He wants to be his own man.
But being a human being comes with a price. The country is poor and it is difficult to develop in all aspects. But South Korea is different. If you just lie down and be a dog, everything will be better, the economy will be better, the culture will be better, sports will be better, football will be better, everything will be better.
So, China National Team doesn't work, have you found the problem? Some people are stubborn, why do they have to stick to a five-thousand-year civilization? What's wrong with being a dog? As long as you can get rich and develop, what's the point of being a dog like South Korea?"
"Fuck, no, talking about football can lead to an ideological war? Are you talking about superiority?"
"Being a dog, you will live a good life that everyone envies. But being a human, life will be difficult and you will make enemies everywhere. Which do you choose, be a human or a dog?"
"Don't talk about ideology, just watch football. There are so many powerful football countries in the world. Are they made by treating them like dogs? If a dog can become a powerful football country in the world, then why is United States not number one in the world of football? He is not good at his own football. How can he cultivate the football of a country that treats him like a dog? A bunch of idiots."
"It's over, it's over. Anyone who talks about this in football in the future will be banned."
"Isn't this disturbing the view? No, everyone didn't realize that we were talking about the national team? Why did the conversation end up sidetracked?"
"Ah, no, there are sober people. Sure enough, China There are people crouching tigers, hidden dragons everywhere. Sober people can't appear!"
"..."
The post-match press conference also began.
When Lebanon coach Bouk walked into the press hall, the expression on his face was very calm. He sat down and crossed his hands on the table.
Reporter: "Mr. Bouk, Lebanon lost the game. How do you evaluate this game?"
Bouk was silent for a few seconds. "There is nothing to say. Among the opponents in the top ten, China Hong Kong Team is not a weak team. Even South Korea Team was defeated by them, so it is not surprising that we lost.
All I can say is that we will find out our problems and continue to improve ourselves. Other than that, there is nothing else to say."
Reporter: "Lebanon scored zero points in two rounds. The qualifying situation is very serious. Do you still have confidence?"
Bouk: "Now is not the time to talk about losing confidence. The Big Ten has just begun, and there are still six games to come. We will analyze this game, find out the problems, and then improve. No team will collapse after two losses."
He didn't say much, got up and left.
Later, Troussier took Fan Chun-yip into the press hall.
Reporter: "Mr. Troussier, Hong Kong Team won, with six points in two rounds and first in the group. What do you think?"
Troussier: "Tonight's victory belongs to the players, they did what they can. China Hong Kong Team has slowly established the temperament of a strong team, which is a great thing.
As for first place in the group, this is all temporary. I hope that by the end of the top ten games, we will still maintain this ranking, and that will be the time to celebrate."
Reporter: "Zhang Kuang scored three goals today, and his number of goals in the top ten games has reached seven. It can be said that China Hong Kong Team is shouldered by Zhang Kuang alone. Aren't you worried about this kind of partial performance? What if Zhang Kuang cannot participate for some reason?"
Troussier: "It's a lie to say that I'm not worried, but Hong Kong Team can't help it now. We are lucky to have Zhang Kuang to rely on, so we don't think about anything else.
Besides, doesn't Manchester United also depend on Zhang Kuang? Barcelona doesn't depend on Messi? Real Madrid doesn't depend on Cristiano Ronaldo? Top players will become dependent on whichever team they go to. This is a normal phenomenon."
Reporter: "What is your goal against Iran and Hong Kong Team in the next game?"
Troussier: "Iran is one of the top four of Asia. It's too early to talk about the next game. Take it one game at a time. Make sure you don't lose first, and then try to win."
Reporter: "..."
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After the press conference, Troussier returned to the locker room and announced the disbandment of the team because the next top ten game would not start until September 11th.
Troussier: "Everyone, in the next three months, you only need to do two things, one is to ensure your health, and the other is to maintain your condition.
If I do these two things well, I will have the confidence to continue to score points in the next round of the top ten games. Come on, everyone."
"Come on!" the players shouted in unison.
The next step is for the players to return to the hotel and then start to go their separate ways. Some have to return to the league to continue playing football, and some are in the league break and will go on vacation.
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Major relevant media also reported on this game after the game:
The title of "South China Morning Post" is. "Zhang Kuang has three goals and one assist, Hong Kong 4 vs. 0 Lebanon! Two consecutive wins in the top ten, first in the group"
The title of "Oriental Daily News" is. "Four goals to kill Li! Hong Kong Team wins two consecutive top ten games!"
The title of "Ta Kung Pao" is. "Zhang Kuang continues to show his power, with three goals and one assist, winning consecutive top ten games!"
The title of Lebanon's "An-Nahar" is. "Zhang Kuang destroyed Lebanon's defense line, Lebanon lost 0 to 4!"
The title of Lebanon's "Al-Anwar" is. "Lebanon's World Cup dream was shattered by a China person!"
China Xinhua News Agency's title is. "Zhang Kuang has three goals and one assist, Hong Kong Team has won two consecutive top ten games!"
CCTV "Sports News" broadcast. "Beijing time on the evening of June 8, 2014 Brazil World Cup In the second round of Group A of the top ten qualifiers for Asia, China Hong Kong Team defeated Lebanon Team 4-0 in the away game.
Zhang Kuang scored three goals and one assist, and Fan Chun-yip kept a clean sheet. This is the first time in history that Hong Kong Team has entered the top ten, with six points in two rounds, temporarily ranking first in the group..."
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Dubai in July, the temperature is 45 degrees, and the air sticks to the skin like a red-hot iron plate.
Zhang Kuang pulled the hotel curtains tightly, leaving only a crack, set the air conditioner at 21 degrees, and lay on the sofa in the living room of the suite, scrolling through his mobile phone.
There was a glass of lemonade with ice on the coffee table. The water droplets on the wall of the glass slid down the glass, leaving a small circle of wet marks on the table.
In the private swimming pool outside the balcony, several girls were having fun in the water. The sound of splashing water came in through the floor-to-ceiling glass, and it was muffled, as if there was a layer of quilt between them.
These girls were met by Zhang Kuang at Dubai. No, it should be said that they were introduced by his old friends - the girls from France Study-Abroad Squad. They couldn't get along for the time being, so they introduced these girls.
One is a model of Lebanon origin, named Layla.
One is a dancer from Brazil, named Carlotta, who performs in a hotel Dubai.
There is also a wealthy girl from local United Arab Emirates named Noor. Her family runs a jewelry business and she drives a pink customized version of the Big G.
The three of them got along surprisingly harmoniously, and Zhang Kuang was also happy and relaxed.
He had no competition tasks or training arrangements, so he practiced endlessly every day. The three girls had already begun to ask their friends for help.
Of course, in addition to training, Zhang Kuang also has transfer messages occasionally sent by Jonathan on his phone, as well as vacation photos sent by several teammates in the group.
Because the transfer window is coming soon, the transfer calls are coming one after another.
Jonathan Barnett, Zhang Kuang's manager, when he sent the first screenshot in early July, Zhang Kuang was lying on the sofa eating grapes.
The screenshot is the official quotation letter sent by Juventus sports director: liquidated damages clause of 150 million euros is activated, five-year contract, annual salary after tax of 18 million euros, signing fee is additional, and the proportion of portrait rights is also included.
Below Jonathan typed a line: "They have increased the price for the third time this month. Zhang, just nod your head and I will fly Turin right away."
Zhang Kuang spit out the grape seeds into a tissue and typed a line: How many times have I told you, I won't go this season. If you can't understand what I mean, then I will change my agent.
Jonathan replied in seconds, "Okay, okay, okay. You are the boss, I listen to you."
Jonathan shook his head and ended the communication with Zhang Kuang. Zhang Kuang was too opinionated. As an agent, he had no permission at all and felt like an assistant.
However, he had no choice but to become so strong that he was afraid that Zhang Kuang would kick him out.
You must know how popular he is in the football circle now as the agent of the world's top scorer, with all kinds of top resources at his disposal.
The next day, Bayern Munich's intermediary called Jonathan: The transfer fee can be paid at will, the annual salary is two million more than Juventus, and the contract period is filled in by Zhang Kuang himself.
Jonathan replied, "I can reply to you on behalf of Zhang. Zhang will not leave this season Manchester United. We will cooperate again if we have the opportunity in the future."
Jonathan sighed on the other end of the phone, "It's all huge benefits, you can see it or you can eat it."
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On July 5th, Zhang Kuang was watching the sunset on the balcony.
The sunset at Dubai was very fast. The sun fell through the gaps in the palm trees and disappeared in ten minutes.
At this time, his cell phone rang, and he glanced at the caller ID. It was the private number of Ferguson.
"Zhang, do you know about Pogba?" Ferguson's voice rang on the phone, "Raiola offered a price that Manchester United couldn't accept. I talked to Pogba twice, but he was controlled by his agent."
Zhang Kuang was silent for a few seconds.
Zhang Kuang knows what Ferguson means by calling him. After all, Pogba was recommended to Ferguson. Ferguson did give him some opportunities last season, and he also showed several highlights.
However, it is impossible to secure Manchester United's main midfield position with just a few highlights, and it is even difficult to achieve regular rotation.
So this season, if Pogba continues to stay with Manchester United, Ferguson would like to give him a chance, but the price offered by Raiola is too high, which makes Ferguson unable to keep him.
But since Zhang Kuang was Pogba's guide, Ferguson was afraid that Zhang Kuang would think too much, so he called Zhang Kuang.
Zhang Kuang: "BOSS, you don't need to tell me about this. This is a matter between him and the club. If he can stay, he can stay. If he can't, it doesn't matter. This is professional football. It focuses on a profession, not a favor."
"Haha, okay, I know you can understand, and by the way, there is one more thing." Ferguson said, "Borussia Dortmund's Shinji Kagawa, Japan is a midfielder. I have watched him in many games. He has smart movement, quick ball delivery, and a good sense of smell in the penalty area. I want to introduce him, what do you think?"
Zhang Kuang was stunned for a moment.
Shinji Kagawa, he knows, is one of the core members of Borussia Dortmund's two consecutive championships. He scored 13 goals and assisted eight times in Bundesliga last season.
The problem is: Zhang Kuang knows in his heart that Kagawa may not be able to be kicked out of Manchester United's system.
The 433 of Ferguson requires confrontation and coverage in the midfield. Kagawa is on the lighter side and at 1.72 meters tall, it is easy to suffer in the muscle jungle of Premier League.
But he also knew that the meaning of Ferguson's question was not to ask for advice, but to tell him "I want to sign this person."
Zhang Kuang thought for a while and said, "His running position is indeed good, and his move in front of the penalty area is very smart. But Premier League's confrontation... you have to give him time to adapt. BOSS, I am a player. What kind of players the team needs to introduce is entirely a matter between you and the club. I can only give you some suggestions."
"Then I understand." Ferguson interrupted him, "Okay, then you can take a good vacation and remember to return to the team on July 11th."
Zhang Kuang said nothing more. One season.
It's only been one season, and he doesn't need to worry about Manchester United that he shouldn't.
He said into the phone, "BOSS, don't worry, I won't be late."
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