Chapter 477: Promotion
"This foul was unnecessary. Wang Qiang still seems a bit immature, and the Chinese team is facing an unfavorable situation right from the start."
"Serbia sends Jovanovic to take the penalty kick. The midfielder, who just transferred to Liverpool, takes a deep breath, withstands the pressure, and slots the ball into the net, with Qiu Shengjiong diving the wrong way."
"All right, so after 10 minutes of play, Serbia breaks the deadlock with a penalty opportunity. However, the players on the field don't need to be too discouraged. We still have plenty of time to equalize or even take the lead. Playing steadily is the right approach."
On the other side, the score between Germany and Ghana is still 0-0. So, the real-time standings now have Serbia in first place, with China ranked second based on goal difference, and we can still advance from the group.
The game gradually enters a stalemate phase, with Serbia's Jovanovic and Kralj continuously delivering crosses into the penalty area from both wings, not even seeking to reach the byline but instead shooting near the penalty area.
Despite facing tight defense, Jekic manages to head the ball several times. At one point, the Chinese defense line is under immense pressure.
But they also have counterattack opportunities. In the 22nd minute, Wang Feng initiates a run from midfield, dribbling past two players, and then combines with Dong Fangzhuo, whose shot inside the penalty area is blocked by the goalkeeper.
Dong Fangzhuo scratches his head in frustration, signaling to Wang Feng that it's his fault. The Chinese superstar then gives him a thumbs-up gesture as encouragement.
It wasn't until the 35th minute that the commentator Zhang Jun brought some bad news: 'In the other group match, Ghana has surprisingly scored first. They now lead Germany 1-0!'
"So, now Serbia and Ghana each have 6 points, ranking first and second respectively in the group. Come on, China!"
At this moment, Ar?kan couldn't sit still anymore. What's going on with Germany? It seems we can't rely on others. So, he shouts loudly, urging the players to attack more decisively.
As the first half draws to a close, Li Chunyu makes a fierce sliding tackle in the backfield, winning the ball for Chen Tao nearby. He quickly passes through the midfield, seeing Wang Feng making a rapid run forward, and immediately sends a precise through ball.
Faced with Vidic's defense, the Chinese superstar stops and feints, causing the Manchester United defender to lose balance due to inertia and fall to the ground, leaving a large gap behind him. Wang Feng then decisively cuts inside into the penalty area.
Before others can come to defend, he curls a shot with his right foot, sending the ball straight into the near corner of the goal. With great speed and spin, the Serbian goalkeeper Stojkovic is helpless.
"Goal! Goal! Wang Feng! Our hero!"
"In the 45th minute of the match, the Chinese team finally equalizes with a counterattack opportunity!"
"This time, it was Li Chunyu and Chen Tao, who made their first starts, contributing. One made a crucial tackle in the backfield, and the other provided an accurate assist!"
"Wang Feng's handling is as graceful as ever, effortlessly outplaying Manchester United's core defender Vidic, leaving him in a state of panic and frustration even after falling down."
"It's much simpler for the Chinese superstar to break into the penalty area. He has done this countless times - putting the ball into the net!"
"The fate is once again in the hands of the Chinese team. Now, Ghana still leads the group with 6 points, while China closely follows with 5 points. We're back in the qualification zone!"
"Yes, the last round of the group stage is really intense and exciting. The four teams could change positions at any time based on the real-time situation. Everyone has hopes of advancing!"
As the second half begins, the deadlock between China and Serbia continues, while in the other match, Germany scores two goals in a row to overturn Ghana. So, the situation changes again. China regains the top spot, and Germany climbs to second place based on goal difference.
The group standings have almost been completely reshuffled, and the fans in the stands are closely following the situation on the field while constantly refreshing the results of the other match on their phones.
The players' emotions may also be somewhat affected, but it doesn't affect Wang Feng. He has only one goal in mind: to win!
In the 77th minute, China's attack. Wang Feng receives a pass from Chen Tao outside the penalty area, first using a backward hook to turn and shake off Kuzmanovic, then feints a shot with his right foot, actually flicking it forward with his left foot.
Entering the penalty area from the arc, facing Lukovic who is coming to press, the Chinese superstar repeats his trick, feinting a shot and then dribbling past him. With the defender falling to the ground without blocking, a large space is exposed.
Continuing to charge towards the goal! As the ball progresses, Wang Feng's continuous left and right movements make Ivanovic extremely uncomfortable, forcing him to constantly adjust his body position to block.
Arriving at a position 8 meters in front of the goal, goalkeeper Stojkovic can't help but come out to meet him. The Chinese superstar lifts his right foot again to shoot, and both Ivanovic and Stojkovic fall to block.
But this is another feint! When Wang Feng's right foot lands, he changes from kicking to flicking, quickly flicking the ball to the left, and then shoots with his left foot. The ball passes through the defensive gap and goes straight into the net!
"Goal! Goal! In the 77th minute, the Chinese team reverses the score. Now we lead 2-1!"
"Wang Feng scores twice, this is his 6th goal in this World Cup, which means he has scored an amazing total of 16 goals."
"The Chinese superstar officially surpasses Ronaldo, becoming the player with the most goals in World Cup history, and he did it in less than two tournaments!"
"Fans, please always remember this great moment, it is the eternal glory of our countrymen!"
"Let's review this great goal again. Look, even the cameramen on the sidelines were fooled by his feints, changing positions wrongly three times."
"The first time outside the penalty area, the second time after entering the penalty area, and the third time in front of the goal, the cameramen chose to follow the ball, but didn't expect the Chinese superstar wasn't actually shooting!"
"Such realistic feints made the Serbian defenders fall for it. Or we can say it wasn't a feint at all. Once the opponent doesn't react, it can directly turn into a shot!"
As the referee blows the final whistle, the Mbombela Stadium turns into a sea of ??red. Countless domestic fans dance with excitement, and the Chinese team once again advances to the World Cup round of 16!
"The score of 2-1 is maintained until the end of the match, and in the other match, Germany ultimately defeats Ghana 3-1, also controlling their fate, advancing alongside China."
Final standings of Group D: China first, with 3 matches played, 2 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses, 7 points, 8 goals scored, 4 goals conceded, goal difference 4.
Germany second, with 3 matches played, 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 4 points, 5 goals scored, 4 goals conceded, goal difference 1.
Serbia third, with 3 matches played, 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses, 3 points, 2 goals scored, 3 goals conceded, goal difference -1.
Ghana fourth, with 3 matches played, 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses, 3 points, 3 goals scored, 7 goals conceded, goal difference -4.
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