Nine Hundred and Sixty-Three Veterans Questioned

963 The questioned veteran

The score in the first half was somewhat surprising.

No one would have thought.

Costa Rica will end the first half with a one-goal lead!

Before the game, there was widespread speculation for the two teams that had already been confirmed to qualify.

The rhythm of the game may not be fast and the goals will not be many.

However, England, as a stronger side, even if they cannot win, at least it will be a draw. If it is a draw, England will be the first in the group with the advantage of more goal difference.

However....

The score in the first half surprised many fans.

"It is no accident that Costa Rica can beat Italy and Uruguay!"

This sentence came from Duan Xuan's mouth.

Before the game, many commentators have said similar things, but there are definitely not many people who really take this sentence seriously.

And now, people are starting to realize.

A small team like Costa Rica, their energy may be able to surprise the world!

In the same group as England, Italy, and Uruguay, they won the first place in the group.

Probably not impossible!

....

When the players from both sides entered the player tunnel one after another.

The Costa Rica fans in the stands were ecstatic.

They sang and danced, showing the passion of Latin American people on this court.

The beauties of Costa Rica wore cool clothes and blew kisses when they saw the camera turn around!

This is the World Cup for the players, why not the World Cup for the fans?

At least for now,

The people of Costa Rica are so enjoyable and enjoy their feast.

....

on the TV screen.

Brian Ruiz's mid-ring lob is playing countless times!

"This will be a strong candidate for the best goal of the World Cup!"

Although before this game, there was Robin van Persie's jumping header and J Ronaldo's flying fairy, these two even had a chance to compete for the Puskas Award.

However, when this lob appeared, I am afraid that the most troubled are the committee members who are now in charge of the selection of the best goal in the World Cup!

In a World Cup, the group stage has not yet ended, and there have been world-class operations one after another.

As expected of the World Cup held in Brazil, such a football kingdom!

Even this rare world wave appeared one after another.

"It's Joe Hart again!"

When Duan Xuan's words were spread all over China through the TV screen.

Countless Chinese fans smiled knowingly.

Players all over the world.

I don't know how many times Joe Hart has been reduced to the background board of the world wave...

......

Pinto is now a little smug, but also a little nervous.

The lead is gratifying, but there are still forty-five minutes left in the game!

What can happen in those forty-five minutes, who knows?

Therefore, at halftime, he took the time to emphasize the defense!

Desperate defense!

"We're going to cast a steel concrete wall in front of the door!!"

Pinto waved his arms and roared!

He had a very excited look on his face, and at the same time looked a little distorted!

So do most of the Costa Rican players!

Victory over England, the first qualifying group! Enter the second half!

In this way, their opponent is likely to be...Greece, thus avoiding the strong team of Colombia!

Costa Rica may even go a step further and make it to the quarter-finals! !

Even Navas couldn't help but get excited when he thought of such a prospect!

"I'm sorry, boss!"

Navas secretly encouraged in his heart!

"Even against your team! I will never let you score goals!!"

Navas's face glowed!

....

"Next, we have to face a team that is dedicated to defending!"

In the locker room, Gao Bo said. He didn't say anything about the goal conceded in the first half. In fact, England's advantage was the same in the first half, but the opponent triggered Hart's attribute.

Gao Bo looked at Hart, and there was even some sympathy in his heart. In fact, in his heart, losing this game is nothing, and there may even be some benefits to keep the stars in England from swelling.

The expressions of many players were very solemn.

Although the coach has repeatedly stressed before the game not to underestimate Costa Rica, they did not underestimate their opponents.

But I didn't expect that the opponent scored such a goal!

This is so frustrating.

Hart sat slumped in the dressing room, and Lampard patted him on the back in comfort.

"In the second half, we have to strengthen our shots!"

Gao Bo said!

In the face of the iron barrel formation, there is actually no good way.

Costa Rica's defense is very tough, especially the defense of set-pieces. It can be seen that the opponent has done a lot of hard work.

If you want to attack Costa Rica with a breakthrough that is creating set-pieces, you may be in the opponent's arms.

If you have confidence in the opponent, it will be even more difficult to handle.

Gao Bo looked at Lampard.

In terms of shooting ability, Rooney and Vardy are both good in the England squad, and Gerrard's heavy artillery is also very powerful, and the target is also OK.

However, although Lampard is a midfielder, his shooting skills are definitely better than most strikers, which can be seen from his goals.

In the Premier League, Lampard, as a midfielder, was stunned to squeeze into the top four in the total scoring list!

Second only to Alan Schiller, Rooney and Andy Cole.

Even names like Henry are ranked after Lampard.

It can be seen that Lampard's scoring ability!

Although Lampard is thirty-six years old, age is not a problem at all under Gao Bo!

Getting Lampard back to his prime in a game or two, or even beyond... no problem at all!

What's more critical is... the opponent will never imagine that he will send a 36-year-old veteran in such a game when he is behind!

Perhaps, when the Costa Rican manager sees Lampard on the pitch, he will be taken aback.

....

Pinto was really taken aback!

When he saw Lampard slowly running towards the pitch from the sidelines, the surprise in his eyes did not hide at all.

Even a little worried.

In the locker room, Pinto named every offensive player who might be sent to the court one by one, and told the players specific defensive plans.

His work is very meticulous, so as long as Costa Rica has no problems with execution, it will be very difficult for England to score goals.

But he really didn't think about it.

Under such circumstances, the thirty-six-year-old Lampard actually appeared? !

The camera locked on Lampard for a long time.

It seems that even the director is asking this question.

What can a 36-year-old veteran do in such a game?