"CCTV, CCTV! Audiences, viewers, welcome to watch a focus battle in Group B of the 20th World Cup in 2014. This match will be played against Chile by the Chinese team." Duan Xin raised the volume in front of the TV.

Because he was commenting on the spot, his voice was a little different from what he usually said when he was commenting on the Bundesliga games. He was obviously more excited in his emotions.

"...We invited our familiar old friend Zhang Lu and Zhang to serve as the guest commentary for this game..."

Zhang Lu's voice appeared in the screen: "Hello everyone!"

"We can see that the Pantanal Arena, which can accommodate 42,500 people, is full of spectators today. If you distinguish the color of the jersey, Chilean fans still have to occupy the majority. After all, they have a good location... But what makes us very happy is that there are many Chinese fans. They waved the five-star red flag and were very eye-catching in the stands... In addition, it is almost seven o'clock in the evening local time, and the temperature is lower than during the day. There is also wind and the temperature is pleasant, which is very suitable for outdoor sports..." Duan Xin briefly introduced the situation, and then talked about the game with Zhang Lu.

"Guide Zhang Lu, how did you see this game? Zhou Yi did not enter the starting list in this game..."

"Yes, of course, Zhou Yi's absence has a great impact on the strength of the Chinese team. After all, Zhou Yi has always been the core of offense and defense of this team. But I think this does not mean that we can't face Chile. Coach Lippi is a very good head coach, and his experience can make up for some of the impact of Zhou Yi's absence to some extent. The Chinese team has been practicing defensive counterattacks before, and I believe this game should also be adopted. The Chinese team is not without opportunities, but there will definitely not be too many opportunities, so the efficiency of using opportunities is very important..."

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While Duan Xin and Zhang Lu were having a chat, the players from both sides who started were already gathered in the player channel.

Others have to sit on the bench and coach seat first.

Zhou Yi walked over from the back of the passage wearing a sports jacket from the Chinese team, wearing a pair of sports shoes instead of sneakers, and then he slapped his teammates one by one, greeted and encouraged them.

While he did this, Chilean players were watching him.

As the most well-known and strong player in the Chinese team, he just won the Champions League. Wherever he goes, it is the focus of everyone's attention.

However, the Chilean player's eyes at Zhou Yi are relaxed and glad. Fortunately, Zhou Yi was injured and didn't have to fight him in the game, otherwise he would be a headache...

Since you don’t have to fight, you don’t mind selling well, as you don’t have to be as hostile as you are.

The captain of Chile, the biggest star in the team, and Zhou Yi, who played for Barcelona, ​​stopped him after the high-fives with his last teammate: "Hey, Zhou Yi."

Zhou Yi turned around and saw Sanchez reaching out his hand, and the two of them also fought in the Champions League.

He laughed, then shook hands and hugged Sanchez.

"What a pity, I can't fight you," said Sanchez.

Zhou Yi smiled: "Aren't you very happy that you can't fight me?"

Both of them laughed.

Then Zhou Yi said goodbye to him and walked out of the passage.

He will watch this game from the wall.

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In the Fair Competition Song, the caddie walked in the front with the flag of FIFA and the Fair Competition, followed by the national flags of the two participating teams, which led the players on both sides and walked into the stadium amid cheers.

"They are here!" Duan Xin shouted excitedly. "The one who walked in front was Zheng Zhi, the captain of the Chinese team in this game, followed by goalkeepers Sun Pan, Guo Nu, Feng Xiaoting, He Ying, Yan Min, Gao Lin, Yang Muge, Zhang Linpeng, Yang Hao, Rong Hao... Lippi sent a lineup of two midfielders... No, in fact, judging from Zheng Zhi's position in Hengyuan Club, he is also a midfielder, so Lippi is a third midfielder in this game..."

The TV broadcast gave Zhou Yi a close-up shot, who was already sitting on the bench. Zhou Yi was sitting on the bench with a expressionless face. No one could guess his thoughts from his expression...

In this game, Cortana did not sit on the bench of the Chinese team because she is not actually a member of the Chinese team coaching staff. She and other Chinese team members who were not able to enter the coaching seat sat in the stands to watch the game.

The TV broadcast did not forget to give her a close-up shot, and Duan Xin also introduced her to the audience. But in fact, he could do it without introducing her. Since Cortana became Zhou Yi's girlfriend, she has become very popular in China, and almost no Chinese fans don't know her...

In the minds of many Chinese fans, whether Zhou Yi can make a successful comeback depends on Cortana's ability.

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After the players on both sides finished playing, the national anthems of the two countries began to be played on the spot.

When the Chinese national anthem was played, Zhou Yi and others on the bench stood up and sang the national anthem together. Lippi's Italian coaching staff members did not sing the national anthem, but they also stood quietly. They must be familiar with the Chinese national anthem, because Lippi temporarily put out the fire and coached the national team. In order to facilitate management and integration into the team, he brought his entire coaching team in Guangzhou Hengyuan. These people have worked in Guangzhou Hengyuan Club for many years and have a good understanding of Chinese players.

This also helped Lippi get the national team quickly and then start his work smoothly. This is also a blessing in disguise.

After the national anthem is played, the next step is the fixed procedure before each game. Both sides shake hands with each other, the captain comes out to exchange team flags, exchange gifts, then shake hands and pick sides.

The Chinese team won the right to pick the side, but went to the right to kick off.

Sometimes the kick-off right is more important than the side-chopping right.

Especially for the Chilean team, which has to put pressure on the Chinese team from the first second of the game...

After seeing this result, Chilean coach Sang Pauli clenched his fists secretly on the sidelines - this is the result he wanted.

After both players stood in their respective positions, the referee from Côte d'Ivoire confirmed the time and then blew the whistle in his mouth.

"The competition begins!" Duan Xin shouted.

Chilean forward Sanchez kicked the football out, Vargas followed and kicked back, and the Chinese team's first game of this World Cup began like this.

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Chapter completed!