No. 1221: Netherlands VS Costa Rica, header supplemental shot, one-goal lead!
Although Brazil won the game, Neymar was injured during the match, which caused Brazilian fans to worry.
After the game, the Brazilian team announced that Neymar would definitely not be able to participate in the semi-finals due to a torn muscle, which dealt a heavy blow to Brazil.
The two semi-final teams in the upper half of the region have been produced, and people have shifted their attention to the lower half, can the Netherlands meet Argentina in the semi-finals, and does Chen Fan and Messi have a chance to meet on the stage of the World Cup?
If both the Netherlands and Argentina reach the semi-finals, who will have the last laugh?
For the two, this is a World Cup for the kings.
Although Chen Fan helped the Netherlands win the World Cup in South Africa in 10 years, he was not yet world-renowned at that time.
Based on his current status in international football and his achievements in Europe, he only needs one more World Cup to become the new king.
As for Messi, he has proven himself to be a king on the European stage, but without a World Cup title, he will never be crowned king.
At one o'clock in the afternoon of July 5, the National Stadium in Brasilia was crowded, and the big battle between Argentina and Belgium started on time!
After the start of the game, Argentina took the lead in attacking, and in the fourth minute of the game, Di Maria cut inside on the right side and shot with his left foot at the edge of the penalty area!
Football blocked by Belgian defenders!
Four minutes later, Argentina made a comeback, Mascherano broke the ball in the middle circle, Messi turned and knocked to the right side, Di Maria's pass touched Vertonghen's toe line, Higuain volleyed thirteen meters in front of the goal!
The ball flies into the net from the bottom left corner of the goal!
The ball is in!
1 to 0!
Argentina break the deadlock on the field!
After the restart, Belgium, who were behind the score, launched a frantic counterattack.
In the thirteenth minute of the first half, Hazard counter-attacked and passed, and De Bruyne fired a left-footed volley from 25 meters from the goal on the left side!
The ball goes just wide of the near post!
In the eighteenth minute of the first half, De Bruyne took a corner kick from the left, and Kompany nodded in front of the goal!
The soccer ball is slightly over the crossbar!
In the twenty-sixth minute of the first half, Witsel crossed, and De Bruyne volleyed vigorously from 27 meters in front of the goal!
Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero saved the ball and Divock Origi followed up with a follow-up shot, but he didn't touch the ball and Belgium missed their best chance to score!
Argentina took a one-goal advantage into the second half.
In the tenth minute of the second half, Billy made a mistake at the back, the football at the feet of Hazard was stealed by Argentina, Perez launched a counterattack on the right, Higuain wore the crotch past Kompany, burst into the penalty area and volleyed vigorously!
The soccer ball blasted towards the goal like a cannonball!
In the flash of light, the ball flew past the Belgian goalkeeper's fingertips......
"Pong! ……”
When the Argentine fans were ready to cheer, the ball hit the crossbar and flew out of the goal!
Argentina missed the best chance to extend the scoreline.
In the end, Argentina maintained a one-goal lead until the end of the game and advanced to the semi-finals.
The last time Argentina reached the semi-finals was at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, where Argentina reached the final again under the leadership of Maradona.
It's a pity that they lost at the feet of the German team in the last goal and failed to defend their title.
This is Argentina's second semi-final after 24 years, which makes Argentine fans excited!
Messi and Chen Fan met in the semi-finals, and they are halfway done, and now it depends on the performance of the Dutch team.
Will the Netherlands be able to get past Costa Rica?
The media and fans are more optimistic about the defending champion Dutch team, both in terms of overall strength and World Cup experience, the Dutch team has the upper hand, not to mention that the Dutch number one star Chen Fan has maintained a good level in this Cup.
Of course, there are also those who believe that Costa Rica may have an upset win over the Netherlands, because this is a tournament in the Americas, and they have the advantage of time, place and people.
The Guardian predicted: "If nothing else, the Netherlands will emerge victorious in this game as the whole world wants to see a direct dialogue between Chan and Messi at the World Cup, it will be a king-to-king conversation and their winner will likely become the new champion!" ”
Two hours after the quarter-final between Argentina and Belgium, the Netherlands and Costa Rica are battling it out at the Estadio Nova Shui in El Salvador!
Both teams were cautious when the match began, as the two teams had never met in a major tournament before.
As time went on, the Netherlands gradually controlled the ball at their feet and launched an attack on Costa Rica.
In the eighth minute of the first half, Chen Fan took the lead, and after receiving Sneijder's pass in front of the penalty area, he played a one-two with Van Persie, and suddenly shot hard!
The soccer ball blasted towards the left side of the goal like a cannonball!
Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas leapt to his feet and saved the ball from the bottom line.
Four minutes later, the Netherlands were back when Arjen Robben cut inside in front of the box and the ball went just wide!
In the 23rd minute of the first half, the Netherlands created the best chance to score, Sneijder made a long pass near the center circle, and Van Persie, who had his back to the opponent's goal in front of the penalty area, pointed the football to Chen Fan in front of him with his head, and Chen Fan immediately picked up a pass to the left rib of the penalty area.
Blind, who came up in front of the back row, entered the penalty area and shot at Navas!
Keylor Navas bravely blocked the ball with his left hand!
"Boom! ……”
The Dutch fans let out loud cries of regret, while Costa Rica cheered with palpitations.
Both sides failed to score in the first half, and after the start of the second half, Costa Rica, who took the lead in the serve, stepped up their attack.
In the seventh minute of the second half, Ruiz seized a fleeting opportunity in the hinterland and made a straight pass!
Striker Campbell quickly stepped forward, and clinging to Vlaar was a powerful shot!
The soccer ball blasts towards the right side of the goal!
Dutch goalkeeper Cillessen jumped to his feet and bravely saved the football, and Blind, who was retreating in the penalty area, took two steps forward and cleared the ball with a big foot, and the football flew towards the center circle.
Costa Rican central defender Acosta pushed the football to the front court under Van Persie's interference, Chen Fan took two steps forward to squeeze away Borges on the right side, raised his chest and unloaded the football!
Fight back quickly!
Chen Fan kicked the ball over the top, and the football flew past the Costa Rican defender and flew towards the front court!
Like a bolt of lightning, Robben overtook the Costa Rican defender to control the football and slashed towards the Costa Rican penalty area!
Single Knife!
The air in the stadium was suffocating, with Dutch fans seeing the hope of scoring goals, while Costa Rican fans felt extremely dangerous.
Navas left the door and headed for Robben, who was speeding forward!
Robben toe on his left foot, and the ball flew off the turf, over Navas's head, towards the goal!
The Dutch fans were waiting and ready to cheer to their heart's content, while the Costa Rican fans smelled death.
"Pong! ……”
It's unbelievable that the ball hits the crossbar and bounces back into the box!
"Boom! ……”
There was a loud bang on the pitch and Robben covered his face in pain as he missed the Netherlands' best chance to score.
Navas had a surprise in his eyes and hurriedly ran towards the football, which he wanted to hold in his arms.
At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared on the left side of his field of vision, and this figure was about to surpass him!
Navas was shocked, and instinctively reached out and pulled the figure's jersey.
The next moment his left hand passed by the jersey!
Old?!
Navas instantly understood whose figure it was, only Chen Fan had such a fast speed.
Chen Fan surpassed Navas and scored the football into the goal!
The ball is in!
1 to 0!
Chen Fan helped the Netherlands break the deadlock with a supplementary shot! ()