As head coach, Domenech also knows that the game is not over and anything can happen. So he said with a serious expression: "We played well in the half, you played bloody, from falling behind to overtaking the score, you are the best players in my heart, you are the greatest players in the world." ”

After the president of the French Football Federation, K? With the mediation of Seamus and Platini, the French team reunited and the players in the dressing room listened carefully to Domenech's words.

Domenech looked at the players' expressions with satisfaction and continued: "I have always believed in you, even if you are behind, I believe that it is only a temporary thing, because you have never let the fans down. Now that we're ahead, I'm sure you know how to play in the second half. ”

'In the second half our strategy was to defend and counter-attack, and the first thing we had to do was defend. Erect an iron wall in front of the goal to resist the onslaught of the Spanish team. Gallas, you have to be protective at all times, they may want to make a fuss about Thuram, take advantage of his slow turn, and hit him in the back. ”

Domenech looked at the other two full-backs and said: "You two need to be ready to protect at all times. ”。 Sagnor and Abidal nodded.

"Once the time is ripe for a quick counterattack, we need to use the shortest possible time to move the football to the front court, use the speed of our two strikers, and give the opponent a fatal blow!"

Domenech looked at Zidane and Vieira and said: "The pass to Don should be a little bit more advanced, and his speed advantage must be brought into play. ”。 The two nodded. In the face of the overall situation, no one dares to mix selfish desires.

"'This is not Zidane's last game!' I appreciate this quote and I'm sure you will be able to do it! ”

This is Domenech's closing remarks. Zidane got up from his stool and bowed to the players. A generation of midfield masters is about to come to an end, leading the French team in 98, realizing the dreams of countless generations of French footballers, standing at the top of the world, and winning the Hercules Cup. He is the hero of French football and the flag of France.

The locker room was full of emotion, and many people's eyes were a little moist. The determination to win this game is stirring in my heart. Zidane straightened up and said emotionally: "I am here to thank you all for your support over the years. We hold hands. Keep going, you are my good brothers! ”

"Fight for Zidane!"

I don't know who shouted, the air in the locker room suddenly became warm, and more people shouted: "Fight for Zidane!" Fight for Zidane! ”

Years later. Zidane wrote in his memoirs: "At that moment. I am the Knower. We will definitely beat Spain and advance to the quarter-finals! ”

……

Spanish locker room. The air was a little oppressive, and today was the twenty-ninth birthday of Captain Raul. They wanted to take down the aging French team and give Raul the best gift ever. When the score was leading, they thought they were close to the goal, but who knew that Lu Dao Tang Jue crossed and assisted Henry to equalize. Then a stunning volley from outside the box overtook the score.

The captain kicked Tang Jue's leg, and the opponent was still alive in the game, and the captain had been carried off the court and could only watch the game from the sidelines. Tang Jue, who had a bandage on his head, was like a giant tree blocking in front of them, stopping them from moving forward. If Spain is to move on, it will have to remove this giant tree that stands in its way.

The old coach Aragonés looked at the depressed players and encouraged: "Boys, we played very hard in the first half, it is not the end of the world to fall behind, we still have a full forty-five minutes. Miracles often only take a second, not to mention that we have forty-five minutes left. ”

"In the second half we have to attack the French team, in addition to attacking or attacking!"

"Thuram is what we are targeting, and we have to tear a hole in Thuram by hitting the ground with a quick ground attack. Torres held Thuram to draw his attention, with Villa and Garcia waiting on either side. Our goal must be clear, that is, to make a fuss about Thuram! ”

The three strikers nodded. Aragonés nodded in satisfaction and turned to look at Alonso, seeing that he was not in a high mood. Aragonés exhaled a long breath and said to Alonso: "Actually, you did a good job in the first half. I'm sure you'll do better in the second half! ”

"Counter-attacking quickly, that should be the strategy of the French team in the second half. We must not let our opponents run at speed. To stifle the opponent's attack in the cradle, once you lose the ball in the front court, you must slow down the opponent's speed at the first time. If you can't delay, then foul! ”

"If you can't do it, you will foul the opposing striker! We must not let them get into our forbidden area! ”

Aragonés' voice was firm, and he knew Domenech's strategy and tactics well. That's how he dealt with Domenech.

"Kids! Believe in yourself! You're the greatest player in the world! ”

……

After a short break, players from both sides walked out of the tunnel and the second half of the game was about to begin. Alice looked at Tang Jue with a heartache. Looking at the bloodstained bandages on his forehead, she stood up and shouted at Tang Jue: "Dear! You are the best! ”。 Tang Jue turned his head to look at Alice and gave her a flying kiss with a smile. His heart is full!

There were loud screams and whistles from the south stands, which was a sign of solidarity with their love. As the players from both sides entered the stadium, the spirit of the fans was lifted at once, and the decisive battle was about to begin!

Henrik? Hilario exclaimed: "The situation is very favorable for the French team, if the score is ahead, they will enter the rhythm of France, and they can counter the Spanish onslaught with a defensive counterattack!" ”

Antonini, the commentator of the Spanish television station, said solemnly: "We don't know what method Aragonés will use to curb the speed of Don and Henry. For Spain, there is no second way other than to attack. They have to be ready to defend the opponent's quick counter-attack, which is a world-class problem. I hope Aragonés gives us a satisfactory answer! ”

ESPN's commentator exclaimed: "Fans and friends, the battle for the last eight seats is about to enter the second half. Now that France have a one-goal lead, what will the two sides give us in the second half? It's worth the wait! ”

"Can Don use his pace to tear apart the Spanish backline again and score a spectacular goal? This is also worth looking forward to! ”

A minute later, the referee blew the whistle and the second half began!

Xavi received a return pass from Villa and quickly transferred the ball to the French half. Torres sprang forward to stand in front of Thuram, with Villa and Garcia flanking him. The Trident is ready!

Forty-fifth second of the second half. Fabregas, who was successful at Arsenal. Five meters outside the French penalty area, a diagonal pass!

His target is not Torres, but Villa, to the left of Torres. Torres feigned moving towards the ball, with Thuram following him. Villa moves on the ball. The ball quickly passed in front of Torres. Garas looked solemn. He rushed towards Villa!

Right now. Villa yelled, "Run!" ”！。 I saw Garcia rush out from behind Garas like a bolt of lightning!

Exquisite ground coordination, Spain's midfield fully brought out their own characteristics. Hannover - Air at the AWD Stadium. Suddenly nervous!

"Smack!" With a crisp sound, Villa made a diagonal pass with his left foot, and the ball changed direction and passed through Gallas's right side!

Antonini, the commentator of the Spanish television station, shouted: "Good ball! Garcia gets a great shot on goal, shoot! ”

Garcia took a big step forward with his left foot and swung his right leg towards the football!

At this moment, almost all the French players and fans began to get nervous, they didn't expect it at all. The opponent played such a delicate match at the beginning of the game, and instantly tore through his carefully organized defense. And the Spanish players and fans began to stir in their hearts, if this goal is scored......

Their blood flowed uncontrollably and rapidly, like a river!

Between the lightning and flint, Garcia's right foot kicked the inside of the football fiercely, and the football flew towards the left side of the goal like a white arrow!

Hannover - The air in the AWD stadium is frozen!

A good Butters, pushing the outside of his left foot, like a hungry tiger, pounced on the rapidly flying football. The next moment, the tip of his left finger blocked the path of the football, and the ball changed direction and continued to move forward!

Butters has despair in his eyes. This despair had just flashed out, and all I could hear was "Pong! With a bang, the football hit the post. The ball bounces into the box!

In the ears of the Spanish players, this is the most unpleasant sound in the world!

In the ears of the French team players, this sound is the most beautiful sound in the world!

ESPN said: "God is not on the side of Spain! Garcia's shot is hit on the post! ”

Domenech exhaled a long breath, a feeling of immortality. The old commander Aragonés shook his head regretfully as he stood in the command area. Garcia held his head in pain, a flash of disappointment flashed in Villa's eyes, and Torres suddenly started to run towards the football!

Butters quickly prepares to get to his feet, as the ball is still out of the box. Sagnol did not bask in ecstasy, he took two steps forward to get ahead of Torres and kick the ball off the touchline and the crisis was lifted.

There was a round of applause on the field, and the Spanish fans applauded the wonderful cooperation. The Spaniards played such a brilliant combination from the start, and almost broke through the goal of Butters. Their players gave them a lot of confidence: sooner or later, the French goal will be breached by them!

French fans applaud Butters' great performance!

Kupe, who was on the bench, also applauded Butters, who, in his opinion, is showing the level of a goalkeeper at the moment. Vieira yelled, hoping his teammates would cheer up. The hearts of the French players immediately tightened, and Spain's skillful and sharp cooperation made them realize that the task of winning this game was very difficult.

Antonini, the commentator of the Spanish television station, exclaimed: "Spain did not disappoint the fans who supported him, they tore apart the French defence at the beginning of the second half through sharp cooperation. We hope they will surprise us in the next games. ”

The famous football commentator Henrik of France Télévision? Hilario said with a serious expression: "Spain threatened the French goal from the start, and if it wasn't for Barthes's world-class performance, Spain would have equalized at this time. ”

'The French backline should pick themselves up and go for the Spanish bombardment.

ESPN's commentator said: "With the score behind, Spain has only one way out, and that is to attack. They started to put it into action, and at the start of the second half, they almost broke the French goal. As soon as the game entered the second half, it began to heat up! ”

"How many more great footage will they give us?"

"After withstanding the Spanish attack, the French team will attack like this? Is this Zidane's last game? Can Spain give their captain a luxurious birthday present? ”

"The second half of the game is going to be even more miserable, it's about getting to the quarter-finals. No one wants to give up, so the battle will be fierce until the end of the game! ”

The game resumed, and Cesc Fabregas played a long pass into the French penalty area!

Torres overwhelmed Thuram and rose from the ground! (To be continued......)