Chapter 106 A perfect debut performance!

Given patted the turf with some annoyance. As one of the strongest goalkeepers in the Premier League, the nearly forty-year-old goalkeeper has already reached the final stage of his career.

If it weren't for the fact that Ireland's young goalkeepers were so incompetent, there would be no need for Given to fight for his country with his body already retired in Stoke City.

I am really old! My waist is stiff and my legs are stiff. Even if I were five years younger and still in my Manchester City career, I would not be beaten so easily.

For a veteran goalkeeper who has always wanted to be strong, this is simply a shame.

"GOAL!!!!Zhao! Zhao scored a wonderful shot for the German national team in the 16th minute of the game!

In the first game of the national team, Zhao Jinge unlocked his first goal for the national team!

He lived up to everyone's expectations and told the world with his goals that he is fully capable of becoming a striker for the German team!

This is definitely a perfect opening for him!

His goal also brought the German team one step closer to directly qualifying for the European Cup!"

Ballack's passionate commentary echoed in the live broadcast room.

In the press box of the Dublin Stadium, all reporters pointed their guns and cannons in the direction of Zhao Jinge.

The shutter clicked like crazy to record this historic moment, Zhao Jinge’s first goal for the national team.

After scoring, Zhao Jinge excitedly ran to Muller, who had provided him with an assist. The two hugged each other with bright smiles.

Other German team players also gathered around. Even if there are usually some factional barriers, in the face of victory and goals, those things are not important.

During the celebration, Zhao Jinge also gave a thumbs up to Teacher Tony. A Kuan’s pass was so delicious!

Think about it, I have a dedicated teacher Ding in the club, and I also have a dedicated teacher Tony in the national team.

With these two teachers here, what kind of bicycles do you need?

Don’t be too happy about the feeling of having a large group of the world’s top midfielders behind you!

Perhaps only Spain's striker can experience his current happiness!

That kind of top-notch passing from person to ball, as long as you experience it, will definitely make all forwards want to stop.

I just don’t know how Mr. Ding is doing in the Belgian national team? Isn’t that silly Lukaku angry at my teacher Ding!

At this time, during Belgium's away game against Andorra, Lukaku, who was sitting on the bench and enjoying a game of abuse, couldn't help but sneeze:

"It's strange, it's strange. Do I have a cold? Why did I suddenly sneeze?"

Lukaku, who was puzzled, scratched the back of his head, his face full of doubts.

Then he tightened his warm jacket and huddled up on the bench:

"Fortunately, okay, today's stable game does not require me to play, otherwise it would be really hard to explain this sudden cold."

The sight returned to the Dublin Stadium, the game started again, and Ireland kicked off from the center circle.

The Irish, who finally gained the right to attack, launched their offensive organization in the German half for the first time after passing the ball a few times.

Yes, you read that right, after more than ten minutes of the game, Ireland took possession of the ball for the first time past half-time.

The German's high-post press was full of pressure, directly crushing the Irish midfielder who had average ball control skills into a piece of sand.

The impression given by the Irish team is that they are tough but lack creativity. Technology is not their advantage, and ball control is not their strong point.

As the "blue-collar version of the England national team", what they can rely on is adhering to the style of British football-toughness, and the traditional British team's high-flying attack style.

Ireland midfielders Hendrick and Houlahan barely controlled the football near the halfway line.

The German team's midfield encirclement and suppression made their offensive organization difficult to move.

The Irish team's midfield organization is more of a tactical cover than an organization, actively attracting the German team's players to come and press.

The main purpose is to allow our two forwards enough time to position themselves in the German team's penalty area.

The secondary purpose is to wait for his wing players to move forward to a position where they can support the attack.

Seeing that the German team's siege became more and more fierce, Houlahan passed the ball to Ward on the left side from the wing in an uncomfortable posture.

The force of the pass was a bit too strong, and Ward almost stopped the ball from the sideline due to Gundogan's interference.

Before he could control the football smoothly, German right back Gentel Yan immediately pressed to his side, cooperating with Gundogan to attack.

Ward screamed in agony when faced with the two men's attacks. He had no time to think. Before they could form an encirclement, he half-turned and hit a big kick, and lobbed the ball toward the German team's penalty area.

The German double central defenders composed of Hummels and Boateng respectively marked Ireland's two forwards.

The four people competed for the spot of the football. During the pushing and shoving, Irish forward Walters unexpectedly got the first point by accident.

However, due to the interference of Hummels, his header did not pose any threat and was directly confiscated by Neuer.

This attack that did not pose a threat at all was the epitome of the Irish national team's offensive performance in the first half of the game.

With Germany's defense still solid, they didn't even have a chance to create a set piece.

You know, for the Irish national team, set-pieces are their main means of scoring. Most of their goals in the qualifying rounds came from various set-piece opportunities.

In the last match between the two sides, Ireland scored their only goal through a corner kick.

After the last draw, Loew did research on how to prevent Ireland's set-piece tactics. In his opinion, the best way is not to give them the chance to get a corner kick.

Neuer played bravely today. Ireland's only few headers in the first half were caught by him, which steadily plunged the Irish team into despair.

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In the 28th minute of the game, Ego got rid of Irish midfielder McCarthy and passed to the right side of the penalty area. Muller received the ball and passed it to Zhao Jinge who came to respond.

After Zhao Jinge attracted a double-team from the opponent's central defender, he once again sent the ball to the left side of the Irish penalty area, which was emptied.

Royce reversed the offside ball at the back of the penalty area to form a single goal.

Unfortunately, with Given's goal blocked, Royce's shot missed the post and flew out of the bottom line.

Royce, who was saddened by the loss of his sword, turned around and gave Zhao Jinge his first like today.

Ever since Zhao Jinge frequently praised his teammates during training matches, a wave of praise has started among the German national team.

As long as I get likes quickly enough, the embarrassment of missing out on opportunities won’t catch up with me.

Three minutes later, Zhao Jinge dribbled superbly from the right, toying with the Irish left back Ward, and then sent a through ball.

Muller then inserted a light shot from a small angle and hit the door frame.

The Irish national team's goal was in turmoil, and the Dublin Stadium fell into a long silence.

Those fans who want to witness Ireland's further progress at home are already in deep pain. The current game is too torture for Irish fans.

"The German team completely suppressed our players. Whether it was on the offensive or defensive end, our response was too difficult!

Although the entire game is only a third of the way through, the current situation has already fallen into an extremely difficult situation."

In the live broadcast room of Ireland's national television station, the commentator in charge of the commentary expressed his views dejectedly.

"The consecutive shots just now almost resulted in a goal, and the Irish's tough defense could no longer hold up.

Our boys launched a stormy offensive, just like this, crush them as much as possible!"

Ballack is extremely satisfied with the current situation on the court:

"If nothing else happens, after this game, we will ensure a qualifying spot!"

In the 42nd minute of the game, the German team's midfielder stole the ball.

Zhao Jinge stole the ball from Ireland midfielder Brady outside the 30-meter zone of the Irish team, quickly passed it to the left wing, and quickly inserted himself into the Irish penalty area.

After "Little Rocket" Royce received the ball, he stopped and quickly moved forward. Christie, the Irish team's right back, was simply not enough in front of Royce.

After a simple change of direction and an inward cut, Royce broke into the left side of Ireland's penalty area.

And before the opponent's central defender could intercept, he lightly sent a diagonal pass to the center of the penalty area.

The ball fell to the top of the Irish penalty area, and Zhao Jinge appeared at the landing point.

He used his body to carry O'Shea, who was in his thirties, and when the football fell, he stopped the ball with his chest in the gap in front of him.

Kroos, who came in from behind, arrived at this perfect position in time and gently stopped the ball.

Then he stepped on the left side of the football with his left foot, leaving about a foot's distance, and at the same time, the supporting foot followed the body to the direction of the shot.

Then he quickly hit the center of the football with the inside of his right foot, and the football instantly turned into a white line and flew towards the lower right corner of the goal.

A putting performance that belongs to Toni Kroos!

"GOAL!!!! Toni Kroos' unsolvable putt! Directly into the blind spot in the lower right corner of the goal!

There was absolutely nothing the Irish goalkeeper Given could do. Before he even had time to make a save, the football had already entered the gate he was guarding!"

"In this goal, in addition to Toni Kroos who contributed a wonderful shot, Zhao Jinge's performance is also remarkable!

Not only did he steal the ball in the frontcourt and initiate an attack, he then cooperated with Royce's pass, giving full play to his tactical value as the fulcrum of the penalty area and sending the ball to Toni Kroos.

The Irish team that caused us trouble in the last round of qualifiers now seems completely unable to keep up with the pace!

Less than half a game into the national team's official appearance, Zhao Jinge's dominance in the frontcourt has been fully demonstrated.

Whether it was a one-stop breakthrough from the wide position, a finishing touch as a finishing touch, or a support and organization in the penalty area, he did an extremely good job.
To be continued...