Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions-Chapter 692 484: Japan and South Korea Unite Against China! SMD Commentary Praises Son Heung-min Excessively, Tang Long Strikes Back at Lightning Speed!
Starting lineup for today's game, home team Tottenham, 4231.
Son Heung-min
Lamela/Ali/Eriksson
Wanyama/Sissoko
Danny Rose/Woltonhen Alderweireld/Walker
Lori
Away team Manchester City, 433.
Tang Long/Agüero/Sterling
Mkhitaryan/Ranocchia/Diego
Kolarov/Stones/Kompany/Navas
Bravo
South Korea, SMD TV is also broadcasting the match.
This match in South Korea is just as hot as in China, for no other reason than Tottenham's starting striker Son Heung-min, their national idol.
"Oppa! Oppa, go for it!"
"The number one forward in Asia, we love you!"
"Son Oppa, show Manchester City the might of Asia's number one king!"
"If Tottenham defeats Manchester City and Son Oppa scores, I'll run naked for ten kilometers downstairs in the neighborhood!"
Even though Tang Long's stats and status in the team are far superior to Tottenham's Son Heung-min.
But the stubborn Korean fans will never admit this fact; they always regard Son Heung-min as Asia's number one king!
One can glean a bit from their commentator's unique perspective.
"SMD!"
"In this match, there are two players on the forward line: China's Tang Long and our South Korea's Son Heung-min."
"Although Tang Long scores more goals, it's primarily because he has more help!"
"Manchester City's formation is 433, and on the forward line, Tang Long has two helpers assisting him; he just needs to easily score the goals."
"In contrast, our Son Heung-min plays as the single arrowhead in the 4231, constantly being marked by the tall defenders, bearing more responsibility. Although he doesn't score as much as Tang Long, it's really hard to say who contributes more to the team!"
Korean fans are unquestionably supporting Tottenham in this match.
This match has, of course, also attracted many Japanese viewers, and that's also because left-back Yuto Nagatomo is a very well-liked Japanese player in Europe.
But Japanese fans are somewhat indecisive!
The Japanese character is different from Koreans; they are the kind that once you're strong and defeat them convincingly, they'll admire you wholeheartedly.
Previously, Tang Long and Yuto Nagatomo were teammates for a season at Inter Milan, and at that time, thanks to his stunning skills, Tang Long had already won over Japanese fans!
Many Japanese fans even fell in love with Inter Milan because of Tang Long and became fans of Inter Milan.
Yuto Nagatomo then transferred to Norwich, only played for one season, and transferred to Tottenham again.
Therefore, Japanese fans don't have much affection for the Tottenham team.
Now what they recall are the two encounters between Norwich and Manchester City last season, where Yuto Nagatomo was repeatedly overwhelmed and outplayed by Tang Long.
At that time, many Japanese fans let out a bitter wail: "Tang is terrifyingly strong!"
And many expressed regret, saying: "If only Tang were Japanese!"
Therefore, Japanese fans are very fond and appreciative of Tang Long, and this time's clash between Manchester City and Tottenham, they don't mind the outcome; they just hope both Tang Long and Yuto Nagatomo show a good performance.
Especially, they want to see Tang Long score a few brilliant goals to entertain and open the eyes of Japanese fans!
Perhaps because Manchester City is playing their second consecutive Premier League away game, they started more conservatively and didn't apply high pressure.
This gave Tottenham's midfield relatively ample space to organize passes.
16th minute of the first half.
Ranocchia passed the ball to Tang Long.
With a backheel flick, Tang Long passed the ball to Diego without stopping and ran forward immediately.
Tang Long wanted to do a one-two with Diego, but the Brazilian felt Tang Long's run went too deep, with a defender still ahead, and couldn't use his technique to chip the ball over;
He simply chose to hold the ball, leaned back, and made plans!
But he did not expect that as soon as Gualin leaned in, he hit a concrete wall; this Gualin hadn't moved yet, and Diego had already staggered forward~
Seizing the moment, Gualin stretched his long leg directly into Diego's crotch, tripping him along with the ball.
Diego fell and complained of a foul, but the referee raised his hands, signaling the game to continue!
"Gualin, look up!"
Yuto Nagatomo's call while rushing up the left wing came with the wind to Gualin's ears.
Gualin made a scoop with his long leg, producing an inner spinning curve, and just at the moment it bounced, Yuto Nagatomo broke into the left side of the box!
Yuto Nagatomo crossed!
In the center, Son Heung-min hurried to position himself for the shot, and his opponent Stones didn't slack off either, charging forward.
Stones remembered Coach Chiwo's advice, using Italian defenders' slight tricks and tried to tug Son Heung-min's shirt once close;
But unexpected was that this Tottenham jersey of Son Heung-min's adopted some high-tech, so smooth and hard to grip, Stones not only failed to tug successfully but instead enabled Son Heung-min to rise high, head the ball!
Defensively, it has always been Manchester City's goalkeeper Bravo's weakness with only a height of 1 meter 84;
The ball had the angle and power of top-tier caliber, Bravo did not even attempt a save, and could only watch the ball fall into the left corner of the net!
"Wow wow wow!"
White Hart Lane is boiling!
The Korean commentator is excited!
"What is Asia's number one superstar!"
"Tang Long! Did you see that!"
"Towering over England's Stones, violently heading the ball into the net!"
"At this moment, Son Heung-min not only leads in his duel with Tang Long, he also contributes to the England national team's defense!"
"Seems like the England national team isn't that great!"
"By the way, let me mention that Tang Long's name has 'Long', a dragon, which is a very mighty creature in Chinese culture. But no matter how powerful the dragon, in front of our Son Heung-min, it has to bow down!"
Son Heung-min grinned at the camera, making his signature framed gesture, muttering in Korean that only he could understand: "That English fool dreams of grabbing my shirt!"
His provocative expression greatly displeased the Chinese audience at home.
And the worst was yet to come.
Yuto Nagatomo who delivered the assist ran over, Gualin also surrounded him, and the three formed a triangle stance, bowing to each other three times.
- "Damn! Seeing this Japanese celebration movement is disgusting!"
- "This Nagatomo, liked bowing when he was in Inter, once he got fouled and got a free kick, he even wanted to bow to the opponent, bow my ass!"
- "Goodness, the little Japs came to Tottenham and led his teammates astray?"
- "Japanese player assists Korean player to score, I see, this is a Japan-Korea alliance against China!"
- "Manchester City might be a bit tired, their pressing isn't tight enough, lads need to step it up!"
- "Tang Long, take him down!"
- "Directly topple the sticks and Japs!"
During the opponent's celebration, Tang Long communicated with Ranocchia and his defensive line teammates, indicating they should push the defense forward and not retreat too much.
The players' performance in Guardiola's view is a dangerous signal, indicating that Manchester City, having achieved six consecutive Premier League wins, is starting to become complacent and smug.
Guardiola won't allow this to happen, he was low-key before the match to deal with media and public opinion, but Manchester City players on the field mustn't be low-key, points still rely on you 11 people playing every step of the way.
"Press forward! Whoever can't run, immediately bench him in the midfield!"
With Guardiola's command, the players on the field directly pushed the defense forward 15 meters, starting a high press.
Tottenham who scored at the start clearly wasn't afraid of the surging Manchester City, they proactively widened their formation, intending to use ball circulation and the width of the pitch to resolve City's press.
Tottenham's 4-2-3-1 formation, during backfield circulation, wing backs Yuto Nagatomo and Walker don't retreat, instead, the two defensive midfielders go back to assist the center backs, supporting the goalkeeper's distribution.
With the two defensive midfielders retreating, occupying the middle, the center backs spread wide to create horizontal distance, preventing City's two forwards from making a three-to-two challenge. Tottenham's backfield has an extra goalkeeper, Lori.
Manchester City obviously has three forwards, Tang Long, Agüero, and Sterling, why were there only two forwards at the start?
That's because Guardiola instructed right forward Sterling at the start not to spread too far, and to pay attention to shrinking inward to the center.
So during the press, Sterling retreated to the attacking midfielder position, pushing Tang Long and Agüero onto the forward line.
But can Tottenham with one more person in ball control really manage to pass through the gap in City's press?
Defensive midfielder Sissoko took a step back, signaling to Lori to pass the ball to him in the box. If during training, he could deliver a long pass about 30 meters, but in the game, he didn't dare, especially facing City's press.
Facing Tang Long's press, Lori simply unleashed a long pass forward, sending the ball toward the shortest player on the field, Yuto Nagatomo who had already rushed forward.
"Ah, why did Lori pass the ball this way?"
"I think he might have seen Sissoko, but his passing ability isn't up to it."
"Every position has Manchester City players marking."
"So he can only choose a long kick, losing possession."
"Considering this, Bravo's goalkeeping skills may not be a match for Lori, but his footwork is much more meticulous!"
Right-back Sabaleta leaped, almost riding on Yuto Nagatomo, overpowering the opponent, heading the ball back to the front.
"Go back you!"
Lori's pass was heavy, Sabaleta's header held up to the test.
This ball was headed high and round, flying straight towards the middle, exactly where Sterling had retreated to the midfield.
"There's a thief behind!"
Hearing Tang Long's shout, Sterling didn't care who exactly was behind him, whether it was defensive midfielder Sissoko or someone else. Feeling the rush of wind behind him when it suddenly rode upon him, he made a strong leap, flicking the ball backward with the back of his head. Just as he finished flicking, he was heavily collided by Sissoko from behind, collapsing to the ground, rolling two times.
Guardiola energetically signaled to the fourth official for a yellow card, but the main referee decided to continue the game because Manchester City still possessed the ball!
"Sterling's back-flick header!"
"Is anyone on this trajectory?"
"Yes!"
"Tang Long rushed forward!"
"He's the only one who anticipated Sterling's back-flick point!"
"Lori advances!"
"How to handle this one-on-one!"
"Wow!"
"Tang Long feints Lori with a stepover, slots it into the empty net!"
"The score is 1-1 on the field!"
"Breaking the record for Manchester City again, it's Tang Long!!!"
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