This is the first time that Crystal Palace has participated in the Club World Cup, but it will never be the last time.

In fact, when Chen Ran and the entire team of Crystal Palace were still sitting on the Emirates Airways charter flight, the Club World Cup had already started.

However, as European champions, Crystal Palace and South American champions Brazil International can directly advance to the semi-finals.

On December 10, the African champion and Egyptian team Ahli defeated the Oceania champion 2-0, New Zealand's Auckland City and advanced to the semi-finals.

On December 11, the Asian champion and Korean team Jeonbuk Hyundai lost 0:1 to the North American champion and Mexico's America, who advanced to the semi-finals.

After these two games, the match between the Club World Cup semi-finals was confirmed.

Brazil International vs. Egypt Ahli, England Crystal Palace vs. Mexico America.

On December 13, Brazil International eliminated Egypt's Ahli 2:1 with goals from Pato and Adriano, and advanced to the finals of the Club World Cup.

On December 14, the semi-finals of the Crystal Palace and Mexico and America will be about to begin.

Because Crystal Palace is eligible to participate in the Club World Cup this year, the Club World Cup is much more popular in China than in previous years.

In the past Club World Cup, domestic fans usually only watch the last game, that is, the European champions vs. South American champions.

As for the previous game, there are very few people paying attention to it.

Now, with the emergence of Chen Ran and Crystal Palace, this year is very different.

"Haha, hello brothers, let's see where I am?"

Immediately, several photos were uploaded to the post bar of Crystal Palace.

Now, as long as there is a competition for Crystal Palace, the Crystal Palace post bars are always very lively, no matter what time it was in China at that time.

"I'm going, isn't this the big boss who went to watch Crystal Palace win the UEFA Cup and the UEFA Champions League?"

"Haha, I didn't expect anyone to remember me. Yes, I'm here again today, guess where I am now?"

"Big boss, please don't insult our IQ. Every time you jump out like this, don't you go to watch the Crystal Palace game on site?"

"That's right, this is too simple. So I guess the old man must be in the 'Yokohama International Comprehensive Arena' right?"

"Haha, guessed right, I'll watch Crystal Palace win the Club World Cup again today."

As he said that, the brother uploaded the tickets to the post bar.

"Damn, there are two more tickets. What excuses did the big boss look for to deceive his girlfriend this time?"

"Haha, I didn't cheat this time, so I asked her directly if she wanted to travel to Japan?"

"And then I swam directly into the football field, right?"

"Hehe, she's used to it now."

"I'm asking if you have noticed that all the Crystal Palace that the old man went to watch live to win the finals, Crystal Palace won the championship in the end."

"I'll go, do you mean the old man has the appearance of the crystal palace?"

"On the upper floor, I have only heard of the prosperous husband's appearance. When did the prosperous crystal palace appearance appear?"

"Because the old man went to see the game and won the Crystal Palace."

"That's because Crystal Palace is strong enough."

"At least you'll get a good start."

"This is also. Crystal Palace is the champion!"

"Crystal Palace is the champion! +1"

"Crystal Palace is the champion! +2"

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The organizing committee of the Club World Cup is also considerate, leaving Crystal Palace with three days off, allowing Crystal Palace to recover a lot due to the previous intensive schedule and the fatigue caused by long-distance flights.

Chen Ran also did a lot of homework for the opponent of Mexico and America, the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.

There are really many acquaintances in their roster.

Blanco, who is famous for his frog jumper in the World Cup, is a former Argentine international, famous forward Claudio Lopez, and a Paraguay international familiar to domestic fans, and a forward Cuevas, who once played for Shanghai Zhongyuan.

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However, compared with today's Crystal Palace, Mexico and America are obviously not an opponent of the same order of magnitude.

Therefore, Chen Ran did not send out all the main lineups in this game.

Center Jan Kohler

Left forward Evra, front midfielder Kaka, right forward Alves

Aya Toure, Aya, Mascherano

Left-back Chiellini, central defender Thiago Silva, central defender Vidic, right-back Macon

Goalkeeper Van der Sar

On Mexico and America, head coach Turner, who knew that his strength was not as strong as others, naturally did not dare to stay and sent all the main players to prepare for a fight.

Left winger Claudio Lopez, center Cabanas, right winger Quevas

Central forward Aguerro, central forward Pereira, central forward Villa

Left-back Davino, central defender Ricardo Rojas, central defender Oscar Rojas, right-back Castro

Goalkeeper Ojo

However, although Mexico and America sent all the main players, as the referee blew the whistle at the beginning of the game, they were still completely suppressed by Crystal Palace and were forced to hand over the initiative in the game.

In the 18th minute, two Brazilian fellows, Crystal Palace's right-back Maicon and right forward Alves, played continuously on the right side, and finally Alves dribbled the ball and made a cross from the bottom.

In the penalty area of ​​Mexico and America, Jan Kohler, who is 202CM tall, is naturally the focus of the defenders' defense. Especially the shiny big bald head, it is difficult to ignore his existence.

Two central defenders of Mexico America, Ricardo Rojas and Oscar Rojas, clamped Jan Kohler in the middle, like two slices of bread and a piece of meat pie,

Jan Kohler couldn't jump up at all.

Seeing Alves' pass flying over, Ricardo Rojas, who was in front of Jan Kohler, directly pushed the ball out of the penalty area.

Unfortunately, he didn't stand the ball far because they used the method of fighting against Jan Kohler. If you see many scenes like this, you will naturally not make them feel better.

Just as Ricardo Rojas jumped to the ball, Jan Kohler exerted a little hard behind him, and immediately let Ricardo Rojas jump in mid-air shift the center of gravity.

The center of gravity is lost, so how can I use force to hit the ball? Of course, the ball is not far away. It just flew out of the penalty area less than two meters.

At this time, Kaka, who was waiting for an opportunity to move outside the penalty area, immediately discovered this opportunity. He rushed towards the ball and shot with a volley.

"Bang!"

The ball was extremely powerful. After bounced a little in the middle, it rushed directly to the lower left corner of the Mexican American goal.

Although goalkeeper Ocho made a save, the ball was too fast, when he reached over, the ball had already flown into the net.

“GOAL!”

With Kaka's volley, Crystal Palace led Mexico and America 1:0.

"The stranger is like jade, and the young master is unparalleled in the world."

“Whether in AC Milan or in Crystal Palace, Kaka is the one that’s unique.”

"A beautiful goal, Crystal Palace took the lead less than twenty minutes into the opening game."

"World Wave, it's World Wave again, it seems that the players of Crystal Palace are particularly good at scoring world goals."

"Crystal Palace is too strong. Although head coach Chen Ran sent many substitutes in this game, he still gained the upper hand."

"The goal was conceded at the beginning. With Crystal Palace's defensive ability, Mexico and America are in a bad situation."

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As soon as Kaka scored a goal, the commentators who broadcast the game around the world climaxed.

However, they soon discovered that they had to be restrained or they would be very tired.

In the 31st minute, Alves and Macon on the right were playing well, and Evra on the left of Crystal Palace was not to be outdone.

After dribbling through Mexico America's right-back Castro, he did not choose to cross from the bottom, but directly penetrated the Mexico America's penalty area.

This time, Evra caused much of the threat to cross the bottom.

Two central defenders Ricardo Rojas and Oscar Rojas, who are responsible for marking Jan Kohler, are forced to separate one to stop Evra from continuing to move forward.

At the same time, Pereira, a central defender in Mexico and America, quickly returned to defense, preparing to help Ricardo Rojas double-team Evra together.

When Evra saw that he was about to fall into the encirclement of Mexico and America, she immediately distributed the ball to Kaka who was supporting in the middle.

At this time, because he wanted to assist in defense of Evra, Pereira, who should have stayed in the middle defense, had left his position, and a defensive vacuum appeared next to Kaka again.

How could Kaka miss such a good opportunity?

Kaka pushed the ball to the right, looked up at the position of the Mexican American goal, and then directly used his right foot to shoot a curved ball.

The unlucky Mexican American goalkeeper Ocho made a flew sideways again, but he still couldn't even touch the ball. In the end, he could only watch the ball flew into the goal he was guarding again.

“GOAL!”
To be continued...