The Chinese team's goal completely disrupted Hiddink's plan.

Before Zhaojun scored the goal, South Korea was actually already improving very much on the field.

Ahn Jung-hwan, Park Ji-sung and others have also threatened Ou Chuliang's gate several times.

But as soon as this goal came out, the South Koreans were immediately confused.

Under the command of Zeng Zheng, the Chinese team continued to try to control the ball.

Soon, the whistle sounded at the end of the first half and the game entered the intermission.

Looking at the energetic Chinese players, Hiddink had a bitter look on his face, feeling like he was not using his brain enough.

He was thinking about what tactics to adopt in the second half?

Strengthen the offense?

This seems necessary.

South Korea's forward offensive ability is not bad, it must be strong and powerful, and it must be fast and poisonous.

Park Ji-sung is also an invincible player and has great offensive ability.

The key to the question is, will Zeng Zheng adjust the team's strategy in the second half?

If unexpected adjustments are made, what will happen to South Korea?

Hiddink was really panicked.

He didn't expect the Chinese team to take the lead.

Even if the two teams tie, he still has many countermeasures.

But now, the high energy of the Chinese team and the frustration of the South Korean players are in sharp contrast.

If this continues, the road to the top four will become more and more difficult.

This won't work!

"Walk!"

Hiddink gave the order.

He took the assistant coaches back to the locker room first.

In these 15 minutes, he has to train these South Korean players.

On the other side, the Chinese fans at the scene stood up and applauded the outstanding performance of the national players.

Netizens in front of the TV were also very excited.

To be able to defeat South Korea in a competition like the World Cup is something that can last a lifetime!

You know, this is the first World Cup Asian derby in history!

No matter who you let win, you can’t let the stick win!

In the short first half, Zeng Zheng's impact on the team and fans was profound, and the results were gratifying.

Countless fans even called the TV station to award some kind of medal to Zeng Zheng.

"Although it's only the end of the first half, we can hear the cheers of the fans on site."

"This may be the most enjoyable game played by the Chinese team in recent years."

"The team's perseverance, the players' flash of inspiration, and the coach's calm command are all things we should be proud of."

"As long as the current score remains until the end, the Chinese team will completely write the history of Asian football."

"Zeng Zheng's name will also be recorded in the history of football forever."

...

The tense 15 minutes passed quickly.

No one knows what the head coaches of both sides said or what adjustments they made during these 15 minutes.

At least judging from the roster, the players from both sides are still the same group as in the first half.

Hiddink pinched his waist and came to the coaching bench to stand, his eyes looking forward like an eagle.

After the game restarted, the two midfielders headed by Hao Junzhe pressed forward at the same time.

Together with three forwards, they continued to press South Korea in the half.

However, something seems to have changed on South Korea's side.

The two consecutive balls were passed from the backcourt, and then the three midfielders quickly pressed forward.

This made Zeng Zheng frown.

In the 47th minute, the South Korean formation suddenly pressed forward and looked like it was about to launch an attack.

Facing the opponent's attack, Li Tie and others instantly doubled their pressure and made more mistakes.

Suddenly, Lee Yong-pyo tipped his toe and took the ball away from Son Ji-hae.

With just one step, the ball was sent to Ahn Jung-hwan's feet.

The South Korean forward took the ball and turned around, briefly protected it and then forced the ball down.

Facing Xu Yunlong's defense, he made a direct pass.

At the back point, Hong Mingpu, who was outflanked, got rid of the pull, jumped up high, and hit the ball hard with his forehead.

The ball bounced on the ground, passed Ou Chuliang's fingertips, and entered the net.

Just three minutes into the second half, South Korea tied the score.

After the goal, the South Korean players rushed forward and surrounded Hongmyeongpo.

The latter also quickly rushed to the camera on the sidelines, raised his arms and shouted loudly.

"This is a very wonderful team goal." Huang Jianxiang was angry, but still explained it bravely.

"From stealing the ball to passing the ball, the South Korean players did it in one go."

"It was our right wing, and we made a pass before Xu Yunlong could make up the defense."

"It can be said that South Korea attacked very decisively this time."

"The impact of two flanks like this is the strength of the South Koreans."

"I can definitely conclude that this must have been specially emphasized by Hiddink's coaching staff during the halftime break."

"During the entire scoring process, the South Korean players performed their duties and had their own clear goals."

"From this point of view, our players' ability to enter the state is still slightly inferior in the opening stage."

"The score on the court is now one to one, and the game has returned to the starting point."

...

Hiddink is indeed a world-famous coach.

In just fifteen minutes, it not only reversed the frustration of the South Korean players, but also really changed the score.

Seeing the South Korean players regaining their spirits on the court, Zeng Zheng's side instantly doubled in pressure.

"Intensify it, intensify it for me!"

Li Tie opened his arms, stuck Park Ji-sung behind him, and finally protected the ball from the bottom line;

"Look at people, look at biographies, don't look at your feet!"

Zhao Junzhe and Sun Jihai made two one-twos in succession, and finally passed the ball to Yang Chen;

"Pull to the side, pull to the side, come over and take over!"

Facing Song Zhongguo's pressing, Li Weifeng quickly passed the ball to Wu Chengying on the left wing.

The two parties are really familiar with each other.

After South Korea used a fast break to tie the score, they immediately stepped up their efforts in the midfield.

The Chinese team is originally a three-man midfielder. Facing the opponent's four-man midfielder, it has a natural disadvantage.

It seemed that Hiddink had figured out the key in the 45th minute of the first half.

No matter how Zeng Zheng changes, he still has fewer midfielders than South Korea.

Since Zeng Zheng arranged for 3 forwards to play against South Korea, then we will fight with you in the midfield.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Either you bring Yang Chen and others back to participate in the defense, or you do what you are doing now and let Zhao Junzhe and Sun Jihai do the dirty work for Li Tie who has already been banned.

Tired work.

In the 50th minute, Sun Jihai was violated on the right.

Zhao Jun took a free kick. Kim Tae Young fought for the top of the crowd and pushed the ball out of the penalty area.

In the 51st minute, Sun Jihai knocked back from the bottom line on the right, Yang Chen pushed the ball from the edge of the small penalty area, and the ball missed the right post.

In the 52nd minute, Yoo Sang-cheol pulled down Zhao Junzhe who was dribbling the ball and was given a yellow card.

In the 53rd minute, Sun Jihai also tackled Song Zongguo during a counterattack and was also shown a yellow card.

Under the command of Hiddink, South Korea intends to speed up the pace.

But the Chinese team also gritted its teeth and persisted, so it had little effect. The ball was still switching back and forth between the two teams in the midfield.
To be continued...