Football: Starting from the 05 World Youth Championship

The referee for this match was Damir Skomina, a new referee from Slovenia.

This man is 32 years old this year and has little officiating experience. He has only officiated in the Slovenian domestic league before, and his only international experience is coaching the U21 European Championship in 2007.

In the recently concluded European Championship, he served as the fourth official in the group stage.

It's worth mentioning that during the group stage match between Germany and Austria, this guy reported a dispute between the two coaches on the sidelines to the referee, which resulted in the referee sending both Germany's coach Löw and Austria's coach Manuel to the stands.

After being sent to the stands, German coach Joachim Löw angrily complained to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was in the stands to watch the game.

After the match, perhaps due to pressure from the Germans, UEFA criticized his officiating as too arbitrary and did not allow him to participate in the knockout stage of the European Championship, sending him home directly.

Before the match, many fans were worried that he would blow the whistle recklessly when they learned that he would be officiating this crucial game.

However, this very referee, whom UEFA considered to have officiated too arbitrarily, made an extremely accurate ruling this time.

He pointed to the goal line and gave a goal kick, believing that the Chinese team had not committed a foul in the previous defensive play.

Neither player touched the ball throughout the entire incident, and the other player fell to the ground while attempting a shot, not because he was pushed or pulled down by a defender.

Upon seeing this ruling, Chinese fans in the field and those watching on television breathed a sigh of relief and then applauded the fair referee.

The Cameroonian player who fell seemed somewhat dissatisfied, muttering something under his breath, but ultimately lacked confidence and dared not go forward to argue with the referee.

The game continued, and the calm on the field was completely broken after Cameroon launched the first attack.

In the 11th minute, the Chinese team launched an attack from midfield. Lin Feng dribbled the ball forward and then passed it to the wing.

Right-back Sun Jihai pushed forward and played a one-two with Hao Junmin, who was operating on this side, before dribbling the ball down the flank.

The opponent's full-back was drawn away by Sun Jihai, and the defensive midfielder in this area was interfered with by Hao Junmin who was making a forward run. When Lin Feng moved to this side, he was surprisingly unmarked.

Seeing that there weren't any good crosses, Sun Jihai decisively passed the ball back to Lin Feng.

At this point, the opponent's formation had completely shifted to the left, leaving the other side very open. Lin Feng received the ball and passed it over without hesitation.

Chen Tao received the pass, dribbled the ball along the left corridor, cut inside, got rid of the defense, and then unleashed a long-range shot from 21 meters out.

That was a very high-quality shot, forcing Cameroon's goalkeeper, Amur, to dive and punch the ball away with one hand.

A sigh rang out on the field. Chen Tao had played a really good shot, but the opposing goalkeeper's save was also excellent.

If the Cameroonian goalkeeper had reacted any slower, that ball might have gone in.

Both sides completed one attack during the probing phase, but in terms of the final threat, the Chinese team's attack was more threatening.

After that shot, the entire Cameroonian team realized that their opponents were formidable and not someone they could easily defeat.

Therefore, in the following match, the Cameroonian team planned to leverage their strengths, utilizing their physical advantages and aggressive play to create opportunities.

Among them, Cameroon's defensive midfielder Mbia was particularly active.

In the previous group stage, he relied on his height of nearly 1.9 meters and weight of more than 160 kilograms to be invincible in his battles with the opposing midfielders.

Among the younger generation of players, none can withstand the impact of his physique.

Especially in the match against South Korea, he completely overwhelmed several of South Korea's midfielders.

This gave him tremendous confidence, and he even felt that he could challenge Lin Feng.

They're all Asian, so how could Lin Feng be any better than those Koreans?
Try it and it's gone. In the 16th minute, when Lin Feng was dribbling the ball forward, Mbia confidently closed in on him.

However, when he seized the opportunity to crash into Lin Feng just as he was about to accelerate, he suddenly felt as if he had hit a wall.

Lin Feng, who was running, was only slightly swayed by the impact, but the huge reaction force made him lose his balance and fall to the ground with a thud.

"Hahaha!"

"Is this person trying to stage an accident?"

"Is this guy trying to be funny?"

"He looks taller than Lin Feng, but I didn't expect him to be so fragile. Did he not exercise restraint and wear himself out? All that physique is just an empty shell?"

"I think that's probably true. I heard that 100,000 condoms were distributed in the Olympic Village for this Olympics, and even that wasn't enough. These guys really know how to produce them!"

After regaining his balance, Lin Feng didn't even look back at Mbia, who was sitting on the ground, but continued to dribble forward to complete the attack.

Seeing that things were not going well, the Cameroonian defender used a tactical foul to stop the Chinese team's attack, but in return, he received a yellow card.

"How's it going? Are you okay?"

When his teammates saw that Mbia hadn't gotten up yet, they assumed he was still upset about the physical challenge he had just lost.

However, what greeted them was Mbia's mournful face:

"I...I think I'm injured."

The teammates looked at each other in disbelief; they had never seen someone intentionally cause an accident and end up injuring themselves!

Cameroon's team doctor quickly ran onto the field with his medical kit. After examining Mbia, he confirmed that Mbia's injury prevented him from continuing the game and had to signal to the head coach to substitute him.

As Mbia was carried off the field on a stretcher, not only did the players on the field look at each other in bewilderment, but the fans at the stadium and in front of their televisions were also somewhat confused.

He tried to stage an accident but ended up getting himself into trouble. Is Lin Feng really that terrifying?
Everyone was wondering if the guy lying on the stretcher regretted his reckless actions.

Lin Feng was also surprised that the other party was injured. The impact was indeed quite strong, but it shouldn't have caused injury, right?

Athletes aren't all made of glass; they're not that fragile.

However, judging from the area examined by the opposing team's doctor, he figured that the guy had most likely twisted his ankle when he fell.

It's not a serious injury, but he definitely won't be able to continue playing.

After Mbia was injured and substituted, Cameroon replaced him with number 17, Alan Ole.

Using up a substitution so early is not a good thing for the Cameroonian team.

In these cup competitions, it's common for knockout rounds to go to extra time or even penalty shootouts.

Therefore, the later the game goes, the more important the substitution slots become.

If the game goes to overtime, they'll be at a significant disadvantage, having one less spot than their opponents. But before that, they should focus on how to defend against China's current offensive surge!

China took a free kick, and Lin Feng didn't choose to shoot himself. Instead, he sent the ball into the penalty area and found Dong Fangzhuo.

Unfortunately, Dong Fangzhuo's shot was slightly interfered with by a defender and went wide.

Taking advantage of Alan's incomplete transition into the game after being substituted on, Lin Feng was exceptionally active on the field. Every pass he made was precisely delivered to the Chinese players in the attacking third, constantly threatening Cameroon's goal.

However, the Cameroonian team is indeed physically strong. In one-on-one matches, the Chinese players were clearly at a disadvantage in physical confrontations. Under the opponent's tenacious defense and interference, they failed to seize many opportunities.

Cameroon's defense could only disrupt the play, but couldn't control the ball, which kept possession at the feet of the Chinese team. Every time an attack was disrupted, it was quickly passed back by midfielders like Zheng Zhi and Lin Feng, and the situation on the field gradually turned into the Chinese team besieging the opponent's goal.

In the 21st minute, Lin Feng passed the ball into the penalty area again. Dong Fangzhuo received the ball but had difficulty turning around. However, at that moment, he saw Lin Feng making a forward run.

So he pushed the ball forward and sent it to Lin Feng's feet.

Because his back was to Lin Feng, the opponent didn't see Lin Feng start moving. He only realized something was wrong when Lin Feng caught up with him.

But at this moment, Lin Feng had already moved inward and outward, his body had completed its power buildup, and he was ready to shoot.

Because the shooting motion was so realistic, the Cameroonian defenders quickly turned to block it. Even the cameraman broadcasting the game was fooled by Lin Feng, and the camera naturally moved forward to capture the trajectory of the flying football.

However, the ball never left Lin Feng's feet. In the brief half-second that the camera couldn't keep up with Lin Feng, the ball had already been transferred from Lin Feng's right foot to his left foot, and the defender who had tried to block him had been completely outmaneuvered.

Realizing he had been tricked, the defender quickly turned to chase after him, while another defender rushed over from the side.

During the movement, Lin Feng adjusted his footing twice with small, quick steps, glanced at the goal, and once again assumed the stance of drawing a bow and nocking an arrow.

At this moment, Lin Feng was positioned at the top of the arc. For a player like him with a powerful long-range shooting ability, this spot was undoubtedly within his shooting range, and no one doubted his scoring ability here.

The defenders naturally didn't dare to gamble, and Alexander Song, who was playing as a makeshift center-back, quickly took a step forward to block Lin Feng's shot.

Seeing that the opponent handed over his body without hesitation, Lin Feng changed his movements again, feigning a kick with his left foot and then passing the ball back to his right foot.

Alexander Song truly lives up to his reputation as a player who can establish himself in a Premier League powerhouse. After being deceived by Lin Feng, he adjusted his center of gravity very quickly and actually tried to continue blocking.

Lin Feng was a little surprised to see that the other party was still able to keep up.

But his footwork was incredibly fast. Relying on a concealed burst of power from his ankle, the ball was transferred from his right foot to his left foot the instant the opponent moved forward. His left foot then quickly flicked the ball to the outside, completely distancing himself from Alexander Song.

Song was shocked to find himself completely exposed. He hurriedly turned around and reached out to pull Lin Feng, completely disregarding the fact that he was standing on the edge of the restricted area and making such a dangerous move.

However, even with his hand outstretched, he still couldn't stop Lin Feng from breaking into the restricted area.

A fourth defender rushed out, attempting to clear the ball with a sliding tackle before Lin Feng entered the penalty area.

But Lin Feng's speed was obviously faster than he had imagined. While shaking off Alexander Song's entanglement, he quickly touched the ball again with his right foot, flicked it to the side, and jumped on the spot to avoid the opponent's tackle.

At this moment, the second defender who had been beaten caught up and appeared in front of Lin Feng.

Lin Feng used the same trick again, raising his right arm, stomping his left foot heavily on the ground, and lifting his right foot to shoot again.

At this moment, Lin Fengren was already inside the penalty area, less than ten meters away from the goal.

The opposing defender seemed to have completely forgotten the lesson of being deceived before, and hurriedly gave up his body, diving to the ground and raising his leg to block Lin Feng's shot.

However, the moment the opponent reacted, Lin Feng withdrew his shot, stopped the ball with the heel of his right foot, and pulled it to his left foot.

The opponent fell for almost the same trick twice, and the goalkeeper was also thrown off balance.

Just as the ball reached his left foot, Lin Feng glanced up at the goal and the goalkeeper's position one last time, and before Alexander Song could catch up, he completed the shot with his left foot.

"Goal!!!"

"The ball is in!"

"Unbelievable, a brilliant goal, an exceptional individual performance!"

"Lin Feng dribbled past four defenders in an unbelievable way and scored this incredible goal!"

The commentators from all the major TV stations went crazy after seeing this goal. Just like the players on the field, every time they saw Lin Feng gather his strength and draw his bow, they thought he was going to shoot.

Unexpectedly, these were all feints. The cameraman broadcasting the game was fooled by him three times, the players on the field were fooled by him three times, and the opposing defenders were completely confused by him.

That unlucky guy who got tricked twice is still lying in the penalty area and hasn't gotten up yet!

The fans at the scene had completely gone crazy, shouting and yelling wildly, not even knowing what they were saying.

They felt that just being able to witness such a divine goal in person was already worth the ticket price, especially since it was scored by a Chinese player. Their joy was indescribable, so they could only express it by roaring.

The fans watching the live broadcast at home weren't much better off; everyone was immersed in shock and joy.

I never thought I'd see such a divine goal from the Chinese team.

This makes the fans very happy, as they are finally able to enjoy good food.

Chinese football has never been this glorious before.

"nice shot!"

Inside the VIP box, upon seeing Lin Feng's goal, Liu Xiang excitedly stood up, clapping his hands vigorously, unable to conceal the joy in his eyes.

"I told you this kid could do it. How about it? He didn't disappoint you, did he?"

Sun Haiping and the others exchanged glances. Why did they sense an undisguised smugness and pride in the young man's tone?

What does it have to do with you if someone else scores?

Also cheering for the goal were FIFA President Sepp Blatter and IOC President Jacques Rogge, who were in the stadium to watch the game.

When Blatt saw Lin Feng score, he immediately stood up and applauded.

He truly understands and watches football, so he knew exactly how amazing Lin Feng's shot was.

A player who is 1.86 meters tall has such delicate and agile footwork that he has accomplished feats that could only be done by shorter players.

Many people used to compare Lin Feng to Zidane, who has a similar style, but after observing Lin Feng for two or three seasons, Blatter confirmed that Lin Feng's potential is far beyond what Zidane can achieve.

I'm really curious, just how far will this guy go in his future achievements? (End of Chapter)