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Why not defend Bento… Portugal’s winning strategy confirmed in the round of 16
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Defensive mistakes and lack of goal scoring are cited as the reasons for losing against Ghana, which was the biggest turning point in the round of 16.
It is a situation that needs to be rearranged for the final game against Portugal, who reached the round of 16.
This is reporter Park Ji-woon.
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Our national team, who took the initiative early in the game, launched a wave of offensive attacks to the extent of winning 7 corner kicks by the 18th minute of the first half, but they could not lead to a goal.
Although they had the advantage in all aspects, including possession and effective shooting, they failed to make use of the decisive scoring opportunity.
On the other hand, Ghana scored all three shots on target.
In addition, the fighting spirit of the players who did not give up even in situations where they lost points shone, but defensive mistakes were repeated at every decisive moment.
Instead of aiming for the space behind the defence, which was seen as Ghana’s weakness, they made the mistake of successively giving up the left flank.
After the game, coach Bento said, “There were defensive mistakes, but the players played well,” and “I will do my best in the last game.”
All that remains now is the third game against Portugal, who have already secured their place in the round of 16 after beating Uruguay in second place in the group.
Portugal, led by Ronaldo, is evaluated to be different from the previous two teams.
In order not to meet Group G 1st placed Brazil in the round of 16, Portugal also need a 1st group shooter.
If they draw or lose, the round of 16 will be cancelled, and even if they win, if Ghana beat Uruguay, they will be eliminated.
It is another bad news that even the coach Bento was not able to keep the bench in the 3rd game while the injured players are uncertain.
It looks like we need one last battle to regroup and raise our stamina.
This is Park Ji-woon from Yonhap News TV. (zwoonie@yna.co.kr)
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