Brazil hit the winning streak to advance Cristiano Ronaldo ushered in a "revenge" moment
On the 28th, the Qatar World Cup will usher in the ninth matchday of contention, which will also bring the second round of the group stage to an end. In the four matches between Group G and Group H, Neymar's injury-sided Brazil will win two in a row, while Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal to Uruguay, who eliminated them from the last World Cup.
Serbia vs Cameroon (kick-off at 13:00 local time)
The two teams that lost in the first round of the group stage have no way back. Cameroon's first match was still scrappy under the on-site supervision of the country's famous "Cheetah" Eto'o, and it is undoubtedly the least favored African team in this World Cup. Serbia, on the other hand, was physically exhausted and technically knocked out by the "five-star Brazil", and even coach Stojkovic said that the defeat was due to their too much respect for their opponents and underestimated themselves.
On 24 November, Switzerland won 1-0 against Cameroon in Group G of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Cameroon's Tolo (right) fights with Switzerland's Okafor. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Dongzhen
Looking ahead to this match, the two teams that must compete to have a glimmer of hope of qualifying from the group will put aside their previous conservative posture to the greatest extent possible and seize the opening opportunity. Whether the Serbian team, which consumes more and has less time to rest, will be able to regain its fitness is questionable; What Cameroon needs to improve is fighting spirit, after all, this team has too many cases of being disturbed by off-field factors such as bonuses, and if they do not put aside their distractions, they may face a strong will to win Serbia team may cause a big defeat.
South Korea vs Ghana (kick-off at 16:00 local time)
In the first round draw against Uruguay, the aggressive South Korean team was eye-catching, and whether they have enough physical strength to continue to adopt this oppressive tactic of "every inch counts" is the biggest tactical variable of the "Taiji Tiger" at present. Ghana, on the other hand, despite being ranked late in the world round of 32, was on display in the opening game.
South Korea's Son Heung-min (right) plays Uruguay's Fakuundo Pellistri during a match on November 24. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Yongmin
It's still a-for-tat game. Son Heung-min made his first appearance as "The Mask Man", but he failed to create too many opportunities for his teammates when he was closely watched by his opponents, and at the same time he played with his own hands tied. Ghanaian striker Andre Ayu was very playful on and off the field in the defeat to Portugal, and believes that the captain of "Black Star", who is not convinced by the loss, will be full of energy to prove himself and fight for the last chance of qualifying for the team's group.
Brazil vs Switzerland (kick-off 19:00 local time)
Both teams won the opening game of the group stage, so this match is likely to be a crucial match in determining the group standings. The freewheeling Brazil team subdued Serbia with two different attacking combinations, with Neymar leaving injured and subsequently announcing that he would miss the match against Switzerland, while substitute active Manchester United winger Anthony also reported that he was unwell. However, this is not a "disaster" for the Brazilian, and the team has more opportunities to practice other tactical tricks of its ultra-luxurious attacking line.
Brazilian players celebrate their victory after a 2-0 victory over Serbia on November 24. Photo by Xu Zijian, a reporter from Xinhua News Agency
Switzerland are opponents that no big power wants to face in the World Cup. Their tenacious will, tough body, and lack of creative players have made them "Waterloo" for strong teams many times in major competitions. After winning the first game at the lowest cost, they may continue to base their game on not conceding goals and not losing, after all, the final round match against Serbia is their life and death battle.
Portugal vs Uruguay (kick-off 22:00 local time)
Four years ago in Russia, Ronaldo ushered in his best World Cup, but was surrounded by Uruguay's "muscle men" in the 1/8 final, and the team was eliminated, and now he has found a good opportunity for "revenge" in the group stage. Portugal struggled to win their first match against Ghana and had a better run-in than at last year's European Championships, but whether Cristiano Ronaldo, who was physically expensive in the last game, could continue to shine under the Uruguayan's attrition could be the key to determining the outcome of the match.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (left) celebrates after scoring a penalty on November 24. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Cao Can
Uruguay faced the same problem, having been scrambled by the South Koreans to the point of losing ground. The two-time World Cup champion is on the older side of the main team, and another disadvantage is that the opponent has 3 points, while he only has 1 point, and he will fall into the abyss of exit by a slight accident. Whether or not to dare to remove veteran Suarez, who did nothing in the first round, is not an easy decision for young manager Alonso.
Source: Xinhua News Agency