After several threatening attacks from the Qatar Team, Lin Feng gradually became aware of the presence of the Qatar Team captain, Hassan Al-Haydos. He clearly saw that several threatening attacks were meticulously organized by Hassan Al-Haydos, and this Qatar midfield maestro seemed to control the rhythm of the game, with every pass and arrangement making people feel his threat.
As the core of the China Team's defense, Lin Feng knew that to limit the Qatar Team's gradually escalating offense, he must first restrict Hassan Al-Haydos's performance. He began to pay closer attention to Hassan Al-Haydos's movements on the field, analyzing his passing routes and attacking habits, trying to find a way to break his tactics.
As the match continued, Lin Feng no longer solely focused on his defensive area but placed more attention on Hassan Al-Haydos. He was constantly ready to intercept Hassan Al-Haydos's passes and disrupt his offensive rhythm. Whenever Hassan Al-Haydos had the ball, Lin Feng would quickly press forward, attempting to cut off his connection with his teammates.
At the same time, Lin Feng stood on the backline, his brows furrowed, his eyes sharp, staring intently at every move of the Qatar Team captain, Hassan Al-Haydos. He knew Hassan Al-Haydos's threat, so he specifically walked over to his defensive teammates Zhang Linpeng and Feng Xiaoting, and said in a low, firm voice: "Brothers, we must mark that guy closely; he is Qatar's attacking core. We need to defend together and not give him any opportunities."
Zhang Linpeng and Feng Xiaoting both nodded after hearing this, a flicker of determination in their eyes. They knew that Lin Feng, as the defensive core, had a deep understanding of the importance of defense. The three of them gathered, beginning to meticulously discuss how to better mark Hassan Al-Haydos.
As the match progressed, Lin Feng continuously communicated with his teammates through eye contact and gestures. Whenever Hassan Al-Haydos had the ball, he would quickly signal his teammates to pay attention to marking, while he himself would also quickly adjust his position, ready to intercept Hassan Al-Haydos's passes or breakthroughs.
On one occasion, Hassan Al-Haydos suddenly accelerated and broke through, trying to bypass Lin Feng's defense. But Lin Feng was prepared; he quickly stepped forward and blocked Hassan Al-Haydos's path with his body. The two faced each other, their gazes meeting, as if engaged in a silent contest. Hassan Al-Haydos tried to intimidate Lin Feng into backing down with his eyes, but Lin Feng remained unmoved. He stared intently into Hassan Al-Haydos's eyes, as if telling him: "This is my territory; you won't easily break through."
Ultimately, under Lin Feng's tight defense, Hassan Al-Haydos reluctantly chose to pass back. Although this confrontation seemed uneventful, it made the Qatar Team feel the resilience and determination of the China Team's defense.
To restrict a midfield maestro like Hassan Al-Haydos, Lin Feng's individual defensive strength was indeed far from enough. Lin Feng knew that Hassan Al-Haydos was an extremely cunning and creative player who could always create excellent attacking opportunities for his teammates at critical moments.
If Lin Feng focused too much on marking Hassan Al-Haydos, then this Qatar midfield master would immediately use his vision and passing ability to create space for his teammates, thereby attracting Lin Feng's defensive attention and allowing other Qatar players to seize opportunities.
Therefore, Lin Feng began to adjust his defensive strategy. He no longer only marked Hassan Al-Haydos alone but distributed his attention to the entire Qatar Team's midfield area. He closely observed the movements of other Qatar Team midfielders, maintaining an appropriate distance from them, ensuring that he could provide timely assistance when needed.
Just then, the Qatar Team made a substitution, and the 19-year-old youngster Akram Afif stood on the sidelines, ready to come on as a substitute. This young player made his National Team debut at the age of 18, demonstrating astonishing talent and potential, and has thus always been regarded as a key development target by the Qatar Team.
Akram Afif's background is quite dramatic; he once received training in Villarreal's youth academy. Although the time was not long, that experience undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for him. Now, he stands on the stage of international competition, facing Lin Feng, who also comes from Villarreal, adding more interest to this match.
When Akram Afif came on as a substitute, he quickly became the focus of the field. This 19-year-old youngster displayed astonishing talent and strength, catching everyone's eye. He appeared on the right wing, and immediately upon entering, he attacked the China Team's defense with astonishing speed.
Akram Afif's steps were light yet powerful, every run like a race against time. His speed put immense pressure on Feng Xiaoting, who was responsible for marking him. Feng Xiaoting was an experienced veteran, but facing Akram Afif's fierce impact, he appeared somewhat strained.
Akram Afif moved flexibly on the field, sometimes cutting inside to break through, and sometimes passing on the outside. His movements were fluid and swift, making him difficult to predict. Despite Feng Xiaoting's best efforts, he still struggled to completely restrict Akram Afif's performance.
In one attack, Akram Afif received a pass from a teammate and quickly accelerated to break through. He charged forward like a bolt of lightning, with Feng Xiaoting only able to follow closely, trying his best to catch up. But Akram Afif's speed was simply too fast; he easily shook off Feng Xiaoting's defense and entered the penalty area.
Facing such a situation, the China Team's defense immediately became tense. They quickly adjusted their defensive formation, trying to block Akram Afif's shooting angle. But Akram Afif showed excellent adaptability; he cleverly dribbled past the defenders, preparing to shoot.
At this critical moment, Lin Feng decisively rushed forward, fighting alongside Feng Xiaoting. He used his body to block Akram Afif's shooting path, successfully defusing this offensive threat.
Akram Afif's entry into the game was like a storm, his speed making Feng Xiaoting feel somewhat overwhelmed. Several attempts to intercept were unsuccessful, and instead, Akram Afif easily dribbled past him, which caused a sense of frustration to well up in Feng Xiaoting's heart. His brows were tightly furrowed, and his eyes revealed a hint of dejection and unwillingness.
Just then, Lin Feng walked over, patted Feng Xiaoting's shoulder, and softly said, "Xiaoting Ge, don't worry too much; this kid's speed is indeed fast, but we're not without ways to deal with him."
Feng Xiaoting looked up at Lin Feng, a flicker of doubt in his eyes. Lin Feng smiled slightly and continued, "You need to maintain your distance from him; don't let him easily break through your defense. At the same time, rest assured, I'm behind you, and I'll assist you in defense."
Saying this, Lin Feng extended his arm and stood shoulder to shoulder with Feng Xiaoting, both their gazes fixed firmly on Akram Afif on the field. Feng Xiaoting looked at Lin Feng's confident eyes, and the frustration in his heart gradually dissipated, replaced by a rekindled fighting spirit.