(Qatar World Cup) Preview: Neymar's absence from Brazil is difficult

　　China News Agency, Beijing, November 27 (Reporter Wang Zumin) On the 28th local time, the Qatar World Cup will hold the last 4 games of the second round of the group stage.

Among them, the "five-star Brazil" without Neymar will be strongly challenged by the "giant killer" Swiss team; the Portuguese team, which lost to Uruguay in the last cup and missed the quarter-finals, will usher in a "revenge" battle this year.

　　When the AFC teams are playing triumphant songs, it is also worth looking forward to whether the South Korean team can win the first victory of this cup in the competition with the "African Star" Ghana team.

Cameroon VS Serbia (18:00 Beijing time on the 28th)

　　In the first round of the group stage, both teams were losers.

Although Cameroon, ranked 43rd in the world, lost 0:1 to the 15th-ranked Switzerland, they were not at a disadvantage on the scene, with 8 shots and 5 shots on target all ahead of their opponents.

What the team lacks is a sharper front line and a key man who can turn the advantage into victory.

　　In the first match against the world's dominant Brazil team, the Serbian team, ranked 21st in the world, is basically in a passive defensive position, and it is difficult to fully display its capabilities.

In fact, most of the players in the Serbian team come from the five major leagues, and there are many main players from top giants clubs.

In the European qualifiers, they squeezed out the strong Portuguese team and advanced strongly as the first in the group.

　　As the two teams ranked lower in the world in this group and lost in the first match, the winner of this battle may not be able to advance to the top 16, but the loser is very likely to be out of the group at the bottom of the group.

Therefore, a tough battle is inevitable.

　　Judging from the performance of the first game, as the first African team to break into the quarter-finals of the World Cup, the Cameroon team is recovering.

The Serbian team has also improved compared with the previous strength, and the two teams should be tied between the two teams.

However, the "Balkan Eagle" with more balanced overall strength and more delicate techniques and tactics may be able to fly higher.

South Korea VS Ghana (21:00 Beijing time on the 28th)

　　World No. 61 Ghana, bottom of the round of 32, are perhaps the most underrated team in the tournament.

　　In the first round, the Ghana team lost 2:3 to the favorite Portuguese team led by Ronaldo.

In this competition with the most disparity in the world rankings in the group stage of this cup, under the adversity of the Portuguese team taking the lead in scoring a penalty kick, the Ghana team scored 2 goals and almost equalized the score in stoppage time. His scoring ability is impressive.

　　South Korea, ranked 28th in the world, drew 0-0 with two-time cup champions Uruguay in their opening match, which is a good result, but South Korea coach Paulo Bento still has some regrets, because he believes that South Korea is more dominant party.

The overall strength of the South Korean team has clearly improved compared to 4 years ago.

As Sun Xingmin, the team's top star and Premier League top scorer who has just undergone eye surgery, gradually adapts to his "mask man" identity, the combat effectiveness of "Tai Chi Tiger" will be further improved.

　　For the Ghana team, if they lose this campaign, they will be out early.

If the South Korean team fails to win, they will be passive in qualifying for the group stage.

Therefore, this is another game that neither side can afford to lose.

　　At present, it is not easy for "Tai Chi Tiger" to pass the test of Ghana.

However, the slightly messy and fragile defense of the Ghana team may give the "Tai Chi Tigers" an opportunity to take advantage of.

Brazil VS Switzerland (0:00 on the 29th, Beijing time)

　　In the first round of the group stage, both teams won.

This strong dialogue in Group G is expected to produce the first promotion place in this group.

　　Whether it is World Cup resumes, achievements, world rankings, or the number of stars and team strength on paper, the five-time champion Brazil team is above the Swiss team, but the Swiss team is known as the "giant killer".

They beat the current champion Spain 1:0 in the 2010 World Cup and drew Brazil 1:1 last time.

In the 1/8 finals of last year's European Championship, they eliminated the two-time World Cup champion France.

　　Therefore, after the victory over Cameroon, Swiss coach Murat Yakin has the confidence to say that the current Swiss team is more experienced and mature, and they will create enough trouble for the favorites Brazil in the next round .

　　In fact, the Brazilian team has already encountered "trouble".

The Brazilian team officially announced a few days ago that the team's offensive core Neymar and main right back Danilo will miss the game against the Swiss team due to injuries.

The absence of two generals, one in front and one in the back, can imagine the impact and blow to the Brazilian team.

　　Fortunately, the "Samba Legion" is full of talents, and the loss of troops will indeed make the game more difficult, but the Brazilian team should at least shake hands with their opponents as they did last time.

Portugal VS Uruguay (3:00 on the 29th, Beijing time)

　　This is the confrontation between the two strongest teams on paper in this group, and it is also the second encounter between the two sides in two consecutive cup matches.

　　In the first round, the Portuguese team beat Ghana 3:2, but its defensive loopholes were criticized by the outside world.

If it weren't for the Ghanaian team's lack of experience and ability to seize opportunities in front of the goal, perhaps this game would be a super upset again.

　　Fortunately, Ronaldo's state has recovered.

He made a penalty kick and scored a penalty in this campaign, breaking the stalemate for the Portuguese team and becoming the first player in the world to score in five consecutive cups.

　　In the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Portugal and Uruguay met in the 1/8 finals.

At that time, Suarez assisted Cavani to score the first goal, and then Cavani scored twice, Uruguay eliminated Portugal 2:1.

　　Today, Suarez and Cavani, both 35 years old, are still sticking to it, but the Uruguayan team is no longer as brave as it was 4 years ago.

In the first game of the group stage, they were tied 0:0 by the South Korean team. The sluggish performance of Suarez and Cavani was in stark contrast to Ronaldo's recovery.

　　Therefore, I am optimistic that the Portuguese team will win this campaign, and I also look forward to Ronaldo continuing to score goals.

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