In a heated duel, Danielson made a series of mistakes that almost put Spanish striker Morata in scoring heaven, but Morata showed class by declining the unexpected "gift".
However, Danielsson was not all out of sorts. During the game, he managed to block the opposing team's attacks several times, contributing to the solidity of the Swedish defense.
June 15, 2020 - As the first round of the UEFA Europa League group stage came to a close, teams made their debuts and the three foreigners from the Chinese Super League were in different situations. Dalian Ren's Danielsson, who started as a starter, was one of the most notable players in the Swedish team - despite the fact that Sweden had less than 20% of the ball and spent most of the time passively defending, Danielsson appeared frequently in the shots as a stalwart of the team's defense. For Dalian fans, it was certainly an exciting game worth staying up for.
With the first round of the Europa League group stage over, teams have been unveiled and the three current Chinese Super League foreigners have had varying performances. Denilson led the Dalian Ren defense as a debutant, while his compatriot Svensson failed to get a start. Shanghai Harbour's Arnautovic came off the bench and scored in Austria, but his exciting performance sparked controversy. UEFA has announced an investigation into possible racist behavior by Arnautovic and has appointed a disciplinary investigator.
But the story between the Chinese Super League and the European Cup goes far beyond these current foreigners. Those past events, love-hate relationships, are worth savoring.
have loved
In addition to current foreign aiders, many old Chinese Super League players have also made appearances at this year's Euros, playing key roles in their respective national teams. For example, former Dalian Ren foreign aid Hamsik.
After completing the first phase of the Chinese Super League, Hamsik returned to Slovakia to prepare for the upcoming Euro qualifiers. Despite the fact that his contract with Dalian Ren does not expire until the end of 2021, Dalian Ren officials withdrew the registration of the Slovakian midfielder. In March this year, Dalianjin officials announced that Hamsik had terminated his contract with the team. Surprisingly, Hamsik, who has maintained good form, then signed a short-term contract with Swedish side Gothenburg - with his strength, he could have found opportunities in Europe's top five leagues. Hamsik chose this decision for the simple reason that he wanted to play more matches and get in better shape for this summer's Europa League. His efforts were not in vain, as he remained an integral part of the team's midfield in Slovakia's Euro debut against Poland, and it was his key pass in the second half that helped his teammates score the winning goal, as Slovakia eventually took all three points.
Coincidentally, the Polish coach sat on our fans familiar name - once coached Tianjin Tianhai's famous coach Paulo Sousa. In January this year, the Chinese Super League "old manager" officially served as the head coach of the Polish national team. In less than half a year, Paulo Sousa has been working very hard and doing his best. Under the cloud of the epidemic, he traveled to Italy with his assistants, and in just one week, met with the Polish internationals playing in Serie A one by one to communicate. Unfortunately, despite Paulo Sousa's diligence, his team did not open the Europa League.
In addition to Hamsik, Beijing Guoan veteran Yilmaz, Dalian Ren veteran Fonte, Carrasco, Tianjin Tianhai veteran Witsel and Changchun Yatai veteran Olsic are also participating in this year's Europa League with their respective national teams. In last season's Ligue 1, Turkish striker Yilmaz was in heroic form, scoring 16 goals and dishing out five assists, ranking fourth on the Ligue 1 scoring list and scoring more goals than Brazilian star Neymar. Lille was eventually crowned Ligue 1 champions, and Yilmaz's performance on the front line, as well as Fonte's contribution to the defense, cannot be ignored. However, in the first round of the match, facing the tight defense of the Italians, Yilmaz failed to find a chance to score in the whole match.
miss (a chance)
At 1-1, the match between Wales and Switzerland ended in a draw, with Wales' equalizer being scored by senior midfielder Kieffer Moore. It's a name that may be somewhat unfamiliar to our fans. Yes, two summers ago, the 1992-born winger was close to joining the Chinese Super League.
As Muir's mother grandfather is a seafarer from Guangdong, China, and immigrated to Liverpool, England, in his early years, with China's blood, he also existed at that time the possibility of becoming a naturalized target of China's soccer. According to media reports, at that time, Beijing Guoan, Jiangsu Suning were interested in this 1.96 meters tall, strong body of the air force. But unfortunately, due to various reasons, Muer ultimately failed to join the Chinese Super League, naturalization naturally can not be talked about. More let our fans hot is, on behalf of Wales to play Muer, performance is quite good - counting the European Cup this key goal, Muer on behalf of Wales to play 18 games, contributing 6 goals, goal efficiency is not bad.
Czech striker Hick, who became famous for a long-distance shot, also has some connection with China's soccer.In March 2018, Hick came to our country with the Czech national team to play in the China Cup. In the third-fourth place match between China and the Czech Republic, Hick broke the goal guarded by Yan Junling. The China Cup match also made our fans remember Hick's name. Three years ago, there was a Shanghai Shenhua fan who posted in a bar, "How about that Czech center forward Hick yesterday?" A fan replied: "in Rome is water goods, has been empty door single knife does not enter ......" A farewell three years, once not favored by our fans Hick, in the European Cup, blossomed a dazzling light.
been there
In addition to those who have loved and missed, there are also some "Chinese Super League celebrities" who have been to the European Cup. For example, the Belgian midfielder Fellaini, who has just completed a contract extension with Taishan.
Five years ago in the European Cup, Fellaini played with Belgium, and helped the team into the last eight. However, in the quarter-finals, "European Red Devils" was "Red Dragon" Wales eliminated. It is worth mentioning that in the first match of the European Cup, Fellaini also met his teammate, Italian striker Pelé, who later played for Taishan. In that match, Pelé's goal in the last moment helped the team lock the victory, Italy finally 2-0 victory over Belgium, ushered in the opening red.
Beijing Guoan's current manager, Croatian manager Bilic, also has a relationship with the European Cup.
In 2006, 38-year-old Bilic from Zlatko Kranica took over the coaching whip of the Croatian national team, he led the team to play in the first world tournament, which is the 2008 Euro. Tartan Army after the head coach, Bilic boldly start new people, Modric, Ćerluka, Eduardo and other young people, began to play an important role in the national team stage. These young people, but also with outstanding performance to return the trust of Bilic. 2008 European Cup, the Checkers played the Croatian Rhapsody - group stage 2 to 1 over Germany, with a winning record to advance to the knockout rounds. But in the quarter-finals, Croatia was played by Turkey into the read-second tie-breaking goal, and in the penalty shootout unfortunately lost. Nevertheless, that summer, still became Bilic coaching career highlights, "rock coach" name, it is also from that European Cup began, known throughout the world.
Perhaps, Fellaini, Bilic now will be like our fans, stay up late to watch Belgium, Croatia's game, for their own country shouting and cheering, but also take this opportunity to remember the once-glorious years.
