The repeated failures caused great sighs from the fans.
When their teammates couldn't get past Cao Baiming, and even Zidane himself came and failed, the fans were greatly surprised.
After all, Zidane was at least a top-tier midfield master, with world-class passing and ball control skills. Even so, he couldn't get past Cao Baiming?
At this moment, Zidane's heart was complicated.
Looking at the young man whose height was almost the same as his own, he felt as if he wasn't facing just one person, but three. A sense of inexplicable pressure was constantly emanating.
The fact was, no matter which side he chose, left or right, or even if he used a fake move to fool him before the next action, Cao Baiming could always intercept.
If this guy doesn't know shadow clone jutsu, then he must have learned telepathy. Although every prediction was accurate, it was truly terrifying, too terrifying.
Even if there were three people in front of him, it might not have achieved such an effect. Saying that one person could do the work of three was a bit too conservative.
Under such circumstances, Zidane still stubbornly chose to actively demand possession of the ball.
Even if the Tang Kingdom team managed to snatch the ball from him, it would be returned not long after, and they seemed to have no intention of attacking at all.
This, on the other hand, made Mbappé and Henry on the field anxious. If they continued to play this positional game, they would have no room to play.
Deschamps observed the situation for a while. As the match drew closer, he finally made the decision he had been contemplating and preparing for.
It was to allow the team to show the opponent a flaw, making them believe they had an excellent opportunity to equalize. This way, they would attack, and once they attacked, the gaps in the back would be exposed, providing an opportunity for the team's two super explosive points, Mbappé and Henry, these two superstars!
The match had reached the end of the first half. The clock showed 42 minutes and 34 seconds.
Excluding injury time, if only the regular match time was considered, then there were only a little over three minutes left until the end of the match. In such a period, although he didn't know what effect his tactics would bring, testing them before the start of the second half would have achieved a certain purpose.
The players of the Han-Korean team clearly didn't notice any flaws. Seeing this flaw from the French team, their spirits instantly became excited, which was exactly what Deschamps wanted.
Teammates shouted wildly. Even Li Gang on the sidelines noticed this detail: the left flank of the French defense had been completely vacated, and the left-back had even rushed to the front in desperation.
But at this moment, Cao Baiming still had concerns.
The opponent was the defending champion France from the previous session. Would they really expose such an obvious flaw? Could they be so foolish?
They were still leading. If their defense was so naive, they wouldn't have reached the finals. Historically, the teams that won championships were often not the ones with the sharpest offense, but the ones with the most stable defense.
This made him suspect that the opponent was deliberately showing a flaw.
However, after a moment of hesitation, Cao Baiming still didn't say much. Seeing the excitement of his teammates, he cooperated and moved forward.
At this juncture, it was possible to attempt another attack. Although there wasn't such a good counter-attacking opportunity, the opponent's defense had already exposed such a big flaw. If they didn't seize it immediately, they might regret it for life.
The teammate in the middle quickly passed the ball to Cao Baiming's feet. After a few exchanges between the wing and him, he successfully passed two players, and then faced the almost completely vacant defense of the French team.
At this moment, Deschamps smiled slightly. This was a trap he had meticulously set before the match. As long as you stepped into this position, the opportunity would come.
Just as they had practiced countless times before the match, the two central defenders and the right-back immediately surrounded him, blocking Fang Hao's path forward with the ball.
At the same time, the two defensive midfielders also closed in. They kept an eye on Cao Baiming while simultaneously watching Fang Hao's advance. Even the teammate on the right wing was completely contained by the French defenders behind him in time.
In an instant, the Tang Kingdom players understood that their attack had been completely foreseen by the opponent, and they had fallen into the trap this time.
However, under such circumstances, Fang Hao still made a bold decision: a pass that amazed everyone, going through Danilo's legs and directly towards Cao Baiming!
A beautiful nutmeg pass, the entire stadium roared with cheers, excitement, and screams.
At this moment, Cao Baiming was already being blocked by two defenders in front of him. They used their bodies to hold Cao Baiming firmly, while their peripheral vision focused on his left foot.
Other teammates around them were also running towards him quickly. In an instant, at least five French players in blue jerseys converged on Cao Baiming, their speed rapid, as if they had been prepared long ago.
Cao Baiming only glanced sideways at the direction of the pass and then made his move in advance, blocking the positions of the two nearby defenders.
Then, he directly took a shooting stance. Without even stopping the ball, he shot it directly towards the goal.
The French defense had done everything they could. In an instant, the Tang Kingdom players were completely bewildered, but they had no way to deal with Cao Baiming's long-range shot.
At this moment, the two defensive midfielders, who were doing the dirty work, realized it was time to foul. They promptly lunged, kicking hard at Cao Baiming's injured foot, seemingly trying to kick the ball, but in reality, they were going for the man.
But they were too late. They were ultimately a step too late. As they made their move, the ball had already been kicked out by Cao Baiming. Now, the entire French defense line seemed nonexistent, with only the goalkeeper Lloris standing alone in front of the goal.
This time, he was fully focused, determined to save this shot directly!