Chapter 353: A Record That Has Been Sealed for 43 Years
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As the referee's whistle blew, the players from both sides also turned around and entered the players' tunnel and returned to their respective locker rooms to prepare for the second half of the game.
Messi opened the scoring for his team in the first half, and his teammates did not forget to kiss him when they entered the dressing room, stroking his head and showing concern.
In stark contrast to him, Iroh's facial expression, frowning, and the team's failure to equalize the score in the first half also believes that he also has a certain responsibility.
In the first half, in addition to the chance to suddenly start the inside cut and be brought to the ground by Oleg, he had two direct free-kick chances, but he kicked them into the stands.
So at this time, Iroh seemed to blame himself for himself.
As his fame rose, he gradually felt a sense of responsibility from the bottom of his heart, and when the team couldn't open up the situation, he would always subconsciously think that he was not good enough.
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"Are you nervous about this game?"
As soon as the team entered, Flores suddenly asked.
No one expected that Flores would be so sudden.
"Uh, kind of ......"
"How is that possible?"
"Not nervous at all"
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After reacting, everyone began to answer with nonsense.
Flores hurriedly stretched out her hand to signal everyone to stop, and waited until everyone was quiet before coughing and saying:
"I know it's a bit difficult for everybody, but of course, it's the same for me, I'm on a path that we've never been on before, so we need to keep figuring out how we can keep going, but ...... This kind of groping will definitely take detours, but I want everyone to remember one thing, and that is to remember our traditions no matter what!! ”
Speaking of the back, his voice was an octave higher.
Tradition?
Many people on the scene did not know the Valencian tradition, and it is estimated that in addition to Flores, the three veterans of Caniseres, Albelda and Baraja knew the Valencian tradition.
So the above three people subconsciously whispered: "We are fighting to defend Yiqiē!" ”
In this case, that's ...... Fight to defend the dignity of the La Liga champions!
Because we're the champions of La Liga!
Why let Barcelona, the runner-up of La Liga, show off here? Even if it's their home turf! Bow down too!
Flores didn't finish his words, he found that the fighting spirit of the players was almost back, he nodded with satisfaction, and didn't say much, sometimes talking too much is not a good thing, it is enough to stop, so he quickly shifted the topic to the tactics of the second half, "Barcelona only led by one goal in the first half for them is definitely not satisfied, it is estimated that they will continue to attack in the second half, so we have to defend solidly, and then wait for the opportunity to counterattack......"
At this point, Flores paused abruptly and looked at Iro.
The meaning is self-explanatory, the counterattack in this game is up to you.
Arrow nodded fiercely.
It's just that he doesn't have this game in his own heart.
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The home dressing room was a different story, with Rijkaard not saying much, but speaking directly about the tactical play of the second half.
In his mind, one goal in this game is not enough.
So, the tactics of the second half are attacking!!
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After the start of the second half, the home team Barcelona continued to play in the first half, but anyone with a discerning eye could see that Barcelona had stepped up their attack, except for right-back Oleg was not allowed to participate in the attack, left-back Van Bronckhorst and one of the two midfielders Deco were involved in the attack throughout the attack.
Defensively, there are only two centre-backs and a right-back plus Van Bommel left, four men.
Rijkaard was able to make up his mind in this game to let only Van Bommel help defend Aillo, because Van Bommel has already figured out Aillo in the past two matches.
And he also found the latter's shortcomings from Iroh's highlights this season.
Of Elloh's 38 goals this season, 29 of the remaining 31 goals have been scored with his right foot, except for four direct free-kicks and three headers.
In other words, Iroh's left and right feet are extremely unbalanced, which is why he rarely hits the goal with his left foot.
As a result, Van Bommel is much easier to defend with, as long as he pays a little attention to whether Elo's intention is to hit the goal with his right foot.
So from the beginning of this game to the present, Iroh has not played any amazing play, as if he has been restricted.
After the start of the second half, Iroh still played the same as in the first half, very helpless, very aggrieved, and always felt a little weak.
Although Valencia's starting XI players were recovering at half-time, there were times when they couldn't recover from their disadvantage, especially when the Barcelona players were in such good form.
Ronaldinho took advantage of a free-kick in the 65th minute to stretch the score to two goals.
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After taking a two-goal lead, Barcelona played more and more relaxed and efficient.
Flores made a quick decision and quickly replaced Vicente with Albiol, leaving only David Villa and Arlo in front.
With more defenders in front of Valencia's penalty area, Barcelona's attack has become less easy.
The two sides reverted back to the level of play they had before the end of the first half.
However, the game was slightly favourable against Barcelona as they were already two goals ahead of away Valencia, a score that was very safe for them.
As long as this game is not scored by Valencia, it will be a perfect game.
Rijkaard turned his head to look at Flores and muttered, "You want to fight for midfield?" Good! I'll be with you!! But...... The victory of this game is mine! ”
It didn't take long for Edmilson to replace Deco.
While strengthening the hardness of the midfield, it is also preparing for the Copa del Rey final at the weekend.
"Judging by Barcelona's substitution, Rijkaard was very pleased with the result, and the match began to prepare for the Copa del Rey final at the weekend after 70 minutes......
Huang Jianxiang is a normal commentator, but those who hear it will always feel a sense of helplessness.
A few days ago, Iello won the first European top league championship honor for a Chinese overseas player, and now he has a chance to advance to the Champions League final, but ...... In the first leg of this match, the state is not good, it is like a talent who can be a high school champion in the examination room played abnormally.
Iroh himself is very clear about his own performance in this game, although it is a little poor, but there is no problem with the form, but he is looking for a new way, and in the past two games with Barcelona, his various scoring methods have basically been limited, so he can only find another way.
Valencia are now only left with Airo and David Villa up front, and the latter is more often tasked with harassing the opposing centre-backs near the centre circle, so the physical drain is quite high.
So when it comes to fighting back, Iroh has more responsibility.
The counter-attack, as usual, when Iroh received Albelda's long ball, and after the ball was unloaded on his chest, Van Bommel posted it with bad intentions.
David Villa consciously approached this side, wanting to pick up Iroh.
Naturally, David Villa's movements also attracted Edmilson's attention, so Iello did not send the ball over, but picked up his right foot to make a false pass to David Villa.
Van Bommel subconsciously stretched his left leg to break the ball.
But Iroh wasn't passing, he was feintting.
The picked up right foot quickly swung back, and slammed the ball behind him with his heel, taking advantage of Van Bommel's subconscious forward movement to quickly turn his body and pass by the latter.
"Again...... Cruyff turned around! ”
Valencia fans, who had less than 10,000 people in the stands at Camp Nou, stood up violently and shouted after seeing Elo's action, which was a knee-jerk action formed by their wonderful breakthrough this season.
Oleg saw Iroh easily shake over Van Bommel and reacted visibly half a beat slower, and when Iroel was in front of him, he didn't know what to do.
It wasn't until Iroh shook past him that he reacted.
At this time, Iroh had already run far away and faced Puyol's defense directly.
According to the experience gained from the previous competition with Iro, Puyol must not be able to grab lightly, otherwise he doesn't know how he was passed, so he had to follow Iro's rhythm of dribbling and keep retreating.
Meanwhile, Iroh has entered the thirty-meter zone of Barcelona.
At this moment, Edmilson decisively left David Villa and ran straight over and knocked Iello to the ground.
The referee blew the whistle for a foul on Edmilson and also gave him a yellow card, a tactical foul with very clear intent.
When Puyol heard the referee's whistle, he first snickered and then had a sense of foreboding.
Seemingly...... That's just the right distance, right?
And Iroh's play seemed to confirm his conjecture.
About 28 yards from the left side of the penalty area, Airo lived up to the expectations of the Valencia fans, and on the third direct free-kick of the game, goalkeeper Valdés did not react at all!
Help the team get one back.
"It's a valuable away goal!!"
Huang Jianxiang swept away the previous decline and raised his arms and shouted.
Then he seemed to realize another layer of significance to the importance of the goal, "Beautiful! This is a goal that surpasses the legend! The record of 14 goals in a single season in the Champions League has since been changed to the record of 15 goals in a single season by my country's player Iro! ”
Similar to Huang Jianxiang's chant was Hyde, the chief commentator from Valencia No. 1 Sports Channel, "God! At the same time that Ai won one percent for us, he also set a new record, surpassing the record of 14 goals in a single season set by Milan legend Altafini in the 62-63 season!! ”
"The new Champions League single-season goal record has been rewritten by this young Chinese player who is only 20 years old!!"
"Nice direct free-kick! Handsomely broke the 43-year-old Champions League single-season goal record! ”
"At the same time, Ai is written on the back of the record, and at the same time, Valencia will go down in history!"
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