Chapter 232: Take Back a City!
The game played around the 20th minute of the first half, and Greece's tight defense still did not give Portugal too many chances. So far, Portugal have had a huge advantage in terms of possession. But the advantage of possession did not become the advantage of the situation. On the field, Portugal, who control football, seemed to be somewhat lacking in the face of Greece's dense defense. And the Portuguese players are not in great form, and it seems that the impact of Greece's opening goal has not yet eased up, and the table on the field is not up to standard. Individual breakthroughs and delicate small-scale coordination are difficult to play in the front court.
Conversely, when the Portuguese siege did not work well, the Greek defensive counterattack was impressive. In the 25th minute of the first half, Simão sent a clever pass with the outside of his instep on the left flank to find Pauletta in the box. However, Pauletta is not the kind of centre-forward who stands on the pile, and he was unable to stop the football when the Greek players around him were pressing, and missed a good opportunity for what could have been a one-on-one goal.
Delas was alertly cut off, and Pauletta stopped the football. Then immediately it was to find the bassinas in front, and Greece began to counterattack. Greece's counterattack was very level, not blindly with big feet, but with simple ground passes and rapid forwards. After three passes, the football was already at the feet of Karagunis in the front, and he wanted to go straight down with the football.
In this defence, Kostiani did not tackle the football in the defense, tackled Calagunis and received the first yellow card of the game. A free-kick from Greece followed. Pushed out of the line by Lao Lei, they won another corner. This left corner kick is taken. Charlesiat grabbed the first spot and flicked his head at 9 yards from goal. It was a header into the top right corner. Thankfully, Ricardo was very focused this time and managed to win the football and defuse the Greek attack.
This shot once again shocked the Portuguese fans in a cold sweat. The inaction of their own team in attack, as well as several threatening counter-attacks by Greece, made the impatience in the hearts of Portuguese fans overpower the optimism in their hearts. They desperately want players to stand up and change the unfavorable situation on the field, and the likes of Lao Lei and Figo are the ones who have the highest hopes.
So far in the game, Lao Lei is also helpless about the poor state of his teammates and his sluggish spirit. In the previous game, he was looking to use the whole combination to break through the Greek defence. This is the best way to deal with a dense defensive line, and individual heroism can only be the next step. However, limited by the situation of his teammates, Lao Lei's plan was frustrated. Impatience and low morale that cannot be attacked for a long time will make the subsequent games worse and worse, which is a strict and endless cycle. If the impasse is not broken now, the morale of Greece will only get higher and higher, and it will be very difficult to suppress them later.
In the 28th minute of the first half. Lao Lei suddenly grabbed it, and with the advantage of his body, he stabbed the football at the feet of Basinas and broke the ball successfully. Then he squeezed hard through the card slot of Basinas and was the first to get the football. After receiving the ball, he rushed forward with the ball. In front, Zagorakis and Yannakopolos immediately surrounded each other very quickly, without letting Lao Lei take a few steps forward with the ball, and at the same time, Basinas, who was behind Lao Lei, also chased back. Seeing that Lao Lei was already trapped in the tight bag of three people.
Just when the commentators of various countries were lamenting that Greece had once again successfully defended. Old Ray is starting to kick things up. Facing the double bag in front of him, Lao Lei suddenly accelerated in a big stride. One step ahead of football. Then a turnaround will jam the two Zagorakis with their bodies, facing the ball rolling forward. At this time, the back of Basinas was already about to touch the football, Lao Lei stretched out his right foot and stepped on the football and pulled it back, opening up a little distance between the football and Basinas. At this time, the benefits of solid basic skills are reflected, in a small range of ball control flashing and moving, Lao Lei seems to be at ease, lifting weights as lightly.
He then quickly retracted his right foot, stood on tiptoe, and let the ball roll up the instep of his right foot, and immediately then lifted it back, allowing the ball to pass over their heads and behind them. Immediately afterward, Old Ray turned back with all his might, and squeezed through the gap between Zagorakis and Yannakopolos. A momentary action allowed him to directly pass through the encirclement of the three of them. After breaking through the defense of these three people, the back line of Greece appeared directly in front of the eyes of Lao Lei and the others. Greece's concrete-like defense line was knocked out of a big hole by old thunder.
"Reimama faced the bag, Reimath...... Pretty! Genius moves, he flashed through the threesome bag circle as if he was dancing a ballet!! My God! The front of the Greek penalty area, without any protection, Reima burst into the front of the Greek penalty area with the ball, what will he do?! Portugal's chance! Opportunity!! "The Portuguese commentator was thrilled to see Lao Lei's stunning breakthrough, and he saw Portugal's best individual performance so far in the first half, and he also saw a great opportunity for Portugal.
At the front of the Greek penalty area, Lao Lei, Deco and Figo fired three arrows, all in an unguarded situation. The Portuguese fans stood up with excitement as they waited for a thrill point where their uneasiness, worry and passion could be fully unleashed, and that was the goal.
Greece's back line looked a little stretched in the face of the sudden addition of three unmarked Portuguese attack points. Around the old Ray, Pauletta, Deco and Figo three people began to scatter and pull the Greek defenders. On the line of the big penalty area, Lao Lei deceived Capucis with a fake shot and a real buckle. After forcibly erasing Kapsis, Old Ray rushed directly from the middle, and in front of him at this time there was only the Greek door god Nicopolidis.
Faced with the 33-year-old experienced and steady Greek goalkeeper, Lao Lei chose the most violent way. He turned his previous depression and urgency into strength into his right leg. With a dull "bang", the ball flew directly to the left side of the goal like a cannonball. At such close range, in the face of such a powerful volley, Nikopolidis had nothing to do. He couldn't react at all, and the ball flew straight into the goal and hit the net. Bumped into a large bag, bumped into a rippling white spray.
“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! Thunderhorse! Reima!! Perfect solo performance! Perfect!! Steals! Breakthrough!! Goal!!! He can do anything! At a time when everyone was expecting a hero, the 22-year-old stepped up. With a wonderful performance that left everyone jaw-dropping, he helped Portugal turn the tide of the unfavorable situation. Turn things around! He's not a hero?!! Who is !! Who is !!! ”
At this time, Portuguese fans were finally able to vent their frustration and passion unscrupulously. The Dragon Stadium erupted in a tsunami-like cheer, and the sea of red was beating. They didn't forget who brought them such pleasure. "Remayar! Remayr! The cheers of ......" resounded in the sky above the Dragon Stadium for a long time.
Lao Lei also ran to the stands of the Portuguese fans excitedly, waving his hands vigorously upward, begging for a louder cheer. And the Portuguese fans will not be stingy with this cheer for their heroes, and the call with higher decibels immediately drilled into Lao Lei's ears and made him smile with satisfaction. Then the excited Portuguese players hugged him excitedly and surrounded him. Ferreira is even more possessed, and directly said that Lao Lei carried it. The mistake of conceding the goal in the opening stage made him unforgettable, and he was under a lot of pressure in his heart. Until now, Lao Lei's goal made him breathe a sigh of relief. If you want to talk about excitement, he may be more excited than the old ray who scored the goal.
Reghar on the sidelines looked at the old ray who was carried by Ferreira, and could only shake his head helplessly. As a head coach who strives for the whole and the team is supreme, he is very disliked for individual heroism on the pitch. However, in football, there is often such a group of people who can break the rules, and they alone can use instant bursts to decide and change the situation and outcome of a game.
Scolari also took a long breath and waved his fists passionately in celebration. The goal conceded in the opening game also put him under great pressure. If something goes wrong in this opener, the criticism he faces will be huge and unstoppable like a tsunami.
And the significance of Lao Lei's goal is not only to equalize the score, but more importantly, it can soothe the anxiety of Portuguese football players. When the mentality is correct, their state and performance can be restored to a normal state. The game will be back on track for the Portuguese because of this goal from Lao Lei.
In the stands, the scouts of the major clubs all had their eyes lit up after witnessing Lao Lei's solo performance. As the biggest focus in the transfer market this summer, there are more than one or two clubs that have taken a fancy to Lao Lei. There is no doubt that on the issue of Lao Lei's ownership, there will be a huge gold yuan storm in the summer transfer market this year.
In the 30th minute after the start of the game, the football was once again placed in the center of the pitch, ready to kick off again. The Portuguese fans changed the silence and began to sing and dance to cheer for the Portuguese national team. The momentum on the field began to have a tendency to tilt towards Portugal.
However, Lao Lei was not careless, because the Greek players on the opposite side were still as calm as the machine qì people.
It's like it's not affected in any way.
An opponent who remains calm at all times is terrifying.
And the terrible prey is what Lao Lei likes to catch the most! (To be continued......)