Chapter 198: Farewell to the Dragon Stadium (1)
In the match against Ohannes, the score of 2:1 was maintained until the end of the game. The moment the referee blew the whistle, the Porto bench players rushed into the pitch excitedly. They have reason to celebrate, as they only need one more game to win the 03-04 Portuguese Super League title just over a month ahead of schedule. After the game, the media also couldn't wait to play the headline "The Final Battle", lamenting Porto's strength this season. Throughout the season, no team has ever been able to threaten Porto's top spot, and even Benfica can only symbolically threaten Porto.
Considering that only one more game is needed to win the league title early, Mourinho intends to continue to play all his main players in the next game against Rio Ave in an effort to win this game. Even two days later, Porto was going to Monaco for the second leg, and the score of 4:1 in the first leg gave Mourinho the confidence and confidence. Once they win the league title, Porto can concentrate on the Champions League, which is what Mourinho wants to see.
Porto president Da Costa also came to the team's training base a few days before the game and offered a large championship bonus. Although the players love the glory, there are times when the necessary monetary rewards can trigger the players to be more motivated. The morale of the whole Porto team is high now, and the match with Rio Ave has been regarded by them as their own bag. It's not arrogance, it's the confidence that Porto's dominance in the Portuguese Super League over the past two seasons has given them. In the case of the full main force playing. They don't think there is any Portuguese league team that can stand in their way.
When the time came for the game, the Dragon Stadium was already full of people. Quite a few Porto fans. It's all models of the championship trophy that come out, and fans want to see the team win it on their home turf. At this time, Mourinho is also doing the final mobilization in front of the station. "Guys, I don't think I need to say it, you know what this game means to us. I don't want to stress to you the importance of this game. I have only one request for you, kill them! Win this league title here!
To be honest, I'm tired of playing in the Portuguese Super League. Champions! Top 4!! Final!!! That's where we should work hard, our strength is no longer at the level of the Portuguese Super League, and only when we get there can we really reflect our value. Right now! Go kick them home, boys!! Go ahead!!! “
Mourinho's remarks, if known to the outside world, are bound to cause a new wave of criticism of his arrogance. But in Porto the players sounded. But they agree very much, in their opinion, it should be like this. The two seasons of competition in the Portuguese Super League have already made them feel like they are alone. As the players left the dressing room in high spirits, Mourinho left the old man behind and said to him: "Enjoy the game, Reima. This could be your last Portuguese Premier League game. Old Lei looked at Mourinho's eyes, knew what he meant, and nodded understandingly.
Standing on the pitch, the game is about to kick off. Lao Lei suddenly felt a little sad. This game may be his final farewell to the Portuguese Super League. The referee's whistle blows. Bring Old Ray's attention back to reality. Lao Lei shook his head and said to himself in his heart: "After this game first, I will think about anything else." "The body went forward and received the ball back from Deco.
Although before the game, the head coach of Rio Ave shouted "Porto want the championship? Then let them take it themselves". But actually. There really doesn't really make any difference between Porto taking it or giving it to Porto. Porto, who was determined to win before the game, played a ferocious momentum at the beginning. Rio Ave was out of breath. Lao Lei also paid all his attention and took out all his abilities.
Rio Ave's dense defensive line. Just 10 minutes into the first half, they were in danger of being broken. Old Ray got a pass from Deco in the front court. Eager to fight, he chose to come by himself this time. In the face of Rio Ave's defenders, Lao Lei stopped in place, his feet constantly feintting around the football. Just when Rio Ave's players were about to kick out, Lao Lei made a gesture with the outside of his instep, but in fact, his right foot crossed the ball. Immediately after that, the left foot also touched the football, and then the center of gravity of the whole person also made the illusion of leaning to the right. This time it was finally Rio Ave's defender, and the center of gravity moved with Lao Lei.
At this time, Lao Lei's left foot also crossed the air above the football, and the outer instep of the left foot was the real move. The acceleration that followed completely shook Rio Ave's defenders over. At this time, Deco and Maniche also pulled away from both sides, giving Lao Lei room to continue to carry the ball. In the past, Lao Lei would have left three points to make adjustments, whether he shot or assisted, but this time he used 12 points, I don't know why he just wanted to be crazy and selfish.
And Rio Ave's players were obviously unprepared for Lao Lei's breakthrough so resolutely, and Lao Lei only used two high-speed changes of direction on the way to Rio Ave's penalty area, and then threw them off. This allowed Lao Lei to go directly into the Rio Ave penalty area, and after forcibly erasing Rio Ave's right wing-back, he was already the goalkeeper who could directly face Rio Ave. However, due to the small angle of the shot at this time, Rio Ave's goalkeeper also blocked most of the angle early. In the past, Lao Lei would have directly chosen to outflank his teammates in front of the goal, but this time he chose to come by himself. Lao Lei suddenly kicked back with his left foot, so that the right fullback of Rio Ave, who was quickly following behind him, directly ran over his head and stepped on the brakes.
Lao Lei's right instep touched the football, which was a rub shot. This ball is there, this is the feeling that Lao Lei suddenly rose in his heart after shooting. The ball drew a perfect inside arc, bypassing the hands of the Rio Ave goalkeeper and flying directly into the goal by grazing the far post. It was a shot from an absolute dead end.
“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! Reima!! Pretty solo ride! Godzilla once again opened the door to victory. This is one of the few solo performances in Reima. The league title is ours! Ours!! "Even though it was only 11 minutes into the game, it was only one goal ahead. But the on-site commentators can't wait to start awarding the championship trophy to Porto.
And the Porto fans have already stood up and waited for the goal to arrive after Lao Lei entered the penalty area. Old Ray's shot goes into the net. It was as if a button had been pressed, and the sound of the dragon course began to explode! Listening to such a sound, Lao Lei's eyes suddenly became more crystalline, and more than 50,000 Porto fans were shouting: "King! O King! …”
Lao Lei shook off all his teammates who had come up to celebrate, and ran to the stands of the Porto fans at a hurry. With his left hand, he grabbed the shirt on his chest and slammed Porto's crest to his lips. At the same time, Lao Lei's right hand pointed straight at the stands of the Porto fans, and then began to run around the field excitedly.
Lao Lei's action of kissing the team emblem gave Porto fans even greater stimulation. This was the first time they had seen Lao Lei kiss the team badge as a celebratory gesture. It's a celebration of loyalty. "King!! King!! ......." The shouts of the Porto fans suddenly rose by ten defts. Listening to such a shout, Lao Lei knew that he had another place that he could not forget for the rest of his life. Whatever the future, Porto will be a very important part of Ray's memory, and it was here that he reached the first climax of his life.
Perhaps this celebration was very exciting for others to think of as Lao Lei, but Mourinho knew that it was somewhat of a farewell. When passing by the Porto bench, Lao Lei was finally caught by his teammates and pressed the grass. It wasn't until Rio Ave approached the referee to complain that Porto ended their celebrations.
After the restart. According to the past, Lao Lei would suppress the rhythm and lure the other party out to fight again. But today, he made an exception and continued to organize the team to press the onslaught. It is quite a meaning that Rio Ave will collapse in the first half. The rest of the Porto players wondered why they were playing so hard today, but they quickly put the issue behind them. Because they also want to score a goal in this game, in this championship game. Porto's continuous and non-stop offensive. It made Rio Ave's defenders feel the suffocating pressure, and the wolf was unbearable.
By the 17th minute of the first half. Rio Ave was hit again. This time, Lao Lei launched a personal assault in the front court again, but this time after the last venting. Calmed down a lot. At the edge of the box, with a Cruyff turn and swerving past the pestering defender of Rio Ave, he poked his toe lightly and the ball passed between Rio Ave's central defenders into the box, where Maniche had already accelerated diagonally. Maniche kept the ball and fired a direct shot just before the Rio Ave right wing-back's downed block arrived. Maniche's cool push allowed the ball to pass between the feet of the Rio Ave goalkeeper and into the goal behind him.
“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! Our Godzilla, dancing again, played the entire Rio Ave line. Maniche's calm push has always maintained his usual level. Although it was Maniche's goal, the on-site commentary still gave Lao Lei more praise, which can imagine Lao Lei's favored Cheng dù in Porto.
By this time, the Porto fans had gone crazy, they knew that the trophy of the league championship could not fly away, and they sang and danced in the stands, as if it were not the scene of a football match, but the scene of a crowd celebration.
In such a scene, Lao Lei kept waving his hands upwards vigorously, encouraging the Porto fans to cheer even more.
Listening to the cheers ringing in his ears, Lao Lei put his hands to his ears and made a horn shape.
With his head held high, his eyes squinted slightly, and the corners of his mouth curved with joy and nostalgia. (To be continued......)