Chapter 10: Heroes Appear

It was a lucky goal, but its importance cannot be overstated. With around 18 minutes left in the game, a goal was scored in the meantime, which took a lot of psychological pressure off the Portuguese players. And by the way, a little bit of other effect, so that the idea that some Portuguese players have no good luck today disappears, this kind of ball can be had, and nothing will happen.

As Ray shouted at the camera, Oliveira was more excited than him, jumping up and waving his fists continuously. This goal brought a series of vitality to the Portuguese team, otherwise if it dragged on longer, it would be a desperate situation by the 80th minute, Portugal could basically raise the flag and surrender, the night at Camp Nou is not something you fight, you have the strength to happen. To achieve such a feat, you need God's protection.

Arena was full of regret and unwillingness at this time, it was really a wreck to be scored like this. However, he did not have any regrets at this time, and after conceding the goal, the United States team must usher in a more aggressive attack from Portugal, and it will be difficult to resist with the current personnel on the field. Reluctantly, Arena had to choose to retract in the last 10 minutes, doing everything he could to secure the victory. As long as this game is won, the U.S. team has a great chance of qualifying.

Now that it was decided, Arena acted decisively, bringing on two people as soon as they were replaced, with veterans Jones and Ramosa coming off the bench and only three men left in the frontcourt: Donovan, Beasley and McBride. It's a clear signal that I'm going to hold back and hold on to the fruits of victory.

However, the game did not start immediately, because Agus, who scored an own goal, had not yet stood up at this time, and the team doctor of the American team had already entered the field. Argus didn't have a big problem, but because he was hit by Lao Lei's powerful shot, his brain was a little cloudy and his face hurt too much. After dealing with it for a while, Agus finally shook his head and stood up, and the team doctor of the American team signaled that Agus could continue the game. Agus was lucky not to have a concussion, not even a nosebleed, saving the United States the last substitution.

After Lao Lei saw the appearance of Agus who stood up, he suddenly couldn't help but smile. At this time, Argus's face was like a steamed crab, as if he was shy and annoyed by the oolong ball just now. At this time, the chief director of the broadcast was also in a funny mood and aimed a camera at Agus's face, and did not shift for a long time. Let the fans in the stands let out a tacit chuckle. This commotion has slightly reduced the intensity of the hot atmosphere in the venue, which is an interesting tidbit.

After the restart, Portugal was presented with the Americans' turtle shell tactics that were ready to defend in all areas. The U.S. team ceded control of the stadium directly to Portugal and pulled back to spend the last 10 minutes. The next game will be a half-court offensive and defensive drill between the two teams in the United States. Portugal will face the problem of all the strong teams in world football, and defend intensively.

After the restart, the situation was basically in line with Arena's expectations, and the Portuguese team, which was full of morale because of a goal, launched the most aggressive attack of the game in the singing of Portuguese fans. And because of Arena's early shot, in the face of the dense defense of the American team, Portugal's offensive effect was not good for a while. Against a heavily numbered U.S. defence, Portugal struggled to find a place where they could really threaten Portugal's goal. The situation has entered the most difficult stalemate stage.

Portugal's backline has advanced to near the halfway line, and Lao Lei's position is also in the front field to help Rui Costa organize the attack. The physical strength is very good, and the American team still has enough physical strength to maintain the relatively defensive formation at this time. In the face of such a defensive line, if you want to break through, either the superstars will stand up and break out and change the game with their individual ability. Either the team plays a very smooth, precise attack, without any mistakes or poor work, so that it can overcome such a defense. However, it is a very difficult thing to do either of the two, and in addition to that, it is to win in chaos with free kicks.

And the Portuguese superstar in this game is obviously not in his best form, and even now he has only played 80%-90% of his form. In such a situation, it is more difficult to expect them to come out and break the situation, but what is helpless is that they are the pinning of the fans' greatest expectations.

'Figo, Rui Costa, Pauleta, Conceição, it's time for these stars to play their part. Now Portugal needs a hero. "The Portuguese commentator spoke to the expectations of fans across Portugal. At this time, Lao Lei is not in the range of candidates that fans are looking forward to, after all, he is not a dazzling presence in this Portugal team at present, even if he has played well after he has come on the field.

And Lao Lei is born to be a person who is unwilling to be silent, and at this time he is thinking about what should be done to change and break through this situation in his own way. He did it with ease, as if he were leading Leiria against a powerful enemy, and he habitually centered his thoughts on the self.

As the days passed, the nervous, anxious expressions on the faces of the Portuguese fans in the stands overflowed. They are waiting for the hero to turn the tide. Perhaps at this time, Lao Lei's family and girlfriend Kayla are the only ones who are looking forward to Lao Lei, and Kayla is even more hands-on, praying for Lao Lei. They hope and believe that Lao Lei will be the one who saves Portugal.

At this time, the situation on the field is often that Portugal's attacking players concede a goal before facing the United States' tight multi-player scramble, and then the American team drives the football to Portugal's half with a big foot, driving as far as they can, and winning a little breathing time. Before this match, Arena must have specially trained his disciples in their defensive moves and lineups. The U.S. players used their feet to keep their feet on the ground and their back feet tightly folded when they defended their tackles, using this defensive action to reduce the number of fouls and the number of free kicks given to Portugal. In terms of defensive formation, it was even more tightly arranged, and the United States team specially arranged a pocket formation for Figo, who has the strongest ability to break through in Portugal's small space, in the front court.

With such a defense, Portugal did not get many free-kick opportunities, and the few free-kick opportunities they did were far from the goal. When it was about to be breached, the fouls of the American players were decisive and never allowed the Portuguese players to take a step forward.

In the face of such a situation, Lao Lei did not fully exert his strength, he was waiting for the best opportunity. He could feel the contempt that the U.S. team had for him, and most of their attention was focused on the likes of Rui Costa and Figo. And Lao Lei is also very satisfied with this treatment, only the dagger hidden in the dark is the most deadly. Before unleashing his final blow, Ray didn't want to draw too much attention from the U.S. team.

Time is like sand, the more you hold on, the faster you feel it passes. At this time, this was the case for Portugal, and the game time on the field was already 82 minutes of the second half. During this period, Oliveira brought on Porto winger Capjo in order to maintain the intensity of his attack, replacing his team-mate Costa at the club. The game has been played until now, and the physical fitness of both sides is insufficient, and they can't run very much, so they are gritting their teeth and persevering.

By the 85th minute, the score remained unchanged. Arena made another substitution at this point, a change that was clearly aimed at wasting time. O'Brien, the man who scored the opening goal of the U.S. team in this game, was replaced by a central defender. O'Brien, on the other hand, was also very experienced and walked slowly to the sidelines, accompanied by the boos of the Portuguese fans and the cheers and applause of the American fans. Kayla didn't even extend her middle finger to him at this time, ignoring the image, and scolded the common curse of the world. It was only after the referee urged that the U.S. team completed such a substitution. Time was successfully consumed by tens of seconds.

This was Portugal's chance for a touchline ball, the touchline ball was on the right, and Lao Lei stood on the left, because at this time there was a moment of emptiness in the left defence. After Rui Costa got the football on the right side, he directly made a cross to Figo on the left. Figo didn't take a few steps to unload the ball, and before he could get up to speed, he was surrounded by defenders from the U.S. team. And Lao Lei was waiting for such an opportunity, and everyone's attention was on Figo.

At this time, Lao Lei suddenly spread his feet, quickly thrust forward, and completely burst out of his speed. Old Ray, who came up from behind Figo, shouted as he passed Figo, "Figo." Then he pointed his hand in front of him, and Figo also saw Lao Lei's forward insertion, and decisively gave the ball out of the gap along the sideline. At this time, the U.S. team also noticed Lao Lei's forward insertion, but they couldn't catch up, so they could only grit their teeth and desperately chase behind.

When Lao Lei arrived at the front of the penalty area, Argus came out and forced out, stuck Lao Lei's inner cut route, forced him to the outside, and used his body to slow down Lao Lei's speed and give his teammates time to return to defense. At this time, Agus also gritted his teeth and followed Lao Lei, and he had a lot of resentment towards Lao Lei for that oolong ball.

There are people around to block, there is a chase behind, and at this time it is also near the bottom line, and everything looks like it is going to end. But Lao Lei still quickly approached the bottom line, and it looked like a running race, not a football game.

"Reima looks like there is no way, Reimama has played well enough in this game, if Reema had started from the beginning, maybe the scene would not be the current situation. ............. Φ trick! Φ tricks!! Beautiful, Rema passed Agus, cut inside, cut inside along the baseline. Sideways! Pauletta!! Shot!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! Lore! Lore!! Equalized! 3:3!! ”

The Portuguese commentator was accompanied by a frantic celebration of the Portuguese players, the manager and the fans, but also the frustration and depression on the American side.

is even more near the bottom line, Lao Lei, who is more excited than Pauletta who scored.

He took off his jersey and threw it on the ground, showing off his muscles and roaring wildly in the sky.

Then he was pounced on by his excited teammates to cover up that arrogance.

"The second half was 2:0, Yankee!! After I played!! ”