Once the game restarted, the Portuguese players began to use all their firepower to attack the German goal, without Oliveira's instructions. The running between each other began to flow smoothly, if Portugal played more in the past to stand and pass, relying on Lao Lei's running to carry out tandem circulation. So now the players of the whole Portuguese team are like flowing water, playing with mercury and regaining their "European Brazil" style.

This is undoubtedly a boon for neutral fans, because many people are here for Portugal like this, not for the conservative team that occasionally shows its grandeur. However, this was the beginning of the suffering for the German team, not in terms of physical strength, strength or speed, but tactically.

The German players could run and grab, but in the face of Portugal's quick counter-attack, they often had to drive the ball back to Portugal's backfield with one big kick. Then in the face of Portugal's smooth ground coordination and advancement, it takes a lot of physical strength to defend and steal. It's a vicious circle, and any team that can run can't stand this kind of running, unless they're a group of old thunder who have turned on the devil's muscles, but that's impossible.

The reason for this is very simple, that is, the Germans cannot control the football at their feet, in modern football, the importance of ball control is increasing, even the British, who have always been big and rough, are trying to carry out a new tactical revolution and innovate their own tactics. For some reason, the Germans were too slow to react, and they seemed to be basking in the glory of the old-fashioned German way of playing. It feels like a collision between a battleship and an aircraft carrier in World War II, once famous. The battleship that dominated the seas degenerated into a pile of scrap metal in front of an aircraft carrier at a speed that surprised everyone.

The German team at this time was like the original battleship. I feel the feeling of being crushed by something new. The German fans, who had just equalized because of the team, did not rejoice for long before they quieted down. They can all see their team's disadvantage on the pitch. The Portuguese fans were activated by the team's smooth coordination, and they sang and cheered for the team, hoping that their team could score another goal in 90 minutes to end the game. Because if you have to play extra time or a penalty shootout, it's not only for the players, but also for them.

In the 77th minute, the Germans' defence was finally no longer so solid after a huge physical exertion. This time, Ray's forward thrust came into play again, and the German, who wanted to keep both him and Rui Costa at bay, found himself pressing the scoop at this time. Got up the gourd. The Germans, frightened by Rui Costa's long drive, had problems with the old Ray's defense this time. Ballack and Haman's attention was drawn to the running Rui Costa, and in the face of Frings, who was already showing fatigue, Old Ray's choice was straightforward, eat you raw.

In the face of Frins's physical contact, Lao Lei was as steady as a golden bell, unmoved. The ball was put on the ball with his right foot, and he was about to shake off Frings' defense with a force, and Flins was helplessly pulled away by Lao Lei with one hand. He completely lost his defensive position. After shaking off Frijns, Lao Lei accelerated again, rushed forward with the ball, and played his maximum speed with the ball.

The old Ray, who quickly burst into the vicinity of the German penalty area, was rightfully cared for by the German line of defenders. Link and LaMelo soon surrounded Old Ray. Schneider also rushed up from behind, and it looked like he was about to form a trap. Just when everyone thought that Lao Lei was going to pass the ball, Lao Lei suddenly accelerated forward with the ball. Seeing that this is the rhythm that is about to fall into the bag loop.

Even the Portuguese commentator said helplessly: "Reima's ball is too anxious." After all, we still lack experience, but luckily we still have time. ……… Wait a minute. Heels! Genius heel!! Figo! Shot! Yes!!! It was a shame that Kahn turned down an artistic goal. ”

Lao Lei accelerated until the encirclement was tightened, and suddenly his left heel slammed, and the football passed between Lamelo's legs, and it was Figo, who switched positions with Lao Lei. At this time in the penalty area, there was a large gap in front of Figo, and he stopped the ball and even had time to adjust and shoot hard with his right foot. The shot was so powerful that it barely had any spin and flew towards the far corner. At this time, Karn, who was in the near corner, jumped as if suddenly Spider-Man was possessed, and flicked the football with the fingertips of his left hand. This tiny contact caused the football, which was supposed to fly to the dead corner in the upper right corner of the Lu, to smash on the post and fly out of the bottom line.

Karn, who had made the successful save, looked excited, clenched his fists and roared. It seems that he only lost one goal before, and the fact that he lost two goals in this game has made this golden retriever god depressed for a long time, and this world-level save allows him to vent well. This shot shocked the whole of Germany into a cold sweat, and according to the German commentator, Kahn pulled Germany up from the edge of the cliff with an incredible save. Figo, who saw his shot saved, lifted his shirt in frustration and wrapped it around his head. As soon as the goal was scored, it was tantamount to killing the game, and he missed a chance to be a hero for all of Portugal.

The ensuing corner was easily cleared away by the Germans, who had the advantage of high altitude. However, the strong-willed Germans were not without a fight, and at 82 minutes, Jeremes, who had just been substituted, combined with Ballack to cut off Portugal's pass in midfield. Then a quick counter-attack immediately began, and Schneider, who was on the right, received the ball from Ballack's side. In the face of Jorge and Bento, he didn't carry the ball anymore, and just passed a big diagonal pass into the penalty area. At this time, Klose, who rarely appeared in the broadcast cameras of this game, finally sent his own header advantage.

Under Costa's entanglement, Klose grabbed the first spot, but unfortunately his header was too high, and Baia was held by both hands and then pressed tightly under himself. When Klose was still regretting Baotou, Klose, who got up, heard the sound of Lao Lei asking for the ball, and Lao Lei wanted to take the opportunity to counterattack, but some German players had no time to defend at this time. is a good opportunity.

Baia was experienced and immediately understood what Old Lei meant. Immediately it was a big-foot pass to the vicinity of Old Ray. Old Ray carried the push of Barak behind him. With one kick, he gave the ball to Rui Costa next to him. Then he quickly turned around and immediately cut forward, and Rui Costa also understood and passed the ball back. At this time, behind the old ray with the ball, Ballack was still gritting his teeth and following. When Old Ray encountered Metzelder and had to slow down, Barak immediately forced up to form a circle with Metzelde.

At this time, Lao Lei suddenly knocked back near the middle lane, where Rui Costa was already waiting to answer. Rui Costa took advantage of the situation to distribute the ball to Onceição, who came down the left flank, and with a slight adjustment, Confeição passed the ball into the box. At this time, in the penalty area, the German defense was already in disarray. The transmission of these two Portuguese feet on the edge of the penalty area disrupted the defensive formation. In a hurry, Lao Lei received a pass from Conceição when he was unguarded at the back point, and everyone at the front point and in the middle did not touch this pass, which was a crooked hit.

Faced with this situation, Lao Lei immediately made a decision, stopped the ball with his left foot, and immediately shot with his right foot. The ball flew straight into the top left corner of the goal. At this point, Kahn reappeared to save the German team. The flying body blocked the football from the goal line, but the football returned the same way and returned to the feet of Lao Lei. There was now an empty door in front of Old Ray, for its keeper, Karn, was still lying on the grass.

Non-stop balls. Lao Lei shot again, and the football flew quickly to the middle of the football. Just as the Portuguese commentators, fans and players were about to jump up in celebration, a hand appeared. An ungloved hand. It was owned by Barak, who wore German No. 13. It was a shot from Portugal's No.13 that was blocked. The figure of 13, which was considered unfortunate in the West, became the protagonist of the event on the pitch at this time. An event destined for grief.

Without waiting for the Portuguese players to protest with the referee, the referee immediately pointed to the penalty spot and then showed a red card to Ballack. This means that no matter what the outcome of this match is, Ballack's World Cup journey will come to an end. Ballack faced the referee's red card without any explanation, and he was mentally prepared when he stretched out his hand.

Comforted by Kahn and his other team-mates, Ballack slowly walked off the pitch in what was the last part of his journey of the tournament. The German fans in the stands suddenly all stood up and encouraged Ballack with their own enthusiastic applause. He kept his head down, and no one knew what was going on in his mind right now. No one knew whether Ballack's decision was worth it, and he exchanged the price of his own dismissal for a penalty to temporarily preserve the tie, but this was tantamount to making the German completely lose the ability to fight back in the first seven or eight minutes of his life. And in case a little ball goes in, Ballack's handball doesn't mean anything.

Old Ray watched him from behind him until Ballack, comforted by Worrall, walked into the players' tunnel. Lao Lei suddenly asked himself if he would do this. No, that's Lao Lei's own answer, and he believes he can contribute more on the field. However, Lao Lei will not comment on Barak's choice, because it takes a big heart to make such a choice. This requires the responsibility of a man, because this choice, he will be faced with the choice of whether he is a sinner or a hero. And if he didn't, maybe no one would blame him even if he lost.

But now, if he loses, he will face accusations from some people, "sinner", "coward", "it is he who has buried our hope". Everything that has been done in the previous matches will be temporarily overshadowed by this defeat. At this time, Lao Lei's heart suddenly rose a series of respect for the German No. 13, because he was a man enough.

However, reality did not give Ballack a chance to be a hero, and Figo's penalty made Kahn's door break for the third time in this game. At 3:2, the Portuguese went crazy, and at this time they were almost certain that they would die in the final of the Lujie Cup, and they were only one step away from the golden Hercules Cup.

In the celebratory crowd, Lao Lei suddenly felt a pair of helpless and sad eyes, looking at the field in the players' tunnel.

That guy will probably be the most frustrating man of the game.

Instead of becoming a hero, he became a sinner in the hearts of some people. (To be continued......)