The Algarve Stadium was filled with the cheers of Portuguese fans as they enjoyed the game to the fullest. Russian fans, on the other hand, sat in their seats and watched the game. The scene of the team being pressed and beaten like this made them really not interested in cheering up.

In fact, Russia's strength has not reached this point, mainly because it cannot keep up with one step, and it cannot keep up with each step. Russia is now like a boxer who has been punched in a match, and before he can even begin to react, a series of violent punches completely stunned him, and he has no power to fight back. Portugal's ferocious offensive momentum has made Russia tired of parrying, showing the momentum that it wants to eat you in one bite.

Good ball control skills at the feet allow Portugal to launch a continuous tidal attack, without giving Russia time to adjust to breathing. In order to maintain the offensive, Lao Lei also directly stepped forward to the midfield to help the frontcourt players launch a crazy chase and interception of the Russian backfield after conceding the goal. Such a strategy makes Russia's midfield completely disconnected from the front line. Without the strong support of the central midfield, the Russian team is like a house without solid foundations, crumbling.

In the 20th minute of the first half, Portugal made a comeback. Lao Lei and De Co tacitly pressed, allowing them to break the ball at the feet of the more busy Russian midfielder Roscoff. After the two men successfully broke the ball, they immediately turned and stepped forward. Coming to the front of the penalty area, Lao Lei passed the football to Pauletta who pulled out of the penalty area, and Pauleta stopped the ball without stopping the ball and stopped the ball back at the feet of Deco who was inserted forward. Deco flicked the outside of his right foot and adjusted it slightly. Then it was another push to follow.

This kick Deco played very skillfully and did not send too hard. Instead, I chose to pursue the angle of the boccia. The soccer ball draws an inside arc on the grass and inserts it into the net with the right post. Such a tricky angle. Russia's goalkeeper Ovchinnikov has nothing to do, he has done his best, but he still can't stop the ball from reaching the net. 2:0, in the opening 21 minutes, Portugal has already taken a two-goal lead, which is the rhythm of a big victory.

“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL！！！ 2:0！ 2:0！！ Anderson scored his first goal of the tournament. There was a lot of suspicion that he would replace Rui Costa before the game, but the goal should help him a little. He needs to use a series of excellent tables to dispel these doubts. ”

After the goal, Deco was very excited. He is an introvert. In the past two days, he has received a lot of doubts, but he has buried them all in his heart. Although because of his personality, he can't make any passionate celebrations now. But looking at Deco's trembling body with excitement, Lao Lei knows that the current mentality of this old friend and teammate is by no means calm.

After the goal, Portuguese fans have turned the stands into their own celebrations. In the stands, there were already fans who couldn't help but play the game of driving the train, and the long line attracted a lot of attention. And at this moment, in the stands of Russian fans, there are already individual Russian fans who have begun to get up and leave. They don't want to see their team being ravaged like this anymore, it's called out of sight and out of mind.

But after this goal. The Russian players finally had time to adjust to their form. After attacking for so long, the Portuguese players have also consumed a lot of body, and they need to take a good break. The rest of the schedule is still intense, and there is not much time to rest and adjust in between. They need to plan their fitness on the pitch. Spending too much energy in the group stage is not a wise decision. Historically, it has been common for them to play impressively in the group stage, but to be eliminated early in the knockout round.

Due to this situation. The scene calmed down a little compared to the beginning of the game. However, this calm will not last long, and the Portuguese players are gathering their strength. Always ready to break out again. They're already in high spirits, or crazy. The score of 2:0 is far from satisfying them, allowing them to completely vent their unhappiness in their hearts.

In the process, Russia has tried to launch a counterattack. However, Portugal's solid defense did not give them any advantage. The strong midfield interception ability of the midfield gate composed of Lao Lei and Kostiani made them extremely sad, and the back line formed by the participation of three Porto players has been tested in tacit understanding, ability and mental quality this season. In the face of such a defensive line, it is clear that Russia's ability to attack the fortified position is still slightly lacking. The slightly rough technique makes them very lacking in the first kick, or the first and second leg passes. Portugal's backline, it is not easy to defend such an attacking line.

After a brief Russian counterattack, the Portuguese attack came again. In the 30th minute of the first half, Deco and Lao Lei You went to the left and reached a beautiful group attack with Simão on the left side. Successive and rapid small-area passes made the Russian left line collapse in an instant. In such an excellent state, Deco, who has always been steady and simple in his style of play, couldn't help but come to a flower job, leaning on the Russian defender with his back, and casually flicking the outside of his right foot to the feet of Simao, who had already started behind him.

After Simão won the ball, he accelerated to shake off Yevseev and cut inside. Came to the front of the penalty area, took a few steps horizontally, and shot directly from a distance of 24 meters from the goal. The inside of his right foot unleashed a wonderful long-range shot that Ovchinnikov took to the air but was still out of reach. The football drilled into the door of Russia again from the far corner, and in half an hour, Portugal was already leading by three goals.

“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL！！！ Congratulations to the Portuguese national team, who have already made it out of the group stage first. It became the first team to reach the top 8 of this European Championship. Simao's long-range shot was the icing on the cake. It's not a game, it's a celebration. ”

A 3:0 lead. has already made this game lose the final suspense of victory or defeat. And Russia's results of losing both games almost made them say goodbye to this European Championship in advance. Unless Greece can win against Spain. In that case, Russia may still have a chance to live.

After a 3:0 lead. The Portuguese players were completely relaxed. Influenced by this atmosphere, even Kostiani showed off his flowers. Although there was a slight relaxation, Portugal's attack began to become less sharp and effective, and several good chances were sabotaged by Russia because they played too casually. But in such a situation, who cares about this? Portuguese fans are happy to appreciate the Portuguese players' skills, and when they see the wonderful, they do not hesitate to applaud and cheer.

In the end, it was the end of the first half. Portugal were also unable to extend the score again. And Russia was not able to seize the opportunity to get a point back. The huge point difference that appeared too early has already lost the fighting spirit of the Russian players. Now they play more routinely on the pitch and don't show a spirit to give it a go for the last hope. And their head coach seemed to have given up, sitting on the sidelines and watching the game, not saying a word, quite a bit of a broken jar.

At halftime, Scolari, who was ruddy because he was too excited and happy, did not hesitate to praise himself. I can't wait to name all the Portuguese players individually and praise them severely. And given that this game is basically won. Scolari is also starting to have to think about the next game, and he hopes that the Portuguese players can take it and not play so crazy attacks. Then around 60 minutes into the second half. He will start to make substitutions, and the likes of Old Ray, Figo and Pauletta will be replaced. Figo, in particular, is already 32 years old. Scolari had to think more about his fitness. The energy of the 32-year-old in the upcoming matches of the European Championships. It will still be what he relies on very much.

After the start of the second half, the situation on the pitch did not change much. Russia's momentum is not at all like the momentum of a backward team, I don't know if I think the score is a draw or Russia has the advantage. When commentators from various countries saw the state of the Russian players, they said: "Russia has given up resistance, and they do not have the momentum to fight to the death." In the face of Portugal's stormy offensive, the polar bear has been captured. Portugal's first place in the last eight is already a given. ”

The Russian players, who broke the jar, began to press out to play against Portugal, and it seemed that they wanted to pull back a goal before the end of the game and save a little face. However, it was not they who scored first in the second half, it was Portugal.

In the 56th minute of the second half, Figo's low cross from the right was blocked by Xennikov and Portugal won a corner from the right. After Figo's corner kick, in the penalty area, Russia's central defender Smertin grabbed the first landing point and pushed the football out of the penalty area, and the football just fell behind Lao Lei. At this time, Lao Lei, who had already raised his interest, did not turn around to receive the ball, but raised his right foot backwards against the football.

The right heel slammed into the ball, and the ball flew over the head of the old Lei, returned to the penalty area, and landed exactly at Pauletta's feet. Taking advantage of the stunned Russian defenders, Pauletta seized the opportunity and knocked on the door of Russia again with a clever stab, and Portugal extended the score to 4:0.

While the fans and commentators were marveling and applauding the old Ray's juggling passing art, he was also replaced by Scolari. Portugal used up all their substitutions at once, with the game's goalscorers Figo and Pauletta both being substituted. Maniche, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gomez made their first appearance at this European Cup.

In the midst of loud cheers and applause, Lao Lei walked off the court.

In this game, he did not score though. But his full-game possession, passing and playmaking spell became the brightest jewel in the crown of Portugal's victory.

After the game, the front page of the "Sports Newspaper" made such a headline.

"Please call him Mr. Master!" (To be continued......)