Chapter 54: Denilson
In the 31st minute of the first half, Brazil suffered another blow. After Dunga and Lao Lei were left behind by Zidane with a series of wonderful dribbles, Zidane could already dribble directly to face Brazil's wide half. And on either side of him, Givash, Djokaeff and Thuram have been quickly plugged in, forming a 4-on-3 situation. In such a situation, the defense of Bayano and others is more like a powerless struggle. A simple one-two combination between Zidane and Djokaeff allowed Zidane to easily get a one-on-one chance in the penalty area. Against Taffarel, Zidane fired a light shot into the far corner to break Taffarel's 10-finger pass for the second time.
Excited, Zidane took off his jersey and waved it. It was a long-suppressed release, and the red card in the group stage made him the target of condemnation from the whole of France. But this goal was enough to clear all the infamy, and this wonderful goal that he single-handedly created allowed him to complete the transformation from a demon to an angel in the eyes of the French. As the new core of the Gallic Roosters nurtured by Jacques, Zidane has been surrounded by doubts, but this goal shattered everything. Zidane officially took over the banner of the core of the French team in the hearts of the French.
In contrast to the ecstatic French, Brazil is in a state of depression and silence. Before the first half was played, they had already conceded two goals in a row, making them feel that their coveted Hercules Cup was on their way. And in front of France, the pre-tournament favorite Brazil team seems to have suddenly lost its strength and has no power to fight back. Judging from the scene, they were completely pressed by the French, and they were led by the nose by the Gallic rooster. Tafarel picked up the ball in the goal. There was a pause, then a sudden and frustrated kick again. vented the depression and unwillingness in his heart.
Just like the last time he played against Maradona, this time reality reminds him of the gap between him and those great players. But it's because of these great stars. Lao Lei has the motivation and goal to catch up. Lao Lei stood up, looked at the celebratory French players, and once again had an unyielding fighting spirit in his heart. The ball was placed in the midpoint again, waiting for the game to restart.
At this time, tens of thousands of French fans in the Stade de France have begun to sing and dance. They are confident that they will win the first World Cup in the history of French football, and the team's performance in the first 30 minutes of the game gives them plenty of reasons.
Before the game restarted, Brazil coach Zagallo, who could not sit still, used Brazil's first substitution. Bebeto, who spent the first 30 minutes sleepwalking, with only one touch on the ball on occasion, was substituted and replaced by a generation of dribbling maestro Denilson. At this time, Denilson is not the talented player who has sunk and fallen into the lonely sky-high transfer at Real Betis. Now he is still a young talent with high hopes from Brazil. In '98, at the age of 22, Denilson and Ronaldo, who was in the ascendancy at the time, became the hope of the whole of Brazil.
However, due to Romario's unexpected injury and loss, Leonardo was also lost and confused in front of the defense of AC Milan and Italy at this time, and the state was up and down. Denilson could only come on as a substitute in the only time he had. However, ahead of the final, Denilson's performance was decent and did not disappoint. He also provided the assist for the deciding goal against Norway. At this time, Denilson was sent on by Zagallo, hoping that he could help Brazil break the difficult situation at this time.
After Bebeto was substituted, Denilson played as a left winger. Leonardo pulls to the middle to become a midfielder. At this point, Brazil's formation changed to a 4-2-3-1 formation like France. Old Ray looked at Denilson, whom he had seen in '02. , but he did not appear in the final of the World Cup. Old Ray has also heard some rumors about Denilson. At this point, he wondered if it would be a good decision to let Denelson play.
The game restarted with a whistle from the referee. The game has come to this point. Brazil didn't have much to do but press the attack. In the 36th minute of the first half. Lao Lei formed a tacit understanding with Rivaldo in the frontcourt, and through a subtle collision with the wall, Lao Lei got rid of Deschamps' entanglement. Lao Lei pulled the ball to the middle, and then suddenly distributed the ball to the left with his right foot, and Carlos was already inserting it quickly. In the face of Lizarazu's defense, Carlos also knew that it would be too difficult for him to break through, so he chose the easiest way to play, accelerated with one brain, and then crossed directly before the ball went out of the bottom line.
Carlos raced his fastest pace and then lobed a high ball into the box near the baseline. However, the threat from the high ball to the French defence was limited, and Desailly fought for the first spot before Ronaldo to push the ball out of the box. However, the ball flew out of the box and landed at the feet of Denilson, who was very open on the first touch of the ball and was about to burst forward with the ball until he met Thuram near the line of the box.
In the face of Thuram's defence, Denilson directly used his famous stunt to pedal the bike. This made Lao Lei's eyes light up, in terms of action, this is the most beautiful bicycle he has ever seen. However, what happened next, Lao Lei completely put aside the previous amazement. Faced with Denilson's dazzling pedaling, Thuram was not moved at all, stuck in a position and remained motionless. When he couldn't step on it, Thuram kicked the ball off the sideline with a single kick and didn't give him a chance to continue dribbling the ball to the bottom.
Lao Lei, who saw everything clearly, said in his heart that it was no wonder that Denilson fell so quickly in the future, and he had to pedal a bicycle to the end, and he didn't know how to adapt and cooperate, such a person in European football can't survive, unless you are Maradona. Lao Lei suddenly thought of a later evaluation of Denilson: "Denelson is a genius, indeed. Watching him move forward with the ball is a beautiful enjoyment, and football seems to have a tacit understanding with him. His possession of the ball is like an inexplicable dance, and the football is its dance partner. However, the mistake is that he is just a great dancer, not an iron-blooded fighter on the football field.
Pursue only beautiful dance football. In the brutal world of football, where champions reign supreme, it is destined to be untenable. And Denilson, on the other hand, is on the pitch and is just faithful to beauty. “
This assessment is perhaps the most pertinent assessment of Denelson. Ray himself could not understand Denilson's philosophy and philosophy of football. If there is no victory, then what is there to pursue in football. Beauty in the world of football. It's about building on the power behind its beauty, and the victories and championships it brings. Pure beauty may only exist in exhibition matches. Old Lei shook his head and prepared to continue the game. Now he can only hope that Denilson will not hinder Brazil's attack too much.
In the 40th minute of the first half, under the brutal physical entanglement of Lao Lei, Zidane finally made a mistake. Dunga seized the opportunity, grabbed the ball first, and then slammed the ball straight to Leonardo's feet. Leonardo is under the care of Deschamps. It was difficult to move and could only barely maintain the ball. Before Karumbu could get over, he barely managed to give the ball to Denilson on the left.
In the eyes of Lao Lei's gaze, Denelson came again, the performance just now. Pedal on the bike, and then the ball Thuram is broken with a kick. Far from bringing new energy to Brazil, Denilson's arrival brought Brazil's attack down the right flank. Cafu, who had already stepped forward, yelled at Denelson in desperation and anger. At that time, as long as Denelson could divide the ball, with Cafu's ability at this age. It should create a better chance. After all, with Ronaldo's involvement in the penalty area, Thuram's side does not always have someone to come to support the defense.
Now Lao Lei really can't look at it like this, and the opportunity for a precious vacation copy can't be wasted like this. Take advantage of the Brazilian team's sideline ball and Leonardo receives the ball. Fouled by Karlumb behind him, the game was interrupted, and Old Ray found Denilson. At the age of "30" at this time. Old Lei thought to himself, he should have listened to what I said.
"Denis, didn't you just see Cafu plugged in?" Old Ray leaned in to Denelson and asked.
"Nope. I just looked at the French players in front of me. My mind kept thinking about how to break through him. Denelson said with a sense of urgency. As soon as he heard this, Lao Lei didn't know whether it was good to cry. It's better to laugh. The heart said that in order to break through, he forgot to cooperate with his teammates, and I don't know how to understand Lu Dao. Lao Lei also knew that he couldn't listen to his persuasion like this. But fortunately, Denelson's attitude and expression are not like the kind of unruly people, and if you guide it in another way, it should be effective.
Old Ray rolled his eyes, and then whispered something in Denelson's ear. Seeing Denilson's somewhat agreeing expression, Lao Lei breathed a sigh of relief, and then walked back to prepare for the next game. In the last few minutes of the first half, Brazil relied on the fierce attack style that spared no physical strength, and slightly suppressed France in the situation, forming a short continuous offensive.
In the 44th minute of the first half, Denilson received a long pass from Lao Lei on the left side of the penalty area. Facing Thuram again, Denilson did not choose to break through to the bottom, but directly chose to cut inside. In the corner of the penalty area, he flicked the outside of his left foot and then shot decisively. Thuram was caught off guard by Denilson's sudden change and didn't get down in time to block, but it really allowed Denelson to hit a good quality long-range shot.
It's a banana ball, and the ball makes a perfect arc towards the far corner of the goal. Butters didn't dare to slack off and knocked the ball out with both palms. Leboeuf cleared the ball before Ronaldo could make a follow-up shot, and the ball was cleared out of the box.
After the ball flew out of the box, Leonardo took the lead before Deschamps and stabbed Rivaldo in front of him. Rivaldo faced Petit, pulled the ball sideways, stopped together, and shook a space to shoot. A random feint on goal forced Petit to fall to the ground to block, then flicked the outside of his left foot and then came with a powerful shot.
At this time, Djokaeau, who was active in defense, made up for Rivaldo's side. Seeing Rivaldo shake off Petit's long-range shot, he stretched out his right foot to block.
However, the ball hit the sole of his shoe and instead of slowing down, it created a sideline. The ball flew straight into the far post from Butters, who couldn't react. 2:1, Brazil pulled a goal back before the end of the first half.
Looking at the excited Brazilian players and fans, Lao Lei was a little dazed.
Damn, it really works, I'm talking nonsense. (To be continued......)