Fox in the Penalty Area

18th match

As soon as Moritz Riden got out of the car in the parking lot, he was stopped by head coach Leroy Kuhn, who had also just gotten off the car.

"Moritz, did you watch the game between Pirates and Turias last night?"

Rui et al replied: "Of course I saw it, Hu scored again, and two goals in one goal."

Kuhn spread his hands: "Look, Moritz, as I said, Hu is a person who can never be inferred based on common sense. Everyone thought he was in a quagmire, but in the end he scored twice in this game Of course, what is more noteworthy is that in this game, Parotti changed his tactics and he seemed not to be obsessed with strengthening defense."

Moritz Reiden nodded: "Well, he strengthened the team's offense..."

"So when he plays against us in the middle of the week, he should continue this tactical play. And there is a great possibility that Hu will score a goal."

Kuhn's point was still the same as before, but this time Redden could no longer offer any different opinions.

Because Hulay's performance in yesterday's La Liga match was something he saw with his own eyes.

In the match between Madrid Pirates and Turias, Hulay scored twice, helping the team defeat the opponent with a score of 2:1 and get a very crucial three points in the championship.

At the same time, Hulay also scored his 58th and 59th goals in the league this season.

He is just one goal shy of the single-season league record of 60 goals he set last season.

This shows that Hu Lai's recent state has been restored.

Therefore, in the next Champions League semi-final against Ruerrhein, as long as the Madrid Pirates can stick to their current style of play, Hulay has a high chance of scoring.

If according to Riden's own ideas, Ruhrlein went to the away game to face the indiscriminate bombardment of Madrid Pirates and contracted to play defensive counterattack, and there was indeed a high possibility of conceding the ball against Hu Lai who was in excellent form.

Conceding goals is actually okay. The key is that if the bus is set up, it will be difficult for Ruerlein to score goals.

So for now, Kuhn’s strategy is right. Use high press and confrontation methods to always maintain the ability to attack and threaten the Madrid Pirates goal.

Only in this way can your goal be truly safe.

"Furthermore, Madrid Pirates' victory in this game and Hu's goal can save us a lot of reminding the players not to be arrogant and underestimate the enemy."

Kuhn continued.

It can be seen that he is very satisfied with the result and process of yesterday's game.

Redon agreed: "That's right. In addition, facts have proven that if the pirates attack with all their strength,

Their defense is problematic and they can concede goals against teams like Turias. Then facing our Edman and Seter, they are even more unable to guard against them. "

"The most important thing is that they may not have thought that we would play against them at home." Kuhn laughed.

The two were chatting and joking as they walked to their offices, ready to start a new day of work in preparation for next Wednesday's second leg of the Champions League semi-finals.

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"The pirates still won..."

"So what? It is unrealistic to expect Turias, who are last in the league, to be able to hold them back. Now we have the advantage. As long as we can beat Sarria today, the league championship will be guaranteed."

"Yes, the initiative is still in our hands. Don't worry about what others do."

"Has Hu returned to form?"

"Never mind him. So what if he recovers? We can't meet him anyway..."

"The Champions League final..."

"It's still unclear whether the Pirates can reach the Champions League final..."

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During breakfast time, the Catalan United players in the restaurant were talking a lot.

The topic of discussion was naturally the match between Madrid Pirates and Turias yesterday.

At the same time, in the breakfast room of another hotel about five kilometers away from them, Saria's players were discussing relegation.

"Getafe tied with 132 skills..."

"Isn't this a good thing? We have a chance to successfully avoid relegation!"

"Then at least we can't lose to Catalonia..."

"Hey, do you think Catalonia United think they can definitely beat us at home?"

"Isn't it nice to think like this? I even hope they look down on us more..."

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Zhang Qinghuan just listened to everyone's discussion but did not participate.

His silence was noticed by teammate Carlos Torado, who came up and asked: "What are you thinking about?"

Zhang Qinghuan said: "I'm thinking that we really have a day to decide the La Liga championship...Yesterday the Pirates defeated Turias. If we lose to Catalonia today, maybe we can avoid relegation in the last round. But the Pirates will lose their chance to win three consecutive league titles."

Torado was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Oh, you and Hu are friends. You two must have communicated...did Hu beg you?"

Then without waiting for Zhang Qinghuan to answer, he smiled mischievously and said: "This is really unexpected. Players like Hu also need our help sometimes! Hehe!"

Zhang Qinghuan also laughed when he saw him like this: "Yes, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

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"...Saria launched a fierce attack on Catalonia's goal after the opening. It didn't look like they were away from home at all. Catalan United certainly didn't expect that, so they were beaten a little by Saria after the opening. In a hurry..."

The voice of commentator Sanchez came from the TV, which was broadcasting the Barcelona derby between Catalonia United and Sarria at home.

"You didn't send a message to Brother Huan for help?"

Taking advantage of the gap when the game entered a dead ball, Li Qingqing glanced at Hu Lai sitting next to him.

Hu Lai shook his head: "No."

Li Qingqing joked: "Why? Are you afraid that he will ask you to treat him to dinner? Didn't you ask Brother Huan to do it last season?"

"The decision of whether to win the championship or not is still in our own hands..." Hu Lai explained. "This time, I really need Brother Huan's help."

"Isn't that more appropriate?" Li Qingqing was puzzled.

"If Brother Huan is willing to help me with this matter, that's because he is being righteous. But I can't really ask him. Otherwise, it will make Brother Huan very embarrassed. The 'Barcelona Derby' is not that easy to play. No matter what the result is, it is normal. I can't give it." Brother Huan is under pressure. If the Pirates fail to win the championship, it is also my responsibility and has nothing to do with Brother Huan. So I can't say this."

Li Qingqing looked at Hu Lai who was explaining to him seriously.

When the latter saw this, he asked: "What's wrong?"

She smiled brightly: "That's fine if you think so. The league championship is no longer under your control, but there is still a chance in the Champions League. Just focus on playing well in the Champions League semi-finals next Wednesday."

Hu Lai nodded: "Yes."

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Twenty-five minutes later, both Hu Lai and Li Qingqing stared at the TV screen in stunned silence.

Inside, Sarria's No. 9 scorer Carlos Torado is happily running towards Zhang Qinghuan!

The commentator Sanchez was shouting: "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!! Carlos Torado! He scored! He helped Saria take the lead in the away game! Now it is Saria 1:0 Catalonia United! oh!"

In the same scene, the content shouted by Chinese commentator He Feng is completely different:

"Zhang Qinghuan! Zhang Qinghuan! Beautiful! His pass is like a scalpel in the hands of a skilled surgeon! It was delivered to Torado's feet accurately! He missed four months of the season due to serious injuries The Argentinian forward feels particularly good in front of the goal today!”

On the TV screen, Torado rushed to Zhang Qinghuan, who was already waiting for him with open arms.

He jumped directly into Zhang Qinghuan's arms, and the two hugged each other hard.

Hu Lai and Li Qingqing withdrew their shocked gazes, and then looked at each other.

Then they both laughed.

Hu Lai said: "Brother Huan is awesome!"

"Yeah!" Li Qingqing nodded vigorously.

The reason why the two of them think Brother Huan is awesome is not just because Brother Huan completed an assist.

But this assist itself is very beautiful, and it also tests the player's passing ability.

At that time, Saria's offense was developed on the right wing, and Zhang Qinghuan went to the right rib from the center to support. So the team's right back Eneco Arango passed the football to him.

When faced with the passed ball, he did not stop the ball or adjust, but directly turned around and swung his feet!

He passed the football to the back of the penalty area, leaving his left rib free!

Torado cleverly ran into the space, received Zhang Qinghuan's pass, and after adjusting, he took off and shot!

The football flew over the raised hand of Catalan United goalkeeper Toney Schulman and flew into the goal from the top corner!

The wonderful thing about this ball is that Zhang Qinghuan turned his back to the direction of the ball before passing the ball. Although he had observed in advance, he turned around and passed the ball directly without stopping the ball to adjust, and he could still pass it so accurately. It was indeed very impressive. not easy.

Zhang Qinghuan passed the ball so decisively that the Catalan United defensive players did not react - Zhang Qinghuan was actually following Catalan United's Kabangca, but Kabangca probably did not expect that Zhang Qinghuan could pass the ball like this. , and the transmission was so accurate...

So I was an "audience" throughout the whole process.

While Zhang Qinghuan and Torado were celebrating passionately, Kabangka turned his head and looked over with a serious expression.