Fox in the Penalty Area

Chapter 1878 I am the most threatening

It cannot be said that Leroy Kuhn and Moritz Riden were baseless superstitions.

Although Hulay comforted Di Kunzo immediately.

But the Italian forward's missed opportunity did have a big impact on the Madrid Pirates players.

Everyone's morale will inevitably be affected, and many people may still be replaying the scene in their minds.

That was an almost empty opportunity!

Ruerrhein's goalkeeper Koenigs had already turned back from the front point and made a save - he was completely deceived by Hulay's movement and leg swing, thinking that Hulay was going to shoot.

Throwing his center of gravity away, it was impossible to react to Dikunzo's shot from the back.

And Amorim was also firmly attracted to Hulay, leaving Di Kunzo completely unguarded.

This couldn't be a better opportunity.

If Di Kunzo can score this goal, the Madrid Pirates can immediately reduce the total score to one goal, making Ruhrlein's goal just now meaningless.

"Di Kunzo probably didn't expect Hu Lai's ball to slip through..."

By watching the replay just now, He Feng found that Di Kunzo was obviously not ready. His movement of lifting his foot was so slow that the ball reached his feet, but his foot had not been fully lifted yet. Without the correct kicking position, it is naturally impossible to hit the football into the goal.

"It is indeed surprising that Hu Lai missed the ball, otherwise he would not have been able to deceive Koenigs and Amorim. But in the final analysis, it is Di Kunzo's own problem." Yan Kang said.

"After all, as a forward, you must always be prepared in front of the goal. Just because Hulay has scored a lot of goals, it cannot be taken for granted that he will shoot every time."

He Feng agreed: "This also explains the gap between Di Kunzo and Hulay, why Hulay can score so many goals in a season, because when every scoring opportunity arises, he is ready. This It greatly improved his scoring efficiency."

"I think after the end of this season, Madrid Pirates should consider bringing in another striker..." Yan Kang shook his head. "When Julay was in a scoring drought, Di Kunzo failed to step up. After Carey left, the Madrid Pirates relied on Julay to score goals alone. There are still hidden dangers... Di Kunzo missed this game. A great opportunity, and the goal conceded by Madrid Pirates in the first half was also related to Di Kunzo. His performance today was really not that good!”

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After DiCunzo missed this opportunity, the game continued. Madrid Pirates still pressed the attack.

But they were offside twice in four minutes, once by Hulay and once by Di Kunzo.

It's obvious whether it's passing or running,

Everyone is impatient.

Fortunately, Parotti noticed the strangeness of the players and immediately made adjustments.

He used the team's first substitution.

Mexican high center Sanabria Ruiz was used to replace the poor performance of Daniel Dikunzo.

When Kuhn saw this substitution, he said to his assistant coach Moritz Riden: "The Pirates are going berserk. The critical moment is here."

After saying that, he stood up and walked to the sidelines and gestured to his players.

Ruerrhein switched to defensive counterattack!

If you can't stand it, everything will be lost.

If it can withstand...Ruhr Rhein will reach the Champions League final this season!

After making the adjustment, Kuhn did not return to the coaching bench, but stood on the sidelines.

He could no longer sit in his chair and dictate the game as he and his team faced the final judgment of their fate.

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The Madrid Pirates who replaced Ruiz played more simply and directly, and their offense was also more intense.

As Kuhn expected, Ruerrhein's defensive pressure increased sharply.

If the previous high-position pressing continues, Ruhrlein's defense is riddled with holes, and the Madrid Pirates may really score two goals in a short period of time...

The Madrid Pirates passed the ball to Ruiz from the wing. Ruiz jumped high in the opponent's penalty area, attracting Ruhrlein's central defenders to compete with him, and then took advantage of the header to give the football to him. Hu Lai penetrates forward.

Hu Lai even opened his legs and was about to shoot, but was cleared by John Sett who was back on defense. Hu Lai's shooting action was not completed in the end.

After completing this defense, John Seth pointed at Hu Lai and shouted to everyone: "Don't relax your defense against Hu Lai! He is the most threatening one!"

Hu Lai, who was pointed at, immediately nodded and said: "He is right, I am indeed the most threatening!"

John Seth, who had already turned around, heard Hu Lai say this and turned around suddenly to look back at him.

Hu Lai, who was being looked at, spread his hands and asked, "What's wrong? Is there any problem?"

John Seth grinned and withdrew his doubtful gaze.

Based on his understanding of Hu Lai, he thought that after he said that, Hu Lai would deny it.

Unexpectedly, Hu Lai actually followed his words...

This person is acting out of character!

etc?

By saying this, does he hope that we will focus on him when we are defending and ignore other Madrid Pirates players?

Set looked around and found that the Madrid Pirates players were indeed very close to Hulay, and they obviously wanted to get closer.

Hu Lai noticed his action and asked, "Where are you looking? The most threatening person is me."

Sett acted as if he hadn't heard and reminded his teammates loudly: "Pay attention to other Pirates players too!"

Then he heard Hu Lai's sneer coming from behind: "Listen to what you said before and after, John. You will confuse your teammates!"

Seth still ignored him and didn't even look back.

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"Hulay and Seter seemed to be talking about something, with smiles on their faces. From this point of view, although the score was two goals behind and the teammates also missed good opportunities. But at least Hulay's mentality was not affected..."

Madrid Pirates are still lagging behind in the score, and He Feng can only try to find something positive.

The TV broadcast gave another shot to Li Qingqing in the VIP box.

As Hu Lai's girlfriend, her expression is slightly serious.

"I wonder what Li Qingqing is thinking at this time..." Yan Kang said.

Li Qingqing actually didn't think about anything, she just focused on watching the game.

Song Jiajia, who was standing next to him, suddenly covered his mouth and said: "Ruerlein retracted like this, and the penalty area is full of people, leaving less and less space for Hu Lai..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Li Qingqing turning to look at him.

"What?" he asked.

"Nothing. I just suddenly remembered high school..." Li Qingqing laughed.

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"Hey, Li Qingqing actually laughed too?"

Because the camera has been on Li Qingqing during this period, He Feng and Yan Kang are also paying attention to Li Qingqing's performance.

When they saw Li Qingqing suddenly smiling, they all exclaimed.

"The current situation on the field is still not conducive to the Madrid Pirates. So what is Li Qingqing laughing at? Did Song Jiajia say something to him? At this time, the two of them are still in the mood to chat. Doesn't it also mean that they are very fond of Hu Lai? confidence?"

As the boss of Hu Lai's agency, Song Jiajia is naturally a face that both commentators and fans know.

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"High school?" Song Jiajia frowned, not knowing why. "What happened to high school?"

"When you were in high school, you were still a ball-blind person who didn't understand anything. How could you possibly say what you just said?"

"Hey..." Song Jiajia didn't expect Li Qingqing to mention this.

Li Qingqing did not continue to tease Song Jiajia, but followed the topic he just said: "There is really no space in the penalty area now, so it is difficult for Hu Lai to get a chance. Old Song, do you think so?"

"Isn't it? Isn't this common sense? Qingqing, please stop treating me like a football novice! I really didn't understand football before, but I understand it now! Look, that's it..."

Song Jiajia pointed to Ruerlein's penalty area on the court.

"Because Ruhrlein has contracted to defend against counterattacks, there are now people in their penalty area. Not only the Ruhrlein people, but also the Pirates' people, how can there be any space? Without space, where will Hu Lai's chance come from? Didn't you say Is he particularly good at finding openings? So how can he find them now that there are no openings?"

As he spoke, Li Qingqing nodded frequently. When he finished speaking, Li Qingqing nodded vigorously again: "You are right, Lao Song. But the problem is that Hu Lai is not the same Hu Lai as before."

"ah?"

"In the past, Hu Lai really relied on his ability to run in the gaps. But now he is not the one who could only run in the gaps to 'pick up leaks'. If there are no gaps, he can't find opportunities. He can create opportunities by himself."

"Create opportunities by yourself?" Song Jiajia's tone was full of uncertainty and doubt.

Li Qingqing nodded: "Yes."

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The TV broadcast did not stay on Li Qingqing for long, and so many conversations between her and Song Jiajia were not actually filmed.

Now everyone's eyes and attention are following the broadcast camera and returning to the court.

The Madrid Pirates were unable to attack for a long time, but Ruhrlein's defensive counterattack flourished.

In the 58th minute, the Madrid Pirates failed to attack and were counterattacked by Ruhrlein.

Edman singled out Danny Drew and Moreno in the frontcourt, protected the football, waited for his teammates to come up, and then passed the football to John Seter.

The latter took a shot and was saved by Hywell.

Ruhrlein also won a corner kick.

They did not hit the high ball directly in front of the goal from the corner kick, even though they had high-point players like Edman, Amorim and Bowman.

Instead, he directly passed the ball to the center circle.

Kick back and forth again and pass slowly.

Hopefully the Madrid Pirates players will come out of the box so their defense will have more space.

If the Madrid Pirates don't attack, then Ruerlein won't be in a hurry. They can take the opportunity to delay the game.

Anyway, now they are two goals ahead, so it's not them who should be anxious.

Sure enough, the Madrid Pirates pressed forward collectively, and Hulay and Ruiz rushed up to try to steal the ball.

Then the players of Ruerlein used the pass to mobilize the ground to make a return run.

After passing the ball for a while, they played the football to the wing and then passed it directly to the high point in front of the goal, Janus Edman.

The latter jumped up and competed with Danny Drew in front of the goal.

Drew was forced by him and had no choice but to push the football over the baseline again and gave Ruerlein a corner kick...

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"Ruhrrhein's offensive threat is greater during this period. The two-goal lead in the total score allows them to advance, attack, retreat, and defend, and their mentality is more stable...The physical fitness of the Pirates players has also begun to have problems. When they are unable to maintain a high-pressure offense, After that, how to solve the gap between the two goals?"

There was depression and pain in He Feng's tone, as well as a bit of despair.

"That's almost it... Do you really expect my son Kerry to attend the whole show? The most important thing is not to get hurt..."

When Hu Lixin heard his wife next to him say this, he turned his head and glanced.

"What?" The wife glared back, "What did I say?"

Hu Lixin said quickly: "Yes, yes, yes."

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When the Madrid Pirates started to attack, Ruhrlein quickly retreated, just like the ebbing tide.

This is completely opposite to their previous high-pressing performance, and they are completely different from each other.

"I really have to admire Kuhn." Parotti, who was sitting on the coaching bench, covered his mouth with his hands and said to the assistant coaches around him. "Being able to switch freely between two completely different tactics. They must have spent a lot of time training like this in the last two weeks."

"Sir, this is not the time to praise others. We are still two goals behind..." Second assistant coach Enzo Naher looked solemn.

"There's nothing I can do about it. People have done really well, and you have to admit that others have done well..." Parotti didn't take it seriously.

First assistant coach Jesus Valentin asked: "Our physical fitness has begun to decline. What if we can't score before then?"

"Then slow down..." Parotti stopped before he could finish his words, with a thoughtful look on his face. He quickly shook his head and denied what he just said.

"No, let's continue the same. There is no use slowing down when we are two goals behind. Because the opponent wants us to do this. We have only one way in this game, and that is to attack. Apart from attacking desperately, there is nothing else to do. Think about it. If you can't win, you have to fight until the end, even if you lose in the end. But if you don't fight, you are really dead."

The two assistant coaches stopped talking, and they deeply felt this helplessness.

Originally, Hu Lai and the whole team were in significantly better condition in this game than in the first round, but Ruhrlein's condition and performance in this game were also very good... Although the head coach of Ruhrlein spoke a little crazy before the game, it seemed that It's like they don't take Madrid Pirates seriously at all.

But as soon as the actual game started, they knew that they had been deceived by Kuhn's statement.

It's not that the opponent doesn't pay attention to this game at all, but it takes it too seriously, so much so that they even resort to tricks before the game.

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On the court, because Ruhrlein implemented defensive counterattacks instead of pressing high, the Madrid Pirates' offense advanced smoothly.

They didn't encounter relatively stubborn resistance until near the 30-meter line of the Ruhr Rhine.

Vukovic passed the football to Brynjolfsson on the wing.

Tonini came in from behind Brynjolfsson.

The Iceland international passed the football to the Brazilians again.

When Tonini received the ball, the person standing in front of him and preventing him from breaking into the penalty area was Ruhrlein's right back Sene.

In the penalty area, Ruhrlein's defensive players and Madrid Pirates' offensive players were completely one-on-one.

Noah Bowman held off Ruiz, while Jose Amorim followed Hulay.

Ruiz goes to the middle.

Hu Lai ran forward and took a stance.

Amorim followed him closely, using his physical strength to hold him back.

In the end, the two people got into a "wrestle" at the front point.

Hu Lai leaned back hard, while Amorin pushed forward hard.

At the same time, Hulay also raised his hand to ask for the ball from Toni.

Tonini tried to cross with his left foot, but Sene remained unmoved.

So Tonini used his left foot to dunk the football to the right, seemingly making an adjustment.

But suddenly he pushed the football straight forward with his right foot and passed it to Hu Lai who was asking for the ball at the front point.

Hu Lai received the ball with his back.

The wrestling between the two people also entered a fierce state - Amorin almost hugged him with both hands.

Under his interference, although Hu Lai caught the ball, he was completely unable to threaten the goal.

Ruiz was closing in on him, intending to back him up.

In addition, Vukovich also inserted into the penalty area.

Tonini, who passed the ball to him, quickly ducked and ran toward the baseline, so that if Hulay passed the football to him, he could run near the baseline and make a pass.

But Hu Lai passed it to no one.

He stepped forward with the football under his feet, as if he was going to pass the ball to Vukovic or Ruiz, and then suddenly pulled the football behind him with the sole of his shoe!

At the same time, he shrunk, turned around and ducked under Amorin's arm!

Amorim didn't expect Hu Lai to be so decisive and flexible in his movements, and the ball under his feet was so smooth, without wasting any time.

His hand was still hugging Hu Lai. It was originally to restrict Hu Lai's movements, but now it brought him huge trouble - because his whole body was thrown off balance by Hu Lai's rotation!

He turned over and fell to the ground!

Hu Lai had already completed his turn, raised his left foot and shot directly!

On the line of the small penalty area, he suddenly turned around and shot, and the shot was powerful and heavy!

Although goalkeeper Koenigs was close at hand, he could only reflexively wave his arm when facing this shot... without touching the ball at all!

The football flew right over his head and into the goal!

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PS, Argentina is really...

This is really not my beacon!

How many people in the world could have guessed that Argentina would lose to Saudi Arabia?

This is the biggest upset in the World Cup!

But it's just a game, so it doesn't explain much.

Don’t rush to badmouth Argentina. They lost to Cameroon with Uncle Mira in the first group stage match, but didn’t they reach the final in the end?

In the 2010 World Cup, Spain lost to Switzerland in the first round of the group stage, but won the cup in the end?

So the result of the first round of the group stage does not completely mean that Argentina is finished.

I believe that this defeat is a good thing for Argentina, which allows them to realize the problem and then make adjustments and changes.

There is still a chance!

Next is the prediction of the outcome of today’s game:

Morocco narrowly lost to Croatia by one goal;

Germany beat Japan by one goal;

Spain beat Costa Rica with three goals;

Belgium beat Canada with four goals!

Just sauce!