Midfielder Ruler

Chapter 24 Free Kick Controversy

"Aww-"

Cristiano Ronaldo's goal completely ignited the fanatical atmosphere of Sun Life Stadium. Except for the diehard Chelsea fans, everyone who came to the scene released their huge energy because of this. m..

Although Real Madrid's final goal was scored by Cristiano Ronaldo, the direct assist came from Marcelo, and the plan was completed by Modric, but the person who really launched the attack was this summer's standard king Tang Zheng.

During the more than 20 minutes of the game, Tang Zheng showed himself to the fullest, causing most of Chelsea's midfield defensive attention to be on him, so that other Real Madrid offensive players ignored it.

Modric's non-stop through ball is precisely because Tang Zheng distracted Chelsea's midfielder's defensive attention, and Marcelo's direct one-on-one confrontation with the central defender reflects the continuity and integrity of Huang Man's overall attack. threatening.

Mourinho shook his head. Modric was personally asked by Florentino to introduce him. His existence can enrich Real Madrid's overall style of play, but now he is used by Ancelotti, which is a pity.

Of course, the most regrettable thing was not having the opportunity to coach Tang Zheng.

Standing in front of the coaching bench, Real Madrid head coach Ancelotti looked at Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo meaningfully. Although the two of them still hadn't sparked off, Cristiano Ronaldo's style was gradually transforming, tending to Yu grabs points in the penalty area, and Tang Zheng is an opportunity creator, even if there is no direct connection between the two, there will be other bridges to make up for it.

Just like Modric's tandem and Marcelo's direct assist just now, as long as Tang Zheng does a good job in the front midfielder, he may not necessarily need to do the last pass.

The consequences of doing so will certainly cause the effect of 1+1 to be less than 2 or more than 2, but at least it will not be less than 1 or equal to 1.

As long as the result is not less than or equal to 1, Real Madrid's offense can still run smoothly.

The Chelsea players who were behind in the score wanted to organize an effective offensive to equalize the score, but Real Madrid's midfield interception ability was not much weaker than the offense, and it was even stronger than Chelsea in terms of defensive hardness.

Why?

Tang Zheng, who plays the front midfielder, has never been stingy with his physical fitness. He will always bear the brunt of the transition from offense to defense, standing on the front line of defense and strengthening his defense.

However, a football match is a battle of eleven players after all, and Tang Zheng's personal efforts cannot make up for the mistakes made by the whole team.

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't hand it over after receiving a cross pass from Marcelo, but took advantage of the momentum and turned to the goal.

However, under the pressure of Van Ginkel and Ramirez, he did not control his strength well, and his shot was weak, and the football was easily picked off by goalkeeper Petr Cech.

The Real Madrid players did not rush back to their own half, but prepared to repeat the same tricks and launched the first wave of counterattacks in Chelsea's defensive half.

However, the goalkeeper Petr Cech had a wide field of vision, and with a small run-up, the thick left arm threw the football out.

"Oops!"

Tang Zheng realized that Chelsea was about to launch a signature quick counterattack, so he quickly turned around and accelerated.

But the running speed of the football is far faster than Tang Zheng's movement, and the little monster Lukaku in the front is physically strong, and Pepe can't hold him at all.

By the time Pepe wanted to foul, it was too late, and Lukaku passed the ball to the Belgian demon Ahal who was advancing the troops, and the latter ran with the ball all the way.

When he attracted enough defensive attention and suddenly passed the ball to Ramirez on the other side, Real Madrid's entire defense suddenly became at a loss.

Ramirez, who got the ball, was not nervous. He was like the goal of facing Barcelona in the 2011-2012 UEFA Champions League semi-finals. He chose a light shot, and the football fell from the top of the attacking Iker Casillas to the unguarded goal...

1:1

The Chelsea soldiers who equalized the score were very excited. The first thing they want to do to win the championship when they are behind is to equalize the score.

In other words, they are still one goal away from turning defeat into victory.

It is well known that Mourinho wants to beat his former club Real Madrid. After the equalizer, he stood on the sidelines more attentively, reminding the players on the field how to choose defense and offense through inflammatory gestures from time to time.

The tactics are very good, and the Chelsea players are also executing well, but in many cases the role of the stars is beyond imagination.

During a Real Madrid attack, Tang Zheng suddenly changed his style of passing the ball, turning to face the ball and turn around.

By the time Van Ginkel realized it was too late, he missed the ball with his outstretched legs, and he missed the person.

Veteran Lampard bumped into Tang Zheng from the rear right side, Tang Zheng's center of gravity suddenly became disorganized, but fortunately he did not fall directly by virtue of his super balance ability, and staggered to the 25-meter attack. area.

Captain Terry realized that the situation was wrong, and immediately stepped forward, tripping Tang Zheng with his leg the moment he staggered to flick the ball.

The referee's whistle sounded, and Terry got a yellow card for a foul.

Since the place of the foul was just in front of the arc top of the big penalty area, slightly to the left, it was very suitable for right-footed players to take the penalty, so captain Terry said, "The thief shouted catch the thief" and said that he did not kick Tang Zheng at all, and he fell down by himself.

Isco has a good relationship with Tang Zheng, and his English level is not bad. He understood Terry's general meaning, and said a few words with some displeasure.

So, the two had a normal quarrel.

Players from both sides saw their teammates being 'bullied' by each other, so they naturally went up to ask for an explanation.

Cristiano Ronaldo was not involved, he held the football in his arms and placed it where the foul was committed.

At the same time, Geiger, the American golden whistle, prevented further conflicts between the players of the two sides with his excellent professionalism, and then verbally warned Terry, who had already received a yellow card, and Real Madrid player Isco.

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During his time at Dortmund, Tang Zheng learned excellent set-piece skills from Pirlo's words and deeds, so he became the team's number one set-piece player in a threatening position when Pirlo was injured.

So when the referee Geiger finished resolving the conflict, Tang Zheng wanted to find football.

But the football was held in Cristiano Ronaldo's arms, making Tang Zheng a little speechless.

Reminiscent of the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo has always been Real Madrid's number one set kick and penalty shooter in the past, let him take the penalty this time, next time... how come it's my turn, right?

In terms of ability and performance, Tang Zheng thought he was no worse than Cristiano Ronaldo at all.

If you want to get a bigger voice in the Real Madrid dressing room, your performance on the court is crucial.

The straight-line distance given by the broadcaster is 26 meters, which is a bit closer than the deciduous ball that Cristiano Ronaldo is good at.

Sure enough, he took a direct free kick over the crossbar.

Cristiano Ronaldo's direct free kick over the crossbar also made Tang Zheng firm in his strong desire to take the next set kick.

This opportunity came quickly. Isco made a breakthrough on the right side of the attack and caused a foul by Van Ginkel. Real Madrid won a direct free kick about 30 meters away from the goal.

With the previous situation of Cristiano Ronaldo holding the ball in his arms, Tang Zheng, who was closer, pulled up Isco and hugged the football.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who was about to take the set kick, was stunned, he didn't expect Tang Zheng to have such an operation.

As the team's number one set-kick shooter, he naturally didn't want to waste any chance to score. Besides, the previous ball was too close to suit his free-kick style.

The distance of the current foul is just right, is there any reason to let it go?

As a result, an unharmonious scene appeared in the rebroadcast camera.

Of course, this is only for Real Madrid fans.

Cristiano Ronaldo wanted a football from Tang Zheng, but Tang Zheng hugged him tightly and didn't give Cristiano Ronaldo any face at all.

Central 5 commentator He Wei felt that his thinking could not keep up, he was stunned, and after about two seconds, he said: "Tang Zheng has excellent footwork, and he is the well-deserved number one set-piece player in Dortmund besides Pirlo. Since Ronaldo joined Real Madrid, he has always taken set kicks, but Tang Zheng's free kick scoring rate is not lower than Ronaldo's, so here comes the question... who should be the number one set kick taker?"

British Sky commentator Andy Gray said in surprise: "Is Don going to compete with Cristiano Ronaldo for the right to take a free kick?"

As soon as the voice fell, the guest commentator Martin Taylor added: "Dear Andy, you are wrong. As far as I know, Don's direct free kick at this distance is not lower than Cristiano Ronaldo. So Don He is qualified enough to take this direct free kick."

At the same time, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti slapped his forehead.

Since the preparations for the new season, he has not clearly stated who is the number one shooter in the team, so he has always been the default.

But now that Tang Zheng is holding the football, Ancelotti has to think carefully, because Tang Zheng also has a very high percentage of set kicks, and since the beginning of his career, he has never missed a penalty kick so far.

Ancelotti didn't know Tang Zheng's penalty kick training percentage in River Plate and Dortmund, but he never missed a penalty in the penalty kick training for the new season.

In addition, Tang Zheng, like Cristiano Ronaldo, would choose to practice extra after training, and the extra practice was direct free kicks.

The hit rate is quite equal.

"What a headache!"

Ancelotti rubbed his temples with his ten fingers.

Clement next to him pushed Ancelotti, and then pointed to the field: "Who will take the set kick?"

On the field, both Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo refused to give an inch, while looking at the sidelines, that is, the coach's bench.

When everyone is unwilling to give up the right to take the penalty, the head coach has the most say.

But now Ancelotti can't make up his mind, because once he has a choice, it will be very detrimental to the stability of the locker room.

Zidane still reacted quickly. He turned his head and said to Ancelotti: "Carlo, I suggest that the players on the field decide for themselves."

Not long after, Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo looked at each other again seeing that the head coach Ancelotti hadn't made up his mind.

They read the meaning in each other's eyes - want me to give up a free kick? no way!

However, at this time Chelsea's human wall has retreated enough distance under the intervention of the referee Geiger, and the human wall and goalkeeper Petr Cech are in their positions...

Seeing referee Geiger stepping forward to intervene, and the football was in Tang Zheng's hands, vice-captain Ramos had no choice but to pull Cristiano Ronaldo and whispered: "Why don't you let him play once? The position on the right is not good enough." You follow your foot style too much, if Don doesn't form a goal, I will support you to kick the next free kick?"

Cristiano Ronaldo frowned, looking displeased, but Tang Zheng didn't give an inch, and he didn't care too much like a complaining woman. He snorted coldly, turned his head to get out of the way, and yelled something at the same time.

Tang Zheng ignored Cristiano Ronaldo's yelling, but placed the football and retreated enough distance.

Compared to Cristiano Ronaldo's direct free-kick compass-style stance, Tang Zheng's stance is more conventional, a small slash.

After measuring the steps, Tang Zheng took a deep breath and adjusted his mentality.

Just now he was a bit distracted and under great pressure to compete with Cristiano Ronaldo for the right to take the free kick.

If there is no way to play high-quality direct free kicks, then I will be embarrassed to hang out in the team in the future, and even the verbal criticism of media reporters after the game is enough to drink a pot.

"beep~"

Just when Tang Zheng's mind wandered too far, the referee suddenly blew his whistle.

Tang Zheng, who came back to his senses suddenly, glanced at the position of the goalkeeper Cech through the human wall. Like the general division of labor in the human wall, he guarded the far corner.

It is unrealistic to directly hit the far corner with a free kick about 30 meters away from the goal. After all, Petr Cech is ranked among the top three in the world, so hitting the near corner is an angle that Tang Zheng can strive for.

But then again, there is a wall blocking the near corner. If you want to shoot into the near corner, you must control your footwork to the extreme, let the football pass over the wall, and then fall in time, falling into the lower edge of the crossbar...

After filtering through the brain, Tang Zheng started to run.

The first two steps are small steps, and the last step with the left foot is very far, about 30 centimeters to the left of the football, and the right foot hits the middle and lower part of the football like a whip on the instep and ankle, making a "Boom~" sound crisp sound.

The football flew into the air in an instant, and Chelsea's four-person wall jumped at the same time, but none of them touched it. The football flew over Oscar's head on the far right of the broadcast screen.

Cech saw the football flying over Oscar's head, and his feet moved quickly to the left.

When he moved to the second step, he suddenly realized that he would hardly touch the ball without jumping.

Tang Zheng's direct free kick was of extremely high quality, the football did not continue to fly upwards after flying over the wall, but flew towards the near corner of the goal at a steady speed.

When the football flew into the small penalty area, there was a sudden and obvious drop, like a leaf suddenly falling.

It's really like hearing thunder in life!

"Oops!"

Cech's side attack was judged according to the trajectory of the football, but the football suddenly fell, and he had no way to use his strength in the air. He could only use the strength of his waist and abdomen to force his upper body to sink.

And Tang Zheng's direct free kick was very powerful, and his falling speed was very fast, Cech's body sinking speed was half a beat slower than the running speed of a football.

So, the football passed by the palm of Petr Cech's outstretched left hand, and then hit the snow-white net behind him...

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