Chapter 32 The Battle of Portugal and Belgium (3)

Chapter 32 The Battle of Portugal and Belgium (3)

Football matches are not about the process, it is the final goal that determines the outcome.

On the field, the Portuguese team's offensive was very fierce. Although they only blossomed but did not bear fruit, those offensive players even looked a little embarrassed, but they were always able to firmly control the football at their feet.

In this way, although it consumes physical strength, it also continuously creates pressure on the Belgian team.

Scolari yelled on the sidelines for a while, and the football began to move towards Jin Mauro's feet. He didn't dare to count on Quaresma. The reason why he was arranged to be the main force instead of Simao was more to look forward to Then, Quaresma had a flash of inspiration.

Pick the soft persimmons!

The tactics of the Portuguese team in this game are also very clear, that is, to play against Vermaelen. Although Scolari does not know how capable Vermaelen is, it is the first time he represents the national team, and he is playing such a vital role. In important games, it is inevitable that Vermaelen will be nervous.

Although there is still a big gap between Jin Maoluo's current ability and his future ability, he has also shown the potential of a world-class star. In comparison, it is somewhat practical.

Although Vermaelen is the absolute core of the defense in Ajax, after all, it is the first time to participate in the national team game, and he is facing a player with outstanding skills and speed like Ronaldo. Big mistake, but also very embarrassing.

Look at the time, only 18 minutes have passed since the game, but Vermaelen is already feeling exhausted, beads of sweat are all over his face, his lungs seem to be on fire, leaning on his knees, panting heavily .

Seeing this, Vermaelen's partner, Heukens, ran to his side and asked, "Thomas! How do you feel?"

In fact, you don't need to ask him to know that when he cooperated with Kompany in the past, he was not as tired as he is now, but in this game, because he had to constantly assist Vermaelen in defense and help fill his position, his physical energy was also consumed a lot. .

Vermaelen didn't speak, just shook his head vigorously, and returned to his position, his heart sinking continuously.

In the past, Antiiennis did not recruit him into the national team, and Vermaelen was still full of complaints. In several interviews with local Dutch media, he also said that he was ready to play for the country, but he had no chance.

But look now!

Vermaelen felt that his performance was simply terrible. In the several confrontations with Ronaldo, he couldn't take advantage of it at all, and was suddenly embarrassed by his opponent.

Am I really incapable of fighting for my country?

Once a person encounters setbacks and suffers repeatedly, the first thing that often comes to mind is not how to work hard to change this situation, but self-doubt.

Just like Vermaelen now!

In the next game, Vermaelen became timid, fearing that his mistakes would cause the team to lose the ball, but since then, Jin Maoluo has become even more unscrupulous.

At the beginning, facing Vermaelen, who is not tall but fast, he still had some scruples. When dribbling, he always left some energy, but now he feels that it is not necessary, and Vermaelen is afraid He was afraid of feet and did not dare to confront directly. When defending, he just kept retreating. He knew that the opponent's confidence had been shaken by him.

What to do next, Ronaldo will not be ignorant!

Scolari on the sidelines couldn't help laughing. As long as he can find a breakthrough in the opponent's defense, relying on the abilities of the Portuguese midfielders, the rest will be much easier.

Antiiennis frowned again and again. Now he is also doubting whether it was right or wrong to follow Degan's advice and choose Vermaelen as the starter. At least for now, Vermaelen is really not equipped to deal with such a situation. The ability to play important games.

The back line was tight, and the Belgian team couldn't counterattack. The three midfielders kept moving backwards to assist the team's defense. The two sides that usually played were also silent.

Because Van Buyten kept moving to the center to assist in the defense, Bufer even played to the full-back position.

Without the support of his teammates, even if Degan is really an evolved beast, facing the Portuguese team's double-team defense, he has no choice but to follow the team to retreat and assist in the defense.

"The Belgian team seems to be in trouble. There is a problem with their defense. Scolari's team discovered such a loophole in the first place and started to attack from Vermaelen. Maybe before this game , Few people know the name Vermaelen. Compared to Kompany, Vermaelen is really insignificant. Although he is the captain of Ajax, this young man is obviously not ready to serve the country. The preparations for the team's effectiveness. From the first half of the game to the present, the Portuguese team's two threatening attacks were all successful breakthroughs from his point. If it weren't for the outstanding performance of Belgian goalkeeper Proto, the score may have been rewritten now. An It's time for Diennis to think of a way, if this continues, the situation will become unpredictable!"

Of course Antiiennis knew that he should find a way to change the current passive situation. He even thought of replacing Vermaelen, but he vetoed the idea as soon as it was born. Although Vermaelen performed well in this game Not good, but this is not his fault, Vermaelen's ability is not a problem, the problem is mentality.

If Vermaelen is replaced at this time, the psychological damage to this young man will definitely be very great. It is easy to fall down alone, but it is difficult to stand up again.

But Antiiennis did not dare to take this game as a bet. If it was an ordinary friendly match, he could let Vermalennan play freely. Able to enter next year's European Cup.

Antiiennis was still thinking about countermeasures, and Portugal's offense started again. With a skillful kick, Deco passed the ball through the ball to Ronaldo feet. After Ronaldo got the ball, he turned around calmly. Vermaelen, who should be marking him, is now at least three meters away from him.

Ronaldo glanced at Vermaelen, his eyes were full of disdain. Of course, he can ignore such opponents. You must know that in the Premier League, he has to face those tall and powerful people almost every game. Compared with those opponents, Vermaelen is simply not enough.

The ball went forward, maybe there was something wrong with the field, the ball rolled farther than Ronaldo planned, but Vermaelen failed to seize such a good opportunity, he was still retreating, Ronaldo mistake just now has been regarded as a trap in his eyes.

When a defensive player becomes so cautious, he is not qualified to stand on the court.

Ronaldo caught up with the ball and even pressed towards Vermaelen. His feet kept gliding over the football, and he pedaled wonderfully on the bicycle, which made the Portuguese fans cheer in unison.

Suddenly, Ronaldo pulled the ball horizontally with the outside of his right foot, dodged, and rushed past Vermaelen. With a fake move, the football was hooked backward by Ronaldo foot, and then the outside of the left foot pulled the football to the other side of the body. With his right foot kicking the ground, the whole person rushed past Vermaelen.

Vermaelen was so shaken by the Golden Retriever that he couldn't find his way, his body lost his center of gravity, and he fell to the ground in embarrassment.

"Cristiano!" The Portuguese commentator shouted seeing that Ronaldo had rushed into the penalty area and faced the goalkeeper directly.

Van Buyten pounced from the sideways, trying to block Ronaldo shot, but it was too late.

Jin Maoluo would not let go of such a good opportunity. Facing the attacking goalkeeper Proto, he just tapped his toe lightly, and the football quickly passed between Proto's legs, and then rolled directly into it. the net.

After the goal, Ronaldo opened his arms and rushed towards the stands. The Portuguese fans in the stands cheered loudly. They were still booing Pauleta and Quaresma just now, but Ronaldo gave them a surprise.

The resentment of being eliminated by Belgium in the World Cup has been suppressed in the hearts of Portuguese fans, and now it has finally vented.

In the stands, the slogans they had prepared a long time ago were also displayed: We are going to the European Cup, you can only cry at home!

The football field is the battlefield. Even if the two countries have the best relationship in normal times, they will fight to the death on the football field. There is no reason for this.

"Cristiano! A genius goal. He broke the Belgian defense alone. No one can stop him. Vermaelen is as weak as a little girl in front of him. He can only lie on the ground and cry. Cristiano told people all over the world that he is the best player of this era, let us sing the name of our hero together, the great Cristiano~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~"

The excitement of the live commentary completely ignited the enthusiasm of the fans. People kept cheering and jumping, as if they were going to create a big earthquake to set off Ronaldo goal.

Look at the cheering Portuguese, Vermaelen lay on the ground and buried his head deeply. At this moment, he really felt that he was a national sinner. Perhaps because of this conceded goal, Belgium will completely lose the chance to advance.

Boom!

Vermaelen felt that he had been kicked by someone, and when he looked up, Sunshine said something. He couldn't see the appearance of the person who came, but he heard a sentence: "How long do you want to crawl on the ground, you bastard!"