Chapter 1507 System vs. System
Alberta soared in the air, her eyes firmly fixed on the football according to the conditioned reflex developed from childhood training.
He watched the football fly towards him, he also saw the football fly past his fingertips, and finally he saw the football hit the goalpost with a crisp sound.
Even in the extremely noisy stadium, the crisp sound was so clear, as if the football hit not the goal post but his heart.
The doorframe that was hit kept shaking, and Albertazzi's heart was beating violently, obviously faster than usual.
It wasn't the first time in the game that he was beaten around the defense and hit the post.
But such a heart palpitating feeling is rare.
He hated being scored on, especially by Hu Lai.
But there is a fact that he is unwilling to admit: he is afraid of being scored, especially afraid of being scored by Hu Lai.
That's why his heartbeat is so fast now...
It seemed as if being scored by Hu Lai would remind him of the Europa League game last season.
On the surface, it seems that he has given up on that game, for example, he doesn't care about the "Iceberg" character anymore.
But deep down in his heart, he never let go of this matter.
After all, that was the first time he was scored a hat-trick by an opponent in an official game. How could such a shame be easily forgotten?
If he could turn away from this failure, he would not be Mauro Albertazzi.
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"Hu Lai's long shot! Oops! What a pity! Post!"
Seizing a break in the game, the director replayed the wonderful shot of Hu Lai's shot on the post.
Countless Hu Lai fans watched and sighed - it would have been better if this goal had been scored too many!
You must know that Hu Lai faced the Turin Bulls, who are famous for their defense, in this game!
With Nazari being targeted, there were very few opportunities to score goals. He finally managed to get a kick, but it hit the goal post... It was amazing!
Who knows if he missed this opportunity, when will he get the next chance?
Or... I simply don’t know if there will be a next chance!
"Alas——"
Xie Lan, who was in front of the TV, sighed along with the commentator when he saw this scene.
Hu Lixin heard her sigh and comforted her: "Don't worry too much, this will definitely not be our son's last chance to score."
"But in addition to Albertazzi, the opponent also has Nazari. Isn't it said that Nazari is the world's top central defender?"
"Well, if he were to challenge Nazari in a duel, he would indeed be no match for Nazari. But football is not a one-on-one sport like fencing. Football is a team sport. He plays under a system, a Play as a team against your opponents.”
Hu Lixin analyzed for his wife.
"Just like the ball just now, why did he have a chance to shoot? First, Kyrie came out and took Arce away. Secondly, Kamara suddenly made an oblique thrust to attract Nazari's attention, making him afraid to take it easily. Press on. Then our son has a chance to kick. If it were him before, Nazari would not hesitate to pounce on him, because he knows that his son can't pass the ball. He is used to passing the ball. On the other hand, he does not have that ability. After coming to the Pirates, because the Pirates pay attention to overall passing and control, his passing has been improved here. Now he has the ability to pull out and deliver fatal balls to his teammates. , the coach’s tactics also require him to do this. When Nazari faces the situation of our son pulling out of the penalty area, he has to consider more possibilities..."
Hu Lixin explained in detail, ensuring that Xie Lan could understand.
After watching football with his wife for so many years, Hu Lixin's mentality has gradually changed.
From the beginning, I was too lazy to explain to my wife why Hu Lai scored so easily, but now I am taking the trouble to analyze and explain to my wife.
This change in mentality only occurred after he became the head coach of a small school team.
Because he realized that if he could explain football knowledge clearly to his "hemispherically blind" wife, then he could also better impart his understanding of football to primary school students.
So he regarded it as some kind of "practice" to watch football with his wife and explain to her at the same time.
After hearing this, Xie Lan asked: "So Nazari can't always follow our son, and there will always be flaws?"
After listening to Xie Lan's words, Hu Lixin knew that she understood what he said, so he nodded and said: "Yes. As long as his son is still under the pirates' tactical system, there will definitely be a chance. Because the pirates are pursuing Turin The Bulls' victory, victory does not necessarily have to involve our son scoring a goal , Kyrie and Kamara's goals are equally good. The Turin Bulls cannot only focus on Hulay when they are defensive. As long as they are distracted from defending others, he will definitely have a chance to seize the opportunity. Better than other teammates..."
Xie Lan showed a thoughtful expression, stopped sighing, and continued to watch the ball intently.
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The game situation is indeed similar to what Hu Lixin analyzed.
In the overall passing and control system, the Pirates player who can threaten the Turin Bulls is definitely not just a fool.
After all, today's Madrid Pirates are different from the original Leeds City.
In addition to Hulay, Maxi Carey, Kamara, Vukovic and Toni are also capable of scoring.
The overall strength of this team's offensive lineup is higher than that of Leeds City. Hu Lai is the sharpest knife in this lineup, but he is not the only sharp knife.
In addition to defending Hulay, the Turin Bulls' defensive system also has to deal with Kyrie, Vukovic, Toni and Kamara.
Although Nazari is strong, he can't stay close to Hulay - Hulay now doesn't just stay in the penalty area, he will frequently pull him out. It is impossible for Nazari to be taken out with Hulay. Defense zone?
That would give other Pirates players an opportunity to take advantage.
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Maxi Carey dropped deep to receive the ball, even further back than Vukovic. It looked like he and Vukovic had swapped positions, with him becoming a central midfielder and Vukovic in the attacking midfielder position.
Left back Ion Martinez passed the ball from the wing to the center and handed it to Carey.
Because Kyrie retreated deep enough, when he received the ball, there were basically no Torino Bulls defensive players around him - the Turin Bulls immediately retreated to their defensive third zone, and they set up near their penalty area. Heavy troops and ready formation.
After receiving the ball, Carey, who was undisturbed, calmly turned around and took two steps forward. When Cremonini was about to step forward to block him, he passed the football forward to the midfielder who was already standing. of Vukovich.
When the football rolled towards Vukovich, Hu Lai, who was at the top of the penalty arc, also started to move forward, preparing to move forward.
While Vukovich caught the ball, he stopped the football laterally in the middle.
This stop brought the football to the middle of the defensive area of the two Turin Bulls center backs.
Nazari, who was originally following Hulay, immediately put his feet back and rushed towards the football at the same time as Arce.
He is not worried that this will allow Hu Lai to catch the ball.
Because Vukovich stopped a little too far, by the time he caught up with the ball and was able to pass the ball, if Hulay continued to push forward, he would definitely be in an offside position.
This was a tacit understanding formed by him and Arce after working together for so many years. The two of them knew what to do without any discussion.
At the same time, he grabs the ball, presses Vukovich's ball control and passing space, either steals his ball, or forces him to make a mistake, and can also cause Hu Lai to be offside.
When they stepped forward to grab the ball, Hu Lai, who was penetrating forward, was indeed offside.
So Hu Lai also braked suddenly and did not continue running into the penalty area.
Vukovic did intend to pass to Hulay, but when he controlled the ball and was able to pass the ball, Hulay was already offside. So he put his raised foot down again, and he could only make a feint.
But he soon found a new passing target.
Not just him, Nazari also saw it.
Right in front of him, Maxi Carey, who had just passed the ball to Vukovich, was advancing at high speed!
So he immediately changed his mind and did not cooperate with Arce to press Vukovic. Anyway, Cremonini had followed Kyrie to the top of the penalty arc and could completely replace him and continue to double-team Vukovic. .
What he has to do now is to guard Kyrie!
He planned to follow Kyrie and retreat into the penalty area.
But just when he stood still, Vukovich had already passed the football!
The latter gently picked up the football with his toes, and an overhead pass flew towards Nazari!
Nazari had no time to retreat, so he could only jump up hastily on the spot, preparing to push the football out with his head...
But he missed it!
The football just flew over his head!
After heading the ball, Nazari turned around and saw Maxi Carey already in the penalty area, ready to receive the ball.
However, what pleased Nazari was that Kyrie received the ball with his back to the offensive direction, and there was a Turin Bulls player behind him, right back Tobias Lovisa, who returned to defense in time.
Lovisa was the first to notice Kyrie's advance, so before Kyrie could rush to the penalty area, he penetrated diagonally from the ribs into the penalty area - he had already guessed that Kyrie would go straight into the middle. , he planned to occupy the position in advance.
He did occupy his position and stood in the penalty area one step ahead of Kyrie.
It was precisely because of his presence that Kyrie could only slow down, turn around, and receive the ball with his back to the attacking direction.
Without him, Kyrie could have given the football directly to him. This would be a one-on-one shot directly facing the goalkeeper!
It can be said that Lovisa's timely positioning determined the success or failure of the Madrid Pirates' attack. As long as he entangles Carey, the Madrid Pirates' offensive threat will plummet.
Nazari and Arsay, as well as Clemenini, who was returning to the defense, all moved towards Kyrie, preparing to surround him.
But just when everyone thought Kyrie had no way to escape, he turned around and took the football out!
Carey and football appeared behind Lovisa!
It's like he can walk through walls with magic! He passed through Lovisa's personal defense!
"This is...beautiful!!"
"What happened?!"
The cheers of Madrid Pirates fans rang out in the stands!
Albertazzi was originally guarding the goal, but when he saw Lovisa's defense back in place, there was no need for him to abandon the goal and attack.
Now he can only scurry and pounce on the football.
At the same time, Carey stumbled to catch up with the football. He did not shoot immediately because Albertazzi had already opened his arms and jumped in front of him. If he wanted to shoot, there was basically no shooting angle, and there was a high probability that it would be missed. The football was kicked to Albertazzi...
So Carey raised his foot and it was just a feint, but he didn't knock Albertazi down either.
The latter still opened his arms and stubbornly stood in front of him!
When Carey and Albertazzi were one-on-one, Arce, Nazari and Lovisa all pounced from behind.
They are going to surround Kaili again!
Just when the encirclement was about to close, Carey, who lowered his head, raised his right foot, seemingly trying to shoot again.
After all, he didn't have time to delay any longer.
Albertazzi also confirmed that Kyrie would definitely shoot this time, so he jumped out, sat down on the ground, spread his arms, tried to expand the defensive area, and blocked Kyrie's shot in all directions without blind spots...
But he didn't wait for football.
When Carey's raised right foot came down, his heel knocked the football diagonally behind his body!
The ball passed between the three rushing Turin Bulls defenders. They watched in shock as the ball slipped away from them, with no time to take any other action.
"Kyrie...heel!! Good shot! Hu——"
Amidst Sanchez's long roar, Hulay appeared at the back point, and there was not a single Turin Bulls player beside him!
What happened next was too simple for him... He turned around and faced the goal, raised his right leg, and swept!
He swept the football passed by Kaili into the goal!
In the 61st minute, the Madrid Pirates finally broke the deadlock and blasted the Turin Bulls' goal, giving them their second goal of the season!
(End of chapter)