Chapter 363 The red bomber over Lyon!
Bang!
With a crisp sound, the ball shot out from Ronaldo's feet, turned into a black shadow, and went straight to the near corner of the goal!
Fortunately, Joe Hart was fully focused from the moment Ronaldo took the ball.
So, this foot was a slightly downward strike, very threatening despite its strength and angle, and headed straight for the near corner of the goal.
But Joe Hart still made a textbook flying save and blocked the ball out of the baseline!
“Beautiful shot!”
“Beautiful save!”
“Cristiano Ronaldo hit the mountain with a kick, which cheered up both England and Joe Hart. !”
Seeing the ball fly out of the baseline, Ronaldo couldn’t help but have a look of regret in his eyes.
He thought his shot was of good quality, and he also used a very practical and effective shooting technique.
That is to look at the far corner and hit the near corner!
However, Joe Hart was very focused and did not let him succeed.
Amidst the thunderous applause at the scene, Ronaldo did not forget to turn around and give a thumbs up to Sanches who completed the advance and distributed the ball.
“Good shot!”
Joe Hart immediately started roaring at his defender:
"Kyle (Walker)! Chris (Smolin)! Go up and block the angle! Don't let him kick!"< br>
The two people who were scolded did not refute, but silently went back to fist bump with Joe Hart, who made a wonderful save, to express their apology.
C Ronaldo's shot was also the first shot within the goal range of both sides in this game!
However, this is not Ronaldo's most threatening attack in this game.
I don't know if it's because of public disapproval or because he's being compared to a rising star like Ling Feng. Ronaldo's overall state in this game looked exciting and relatively light.
In the Portuguese national team, Ronaldo assumes more tactical and offensive tasks than when he was in Real Madrid.
In Real Madrid, he has Benzema beside him, who can help him with the defense and help him attract the attention of the central defender
Behind him, there are Modric, Kroos, and Bale, who can provide him with comfort. direct pass or cross.
When he returned to Portugal, he not only had to drop back to receive the ball, but also had to get into the penalty area as soon as he got the ball from the wing.
Try to get rid of the interference of the central defender, receive the cross as much as possible, and strive to grab points to complete the shot.
Even if you have to struggle with defenders and go head-to-head;
Even if there are not many opportunities to get the ball and break through;
Even if you have to adapt to this unaccustomed way of playing;< br>
However, Real Madrid’s No. 7 is still the most threatening forward on the planet!
Therefore, even if the advantage on the field is obvious, England does not dare to attack aggressively.
Because the opponent has a top finisher like Ronaldo, once the formation presses forward, the space behind it may be exploited.
And the man who wears No. 7 and shoulders the burden of Portugal's offense on one shoulder often only needs an opportunity that is not an opportunity to give his opponent a fatal blow!
So, Hodgson did not dare to gamble and could not afford to gamble.
Therefore, before the game, he told his disciples not to be anxious!
Don't press too high in the first half, use passes as much as possible to consume the opponent's energy!
Wait until the second half to decide the winner!
This is a very safe way to play.
However, in Ling Feng's opinion, it is not the best way to deal with a team like Portugal.
If the offensive and defensive rhythm of the game is raised, it will definitely be more beneficial to England, which has an advantage in physical fitness.
Even if the Portuguese forwards have speedy forwards like Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani, they are still capable of playing fast-paced counterattacks, thereby threatening England's goal.
However, once there is a rapid transition between offense and defense against England, Portugal's disadvantage becomes more obvious.
Often before the situation can start in the frontcourt, the two old central defenders in their thirties in the backcourt are overwhelmed by young and strong young men such as Ling Feng, Vardy, and Sterling!
Of course, the greater the return, the higher the risk!
Hodgson's tactical style has always been relatively conservative.
Especially in such a cup match where the outcome is determined, he naturally still focuses on stability.
In his opinion, staying invincible first and then making changes according to the direction of the game is the way to go!
As a player, Ling Feng can only follow the head coach's tactics.
As a field commander and frontcourt libero, he is the core figure in England's passing control.
He not only has to coordinate and organize from the center, but also comes to the side to provide support from time to time.
It was his presence that allowed England to firmly control the ball at their own feet and gradually launch some offensive attacks.
When the game unknowingly reached the thirty-fifth minute, England's The ball possession rate reached 67%, and the number of shots reached seven.
Although most of them were long-range shots, four of them hit the target.
Portugal, on the other hand, was pinned in the half and could hardly attack England's heart.
Even so, Ronaldo used his intimidation to attract the defense and created two opportunities for Nani who came in from behind.
It's just that Nani's shots are not accurate, either sliding out or being firmly confiscated by Joe Hart.
In the England team, the most active person is not Ling Feng, but England captain Rooney, who has many opportunities to win the ball!
Perhaps due to being beaten, or perhaps because he wants to prove himself in front of his old enemy Ronaldo, Rooney has a very strong desire to attack in this game!
“Rooney gets the ball.”
“Cut inside.”
"Ling Feng came to take over. Two-on-one hit the wall to cooperate!"
"There is space."
"Shoot!"
The next second, accompanied by "bang" With a sound, Portuguese goalkeeper Patricio once again made a wonderful save!
The shot was powerful and heavy, but the angle was too right and was saved from the bottom line.
Rooney also held his head in his hands with some pity, and then immediately gave Ling Feng a thumbs up.
This is also the third time he has given Ling Feng a thumbs up in this game.
It is worth mentioning that of England's seven shots in the first half, four were shot by Rooney.
Three of them were passed to him by Ling Feng!
Under Portugal's intensive defense, long shots are a good way to break the game.
And the one with the best long-range shooting ability in the England team is naturally Ling Feng.
However, Portugal also closely defended Ling Feng's shocking long-range shot.
They noticed that Ling Feng could only use his amazing long-range shot from thirty meters away.
Therefore, Sanches in the midfield will serve as the first line of defense, delaying Ling Feng's advancement or breakthrough by defending.
Then, midfielder Danilo will act as the second defensive player, always blocking his front and blocking his long shot angle.
Coupled with Joao Mario's help from time to time, Ling Feng was always surrounded by three people.
However, Ling Feng is not a stupid person who has to hit the south wall before turning back.
You can't take long shots yourself, but you can create opportunities for your teammates!
As a result, wingers Sterling and Rooney, who were retracted on both sides, gained more space for their feet.
However, compared to Sterling, who has no confidence in himself and has no confidence in himself, Rooney's kick is more determined!
However, in order to bypass Portugal's two tall central defenders and maintain the power of the shot, Rooney's shooting skills are very demanding.
So, several long-range shots are powerful and have no angle.
However, in addition to long shots, set kicks are also one of the effective ways to break the deadlock. When Ling Feng placed the ball in the corner flag area, the two central defenders of the Three Lions, Smalling and Cahill, came to the penalty area.
Vardy, on the other hand, moves forward to contain the opponent's full-back.
Faced with this set piece, Portugal was also ready to take action.
After all, the opponent's team has a set-piece master like Ling Feng who "passes wherever he points."
Even Ronaldo returned to the penalty area to help defend.
“Look at the people around you!”
“Mark people, don’t look at the ball!”
Following the referee's whistle, Ling Feng's corner kick passed very accurately past Cristiano Ronaldo, who was in front of him, and landed just above the crowd.
However, Southampton central defender Fonte, who performed very well in this European Cup, relied on his rich experience to first secretly suppress Smalling, who was taller than him, with his hands to prevent him from easily Take off, then use the force to jump and grab the first point!
Headed the ball and threw the ball out of the penalty area!
Faced with this five-five ball, Sanches, who was protecting at the front of the penalty area, got ahead of Milner and stretched his legs to poke the ball.
Immediately afterwards, relying on his excellent explosive power, he accelerated to catch up!
For a moment, there was no one in front of him!
"Portugal has a chance to counterattack!"
"Sanches advances with the ball"
At this moment, seven players from the Three Lions are in Portugal In the half, there were only three players left in the backcourt.
Slightly ahead is midfielder Henderson, and the other two players are Tottenham's wings, Walker and Rose, who are known for their speed.
While Sanches was dribbling the ball from the center, Nani on the right was using all his strength to push forward crazily!
At the same time, the 60,000 spectators at the lighting stadium, as well as all the fans watching the live broadcast in front of the TV, saw a touching scene:
C returned to defend in the penalty area. Luo, the moment the ball was cleared, he started running forward.
When he saw Sanches moving forward with the ball, he instantly realized that this was a great opportunity to counterattack!
So, without hesitation, he accelerated with all his strength and pushed forward crazily to the left.
Even though he is thirty-one years old, Ronaldo is still incredibly fast!
Just like the boy who was so powerful in the Premier League!
However, he is not the only one who realizes this!
C Ronaldo, who was sprinting with all his strength, quickly caught up with Nani who started first, and they flew together on two wings!
For a time, Portugal formed a counterattack with three arrows!
Sanches dribbles the ball in the middle, Nani is on the right and Ronaldo is on the left.
“Wow!”
“This is Portugal’s chance!”
“Three on three in the frontcourt!”
“No!”< br>
"Ling Feng is still chasing after me!"
Yes!
Besides the crazily forward Ronaldo, there is also a white figure chasing after him at high speed!
That was Ling Feng who realized the seriousness of the matter!
His start-up time is slower than Ronaldo, but faster!
He accelerated all the way from the corner flag area, constantly closing the distance with Ronaldo in front.
Eight meters, seven meters and six meters
Seeing Ling Feng chasing back at an extremely fast speed, the Portuguese fans in the stands also showed expressions of surprise.
C Ronaldo, they know it.
But how come this boy from England, who also wears number 7, seems to be faster than me? !
As Sanches continued to approach, midfielder Henderson, who had been retreating, gritted his teeth amidst Walker's shouts and immediately rushed towards Sanches who was advancing with the ball.
There was only one thought in his mind:
Even if he knocked the person down, he could not let him pass or pass the ball out to create this counterattack!
As long as this counterattack is interrupted, Ling Feng and other teammates can return to their own half and rebuild the defensive front!
At the critical moment when Henderson was facing a flying shovel, Sanches promptly distributed the ball to the right.
The next second, he was tackled by Henderson.
However, the referee, who had been following Portugal's counterattack, did not blow the whistle. Instead, he raised his hands and held them straight forward, making a gesture of "advantageous attack".
Nani, who received the ball, took the ball and slipped to the baseline without hesitation.
Ross kept chasing and defending, guarding against his crosses at any time.
However, until Nani suddenly kicked off the pass, he could not stop the ball from flying past his head!
"Cross!"
Watching the ball fly out, Nani's eyes were just staring at the red figure on the far end, and he couldn't help but let out a low roar of anticipation:
Chris , it’s up to you!
The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and accurately flew to the far end.
And a red figure, slapping the horse to kill, immediately rose into the sky!
It’s Ronaldo!
In front of him, Walker, who was 1.78 meters tall, also jumped up, and his head only reached his waist and abdomen!
Behind him was Ling Feng, who had just arrived at the scene.
In an instant, the entire illuminated stadium became quiet, and the air seemed to have solidified.
Everyone's eyes, including Ling Feng, were only focused on the man flying into the air.
Only by witnessing it up close and personal did Ling Feng realize just how strong Ronaldo's jumping and staying in the air are!
While Walker's body was already falling freely, Ronaldo actually used his strong waist and abdominal strength to stay in the air for a few tenths of a second.
It even gives people the illusion of stopping in the air!
Immediately afterwards, Ronaldo hit the ball angrily, and with a "bang", the ball was smashed into the net!
The power and speed were so great that Joe Hart in front of the goal just raised his hands in surrender and had no chance of touching the ball!
With the white waves rising up, the entire illuminated stadium suddenly exploded!
The overwhelming cheers instantly filled every inch of the turf of the entire stadium.
“Wow!”
“The ball went in”
“What a perfect header!”
"When Portugal needed him most, that man still stood up!"
"Gentlemen and ladies, Cristiano~~Ronaldo!!!"
Those watching this game No one expected that England, who was in control of the situation on the field, would be defeated by a quick counterattack after a corner kick!
Cristiano Ronaldo, wearing a red jersey, was like a bomber roaring over the Lyon Stadium, blasting the shells through England's defense and the goal net. Smashed!
This goal, in addition to his unique header finishing ability in the world, also fully demonstrated his terrifying bounce!
Walker, who only reached his waist when he jumped, became his background, making the Portuguese superstar look extremely tall.
(End of Chapter)