Luo Kai ran all the way and scored the football. When celebrating the goal, his eyes were filled with tears and his nose was red.
This scene was all shown on television.
But most people don't know the real reason why Luo Kai was so excited after scoring. They only think that he is happy that he can score in the Champions League quarter-finals.
With the replay of the goal, He Feng and Yan Kang were full of praise for Luo Kai's performance, and they threw out all kinds of nice words as if they were free of charge.
For Chinese commentators, this game is probably the most neutral one.
Whether it is Hu Lai or Luo Kai, their outstanding performance will be heartily praised by the two commentators.
But because Luo Kai scored the goal, the two praised Luo Kai more intensely.
It was so big that Xie Lan, who was in front of the TV, felt a little uncomfortable when he heard:
"Oh, it sounds like this goal is a winner..."
How could Hu Lixin not hear the hidden meaning in his wife's words?
He laughed: "It's really not easy for Luo Kai to score a goal in the Champions League, so there's nothing wrong with praising him more."
Xie Lan remained silent, she still understood the principle that "things are rare and valuable".
Her son is scoring goals in every game now, and the tone of the commentators is certainly not as exciting as when he scored his first goal abroad in the Premier League.
She suddenly pointed at Luo Kai on the screen and asked her husband: "You promised to let your players watch the game video, but now that Luo Kai has performed so well, the limelight has even surpassed our son, are you embarrassed?"
"What's so embarrassing about this?" Hu Lixin asked with a smile, "I think this is better."
"Why?"
"A wonderful contest is always better than a one-man show. If both of them can perform well in this game and play a wonderful game, then it will be just right for me to show it to the children, and they can also feel more of the charm of football."
One of the greatest charms of football is to compete with others and have good opponents. Besides, don’t you have confidence in Hu Lai?"
"Who has no confidence?"
"Then why do you think that Luo Kai scored a goal and Hu Lai was outshined?"
"Hey!" Xie Lan didn't expect that Hu Lixin would turn around.
Seeing her like this, Hu Lixin smiled happily: "So just watch the game with peace of mind."
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Vukovic's lead goal for Madrid Pirates occurred in the 30th minute, and Roquet's equalizer for Tramed came in the 40th minute.
Not long after he scored, the first half ended.
In the last few minutes, it was impossible for Tramed to pursue the victory, and the Madrid Pirates could not quickly score a goal to take the lead.
Both parties tacitly chose to slow down the pace.
Any adjustments will be made at halftime.
Back in the dressing room, Madrid Pirates head coach Parotti did not blame his team for conceding a goal at the end of the first half.
It is normal for a team to be attacked by the opponent because they want to score another goal.
If players are criticized for something like this, then the next time this happens, the players may be timid and not take risks.
So you don’t have to find someone to take responsibility for every missed goal.
Losing the ball is part of the football game, and sometimes you have to be calm.
Parotti skipped the ball and told his players what they should do in the second half.
In response to Tramed's rapid attack from the two wings, Parotti's countermeasures were very tough - we also launched an attack from the wings to push back Tramed's offensive.
If it were the Madrid Pirates last season, I'm afraid they wouldn't have such confidence.
Mainly because Silverio's performance on the right wing last season was poor and his condition was unstable. Now he has been replaced by Kamara, and the biggest shortcomings have been filled. Parotti is certainly confident that his team can compete with the opponent.
Head-to-head confrontation on the wing.
Tramed is not the only one who can fly on both sides.
At the same time in the visiting team's locker room, Tramed head coach Kevin Locke praised his players:
"You did a great job, boys! Although we conceded a goal, we withstood their fierce offensive at the end. Especially our defense against Hu was very good! We were also decisive in the counterattack!
In the second half, we will continue to play like this and make a fuss on the wing!"
He then praised Luo Kai by name: "I have no more requirements for you, Luo. I just hope you can continue to play like you did in the first half."
Hearing what the head coach said, Luo Kai had no expression on his face and just nodded, but he couldn't help but feel happy inside - this was exactly what he wanted to hear.
Praise and recognition from the head coach.
This means that after this game is played, his status in the team will change. He is no longer just a player who starts in insignificant games and can only be rotated in important games.
Luo Kai secretly swore in his heart that he would work harder and harder in the second half than in the first.
There are many things he can't control, but he can decide his attitude towards the game.
That is to never let down every minute of your appearance!
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After the two sides adjusted and recovered during the half-time break, they changed sides and fought again in the second half.
At the beginning of the game, Madrid Pirates, playing at home, launched a fierce attack on Tramed's goal.
And it was launched from the side.
Maxi Carey moved to the right, and with his help, Kamara made a collision with him on the wing, then accelerated to catch up with the football and headed towards Tramed's penalty area.
Ricardo Barea quickly chased back and when Camara passed the ball, he tackled the ball and blocked the ball from the baseline.
"Nice defense!"
With praise from British commentator Matthew Cox, Barea got up from the ground and glanced back at Kamara.
The two have faced each other many times in the Premier League and are very familiar with each other.
They both landed in the Premier League at the same time, and their first meeting was impressive.
The two men fought fiercely at that time, and Kamara once intercepted the ball directly with Kamara's speed.
This was a great shame for the very fast Ballea.
Ever since that encounter, Ballea has been very concerned about Kamara.
Later, every time the two met in the Premier League, there would be a direct dialogue, although Kamara and Barea could not directly face each other on the field - Kamara played on the left in Leeds City, and Tramed played on the left.
It's true that Barea, who plays on the left, can't match up - but the two of them have to get together even if they switch positions with their teammates.
Feeling Balia's gaze, Kamala asked: "What are you looking at?"
"It was a good run, but it's a pity that you met me." Baria responded.
"Oh? Really? Then you'd better follow me closely." Kamala retorted. "Don't get lost."
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The Madrid Pirates took a corner kick and Danny Drew headed the ball in the penalty area. However, under the personal interference of Tramed center back Luis Payson, he headed the ball high and did not threaten Tramed.
Germany's goal.
It was Tramed's turn to attack.
Ricardo Barea took the ball on the left wing and when he tried to pass Camara, he was shoveled out of the sideline by the latter.
He tackled the ball while carrying the ball, but the referee did not call Kamara a foul.
This made Barea very unhappy, and he stood up and roared in protest at the referee.
Kamala sneered from the side: "Don't be like a wronged child."
After hearing this, Baria turned and glared at him.
Kamala snorted coldly when he saw this: "What? Did I say something wrong? If you fall, you will only complain to the kid who complained to the referee."
But his heart was shouting excitedly: Come on, push me! Come on!
However, under his slightly provocative gaze, Baria, who was angry just now, calmed down and said to Kamala: "I remembered, you and Hu have a good relationship."
After saying that, he turned around and ran away.
Camara was left looking at Ricardo Barria who ran away with disappointment and depression.
Hu and I have a good relationship, what does it have to do with you?
You're good to go!
What are you running for!?
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Barea did not fall for Camara's trick, but this does not change the fact that Tramed's two wings were held down by the Madrid Pirates.
Barea was blocked on the left, and Luo Kai was also blocked on the right.
Since he scored a goal in the first half of the game, he was also heavily targeted by the Madrid Pirates in the second half.
Especially Madrid Pirates left-back Ion Martinez.
This full-back usually attacks the strong and defends the weak. On the one hand, it is because his offensive ability is stronger than his defensive ability. On the other hand, it is also because he prefers offense to defense and has little desire to defend.
But now, he is following Luo Kai and not letting the opponent have any space to dribble the ball.
Luo Kai once tried to force a breakthrough with the ball, but Ion got up to him and pushed him away, and the ball fell to Ion's feet.
"The defensive intensity Luo Kai faced was obviously higher than in the first half!"
"But in a sense, this is also a good thing. It means that Luo Kai can indeed threaten the Madrid Pirates' defense, so he is taken seriously by the Pirates' defenders..."
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After Kevin Lock saw such tough tactics from Madrid Pirates on the sidelines, he immediately made adjustments.
He asked the team to recycle appropriately, slow down the pace, and slowly deal with the Madrid Pirates.
Anyway, this is an away game, and Tramed can completely accept a draw.
However, the Madrid Pirates may not be able to bear being tied by Tramed.
So as long as Tramed is patient, he will definitely wait until the Madrid Pirates players become impatient.
That's when Tramed's chance comes.
Of course, Tramed's recycling is not a completely passive defense.
He still maintained the team's ability to counterattack.
Because he knew very well that if he just defended passively and was not prepared to counterattack, he would probably not be able to defend the 1:1 score in the end.
After all, Pirates of Madrid have Hulay.
Although he has not scored a goal so far, no one dares to underestimate him.
Let alone now, even if he hasn't scored a goal in 89 minutes on the court, who can guarantee that he won't score in the 90th minute?
At this time, Hu Lai got a chance to shoot in the penalty area. Although he was pushed aside by Luis Payson, he still took off and shot the football towards the goal!
This was a shot of very high quality, forcing goalkeeper Tom Walker to save the football narrowly!
"Keep an eye on him! Don't give him a chance to kick up!"
Kevin Locke pointed nervously at Hulay and yelled from the sidelines.
Not only him, goalkeeper Walker stood up and pointed at Hu Lai and shouted the same thing.