Vicente's prediction at halftime was correct. After the start of the second half, the Madrid Pirates did not continue to press high. After all, they now led by three goals and there was no need to leave too much space behind the defense.
In addition, physical strength is indeed a factor that cannot be ignored.
So the Madrid Pirates took the initiative to slow down the pace.
They just stood their ground and gave up a lot of space outside the 30-meter area to Catalonia.
But in fact, before Kabangka scored, the defensive tactics of Madrid Pirates were very good.
Catalan United does not have many advantages.
Although they have the advantage in possession of the ball, the ball possession rate once reached 73%.
But many times they can only pass the ball outside the Madrid Pirates' defense. Although the ball possession rate is high, it is all ineffective possession.
It is difficult to penetrate the Madrid Pirates defense.
They also tried crosses from the wing, but this style of play was not suitable for Catalonia at all.
After all, Catalonia's front line is full of small men. Who will fight for the top spot if the cross is passed?
So before Kabangca scored, although Catalan United was very strong, everyone, including professional commentators, felt that Catalan United's performance was not good.
If we continue to play like this, we might get another one stolen by the Madrid Pirates who are determined to defend and counterattack.
When you're four goals behind, it's all over - there has indeed been a miracle in the Champions League finals where you were behind by three goals and then came back. But there has never been a precedent of being behind by four goals and being able to come back...
As a result, just when everyone was not optimistic about Catalonia United, Kabangka scored!
The situation suddenly became delicate.
Although Madrid Pirates still leads by two goals, at the beginning of the second half, the two-goal lead is really not that big.
In the Champions League finals, it is not uncommon to see comebacks after being two goals behind.
This goal will greatly enhance the confidence of the Catalan United players, and may also have a certain impact on the mentality of the Madrid Pirates players.
Next, Catalonia will continue to attack fiercely, but what about Madrid Pirates?
Can they withstand Catalonia's next fierce offensive?
If Catalonia is allowed to score another goal in a short period of time, it can really be said that "the suspense is back."
When the game restarted, the Madrid Pirates players passed the football around the backcourt and then passed the ball forward with their big feet to find Hulay and Dikunzo.
But this time neither of them caught the ball.
After Catalonia took control of the football, they started to advance.
Hulay and Di Kunzo also retreated quickly.
The entire Madrid Pirates retreated, leaving the space outside the 30-meter area to Catalan United, allowing them to continue passing the ball.
"It seems that Parotti did not adjust his tactics and the Madrid Pirates continued to fight their defensive counterattack!"
"I think Parotti's response is right. Although Catalonia scored a goal, the Madrid Pirates are still ahead by two goals. There is really no need to panic now. There is no need to adjust the tactics. If the tactics are adjusted at this time,
On the contrary, it may give Catalonia a chance, because opportunities will always appear in this adjustment and transformation stage..."
He Feng and Yan Kang were analyzing and reassuring the Chinese fans in front of the TV.
But in fact, they were overly worried. They were leading by two goals and not many people were panicking.
The overall mood of everyone is still good.
As for why, it may come from the state shown by Hu Lai.
Or maybe it comes from Hulay's historical record advantage against Catalonia United.
Is it called "Catalai United Hotel" for nothing?
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Kabangka's goal indeed boosted Catalonia's morale, but the situation did not improve.
Because the Madrid Pirates players really didn't panic.
They made history in the semifinals before breaking into the semifinals. What storms and waves have they not seen before?
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After reversing Catalonia 4:3 in the second leg of the semi-finals, Park Rangers reached the final and won the cup.
Now the players of Madrid Pirates can also understand why the players of Stan Park Rangers were so blessed in the final.
It is true that after personally creating such a miracle, every player is filled with extremely strong confidence. They firmly believe that they are favored by God and can create any miracle.
So even if I encounter some twists and turns in the game, I don’t panic at all.
After all, they walk with God.
After getting back a goal, Catalonia United formed a siege on the penalty area of Madrid Pirates. They pressed almost all the way, and there was a large space behind the defense.
It's not that they don't know there are risks, it's that Catalonia currently has no time to consider the risks.
Although they scored a goal, they all knew that if they couldn't score another goal as soon as possible, then after a while, everything would go back to before they scored the goal.
By then Catalonia United will really be in trouble.
The fierce attack that was like drinking poison to quench thirst could not knock on the goal of Madrid Pirates.
In the 63rd minute, Kabangka used his personal skills to force a breakthrough in the middle, hoping to disrupt the Madrid Pirates' defense and create opportunities for his teammates.
But his pass was intercepted by Riva Moreno.
Then the Madrid Pirates launched a quick counterattack!
Tonini received the ball from the wing, and his left-back partner Ion had already inserted the ball along the sideline at high speed.
In the second leg of the last Champions League semi-final, Ion Martinez was suspended because he received a red card in the first leg.
Fortunately, his teammates worked hard to create a miracle at home and reach the finals.
That prevented him from regretfully missing the finals.
Now he used all the energy he had held back for a game in this game.
In the first half, he used crazy high pressure to press. After the team switched to defensive counterattack in the second half, he always actively pushed forward to participate in the counterattack.
That's the case this time.
After Tonini caught the ball and adjusted, Ion had already run ahead of him.
So Toni passed the football.
Ion dribbled the ball forward while looking up to observe the situation in the middle.
He found that Di Kunzo, Hulay and Camara fired three arrows together and rushed into the space behind the Catalan United defense!
So he did not continue to dribble, but directly passed the ball diagonally and sent the football to the right.
In this game, Catalonia's main left back Calderon was suspended due to a red card, and their young left back Nunez Pereira was temporarily replaced.
Naturally, he became the target of attack by the Madrid Pirates.
While Kamara was catching the ball, Pereira also chased after him, trying to entangle the opponent.
But Kamara did not stop the ball, but directly knocked the football back to Hu Lai who was in the middle to respond!
Then he accelerated himself to get rid of the other party.
At the same time, Hulay did not stop the ball, and directly stuffed the ball that Kamara knocked over and gave it to Kamara.
Then he ran forward on his own.
"Hu Lai direct pass! Madrid Pirates' opportunity!"
The cheers of the Pirates fans in the stands suddenly increased.
Kamara caught up with the football and looked up to observe the situation in the penalty area.
Di Kunzo went to the front and compressed the Catalan United defense in front of the goal.
Due to the Madrid Pirates' quick counterattack, Catalonia's forward line had not had time to play back into position, so a huge gap appeared in front of the back line!
Kamara knew what he should do, he kicked up and passed an inverted triangle in the air.
Hu Lai, who ran into the penalty area, sprinted and took off without slowing down!
With almost no one defending, head the ball into the goal!
The football bounced off him and hit the ground hard before bouncing back up.
This caught Catalan United goalkeeper Toney Schulman off guard, and his save
The save completely missed the ball!
"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!! Hu! Hu! Hu! Madrid Pirates have another three-goal lead! Kabangka's goal is meaningless!"
"Hu Lai!! Hat trick! He completed the hat trick! He also became the first player since the restructuring of the Champions League to score at least three goals in the Champions League finals in two consecutive seasons! In addition, this is his 23rd goal this season
Champions League goal! He tied his Champions League single-season scoring record set last season!"
After scoring the goal, Hulay pointed at Kamara and motioned for him to come over and celebrate together.
Then he took the lead and ran to the corner flag area on the other side.
He jumped high and fell again.
All the Madrid Pirates fans in the stands shouted the same:
"HUUUUU!!!"
Teammates swarmed in and surrounded him.
"That's why!" After Han Shuyu finished shouting, he pointed the camera at Hu Lai off the court, "This is why the Madrid Pirates continued to insist on their own style of play after conceding the ball and did not waver! Because they
Believe in themselves and Hu Lai! They are three goals behind and still want to make a comeback? Do they really think Hu Lai is a vegetarian?!"
After she shouted excitedly, she turned around and saw Li Qingliang looking at her with wide eyes.
So she asked: "What are you doing?"
"You just said...are you not afraid of losing your character?"
Han Shuyu shook his head and said firmly: "I'm not afraid!"
"Why?"
"Because he has never lost in a game where Hu Lai scored a hat trick!"
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PS, the stick’s life is really great, so he can still qualify.
Brazil also lost.
As a result, no team has won three games in the group stage of this World Cup...
The group stage is finally over, and then we enter the more exciting knockout stage.
Today's two games are between the Netherlands and the United States. I am optimistic that the Netherlands will beat the United States by two goals.
Argentina and Australia, there is no suspense, Argentina will beat Australia with three goals!
