Chapter 143 Flores' Gesture
Flores's temper is not the most fiery among coaches.
But all the encounters on the court today made him intolerable.
First there was an unwarranted penalty kick.
The linesman didn't even raise his hand, and the referee gave the penalty directly!
Fortunately, De Gea played well, otherwise Atletico Madrid would have collapsed after that penalty kick.
Now, Aguero's good goal was disallowed again, and the goal just now was played back and forth on Calderon's electronic screen.
Offside?
It's simply a joke.
The linesman raised the flag only after the referee made the penalty!!!
The accumulated anger made it seem like a ball of magma was rolling in his body, ready to burst out at any moment!
With sinister eyes, he slowly walked towards the fourth official.
Coincidentally, the broadcast footage also showed Flores at the same time, under the gaze of everyone in front of the TV.
I saw him raising his hands, interlocking his wrists, turning back and forth twice, and then turned back.
Not a word was said to the fourth official.
Just the half-drooped eyelids, indifferent expression and this gesture had already expressed everything in his heart.
Everyone who saw this scene was shocked.
This gesture means so much!
Because just the day before yesterday, Mourinho made exactly the same move during the Serie A match between Inter Milan and Sampdoria.
In that game, Inter Milan Samuel and Cordoba were sent off at the last moment of the game.
Mourinho's angry expression was written on his face after the protest was ineffective.
He also did this to the referee!
Afterwards, the media and fans interpreted the incident one after another, and it spread throughout the Europa football world in an instant.
This handcuff gesture is obviously a mockery of the referee's unfair decision.
There are even many metaphors in it. After all, the symbol of handcuffs evokes endless associations.
Presumably Flores is also paying attention to this matter. Is this considered a linkage among head coaches?
Although, there was no reaction from Serie A afterwards.
However, it is rumored that Mourinho will be punished with a punitive fine and ban.
Let the bullets fly for a while, everyone is waiting for the final result.
But today, Flores also followed Mourinho's example.
The media's spring is here, no matter what the results are today.
Tomorrow's headlines will definitely be reserved for Flores, and by the way, Mu Niao can be roped in to join in the hype.
"Oh, Flores is a little irrational with this gesture, but the referee's two penalties today are almost murders against Atletico Madrid."
"Old Liu, what does this gesture mean?" Xiao Ma didn't understand at first. Is it dynamic light waves? Or is it cleaning the glass?
The fourth official immediately said something into the microphone.
The referee who was being besieged immediately rushed over, took out a red card with his right hand, and then pointed to the stands.
Flores was sent off the court directly.
This time, it directly exploded the entire Calderon Stadium.
All members of Atletico Madrid's coaching staff on the sidelines rushed over, and all the players on the field and substitutes on the sidelines also rushed over.
The fourth official and the referee surrounded the court, and the game was immediately interrupted.
All the members of the referee team also rushed forward. Only the people in Lyon were happy and watched the fun.
But Lindy's heart felt "thumping" and became cold.
This gesture was so famous that Mourinho paid a huge price by being suspended for three games.
This is a serious provocation to the entire football federation and referees.
And the other party later became the vice-chairman of the second-division team. You can imagine the energy behind it.
But what happened has already happened, and there is nothing he can do about it.
After Forlan, Uyfalusi and Simao each received a yellow card.
After the dissuasion of assistant coach Sandy and other team members, everyone returned to the field.
Maybe the referee also thought that if he sent off three more people at once, he might also face an investigation, so he didn't continue to be cruel.
I don’t know who took the lead, but Calderon’s fans collectively began to applaud.
The sudden applause made the players look sideways.
Even President Cerezo and the club's top brass stood up and applauded.
Suddenly, the entire Calderon burst into applause.
Then, under the leadership of the host, all the fans began to sing the Atletico Madrid team song loudly:
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Go to the Calderon Stadium!
Countless people rushed there!
They are all football crazy people!
They fight like brothers!
To maintain honor!
In the [noble] and [harmonious] competition!
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Amidst this singing, the referee blew the whistle again to start the game.
The Atletico players who had experienced the scene just now had cold eyes.
Every lyric that echoed on the court was slowly imprinted into their bodies, re-injecting strength into them.
The 113th minute of the game.
Thiago made a fierce tackle in the frontcourt and knocked down Janmacon.
Without taking another look at the opponent, after receiving the yellow card, he silently returned to the center circle and waited for the game to continue.
The 114th minute of the game.
Just one minute later, Paul Assuncao also received a yellow card.
It was just that the referee who dealt the cards had sweat on his forehead, because the referee just narrowed his eyes and gave him a cold look.
It made him feel like he was falling into an ice cave. He was a little worried that the other party would do something stupid.
In the following time, Atletico Madrid did not rush to press forward with all their players, nor did they retreat to half-court.
Instead, the battle with Lyon continued in the midfield.
No Atletico player fell to the ground due to cramps, and even the commentators in various countries' broadcasts remained silent.
The quiet commentary and unified singing made the entire Calderon Stadium atmosphere solemn.
Pierre on the sidelines also felt tremendous pressure, and this invisible pressure naturally enveloped all Lyon players.
There are only 3 minutes left in the game.
Atletico Madrid's interception in the midfield was still active, which made Lyon's players gradually shrink their formation back.
Head coach Pierre is even preparing a list of players to take penalty kicks.
On the other hand, Sandy on Atletico Madrid's side looked anxious.
He had no on-the-spot command experience. He glanced back at Flores who was being "protected" by the fans in the stands and cursed: "You are 45 years old and you are still so impulsive."
At this time, things were changing on the field.
After receiving Thiago's pass, Simao planned to pass directly from the right wing at a 45-degree angle, but the opponent's defender Bodeme chose to retreat at this time to prevent him from breaking through.
Simang suddenly had a flash of inspiration and went directly to the base, pulling the opponent's defense back.
At the same time, it also gives time for his teammates to step in later.
He came near the baseline.
Seeing that Bodeme just put his hands behind his back, it was still a defense to prevent him from breaking through.
And out of the corner of his eye, Simang had already seen the figure he was waiting for.
After several months of tacit understanding, he knew how to convey the angle the other party wanted.
The body swayed to the right, the right foot moved slightly, and Badme's body suddenly took a step back.
Immediately, Simang's right foot hit the football hard, made an arc, and flew into the penalty area.
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ps: The author tries his best to make each chapter more meaningful.
There have been a lot of changes in the last few chapters from the very beginning, and they are also somewhat different from the more tactical ones in the middle. I wonder if readers will adapt to it?
Whether it is the middle one that is more tactical, or this type, it is more difficult to code quickly. At first, the one with passing goals is easier to write, and it costs at least 7,000 a day. This kind of one costs 4,000-5,000, and it also needs to be proofread.
, can't get up quickly.
I will put it all together when I become more proficient in subsequent writing. Thank you readers for your understanding. The author will reflect on it every day.
Chapter completed!