Chapter 55 Flying Lindy (Revised Edition)
In the second half, Salvio used his speed to keep pulling on the wing, although he was more running without the ball.
However, the energy consumed by running back and forth made Pablo's lungs feel like they were on fire, and his legs seemed to be filled with lead. Every step he took was extremely painful.
His eyes were fixed on the young man running away. Once upon a time, he was so young and so full of physical strength that the entire side road was filled with his figure.
I still remember that in 2000, I won the La Liga championship with the team, and I was very high-spirited at that time.
In the same year, due to his outstanding performance in the club, he also joined the Spanish national team.
Pablo took a look at his thigh and saw that there was a steel nail inside. That serious injury almost ruined his career.
However, he still survived and has been active in La Liga.
Now, those past glories seem to be gradually moving away from me.
He couldn't keep an eye on this young man, but he was unwilling to do so!
55 minutes of the game.
Atletico Madrid's attack.
Lindy serves as the connection hub between the midfield and the backfield, and basically all offenses start with him.
In just a few games, everyone at Atletico Madrid's understanding of Lindy has changed a lot, from a purely defensive midfielder to an organizational midfielder who can occasionally have flashes of inspiration.
Of course, as long as Lindy doesn't use his brain to think wildly, they can accept it.
After receiving the backcourt pass from Valera, Lindy observed that Pablo on the right had his hands on his hips after each run, as if his physical strength had reached the limit.
After Lindy passed the ball directly to Salvio, he also began to move forward, intending to provide protection for his teammates from the flank.
After the latter received the football, he found that Pablo did not directly come up to press him like he did at the beginning of the second half.
Instead, it left a certain gap. As expected, Lao Jianghu was guarding against his own breakthrough.
However, this cannot be solved by distance.
Jurado, Reyes, Simao, and Forlan are all actively pushing forward, pulling Super Deportivo's defense to make room for Salvio. Valera and Lopez are also moving from the back.
Assist forward.
For a time, Atletico Madrid's desperate army pressed forward, putting huge defensive pressure on Super Deportivo.
Head coach Rodina roared anxiously on the sidelines, waving his right hand constantly towards his own half, asking the players to retreat their defense.
The fans at the scene were invigorated by this sudden attack. Under the leadership of the host, the audience once again began to sing the Atletico Madrid team anthem:
Atletico Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Atletico Madrid.
…
Calderon's atmosphere suddenly became lively, which raised the morale of everyone at Atletico Madrid, while the players on the opposite side looked a little flustered.
Salvio didn't intend to give the opponent a chance to breathe. He took the ball directly and approached Pablo in two steps. He changed direction and swung the ball with his big feet, and started sprinting directly along the sideline.
Salvio's speed is almost 90, and his explosiveness and flexibility are extremely high. He knows his advantages very well and understands what the coach is sending him to do.
The moment Salvio crossed the ball, Pablo's world seemed to come to a standstill.
He could clearly see Salvio's face full of wantonness and enthusiasm, his eyes full of hope and ambition, very much like him ten years ago.
That once-young face says fearless!
Pablo could only hear his breathing, which was as heavy as a bellows, and his heartbeat, which was so clear.
He wanted to turn around and chase after him, but his body remained motionless, as if only his brain was still functioning.
Pablo somewhat understood that he was getting old. He would be 34 years old next month, and the kid who played football on the beach in the Canary Islands was getting older.
The cheers returned to his ears again, as if he had made up his mind, and his originally resolute face was filled with relief.
The referee's whistle sounded and Atletico Madrid was given a set kick in the frontcourt. Pablo and Salvio fell to the ground at the same time.
Pablo, who was lying on the ground, refused the right hand extended by his teammate and said, "Let me go."
…
Atletico Madrid finally got the first free kick opportunity in the second half.
The edge of the penalty area is crowded. Except for Lopez, Atletico Madrid's best header players have already come up.
Ibañez at 192, Dominguez at 182, and Valera at 184. This is where Flores' confidence lies in his set-piece tactics.
Simang followed the tactical arrangement during training and slapped his right foot hard on the bottom of the football.
Different from ordinary lobs, Simang's kick was fast and floating, going straight to the front of the goal.
Everyone rushed towards the penalty area. Center back Zécastro reacted fastest and made a clearance when facing the football.
But there was someone faster than him, and this was the first time Lindy knew that [Leap of Faith] could not only jump high, but also jump far!
The entire audience held their breath at this moment. Lindy was still three meters away from the football. He jumped hard and moved his hands back. His whole body was completely parallel to the ground, like a shark jumping out of the water to hunt for food.
Finally, Lindy hit the football before Castro.
Veteran Alan Subbia has opened his body as much as possible, hoping to block the angle of the shot.
But the football didn't wait for him to react, and it had already flown into the goal!
1:0, Atletico Madrid finally scored in the 59th minute of the second half.
"Atletico Madrid's free kick opportunity was taken by Simao. The football was passed forward. It was a good opportunity. Oh oh oh oh oh, Lindy flew up. He made a beautiful leap to the top! The ball went in! Atletico Madrid 1
:0 leading, it was Lindy who scored the goal!" Lao Liu's excited voice came, and the fans in front of the TV with their eyelids almost drooped also cheered.ъìqυgΕtv.℃ǒΜ
"Goooooooooooo...al!" the fans at Calderon Stadium cheered loudly throughout the sky!
"lin~~lin~~lin~~..." Under the leadership of the on-site host, the entire audience began to shout Lindy's name in unison. This was the first time that a Chinese player was shouted out neatly at the Calderon Stadium.
Player's name.
After scoring the goal, Lindy excitedly rushed to the stands. Facing all the fans, he grabbed the team logo on the left side of the jersey and kissed it hard!
The fans in the stands were going crazy. All kinds of drinks were flying in the air. The voices of a few burly men were particularly loud:
"Well done! Lin, I love you so much!"
"It's so cool! Lin, you are our hero!"
…
Flores was so excited that he almost rushed to the court. Since Real Zaragoza had played one more game before, as long as they win this round of make-up games, they will directly enter the top four of La Liga. In just a few games, the team's ranking has skyrocketed.
It would be a lie to say I'm not excited.
But besides being excited, he was also preparing to make tactical adjustments. In the next game, Super Deportivo will inevitably counterattack.
There is no difference between 0:1 and 0:2 in the league, but this is Atletico Madrid's best chance.
Rodina on the other side is also preparing to make substitutions. In the last 30 minutes of the game, the two sides will continue to battle wits and courage.
…
Chapter completed!