Chapter 38: Passive beating is not the goal, just a process
The Zaragoza commentator's explanation was very contradictory. On the one hand, he believed that Santa Malaga was only a D-level team with limited strength. On the other hand, he was a little worried.
After all, this D-level team can reach this point, which shows that they have the ability to upset.
"Beep!..."
On time at 7:30, the referee blew the whistle to start the game. Zaragoza, who was the first to serve, moved the football to the backcourt. Three Santa Malaga offensive players pounced on it. The other players did not press forward but
Defend firmly.
Of course, it was impossible for the three offensive players to steal the football from the opponent's feet. Zaragoza did not struggle too much in the backcourt and quickly moved the football to the frontcourt to start the attack.
After the football was moved to the frontcourt, they met with stubborn resistance. Santa Malaga were as arrogant as a small merchant, and they had to bargain with each other for every inch of turf.
Although Zaragoza sent out a substitute lineup, they are a team in Spain's top league after all, and their overall strength and personal strength are stronger than Santa Mara, so they slowly pushed outside the penalty area.
Once outside the penalty area, they entered the shooting area. Just when they were about to look for a shooting opportunity, they found that there was no shooting path at all.
The restricted area of Santa Malaga is full of people, and these people form a wall of human flesh!
Long shots are one of the best ways to deal with dense defense, so Zaragoza started long shots.
However, their long-range shots were either blocked by the wall in the penalty area or flew out of the field from above the crossbar!
"Too passive! Too passive! What should I do if this continues?"
In the stands, Li Chuanqi's classmates became anxious. This was completely a passive beating. If this continued, problems would arise sooner or later.
"Wait a minute! Wait a minute! The situation can't always be this bad!"
Someone started to persuade me.
Behind the Santa Malaga bench is where the players’ families gather. Zhang Xian was dressed beautifully today, wearing a floral yellow dress, a small bag hanging on her wrist, and light makeup on her face, giving people a sense of
A radiant feeling.
She frowned and said, "Huzi is alone in front, why doesn't he go back to help?"
As a mother, of course I hope that my son can perform well in the team, but my son standing alone in the frontcourt has no effect at all.
Instead of watching the hard battle of teammates in the frontcourt, it is better to go back and help.
Li Chuanrui said with a smile: "Mom, you don't understand this. Everyone on the court has different positions and different divisions of labor. Hu Zi stands in front to prepare for the counterattack. If everyone goes back, wait for the counterattack.
Then there was no one in front of me.”
Zhang Xian knew that what her eldest son said must make sense. After all, his eldest son had been training with the Malaga youth team since he was a child, and it was said that he played very well.
The first doubt was lifted, and the second doubt popped up again: "Tell me, can they win like this?"
Li Chuanrui thought for a while and said: "Their strength is at a disadvantage, and the two teams have never faced each other before, so it is the right choice for them to be cautious at the beginning of the game. Although it is not good-looking to shrink back in defense, it can at least make their own goal safe."
Li Xianqi smoothed his tie to make his neck more comfortable and expressed his opinion: "This is like a fight between two people. If one party is strong, the first thing the weak party has to do is to defend and prevent the other party from knocking him down.
Of course you can't win by defending, but as long as you can defend, the stronger side will become irritated and loopholes will appear.
At this time, once the weaker party seizes the opportunity and throws a few cold punches suddenly, it may be able to defeat the opponent!"
Li Xianqi felt that his metaphor was very appropriate, and nodded with great satisfaction and said: "Well, that's it!"
His view was supported by his eldest son. Li Chuanrui nodded and said: "What dad said makes sense. Huzi is a cold fist. His mission is to seize the opportunity to give the opponent a fatal blow!"
Zhang Xian wanted to scold her husband for talking about fighting again, but she was outside and wanted to save face for her man, so she didn't get angry.
Sister Li Xiaofeng finally found a chance to speak. She looked at her mother and said, "Mom, don't worry!
The same thing happened to them in the last game. My brother took two chances and scored two goals, and they won in the end!
Just wait patiently to see my brother’s performance!”
The second brother becomes a closer brother...
Li Chuanrui said calmly: "Xiao Feng, the second brother has become the elder brother now, what about me? Well..."
Li Xiaofeng's face turned red, and she blinked and said, "You are still the eldest brother, and this title will definitely not change."
On Zaragoza's bench, coach Simones looked calm. It seemed that what he said was right. It was indeed luck for this D-level team to advance.
Luck is indeed very important in the game, especially when two teams of similar strength level compete.
But are the two teams evenly matched tonight?
There is a huge difference between the two teams!
Even if you are lucky tonight, what's the use?
If we don’t give you a chance to shoot, why should we kick the ball into our own goal?
In the broadcast booth, the commentator of Zaragoza TV looked at the boring situation and was a little depressed: "Juan Carlos' long-range shot missed again. This is Zaragoza's seventh shot. There is no shot."
Hit inside the door frame.
I hope Zaragoza will be more patient, such aimless long shots will be ineffective!
Zaragoza should continue to move the ball quickly and find holes in the opponent's defense through quick movements.
We continue to put pressure on them, and Santa Malaga's defense will have problems sooner or later, so Zaragoza should be more patient!"
Time flies, and half an hour has passed in the blink of an eye. Santa Malaga has not made a single attack and is completely in a passive state of being beaten.
This made the hopeful supporters slowly lose hope, and their shouts slowly stopped.
Li Chuanqi looked so lonely standing near the center circle. He really wanted to go back to help his teammates reduce the defensive burden, but was severely stopped by captain Pablo.
Unable to go back, Li Chuanqi could only keep wandering near the midline. His spirit was always highly tense and he was always ready to counterattack.
He knew that every counterattack by Santa Malaga was precious, because they didn't have many chances to attack in a game.
If they are not sure enough, they may only face failure.
In the 32nd minute of the first half, Zaragoza once again found a long-range shot opportunity outside the penalty area. Midfielder Mikael's long-range shot flew towards the right side of the goal!
This shot lacked power due to Pablo's interference. Although it penetrated the wall in the penalty area, it was easily taken down by goalkeeper Miguel.
"quick!"
Pablo yelled at MiG.
MiG reacted quickly and threw his right hand forward hard!
