When Tonini made a direct pass, some people thought he was too anxious.
In fact, I was a bit anxious.
But if you don't rush, how can you let Drew take the lead?
Football matches are just like life. It is impossible to be fully prepared for everything and then do it.
That’s not to say that you may not be successful if you prepare well, but it’s really difficult to be prepared for everything.
The opportunity is fleeting, but it won't stop waiting for you to be ready.
Of course Tonini knew that his pass was a little hasty, but if he didn't pass it hastily, how could Drew jump in a haste?
If Drew didn't jump in a hurry, how could Hu Lai, who was behind Drew, have a chance?
As for whether Hu Lai can grasp such a hasty pass, that is not a question for Toni to consider...
Hu Lai did not disappoint, or Hu Lai once again turned a bad pass into a miracle, turning a not-so-good pass into a goal!
Even if the posture is not good-looking and not standard.
As long as you can score goals!
After scoring the goal, Hu Lai got up from the ground. His hip was slightly painful from the fall, but he didn't care, or didn't care at all.
He opened his arms and ran towards the corner flag area, and then made his signature celebration in front of the slightly silent home team fans.
Because most of the Amsterdam Athletic fans didn't make a sound, the sounds of the more than 3,000 Pirates fans who traveled with the team to the away game were clearly audible in the away game:
“huuuuu!!!”
They are really becoming more and more skilled and knowledgeable.
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Hulay's goal in the 82nd minute was far from being called a "win", but it severely damaged the morale of the Amsterdam Athletic players.
After all, it was a goal-scoring opportunity that couldn't be said to be too good, but under Hu Lai's feet, it could be converted into a goal.
This kind of scoring ability and efficiency is so terrifying that it scares the players of Atlético Amsterdam.
In the last ten minutes or so, if they pressed forward aggressively, they must have some kind of gambling mentality - betting that they would be scored earlier by the Madrid Pirates.
But Hu Lai's performance will make them realize that this may be a gamble that loses nine out of ten times...
Because in terms of scoring efficiency alone, they are definitely not as good as the Madrid Pirates who have Hulay.
Therefore, in the remaining time of the game, despite Atlético Amsterdam's desperate attack, they still failed to break through the Madrid Pirates goal guarded by Hewel - they did not dare to invest all their forces.
We only lost one goal. We went to the away game in the second round and still had an equalizer. If we lost two goals, we would be in trouble...
Based on this, Atlético Amsterdam fought to the death, but not completely to the death.
When the referee blew the full-time whistle, all the home team fans could only accept this helpless result. They failed to win the game at home and lost with a score of 2:3.
This is not good news for Sporting Amsterdam, which wants to advance further in the Champions League...
So the fans of Atlético Amsterdam are a little frustrated.
On the other hand, Chinese commentators like He Feng and Yan Kang don't have to consider this issue at all.
They cheered immediately after the game: "The game is over! With Hulay's two goals and an assist, the Madrid Pirates defeated Atletico Amsterdam 3:2 in the away game! They took the lead in the two rounds!"
"It's a pity that there is no away goal advantage in the current Champions League. Otherwise, with this score, Madrid Pirates would basically advance to the quarterfinals!"
For them and countless Chinese fans, whether it is Atletico Amsterdam or Pirates of Madrid advancing to the quarterfinals of the Champions League, there is nothing to lose and it is completely acceptable.
Because there will always be a Chinese player appearing in the Champions League quarterfinals.
There are even Chinese fans who are looking forward to the winner between Madrid Pirates and Atlético Amsterdam to meet the winner between Alvara and Tramed in the quarter-finals draw.
That way, a Chinese player can be promoted to the semi-finals.
In any case, Chinese players have already made history in this season's Champions League - it is the first time in history that a Chinese player has participated in the knockout rounds of the Champions League, and it is also the first time in history that a Chinese player has entered the quarterfinals...
If more and more Chinese players appear in Europe in the future, and more and more Chinese players appear in the Champions League, perhaps Chinese fans will one day lose interest in the "Chinese Derby". Because almost every match day
, everyone can see the "Chinese Derby", it's not surprising, so naturally no one is interested.
But I don’t know how long it will take for that day to arrive.
Maybe whether it will really come, no one knows.
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After the game, Danny Drew took a deep breath and stopped Hu Lai who was about to turn around and leave.
Hu Lai was surprised when he was called. He pointed at himself: "Were you calling me just now?"
Drew nodded: "Of course, who else but me?"
Hu Lai was even more confused: "Aren't you mute?"
"When did I become mute?"
"Then why were you silent during the game?"
Drew knew why Hu Lai said this. He chuckled: "When did I stop saying a word? Haven't I communicated with my teammates? I just kept silent to you."
"Then why don't you stay silent now...oh, the game is over."
Drew nodded and said: "Yes, the game is over and the magic is lifted, Hu."
"Is this advice given to you by Little Star, or is it the tactical arrangement of your head coach?" Hu Lai asked.
Drew smiled and shook his head: "This is a secret, I can't tell you."
"Okay. Then what are you asking me to do now, Danny?" Hu Lai spread his hands.
"Nothing, I just want to exchange jerseys with you, Hu Lai. This is the first time we play against each other. I want your jersey to go home as a souvenir." Drew smiled and pointed at the jersey on Hu Lai.
Pirates jersey.
"Okay..." Upon hearing this, Hu Lai simply took off his jersey and handed it to the other party.
Drew also took off his jersey and exchanged it with Hu Lai.
After the exchange, he said to Hu Lai: "Your second ball...do you know I will top it?"
Hu Lai shook his head: "No, I don't know. I just thought that it was an opening, and I should run over to grab it. As for whether I can grab it, it is beyond my control. If I can't grab it, it doesn't matter to me...
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Drew nodded, an excellent forward really needs to have such awareness.
No matter if there is a chance or not, you have to run for it.
If the defensive player does a good job, the run will be in vain at most.
But if the defensive player makes a mistake and does not move into position, he may miss a scoring opportunity.
"Meili and I have also played against each other, but if I had to choose the opponent I least want to play against, it would have to be you, Hu. You made me nervous throughout the game. Fortunately, the game lasted ninety minutes.
Not one hundred and eighty minutes...ha!" Drew smiled and praised Hu Lai.
Hu Lai felt strange: "There is still a second round of competition between us. If you say that now, you are demoralizing!"
Drew was very frank: "What's the point? You are indeed difficult to deal with, and I really don't want to meet you. But I have already met you, and I will still go all out."
"Understood." Hu Lai nodded, "Then let's see you next time."
The two shook hands and then parted.
Hu Lai went to find Chen Xingyi. He had to ask the matter clearly.
"Little Xingxing, are you making trouble in front of Danny behind my back?"
Chen Xingyi was confused: "Do you think I am you, Hu Lai? I always speak ill of you in front of you, why do I need to go behind your back?"
When Hu Lai thought about it, it seemed to make sense... No, that's not the problem. He asked again: "Then why did Drew have no reaction to what I said during the game?"
"Haha, you don't know what your mouth is capable of?" Chen Xingyi covered his mouth and sneered.
He had to cover his mouth, otherwise he was afraid that the bad guys would interpret it as him talking and laughing with the opponent players after losing the game... and that would be the end of it.
"What kind of ability can I have? It's the same as my mouth being able to 'speak as I please'."
"In short, don't try to distract the defensive players with chatting during the game. We won't be fooled."
"Hey, who cares?" Hu Lai sneered, "You didn't talk to me, but I also scored two goals?"
Chen Xingyi rolled his eyes at Hu Lai. Why is it so annoying to talk to this person?
When Hu Lai saw Chen Xingyi rolling his eyes, he laughed again and hugged Chen Xingyi's shoulders with a smile: "How about it? How does it feel to be treated like Meili for the first time?"
Chen Xingyi continued to cover his mouth with his hand: "Thank you for the invitation. It feels good. Don't do this next time."
Hu Lai laughed loudly and patted Chen Xingyi's shoulder hard: "We will meet next time. If there is a chance, we can have dinner together. I will call Qingqing."
"You guys want to show off your girlfriend to me, right?"
"Tsk, what a villain! You are not Luo Kai."
"Fuck... let me thank your eighteenth generation of ancestors for Luo Kai!"
After a friendly exchange, the two said goodbye. Hu Lai followed his teammates to thank the Pirates fans who traveled with the team.
Chen Xingyi and his teammates left the field one after another.
This ended the first meeting between the two of them in the Champions League.
But in front of the TV, I don’t know how many Chinese fans couldn’t sleep because of their excitement and excitement late at night...