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Chapter 408

Artificial turf, a strong body, this may be the most important weapon for the Russians now. They used to be invincible in the qualifiers, and they also relied on their own home court advantage. Many technical teams have planted here. Now The Russians just wanted to replicate this effect on the Portuguese team.

Before the game started, many Russians clamored on various occasions that they wanted to use their strong bodies to teach the group of softies of the Portuguese team a good lesson in the home game!
Even the head coach of the Russian team said publicly that 1-[-] was just an accident. The Russian team has to prove to the home fans that they are the No.[-] of this group and that they are the strongest.

However, when Scolari led the Portuguese to kill, the title of runner-up in the European Cup still brought some pressure to the Russians. Although they had already released harsh words before the game, they wanted to teach the opponent a lesson in Moscow. But the remaining prestige of seven to one still made them feel a little lingering.

Especially those Russian players who went through the bloodbath of that game, they have not forgotten that bloodbath.

But the absolute main players like Karpin and Smertin are still supporting the head coach and teammates. They believe that they will win their opponents at home, and many Portuguese media have also reminded the team that the artificial turf of the opponent is very difficult for technical players. As far as the team is concerned, it is indeed difficult to give full play to its own advantages.

Although many teams have strongly protested that such a bad artificial turf restricts their performance after playing against the Russians, UEFA has nothing to do with the Russians, after all, it is often freezing weather there. , It is indeed a bit difficult for them to maintain the natural turf.

This is just like Bolivia's plateau course, artificial turf has become a key magic weapon for teams in severe cold regions such as Norway and Russia, and Scolari's preparations can be considered in place. In three weeks, he started adaptive training.

But there is still a gap between adapting and playing often. After coming to Moscow, the Portuguese team realized how bad the Russian artificial turf is when they adapted to the field. What you want to do on it requires explosive technical moves. Really pay attention to your sense of balance.

Otherwise, no one can guarantee whether you will fall on the turf when you turn around to stop the ball or pass someone.

Anyway, guys like Carvalho, now we must be careful that the Russians use the advantage of the turf to put pressure on them, especially the high-altitude ball, which has always been the fatal weakness of the Portuguese team's defense.

Facing the Russians who are also physically strong this time, they don't want to repeat the bad performance they played against the Greek team. Scolari also frequently reminded them not to take it lightly.

With such a weapon, the Russians still dare not take it lightly, especially they are always paying attention to the personnel adjustment of the Portuguese team. After Lin Yi joined the team, they are very urgent for this kind of information, and many people are guessing , Will Lin Yi be able to play as a starter in this game?

The Russians don't know if this less than a month of running-in will allow the kid to enter the team's starting lineup. In the recent two warm-up matches in Portugal, the kid didn't show up, and Scolari said to the media interview, He didn't give a positive response, and he never talked about Lin Yi.

Not only are the Russians a bit clueless, even the Portuguese media can’t find a way to get some news. Scolari didn’t impose a news silence on them, but the airtight training ground and all the players were collectively closed. The state of not speaking made everyone a little confused now.

starting?substitute?Positive election?Raiders?These symbols are all over Lin Yi's body, and now everyone can't figure out what Scolari is thinking. This die-hard old man seems to have hidden Lin Yi, and has no intention of exposing him to the media's sight. , this move makes people very confused.

Even after many Portuguese fans rushed to Moscow, they didn't know if Lin Yi would be able to play in this game, but everyone had some expectations in their hearts, hoping that in this battle against Russia, that kid would be able to Become the new engine of the Portuguese team to dominate the game.

The clueless Russians are the most depressing, because they have long known that the Portuguese team has too many people who can preside over the overall situation in the midfield, and any combination will cause trouble for themselves, even Smertin and Karpin It has been said more than once that the Portuguese midfielder is the scariest.

However, knowing and being able to defend are two different things, especially when Scolari still has a hand, the head coach of the Russian team may have to scratch his head for a long time to get along with the countermeasures. Three days before the start of the game, the two teams The team coincidentally fell into an unprecedented silence.

The Russian, who was still roaring that he wanted to end his opponent at home, also felt the pressure this time, so no one will continue to advocate that he will win at this time. Maybe Scolari himself didn't expect it, and he didn't say a word Sometimes, it can make the opponent feel so confused and helpless.

It is estimated that no one would have thought that Lin Yi's joining could bring such an effect. Even if this kid has not played for even one minute, he has already caused trouble for the opponent's head coach and players. If he plays, Then will this kid really torture the other party to death?

It is estimated that Scolari had such an idea. He did not announce the list of players until before the start of the game. The little guy who had been complained by the Russians for a long time appeared in the starting list. When it came to the list, many Portuguese journalists were cheering.

The Russian counterparts definitely don’t know why these guys are so excited, but the reporters from Portugal know that the Brazilian old man who has been a bit cautious has finally decided to take risks in this game this time. The starting midfield combination he arranged , with a strong offensive intent.

Deco, Lin Yi, Ronaldo, three very offensive guys, behind them only Petit and Thiago are responsible for defense, although the 4-5-1 formation did not invest more in the forward line , but with these three guys who can make waves in the midfield, the Portuguese team's offense will appear sharper.

In particular, Lin Yi's debut made them excited. Originally, many Portuguese media speculated that Scolari would probably let Lin Yi come on as a surprise soldier to solve the problem when the game could not start. , instead of letting this kid charge in the opening stage.

After all, Lin Yi has only been in the team for less than a month, and it takes time to get used to it and get familiar with the tactics. Scolari has always been a relatively stable person, so many people are guessing Lin Yi's playing time , Many people tend to use him when they are unable to open the situation.

But now Scolari not only surprised these reporters, but also made his opponent fall into the trap he set. The Russians did not consider the possibility of Lin Yi starting, but the old Brazilian made Russia One had to face Lin Yi's crazy attack from the very beginning.

Scolari's pre-match speech has always been very simple, and this time is no exception. When he faced all the players who were ready to play, he only said one sentence, "Take down the opponent and let us consolidate our advantage in the standings. , let the pursuers behind them accept the defeat with a disappointed expression."

The voice of the Brazilian old man is not high-pitched, but what he said is already telling his players that Portugal only accepts victory in this game, and he doesn't want a draw. Since he chooses to play such a risky offensive game away Style of play, Scolari only needs one victory!
There was no roar, the Portuguese have always been so restrained, but the eleven guys who were ready to play raised their right hands, clenched into fists and walked out of the locker room one by one, just like their current actions, these Portuguese had already It is ready to give the opponent a heavy blow.

Karpin, Smertin, Arshavin, it can be said that the Russians have done their best, but they are obviously weaker than Portugal's luxury in the midfield, especially when Smertin saw Lin Yi taking the lead. After entering the court, he could feel that his forehead was already in a cold sweat.

"Hey, buddy, you're also starting today." When Lin Yi greeted Smertin, the Russian football player of last season could feel the corners of his mouth twitching. He was sure that his expression was extremely distorted. , he may have never been so reluctant to see Lin Yi.

But that kid was standing in front of him so vividly, and the No. 20 uniform on his back was even more conspicuous. For a moment, Smelkin felt that Lin Yi was in the Chelsea team at the moment, but now he It's in the opponent's camp, and that kid will definitely start wreaking havoc.

I don't know why I feel this way, anyway, Smertin knows that as soon as that kid steps on the turf, the smile on his face will disappear and be replaced by his crazy performance. Opponents, maybe they will be tortured into something by this kid.

You can't say that Smertin is a prophet, because this guy has been at Chelsea for a season, and he is too aware of the strength of that kid Lin Yi, although many Russians think that a young boy is nothing to be afraid of. , but Smertin knew that it was a madman.

Crazy?Indeed, as long as Lin Yi steps on the turf, he is like a crazy lunatic. There is no good way to really stop him, unless you spare one or two people for lethal fouls, otherwise, you are looking for someone If you follow that kid, you won't be able to stop him.

Some people are like this, only when he feels it with his own hands, can he know where the other party's terror lies, just like the Russians feel now, they may not have focused too much on Lin Yi's thin-looking body, but soon they knew they were wrong.

In less than 3 minutes of the opening, Lin Yi only touched the ball twice. The smooth breakthroughs and passes that many Portuguese expected did not appear on the court. Although many fans who came from Porto saw Lin Yi, But did not see his iconic breakthrough and that blade-like pass.

"Still not quite used to a somewhat unfamiliar lineup?" Many Portuguese reporters drew a question mark in their minds. Looking at Lin Yi's current performance, it seems that he has not played his usual style of play. In the control of the team, he has not yet reached the point where he can do whatever he wants.

"Maybe Scolari is too risky this time." Perhaps in the eyes of many people, the Brazilian old man may be too eager to let Lin Yi play his role in the club, so he played in the incomplete When it's time to get in shape, let that little guy take a chance on the field.

Even Mendes in the stands frowned. He didn't know if he was really in an unfamiliar team. Lin Yi hadn't found the rhythm of the game yet. This was his first appearance in the national team. It really sucks, it doesn't bode well for Lin Yi's future career in the national team.

Just when these people were worrying about the game and Lin Yi, Lin Yi, who had always seemed a little silent, suddenly moved. It was just a cross pass from Deco, and it seemed more like a transition , but the moment Lin Yi caught the ball at his feet, he slammed it and jumped out.

Karpin, who was beside him, saw a figure passing by without even reacting. When he came back to his senses, he saw that the figure wearing the No. 20 team uniform had already dribbled the ball towards his own half. And he not only got rid of himself, but also passed the midfielder who had just defended.

Many people were waiting to see Lin Yi's gorgeous breakthrough, and now Lin Yi let these people get what they wanted. He didn't slow down at all when he was driving forward with the ball, and two people on the other side tried to block him. position, but this kid just threw off the opponent with realistic fake moves and short-distance bursts.

A sprint that was beyond everyone's expectations allowed Lin Yi to throw away two defensive players who were trying to seal him off, and before the opponent's midfielder and defender closed in, Lin Yi suddenly used a The outside instep of the right foot picked out a pass over the head of the opposing defender.

Take off!Only when the unlucky Russian defender took off did he realize that he couldn't stop Lin Yi's pass at all. His reckless takeoff also left a deadly space behind him. The tower did not know when it appeared behind him.

Shooting, Pauletta calmly shot a shot from the edge of the penalty area almost without anyone hindering him. Although he is not qualified as a center forward, he will not take such an opportunity easily. Missed, and the goalkeeper in Russia has no potential to be a god.

When the Russian goalkeeper just lowered his body, the football had passed through his fingertips.

Although the unlucky guy fell on the goal line in embarrassment, he did not prevent the football from entering the net.

3 minutes into the game!Pauletta's strafing shot has penetrated the ten fingers of the Russian goalkeeper, and the less than [-] Portuguese fans in the stands have begun to cheer loudly. They did not expect the goal to come so quickly. This is just the Portuguese. The second attack has already succeeded.

Pauleta got up from the turf even more excitedly, stood in front of the opponent's goal and raised his arms and shouted, while the faces of the Portuguese players around him were full of excitement.

A perfect start, such a goal is like that [-]-[-] bloodbath, which made a good start for the Portuguese team and pushed the Russians to the edge of the cliff. There is nothing better than this.

Lin Yi's continuous swaying in the middle not only swayed the defense of the opponent's two midfielders, but also made the opponent's defense players a little at a loss at the last moment. Everyone was preventing this kid from breaking through from his side, but The timing of Lin Yi's final choice to pass the ball is also engraved in the Russians' hearts.

It was a very simple pass, not fancy, but what Lin Yi captured was the short space in their defense line, and he also caught Pauleta's running position very accurately. Almost when that guy started, Lin Yi Wing's pass has already picked his way forward, and the timing is just right.

If it is one second earlier, it may be offside. If it is later, the opponent's defender may have a chance to block the shot, but Lin Yi's pass just caught such a short moment. It seems that people feel the timing of the timing. Fear, the Russians now know they are in trouble.

Scolari was not as excited as his assistants and substitute players. He just looked at the little guy who accepted Pauletta's hug with a smile on his face. He scored a goal at the beginning, and he didn't show much excitement.

As if this is his task, he is just doing it well now, but Scolari knows that the kid is using such a calm feeling to make every player a little easier, he is simply beyond his age. Mature, maybe such a guy is born to be a commander.

Deco, who had always been the core of the midfielder under his account, is now willing to assist the kid by his side. This was not even expected by Scolari. It turned out that Deco had competed with Figo. Command, now he will take the initiative to give up the power.

Maybe only Deke knows what Lin Yi can bring to the team, just like in Porto back then, but Lin Yi's friend is much easier than being the boy's opponent. It turned out that he was used to being with Lin Yi Cooperating with each other on the court, now it's just repeating the original feeling.

Facts have also proved that Deke's choice is correct. Lin Yi's kid is still the same, if he doesn't move, he will use it. The passing of the ball is like a sharp blade, cutting into your vitals fiercely.

"That kid will always be the focus of the field." After seeing Lin Yi's perfect performance this time, Deco can only comment on his old partner in the bottom of his heart. However, if such a guy is in the UEFA Champions League next season meet again? MY, GOD, that must be such a bad thing.

They fell behind in the opening game, which left the Russians with no other choice. They could only go forward desperately and prepare to fight their opponents to the end. But what they have to face now is not the Portuguese team's defense. What they need to consider most is Portugal's defense. How the team's midfield will use the space behind them.

The bayonets that the Portuguese showed were already at the throats of the Russians. Perhaps every time they stabbed, there would be a stream of blood, letting those strong guys remember how dangerous they were.

And the person commanding the dagger behind them was that little black-haired lunatic. . .

(During the empty window, there is no competition, no passion, I am depressed...)
(End of this chapter)