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Chapter 22 St. Paul's Strongest Weapon

Rongguang's goal happened at the end of the first half.

Not long after the game restarted, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the half.

With a glorious goal, Sao Paulo temporarily drew 1:1 with Corinthians at home.

Evening the score at the last moment is a big boost to the morale of the Sao Paulo team.

You can see it from the changes in the stands.

The Sao Paulo fans in the stands, who had fallen silent after Kaka's injury, resumed their shouting and singing towards the end of the first half and continued until half-time.

Rong Guang walked off the court with his teammates.

He was tapped on the shoulder from behind.

He turned his head to look and found that it was the captain of the team, the goalkeeper Cheney.

"Good job, Rong." Just like when Rong Guang saw Cheney for the first time, he said to Rong Guang with a smile. "Work hard and try to stay in the first team!"

Rong Guang wanted to say what Lucas told him, the gamble between him and Kleber.

If you can't stay in the first team, thousands of dollars will fly away!
He nodded: "Of course, captain, I will definitely stay in the first team!"

Cheney was also very happy to see his fighting spirit and self-confidence.

If there were more young people like Rong Guang in the team, I'm afraid they wouldn't be so embarrassed during this time...

The locker room is still the locker room of the first team, but the atmosphere that Rong Guang felt after walking in is a little different from before.

Baptista greeted him warmly: "Come in, Rong!"

The unsmiling Fabiano patted his head with a smile, revealing a little intimacy. "Good job, rookie."

Glory's goal brought hope and confidence to Sao Paulo to win the game at home. With Kaka injured before, the cloud hanging over everyone's head was dispelled a lot.The atmosphere in the locker room is naturally much better.

Kaka did not come out, he was receiving Sanchez's physical therapy massage in the back room of the locker room. His injury in the first half was due to a strained thigh muscle.

Seeing Rong Guang being welcomed by everyone, Renaldo was still a little annoyed, so he snorted.

But unlike before, this time there are fewer and fewer people in his camp.

Even Rico came up to congratulate Rong Guang, but his expression was a little unnatural.

He was ashamed of his previous performance.

Fearful of being sidelined by the first-team players, he even distanced himself from his friends.He felt as if he had betrayed glory.

Rong Guang insisted on his own path so stubbornly, and finally won everyone's appreciation and recognition, but what about himself?She even thought about making him give up...

Ricko felt terrible about himself for treating his friends like this!
Just when he was feeling sorry for himself, Rong Guang slapped him hard on the back, startling him.

He looked at Rong Guang again, but Rong Guang had already walked to the front of the cabinet that belonged to him, sat down and threw off his sneakers, took off his socks, and lay half sprawled on the stool.

He knew the meaning of Rong Guang's slap...he didn't mind his estrangement!
He let go of his burden and cheered up again.

He wanted to find Rong Guang, but he grinned as soon as he moved... His back hurts!
Rong's blow was really serious!
Osvaldo Oliveira walked in, and he saw Rong Guang sitting on the stool without a pose at a glance.

He took the risk to put him on the field, and finally received a reward.

"Good job, young man." He said to Rong Guang with a straight face.

Although it is a straight face, but the meaning of appreciation is obvious.

Rong Guang smiled brightly, and being recognized by the head coach meant that he was more likely to stay in the first team!Thousands of dollars will be available if you look at it!
"I should do it, sir!"

He corrected his posture, raised his chest and raised his head, and replied loudly.

Osvaldo nodded, and began to get to the point, talking about what the team should do in the second half.

Now the score is a tie, but Osvaldo is not reconciled to a draw.

While the team's morale is high, if you don't pursue victory, then you deserve to be fired!

"I know you guys are fighting right now and want to go out and tear Corinthians to pieces. But I warn you. Even though we equalized, the situation is still not good for us."

As a head coach, you have to stay calm no matter what.While the players were still excited about the last-minute equalizer, he had gotten out of that emotion and started thinking about what to do in the second half.

He finally made a decision.

"We will continue to let Corinthians play on us in the second half!"

As soon as this remark came out, the players in the locker room were stunned.

They looked at the head coach with incredible eyes.

Osvaldo Oliveira was surprised to know they would wonder, but he was sure he had made the right choice.

Rong Guang's goal is the most powerful proof of his idea.

That is the current Sao Paulo team, which is more suitable for defensive counterattacks.

Although this is not necessarily everyone's favorite, popular football.

But for the sake of performance, you have to defend and counterattack.

It stands to reason that Sao Paulo should not play this kind of tactics at his home court.

Especially a derby like the "Majestic Derby".

Sao Paulo is facing a strong enemy Corinthians at home. If they play a defensive counterattack, isn't that tantamount to admitting their weakness in front of their opponents?

In Brazil, it is more advocating offensive football and artistic football.

Except for the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.

The state is dominated by European immigrants, especially German and Italian immigrants.The football style of this state, even Gremio and the international team are good at defensive style. In 1975, Inter Brazil won the Brazilian National League Championship, relying on defense.

In the southeast of Brazil and Sao Paulo and Rio in the east, the football style here tends to be more offensive football and artistic football.

Here is the most representative Brazilian football, which is what we all call "Samba football".

Therefore, when playing against a team of Corinthians' level, Osvaldo Oliveira began to think about defensive counterattacks. I have to say that he is very bold.

Just like he decided to let Rong Guang play after Kaka was injured, bold...

Osvaldo ignored the surprised eyes of the players and began to explain to them why the team needed to do this.

"Although we equalized the score, generally speaking, our current strength is weaker than that of Corinthians. You must see this and recognize the situation. Corinthians has a complete lineup, what about us? Kaka is injured. Although Rong went up and scored a goal, he is just a novice."

Rong Guang grinned.

Osvaldo noticed his expression, so he asked: "Rong, do you know how to organize an offense? Do you know what to do when facing the opponent's dense defense in the middle? Can you dribble the ball alone in a narrow area to disrupt the opponent's defense?"

Rong Guang who was asked a series of questions was speechless. Although he was aggrieved, he really couldn't refute the head coach.

"In the absence of Ricardinho and Kaka, we have no one to organize the attack. This is our weakness. So if we play a positional battle with Corinthians, our attack will definitely enter a dead end. We don't need to give up our own best weapon and choose what we are not good at. And our most powerful weapon is..."

Osvaldo glanced at Rong Guang, and found that he was still unconvinced, and felt amused in his heart—what a lovely novice!

However, his face was still expressionless and calm.

He said with a straight face, "Rong."

"Ah?" Hearing the head coach calling his name suddenly, Rong Guang froze for a moment. He didn't know what was wrong—he didn't hear Osvaldo's previous words at all.

The other team members also looked at Rong Guang, some were surprised, some were smiling.

"Our greatest weapon is you, Ron," Osvaldo repeated.

Being evaluated by the head coach in front of the whole team, Rong Guang was very excited. A bright smile appeared on his face again, and he scratched his head in embarrassment: "Haha, hehe..."

Osvaldo looked back at Rong Guang, and continued: "Rong's speed is the only weapon we can rely on now, so we have to give full play to his advantage and let Corinthians press us to play, that's it. Corinthians were in a good situation in the first half, but they were attacked by Rong Guang's counterattack and scored a goal. I guess they will not let it go, that's right, we just want them to press up. When they all press up, there will be a big gap behind them, just like the top It's the same as the ball in the half, that's when you take advantage of your speed."

Rong Guang slammed his fist into his palm: "Look, sir!"

Osvaldo nodded: "In the second half, we shrank the defense. Luis and Rong were cruising in front, waiting for the opportunity to counterattack. When you have the ball at your feet, pass the football to an open area. Don't pass it to Rong's feet. Make sure to pass it in front of him and let him charge. This time, Luis." He turned to Fabiano again. "Don't get lost anymore, I need you to outflank the goal. Rong will pass the football to you after breaking through..."

"I can also score goals..." Rong Guang declared hastily.

Assistant coach Mauro glared at him from the side: "Either listen to the head coach, or be replaced!"

This move is really sure to kill Rong Guang.

Upon hearing this, Rong Guang immediately withered.

Many people in the locker room couldn't help laughing when they saw this scene—although this kid is arrogant at times, he is also cute at other times... Such a simple threat restrained him, haha!

Osvaldo also felt amused in his heart.In order not to dampen Rong Guang's enthusiasm, after Mauro gave Rong Guang a stick, he gave another candy: "You still can't shoot proficiently, Rong. After this game is over, we will specially arrange shooting practice for you. Once you learn it, you can naturally shoot in the game. But before that, your task is to assist."

As soon as he heard that there was still hope in the future, Rong Guang immediately regained his energy.

"no problem!"

Fabiano grinned next to him—how deceiving!

At the same time, in Corinthians' dressing room, their coach Geninho got the information of Sao Paulo's goal scorer-many of the commentators and reporters knew it.

Looking at the information given to him by his assistant, Geninho's hand holding the paper trembled slightly!

Because he found out that his team was almost defeated by this damn rookie!
Just entered the Sao Paulo youth team more than a month ago, starting from basic training.what does that mean?It means that he has never been exposed to decent football training before, he is a complete newcomer!It's even more virgin than a virgin!
He was transferred to the first team four days ago because there were too many injuries in the Sao Paulo first team, which means that Rongguang came to make up the number.

Then now this rookie who made up the numbers blasted Corinthians' goal in the game, equalized the score, and almost pushed Corinthians to a dead end!
If your team really loses the game because of such a Chinese rookie, it would be a great shame!
Thinking of this, Geninho raised the paper in his hand and said to the Corinthians players in a very angry voice: "Is anyone interested in the number 33 who scored our goal?"

As he said that, the players in the locker room looked up at the manager.

Not interested is fake.

A No. 33 who appeared out of nowhere was as fast as lightning, seized the opportunity that was not an opportunity, and then blasted away Corinthians' goal to help Sao Paulo equalize the score.Under his unstoppable sprint, the entire Corinthians were in a panic!

Those well-known and battle-tested stars have completely become a foil in front of this fresh face!
From the moment the whistle blew at the end of the first half, until now, the topic of discussion among Corinthians' players has been "who is that number 33?"

This person whom no one knows seems to be shrouded in a layer of fog, which no one can see through.

Seeing the head coach say that now, he obviously knows something.

"Would you believe me if I said that the person who made you feel embarrassed turned out to be a rookie who has only been in contact with football for more than a month?"

As soon as Geninho said this, there was a sound of breathing in the locker room.

"This is impossible!"

"Sir, are you joking?"

"But this joke is not funny at all..."

Some were panicked, some were in disbelief, and some were dismissive.

But no matter what, no one believed it.

Geninho said in a cold tone: "I'm sorry, guys, this is the truth. This number 33 is from China. He just joined the Sao Paulo youth team more than a month ago. Before that, he didn't have any records. Moreover, he had never played a single official game in the youth team. He has been doing basic exercises all the time... That is to say, Vampeta, Cesar, Luciano, and Doni... You were humiliated by a first-timer!"

Hearing what Geninho said, the faces of the Corinthians who were named were very ugly, and the others also looked at them with complicated eyes.

They really didn't expect that this fast horse that frightened them at a loss was... a rookie? !

They thought it might be a super rookie from Sao Paulo or something.

That would make them feel better.

Now they discover that the reality is so cruel...

They have a sense of embarrassment turning into anger.

Which of them is not a long-established professional player?Vampeta is also an international player for the Brazilian national team-not the kind of international player who is a fringe figure.Even let an unknown, rookie play around!
This tone is so damn hard to swallow.

Not only these few people, but also the other Corinthians players were also very surprised.Unexpectedly, they were almost defeated by such a kid.

Geninho saw everyone's expressions, and he knew that his goal had been achieved.

In this game, he is definitely not willing to just take away a point.

In the Rio-São Paulo Championship last season, Sao Paulo defeated their opponents 2:1 at home in Corinthians.In the Sao Paulo State League last season, Sao Paulo beat Corinthians 3:1 at home.Still in last year's Havelange Cup-that is, in the Brazilian National League, Sao Paulo also defeated Corinthians.

Throughout last season, Sao Paulo and Corinthians played against each other with a complete victory.

This is unbearable for the old strong team Corinthians.

They must have revenge.

This season is the best opportunity.

With an advantage in the first half, Corinthians were tied by Sao Paulo, and no one was reconciled.

First of all, of course, it is necessary to arouse the fighting spirit of the players.

As long as the players' fighting spirit recovers, everything will be fine.That's why he announced Rong Guang's true identity on purpose - not some mysterious genius, but a real beginner.

Seeing that the morale of the players has not only recovered, but continues to rise, Geninho is very satisfied.

He believed that by continuing to exert pressure in the second half, Corinthians would definitely be able to beat Sao Paulo.

My side is strong and strong, what does St. Paul have?

Nothing at all!

A goal was scored by a beginner with luck. If you let that kid do it again, can he still score?

Geninho didn't believe it at all.

He asked the team to continue to put pressure on Sao Paulo's goal in the second half, just like in the first half, and strive to score another goal not long after the start of the second half.

"Our momentum is so good, they just sneaked into us with a goal by luck, are you willing to be tied by them like this? No! Never! We didn't want to take away a draw when we came here!"

(End of this chapter)