Stand by the last line of defense

Chapter 99 Since You Can't Win, Then You Can't Win Too!
Zheng Long returned to the starting lineup, and there were more news about him on domestic websites.

Seeing that Zheng Long continued to play well in this game, high and low, he tried his best to keep the goal.

After the game, he tied with William Jose, who scored 2 goals, for the highest score in the game, with 8.0 points.

Penguin Sports Forum.

"The interceptor is indeed an interceptor, and he will not let any opponent conquer his gate!"

"The idiots in Zaragoza finally realized the reality and realized that the team cannot do without me, Brother Long!"

"It was said before that Zheng Long had no strength to play the main force. It was Zaragoza who made him the starting goalkeeper for the sake of the Chinese market. Get out of the garbage. I promise not to beat him into a pig's head! Open your pig's eyes and see, West Second Division How awesome is the only candidate for the best goalkeeper in the league. I suspect that those who spread rumors have never even watched Zheng Long's game, so they are just talking nonsense!"

"That's right, look at the reaction speed of the interceptor, my Cao, who can escape his interception!"

"I saw in the post-match news that Zaragoza's head coach promised to let Zheng Long return to China to participate in the U23 Asian Cup! Does this mean we can see Zheng Long representing the national team?"

"With the interceptor Zheng Long here, the Olympic team should not let people down again!"

"What do you know? The national team has never been a problem with goalkeepers. What's worse is good midfielders. Who else can go 90 minutes without shooting?"

"But at least you can guarantee undefeated!"

……

Hearing that Zheng Long can represent the Olympic team, the fans want to see the interceptor Zheng Long use his excellent performance to help the national team.

But on the other hand, I am worried that the national team will kill Zheng Long.

Very contradictory and tangled.

After finishing the matter of the Olympic team, Zheng Long can devote himself to the league.

On December 2014, 12, Zaragoza played away against third-ranked Girona.

As long as they win this game, Zaragoza will overtake Girona and rise to No.3.Only 2 points away from the top Real Betis.

Head coach Popovich attaches great importance to direct opponents in the league.

I took the team to the Monty Rivery Stadium early in the morning, the training and testing ground.

Girona's strength is good, but in this game, their defense finally missed under the heavy bombing of Zaragoza.

In the 34th minute, Yosabed pulled Pedro behind his back, was shown a yellow card by the referee, and awarded a free kick to Zaragoza at the same time.

Pedro took the penalty and sent the ball into the penalty area. Girona made a clearance error. Baston headed the goal in the penalty area. Goalkeeper Martin tried his best to save the ball. Although it touched the ball, the ball still hit the goal!
Zaragoza lead 1-0!

Leading by one goal, Zaragoza played more relaxedly, playing defensively and counterattacking with peace of mind.

In the second half, take advantage of the opponent's mistakes.

Zheng Long took the lead and intercepted Rivera who passed the ball to Girona's No. 11 striker.

Zheng Long sent a direct pass after stealing the ball. After receiving the ball, William Jose rushed into the penalty area and crossed the goal. Baston, who followed up, pushed and shot the goalkeeper Martin, and the ball was blocked by the opponent!
Hajić made a supplementary shot from close range and broke the net, 2-0!

In the 70th minute, Girona made a desperate move and replaced 1 forward and 2 midfielders in one breath.

But in the face of Zheng Long's solid defense, they attacked again and again without success.

Before the end, Zaragoza seized the opportunity of the opponent's physical decline, and Baston made another victory.

The final score was fixed at 3-0. Zaragoza defeated Girona in the away game. At the same time, it also overtook Las Palmas, which had a draw with their opponents in this round, and successfully rose to third in La Liga.

After Zheng Long's return, there is no doubt that Zaragoza will maintain a strong momentum and launch a new impact on the top spot.

But the next game was beyond everyone's expectations.

On December 12, the 21th round of West Second Division.Zaragoza vs. Mirandes at home.

After 90 minutes of boring battle, Zaragoza and Mirandez drew with each other, only scored 1 point, dropped from No.3 to No.4.

On January 2015, 1, in the 4th round of the Second Division, Valladolid set up a bus at their home court, and Zaragoza bombed the audience. As many as 19 shots were shot, but they could not get a goal. victory.

The 0-0 score was maintained until the end, and Zaragoza had another draw.

With 2 consecutive draws, Zaragoza fell directly to 6th in La Liga.The chances of qualifying for next season's La Liga are starting to look uncertain.

On January 2015, 1, the 11th round of West Division Two.Zaragoza returned to their home court against Las Palmas.

2 consecutive draws, falling to No.6, Zaragoza from the coach to the players want to win a victory at their home court.

As soon as the whistle blew, Zaragoza launched an offensive.

In the 14th minute of the first half, under the pressure of the opponent, Pedro could barely send the ball to the penalty area.

Baston's header was blocked by the opponent's goalkeeper No. 13 Castor, who threw the ball to the full-back No. 2 D. Simon.

After Simon received the ball, he made a long pass directly behind Zaragoza.

Las Palmas striker No. 9 A. Padron ran forward desperately.

Seeing A. Padron go forward, there is only one teammate No. 10 Arroyo behind him.

Zheng Long immediately shouted loudly.

"Vallejo, Cabrera, keep an eye on the opponent's No. 9, and Fernandez keep an eye on the opponent's No. 10. Don't worry about the opponent's pass or their shot. Just guard against their breakthrough!"

Hearing Zheng Long's reminder, the three guards, Vallejo, Cabrera, and Fernandez who were dragged to the end, rushed up.

Vallejo and Cabrera double-teamed Padron.

Padrón wants to make a croquette, one for two.

But Cabrera got ahead, broke the ball and kicked it upfield.

Seeing that the ball was broken, Padron stopped running immediately and waved his hand angrily.

The ball was grabbed by Doka. He looked up and saw his opponent No. 18 Castellano coming up to mark in time.

Baston and the others were all marked to death in the penalty area. There was no good passing route at all. Who should pass it to?
As soon as Doka hesitated, the ball was snatched by Castellano.

He made a long pass to find Padron again, but he himself was determined not to go forward.

Padron is not Messi, he doesn't have the ability to [-]v[-] at all.

In fact, he didn't even break through Vallejo before the ball was broken.

Pedro volleyed from the left side of the penalty area with his right foot. The ball did not hold down and flew directly into the stands.

Las Palmas coach P. Herrera standing on the sidelines looked at the situation on the field and nodded with satisfaction.

Since you can't win, then you can't win either!
One point is acceptable to us!
Looking at the situation in front of him, Zheng Long was very helpless.

This is the case again, this is already the third game.

Almost all opponents have such a routine.

When attacking, rely on a few forwards, at most add an attacking midfielder.

The players in the midfield did not step forward to respond at all, and they didn't even cross the half-court in many cases, just staying in their own half-court.

Even if Zheng Long blocked the opponent's attack, it was impossible to launch a quick counterattack.

William Jose and Hajic have no room to break through, and Baston is surrounded by heavy siege in the penalty area, making it difficult to play.

The team's offense was in trouble, but if he wanted to help the team as a goalkeeper, his opponent had to attack aggressively.

Only when there is space can his long pass be useful.

Now the opponent has made it clear that they want to set the bus and defend to the death.

This is how to do?
(End of this chapter)