Full-Level Pass, Please Call Me The Boss Of The Three Lions

The first time, the second time.

Chapter 363 Red bomber over Lyon!

Bang!

With a crisp sound, the ball shot out from under Ronaldo’s feet, turned into a black shadow, and went straight to the near corner of the goal!

Fortunately, Joe Hart was fully focused from the moment Ronaldo got the ball.

So, this kick with a slightly falling bounce, even though the power and angle were very threatening, went straight to the near corner of the goal.

But Joe Hart still used a textbook-like flying save to block the ball out of the baseline!

“Nice shot!”

“Nice save!”

“C Ronaldo’s kick shocked England and Joe Hart and made them cheer up!”

Seeing the ball fly out of the baseline, Ronaldo couldn’t help but have a trace of regret in his eyes.

He thought that he had shot the ball well, and he also used a very practical and effective shooting trick.

That is, look at the far corner and shoot at the near corner!

However, Joe Hart was very focused and didn’t let him succeed.

Amid the thunderous applause at the scene, Ronaldo did not forget to turn around and give a thumbs up to Sanchez who completed the advance and passed the ball.

“Good shot!”

And Joe Hart immediately began to yell at his defender:

“Kyle (Walker)! Chris (Smalling)! Go up and block the angle! Don’t let him kick!”

The two people who were scolded did not refute, but just went back and punched Joe Hart who made a wonderful save to express their apology.

Ronaldo’s shot was also the first shot that hit the goal range of both sides in this game!

However, this was not Ronaldo’s most threatening attack in this game.

I don’t know whether it was the public’s pessimism or being compared with rising stars like Ling Feng, Ronaldo looked excited and light in this game.

In the Portuguese national team, Ronaldo has more tactical and offensive tasks than when he was in Real Madrid.

In Real Madrid, he has Benzema by his side, who can pull the defense line for him and help him attract the attention of the central defenders

Behind him are Modric, Kroos, and Bale, who can send him comfortable straight passes or crosses.

When he returns to Portugal, he not only has to retreat to respond and make a back pass, but also has to rush into the penalty area as soon as he gets the ball on the wing.

Try to get rid of the interference of the central defender, respond to the cross as much as possible, and strive to grab the point to complete the shot.

Even if he has to fight with the defenders and go head-on;

Even if he has few opportunities to get the ball and break through;

Even if he has to adapt to this unfamiliar style of play;

However, Real Madrid’s No. 7 is still the most threatening striker on the planet!

So, even if the advantage on the field is obvious, England dare not attack in a big way.

Because the opponent has a top finisher like Ronaldo, once the formation presses forward, the space behind him may be used.

And the man wearing No. 7, who shoulders the heavy responsibility of Portugal’s attack, often only needs an opportunity that is not an opportunity to give the opponent a fatal blow!

So, Hodgson dare not gamble, and can’t afford it.

Therefore, before the game, he told his disciples not to rush!

Don’t press too high in the first half, and use the pass as much as possible to consume the opponent’s physical energy!

Wait until the second half to decide the outcome!

This is a very safe way to play.

But, in Ling Feng’s opinion, it is not the best way to deal with a team like Portugal.

If the attack and defense rhythm of the game is raised, it will definitely be more beneficial for England, which has an advantage in physical fitness.

Even if Portugal has fast forwards like Ronaldo and Nani, they are also capable of playing fast-paced counterattacks, thus threatening England’s goal.

However, once Portugal plays a fast attack and defense transition with England, Portugal’s disadvantage is more obvious.

Often before the frontcourt opens up, the two thirty-something central defenders in the backcourt are first overwhelmed by young and strong guys such as Ling Feng, Vardy, and Sterling!

Of course, the greater the benefits, the higher the risks!

Hodgson’s tactical style has always been relatively conservative.

Especially in such a decisive cup match, he naturally seeks stability.

In his view, the way to be invincible first, and then change according to the direction of the game, is the kingly way!

As a player, Ling Feng can only execute according to the tactics of the head coach.

As the commander on the field and the frontcourt free man, he is the core figure of England’s passing and control.

He not only coordinates and organizes the team in the middle, but also comes to the sidelines to assist from time to time.

It is his presence that allows England to firmly control the ball and gradually

Gradually launched some offensives.

When the game unknowingly came to the 35th minute, England’s possession rate reached 67%, and the number of shots reached 7.

Although most of them were long shots, four of them hit the goal.

Portugal was pressed in the half court and could hardly attack the hinterland of England.

Even so, Ronaldo used his deterrence to attract the defense and created two opportunities for Nani who came in from behind to shoot.

However, Nani’s shooting accuracy was average, either slipping out of the goal or being firmly confiscated by Joe Hart.

In the England team, the most active one was not Ling Feng, but the captain of England Rooney who had many opportunities to get the ball!

Perhaps because of the opponent, or perhaps because he wanted to prove himself in front of Ronaldo, his old enemy, Rooney had a strong desire to attack in this game!

“Rooney, take the ball.”

“Cut inside.”

“Ling Feng, come over and meet us. Two-on-one pass against the wall!”

“There’s space.”

“Shoot!”

The next second, with a “bang”, Portuguese goalkeeper Patricio made another wonderful save!

The shot was powerful, but the angle was too straight, so it was saved out of the baseline.

Rooney also held his head with both hands with some regret, and then immediately gave Ling Feng a thumbs up.

This was the third time he had praised Ling Feng in this game.

It is worth mentioning that among England’s seven shots in the first half, four were taken by Rooney.

Three of them were passed to him by Ling Feng!

Under Portugal’s dense defense, long shots are a good way to break the deadlock.

And the best long-range shooter in the entire England team is naturally Ling Feng.

However, Portugal also strictly guarded against Ling Feng’s amazing long shots.

They noticed that Ling Feng would only perform that amazing long shot from 30 meters away.

Therefore, Sanchez in the midfield will serve as the first line of defense, delaying Ling Feng’s advancement or breakthrough by defending closely.

Then, the defensive midfielder Danilo will serve as the second defensive player, always blocking him in front and blocking his long-range shooting angle.

In addition to Joao Mario’s occasional defensive assistance, Ling Feng is always surrounded by three people.

However, Ling Feng is not a fool who will not turn back until he hits the wall.

If he can’t shoot long shots, he can create opportunities for his teammates!

Therefore, the wingers Sterling and Rooney on both sides have more space to shoot.

However, compared with Sterling, who has no confidence in his shooting skills, Rooney’s shooting is more determined!

However, in order to bypass the two tall Portuguese central defenders and maintain the power of the shot, Rooney’s shooting skills are very high.

Therefore, several long shots are powerful but without angles.

However, in addition to long shots, set pieces are also one of the effective ways to break the deadlock.

When Ling Feng placed the ball in the corner flag area, the two central defenders of the Three Lions, Smalling and Cahill, came to the penalty area.

Vardy was wandering in front to contain the opponent’s full-back.

Facing this set-piece, Portugal was also ready.

After all, the opponent had a set-piece expert like Ling Feng who could pass the ball wherever he pointed.

Even Ronaldo returned to the penalty area to help defend.

“Look at the people around you!”

“Man to man, don’t look at the ball!”

With the referee’s whistle, Ling Feng’s corner kick was very accurate and directly passed Ronaldo in front of the front point, and landed right above the crowd.

However, Fonte, the Southampton central defender who performed very well in this European Cup, relied on his rich experience to secretly hold Smalling, who was taller than him, with his hands to prevent him from jumping easily, and then jumped to grab the first point!

With a header, the ball was thrown out of the penalty area!

Facing this 50-50 ball, Sanchez, who was protecting the front of the penalty area, stretched his legs and poked the ball before Milner.

Then, relying on his excellent explosive power, he accelerated and chased after him!

For a moment, there was no one in front of him!

“Portugal has a chance to counterattack!”

“Sanchez dribbles the ball forward”

At this moment, seven players of the Three Lions are in Portugal’s half, and only three players are left in the backcourt.

Slightly ahead is the defensive midfielder Henderson, and the other two players are the Tottenham wingers known for their speed, Walker and Rose.

While Sanchez dribbled the ball forward from the middle, Nani on the right was using all his strength to rush forward crazily!

At the same time, the 60,000 spectators in the lighted stadium and all the fans watching the live broadcast on TV saw a moving scene:

C Ronaldo, who returned to the penalty area to defend, started to rush to the moment the ball was cleared.

Run forward.

When he saw Sanchez dribbling forward, he instantly realized that this was a great opportunity to counterattack!

So, he accelerated without hesitation and rushed forward to the left.

Even at the age of 31, Ronaldo’s speed is still ridiculous!

Just like the young man who once rushed at lightning speed in the Premier League!

However, he is not the only one who realizes this!

Ronaldo, who sprinted at full speed, quickly caught up with Nani, who started first, and formed a two-wing flight with Nani!

For a while, Portugal actually formed a three-arrow counterattack situation!

Sanchez dribbled the ball in the middle, Nani was on the right, and Ronaldo was on the left.

“Wow!”

“This is Portugal’s chance!”

“Three against three in the front court!”

“No!”

“Ling Feng is still chasing back!”

Yes!

In addition to Ronaldo, who was rushing forward frantically, there was a white figure chasing back at high speed!

That was Ling Feng who realized the seriousness of the matter!

His start time was slower than Ronaldo’s, but his speed was faster!

He accelerated all the way from the corner flag area, constantly closing the distance with Ronaldo in front of him.

Eight meters, seven meters, six meters

Seeing Ling Feng chasing back at a very fast speed, the Portuguese fans in the stands also showed a surprised expression.

They knew that Ronaldo was fast.

But how come this English kid, who also wore the number seven, looked faster than me? !

As Sanchez kept approaching, the back midfielder Henderson, who had been retreating, gritted his teeth and rushed towards Sanchez who was advancing with the ball in the shouts of Walker.

He had only one thought in his mind:

Even if he knocked someone down, he couldn’t let him pass or pass the ball out to make this counterattack!

As long as this counterattack was interrupted, including Ling Feng and other teammates, they could return to their own half and rebuild the defensive line!

And just when Henderson was about to fly over, Sanchez passed the ball to the right in time.

The next second, he was shoveled away by Henderson.

However, the referee who had been following Portugal’s counterattack did not blow the whistle, but raised his hands and held them forward, making a “favorable attack” gesture.

Nani, who received the ball, dribbled the ball and slid to the bottom line without hesitation.

Rose kept chasing and defending, guarding against his cross at any time.

However, until Nani kicked the cross, he could not stop the ball from “swishing” and flying over his head!

“Cross!”

Watching the ball fly out, Nani’s eyes were just fixed on the red figure in the distance, and he couldn’t help but let out an expectant roar in his heart:

Chris, it’s up to you!

The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and flew accurately to the back point at the far end.

And a red figure rushed over and then took off!

It was Cristiano Ronaldo!

In front of him, Walker, who was 1.78 meters tall, also jumped up, and his head only reached his waist and abdomen!

Behind him was Ling Feng, who had just arrived at the scene.

In an instant, the entire lighted stadium became quiet, and the air seemed to freeze.

Everyone’s eyes, including Ling Feng, were only focused on the man who flew into the air.

Only by witnessing it up close did Ling Feng realize how strong Ronaldo’s bounce and air retention were!

When Walker’s body was already in free fall, Ronaldo actually used his powerful waist and abdomen strength to complete a few tenths of a second of air retention.

It even gave people the illusion of being suspended in the air!

Then, Ronaldo headed the ball angrily, and with a “bang”, the ball was smashed into the net!

The power was so great and the speed was so fast that Joe Hart in front of the goal just raised his hands to surrender, and had no chance to touch the ball at all!

With the white waves shaking up, the entire lighted stadium suddenly exploded!

The overwhelming cheers instantly filled every inch of the grass in the stadium.

“Wow!”

“The ball went in”

“What a perfect header goal!”

“When Portugal needed him the most, that man still stood up!”

“Ladies and gentlemen, Cristiano~~~ Ronaldo!!!”

No one who watched this game would have thought that England, which controlled the situation on the field, would be defeated by a quick counterattack after a corner kick!

And Ronaldo, wearing a red jersey, was like a bomber whizzing over the Lyon Stadium, blasting England’s defense line with shells and blowing the goal net to pieces!

In addition to his unique header finishing ability in the world, this goal also showed his terrifying bounce to the fullest!

And Walker, who jumped only to his waist, became his background board

, making the Portuguese superstar look extremely tall.

(End of this chapter)