I Want to Be the King of Football

December 12, Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon.

In the second round of the UEFA Cup third-round knockout, Sporting Lisbon, who lost 0-1 away in the first round, returned home to face Thessaloniki, Greece.

At the beginning of the game, Sporting Lisbon took advantage of the home field advantage and launched a fierce attack on the opponent.

Like the Green Lions who played away in the first leg, Thessaloniki's players traveled a long distance and came to Lisbon several times after playing the domestic league at the weekend. The only difference was that their pre-match preparation time was longer than that of Sporting Lisbon. more affluent.

When the two sides played in the first round, the players of Thessaloniki probably did not depreciate Sporting Lisbon in their hearts.

But now, they finally tasted the hardships of away games.

Especially the first to bear the brunt of the central defender Marius Kukirka.

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The 26-year-old Kukirka is from Poland. Roda JC, who once played in the Eredivisie, is Thessaloniki's main central defender this season and the team's best player.

In the previous two knockout rounds, Thessaloniki was able to eliminate Zenit in the Russian Super League and the Zurich Grasshopper in Switzerland. Kukirka played a major role. You know, the latter two teams are well-known powerhouses in Europe. .

It was with Kukirka's excellent performance that in the first round, Thessaloniki's back line was impregnable and did not give Sporting Lisbon any chance. The performance of the three young players was curbed.

This also makes Thessaloniki full of confidence, believing that the team has the opportunity to eliminate the Portuguese Super League powerhouse and go further.

Kukirka is full of confidence and fighting spirit.

His agent told him that with his outstanding performance in the UEFA Cup, he has successfully attracted the attention of many four major league teams including Bundesliga Nuremberg. As long as he maintains this performance, he will definitely be able to land in the four major leagues.

And first of all, is to help Thessaloniki away from Sporting Lisbon.

Freezing the opponent's main center is the number one task as a center back.

But as soon as the game started, Kukirka realized something was wrong.

The first physical contact between the two sides was in the second minute, and Su Dong still received the ball with his back in the frontcourt.

Like the first round, Kukirka posted the whole person.

In his impression, when he fought against Su Dong several times in the first round, he did not lose.

This tall and burly-looking center is a bit clumsy and slow to respond, and overall he doesn't seem excited enough.

But this time, just as Su Dong was about to catch the ball, he leaned back.

Kukirka had a feeling of being overwhelmed by Mount Tai, and tried his best to hold Su Dong, but he couldn't do anything by himself.

And what about Su Dong?

It feels very easy to lean back and quickly turn around as soon as you catch the ball.

That agile and vigorous feeling gave Kukirka an incredible shock.

So tall, yet so flexible?

After turning around, Su Dong didn't wait for another central defender, Dionis Chasiotis, to approach. He dribbled the ball flexibly with his right foot, and directly slid out a gap from Nastos, sending a slant with his right foot. Into the restricted area.

Quaresma on the right rib rushed up knowingly and hit the door directly.

slightly higher.

During the whole process, Su Dong seemed to be at ease and unhurried.

Kukirka, who has many years of experience in the professional arena, has a trace of fear in his heart.

This kid is completely different from the first-round matchup.

Is it because of physical fatigue from the first-leg away game?

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Sporting Lisbon took the initiative to attack, and Su Dong frequently got the opportunity to get the ball with his back in the frontcourt.

When he got the ball with his back on the outside of the penalty area again, Kukirka tried to grab it, but Su Dong just leaned on his body,

He was pinned down again.

Kukirka knew very well that if he stepped forward rashly and Su Dong turned around, he would be finished.

After stopping the ball, he suppressed Kukirka with his body, and Su Dong even had enough energy to gesture towards his teammates.

This made Kukirka feel ashamed, but his body was crushed and unable to move.

The Polish central defender is only 1.83 meters tall, but Su Dong in front of him is 1.95 meters tall.

The 12-centimeter gap and the condescending suppression made Kukirka powerless.

But this time, the attacking plan of the left front of the penalty area ended with Su Dong turning around and getting rid of it, barely kicking his foot and hitting the goal higher.

Kukirka felt a sense of joy in his heart.

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Ronnie.

Su Dong walked back from the front of the restricted area.

Just got a shot high, now it's a goal kick for Thessaloniki.

Ronnie ran over immediately after hearing Su Dong's shout.

I can suppress Kukirka, but that Chas Otis is very experienced and fits very tightly. Su Dong said with a frown.

Then hit my side? Ronnie suggested. I can handle Nastos.

Although Nastos is a right back, his height is 1.87 meters, even taller than the central defender Kukirka.

Players of this height are very strong, but generally not fast enough or flexible enough.

Then you can pull him deeper to the outside and use your speed to get behind you. Su Dong suggested with a raised corner of his mouth.

Ronnie smiled, Look at me.

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It didn't take long for Sporting Lisbon to launch another attack.

Su Dong retreated, but pointed to the left.

Tonito quickly distributed the ball to the left and handed it to Ronnie who ran into the open space.

Ronnie just caught the ball between the opponent's backline and the midfield, and full-back Nastos immediately followed to intercept.

At this time, Ronnie gave Su Dong a look.

Confirmed the eyes, it is this Greek!

I saw Ronny faltered a shot, and he was about to cut in. After tricking Nastos into following the action, he suddenly passed the ball to Su Dong.

Su Dong understood it, and after blocking Kukirka behind him with his body, he stopped the ball and made an oblique pass to the penalty area with his right foot.

I saw that Ronnie used his lightning speed to forcibly break through the Greek defense line after throwing off Nastos, and inserted into the left rib of the penalty area. After receiving a pass from Su Dong, his left foot stopped and his right Foot hit again.

The ball is in! ! ! ! !

“Wuhu!!!”

The Portuguese boy jumped up with excitement.

Sometimes, scoring goals is so simple, direct, crude, and boring.

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Excessive! It's too much! Too bullying!

At half-time, in the away locker room, central defender Kukirka was panting and roaring.

He was bullied badly in the first half.

Sporting Lisbon seems to have nothing else at all. All attacks revolve around the center of the frontcourt. That bastard is also very abhorrent. Not to mention the running range is very large, every time I catch the ball, as long as I get close, He leaned against me with his body.

After he finished speaking, Kukirka scolded angrily.

He made a lot of mistakes in the first half, all of which were made by Su Dong. If it wasn't for Chas Otis to wipe his ass, Thessaloniki would have lost even more in the first half, not just conceding a goal. .

Thessaloniki's head coach is the famous Greek domestic coach Angelos Anstastis. After hearing Kukirka's roar, he couldn't help but scream in his heart.

The long-distance travel is exhausting, but the opponent is playing at home and waiting for work. Under the situation, Kukirka is at a disadvantage in physical confrontation, and the pressure is obvious.

He's on the verge of breaking out right now.

Thinking of this, the head coach coughed heavily and walked over.

Actually, you've done a pretty good job, Marius.

The head coach first gave a high evaluation to his defensive core, which eased his psychological pressure a little.

I've said it a long time ago, the opponent's high center Su Dong is very special, tall and burly, 1.95 meters tall, and his strength is very good. Although he is only 18 years old, his characteristics are very obvious and his advantages are great. It's us, and we must do everything possible to take advantage of this advantage to attack our opponents, right?

The head coach has a lot of prestige in the team. When he said this, everyone was relieved.

This is also a normal tactic.

Another point is that Ronnie on the left wing is very fast, and Quaresma on the right wing is also good at breaking through. These two players must also be paid attention to, especially their cooperation with the center Su Dong is very tacit.

So, in the second half, we have to adjust our tactics, adopting a more contracted defense, the right back is retracted, and we adopt a three-centre play style, with five backs defending.

In addition, in the second half, Chas Otis is in charge of staring at the center. Nastos and Kukirka should pay attention to assisting and defending behind them. No matter which direction Su Dong turns from after taking the ball, they must step forward as soon as possible. Block him, don't give him a chance to kick his feet.

Remember, the front of the restricted area and the entire restricted area are within the range of Su Dong!

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When the Greek team in the away locker room finalized the tactics of freezing Sporting Lisbon Trident in the second half, in the home locker room, Sudong, Ronnie, Quaresma, Albertini and Tonito also joined together. , murmured about tactics.

In the first half, they were tight, and there weren't many opportunities. In the second half, they simply moved more wings and opened the defense line. Albertini suggested that the Milan veteran has the most experience and the highest tactical attainments.

Mostly when I run out of neutral, or pass the ball one-on-one, I will definitely be able to send the ball into the penalty area. Ronnie said confidently.

He had just scored a goal in the first half, and he was in high spirits.

Leave the attack on the right to me. Quaresma said succinctly.

Su Dong glanced at him, thinking of a domestic word in his heart.

I praise my brother in society, and there are not many cruel words.

Then I will distribute the ball and support it from outside the penalty area, and the penalty area will wait for you to pass the ball! Su Dong laughed.

Don't worry, I promise to give you an assist! Ronnie raised his head arrogantly.

Then Su Dong goes to the restricted area, and I am in ambush outside the restricted area. Tonito also said.

Everyone muttered like this, and it seemed that it was quite the same thing.

Then it's settled! Albertini settled.

After everyone shouted cheers in unison, they dispersed.

At this time, the head coach Boloni had just walked into the locker room.

Our attack in the first half was good, but the score of 1-0 was not enough to ensure our promotion. We have to continue to strengthen our attack in the second half...

Listening to the head coach's analysis, Su Dong raised his eyebrows at Ronnie beside him, and laughed in unison.