[Football] Kaka and Margaret

"Before the game, I was obviously very depressed, thinking about what to do if I lose and get out of the game, but when the result really comes, I feel a little relieved. But even if I win, I can't qualify. It's really unsatisfactory QAQ" On the stadium, the rain was decreasing, and the rainwater made a dull sound when it hit the umbrella surface. Maggie's voice was not so clear in the rain curtain. look far away.

Kaka thought of the scene in the game, obviously Maggie was standing in front of him, an arm's length away, but at that time he felt that there was a natural barrier between them.Illusion, he shouldn't think so much.

Back at the hotel, even though it was less than an hour before the end of the game, many discussions had already been heard.Italy are the most lost winners of the night, but what can be said?Whether it's a coincidence or a calculation, if you let your own destiny be in the hands of others, you will always be dumb and eat coptis -- you can't tell the pain.In the football field, they tried their best and did not need sympathy.If this is a gamble, then the only thing you can do is to be willing to admit defeat.

The newspapers in the morning were also filled with criticism of Italy.Kaka carefully put it away, but Maggie thought about it all night, and finally found out the newspaper. This is her motherland, and no matter what Italy is like, she always loves it. After all, there is no child who does not love his mother.

"Actually, from 1996 to 2004, from Sacchi to Trapattoni, from the tie with Germany on June 6 to the tragic victory over Bulgaria on June 19, Italian football has been reincarnated for eight years. This is like the sentence repeated Countless truths: history is always surprisingly similar, or, to put it more rigorously: as long as you look for it deliberately, history can always have surprisingly similar fragments.

Eight years ago, the Italians, who had just lost to the Czech Republic, faced Germany in a life-and-death battle. They wanted to win to ensure their right to qualify.At that time, the Azzurri's offense was like a storm. In the first half, Zola's penalty kick was limply embraced by Cope. The small striker who studied under Maradona knelt on his knees, just like today, eight years later, the big man Defender Materazzi generally looked helpless.

Eight years ago, the Czechs in another field easily led Russia 2-0 in the first half, and everything was going in a direction that was unfavorable to Italy.It's like eight years later, on a rainy night in Guimaraes, Petrov's penalty put the Azzurri in the first 45 minutes.Italians have always been able to see a straw that seems to be enough to save their lives on the edge of the cliff, but this straw is not enough to support the Italians moving forward.

…History has shown us strikingly similar episodes, Sacchi at 89 minutes and Trapattoni at 89 minutes, at this same moment receiving final judgment from another arena.The Italians in grief can blame the Russians for not being persistent enough, and they can blame the Nordic brothers for not being kind enough, but why did they fail to let fate wander within their own control...God never coached Italy at that moment Hovering above their heads, there are only angry red-eyed Italian fans above their heads. Eight years ago, there was a strong and bald Italian fan who stretched out his middle finger expressionlessly towards the TV broadcast camera; but this time, the Italian, who had already had a premonition of his fate, even began to be stingy with his middle finger.

In addition to helping their fans get acquainted with the European Cup system, the Azzurri never left anything for the Italians. "

In the whole article, the last sentence is a real irony.Maggie just smiled after reading it, she is just an ordinary person, she can't change anything except scolding with others.

"Trapattoni is going to leave get out of class." This is what Kaka said, because Maggie couldn't stop her determination to read the newspaper, so he simply read it with Maggie.Maggie's state last night made him very worried, but after reading such a sharp commentary, he was still able to laugh, even if it was a bitter smile, it showed that at least he had recovered.

"I hope the next coach won't make the same mistakes. I don't want to care about who he is." Maggie stretched her waist and woke up from sleep, which gave her a little headache.Italy is already in the past tense. Since it is the past tense, she doesn't want to know more now. She is not interested, and she doesn't want these news to spoil her good mood of just wanting to go on vacation.

Before Italy was out, they ran around Portugal with them, chasing their games and making their holidays feel like work.Now, it's time to truly experience the holidays.

For example, to watch a game from another country, the first game of the quarter-finals a day later, the Portuguese-English battle is an option.

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Stepping into Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, such a very famous tourist city, is completely different from Guimarães, even better than Porto.Lisbon is located in the west of Portugal, with the Sintra Mountains in the north and the Tagus River in the south. It is less than 12 kilometers away from the Atlantic Ocean. It is the westernmost city in the entire European continent.On the Atlantic coast west of Lisbon, there is also this beautiful beach.

"Bathroom! Let's go somewhere for a day after the game. I haven't seen the sea yet." Although Italy is next to the Mediterranean Sea, can the Mediterranean Sea compare with the Atlantic Ocean?Can't!So when an opportunity to see the Atlantic Ocean is in front of you, how can you refuse it, especially now that it is summer, it is the right day.But it seems that there are no inappropriate days in Lisbon. As a city that doesn’t freeze in winter, isn’t hot in summer, and is sunny and warm like spring for most of the year, it’s really enviable to be able to go to the beach without choosing a day. What about QWQ

Kaka seemed to see Maggie's envy: "In fact, Sao Paulo is also. It's just a little far away from the sea. As a tropical city, it's more convenient."

"Let's talk about it later." Maggie coquettishly shook Kaka's arm, "Oh, it would be great if there was no winter in Milan." Holding a sense of fear, I don't know what's going on, obviously I never felt this way in winter before.Maggie, unable to figure out why, could only blame it on the price of being human.

It's hard to be a human QAQ

The stadium where the Portuguese-British battle took place is called the Stadium of Light, or it can be called the Stadium of Luz, because in Portuguese, "Luz" can be translated as light, so everyone prefers to call it the "Stadio of Light".The official name of this stadium is the Benfica Stadium, which is the home stadium of the Portuguese Super League powerhouse Benfica.

Although she watched the host's opening match, Maggie still didn't know much about this Portuguese team, but she knew a name, the name of the curly-haired boy, whose hair was so representative, she remembered it right away.As for England, the UK is still quite far from Italy. Maggie, who has never been abroad, is even less likely to know someone from the England team. Moreover, among the Serie A players she knows, there is no one from England, but it is also possible. It cannot be said so absolutely, she still knows Beckham!After all, who doesn't know who is a heartthrob, and she is also keen to watch the entertainment section about their family, gossip is human nature!

In this quarter-final, the stadium that can accommodate [-] spectators was packed, and the stands belonging to England fans and the stands belonging to Portuguese fans were clearly separated.Speaking of England's football hooligans are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, Maggie is glad that their seats are on the Portuguese side.Some time ago, the media reported the troubled news about England fans. It is always right to be careful.

England fans who are suddenly viewed with colored glasses: Unexpected disaster?

自1954年世界杯以来，英格兰从未在大赛中击败东道主。在4年前的欧洲杯小组赛上，英格兰在先进2球的情况下被葡萄牙3比2逆转。而2年前的世界杯，现任葡萄牙主帅斯科拉里率领当时的巴西队虽然先失球且罚下1人，但还是以2比1击败了埃里克森率领的英格兰队。英格兰上次在大赛中击败葡萄牙还要追溯到1966年在本土举办的世界杯。

England is too miserable.

"Didn't Scolari lead Brazil to win the World Cup? How did he become the coach of Portugal?" Maggie was still a little dazed when she heard Scolari's name. Since she was with Kaka, she went to Knowing some honors and basic knowledge of the Brazilian team, she also knows that the current Brazilian coach is Pedro.

Kaka: "I'm not very clear about the Football Association." After Maggie asked this question, she realized that she might have asked a stupid question, and she didn't want to know the answer.She didn't expect Kaka to answer, although the answer was no different from what she imagined.

"Look!" England's players on the pitch wore black veils on their sleeves. UEFA agreed to England's request to mourn an England fan who was assassinated and died a few days ago.At this moment, the warmth of football is enough to show that it uses its own way to pray for life. Football cannot be higher than life.The England fans who died were the ones who had an accident during the previous disturbance.

After a brief ceremony, the game officially began.On kick-off, Owen was ruled offside when receiving a pass from Rooney.Afterwards, the goalkeeper James kicked the ball with a big kick. Costinha made a fatal mistake when he cleared the header 30 meters in front of his goal. The ball was thrown into the penalty area and ambushed by Irving behind Carvalho and Andrade. Turning around on the side of the leg, he volleyed with the instep of his right foot 9 meters in front of the goal. Although the angle was not tricky, the Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo could only reach out with his bare hands at such a short distance, and the ball went past his Head flew into the door.In just 2 minutes and 24 seconds, Owen scored the fourth fastest goal in the history of the European Cup finals.It was also his 4th national team goal and he was among the top 26 goalscorers in the England team.

There was loud applause from the England fans. They applauded their golden boy and were excited for their national team to take the lead. This was a good start for England and it also boosted their morale.In the ensuing game, the rhythm on the court was suffocating.At one point, Maggie was staring at it, feeling like she was going to faint, and Kaka, oh, he was looking at Portugal_(:з"∠)_

In the 22nd minute, James made a long pass to the frontcourt. Rooney fought Andrade on the right side of the penalty area. His left ankle was stepped on by the opponent, and even his sneakers were stepped on. The referee Meyer sentenced Rooney to a foul.Rooney put on his shoes and returned to the field, but then sat on the ground and took off his shoes, and then went to the sidelines for treatment. England could only temporarily fight with 10 people.

"This foot...was terrible. I saw that his ankle seemed to be swollen." Maggie's sympathetic expression made Kaka a little happy, and Maggie's empathy ability was too strong.

"What if you are also stepped on by the opponent like this, what if the team doctor can't cure it... It's too scary QAQ" Okay, Kaka doesn't want to talk... I don't know where Maggie is thinking again , he chose to continue watching the game.

Rooney quickly returned to the field after treatment, but was immediately replaced by Vassell because his state was not suitable for continuing to play.Pu Tianya, who conceded a goal first, has been looking for opportunities to counterattack. Ronaldo's several breakthroughs with the ball were intercepted by the opponent, either conceding the ball or being pulled down. Curly hair, his eyes seem to glance at the stands, but it's not very obvious.If it weren't for Maggie's amazing powers of observation, she wouldn't have noticed it all at once.Following his line of sight, Maggie saw a girl, okay, she got it.

During the intermission, Maggie saw that beautiful girl leave. She was a little itchy, her gossip soul was burning, and she really wanted to see her. Last time, it was a field away, and she didn’t see clearly_( :з"∠) ＿ But let her go up to strike up a conversation, she is still timid, not too daring.However, when Maggie was still wondering whether to leave to catch up and have a look, she came back.This is very embarrassing... It seems that it is destined, okay.

At the beginning of the second half, Figo would do it on the left side. Maniche shot with his right foot 20 meters in front of the goal and was confiscated by Ricardo.In the subsequent game, both sides came and went. Maggie paid special attention to Beckham. In the 55th minute, Beckham intercepted the ball from Figo and broke through. Costinha tackled from behind him, and was caught Yellow card given.

England changed players and prepared to strengthen the midfield defense.Not long after, Portugal also made substitutions. Scolari would rather sacrifice the midfield defense and strengthen the wing attack.This is also a very interesting scene, as if the tip of a needle is pointing at the wheat.

In the 69th minute, Gomez was stepped on by Terry and fell to the ground.In the 70th minute, Beckham took a corner kick from the right, and Terry's header was confiscated by Ricardo 17 meters in front of the goal, completing England's first shot in the second half.In the 74th minute, Figo made a low shot with his right foot 26 meters in front of the goal. James dropped the ball and the ball rolled out of the baseline.Figo was about to take a tactical corner kick on the left side, but the fourth official on the sidelines held up his substitution card, and he was replaced by Postiga. On the captain's armband.Maggie looked at Figo's back, feeling a little lonely, not knowing what was going on in his heart right now.

In the 78th minute, Costa replaced Miguel. Portugal ran out of substitutions. The England team chose to continue to strengthen the defense and also changed individuals.In the 82nd minute, Portugal's two cup substitutes cooperated. Simao made a low pass from the left and was blocked by Beckham. Simao took the ball again with his right foot. The ball headed into the far corner and finally tied the score.Scolari's bet.Bo finally succeeded, his facial expressions were extremely complicated, and he was almost dizzy with excitement.The tears of the Portuguese female fans in the stands also left an impression on Maggie. She must have cried like this when she was watching Italy, but she cried much uglier than them, which was a bit embarrassing.Postiga only scored 6 goal in Tottenham Hotspur's 18 Premier League games this season, and was rated as a parallel import by the English media.

Now the two sides are back on the starting line.In the 90th minute, at the last moment of the official match, Hargreaves intercepted the ball from the left and was brought down by Maniche. Beckham took a free kick. Campbell shook his head from the edge of the penalty area and hit the goal on the crossbar. A header from 2 meters into the net, however, Campbell's celebration froze immediately, because Terry interfered with goalkeeper Ricardo picking the ball, the referee signaled the game to continue, the goal was invalid.Portugal quickly launched a counterattack, and Costa's shot from the front of the penalty area was high. The two teams did not score in the 3-minute stoppage time.The referee blew his whistle to end the second half and the game entered overtime.

This is the second time for Maggie to watch an extra-time game. The last time was the UEFA Champions League quarter-final match between Milan and Deportivo. The extra-time game and the penalty shootout afterward were the most exciting for Maggie since she watched the game. For a moment, the nerves were tense, and the scene of not daring to take a big breath is still vivid in my mind.Now it is facing overtime again, but the two sides of the game on the field have nothing to do with her. She is just a pure neutral fan, neither on the side of England nor on the side of Portugal.The mood suddenly changed.

The silver ball system was adopted in overtime, and both teams used up their substitutions.At the end of the first half of overtime, the two teams are still 1-1, which means that the game must be played for 120 minutes.In the 110th minute, Portugal steals the ball from the backcourt and counterattacks. Costa's midfielder breaks through the left rib. After wading through Figo Neville, he volleys vigorously with his right foot from 17 meters in front of the goal. The ball hits the lower edge of the crossbar. In the goal, Portugal overtook the score, and Gomez jumped up to celebrate Costa's goal.The England fans in the stands looked desperate. Is Portugal going to win?

Portugal was not happy for long. In the 115th minute, Gary Neville made a cross to win a corner kick. Beckham took it out from the right. Terry then nodded the ball back to the goal. Lampard stopped the ball with his left foot and was 7 meters in front of the goal. Turned around and shot with his right foot into the lower right corner, England tied 2-2.

The author has something to say:

I wish the motherland a happy birthday! ! !

＿(:з"∠)＿[-] words, I’m going to waste it

This chapter is actually not finished, but I don't want to write any more

So see you in the rest of the next chapter

The next chapter will be updated, and it will be No. [-] without accident.