Ground football: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him

"Be aggressive, both the ball and the player; we must leave one behind!"

"Letting them cross the ball and let their attacking players combine in our defensive zone is already a defensive failure! It's not about waiting for them to cross the ball in the penalty area and then failing when they get to it!"

Judging from the expressions on the Moreirense players' faces, it was clear that many of them only understood what Triguera meant by defense at this moment.

It turned out to be the case.

No wonder the coach was so angry, because what everyone did before was the complete opposite of what the coach wanted to see.

"I know it's hard to change everyone's defensive habits immediately. I will arrange specific defensive coordination and training later," Triguera continued. "In the upcoming games, I won't make things difficult for everyone; there's no need for everyone to rush out."

"Kilop, in front of your defensive zone, when the opponent's main attacking player has the ball and is preparing to attack, you need to rush out of the penalty area and put enough pressure on them. You don't necessarily have to completely dive out, but you need to have the attitude to dive. You understand defense, you should be able to do this well."

"Marcelo, you need to get out there before Gillop. He's there to cover for you defensively, understand?"

"I can accept the opponent crossing the ball into your defensive zone. But I cannot accept you doing nothing about it!"

A series of arrangements were made.

Many players may not be able to fully understand it.

For example, in terms of position, Macedo actually needs to fill in for Gilop, who moves laterally.

However, in practice, when Kirop doesn't move laterally, he needs to cover for Marcelo, who has moved out to defend.

If their teamwork isn't good enough, there will be gaps in the mid lane, which is very dangerous.

But even so... it's better than not setting it up at all.

The second half begins.

Penafil also made some special arrangements.

They primarily attacked Morales' right flank, focusing their attacks on Alex.

Because Alex's defense is really not good; even when he holds his position, he is often easily beaten.

Fortunately, Moreirense's defense became more aggressive, denying the opposing attacking players sufficient time to organize their play.

The opponent's crosses and crosses were disrupted three times in a row.

Sixty-seventh minute.

Morelens launched an attack down the left flank, and after Alex was pinned down, this became Morelens' only opening.

However, Ronaldo, who was somewhat hesitant to use fancy moves, was dispossessed by the opponent.

He had been repeatedly knocked down by his opponent, and the opponent's verbal threats made him realize that fancy moves were no longer effective, so he just lay down as soon as he received the ball these past few times.

Without variation, the opponent naturally seized the rhythm, and we lost possession of the ball several times in a row.

Peñafil made several passes in the midfield and backfield, eventually getting the ball to Alex's side.

The Alex brand large colander was used again.

The opponent made a triangular back pass.

This time, Kirop and Fonte couldn't prevent the goal from happening.

One to two!

Peñafil pulled one back.

Their morale was higher, and their attack was more threatening.

70th minute.

Deng Kai, who already had a yellow card, was in good form and made a backcourt interception.

He kicked the defender away with a long kick, then dribbled laterally to regain his rhythm, without launching a sudden attack.

After seeing his center forward Anderson in position, Deng Kai launched a high ball from the backfield directly to Anderson.

Anderson held off the opposing defensive midfielder, controlled the ball with his chest, and then raised his arms to protect it.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Flavio started making runs, drawing away several defenders.

At this moment, Deng Kai also moved forward.

Anderson passed the ball back to Deng Kai, and then made a run to receive Deng Kai's pass.

As a result, Deng Kai used a Marseille turn to get past the pressing center-back head-on.

With the defensive midfielder pulled aside by Anderson, a huge gap appeared in front of Deng Kai.

boom!

Deng Kai accelerated with a flick of the ball, advancing through the middle and heading straight for the goalkeeper.

Penafil's other center-back quickly came over to cover.

Deng Kai's feet flew across the soccer ball repeatedly as he pedaled wildly.

In this match, something that had disappeared from Cristiano Ronaldo reappeared in Deng Kai.

As Deng Kai increased his number of bicycles, the opposing team continued to retreat.

Finally, the other party couldn't hold back any longer.

Stretch your leg!

boom!

Deng Kai flicked the ball with his right foot, but it got caught on the opponent's shin, causing him to fall forward.

"Foul! That's definitely a foul!"

"Oh! We've waited! This spot!"

"When Deng Kai was cycling, it seemed he had already stepped into a restricted area!"

"Yes, Deng Kai had already stepped into the penalty area when he dribbled the ball!"

"Penalty! It's a penalty! The referee is showing a yellow card! Peñafil's center-back is protesting; he looks utterly helpless!"

"But it's no use, the referee for this yellow-mark package is definitely in!"

"Moreirense's first penalty taker was... transferred, the second penalty taker was... also transferred, and the third penalty taker was Altino, but he's on the bench right now, this..."

Deng Kai stood at the penalty spot, holding the soccer ball, his eyes resolute.

Anderson, who had intended to take the penalty kick, wisely withdrew from the penalty area.

Deng Kai almost got into a fight with someone on the court today.

He must really want to respond with a goal.

At the same time, he did indeed perform at the level of a midfield maestro on the field, and he earned the penalty himself, so he was certainly qualified to take it.

In addition, his joint "discipline" of his teammates with Triguera during halftime was also impressive, giving the impression that he was about to become a locker room leader.

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Look at Ronaldo, who used to take more penalty kicks than Deng Kai in the youth training team, he didn't ask for a penalty kick, did he?

Cristiano Ronaldo must be cursing under his breath. Although he scored a goal in this match, his overall performance was poor, that's a fact.

How could he have the confidence to ask me for a penalty kick at a time like this?

Then why doesn't Kai slap him back?

Well played, if it's a penalty, Kai will naturally know to pass it to me.

If they don't play well, there's nothing that can be done if Kai comes.

Cristiano Ronaldo is keeping a calm mindset; Deng Kai is probably the only player he won't contest for penalties.

After all, we'll still have to rely on Kai to make pancakes in the future.

boom!

Deng Kai's penalty kick was decisive, a powerful shot that went to the right.

Penafil's goalkeeper thought Duncan was going to do something fancy, so he took a Panenka penalty. Isn't that the kind of showy kicking style that young people love?

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So he stood in the middle without moving, and in the end he could only kneel down, without even making a save.

Three to one!

Moreirense sealed the victory!

In the 80th minute, Triguera replaced Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been brought down before he could even get going.

Despite his poor performance, Ronaldo remains the team's most dangerous player. Once he adapts to the pace of the Portuguese Second Division, he will definitely be a Golden Boot contender. He cannot be easily injured.

In the 85th minute, Triguera substituted Duncan again because Duncan had a yellow card. A second yellow card would result in a red card, which would be somewhat disadvantageous. Although it had only been one game, everyone had already realized that this team couldn't do without Duncan.

In the 88th minute, Moreirense, having lost his attacking threat and midfield maestro, conceded a goal.

I like playing football on the ground: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him.