bayedsolid Chapter 223 Deadlock
Chapter 223 Deadlock
Chapter 223 Deadlock
In the dressing room of the visiting team Zaragoza, although the team is not behind, everyone is not in a bad mood.
Anyone who is besieged by opponents like this will feel bad.
But after seeing Zheng Long coming in, everyone's mood improved a lot.
Playing against Barcelona, Zaragoza's players will also have some concerns.
After all, facing Barcelona for the first time in La Liga, Suarez broke Zheng Long's gate with a ghost ball.
Caused Zaragoza to lose Pisa.
They are also a little afraid that this situation will happen again.
Zheng Long saw that everyone's emotions were not very high. He knew that at this time, everyone should be untied, and they should not be allowed to go on stage with a heavy heart.
He smiled and clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention, and said.
"Guys, it's Barcelona, and we've still kept a clean sheet, which means we've done well. In the second half we continued to play like this! If we have the chance, give the ball to Nani, Joaquin, and let them counterattack. No If there is an opportunity, then stick to it. Our task in this game is very simple. Keep a draw and win! It would be the best if we can take away an away goal. But a draw is also acceptable for us, we can go back to home Let's settle the battle!"
Pause, he joked.
"Now, I don't think anyone will doubt my strength, think that I can't keep the goal, let Barcelona return without success!"
Everyone heard Zheng Long's self-praise, but no one thought he was bragging and talking big.
They became reassured and saw the players visibly relaxed.
Vallejo responded with a smile. "You're an interceptor. You're a wall of sighs that can only frustrate your opponent! How could you not be able to defend the goal!"
Zheng Long took the opportunity to say: "Then what are you worried about? In the second half, we will continue to play defensive counterattacks! Come on, let us leave the Nou Camp with high spirits. We won today, and I invite everyone to go to the bar. I will pay for all expenses!"
Hearing Zheng Long said he won, he invited everyone to the bar.He pays all expenses!
"Oh yeah... I didn't expect that the dragon would finally be proud again. It's hard!"
Nani shouted angrily: "No! He is still so stingy. He just saw that our chances of winning this game are not high, so he is willing to be generous."
Hearing Nani's reminder, Vallejo suddenly screamed and said, "Dragon, you are such an idiot!"
Zheng Long spread his hands and said, "I'm not trying to motivate everyone to work hard! How about this! If you win, I invite you to the bar. If you win, I invite you to the best restaurant in Catalonia. If you lose Everyone, go back and practice with me!"
Hearing the rewards and punishments proposed by Zheng Long, Pedro said cooperatively: "Oh, it's from McGay. Long wants us to run and break our legs to win the game!"
"It's interesting to have rewards and punishments! If you win, let's celebrate. If you lose, everyone will practice more!" Zheng Long said with a smile.
Zheng Long's encouragement revived the atmosphere of the team.
Popovich nodded in satisfaction.
Zheng Long is more mature!
It is indeed a very lucky thing for the team to have a stable and outstanding goalkeeper like Zheng Long.
The home team, Barcelona's dressing room.
The team has not opened up the situation yet, and everyone is still anxious.
In the locker room in the past, Barcelona's players were very active most of the time, but today they fell into collective silence.
Neymar didn't have a decent chance in the first half, and now everyone is in a bad mood.He didn't dare to joke casually anymore.
Suarez and Neymar, the two usually hottest guys, were silent, and the others were not much better.
Iniesta sat in his seat and looked at Neymar, Suarez, and Messi, who is now the ace of the team, across a few people.
Seeing that Messi, who is outstanding in football skills, was silent, he didn't say a word.
He shook his head involuntarily.
The team and even the fans want Messi to be the captain of the team and let him take over the banner of Barcelona.
But this recognized Maradona II really does not have Maradona's leadership style.
In the years of communication, Iniesta has been very clear.
This Messi can become the tactical core of the team, but he is not capable of being the leader of the team.
Puyol has always been the leader of the locker room before, and now he is gone.Harvey can suppress a group of players by virtue of his qualifications and strength.
But Messi, an Argentine, coupled with his lack of a strong personality, usually relies on his skills to win, and he can still make the team calm.
But when it comes to a critical moment, or when the game is anxious.
How many players are willing to listen to his command?
When the team is against the wind, can he arouse the fighting spirit of the whole team and reverse the game?
At this moment, Barcelona coach Luis Enrique walked in.
He was in a bad mood.
Barcelona didn't score in the first half, which is not what he wanted to see.
He walked into the locker room and saw that the players were a little depressed.
He clapped his palms twice, and he shouted loudly.
"We didn't lose, they were lucky to escape the first half, it was just the effort of that guy."
"That guy is great. But he's just one person after all. The victory will be ours. Just like the last time we won against each other."
"We continued to suppress the opponent in the second half, but in the second half we had to be more patient and seize opportunities. Long-range shots and direct free kicks were not allowed. In fact, except for shots from the small penalty area, other shots were not allowed."
"We all know that the opponent's reaction is very sensitive. Except for the shot from the small penalty area, all other shots cannot fly past the gate guarded by him!"
"It's difficult. But we're Barcelona. We have the ability to pass the ball straight into the goal. When it comes to finding shots in the penalty area, I'm sure you can do it! Isn't it? This is our home ground, I believe. You can definitely beat them!"
Players will feel a little tired when they are in it, and they need to play a first half.
Many times players are not ready to judge the situation.
The guidance of the head coach can make the players quickly understand how to play in the second half.
After a 15-minute break, the game continued.
Zaragoza kicks off first.But to the disappointment of Barcelona players and fans alike.
Zaragoza didn't pull it out at all, and planned to attack Barcelona.
They are still shrinking back, ready to play a defensive counterattack.
Barcelona has a bunch of talented players.
But when Zaragoza's players were hoarded at the back, there was no space.
It is not easy for Barcelona to play the smooth offense of the past.
More often, you can only rely on individual performance.
Sometimes, Messi also knows that he has to stand up and inspire his teammates.
But by giving speeches, by shouting loudly to motivate his teammates, Messi can't do it.
He wants to help the team through his own efforts.
Seeing that it is not easy to receive the ball in the frontcourt.He retreated to the middle and asked for the ball.
Received a pass from Iniesta.
Pedro ran over to intercept immediately.
After receiving the ball, Messi noticed the opponent's approach.
Messi kicked the ball back with his heel and passed it between Pedro's feet.
He turned sharply and passed Pedro.
Pedro saw that the opponent was about to rush over, and he quickly wanted to reach out and grab the opponent's clothes to slow down the opponent's speed.
Anyway, at this distance, the referee will award a free kick at most.
A free kick at this distance is nothing to Zaragoza, who has an interceptor.
The most important thing is to give the team time to regroup.
But when his hand just grabbed the opponent's clothes, Messi's hand first supported the opponent's chest to prevent the opponent from approaching. At the same time, it also prevented the opponent's hand from using strength.
Pedro failed to catch the opponent in the first place, and Messi rushed over directly.
He caught up with the football again and dribbled towards the penalty area!
The ball is divided!
The Barcelona players saw that Messi passed Pedro, and hurriedly moved to open up space and take away the defensive players at the same time.
The defensive midfielder Galareta stepped forward, trying to break the ball at Messi's feet.
At this time, Pedro also accelerated again to catch up.
Messi pretended to break through to the left, feigning to deceive the opponent's center of gravity.
In the next step, use the inside of the left instep to push the ball to the right foot, and use the arch of the right foot to push in the forward direction to accelerate the ball away.
"Messi quickly threw off the defender! He passed two people in a row!"
"Zaragoza is in danger!"
Seeing Messi dribble past 2 people in a row, he continued to dribble forward.
Seeing this familiar scene in front of them, the Barcelona players immediately stood up and cheered for Messi.
They hope that Messi can use his skills to help Barcelona open the situation and bring victory as before.
Messi was about to hit the penalty area, and Vallejo also rushed over at this time.
Seeing that Messi was about to lift his foot to shoot, he flew out quickly, stretching out his foot to block his shot.
But this is simply Messi's false move.
Seeing Vallejo stretch out his foot to stop him, he immediately dunked the ball and slipped past him!
Vallejo, who was lying on the ground, could only watch Messi go to the small penalty area.
Zhang Lu shouted in surprise. "Messi breaks through, he hits the goal..."
"This is a feint!"
"He dribbled the ball through 3 people in a row and penetrated Zaragoza's entire defense. Now he hits Zheng Long single-handedly!"
"Can Zheng Long stop Messi's shot? Continue to protect Zaragoza's goal?"
(End of this chapter)