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Chapter 468 Antonio's Defensive Team

The reason why Gao Yuan didn't replace Antonio, who was very difficult to defend, was because of his considerations.

First, Antonio didn't make a big mistake. Replacing him hastily is disrespect for a meritorious veteran.

Second, he is currently one of the best defensive players in the team. Although the defense is tight, his experience and willpower also play an important role. If other players come up, the effect may not be good.

Third, he has enough prestige to command his teammates to help defend.In addition, Gao Yuan also wanted to take the opportunity to observe Antonio's ability to read and understand the game, which was related to the decision Gao Yuan had just made before.

Fourth, and most importantly, the situation is not that bad.

Although Porto, relying on the advantages of the home court, gave full play to the characteristics of the two wingers and formed many threatening offenses.Maritimo is a bit tight defensively, but this does not mean that they have no power to fight back.

In fact, in the first 25 minutes, the two sides presented a state of "fighting each other".

Similar to Porto, who launch a threatening attack from the wing every few minutes, Maritimo also frequently uses his own characteristics to threaten the opponent's goal.

In the second minute, center Dzeko leaned on the opponent's central defender, turned around and volleyed suddenly, threatening the opponent's goal.

In the 9th minute, Vukovic flashed an open space at the front of the penalty area and shot a long shot, which shocked the opponent's goalkeeper into a cold sweat.

In the 13th minute, Maritimo, who had just been threatened by the opponent Tres, quickly relied on Wang Zi's personal ability to shoot from the far corner after passing two people.

In the 16th minute, Maritimo suddenly pressed from a high position. After Zhou Yong made a steal in the front court, because there was no suitable point for the ball in a hurry, he had no choice but to go straight.

In the 23rd minute, a corner kick was taken, and Wen Jun's header grabbed the point, rubbing the crossbar slightly higher.

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Compared with Porto's offense, Maritimo's attack methods are more abundant, with more firepower points, forming a multi-point blooming situation.

Maritimo and Porto are like two brave boxers. In the boxing ring, you punch each other, punching to the flesh, not giving in to each other. It just depends on who can't hold it first and is knocked to the ground.

Such an open offensive scene made the 5 spectators in the Dragon Stadium very addicted. The huge momentum in the stands surged like huge waves with the tide of offensive from both sides.

So much so that the TV commentator exclaimed: "It's so exciting! It is indeed the pinnacle of the Portuguese Super League this season! Porto and Maritimo have joined forces to stage a visual feast for the fans!"

The audience enjoyed watching, but the head coaches of both sides, Gao Yuan and Conceicao, had black lines all over their faces.

These two coaches with different nationalities, different ages, and different experiences all have the same thought in their minds at the moment: Damn, the opponent is really strong!
The former Juventus coach Allegrini once famously said: "Compared with the soul-stirring 3:2, I prefer a steady 1:0."

And this mentality is also a general portrayal of the majority of football coaches.

The fans are not afraid of big things when watching the excitement. Of course, they hope to score as many goals as possible, but winning or losing is related to the job of the coach. From the moment the referee blew the opening whistle, their hearts will burst, and every time they score a goal, their hearts will tremble heavily. If there is a goal battle, they may have a heart attack!

However, the current situation is that the brave wins when they meet on a narrow road, and no one can back down. Whoever retreats first will lose his momentum first, and whoever retreats will die!

Since there is no way to retreat, let's round up our arms and start doing it!

After 30 minutes of the game, Porto still relied on two wing attacks.

Tres made a comeback.

He was full of confidence. According to his previous experience, Antonio couldn't defend himself at all.

Crossing Antonio is like crossing the road at 4 or 5 o'clock in the morning, just pass by casually.

But soon he discovered that this time the situation seemed to be a little different.

Wang Zi has been closely following him, constantly trying to interfere with his dribbling.

Fortunately, Tres has a strong body, and his dribbling skills are strong enough. While fighting with Wang Zi, he dribbles forward.

At this moment, the Chinese midfielder who was as strong as an orangutan also leaned over.

Telles knew that this defensive midfielder was a natural bandit with a strong stealing ability.It's already very difficult for me to entangle with Wang Zi one-on-one. If the other party comes with a helper, the ball will definitely be broken.

So he hurriedly passed the ball to Shoya Nakajima who responded.

As soon as the ball was passed, when the opponent's defensive attention was on the ball, Telles suddenly stepped forward.

This is a routine that Porto has practiced repeatedly. The Japanese with strong passing ability will definitely be able to pass the ball.

Sure enough, Shoya Nakajima understood, and with a straight pass, he passed through the defenses of Wang Zi and Zhou Yong.

Tres has started at full speed, like a running bull, unstoppable.

"I'll go, you make up!" Telles heard Antonio calling his teammates to help defend.

Facing Antonio, who was blocking his only way, he ran at high speed and made a big trip, passing the opponent who was already standing dead.

Antonio has a lot of defensive experience. Although he missed the ball, he stretched his legs to expand the defensive area as much as possible.

It was this crucial leg stretch that made Telles dodge to the side, and his forward speed slowed down slightly.

When Telles went to chase the ball again, suddenly a big man shot out diagonally, and with a shovel, he intercepted the ball.

But it was Qusay who had just been replaced by Antonio.

Maritimo combined the strength of the four to prevent Porto's attack by the wing duo this time.

It seems to be more defense than less, and a lot of manpower is restrained by the opponent, but defense is defense.

Gao Yuan applauded and shouted to the players: "Good Job!"

Compared with a successful interception, he values ​​the defensive organization of the players more this time.

The four-person team on the right side formed an organic whole under the command of Antonio's shouts, following defense, assisting defense, and standing in an orderly manner, and the organization was well organized.

Antonio alone may not be able to prevent Teles, but the team he commands can stop the opponent's advance.

After that, Telles rushed a few more times, but under the command of Antonio, the attack was strangled in the cradle by the defensive team on the right.

Unable to open the situation on the right side, Porto's offense is like a broken arm, and they can only hit people with one arm.

Porto coach Conceicao looked anxious, but he couldn't ask Telles to do more, after all, he had already attracted the defensive attention of the other four.On the contrary, he had to enlighten his players:

"If you can't get in, don't rush in! The opponent's defensive center of gravity is now on the side, try to pass the ball to the center!"

Tres did exactly that.

Seeing that he couldn't penetrate from the side, he passed the ball to Shoya Nakajima in the middle.

Shoya Nakajima received the coach's instructions, and quickly continued to transition the ball to the middle, hitting Mosa Marega's feet.

But Maritimo's defensive line rotated quickly, and Wen Jun appeared in front of Mosa Marega for the first time.

Seeing that there was no space, Marega crossed to striker partner Suarez. At this time, Qusay had returned to his position and caught Suarez. Suarez passed the ball back and came to Nakajima Shoya's feet again.

As soon as the Japanese received the ball, he suddenly slanted the ball to the front left wing!
Porto's offensive engine is on the side, no matter how you play, the ball will naturally develop to the side.

And this trick of hitting the middle is also to confuse the opponent, and the final ultimate move is still on the side.

According to past experience, after a pass in the middle, the opponent's players should be attracted away, and there is a big gap on the side.

But after the ball was passed, he realized that Antonio was standing on his passing line, as if he had been waiting for a long time, and easily blocked the ball!

The experience and prediction of the veteran played a role!As long as the opponent doesn't hit him directly, he has a great chance to intercept the ball!
This is the ability of a good defensive player to read the game and understand the game!

Gao Yuan waved his fist excitedly on the sidelines, "It's beautiful! This is what I want!"

(End of this chapter)