Xu Zhu's Successor's Football Journey

Chapter 158 Scolari's Turtle Tactics (1)

Wang Li's goal pulled the England team back from the abyss of elimination, and showed fans all over the world what it means to be ---
Fight back quickly! !

12 seconds, just 12 seconds! !

The ball spanned the entire pitch, from goalkeeper James all the way to the Portuguese net! !
This highly efficient counterattack even stunned the two head coaches on the benches on both sides of the court. During the whole process, they didn't even have the time to react. It's just time to bow your head and say something, just like Scolari, who was discussing the post-match press conference with assistant coach Martel just now...

However, in an instant, he was no longer in the mood.

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After scoring the goal, Wang Li ran frantically from the Portuguese goal to the west stand. During the run, he also performed two somersaults, which caused the applause and cheers of the fans in the stands to usher in a new climax!
This is his fifth goal in this European Cup, and another goal worth ten thousand dollars!

At this time, Eriksson on the sidelines was also flushed with excitement. He originally thought that the team was about to fail. He was ready to bear the reprimand from the fans and the media, even though he had completed the bottom line given by the FA — into the quarterfinals.

But now, he has another chance to change the history of the England team!
Yes, change history!
Since the 1954 World Cup, England has never defeated the host in a big game: in the European Cup group stage four years ago, England was reversed 3-2 by Portugal with two goals ahead; and in the World Cup two years ago, The Brazil team led by the current Portuguese coach Scolari conceded the first goal and sent off one man, but still defeated Eriksson's England team 1-2.The last time England beat Portugal in a major competition, it even dates back to the 1 World Cup held on home soil.

And now, they have another chance.

After calming down, Eriksson immediately turned his head and looked towards the bench. He was about to use the last substitution spot: Campbell went off, Bridget went on, and at the same time the Portuguese team also raised a substitution sign: Costinha Go down, go up Simeon.

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"Oh, his body is amazing! He can do that kind of action!" In the VIP box, the eldest sister looked at Rita enviously at Victoria, and then teased: "Is it the same on the bed?"

Rita was taken aback for a moment, but immediately realized, her face flushed with shame, "We didn't..."

"I know, you are just his manager!" Victoria affirmed.

"Puchi...!" The women around laughed, which made Rita even more embarrassed. Just like Wang Li, she was also thinking at this time: "It doesn't matter if we really did something, but we really just hugged each other. Just fell asleep...', nothing really happened?
Luckily though, the gossip girls immediately turned the conversation on to others, like newcomer Furtado, as Brigi finally came off the bench...

'His skills in bed... are really good? '

Rita blinked her big eyes and stared at the excited black-haired boy in the arena, thinking shyly.

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The characteristic of the silver ball system is that the two teams must play the first half of overtime. If the first half is decided, then there is no need for the second half of overtime. This system was introduced by the European Football Association in 2002. It was implemented in February 2003, and this time the European Cup adopted this system.

The 90-minute game, with a score of 2:2, brought the two teams back to the original point. They are about to enter overtime and use the silver ball system to decide the winner.

At this moment, the players on the field of the two teams have almost no physical strength. Perhaps the next game will be more of a competition of perseverance!
Five minutes passed in a blink of an eye, and the players of the two teams also stood up again, waiting for the referee to blow his whistle.

Wang Li looked at Owen, who was panting beside him, and felt a little worried, "Michael, are you okay?" Irving's physical fitness was originally a weakness, but now he played the whole game, and even had to play at least 15 minutes of overtime. , how does this allow him to continue kicking?

Owen raised his head and smiled, grinned and gasped twice, waved his hands, indicating that he was fine.

"As soon as you have the ball, pass it to me, I have plenty of energy!"

"Well, okay!" Owen gave Wang Li a thumbs up, indicating that there is no problem.

"Beep..." With a whistle, the overtime period began.

The Portuguese team attacked first, and after a few passes, the ball immediately reached the half of the England team, but Phil Neville tripped C. Ronaldo who was trying to break through on the wing. The referee Corina gave him a yellow card. However, this yellow card was worth something, because it effectively prevented the rhythm of the Portuguese team's attack, and even captain Beckham gave Phil a thumbs up.

Sometimes foul play is also an art.
Costa took a set kick and passed it directly to C. Ronaldo. The latter picked a pass to the penalty area. Postiga in the penalty area tried to get out of position and lobbed the ball, but the ball hit Terry in the face!Postiga immediately complained to Collina about Terry's handball, but received no response.

The Portuguese team took a corner kick from the left. Gomez headed the ball 7 meters in front of the goal, but it was cleared by Gary Neville who was guarding the back post.

As soon as the overtime period started, the Portuguese team showed its offensive fangs and launched an attack one after another around the England goal. This is Scolari's tactic, using offense to destroy the opponent. As long as they can score a goal, Portugal The team basically locked the victory, and he didn't want to drag it to the end of overtime, then the game would be out of his control.

Obviously, Eriksson thought so too, he hurried to the sidelines and gestured, telling the players to step up their offense!
On the court, as the game progressed slowly, the situation on the court gradually got out of Scolari's control, all because England's No. 21 black-haired boy was too threatening!

Wang Li played in the second half, so he is still very physically fit, but now, most of the players on the court are exhausted, which gives him enough opportunities to perform, even if Irving can't run at all, but just Relying on himself, he provoked the banner of the entire England team's offense!

In the 94th minute of the game, Beckham made a diagonal pass to Gerrard. The latter kicked the pass, and the ball was delivered to Wang Li who was on the sideline of the penalty area. Without even thinking about it, he turned around and volleyed the ball. Wiping the left goal post and popping the bottom line, Scolari was shocked in a cold sweat.

Just 1 minute later, C. Ronaldo made a mistake in a wide pass and was directly intercepted by Bridget. With a long pass, the ball was handed over to Lampard. Lampard shook Deco and made a diagonal pass. Rolling in the direction of the ball, he stopped the ball, knocked back, turned around, and chased the ball in one go, and directly threw away Andrade who was sticking to his side. He took two steps, and in the running rhythm, he hit the goal directly from a small angle. Cardo lifted the crossbar with one hand.

Beckham sent a corner kick, Wang Liyun used the "Flying Yao Technique" to get ahead of the opponent, and headed the goal. Unfortunately, the header was a bit straight, and the ball flew directly into Ricardo's arms.

Ever since England came to their senses and started to counterattack, the Portuguese team's goal has been suffering a lot. If it wasn't for Ricardo's performance and a lot of luck, the England team had already overtaken the score. This situation made Portuguese fans While thinking about it, it also excited the England fans. Even though they had shouted the whole game, they still kept shouting in hoarse voices.

For England's victory --- worth it! !
(End of this chapter)