[Football] Crown of Thorns

After a short rest day, the Portuguese team waited until the quarter-finals after a week of rest.

On July 2018, 7, the third match of the World Cup quarter-finals, the match between Portugal and Italy will be staged at the Sochi Olympic Stadium.

During the warm-up before the game, Gama caught a glimpse of a player from the Italian team. He covered his face and turned his head.

"what happened?"

Moutinho looked up at him.

The corners of Gama's lips twisted, "Balotelli!"

Speaking of it, this Italian striker who is known as Bashen played in Liverpool, but when this neurotic knife performed well, he didn’t know what he was doing when he performed poorly. He caused a lot of trouble. Before the Italian national team 16 The European Cup did not even call up the Italian golden boy because of his poor performance. In the first stage of the 18 World Cup qualifiers, Ventura, the new coach of the Italian national team, called forward Pellet, who played in the Far East and played for the Chinese Super League Shandong Luneng team. Balotelli with 5 goals was called up.However, in the second stage of the World Cup qualifiers, Balotelli, who performed well in Ligue [-], was still called up by the national team when the performance of many forwards in the Italian team could not be said to be good.

But Balotelli is still the maverick Bashen. Even in the World Cup, he still maintains his characteristics. In the first game of the group stage, he scored twice to help the Italian team win the opponent. However, in the second game, he was sent off for "forcibly kissing" the opponent after a foul, which resulted in the failure to play in the third group match... In the interview, when asked about the "forcibly kissing" incident, Bashen replied: : I wonder if I will be fined!It turns out that they will really be punished! ! !

That's a big exclamation mark on his face! ! !

Onlookers eating melons: Hahahahaha...

The Italian team was stunned by Bashen: ==

In the second round of the group, ten players fought, and in the third round, there was no strong forward. If the Italian team hadn't finally used the overall tactics to wear down their opponents, it may not be possible for them to make it out of the group...

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"But seriously, have you ever thought about the guy he kissed?"

So seeing that characteristic star, Gama didn't want to be seen by him at all.

After hearing Gama's question, Moutinho nodded, "Kissing is nothing, it's just being kissed in a game, it's a bit..."

"No matter how the game is, there will definitely be this scene in the highlights in the future."

"Haha, speaking of it, I know the guy who was kissed..."

"real……"

Realizing that there was gossip, the teammates who quickly gathered around opened their eyes and ears.

Not far away, the captain C Luo, who was pretending to be serious, wanted to hear it but pretended not to care, coughed twice, but no one paid any attention to him.

Because the good teammates who love to gossip have already abandoned him.

As for Gama, he was obviously the one who raised the topic, but at this moment he was already hiding outside the crowd, smiling at Ronaldo.

The sound of sighing and sighing hahaha came out continuously, and Jia Ma, who found the coach staring at the group of idiots, smiled slightly and walked away calmly.

He doesn't need to listen, someone will tell him anyway.

Hehe, you don't warm up well but gossip and chat together, wait for the coach to clean up you!

Ronaldo glanced at his lively teammates, then at Gama, who was calm and calm, and felt his head hurt a little.

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"Shiko!"

The players who were bombarded by the coach returned to the locker room in desperation, only to find that Gama and Ronaldo had already cleaned up and listened to music.

Veloso came over, "You didn't remind us."

"Reminder of what?"

Gama looked up blankly.

Moutinho: You pretend!You pretend again!

Jia Ma still looked at the past with very innocent eyes, "What are you talking about?"

After swearing, Veloso put his hand on Gama's shoulder, "Bastard, wait for me."

The serious Jia Ma said, "Hurry up and pack up and get some rest!"

Brat!

Veloso decided that as soon as all their games were over, he would post the video secretly recorded by Fabio and let the whole world see what kind of idiot this so-called gentleman is! ! !

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"Okay, okay, stop making trouble!"

The teaching assistant poked his head in.

"Take a good rest and prepare for the game."

They are all old players, and all the preparations and rest before the game are clear. After the trouble, everyone hastened to rest and get ready for the game.

Gama always takes a half-hour nap in the warm-up meeting before the game, wakes up an hour before the game, and then drinks some water and chats with his teammates to pass the rest of the time.

"Buffon's goal is not easy to break."

Seeing that he was completely awake, Furtado and Jia Ma chatted in a low voice.

"It's not that it hasn't been broken."

Gama smiled and shook his head, "The point is not Buffon, but the Italian team's defense."

"makes sense."

The two chatted for a while, at this moment, the staff pushed open the door and reminded them to get ready, the coach was coming in.

Santos came in to confirm the starting 11 for the last time.

After reading the roster, the players who do not start must go out first, and the players who start must listen to the coach's final instructions.

"Italy's starting lineup, you all know, let me emphasize again, you must be careful of the Italian defense and their forwards, even though Balotelli," Santos' expression was a little distorted when he mentioned the name, "really If it doesn't work, it will cause an offside or a foul..."

There were a few bursts of laughter in the room.

Hearing the laughter, Santos couldn't help laughing himself, "Anyway, everyone be careful."

"Yes, sir!"

Although they couldn't help laughing, everyone nodded seriously.

"... Judging from the starting lineups of both sides today, the Portuguese team consistently played a 433 formation, while the Italian team played a 3412 formation. It is hard to say how Mr. Ventura has transformed the team. In my opinion, Italy It's good to play 4321 or 4312..."

"Although we have said that the Italian team is weak in succession, judging from their defense line, their strength is still quite strong!"

"Let's talk about the starting lists of both sides again..."

Italy (3412):

Goalkeeper: Buffon;

Defenders: Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini;

Midfielders: De Rossi, De Sciglio, Florenzi, Verratti;

Attacking midfielder: Bernardeschi;

Forwards: Eder, Balotelli.

Portugal (433):

Goalkeeper: Patricio;

Defenders: Furtado, Pepe, Fonte, Veloso;

Midfielders: Vasco da Gama, Andre Gomes, Moutinho;

Forwards: C-Ronaldo, Quaresma, Andre Silva.

"In the defense line of the Italian team, there are three defensive generals from Juventus lined up, and two generals from Roma in the midfield... But I don't quite understand why Mr. Ventura would put Bernardes Base is placed in the front midfielder position, although Bernardeschi is a good player, but this young player who is only 24 years old this year can become an important point connecting the frontcourt..."

"The Portuguese team mostly started with veterans today. I think Mr. Santos may have considered the experience of the veterans..."

"Today's game referee team is composed of several referees from Sweden. The referee is the famous Swedish whistler Jonas Eriksson, and his two assistant referees are Vonnmark and Klassenus. The fourth official The above is Elium from Cameroon. Eriksson has been engaged in refereeing for more than 20 years and has rich experience in law enforcement in professional arenas. He has been law enforcement for the UEFA Champions League for 8 consecutive seasons...Before this World Cup due to refereeing problems There have been a lot of restlessness caused by the referee's penalty in the world, I hope Eriksson can control the game in today's game, I don't want to see red and yellow cards flying everywhere."

"I think Eriksson will pay attention, after all, he has a lot of experience in international competitions. Well, let's not talk about this, the players are already on the court, and the game is about to start."

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"The game has been going on for nearly 20 minutes, and neither side has been able to get a particularly good chance..."

"Dagama!"

"Audience friends, now is the third match of the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup, live broadcast of Italy vs. Portugal..."

"In the 25th minute of the first half, Da Gama accelerated and broke through the Italian team's defense line and broke into the right side of the penalty area, but then Da Gama was rushed from the side by Chiellini of the Italian team and fell to the ground directly."

"The host Eriksson is on the phone with the line referee, and it seems that he can't confirm whether this action is considered..."

On the court, Gama sat on the ground, pulled off his socks and looked at his left leg.

The place where the shin guards were not blocked was kicked hard by Chiellini. Fortunately, the weather was dry, so the sneakers worn by the players were covered with plastic studs. Although this kind of force scratched the skin, it was only considered hard. It does not affect his activities - of course pain in the legs is inevitable.

After silently accepting the quick treatment from the team doctor, Gama looked up.

Referee Eriksson just took out a yellow card from his breast pocket, on which he wrote some words.

"Gilieni is booked and Portugal wins a free kick."

After packing up his socks again, Gama was pulled up by his teammates.

"Hiko!"

Ronaldo raised an eyebrow.

Gama shook his head, "You come."

Ronaldo was also polite, "Then I'll do it."

But Ronaldo's free kick was missed.

As soon as the ball went out, Ronaldo felt wrong, the ball was kicked high.

He stood there watching the football fly over the goal, shook his head, and sighed.

Gama walked over, "Hehe!"

"To shut up!"

The two collided fist to fist, and made faces at each other at the same time.

This kind of synchronous action caused a lot of noise from the fans in the stands, and there was laughter on the broadcast stage.

"Dagama and Ronaldo not only cooperate tacitly in the national team, but they also have a very good relationship in life. During the summer break, the two families are still on vacation together..."

"I think the first season when Dagama just moved to Liverpool, Cristiano Ronaldo gave him a supercar for Dagama's birthday... Ah, the Italian team ball!"

On the field, Buffon threw the ball long, and De Rossi took the ball forward and then made a penetrating pass. The ball fell straight in front of Bernardeschi.

Bernardeschi didn't stop the ball and volleyed directly.

Pepe flew up and kicked the ball directly out of the sideline.

"It's really beautiful."

"Although Pepe is 35 years old, his movements are not slow at all. This kick was a bit dangerous, but it resolved the team's crisis in time."

"But if you ask me, Pepe's ability is not all in defense, his attacking power is also an effective tool for the Portuguese team."

"You're right, but sometimes his temper can ruin the efforts of his teammates..."

On the sideline, Florenzi of the Italian team made a throw-in, and the ball was thrown to Verratti's feet.

Italy attack.

However, their offense failed to find a good opportunity, but Moutinho intercepted the ball from Eder's feet.

At this time, you can see the benefits of the veteran. Although the ball was intercepted, Edel immediately counterattacked on the spot, forcing Moutinho to retreat and move to the sideline.

The Italian Brazilian veteran Edel, although some Italian celebrities said that he should not be included in the national team, Ventura still believes in this unknown 31-year-old veteran.

But from another point of view, it is also true that the Italian team does not have a first-class striker.

After the two entangled near the touchline for a few seconds, Moutinho saw the support of his teammates and immediately passed the ball.

Gamma takes the ball.

This time, Edel failed to continue to press Gama, and could only watch Gama rush past his teammates and break into the front of the penalty area.

In this position, the Italian did not dare to kick casually, and could only watch Gama turn around and pass through.

Quaresla responded with a pick, and Andre Gomez took the lead in the middle and pushed.

Buffon reacted quickly and jumped the ball out of the baseline.

No goal, but got a corner.

Gama gestured to his team-mates before he ran to take the corner.

However, this time he sent the corner kick to the back point, and Andre Silva made a cross, but Barzagli broke it out of the baseline.

Another corner kick.

Gama sent another high-altitude ball, but unfortunately, the football bounced out during the fight between the two players.

The ball was awarded to the Italian team.

The Italian's counterattack was quite sharp, but Balotelli's shot missed the goal.

After wiping off his sweat, Gama signaled to his teammates to go left and go down.

After receiving the pass, Gama took the ball, went around the arc and swayed past the opponent's slider all the way, and passed back from the bottom.

It's a pity that Ronaldo's volley failed to hit the target this time, and the ball slipped out of the goal post.

"pity…"

There was a sigh of regret in the sky above the court.

Ronaldo shook his head, a little dissatisfied with his performance.

Jia Ma couldn't help sighing, it's really bad to miss this opportunity.

He made a cheering gesture to Ronaldo, come again!

Ronaldo nodded and continued!

Keep playing.

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PS: I’m not saying that, the Italian team really doesn’t have any top-notch forwards. I’ve tried N times but I can’t find any good ones. Sigh