NovelsAlex Chapter 26
Chapter 26
Chapter 26
This season, Porto's record against Benfica is very embarrassing.
Facing the rivals in the league, they have so far failed to win.
The defeat of Benfica in the last away game cast a shadow over the team's Champions League journey. This time there is no choice but to fight back.
Looking at the team's recent situation, the momentum is good. The team's top scorer Edu has already tied Gomez's goals in the league scorer list.
The current performance of the rising star Thiago has fulfilled the SS-level score of the scout report and has amazed the entire world of football.
Countless wealthy clubs waved contracts to buy, which is the best explanation.
It's a pity that in the last Champions League game, Wang Po, the thorn in his side, stomped on him to gain the limelight. This bad breath must be released today.
Before the game, Ola made a lot of preparations and plans for this game. For him and his team, this is a decisive battle, and there is no way out.
Two goals and no away goals is a huge advantage for away Benfica, but it doesn't mean promotion is guaranteed.
The opponent Porto has the absolute strength to come back, so it should not be taken lightly.
In the league and cup games before this game, the Benfica team did a lot of rotations to adjust the main force to the best state to face this game.
In the pre-match interview session, the reporter stopped Silva, who has been in a hot state recently, to ask.
"In this game, do you have the confidence to lead the team to defeat Benfica and advance to the next round of the Champions League knockout round?"
Silva smiled and said with a relaxed expression, "Of course, I think anyone with a discerning eye can see that Porto's strength is higher than that of Benfica. It is only natural that the strongest team advances."
"But the last game was lost to Benfica. Why?" Benfica and the team reporter next to him handed over the microphone unconvinced and asked.
Silva tilted his head, thought for a while and said, "Anyone who has watched that game knows that we took the initiative on the field and shot almost twice as many goals as the opponent. We missed the goal several times. It can only be said that we were unlucky. However, in this game, I firmly believe that God will be on our side. After all, tricks like stealing chickens cannot be put on the table. This is the ugly side of football. Such a team's promotion is an insult to the sport of football."
Not only did Silva resolve the problem, but he also humiliated the Benfica team severely.
Another reporter quickly answered his own question.
"This game is another confrontation between you and your former teammate Wang Po. How do you feel?"
"Yeah, after all, in the last game, you were completely inferior to Wang Po in terms of performance."
Benfica and the team reporters, who were deflated in the last question, did not forget to add fuel to the fire.
Wang Po's name made Silva's face look ugly. He pursed his lips and said, "Oh? Are you talking about that "traitor"? Just watch, I will let you see who is the best player in this game. That yellow-skinned kid is not worthy to be compared with me at all. Maybe playing table tennis is suitable for him."
After finishing speaking, without giving the reporter another chance to ask questions, he turned and entered the locker room.
As soon as Wang Po got off the team bus, he was surrounded by reporters who had been waiting for a long time.
"This time as a guest at the Dragon Stadium, can you tell me about your feelings?"
"Well, it's an important game and we're going to give it our all."
Wang Po answered concisely.
"Just now, Silva of the Porto team once said that Benfica only knows some sneaky offensive tricks. It is an insult to football to let such a team advance. They should be stronger. To this, do you have any response?"
Hearing this, Wang Po showed a strange expression, shocked that the other party would say such a thing, and said in a deep voice, "Football is round, and no one knows what the result will be until the end of the game. No one stipulates what kind of offensive method to use. Will playing defensive counterattack tactics be banned by UEFA? (laughs)."
The voice fell to the ground, causing the reporters present to roar with laughter.
Wang Po shrugged and continued, "The other party's words are a bit sensational, and it's really not worth responding to. What do you think?"
Wang Po's words instantly resolved the tension on the issue, and by the way, he satirized Silva, killing two birds with one stone.
Who is the clown, needless to say.
Benfica sent his own question to the team reporter "So, what do you think about the prospects of the team's promotion?"
I believe this is the most concerned issue of all those who care about the Benfica team, including him.
Wang Po said, "With two goals in hand, our chances are relatively greater. Standing on this court, we are rushing to advance. For me, it is a dream to accompany the team to compete in the Champions League in the first season of my career. If I can advance to the quarter-finals, it will be even more wonderful. After three hours, I think there should be a result. I hope we can open champagne to celebrate at that time. Come together."
Wang Po's answer was polite and polite. Compared with Silva's aggressiveness, this oriental face gave the reporters a humble and gentleman image, which made it easy for people to have a good impression of this little guy.
"Thank you for your invitation, we will be on time."
The reporters responded with smiles on their faces.
Compared with the relaxed interview session, after entering the locker room, the atmosphere is quite different.
Quiet and serious.
In front of the tactical board, Mano told the players the tactics of the game and the points that need special attention.
Edu, Porto's leading shooter, the number one threat, is good at heading the ball, and played a great role in the center position. The opponent's entire offensive routine revolves around this core.
Silva, the rising star of the Porto team, is an all-round midfielder who can attack well and defend well. He has excellent ability to go back and forth between the two restricted areas.
"As long as Edu stands in the penalty area, there must be a central defender to keep an eye on him." Mano emphasized loudly, pointing to the tactical board. "Once a central defender is pulled out, there must be a defensive midfielder sinking to the back line to supplement the position."
"As for the problem of Silva's back row insertion, the defensive midfielder must stand at the top of the penalty area and don't give the opponent too many opportunities to grab two points and organize a second wave of offense. You can run boldly. I will reserve a substitution in this position."
"The opponent's left flank is a weakness. This is our main target. Even if there are not many opportunities to attack, we must consume the physical energy of the defenders along this lane as much as possible."
Mano, who was thirsty, drank a bottle of mineral water in one gulp, and continued, "Two goals behind, the opponent will definitely attack violently in the opening game. Let's grab the start. Guys, you must be mentally prepared, stand in your respective positions, and don't give the opponent too many opportunities to attack the penalty area."
(End of this chapter)