Fox in the Penalty Area

Chapter 2033 nothing left

When Farias shot the football into the goal, not only the audience in front of the TV, but also the fans and players on both sides of the scene were very surprised.

So there was about a second or so after the football rolled up the net, and there were neither cheers nor boos.

If you are watching TV fans, you may think that there is something wrong with the satellite signal transmitted by TV...

Fortunately, this relative silence didn't last long, and all the hustle and bustle soon returned to everyone's ears.

"Farias! My God! This goal was scored by Farias!"

"Farias has scored again! He has scored in two Champions League games in a row! Unbelievable! You know his form has not been good lately!"

"Once again Farias ignored Hu's outstretched hand and chose to shoot himself! Fortunately, this time he succeeded!"

"Farias - GOOOOOOOOOOOL! BEAUTIFUL! Fantastic world wave! Farias! He has been under a lot of pressure for the past two weeks, but now he has converted all that pressure into motivation! This is His perfect answer under pressure!"

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After Farias scored, commentators from all over the world exclaimed. They had different reactions to Farias' goal. Just listening to what they said, you can know that the last player is obviously Argentina Narrator.

For Nestor Farias, the past two weeks have been full of ups and downs.

The same is true for Argentine fans and media.

In the second round of the Champions League quarter-finals, he scored an absolute goal to help the team reverse and eliminate the defending champion in the penalty shootout. At that time, Farias was shining brightly. The limelight in Argentina has even overwhelmed the current top star of Argentine football, Meli Banega.

Countless people began to imagine what kind of performance such Farias would bring them in the World Cup.

But the Argentine's dream didn't last long, and Farias used his poor performance in the league to silence many of them.

During that time, the debate about Farias in Argentina was also rampant.

Some people think that if Farias performs like this, it is not enough to be expected in the World Cup. They even worried that such Farias would become a drag on the Argentine national team.

Some people think that Farias' current performance is all due to the "persecution" of him by the Madrid Pirates coaching staff. It's all because Parotti didn't use Farias properly. As for why it is not used correctly? That, of course, has something to do with the bad relationship between the two of them.

While these people condemned Parrotti one after another, they also urged Farias to transfer to the Madrid Pirates this summer, change the environment, find a coach who really values ​​​​himself, and soar into the sky.

Perhaps he should follow the example of Hu Lai when he came to Europe from China. Instead of blindly choosing a giant, he should first choose a team coached by a coach who truly trusts himself and understands him. Those stories have been dug up by the media over the years, and they have been reported many times in turn, making everyone familiar with them.

In this turmoil, no one thought that Parotti would still put Farias in the starting list for the Champions League semi-final against Vesuvius.

What was even more unexpected was that Farias even scored in the game!

It stands to reason that Farias scored a goal, and the point difference between the Madrid Pirates and Vesuvius narrowed from two goals to one goal, which is a good thing.

But after seeing clearly that it was Farias who scored the goal, many people failed to organize their words for a while because of complicated emotions.

Is the ball good or bad for the Pirates of Madrid?

It's quite understandable to say good things, after all, it helped the Madrid Pirates recover a goal.

But what about saying bad things?

Because this ball is another typical "lone wolf" goal, which is what Farias is best at and also the most criticized way of scoring in the past few games.

In the case of teammates pulling away to respond, regardless of whether you ignore it, you will know that you are shooting.

Is this goal a manifestation of Farias' skills?

Maybe, but it's more likely just luck.

But Farias will be encouraged by this goal instead, and continue to play in his own way regardless of the game.

Just like what he did in the league after scoring the Catalan goal.

In the game against Catalan United, the goal scored by four players in a row strengthened Farias' self-confidence and cognition, making him feel that he should play like this.

But what happened?

In the league, his stubbornness has cost the team dearly.

The reason why the Madrid Pirates have not fallen out of the top four in the league is entirely because of good luck...

These people's worries seemed to be confirmed in the subsequent goal celebrations-Farias was very excited after scoring a goal. He ran to the corner flag area to celebrate wantonly, using fierce movements and ferocious expressions to suppress the time. All the pressure in his heart was vented.

However, not many Madrid Pirates players came up to celebrate with him.

Vukovic simply ran into Vesuvius' goal, fished out the football, then turned around and hugged it and ran back to the middle circle.

The other Madrid Pirates players also ran back to their own half, waiting for Vesuvius to kick off.

Only a few people went up to celebrate the goal with Farias.

Holly is one of them.

After putting his arms around Farias' shoulders, he put his hand over his mouth and said to Farias: "Good job! You were right to shoot in the end!"

Farias, who was celebrating the goal, heard Hou Lai's words, and was so shocked that his emotions were incoherent—he forgot to celebrate, but turned his head and stared at Hou Lai with wide eyes.

In fact, it wasn't that he didn't notice Hu Lai and Vukovic's running apart before shooting, nor did he fail to see Hu Lai's outstretched hand.

But he finally chose to shoot.

He is also mentally prepared to be scolded as a dog by the media and fans after the game if he fails to score a goal.

Even if he scored a goal, he didn't feel that his teammates would give him any good looks, especially Hu Lai. After all, he robbed Hu Lai of his chance to shoot.

In the end, he didn't expect that instead of blaming him for being too independent, Hu Lai praised him for choosing the right shot...

This is... what's going on?

Farias stared at Hu Lai with wide eyes, and the latter was explaining why he said that:

"...Actually, I pulled away to relieve you of the defensive pressure. Didn't you see that as soon as I ran, their central defender dropped me and followed me? I originally wanted to remind you to shoot in Spanish when I pulled away. Yes, but I was afraid of being noticed by the Vesuvius players, so I didn't shout at all. I believe that with your boy's habit, you will definitely choose to shoot, and sure enough... Ha!"

Hearing what Hu Lai said, Farias grinned. For a moment, he didn't know whether the other party was praising him, or mocking him for being alone...

Hou Lai didn't care what Farias would think. He patted the latter on the shoulder, let go of him, turned around and ran back to his own half.

As he turned away, the bright smile on his face was captured by the camera lens.

This scene surprised the Argentine commentator: "I remember there have been rumors that Hu and Farias have a bad relationship, but look at Hu's expression now, after Farias scored, he can still laugh. So happy...how can there be any 'tension'?"

Because of Meli Banega, the Argentine media and fans have never had a good attitude towards Hu Lai. They are keen to report and discuss all the negative news related to Hou Lai. If Hou Lai gets embarrassed, the Argentines must laugh the loudest.

So since Farias was transferred to the first team but not reused, in Argentina there have always been "hu suppressing Farias" and "hu fearing the threat Farias poses to himself"... such rumors.

What started out as a rumor then seemed to become "fact" after being repeated countless times.

As a result, after seeing Farias' goal, Hu Lai took the initiative to celebrate and smiled so happily, it didn't look like he was pretending at all, the Argentine was confused.

Is Hu really happy for Farias' goal?

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Hou Lai is really happy for Farias' goal.

And not just because the ball helped the Pirates of Madrid close the point difference from two goals to one.

It is also because Farias' goal will make Pharaoh firm up the concept he instilled in him-distinct three days and treat each other with admiration.

If you don't listen to me, will you be deflated? Are you unlucky?

ha!

Thinking of this, Hu Lai wanted to look up to the sky and laugh three times.

As for whether Farias will continue to be so "independent" in the future, Hu Lai doesn't care much.

He's the kind of player who doesn't demand much on the ball.

So even if Farias keeps the ball stuck to his feet, it doesn't really affect him much.

Conversely, the better Farias performs, the more he can attract the attention of Vesuvius' defensive players, and the more opportunities and spaces he can get.

So Farias scored a goal, which is only good for him and not bad for him.

Running back to the middle circle, he raised a finger at his teammates: "One goal! One goal away!"

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After the game restarted, Vesuvius, who conceded a goal, tried to quickly regain the initiative.

But in front of the Madrid pirates whose morale was high, they quickly returned home.

After Vesuvius' attack did not threaten the goal of the Madrid Pirates, it was the turn of the Pirates to attack.

Then Wang Guangwei saw Hu Lai running towards him.

A bad thought suddenly flashed through his mind - this kid came here specifically to find himself, not to find a vacancy.

Sure enough, after Hu Lai ran up to him, he spread his hands and said to him:

"Look at what I said? Don't treat me with admiration for three days."

Wang Guangwei didn't bother to talk to him, he didn't even move his lips.

Hu Lai actually didn't need Wang Guangwei's answer, this silence itself was the best answer.

He continued: "Look, old Wang. My friend for so many years, I didn't lie to you? I said that Farias is a dangerous person, and he is. Alas, these days, the world is getting worse, and it's hard to tell the truth. people believe..."

He also let out a long sigh, as if he felt sad that Wang Guangwei didn't believe him.

Wang Guangwei remained silent, mainly because he didn't know what language and mood to use to deal with this bottomless bitch.

But... the state shown by Farias did give him a headache.

Regardless of whether what Houlai said is true or not, Farias did score in this game. This goal can at least show that Farias is in good condition.

Then in the next game, it is definitely impossible to focus on Hu Lai alone as the head coach deployed before the game.

It is even more impossible to let Farias take the ball as everyone thinks.

Thinking of this, Wang Guangwei couldn't help frowning.

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Almost immediately, the Vesuvius defensive players, including Wang Guangwei, felt the defensive pressure on themselves increased.

Farias became more active.

That goal really inspired his confidence and form.

Soon he got a chance to show off his skills.

Huleira came out of the penalty area to meet, and with his back to the goal, he passed the ball to Farias on the wide side.

As the Argentine received the ball, Vesuvio's right-back Roberto Acardi quickly posted up, trying to interfere with Farias' stop.

But Farias didn't intend to stop the ball at all. He gently rubbed the incoming ball with the outer instep of his right foot, and then jumped up and turned from the other side of Acardi to avoid the opponent's rush!

It's so simple to complete the human ball!

The small number of Madrid Pirates fans cheered Farias's beautiful escape, but they were quickly drowned out by the boos and shouts of Vesuvius fans.

Farias, who got rid of Acardi, dribbled the ball and tried to continue to break through.

But the captain Vesuvius who arrived in time, the Uruguayan midfielder Victor Montero got stuck first.

Montero turned to protect the football, while using his strong body to block the impact of Farias behind him.

The Argentine has good technique at his feet, but his physical confrontation ability is weak.

Although he hit it hard, it didn't shake Victor.

Victor, who was carrying Farias, passed the football back to his teammate Wang Guangwei, who was running near the bottom line to meet him.

Facing the rolling football, Wang Guangwei rounded his legs and made a big kick to clear the siege.

Just when he kicked the football out, Hu Lai kicked in - if Wang Guangwei hesitated a little bit, the ball might be interfered by Hu Lai.

Seeing the football flying forward, Montero turned his head and shouted to Wang Guangwei: "Leave it to me!"

When he yelled, he pointed his finger at Farias.

This is to tell Wang Guangwei not to be distracted by Farias in defense and concentrate on defending Hu Lai.

As for Farias, Montero will keep an eye on him.

Montero is very responsible for the captain in doing so, but in this way, he cannot fully take care of Vesuvius' defense in the middle as before.

Just two minutes later, Vukovic fired a threatening long-range shot from outside the penalty area, causing all the home fans in the South Stadium to scream in horror.

Fortunately, in the end, the football rubbed against the crossbar and flew out...

"Vukovic! What a risk!" The Italian commentator breathed a sigh of relief, "During this time, the Madrid Pirates have launched an offensive, and our goal is under tremendous pressure! We must hold on! It’s a normal phenomenon after the ball, their morale is at a high point...As long as we can withstand their offense and make them realize that it is not so easy to score goals, then their offense will naturally gradually fall back..."

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Farias's activity is not only reflected in the place close to the opponent's penalty area, he also frequently retreats to the midfield or even further back during the game.

Give full play to his good ability to hold the ball and his technical advantages of dribbling breakthroughs to create threats.

This made Vesuvius players miserable.

Facing the flexible Farias, it is difficult to break his ball with conventional defensive actions.

The Vesuvius players had to resort to foul tactics.

"Farias!"

The Argentine commentator had just raised his voice and cheered, but was immediately interrupted. Because he saw Farias being pulled to the ground by the players of Vesuvius, he immediately reprimanded furiously: "This is a foul that should be given a card!"

Of course, the referee did not give the card, because this place is quite far from the goal, and it is on the center line.

In addition, the foul Vesuvius player Merlin Ulrich's foul movement is not large, and the visual impact is naturally not great.

So the referee gave a verbal warning instead of a yellow card.

This naturally caused dissatisfaction among the Madrid Pirates supporters, including the Argentine commentator, but the Vesuvius fans at the scene were very satisfied, and they applauded Ulrich's "heroic foul".

At the same time they sent Farias a sarcastic cackle of laughter.

From the perspective of Vesuvius fans, since Farias is in good condition after scoring a goal, he should be constantly stimulated, irritated, and let him lose his sanity and calmness.

Only in this way can Farias be silenced again.

This has been proven several times in the past:

Nestor Farias, a young and famous genius, is not a player who can suppress his anger.

If Farias could be ruthlessly ridiculed every time he failed in the heads-up, it would surely make him more obsessed with the heads-up.

In this way, Vesuvius will be easier to defend.

As if to prove the idea of ​​​​the Vesuvius fans, when the Madrid Pirates attacked again, Farias raised his hand high and asked his teammates for the ball across half the court.

Seeing this, some Vesuvius fans even stretched out their hands and shouted at the stadium: "Pass the ball to him! Pass the ball to him!"

But to their disappointment, Danny Drew, who got the ball, did not pass a long pass to Farias, but passed the football to Vukovic.

The Vesuvius fans pointed at Farias again and continued: "Give him the ball! Pass him the ball!"

Vukovic still did not pass the ball to Farias.

The Madrid Pirates attacked from the center this time.

The Serbian midfielder pretended to pass the ball to Houlai, but suddenly accelerated and dribbled past Vesuvio's midfielder Hassan Isidy.

Because Vesuvio's midfielder Montero has been attracted to the left by Farias, the defense in the center is now handed over to Hassan Isidy.

But Isidy is a better offensive player after all.

Facing Vukovic's breakthrough, Isidy, who lacked defensive experience, started slowly, and then was directly stuck behind Vukovic, unable to steal the ball.

Vukovic then played the ball to right-winger Wesley Hodt, who cut across the ribs from the right.

The Dutch striker tried to slide the ball into the penalty area when he received the ball.

But his intentions have been guessed by Vesuvio's central defender Wang Guangwei.

So at the same time that Hodt received the ball, Wang Guangwei had already grabbed it decisively and hit it.

The football that had entered the penalty area was blocked by Wang Guangwei's foot!

"pretty…"

Before the Italian commentator's cheers were over, the football blocked by Wang Guangwei fell to Vukovic's feet.

Or strictly speaking, after seeing Wang Guangwei grabbing up, Vukovic realized that the ball might be intercepted, so he immediately rushed forward to grab the landing point.

Sure enough, the football blocked by Wang Guangwei fell back to his feet.

This time, the Serbian midfielder did not stop the ball, but directly pushed the football out diagonally, and passed it to the space behind Vesuvius' defense!

His pass was so decisive that Vesuvius' defenders didn't react.

Many people turned around and saw Hu Lai behind them~www.novelmt.com~ stretched out his foot and stabbed at the incoming ball!

Vesuvius goalkeeper Jacobus Persson rolled over from the center and brushed the ball...

He rushed to the near corner, but the football was stabbed to the far corner by Hu Lai!

"HUUUUUUUUUU—GOOOOOOOOOOOOL!"

"This goal...a good goal! Hu Lai! Beautiful! The goal is scored! Hu Lai scored a goal!"

"Ahhhhh! Huh! The Madrid Pirates chased two goals in 10 minutes! They equalized! It's amazing! It's worthy of the Madrid Pirates! It seems that this team will not play if it is not behind!"

"This ball... is this ball not offside? The video referee team needs to intervene to judge whether it is offside!"

To the exclamation of commentators around the world, the football hit the inside of the back post and rolled into Vesuvius' goal.

The South Stadium, which was very noisy before, suddenly became much quieter.

None of the Vesuvius fans could think of the team's two-goal lead, and they didn't even keep it in the first half...

(end of this chapter)