Chapter 35 You don't want to be humiliated by Chinese players again and again, do you?
Chapter 35 You don't want to be humiliated by Chinese players again and again, do you?
"gooooooooooooal"
"Edin Dzeko!!"
"Roma leads Inter Milan 2-0 at home!"
Italian Sky Sports commentator Fabio Carreza was full of passion.
The Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Dzeko scored twice, and he excitedly spread his arms, waving to Chang Huan, who had provided the assist, so they could jump over the GG sign together.
Run across the synthetic track, rush towards the south stand, and celebrate with your enthusiastic fans.
Daniele De Rossi, who became Roma's captain at the age of 34, was very excited. He keenly sensed that the team was truly different from before.
They need to be even more dominant on offense than last season!
But instead of rushing towards Dzeko and Chang Huan like his other teammates, he stayed on the court.
According to the rules of professional football, if a player from the scoring team leaves the field and there are no players in the attacking half, the team that conceded the goal can request the referee to blow the whistle to restart the game.
The live broadcast director focused the camera on the VIP seats.
Wearing suits, Roma's sporting director Monchi, technical director and club director Totti, and owner Pallotta excitedly applauded to celebrate the team's two-goal lead.
Inter Milan's board members, led by Mr. Zhang, all wore somber expressions, clearly unable to accept that their €1.67 million summer investment had resulted in them trailing Roma by less than two goals at halftime.
China, thousands of miles away.
Due to satellite signal delays, PP Sports and CCTV-5 will finally see Chang Huan assist Dzeko's goal.
Commentator He Yu exclaimed with enthusiasm: "Chang Huan's low, 45-degree cross from the right wing was so elegant! It perfectly bypassed Miranda's cover and found Dzeko!"
Commentator Liu Teng excitedly added, "It reminds me of De Bruyne delivering a 45-degree cross from the right wing! It's both entertaining and incredibly effective!"
The entire exciting goal was replayed on the big screen at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
It started with the ball being passed to Chang Huan.
He feinted to deceive Yuto Nagatomo, then passed the ball inside to draw attention before playing a brilliant one-two with Nainggolan, finally delivering a low 45-degree cross that pierced Inter's defense...
The commentators all praised the match.
……
Inter Milan coach Spalletti stared blankly, his mouth slightly agape, his once sharp and piercing eyes now looking somewhat lost.
Is this... still the same Roma team that resolutely sold off key players like Salah, Rüdiger, and Paredes in order to break even?
His gaze shifted from Dzeko, who had returned to the field, to Roma's number 99, who had provided two crucial assists.
His unfocused gaze instantly focused on Chang Huan, and his mind quickly identified the root cause of their two-goal deficit.
A Chinese youth from Liverpool's youth academy!
They spared no effort in defense and created danger at every turn in offense.
"We must limit his ball distribution!"
Spalletti perked up and called Nagatomo Yuto, who had twice made fatal defensive mistakes, to the sidelines.
The sushi player thought the head coach was going to scold him, so he lowered his head and prepared to be scolded.
Then a hand landed on his shoulder, and someone said solemnly, "Changyou, being beaten on defense isn't scary; what's scary is being beaten repeatedly. You don't want to be humiliated by Chinese players time and time again, do you?"
Ok?
Yuto Nagatomo, who was originally in a somber mood, showed a strange expression on his face when he heard the head coach's irritable words.
"Use your experience to limit his performance, even if it means committing fouls, understand?"
When Spalletti saw that Nagatomo Yu didn't react, she tried a different approach.
"I...I understand."
Back on the court, Yuto Nagato looked at Chang Huan, who had twice turned him into a background character, and naturally clenched his fists.
Three strikes and you're out!
Therefore, we must remain highly focused in the upcoming matches and complete the tasks assigned by head coach Spalletti.
If the gap is opened again, not only will we lose face, but our playing order will likely be lowered.
Being frequently trained by top European players is acceptable, but I absolutely cannot accept having the background of a Chinese player!
The game has restarted.
Despite appearing to be playing steadily while trailing by two goals, Inter Milan's players were actually starting to get anxious.
They attempted to break through the Roman defenses by rapidly advancing their troops.
Under the intense marking of Fazio and Manolas, Icardi struggled to even set up the ball, let alone get a good position on it.
Roma, playing at home, led by two goals and intentionally strengthened their defense towards the end of the first half, temporarily handing the initiative to Inter Milan, who desperately needed to close the gap.
Perisic and Candreva gradually began to shine.
Unfortunately, Icardi had little answer for Roma's spirited central defenders.
Time ticked by, and soon the first half was coming to an end.
Seeing that his teammates couldn't deliver the final shot that threatened Alisson's goal, attacking midfielder Valero decided to try a long-range shot from outside the penalty area.
De Rossi and Strootman's defensive pressure was so great that it made it impossible to control accuracy, resulting in them firing high-angle shots.
The fourth official held up an electronic sign indicating two minutes of injury time in stoppage time.
Alisson takes a short goal kick from the backfield.
Starting with Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, followed by forwards Perisic, Candreva, Valero, and others, the team pressed forward aggressively, launching a high-pressing campaign at the end of the first half.
The ball, after passing through Manolas, De Rossi, and Strootman, quickly rolled towards the area where the right touchline meets the center line.
"often--"
Italian Sky Sports commentator Fabio Carreza stared in disbelief at the scene unfolding before him.
As Chang Huan approached the ball, he used the instep of his right foot to stop it to the left rear, and then quickly used the instep of his left foot to flick the ball to the right front.
Fried meatballs!
The football, which changed its trajectory twice, cleverly broke through the gaps in the pressing from Perisic and Gagliardini.
The home fans instinctively erupted in a huge cheer.
Yuto Nagatomo, who had already made preparations to cover the defense, rushed forward.
Chang Huan, having caught up with the ball, pushed it with the instep of his left foot and passed it to Nainggolan in the middle.
Emergency stop!
Then, circle around to the left side of Nagatomo Yuto's body and behind him.
How could Yuto Nagatomo be relegated to the background again?
Realizing he couldn't keep up with the pace, he decisively extended his left leg and kicked Chang Huan in the waist, knocking him to the ground.
Nainggolan passed the ball behind Nagatomo Yuto, and Chang Huan, affected by inertia, fell to the ground and rolled twice after losing momentum.
The referee, Irati, promptly blew his whistle.
The Roma fans in the stands reacted with unusual intensity, standing up one by one and voicing their discontented protests: "Hey—"
Roma coach Di Francesco excitedly raised his hands at a 45-degree angle, applying pressure from the sidelines.
De Rossi, Nainggolan, Juan Jesus, and other Roma players quickly surrounded the referee who had run to the location of the foul.
After confirming that Chang Huan was alright, Strootman turned his back to the referee and said, "Lie down and pretend to be in pain."
Chang Huan: "..."
Irati didn't want to give out cards.
The foul occurred far from the offensive danger zone, and at most a verbal warning would be given, but the overwhelming fervor made him lose his head.
He pulled a yellow card from his breast pocket and showed it to Yuto Nagatomo.
"Oh wow, Chang Huan is cheating all the way through!"
PP Sports commentator He Yu laughed loudly: "In the first round against Atalanta, he drew a yellow card from Freuler, who was sent off. In this match, he drew a yellow card from Nagatomo Yuto. There are still 45 minutes left in the second half..."
Tomohiko Murayama, a commentator on the DAZN platform, said in bewilderment: "The referee is too biased towards the home team. Nagatomo's foul was not serious and did not warrant a yellow card at all."
Commentator Hidetoshi Nakata, a former Roma legend, naturally wouldn't speak ill of his old club, and chuckled, "Indeed, but once Chang Huan gets around to Nainggolan's weak side and receives the pass, then..."
The implication is that it is extremely dangerous.
Yuto Nagatomo, who appeared on the broadcast screen, shook his head bitterly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he let out a sigh.
Damn it!
I've become just a background character again!
Inter Milan coach Spalletti was very dissatisfied and stood in the technical area, grumbling and cursing.
The fourth official advised him to watch his words, but he was too agitated to remain calm.
Referee Iratti heard the alert from the wireless intercom and ran to the sidelines to help Spalletti regain his composure by showing him a yellow card.
The Roma fans in the stands booed the former head coach.
Overwhelming.
Roma are awarded a direct free kick from the center line.
Considering that stoppage time had already ended, De Rossi signaled to his teammates to back up.
Iratti gave the home team a few more passing opportunities, but seeing no intention of getting the ball into the penalty area, he simply blew the whistle to end the first half.
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