175 The top of the Portuguese Super League!
Back in the dressing room for a short rest, Yaltim did not make changes to the team's tactics, but continued to give the team chicken blood, not to mention the use of mental victory, the importance of this game is such that the team cannot lose to the opponent in terms of excitement.
Before walking out of the dressing room, the players cheered each other on again.
In the second half, the two sides changed sides, and the atmosphere at the Municipal Stadium did not fade due to the lack of goals in the first half, and the noise created by the fans of both teams kept the stadium in the air loud.
When the referee blew the whistle for the start of the second half, the players of the two teams immediately started a-for-tat offensive and defensive confrontation.
Porto noticeably quickened the tempo, frequently kicked the ball out, and even if they couldn't get down the wing, they had to start with a 45-degree cross at the first time, which made the game a bit chaotic.
In the 49th minute, left wing-back Andreas Pereira assisted in a cross from the field, and Kleber lost to Everton in a duel in the box, but the latter's clearance was headed back into the box by De Fort.
Hulk pressed Coelho and hit the goal with a header, but flew to save the ball from the bottom line!
Hulk sighed that even though he had already lost to Tang Hong in the scorer list, if he could help Porto reverse Braga to defend the league title, then he would still be the most watched scorer in the Portuguese Super League.
In this chaotic situation, the team's ability to handle the ball in the transition between attack and defense is more demanding, and Braga's efficiency in launching fast attacks from the back is also decreasing, because it is difficult to control the ball consistently.
In the 55th minute of the game, Tang Hong took the initiative to retreat to the side of the backfield to control the ball.
When Hulk, Moutinho and Devole formed a trio against him, Tang Hong first pulled the ball to the sideline, and then sent the ball to the back of the center circle with a pick-up pass, and Barbosa immediately shifted the attack after controlling the ball.
Viana turned into an inside cut on the right and advanced the attack, sending a through ball to Lima after smashing into the danger zone.
Lima, who ran diagonally to the right side of the penalty area, didn't give Sapnaru a chance to get close.
The ball flew straight into the far corner of the net, where Porto goalkeeper Maurice played a brilliant role to keep it out, and Otamendi then controlled the ball in the box to clear the danger.
Braga made a counter-attacking threat, but at the expense of Tang Hong.
So Barbosa shouted to Tang Hong again: "You go up!" Don't come back! ”
The last time he said this to Tang Hong was when he played Porto, it was at the Dragons Stadium.
Porto's defensive tactics are mainstream, limiting the opposition's capable players and allowing those who pose less threat to get a chance.
Tang Hong's retreat can improve the quality of Braga's counter-attacking organization, but it lacks the threat of scoring goals.
If Tang Hong is inferior to these teammates, it must be experience.
Balbosa has played professionally for a few years longer than him, and he has a better insight into Porto's intentions and reminds Tang Hong when he finds that something is wrong.
Tang Hong has the consciousness of sacrificing for the team, but the interests of the team really need him to play a role in the front line!
Even if Braga organizes an offensive that is not good, as long as it can be done, that threat will be very intuitive.
Tang Hong stayed at the front of the line, waiting for his teammates to deliver him cannonballs.
Porto still had the dominance and the initiative on the pitch, and in the 58th minute, James Rodriguez smashed the ball past Custodio in front of the box and sent a through ball to Kleber, and took the initiative to clear the ball first.
Tang Hong thought his chance had come, but Sapunaru headed past the midfielder and flicked it over for Porto to control the ball again.
The Porto formation is gradually pressing, which is due to the fact that the game time is dwindling!
The decisive moment has arrived!
It is impossible to count on the last 20 minutes, 10 minutes and then the army will be overwhelmed, and after constantly accumulating advantages, it will be the moment to strike with all your might!
In the 62nd minute of the game, when Bayano broke the ball on the right side against the assist Pereira, Viana took the initiative to receive the ball, and then played a fast and smooth triangle pass with Barbosa and Lima.
Viana has also run to the right side of the middle line, and after stopping the ball, he adjusted a step to see the direction of Tang Hong's running position and sent a through ball!
The ball rolled past Sapnaru and went into the air behind him.
Otamendi turned around and chased after him, and Tang Hong flew past him!
Braga's counter-attack is much more efficient and threatening than in the first half of the season!
This is their growth after a longer run-in and actual combat, especially in the fast-paced and high-pressure European competition.
When Tang Hong single-handedly successfully countered offside and continued to hit the ball in the direction of the Porto penalty area after receiving Viana's direct stopper, the Braga fans suppressed their inner excitement, and the Porto fans were worried.
Young Marshal Pereira had a solemn expression, his eyes locked on Tang Hong's back, and no one knew the torment in his heart.
Yaltium clenched his fists secretly, holding his breath.
Otamendi pursued Sapunaru together, but the galloping Tang Hong did not give them the slightest chance to close the distance.
When Tang Hong was about to step into the penalty area, he saw goalkeeper Morris abandon the goal and run towards his side.
Tang Hong immediately decided not to drag the mud and water, and shot on the spot on the penalty line!
With the inside of his foot, he hoisted the ball into the far corner of the goal, and the ball slashed through the air in a parabola past goalkeeper Morris and began to fall above the side of his head.
Morris turned around after an emergency stop and didn't rush back to make amends, it was too late!
When the football fell against the underside of the crossbar and into the Porto goal, the Municipal Stadium erupted in earth-shattering cheers!
Tang Hong ran wildly along the sidelines with open arms to celebrate, setting off a spectacular wave of people in the stands!
He passed by the gloomy young marshal Pereira, and went straight to the bench in Braga, where the coaches and players surrounded Tang Hong and embraced each other passionately!
"Tang Hong shoots and scores! Braga broke the deadlock on the pitch and rewrote the score!
A delicately coordinated counter-attack resulted in a goal for Braga, who were increasingly hard to ignore from the second half of the league campaign.
Whether it's Manchester United, Schalke 04 or Benfica, they've all tasted the bitters!
In the context of having offensive space, Tang Hong's threat on the front line is unmatched!
We can say that Braga's style of play is actually very simple, when facing strong teams, they rely on the defense of the whole team to create scoring opportunities for Tang Hong and Lima, but since this kind of play is effective, why don't Braga stick to it?
The Porto fans will surely feel very uncomfortable and blame Braga for playing too conservatively at home.
But this is a game that decides the suspense of the championship, just like a real-world war, war never determines who is right and who is wrong, only who survives!
Braga are in great shape right now, and as long as they don't concede any more goals, they can extend their lead over Porto to nine points! ”
Yaltium has changed!
He wants the championship, extremely strong, and desperately wants to plunder the championship in his hands!
So he doesn't care what others think, and he can even ignore the feelings of the players.
When Lima saw him being substituted, he was a little reluctant, and this level of competition was of course expected to play the whole game.
But he didn't even need to question Artim and knew what kind of response he would get.
The interests of the team come first!
The arrival of Mosolo meant that Braga had strengthened their defence at least 15 minutes earlier than usual.
There is nothing wrong with Yaltium doing this, after all, even if they are pulled back by Porto, as long as Braga do not lose at home in this game, then they will welcome the end of the league with an unprecedented advantage!
Porto also made a substitution, with Alex Sandro coming on for Andreas Pereira in an attempt to bolster the impact on the left flank.
After the substitutions, Porto had more initiative and advantages on the field, but these advantages could not be converted into threats.
Braga retreated to the area of 40 yards in front of the goal, and Tang Hong walked alone in the center circle and waited for an opportunity.
The Porto fans in the stands were anxious, but at this moment it was difficult for Porto to create shooting opportunities in the Braga penalty area, and could only shoot from the outside!
Hulk, James Rodriguez, Moutinho, Devore disappointed Porto fans with anti-aircraft guns.
Due to the opponent's deep pressing, Braga's counterattack is basically difficult to play, and most of the time it is pointless to clear the ball from the back.
When the game came to the 80th minute, Gonzalez was successfully cut off by Amorim in the middle, and Barbosa was surrounded by many people as soon as he stopped the ball.
Tang Hongla ran forward on the right side, Sapunaru quickly returned to defence and Otamendi retreated to the middle.
When Tang Hong controlled the ball outside the penalty area and cut crosswise, Sapunaru blocked in front of him, Tang Hong stepped on the bicycle and faked the ball to the bottom line to break through, Sapunaru moved one step back to keep up, but when he moved, Tang Hong buckled the ball behind him, and the football rolled before his legs!
Sapunaru stretched out his hand and pulled Tang Hong's arm, but was thrown off by Tang Hong, and Sapunaru could only let go, because Tang Hong had already entered the penalty area with half of his body!
On the right side of the penalty area, Tang Hong took a step towards the ball, as if ignoring the killing Otamendi, who was about to talk about shooting with his left foot.
Otamendi naturally raised his leg to block his shooting line, but Tang Hong knocked the ball with his left foot to the front of his right foot, and knocked the ball with his right foot to the middle direction.
Tang Hong, who came to the middle of the penalty area, didn't need to have any fancy moves and too many ideas at this time.
Support your body with your right foot and blast the ball out with your left volley!
The powerful shot sent the ball flying like a cannonball into the bottom right corner of the goal!
Reverse cut line!
Goalkeeper Morris's last save was powerless!
The soccer ball goes straight to the bottom right corner of the goal!
The Municipal Stadium burst into cheers that soared into the sky!
After Tang Hong broke the goal, he stopped and stood in place, with his hands on his hips and his chin raised to look around the stands, like a rainstorm of stars, he seemed to be standing at the top of the Portuguese Super League!