Chapter Twenty-Four: A Surprise Appearance

Press one hand on your shoulder.

Zhen Shaolong turned his head and saw a smiling face, it was his teammate Biltez, and everyone else was called Old Elcha.

Elcha Sr. is the oldest player in the team, he was born in 70, he is over 35 years old, and it is very rare to have a player of this age in the Bundesliga.

Elcha Sr. was kind, friendly to everyone, and loved to help others.

He was looking at Zhen Shaolong and smiled, "Don't be nervous, it's just an ordinary game." ”

"Thank you." Zhen Shaolong pointed to the court, "I'm not nervous, I'm just a little unable to sit still." I'd love to go up and try it! ”

Old Elcha nodded, his tone very calm, "I understand. The feeling of wanting to play and having to sit here. But you have to wait. That's how everybody came over. ”

"Me ...... too"

"Twenty years ago, I was in the academy in Stuttgart......

Elcha the Elder recounts the 'glorious' history.

Zhen Shaolong listened patiently.

The corners of Kreuzer's mouth twitched next to him, and the other teammates almost covered their ears.

Zhen Shaolong listened to it for more than ten minutes in a row, and the old Elcha kept talking, he really couldn't stand it, so he shifted his attention to the game, and only occasionally nodded his head in response, completely coping with the errand.

Kreuzer whispered amusefully, "Last time he spoke for half an hour. I think he could go and write an autobiography. He has this talent. Unfortunately, he didn't have much fame. ”

Zhen Shaolong pouted.

Many people say that the elderly like to reminisce about the past, and Elcha is only thirty-five years old, at most he can only talk about middle age, even if his career comes to an end, he doesn't have to keep recalling the past!

In the old Elcha's babbling memories, the game on the field was very intense, and Karlsruhe played his form, constantly attacking St. Pauli in the half.

For the most part, St. Pauli was only passively defensive.

The difference in strength between the two sides is not small.

As can be seen from the results, Karlsruhe cannot be said to be the top in the Bundesliga, and the ranking is certainly in the upper middle range, they are currently seventh in the league and have hopes of competing for a promotion spot, while St. Pauli are at the bottom of the table and the only goal is relegation.

With such a big gap, coupled with home advantage, Karlsruhe naturally easily overpowered St. Pauli.

In the 27th minute of the game, Karlsruhe used a set-piece to play together, and the striker used a header to send the ball into the gate guarded by Honarev.

1 to 0.

Karlsruhe leads!

The scene was immediately surrounded by the cheers of the fans, and the old Elcha's 'memories' were also interrupted, he seemed to be a little unsatisfied, Zhen Shaolong exhaled for a long time, anyone who always has a fly in his ear, and he will feel very irritable if he keeps flying and flying.

The essential......

This fly can't be swatted to death!

Zhen Shaolong was a little lucky, but the atmosphere on the bench was a little gloomy, because the team was behind the opponent in terms of score.

At the beginning of the season, St. Pauli was a promoted team, and no one cared if they lost, they took it for granted.

It's not the same when the losses keep going.

There are a lot of players in the team who have played through the third division with the team, and they don't want to go back to the third division next season.

It's a professional league, not a youth game.

Victory or defeat is crucial.

Coach Bergmann is the biggest headache, before the game thought of playing Karlsruhe away, he knew that it was not easy to play, but the points that can be fought for, he must try to strive for it, he still encouraged everyone, the team can not be said to have the intention of winning, at least hope to get points.

Now it's lagging behind again!

Will it be able to catch up in the next time?

Bergmann has a pessimistic view, because several players in the front line are in very low form, and the goal drought of main striker Felix Luz has lasted for more than 700 minutes, and the last goal was back in the first league game against FΓΌrth.

The rest of the players weren't much better.

In the past 11 rounds of the league, St. Pauli has only scored six goals, ranking first in the Bundesliga in terms of scoring ability, and even Silgen, who is in last place, has scored one more goal than St. Pauli.

It's too difficult to catch up with away from home now.

In the rest of the game, St. Pauli was indeed very passive, let alone want to score, because the situation was passive and even had few shots, and in the rest of the first half, St. Pauli only had one shot on goal, or a long-range shot towards the plane, and there was no threat at all.

At halftime, the atmosphere was a little dull.

Every player is doing their own thing and almost no one is actively talking about the game.

When Bergmann returned, he encouraged everyone.

It's a pity, it's useless.

In the second half, Karlsruhe slowed down the attack, but it was still enough to suppress St. Pauli, and the slowdown and solid defense also meant that it was harder for St. Pauli to score.

"This estimate is out of action again!"

Kreuzer sighed and whispered, "I wish the team could play better so I could play." ”

If the team performs well and can win early, Bergman will certainly not be stingy with the young players in the remaining garbage time.

This kind of thinking made Zhen Shaolong a little confused, and he sighed, "Diktor, I suddenly found that we have completely different ideas about appearances. ”

"How?"

Zhen Shaolong closed his mouth.

He was thinking that his team was behind, he was hopeful, and then he came on to help the team equalize, or even help the team to overtake.

Only by turning the tide can you become a hero!

Garbage time appearance? Zhen Shaolong's mind had never thought in that direction.

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In the 67th minute of the game, the score on the field was still 1-0.

St. Pauli trailed by one goal away.

Head coach Bergman stood up, and those who were familiar with him knew that Bergman was planning to make a substitution, and the players on the bench suddenly straightened their chests and raised their heads, looking focused on watching the game.

Bergman turned his head to look at the bench, his gaze sweeping over the players.

In the end, it was fixed on Zhen Shaolong--

"Zhen, go warm up!" Bergman's tone was unmistakable.

"Me?" Zhen Shaolong was stunned, he was ready not to play, and he was a little dazed for a while.

"How?"

"Okay, I'll go!" Zhen Shaolong was full of surprise, and a spirit stood up, took off his coat and went to warm up.

Kreuzer couldn't help but be full of envy.

He has been on the bench for two games, and he didn't even get a minute, Zhen Shaolong just entered the squad and got the opportunity to play.

Bergman looked at Zhen Shaolong, still a little hesitant in his heart.

When considering the substitution, he didn't think of Zhen Shaolong at all, but when he turned his head and glanced at the bench, he suddenly changed his mind.

In the past few rounds of the league, in the second half, the team will also make substitution adjustments, some are replacing players who can't run, and some are tactical personnel adjustments, but no matter which substitution method, the purpose is to win the game.

The result?

St. Pauli didn't win a single game!

When his eyes swept over Zhen Shaolong, Bergman suddenly had an idea, "It's useless to change people anyway, just let this lucky Chinese kid try?" Anyway...... Probably lost too. ”

Zhen Shaolong got a chance.

In the 70th minute, St. Pauli announced a substitution. No. 22 Felix Luz was replaced, and No. 13 Zhen Shaolong came on.

Looking at the Chinese kid who walked on the court step by step, excited to the point that his legs were a little trembling, a smile appeared on the corner of Bergman's mouth, and he shook his head silently and thought, "Just let him play, and he will not be selected for the team in vain." But tomorrow...... Just give him back to Flor......"