Chapter 63: Hard-Boned Almeria

“…… I have to say that Atletico Madrid played very proactive after the opening, of course, this is also related to the contraction of the defense of the whole Almeria team. In the opening six minutes, Atletico Madrid took advantage of a corner to create a killing chance, but Godin's header was blocked by Almeria goalkeeper Ruwen...... And this wonderful save by Ruben also seems to have made his state burst instantly. The first half was basically a great picture of the Almeria goalkeeper high and low, and he became the busiest player of the game......"

When José Maria said this, the first half was actually over, and the second half was about to begin, with players from both sides coming out of the dressing rooms onto the pitch.

The TV broadcast gave a close-up of Gao Zheng.

'Gao had three shots on goal in the first half, and although he hit the woodwork on all three times, he couldn't score – Ruban was fantastic. I think that Ruben's outstanding performance has something to do with Gao's words before the game, and he successfully aroused Ruben's fighting spirit and good form...... Now it seems that Gao is simply cocooning himself......"

"Hah!" Cristiano Ronaldo, who was in front of the TV, couldn't hold back and laughed.

Mini Luo glanced at his father, feeling that his father was sometimes more naïve than himself. But he didn't say it, he was afraid that his father would be angry.

Ronaldo seemed to notice his son's eyes, so he coughed twice and his expression returned to seriousness.

"I don't think Gao really knows much about Spanish football, and he probably thinks this team is a soft persimmon because he hasn't heard much of the name of the Almeria team. But in fact, Atletico Madrid faced Almeria away for the second time in history, but they drew three and lost four, and did not win a game. So Almeria is not a soft persimmon, but a hard bone. The Mediterranean Stadium is also a fortress that Atletico Madrid did not fall......"

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At the same time, in China, there are also many Chinese fans waiting in front of the TV set who are worried about Gao Zheng.

The game kicked off at 2 a.m. Beijing time, and since Gao Zheng's transfer to Atletico Madrid, many Chinese fans have to get used to staying up late to watch the game.

Xiao Yingying watched the game with Feng Shiyu at this time, as Feng Shiyu's assistant, she was also Feng Shiyu's roommate - the two of them lived together, Feng Shiyu had no opinion on this, Feng Shiyu's agent did not object after knowing the relationship between Xiao Yingying and Feng Shiyu, and felt that it was convenient for Xiao Yingying to take care of Feng Shiyu.

Instead of setting an alarm clock and getting up at 1:50 a.m. like the others, the two stayed up until 2 a.m. to watch the game.

The first half of the game was a bit dull, though, – probably not for Almeria fans, but definitely for Atletico Madrid and Gao Zheng.

Everyone wanted to see Gao Zheng score, but Gao Zheng didn't score. Everyone wants to see Atletico Madrid win, and as a result, Atletico Madrid are still drawing with each other.

"Sister Feng, when do you say a handsome guy can score...... I just checked, and in terms of historical record, Almeria's home stadium is actually very difficult to play. Xiao Yingying curled up on the sofa with her knees crossed.

"Historical records don't matter, that's all in the past. They haven't won away from home before, maybe it's because they haven't won a game before? Feng Shiyu said.

"Wow, Sister Feng, you are really confident in the handsome guy!"

"Because Gao Zheng is a trustworthy person." Feng Shiyu spread out his hand.

"You're so sweet......"

"I'm telling the truth."

"I'm telling the truth, Sister Feng." Xiao Yingying said with a grin.

Feng Shiyu glanced at her roommate.

Gao Zheng in the big close-up shot on the TV screen is still smiling and chatting with his teammates, and he doesn't look like he is stressed at all.

Looking at this scene, Xiao Yingying shook her head and sighed: "A handsome guy is handsome, and there is always a temperament that can completely detach himself from the environment." Others are sad, but he can just laugh. When everyone else was excited, he smiled calmly and smiled......"

"It's a way to give confidence when your teammates are frustrated, and to stay calm when your teammates get carried away."

"Sister Feng, I think the so-called number one 'high blowing' on the Internet is fake, you are the number one 'high blowing'!" Xiao Yingying gave Feng Shiyu a thumbs up.

"Go, go!"

Then the two laughed, as if they were back to the happy times they had together in college.

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After the start of the second half, it was no different from the first half, it was still Atletico Madrid who besieged Almeria, and Almeria's goalkeeper Rubén was still the busiest man in the team.

In the 55th minute, Atletico Madrid came once again the closest chance to score.

They won a corner.

Considering how strong Atletico Madrid are at scoring from set-pieces, the whole Almeria team takes this corner very seriously.

But even that gave Atletico Madrid centre-back Miranda a chance, as he lunged forward to meet Koke's kick and flicked the ball towards the goal behind him.

Goalkeeper Ruben, who has always performed well, failed to react this time, and saw that the football was about to fly into the goal, but smashed on the front post!

After Miranda landed, seeing this scene, she held her head in her hands, which was incredible. He felt that his header was perfect, and if it was a normal game, he should have celebrated by now.

And now he can only hold his head in his hands and look up to the sky and sigh.

"Ahh Atletico Madrid missed a great chance to score! Miranda's header was denied by the post! The Mediterranean Stadium is really a bit of a wickedness! Atletico Madrid has never won here in its history, and maybe there really are some mysterious forces left and right, but it doesn't have to be ......"

Atletico Madrid then had another good chance when the Almeria player made a mistake when he fell at the back, and Alda Turan broke the ball down the left flank and headed for the box.

At the same time, Gao Zheng also quickly plugged into the middle lane, waiting to answer.

However, Alda Turan did not pass the football to Gao Zheng, although he saw Gao Zheng, he hesitated at the time, did not pass the ball at the first time, and then he chose to shoot directly.

Facing Ruben who attacked to block the angle, he shot into the near corner, but the football was blocked by Levan with his arm......

"Tulan, Tulan......" He Ping sighed, "Isn't it over just now to pass Gao Zheng early!" As a result, I hesitated and chose to knock on the door by myself...... Alas! Atletico Madrid missed another chance to score! ”

In front of the TV, many Chinese fans were scolding Alda Turan.

Gao Zheng's forward plugging just now was very timely, as long as Turan could pass the football over, Gao Zheng almost faced the empty goal, with his shooting skills, how could he not fly the empty goal, right?

As a result, Turan chose to shoot on his own.

However, Gao Zheng, who was waiting in front of the door to answer, did not show a dissatisfied look to his teammates.