Chapter 21: Remember the Name
I have a dream and that is to play with Ronaldo. He's the only phenomenon in world football! —Pato
Uncle Paul had a happy smile on his face and his beard was covered with beer stains. He looked at Jimmy smugly: "We have a good young player like Ricardo, do you Corinthians have it?" ”
Jimmy wasn't convinced. "The blind cat just bumped into a dead mouse. And now São Paulo is still lagging behind, haven't you forgotten? ”
Uncle Paul snorted twice: "Wait and see, I'll get it back soon." ”
A disdainful smile flashed across Jimmy's face: "It's just a newcomer, the first time you play in the professional league, you count on him to savior?" Do you think he's Ronaldo? ”
"He's not Ronaldo," Uncle Paul said seriously, "but he's Ronaldo's younger brother." ”
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In front of the TV, Stella watched Ricardo connect São Paulo's frontcourt attack with an efficient and brief style of play, her eyes were complicated, and she muttered to herself: "How is it like a different person, is this still the Ricardo I know?" ”
Thinking of Julia, another wave of anger welled up in her heart. "Hmph, although the ball is better played, it can't hide your scumbag nature." Yesterday she accompanied Julia to a pregnancy test, and luckily, Julia was not pregnant.
But the attitude that the guy showed was still unforgivable. Yes, unforgivable!
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The commentator analyzes the game: "...... The game was already in the 77th minute and time was running out for Sao Paulo. Osvaldo had just made a substitution, replacing a midfielder with a midfielder. This is a signal to intensify the offensive. Atlético Paranaense coach Soto also made a corresponding substitution, replacing a midfielder with a defender, and it seemed that he was going to keep the advantage of this goal. ”
"During this time, Sao Paulo's youngster Ricardo was closely watched, which caused Sao Paulo's offensive to be somewhat blocked. At this time, it would be nice if Kaka was there, and now there are too few points in front of Sao Paulo to get the ball. ”
Atlético Paranaense continued to shrink their defence, with almost all of them retreating into the box. Five defenders were placed in front of goal and caused too much trouble for Sao Paulo's attack.
The absence of Kaka and Fabiano really hurt São Paulo.
Osvaldo paced back and forth on the sidelines. At this time, he especially hoped that Ricardo could have a stroke of genius like he did in training.
Atlético Paranaense's dense defense left Sao Paulo a little helpless.
Perhaps at this time, only the sudden outburst of stars can save the team.
Is Ricardo a football player? Maybe not yet.
However, if he can save the team in such a situation, he will definitely become famous with one goal and become a hot new star!
"Atletico Paranaense had a chance to counter-attack, Mineiro got the ball, he tried to break through and didn't get rid of the opponent. His speed slowed down, and he was waiting for his teammates to pick him up...... There was a mistake in the pass! Lugano judged the way to the ball and stopped it halfway through! São Paulo attack! ”
Lugano didn't kick the ball up, and when he saw Ricardo retreat to pick it up, he handed it to Ricardo.
Ricardo kept an eye on his teammates and opponents before receiving the ball, did not stop the ball, knocked the ball directly to Baptista, and then turned and ran forward.
Baptista wanted to give the ball to Ricardo again, but at this time Ricardo had players from Atlético Paranaense in front and behind, and in desperation, Baptista could only give the ball to Wilson on the wing.
Wilson stopped a little after receiving the ball and was almost cut off by an Atlético Paranaense defender, he quickly used his body to protect the ball, and at this time, out of the corner of his eye, he saw that a teammate stepped forward to answer and quickly passed the ball.
It was Ricardo who came to pick it up. He was also followed by a tail, constantly squeezing him with his body to prevent him from comfortably holding the ball.
But Ricardo's excellent sense of the ball was evident at this point, as he stopped the ball in a fierce physical confrontation, leaned on his opponent with his body, and tried to turn around with his left foot.
But the Paranaense player reacted quickly and immediately moved his body to block Ricardo's breakaway.
But Ricardo quickly dunked the ball back with his left foot, dodged the angle from the right, and then handed the ball to Baptista again and ran forward again.
This time, Baptista did not delay, and passed the ball directly to Ricardo, and a gap suddenly appeared in front of Ricardo.
Opportunity!
Ricardo keenly seized the opportunity. He slid the ball and ran quickly, his speed lightning fast, as if he was about to break through between the two opposing defenders. If he is not blocked, he will face the opposing goalkeeper very quickly!
The Paranaense players made a mistake at this point, and the two defenders abandoned their defenders at the same time and rushed towards Ricardo, and the players who were not yet in place to fill in were not yet in place.
Ricardo saw Reinaldo thrusting in the middle, did not hesitate, and quickly got up and plugged it straight.
The ball passed between the two defenders and rolled right at Reinaldo's feet.
With only one defender in sight, Reinaldo adjusted his stance and tried to hit the goal, but the opponent reacted quickly and immediately blocked his shot. So Reinaldo dunked the ball and tried to break through, but the opponent's defender had already followed up. Reinaldo had no choice but to try to control the ball first, and his speed completely slowed down, and he fell into the encirclement of the opponent!
Osvaldo jumped to his feet on the sidelines, looking to waste a great attacking opportunity.
At this time, a bolt of lightning pierced the heart of Atlético Paranaense.
"Pass it here!"
Reinaldo was hesitating when he suddenly heard a somewhat familiar voice shouting.
He didn't have time to tell who it was, so he hurriedly flicked the ball sideways, and only after the ball was off his feet did he look into the middle.
I saw a figure wearing the No. 30 jersey of São Paulo quickly plugged in, did not stop the ball, and shot directly with a fury.
Powerful and sinking!
His eyes quickly turned to the goal. Atlético Paranaense goalkeeper Flavio made a save but did not touch the ball. Like a cannonball, the ball grazed the post and hit the net, bringing up white waves.
“goal!!!! The ball is in! Sao Paulo equalized in the 79th minute! The goal was scored by a youngster who appeared on the professional stage for the first time, No. 30 Ricardo! Please remember this name, not because he is Ronaldo's younger brother, but from tonight onwards, you will definitely hear this name more and more often! ”
"Domineering shot! Power and angle! Poor Flavio, he can't save this ball! ”
"It was a brilliant series of passes from São Paulo, in which Ricardo played a crucial role, and in the end he sealed the blow with a single kick!"
The score was equalized, but Osvaldo didn't appear too excited, he tightened his tie reservedly, and a calm smile on his face, as if all this was expected by him. However, the sour feeling in his heart was like eating a bite of blueberry-flavored ice cream on a hot day!