As soon as the ball reaches Ronaldo's feet, it is half the shot. - Romario

Osvaldo's nervousness was not contagious to the players. One by one, they held back their strength and wanted to avenge 5 arrows at home.

In the locker room, Osvaldo was making the final pre-match set-up and mobilization. He didn't say something that burned with passion, which was not his characteristic. He simply re-analysed Fluminense's style of play and characteristics, emphasizing the respective responsibilities of the players.

Finally, he ended with one sentence: "...... It's true that we're winless in 3 rounds. But I believe that you are an enterprising team and you will not let the winless run continue. This game was the beginning of our bottoming out. Romario, the most dangerous striker against the opposition, is out of action due to injury and I can't think of a reason why we shouldn't win. More than 50,000 fans outside are waiting for you to put on a great game, do a good job! ”

His plain words aroused the fighting spirit of the players.

"Boss, wait and see us kick their balls!"

"Let them hear the name of St. Paul in the future, and it will have a psychological shadow!"

Even Kaka, who has always been reserved, said: "I will definitely give 200 percent of my effort in this game." ”

Osvaldo waved his hand in satisfaction: "Go! ”

The players trotted out of the locker room and into the players' tunnel, waiting to be admitted.

Fluminense's players were also preparing to enter the squad and Ricardo looked at them curiously, disappointed that Romario had not been included in the squad, with the 36-year-old still one of Brazil's most effective strikers.

Fluminense also looked at Ricardo curiously.

Before the game, Fluminense's coach Benas highlighted the young player Ricardo, because although he has always been a substitute, he has repeatedly performed highlightly, and he seems to be an important scorer for Sao Paulo. It is naturally impossible not to pay attention to such a player.

And judging by where Ricardo is standing now...... He should start! This will be his first start!

Although he didn't break the Brazilian record, Ricardo has already rewritten the record in São Paulo! He will be the youngest player to start in the history of the Sao Paulo club!

When Ricardo walked out of the players' tunnel and appeared on the field, the stands of the Morumbi Stadium echoed with a burst of whispers!

Although everyone has long been discussing when Ricardo will start, they all feel that with Ricardo's strength, Osvaldo should have given him the opportunity to start a long time ago.

But when this scene appeared, many people still couldn't believe it. He was only 16 years and 4 months old!

At this age, it is already very good to be able to play in the main team of the U18, but Ricardo directly crossed this level and made his debut in the senior team!

The narrator said in a natural tone: "...... At Ricardo's age, I can't think of anyone better than Pele and Ronaldo, so it's no surprise that he started the game. ”

'We just have to be patient and see what he does when he starts for the first time. Will his magic be continued? ”

In the shock of the fans, Sao Paulo kicks off and the game begins. São Paulo methodically organized the offensive.

Ricardo's first touch of the ball surprised the fans.

He received the ball close to the left side, made a gesture to the baseline, but used his left toe to pull the ball back, and did not see him look up, suddenly raised his right foot, kicked the ball hard, and the ball flew high, with a strong spin, drew a beautiful arc like a rainbow in the air, crossed the head of the Fluminense defender, and landed on the open area on the right side of the Fluminense penalty area.

There was no one there.

However, a figure wearing a São Paulo jersey arrived quickly! The back number of that jersey is number 22. Kaka!

Kaka expertly unloaded the ball without stopping too far from his body. He looked up to observe the running position of his teammates and the position of the opposing goalkeeper, adjusted a step, and decisively shot with his feet!

It was a powerful volley with the outside of the instep, and the ball flew towards the back corner of the goal like a cannonball, and Fluminense goalkeeper Murillo took a few steps back in embarrassment, jumped up and tucked the ball up with one palm, barely holding the ball out of the net.

Corner kick.

The fans held their breath and prepared to scream, but only to let out a huge sigh of regret.

Kaka looked a little regretful, then quickly looked in the direction of Ricardo and gave him a thumbs up to signal that the ball was well passed.

Osvaldo watched the scene with seriousness. The wonderful chemistry between Ricardo and Kaka was the most important reason why he decided to start Ricardo.

The result of the two of them plus one is definitely greater than two.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have risked starting Ricardo. After all, Ricardo now only has the physical strength to play 70 to 75 minutes of high-intensity games, and letting Ricardo start means that he must leave a substitution spot for Ricardo.

If you don't take the lead in the first 75 minutes, the next 10 minutes will be very difficult.

Hopefully, Ricardo and Kaka will surprise themselves again.

Sao Paulo's first corner after the opening kick was in vain.

Fans waved the tricolor to cheer on the home team, and the morale of São Paulo's players was high, and they launched fierce pressing in the front court to firmly control the initiative of the game.

Ricardo found that everywhere he ran, there were people watching. After he gave Kaka such a good ball, Fluminense's players no longer dared to take him lightly.

So Ricardo stopped showing off his skills and began to play unpretentiously, stopping the ball and kicking the ball out.

One kick seems simple, and it's not as eye-catching as taking the ball and passing it with two feet, but it's actually much more difficult.

First of all, the footwork is particularly good, and the passing can be quite accurate, otherwise it is to give up the ball; Secondly, all this must be done in the physical confrontation with the opponent, and you must have some physical confrontation ability, otherwise you will lose your balance if you are squeezed by others, resulting in the loss of the ball; Thirdly, you have to have a good grasp of the overall situation, and after passing the ball to your teammates, you have to let the team handle it amicably. If a teammate has someone in front of him and behind him, but he wants to pass the ball, it will often lead to conceding the ball. So you have to keep an eye out for which teammate is in a reasonable position and which teammate is now in a gap around you.

In the eyes of ordinary fans, Licardo's style of play is unpleasant, because the football does not stay around him too much, and it is difficult to notice his presence.

However, in the eyes of professionals, it is possible to see the high level contained in Licardo's unpretentious actions, and the two commentators did not hesitate to praise them: "...... Ricardo and Ricardinho have combed Sao Paulo's attack very smoothly, Osvaldo should have started him earlier, and if he was given plenty of playing time, Sao Paulo would not have gone three games without a win. ”

"Ricardo's pass is very thoughtful!"

"Beautiful, Ricardo didn't stop the ball and sent it directly to Kaka's feet, Sao Paulo's chance!"

"I can't find the right words to praise him, is he really only 16?"