Chapter 471: Red Card
In the 55th minute, Real Madrid began to recover. After one another, the Roma team began to press out.
Real Madrid, who were recovering from the formation and counter-attacking, created more threats. In the 57th minute, Likado broke through and crossed, Kaka fired a long-range shot from the edge of the box, and Doni lifted the ball off the crossbar in embarrassment.
In the 59th minute, Raul picked up the ball very smartly after winning the ball on the counter-attack, and Ricardo followed up with a volley, but the play was too good and Dhoni held the ball.
Manuel Pellegrini carefully analysed the situation and made the first substitution. Gago came on and replaced Raul.
Real Madrid's formation changed to 4321, which was more defensive.
He then made another counter-substitution, replacing the in-form Salgado with M. Torres to continue the defensive solidity.
Spalletti also finally made a substitution, replacing Roberini Jr. with Montenegro striker Vucinic.
Vucinic has enjoyed a thriving season at Roma, and thanks to his and Aquilani's excellent performances, Roma have won several tough matches.
If he hadn't had a minor injury in this game, Spalletti would have started him.
Vucinic came close to changing the score when he met Aquilani's cross from inside the box and fired a powerful shot that hit the crossbar and bounced off.
The frightened Real Madrid immediately launched a counter-attack, and Ricardo took the ball in midfield and ran 30 meters before pushing the ball to Ronaldo.
Ronaldo didn't stop the ball and passed the ball back to Ricardo with a flower foot, and Ricardo shot with his foot in the arc of the penalty area, and the ball hit Juan's leg, broke the shot at the post, and rolled off the line.
This string of attacks and counterattacks made the fans addicted, and the commentator also shouted: "It's so exciting! The offensive and defensive rhythm of both sides is very fast, and it is dizzying to watch! It's a top-level contest and Roma played like a champion team today! ”
In the 68th minute, Ricardo broke through Cicinho on the wing again and crossed, and Ronaldo's header was confiscated by Doni.
Doni immediately launched a counter-attack with the ball in his hands, and Roma's attack was very fast, and the three-to-two pass was in front of the penalty area, and Vucinic took the ball and tried to cross it from the bottom, and Pepe kicked him down.
The referee unceremoniously showed Pepe a yellow card, which was the second yellow card he received in the game, two yellows turned into one red, and he was sent off.
"Oh, Pepe! How many red cards has he received this season? You never know what he's thinking! "You never know if he's going to ask for a red card or a yellow card in the next minute." He's very good defensively, and his ability to get cards is just as good as his defensive ability! ”
"Now Real Madrid have to play 10 and 11. The Roma team finally saw a glimmer of light! With less than 25 minutes left before the end of the game and stoppage time. Can they equalize or even reverse the score? ”
"Don't panic, hold steady!" On the field, Licardo shouted, "We are the leading side!" As long as we don't make mistakes ourselves, victory will be ours! ”
After Raul came off the pitch, Ricardo had already put on the captain's armband. Seeing his calm face, the players felt inexplicably reassured.
One less person isn't the end of the world, is it?
In the 73rd minute, Real Madrid played a counter-attack, but this counterattack did not play with speed, and when the ball was handed to the feet of Ricardo, Roma had already returned to the defense.
Ricardo took the ball and slowly pushed forward and approached the penalty area. Cicinho and De Rossi came together to press.
In the face of their up-and-coming scramble, Ricardo suddenly activated, and the ball rolled continuously between his left and right feet, and like a juggle, he carried the ball through between the two.
Mex's reaction was quick, and he immediately stepped forward to make a steal, but Licardo didn't wait for him to get closer, quickly stretched out his foot and poked the ball, and the ball rolled under Mex's crotch and into the penalty area.
Ronaldo sprang out of the diagonal stab and swung his leg between Juan's leg block, the ball was not fast, but the angle was very tricky, rolling past Doni's leg into the near corner of the net.
"Ronaldo Goalllll! Once again, the two brothers showed their spiritual relationship! God, how many times have we seen similar footage this season! No one in this world can stop their brothers, no one! ”
Ricardo ran over and jumped samba in front of the enemy's goal with Ronaldo.
Soon Kaka and Baptista joined in the celebrations, with the four Brazilians twisting together and seeming to mock the Romans.
'The score was 2-0, but for Roma it wasn't much of a change and they only needed to score two goals to send the score into extra time; If they score three goals, they will win outright. ”
'From the rest of the game, they don't have much chance of scoring three goals in a row. Roma had no choice but to go on the attack! ”
The Romans were stimulated. After the restart, their first attack paid off.
After a patient pass, they played the ball down the left and Tonetto got in front of M. Torres and crossed with his feet. Tadei jumped up in front of the six-yard box and beat Cannavaro for a header that flew past Casillas and into the net.
"Tadei Goallll! Just 1 minute after Real Madrid's goal, Roma pulled back 1 point! Now for them, victory is no longer a luxury, and they have every chance to do so! ”
"After Pepe was sent off, Pellegrini made no substitutions, he had no one to replace, Metzelder was injured, Ramos was suspended for accumulating yellow cards, and Real Madrid had no centre-backs on the bench. He opted for Torres and Heinze to play at three centre-backs. However, this has left the team's backline porous. ”
"Roma just shifted the ball to the left, Torres left Tadei to block Tonetto, and when Tonetto crossed, Cannavaro was not in place, and Tadej easily occupied the advantageous position, resulting in this goal. Pellegrini has to figure it out right now! ”
What can Pellegrini do? It's hard for a good woman to cook without rice.
After some hesitation, he brought on Drenthe, replaced Diarra, and let Drenthe play at left-back, and the formation changed to 4221.
'It's not a good option,' the commentator commented, 'Drenthe has shown this season that he is not very good at playing at left-back, where he is very poor and his defence is dispensable. He's not really good at playing left winger, oh my god, I don't really know where he's going to fit in. Except for some highlights at the beginning of the season, the rest of the season his performances could be described as 'disastrous'. Pellegrini really has no one on his hands, and he actually gave him the precious last substitution! ”
Like a gambler with a red eye, Spalletti also made a substitution adjustment, replacing Taddai with Pizarro.
In the last ten minutes, both sides were about to see bayonets.