The game still has to go on. Osvaldo frowned after Ricardo scored his second goal, and it was clear that Ricardo and Kaka were not running according to his instructions, and this attacking routine was not the result of his tactical thinking.

Soon he realized that a camera was on him, and he laughed and applauded. Then he turned his head to look at Mauro, the youth director and assistant coach next to him: "Do you think I should replace Ricciardo Jr.?" He clearly didn't have much energy anymore. ”

Mauro thought for a moment: "But his stay on the field is a kind of deterrent to the opponent, you think so, so you can't make up your mind." ”

Osvaldo nodded: "That's right. However, a two-goal lead doesn't necessarily mean a risk, and this is the Maracana. If I take down Ricciardo Jr. and put on a defender, I don't necessarily have to hold on to two goals. But if we bring in another attacking player, it will be difficult to replace Ricciardo Jr. and put pressure on the opponent's goal, so that our defensive pressure will be greater. ”

Mauro said a little uncertainly: "Then let little Ricardo play for another ten minutes." I think he'll be able to hold on for ten minutes. After 10 minutes, a defender is replaced. ”

Osvaldo frowned and thought for a moment: "That's all it can be." ”

He beckoned Kaka and whispered, "You let little Ricciardo go to the front and stop defending." You lean to the left, and we'll switch to a 442 for the time being. ”

Of course, Kaka, a good boy, will not contradict the coach and nod obediently.

On the other side of the pitch, Flamengo head coach Nelson O. Baptista was spitting and her fingers were almost on Merlot's nose. "Didn't you say you wouldn't give that kid a chance to get his feet up? What just happened? You let a 16-year-old kid play with you, and let the 70,000 fans in the stadium see your incompetence! Will you be able to play well? If you can't, give me the chance to play as soon as possible! ”

Every word was like a resounding slap in the face, and it was slammed into Merlot's face. He clenched his fists so hard that he felt the blood all over his body pound violently against his veins, making him dizzy for a while. That damn brat. He lowered his head and didn't try to defend himself: "I'm sorry, boss, give me another chance." ”

Nelson O. Baptista gasped violently a few times, calming down a little. He pondered for a moment and said, "You don't have to keep an eye on Licardo, the team needs to attack now. ”

"But," Melo looked up at the manager, "you can't let such a dangerous person go unchecked, right?" ”

Nelson O. Baptista frowned, "Are you observing?" That kid can't run anymore, what else can he threaten. Your task now is very difficult, every offense, every defense, I have to see you. Go ahead. ”

Watching Melo get back on the field, Nelson O. Baptista's brow never relaxed. In fact, he also knew that the ball just now was not Melo's responsibility, and he could only blame the enemy for being too strong. As a young player, Melo has done a good job of keeping Ricardo in the thick for most of the game. That goal was the responsibility of the whole defence, and Melo was just the one to blame.

With little game time left, Flamengo's only option if they don't want to suffer a humiliating defeat at home is to attack. And it's an attack that pours out of the nest. It's unrealistic to want to organize slowly, looking for opportunities and flaws.

The pressure on the São Paulo defense is increasing again.

Compared to the luxurious forward line and midfield, Sao Paulo's defence is the most vulnerable link in the team. Although the main central defender Lugano is already a Uruguayan international, he is too young after all, only 22 years old, with good physical fitness and lack of experience. Another centre-back, Gyan, is also only 23 years old, his physical fitness is much worse than Lugano's, and he is a bit short for a centre-back, and his bounce is not very good, and he suffers from headers. Substitute centre-back Giulio. Santos is physically okay, bounce and height enough, but the turning speed is a little slower, and he is also inexperienced, only 21 years old.

Left-back Gustavo. Inside, this is a role player, ordinary or mediocre, with no obvious shortcomings and no special strengths. The same goes for right-back Simplisio, who is now injured and has come off the bench with Gabriel in the middle of the bench but lacking in character.

The only big name in the backline is goalkeeper Cherry.

Cherry, who has made 15 appearances for Brazil, is the anchor in Sao Paulo's backline, and if it weren't for his impressive performances, Sao Paulo would have dropped at least 10 more points this season.

Such a line of defense against tofu dregs, under the onslaught of flamenco, looks crumbling. Wanting to atone for his sins, Melo was outstanding on both ends of the floor, with several key assists posing a great threat to Sao Paulo.

Seeing this, Ricardo gritted his teeth and ran again. Only if he creates enough threat up front can he share the pressure at the back.

Strange to say, he felt that his physical strength had been exhausted, but he had only walked for a short time, and now he felt that he could sprint a few waves. In the final analysis, it is this physical talent and quality that is worthy of Ronaldo's younger brother.

At this time, Sao Paulo's backline defused an attack of the opponent, Cheney took the ball and held it firmly in his arms, and after observing it for a few seconds, he did not dare to throw the ball to attack, and chose to open his feet to find the front.

But the kick was a little crooked, and as it looked like it was about to go out of the touchline, a figure in a Sao Paulo shirt struggled to catch up and barely stopped the ball before it could fly off the touchline.

"Rico is desperate to catch up with the football ......" commentator Oliveira remains focused, "his skills may not be good, but he is full of energy and wins a chance for São Paulo to fight back!" ”

Rico didn't stop the ball for too long, just glanced at it in a hurry, and handed the ball to Fabiano, who was retreating to pick it up.

Fabiano tried to turn unsuccessfully, but did not lose the ball either, and seeing that Kaka had already cut in, he returned the ball to Kaka.

Kaka stopped the ball and adjusted a step and risked an overhead pass to find Ricardo.

Ricardo had been watching for a long time, and when he saw an opportunity, he almost immediately ran up, and he was better than the opposing centre-back Andrew. Bahia started earlier and was also faster than Andrew. Bahia was quicker and rightfully scrambled to touch the ball first.

However, due to the decline in physical fitness and the deformation of his technical movements, he stopped a little far from his body in this ball.

By the time he caught up with the ball, there was no angle left to shoot. Andrew. Bahia was in hot pursuit, and Ricardo swept the ball towards goal. The ball was low and fast, Fabiano did not grab the ball at the front post, the ball leaked to the back post, and just when people thought the ball would roll out of the sideline, Rico, who had been running endlessly, arrived, and he swept the ball down the middle again and passed it to the penalty spot.

Kaka followed up with a volley!

At the moment when Kaka shot, Ricardo had already predicted the path of the ball and felt that the ball was likely to be saved, so he hurriedly sprinted two steps to the right front.

Sure enough, Flamengo's goalkeeper Giulio. Cesar makes a side pounce to keep the ball out.

However, the ball did not roll far and went straight to the feet of Ricardo, as if he was deliberately giving an assist to Ricardo!

All Ricardo had to do was push the ball into the empty net with a gentle push of his foot.