40: Knocking on the mountain and shaking the tiger (today's first update!) )
Autumn 2001, Buenos Aires, Argentina - Estadio Monumental.
"Hey, man, you're so early!" In the stands at Monument Stadium, Cardoso patted the fat Barry on the shoulder and said.
"A must! Cardoso, we're going to win today, right? Fat Barry said confidently waving the River Plate fan scarf in his hand.
"Of course! We want to be crowned in the most representative way! Cardoso slapped his chest as well.
After smiling at his friend, Fat Barry was silent for a few seconds......
Cress! Look at it, River Plate will definitely win the championship! We'll beat Boca to win!
There were still more than forty minutes to go, but River Plate fans had already filled the Monument Stadium......
Before this game, River Plate also deliberately set aside some empty space between the away team stand and the home team's stand at the Monument Stadium to avoid accidents.
More than 6,000 Boca Juniors fans will come to the Monumental Stadium today to cheer on the away team Boca.
And Amy is in the middle of it.
But at this time, Amy's mood is very conflicted.
As a Boca fan, of course, she wanted Boca to beat River Plate to win the championship, but, for some reason, when she saw Leonwill warming up on the court......
She was tangled, contradictory.
"I, what am I struggling with! Boca is definitely a champion! Shaking her head, Amy said firmly.
But, but it's good to have a draw, and we are also champions if we draw......
As for why Amy doesn't want Boca to win the title in a winning way? Well, she couldn't figure it out herself.
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Derby, Derby, as the world's most famous derby of the century, the Argentine national derby has always been highly respected by Argentines.
In the eyes of the unruly Argentine, the match between River Plate and Boca Juniors is the best derby in the world.
In Argentina, River Plate symbolizes the aristocracy, while Boca Juniors symbolizes the commoners, and the match between the two teams is a challenge from the lower middle class of Argentine society to the upper echelons of society......
Some people say that football is just football and does not contain politics.
However, after a hundred years of football, the cultures and customs of different regions have long been integrated into football.
The national derby is the spiritual sustenance of all Argentines, so it deserves the title of the derby of the century.
On the stage of the national derby, there have been people who have gone down in history, some people have become famous with one goal, and some people have regrets for life.
South American football has a unique culture that Europeans will never understand.
As the most standardized and professional league in the South American football league, Argentine football has contributed many well-known stars to the world.
Today, the Monument Stadium, which can accommodate more than 65,000 people, is packed, except for the 'separation zone'.
River Plate legend, Prince Enzo Francescoli of Uruguay, was also on hand to support the team, while Boca Juniors' more than 6,000 visiting fans were surrounded by River Plate fans, whose voices were overpowered, but they tirelessly sang the team anthem and chanted the name of Roman Riquelme......
This game will decide a lot of things.
First, who is the champion of the Autumn League.
Second, who will ultimately hold the all-time best points record?
Thirdly, which player from both teams will win the title of Fall League Player of the Year?
The suspense will be revealed one by one as the game progresses.
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"Friends in front of the TV, welcome to the Argentine Football Autumn League, which will be broadcast live to you by Digital Satellite Argentina! This is the last time that my partner and I will give you commentary this season, and this is the last game of the season, and I believe it is important for me to stress no more...... "As the voice of Argentine legend Kempes and the image of the game enter people's ears and eyes......
"It's game on! River Plate kicked off first, and today they fielded their strongest lineup, oh, let's take a look at the attack, Leonwill organized ...... in midfield.
Kempes and Varidec had not had time to introduce the starting line-ups of both teams, and the game had already entered the first small **.
On the court, Leon's eyes were like torches, "Good opportunity!" Seeing Ortega, who had shaken off the entanglement of defenders in the frontcourt, quickly stepped forward, Leon directly raised his right foot.
Bang! I saw Leon's pass draw a beautiful arc in the air, and then landed firmly in front of Ortega.
"Good time!" Ortega used his left foot to unload the ball perfectly, and it was a brilliant combination between him and Leonwill.
In just a few seconds of the opening period, River Plate got an offensive opportunity, Leon's long pass from the back, Ortega's forward run!
Boca's right side was blown up in an instant!
Their right-back Guerreiro didn't seem to have recovered from the tension of the opening kick-off, and to the cheers of the River Plate fans, he could only watch as Ortega threw him off a few spots with the ball!
Just as Ortega was about to cut into the box from the left, at the same time, Cambiasso, Da Lisandro and Nano had already rushed into the box in three ways.
Ortega's choice came as a surprise.
After cutting into the penalty area, the little donkey used his agile pace to firmly control the ball with his back, and his feet were like glue, which had a fatal attraction to the ball.
Boca Juniors players couldn't get the ball off Ortega's feet, even if they were blocked.
"Look at them!" Boca's defenders were reminding each other to watch out for Cambiasso, Dalisandro and Nano, who had already been inserted into the box......
However, they missed one place.
That's something their imagination can't think of.
"Not good, !!! later" Riquelme, who was standing in the front, hurriedly turned back and shouted at his teammates.
As the so-called heroes see the same thing, at this moment, Riquelme guessed what Ortega wanted to do.
However, Riquelme is not at the back......
In the Boca team, he has the right not to defend.
And the game had just begun, and Roman didn't want to spend too much energy on defense.
Before Riquelme could finish speaking, Ortega's feet were already moving, and the outside of his right foot made a strange arc.
The trajectory of the ball flew like a half-moon, just past the defenders and the three River Plate players in front of the penalty area.
At this time, the most obvious thing to see is undoubtedly the fans in the stands.
Many River Plate fans were already on their feet, Fat Barry shaking the scarf in his hand, and Cardoso had one hand on his friend's shoulder and the other clenched into a fist.
They followed all the River Plate fans and shouted, "Shoot!!!!!! ”
Shot? Who is it?
As the eyes of all the players in Boca's backline moved to the back post with Ortega's strange curling pass, they saw a handsome figure.
Leonwell's long brown hair fluttered in the wind, and his posture was as domineering as an eagle with outstretched wings.
Is this a bow to shoot an eagle? Leon prepares for a direct volley!
His eyes were on the ball, and as it was about to fly in front of him, Leon slammed his foot!
Bang! Hit the bull's-eye, Leon's right foot was right on the ball, and there was a loud bang like thunder!
The ball is fast and flat!
Like a bomber flying low, Leonwell's volley flew through the crowd towards the goal!
Will it be a goal?
Everyone held their breath for a moment.
In the stands, the fat on Barry's face was constantly shaking, and he and his friend Cardoso were staring at the court with the most expectant eyes......
And among the away Boca fans, Amy felt her heart twitch a little at this time...... I don't know why, she feels that she would love Leonwill to score this goal, but as a Boca fan, she also thinks about it in her heart.
Whew――――――――――! At the very moment when the fans in the stands were breathing, the Monument Stadium was almost blown up at the opening time!
Bang dang! Leonwill's shot hit the crossbar hard!
"Hmm...... The goalpost was involved in this defense of the Boca team, and in the face of this world wave, Boca's goalkeeper was too helpless, but fortunately, the goalpost helped him! The commentator, the famous star Kempes, said in a very regretful tone......
On the pitch, the players of the Boca team were scared out of a cold sweat! The game had just begun, and they were caught off guard before they could get to their feet......
For Boca, who swept through La Liga this season, they are feeling the pressure on River Plate.
From the fans, to the players, this is really the rhythm of the national derby......
"Oh my God, what a shame!" Ortega looked at Leon with a look of regret and said, "It's just a little bit off, damn the goalpost!" ”
"Indeed...... The boss should be asked to raise the goalpost a little higher...... "The big head Dali Sandro also echoed.
"Alright, hurry up and get back to your positions, the Bocas are coming." Although it was a pity, Leon's heart still maintained a fairly strong composure and calmness at this time.
Leon looks confident today.
"The pinnacle of professional footballers at the eighth level...... It's extraordinary. "Feeling the change in himself, León threw himself into the team's defense.
Boca's attack was clearly influenced by Leon's opening world wave......
At least, their monster Riquelme didn't perform at the same level as he usually does, his misplaced pass was cut off by Cambiaso, and it was River Plate's counter-attack!
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