Stand by the last line of defense

Chapter 42 Big and small gantry!

This season, Real Betis has three consecutive victories and a fantastic start, which makes the club and fans full of expectations for this season.

They are keen to see the team qualify for promotion to La Liga this season.

For today's direct opponent Zaragoza, Real Betis will of course want to beat, so as to ensure that at the end of the season, the team can get the top two in the league and directly advance to La Liga.

In order to win, Real Betis put on a 433 formation for the main attack.

Goalkeeper: 13A·Adan, central defender: No. 6 J. Figueras, No. 4 B. Gonzalez.

Left and right backs: No. 33 Francisco Varela, No. 3 A. Martinez.

Midfielder: No. 46 Ceballos, No. 21 Reyes, No. 16 Sejudo.

Forwards: No. 17 Pacheco, No. 24 Castro, No. 19 Molina.

Similarly, the record of 2 wins and [-] tie this season gave Zaragoza an idea.Of course they are also eager to qualify for promotion to La Liga this season.

Zaragoza also attached great importance to this game.

The back line was weak in the first three rounds. If Zheng Long hadn't played well, it would have been impossible for Zaragoza to keep a clean sheet.

In this round, facing the main opponent of the promotion, the head coach Popovich is a little cautious.

Changed the previous 433 formation that was more offensive, replaced No. 7 Anel Hajić with midfielder J. Romero, and changed to a 442 formation with a more balanced offense and defense.

Real Zaragoza got the right to pick the side and Real Betis got the kick-off.

With the whistle of the referee, Real Betis striker Castro pushed the ball to Molina, and the game officially started.

No. 19 Molina saw his opponent rushing up to grab the ball, and he calmly passed the ball back to Reyes, No. 21 in the midfield.

Reyes does not stop and passes the ball to Martinez, the wing-back number 3.

Real Besti's formation spread out, trying to use the width of the pitch to mobilize the opponent and tear apart the opponent's defense.

Zaragoza's players will not allow the opponent to pass the ball so comfortably, they put enough pressure on the opponent, hoping to grab the ball.

After the possession of the ball was switched repeatedly in the midfield, Ceballos saw through Doka's breakthrough and intercepted the ball.

The ball was quickly passed to the feet of No. 21 Reyes.

Real Betis suddenly accelerated the pace of advancement at this time.

Seeing the opponent's sudden attack, the head coach Popovich standing on the sidelines reminded his players loudly.

"Pay attention to the opponent's attack, be optimistic about your own people!"

In a fierce game, and with a distance of more than ten or twenty meters, it is difficult for players to calm down and pay attention to the coach's call to remind.

But if you don't shout a few words, the head coach will feel uneasy!
Zheng Long was also unreliable.

As for the team's situation, after three rounds of competition, Zheng Long also understands it very well.

It's really... not reassuring!
Zheng Long saw that the opponent launched an attack, so he quickly made preparations for the save.

Reyes broke through Pedro's defense and saw Gallareta flanking him. He sent the ball to striker Castro.

Castro was on the right side outside the penalty area, pretending to break through, but he moved two steps laterally, opened up a little space, and shot directly.

boom!
The ball took a little arc and went straight to the upper right corner of the goal.

However, this shot is not fully marked with power, and the speed is not fast.

In the eyes of Zheng Long, who had a quick reaction, it was even slower than the bullet time in a movie.

Zheng Long unhurriedly moved a few steps laterally, jumped up and took the ball out of the air.

The on-site commentator saw it and shouted immediately.

"Although Castro's shot was not powerful, it was very sudden. It is also difficult for goalkeepers.

But such a shot cannot threaten Zheng Long's gate at all.If Castro wants to fulfill his promise before the game, he needs to work harder! "

Seeing that Zheng Long took off his shot easily, Castro patted his palm regretfully.

If I hadn't been impatient just now, it would have been fine if I had been a little more steady.

At that time, when the kick is in the middle, it will be difficult for the opponent to save the ball.

Pity!
Although a little annoyed, Castro quickly cheered up.

It's okay, the game has just begun.There are still many opportunities, and I don't believe that the opponent's attention can be kept concentrated in the audience.

Just take a chance!

Castro turned and ran back, ready for the next attack.

Jorge Mendes was not pleased to see Zheng Long defending the ball with ease.

This kind of save is only the basic operation of the goalkeeper, as long as the goalkeeper can save the goal.

Let alone La Liga, there are quite a few goalkeepers like this all over the world.

If Zheng Long is only at this level, it is not worth signing himself and spending effort to operate and promote it as a world-class star.

Zheng Long hugged the ball, ran a few steps to the left, and then threw the ball vigorously to left back Fernandez.

Fernandez dribbled a few meters forward and sent the ball to Pedro's feet, but this time Pedro was closely watched.

It was difficult to break in, so he had to pass the ball.

This season, with the addition of powerful players such as A. Adan, Gonzalez, and Francisco Varela, Real Betis should have been prone to conceding goals before.

Steady defense, coupled with counterattack, is an important reason why Real Betis can remain unbeaten this season.

Under the defense of Real Betis, Zaragoza's offense was completely unable to play.

The live commentator of the TV station shouted.

"This time Zaragoza's coach changed his formation and adopted a more conservative 442, but this formation weakened the players in the frontcourt and increased the thickness of the midfield. It did not help Zaragoza, but instead Weakened Zaragoza's offense. More importantly, Zaragoza's tactical changes made the midfielders feel uncomfortable. I don't know whether to defend or attack. The coach needs to make changes and clearly tell My own players. What should I do at this time!"

The head coach wants to strengthen the defense, but the players habitually want to attack.

But there was one less player in the frontcourt. This kind of unaccustomed made Zaragoza's midfield a little confused.

When Pedro was pressing on the opponent, a pass kicked behind the opponent's right-back.

He originally intended for winger Romero to rush over to meet and break through along the sideline.

But the coach specifically told J. Romero before the game that there is a hidden danger in the right back Rico, and he needs to help defend. He should not rush forward rashly and give the opponent a chance to counterattack.

J. Romero, who didn't have many chances to start, dared not listen to the coach. He planned to stick to it and didn't run forward at all.

A mistake in coordination, Real Betis defender No. 33 Francisco Varela easily controlled the ball.

J. Romero didn't run forward just now, but Zaragozad's frontcourt players ran forward habitually.

At this time, it was seen that the ball was controlled by the people of Real Betis.

Only then did they react, and hurried back to grab it.

Francisco Varela saw that the opponent's midfield was a little empty, and immediately sent a through ball to Reyes' feet.

Reyes dribbled forward with the ball, went outside the penalty area, and saw Zaragoza's central defender rushing over.

He swung his big feet!
"Shoot?"

The central defender quickly stretched out his foot to intercept the opponent's shot.

But Reyes just feinted and landed just a jab.

The ball slanted over the head of the central defender and flew into the penalty area on the right.

Rico missed again this time, and Castro slashed out diagonally, stopping the ball with his chest.

Just when Reyes made a false shot, Zheng Long reacted.

He hurriedly adjusted his position and saw that Rico had lost his position again.

Zheng Long didn't have time to complain, so he hurried up.

Seeing Castro receiving the ball and raising his feet, Zheng Long opened his hands to expand his defensive range.

Seeing Zheng Long standing in front of him, Castro had an idea for a moment.

He spotted the position and pushed hard with the inside of his instep.

The football seemed to stick to the turf and flew straight to Zheng Long's Xiaolongmen!

Wear a ball?
The other party wants to pierce through my big and small dragon gates?
(End of this chapter)