striker cool brother

Chapter 11
"Ah push it!"

"Ah push it!"

"Drenthe here!"

"Goal here!"

The Madejski Stadium echoed with bursts of singing.

This song from the Salt-n-Pepa group was adapted by Reading fans to sing the exclusive team anthem of the players.

This time, the object of their praise is the former Dutch star Drenthe.

It is precisely because of his active performance that he helped the team score a key goal at the end of the game.

The fans behind the goal watched Rossi chasing the ball that was about to pass the baseline, and stimulated him with sarcastic words.

"Hey, skinny monkey, you can't catch up, football is not a banana."

In Rossi's mind, there is no extra capacity to hold the gossip of the fans. He only has one thought. If the ball cannot be saved, the game will be completely lost.

【This ball, No. 14 is chasing it, to see if it can be saved. 】

The commentator's tone was relatively flat, and he didn't even know the name of the kid who had just played.

[Even if he managed to get back, Reading's defender Bridge was back on defense. He had no chance to pass the ball, so he could only protect the ball with his body and wait for his teammates to respond. 】

Adkins gracefully pushed his glasses with his fingers. He was completely different from Pearson's tough guy style. When directing the team to fight, he was more calm and steady.

According to his observation, this U21 rookie does not have the strong body of the center at all, and his thin body does not bring him much speed advantage. Even if he has good foot skills, he cannot make up for the difference in body.

I really don't understand why Pearson sent such an immature young player on the field. Chris and Konokite on the bench are better than him.

Although he made a mistake in decision-making, Pearson did not give up. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, he will be on the sidelines and spare no effort to cheer up the players.

I don't know if it was because the ball rolled too far, the turf offset part of the forward momentum, and gradually slowed down.

Slow enough for Rossi to save before the ball crossed the baseline.

However, after saving the ball, the body will inevitably show forward inertia, and a pause of less than one second is enough for the opponent chasing behind to block and break the ball.

If the ball is stopped towards the sideline, although it can protect the ball, Mahrez, who was responding on the left side, is still lying on the ground. He cannot follow up in time due to his physical exhaustion, and he can easily fall into a double-team.

The ball cannot be stopped in a conventional manner.

The fleeting thought in Rossi's mind made him make a judgment.

"Marseille turn around?"

This is Rossi's only ace.

But this technical action is a technique for advancing with the ball after getting rid of the defense.

The bottom line is in front of him, is this a spin to qualify?
Since the conventional "Marseille roundabout" is to turn to the front, then change it so that the ball turns to the direction of the goal.

After making up his mind, Rossi's only remaining "highlight moment card" exploded in his mind.

Due to the slower speed of the ball, Rossi has enough space to make moves.

Before touching the ball, Rossi made two small step adjustments to buffer the forward speed.

Then the left foot stands behind the ball, and the inside of the right foot is gently kicked back to the front of the ball to counteract the forward speed of the ball, and the body turns 90° to the left at the same time.

After that, take a quick step with your left foot, adjust to the back of the ball, and at the same time complete a 90° turn of your body.

This 180° turn can not only remove the forward momentum of the body, but at the same time turn around, you can face the defender who is chasing behind you and observe the defensive action.

Reading defender Bridge, who was chasing back, saw the ball was about to roll out of the bottom line, and was miraculously rescued by the kid in front of him with a "Marseille gyration".

But in order to counteract the momentum, the black-haired boy had already stood outside the line, losing protection from the ball.

At this time, the kick must be broken, and the ball is firmly in the hands.

Just as Bridge stretched out his foot to steal the ball, Rossi kicked the ball towards the goal at a faster speed on the toe of his right foot, and then followed him into the penalty area.

Hey!
Behind the goal, the home fans in the front row clearly saw Rossi's entire turning movement, his body seemed to be concentrated by electric current, and a layer of goose bumps appeared all over his body.

God, how is it possible?

It can perfectly integrate the Marseille slewing and picking the ball, and the whole movement has no redundant movements, it is like a work of art.

The home fans had no time to marvel aloud, as Rossi sprinted into the penalty area along the baseline, with only goalkeeper Alex McCarthy in sight.

McCarthy's knees are slightly bent, his arms are drooping, and his feet move quickly in small steps to seal the near corner of the goal.

Rossi wanted to shoot, but he had no angle at all.

At this moment, Rossi saw the veteran Phillips in the middle and passed the ball without hesitation.

Kevin Phillips leaned against the defender Morrison who was pulling his clothes behind him, licked his lips unconsciously with his tongue, and his eyes showed the desire to score.

His career originated at Watford, and he moved to Sunderland in 1997 after only representing the team in less than ten official games.

At that time, Sunderland was lingering in the British Championship. After joining Phillips for two seasons, he helped the team successfully enter the Premier League.

In his first year in the Premier League, he ushered in a big explosion.

In the 36 games he participated in, he scored 30 goals and won not only the Premier League Golden Boot that season, but also the European Golden Boot that year.

But the ups and downs of injuries and status make it difficult for him to grow into a superstar.

In 2003, Sunderland was relegated and Phillips also left the team to join Southampton.

After that, he moved to Aston Villa, West Brom, Birmingham, Blackpool and Crystal Palace. Although he performed well, the former European Golden Boot is no longer what it used to be.

Age and injuries made Crystal Palace decide not to renew his contract. The 40-year-old Kevin Phillips is a free agent and has no ball to play.

But he still has a heart that will not retire.

Phillips, who was declined by many teams, when he was disheartened, Leicester City threw an olive branch to him.

The head coach Pearson had cooperated with him at West Brom. At that time, Pearson was only an assistant coach and appreciated Phillips' ability very much.

Pearson believes that although he is now 40 years old, as the former European top scorer, Phillips has an irreplaceable role and will definitely play an important role in Leicester City's road to surpassing.

Phillips, who was moved by sincerity and trust, eventually joined the Leicester City team.

Although his ability is not as good as before, he has been doing his best on the court.

After Leicester City qualified for the Premier League next season, the 41-year-old Phillips announced his retirement at the end of the season.

He hopes to use a championship as a perfect curtain call for his career.

However, his arrogant self-esteem made him unwilling to follow behind these young people and get their youthful light.

After playing less than ten games and scoring only one goal, such a championship is not what he wants.

He has to score goals and help the team win the championship goal.

Now, here's your chance.

As Rossi chased back the seemingly impossible ball, he used all the strength of his legs and rushed to the middle to meet it.

Every opportunity to score should not be missed.

That black-haired kid knows how to chase the ball desperately, why can't I trust him?
Even if you fail, you have a clear conscience.

Sure enough, Rossi saved the ball and passed it to the goal.

What he should do has been done, and now it's his turn.

Under the interference of the defender, Phillips was as stable as a mountain.

The height of 170cm did not give him an air advantage, but the stability of the chassis, no matter how Morrison pulled it, could not stop him.

Reading defender Morrison knew he would score if Phillips wasn't stopped.

He had to be brought down, even with a red card.

Morrison tackled Phillips from behind, but only to disrupt his center of gravity, not hurt.

However, the seasoned Phillips took advantage of the situation and fell forward. Before falling to the ground, he stretched out his right foot to shovel and shot, stabbed with his toe, and scored the ball.

1:1! !
In the second minute of stoppage time, Leicester City miraculously equalized the score.

(End of this chapter)