i am quaresma

Chapter 349 Perfect Start
Cologne RheinEnergy Stadium

The Portuguese national team and the Angola national team have rushed to the stadium to warm up before the game. Although the stadium that can accommodate more than 40000 fans is not yet full, the momentum created is still extraordinary.

"Just now in another game, Mexico beat Iran 3-1, so we have to get a big win too!"

Scolari delivered a message to the players in the dressing room after drawing their attention.

This does not seem to be unexpected. How can I say that Mexico is also the top ten national team in FIFA. If you can't even beat the Asian teams, then why are you talking about competing with Portugal for the first place in the group.

Of course, Portugal didn't take Mexico too seriously!
Although the opponent of Angola couldn't satisfy the players, the players were still very excited for the first game of the World Cup. They didn't need Scolari to mobilize their emotions at all, and rushed out of the locker room screaming.

Players from the two teams came on the field, and the stands erupted into fiery cheers. Portugal's World Cup debut was finally about to begin!

After a series of pre-match ceremonies, captain Figo hugged Ronaldo and Quaresma together.

First, he turned his head and asked Ronaldo: "Do you want to score a goal? Then work harder, and I will pass the ball to you!"

The main task of the starting midfielder position is to provide assists to the striker, and Figo's statement is not a problem.

Ronaldo nodded excitedly. It is his first time to participate in the World Cup. If he can score a goal in the first show, it will be a perfect result.

But before Ronaldo was excited, Figo turned his head to Quaresma on the other side, "Do you want to win the Golden Boot? Then score more goals in this game, I am very optimistic about you !"

No matter what Quaresma's reaction is, Ronaldo is about to collapse!

Ask me if I want to score goals, and ask Quaresma if he wants to win the Golden Boot. Is there such a big gap between the two?

In fact, in Figo's heart, Ronaldo and Quaresma are really not on the same level now.

Even though Ronaldo performed well, he can only be regarded as a supernova in the Premier League, and he still has not got rid of the category of nova. Compared with a superstar, there is still a big gap.

But Quaresma is different. This season's performance at Arsenal has blinded everyone's eyes, especially in the Champions League final to help Arsenal win the cup by himself, and defeated the football No. 1 in a direct duel. [-] Ronaldinho directly made him among the top superstars, and he has long since gotten rid of the category of new stars!
Since Quaresma can win the silver boots in the Premier League and the Champions League Golden Boots with record-breaking results, it is enough to prove that Quaresma has the strength to win the World Cup Golden Boots. You know, the World Cup is a place where miracles are created .

Portugal's grouping is perfect, which creates the most favorable conditions for Quaresma to compete for the Golden Boot. Except for Ronaldo's abnormal performance in the last World Cup, there is usually a chance to win the Golden Boot with 6 goals. Then , is it difficult for Quaresma to score a few goals in Angola and Iran?

Figo has experienced the prosperity of the world, and he is long past the age of personal competitiveness. He is also willing to pave the way for Quaresma. This can be regarded as a inheritance in a certain sense!

Naturally, Quaresma will not accept Figo's kindness. It is better to have the support of a team than to fight alone. Besides, the World Cup Golden Boot has long been regarded as one of the main goals, and there is nothing wrong with shouting slogans !
"Well, of course we have to fight, so please support me, Captain!" Quaresma still had that cynical expression on his face. Even if he said his goal, it seemed as if he just wanted to eat.

Pauletta in front couldn't help but feel like crying.

I also want to compete for the Golden Boot!

However, Pauletta can only think about it, because he knows what his role on the court is!
Tear up the opponent's defense, involve defensive energy, and create opportunities for Quaresma and Ronaldo behind him. This is the main task Scolari arranged for him. To put it bluntly, he is to use him as a tactical center.

Anyway, Pauletta is a well-known striker in the French Ligue [-]. He has won several golden boots, but when he gets to the national team, he still can only do some dirty work, which makes him reason!
Well, who made the few people behind me so beastly? In Portugal, where there are many wingers, the center is not valued at all!

Standing outside the middle circle, waiting for the referee to blow the whistle to start the game, the heart is already full of passion.

How to score a goal?

Five people in a row and finally pass the goalkeeper and send the ball into the opponent's goal?

A direct free kick to score?

Or just come in for a lob shot from midfield?
Just put a kick on the ribs and forget about the outer instep
There are too many ways to break the door, Quaresma really doesn't know how to choose, and can't help but want to pretend to be aggressive. Sometimes it is very distressing to be too good!

Fortunately, his teammates passed him a high ball at this time, otherwise Quaresma would be slapped in the face when he was distracted!

After the start of the game, Portugal immediately launched a fierce attack on Angola. If such an opponent can still restrain Portugal, then there is no talk of a championship. Go home early for vacation.

After a few passes in the middle and backcourt, Figo caught the ball and suddenly dribbled forward. Using the frequency change to break through the opponent's midfielder, he directly kicked a long shot from the top of the penalty area, which shocked the opponent in cold sweat. If it weren't for the Angolan goalkeeper Quick response, I'm afraid Portugal's first shot at the opening will be successful.

Figo shook his head regretfully. If he had been more confident with this shot, it might have really changed the situation.

However, judging from this attack, the opponent's strength is indeed unsatisfactory. They almost failed to effectively block Portugal's attack. Even if they are lucky to prevent this time, can they still defend for 90 minutes?

Quaresma has been running his soul on the left just now, playing around with the Angola right back, almost unable to keep up with his movement, but before he can have fun, Figo almost scored here, boasting Rethma felt twitching!
You agreed to pass the ball to us, but you played it yourself!

How insincere!

However, Quaresma has also seen that the opponent's strength is really not good, so there is no need to test it, just use the bayonet!
So, in the next attack, Quaresma couldn't help but began to raise his hand to ask for the ball.

Figo's first shot was naturally due to itchy feet, but after a willful kick, he must still focus on the overall situation. When Ronaldo and Quaresma raised their hands for the ball, Figo hesitated After a while, he still chose to distribute the ball to Quaresma on the left.

Quaresma stopped the ball and did not act rashly, but the corners of his mouth could not help but rise slightly, the ball was at his feet, so Portugal's offense was doomed to have unlimited possibilities.

Guarding Quaresma in front of him is Angola's right-back Loko, a typical African player, with average height, strong body, confrontational comparable to a calf, and wishing that every piece of his body is tendon.

Just now Quaresma had found an opportunity to have a physical confrontation with him. With Quaresma's current outstanding strength, he failed to gain the upper hand. It can be seen that playing physical confrontation in front of African players is very brain-dead behavior.

Therefore, Quaresma decided to play skills with him. For such a player with well-developed limbs and a simple mind, Quaresma's unparalleled small skills are simply a nightmare.

Unscrupulously stepping on the bicycle, the center of gravity of the body also changes with the frequency. Others' bicycles are fake handles, but Quaresma's bicycle is a fake movement that is truly threatening.

Loko was shaken so that his body shook involuntarily, and he didn't know in which direction Quaresma would break through. If he didn't follow suit, he wouldn't be able to keep up when Quaresma started.

left!

Quaresma swayed his foot for a long time and finally got the ball. With his left foot, he pushed the ball forward to the left, and his body leaned forward violently, ready to break through from the left and continue to rush forward along the sideline.

Loko was very excited, because he felt that he had judged the direction of Quaresma's breakthrough, and with a diagonal retreat, he would continue to stop in front of Quaresma.

At that moment, Loko felt that he was going to be popular, because there are not many people in world football who can successfully defend Quaresma!

The rumors of wealthy families seeking to buy came like flakes, lucrative salaries, huge endorsements, superstar treatment, countless models throwing themselves into their arms, and life after becoming famous is simply intoxicating.

Loko couldn't help fantasizing about a bright future in his head!
However, all these illusions collapsed like a shattered mirror in the next second, and everything turned into a mirror.

Because Quaresma had knocked the ball from behind to the right with the heel of his left foot, and then slammed in the opposite direction just now.

The breakthrough is called a clean one!

Loko didn't have time to block Quaresma, so he could only droop his head and follow Quaresma's ass to eat ashes, enduring the collapse of the whole world in his heart.

Quaresmar didn't know what Loko's dark and hard heart had just experienced, even if he knew, he would just sneer.

I'm considered a top superstar now, and I'm still practicing hard every day. To what extent have you reached the level where you want to be drunk and dreamy? You deserve it because you don't have any achievements!
In two steps, he dribbled the ball to the ribs of Angola's defense line, and it was Angola's midfielder Figueiredo who came to meet Quaresma.

Figueiredo plays for Santa Clara, the Portuguese second-tier league club. Although he is the absolute main force, the Portuguese League and the Portuguese Super League are not at the same level. If it is in Portugal, Figueiredo may not have the opportunity to be selected for the national team in his life.

Speaking of which, Figueiredo is still barely considered white. He should be a mixed race of Portuguese and Angolan natives. He is also quite handsome. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a member of the Angola team.

However, the team grass is useless in front of Quaresma, far less attractive than the school beauty, so it is impossible for Quaresma to show mercy!
The right foot continued to touch the ball as if to avoid the shooting space, but when Figueiredo stretched out his foot to block it, Quaresma suddenly dunked the ball back and successfully changed direction again.

The cheers on the opening stage were extremely loud. Quaresma's two beautiful breakthroughs directly penetrated the Angola's defense. Could it be that Quaresma is going to score now?

That's right!

Quaresma really scored!

After dunking Figueiredo, Quaresma lashed out with his left foot, which was extremely sudden. Others thought that Quaresma would continue to break through, but they didn't expect Quaresma to shoot directly from this position, caught off guard In this situation, even the Angolan goalkeeper is powerless.

The ball went straight to the dead corner of the goal, the referee whistled, and the Portuguese goal was valid, 1:0.

The Rhine Energia Stadium erupted, and the Portuguese fans were so excited that they almost fainted. They took the lead after only a few minutes of the game. With such an unrivaled Portugal, who else is the opponent?
Quaresma was very excited. The first goal in the World Cup premiere was the beginning of his conquest of world football. It is worth celebrating!

All the way to the sidelines, surrounded by his teammates, Quaresma roared passionately and opened his arms towards the stands, as if to hug the fans in the whole stand, so that these and Quaresma kept interacting The fans are crazy with excitement!
"I feel like I haven't warmed up yet, and you've scored goals?"

"You always score goals like this, it seems that I have no sense of existence!"

"But I have to admit, your goal is really beautiful!"

I don't know where the custom came from. Teammates always like to praise Quaresma while groping Quaresma's hair.

For the sake of his hair, Quaresma felt that it was necessary for him to put mousse on his hair and shape it into a hedgehog shape before entering the arena next time. Let me see who dares to ravage my hair!

They celebrated passionately for a long time, not to say how excited they are to score a goal in Angola, the excitement is that this is their first goal in the World Cup.

At this time, there were still many fans who turned on the TV to watch the game because of various things, but suddenly found that the score on the scoreboard had changed to 1:0. In a panic, they thought they had misremembered the opening time!

When they found out that this was not the case, they were even more astonished, because Portugal had already scored a goal in the first 4 minutes of the game. How big is the difference in strength between the two teams?

The teams participating in the World Cup are naturally also paying attention to this game. Even if they can't meet in the group, it doesn't mean they can't meet in the knockout round. It is always no problem to understand Portugal's combat effectiveness first.

But no one expected to score a goal in the 4 minutes of the game. Even though Angola is not a strong team, Portugal's destructive momentum still shocked everyone.

Especially England and the Netherlands in Group C. If Portugal wins the top spot in Group D as it wishes, it will face off against No.2 in Group C. One of England and the Netherlands is destined to become Portugal's opponent.

Such Portugal is definitely at the top level!
It's really hard to do!
Not to mention the overall strength, but to talk about Quaresma who scored goals.

Just defeated Barcelona in the Champions League final, and now the good state has continued to the World Cup, scoring a goal in the opening 4 minutes, it is simply not giving people a way to survive.

If you defend Figo, you cannot defend Ronaldo, if you defend Ronaldo, you cannot defend Quaresma
Unless you defend with all your members, there is still a little possibility that Portugal will not be allowed to score, but the question is, do you only defend and not attack?
In any case, Quaresma's goal has brought absolute shock to everyone.

Scolari is almost bubbling on the sidelines, that is, he doesn't have a beard, otherwise he can show his beard now!
Quaresma broke his prediction of his upper limit time and time again, and brought him surprises again and again. Now, it is finally the season of harvest.

Quaresma, who is in full form, can't even stop Barcelona. Now, it's the turn of Portugal's opponents to have a headache!
No matter how you usually perform, as long as you can score goals, as long as you can lead the team to win, then you are a good player!
Don't look at Quaresma always causing trouble, even the team bus was smashed before the game, but as long as you can lead Portugal to win the championship, let alone smashing the car, even if you smashed the FIFA headquarters, then I will take care of you , may not be able to handle it.
Anyway, that's what it means, with the goal of winning together, and by whatever means, you are a good guy!
After celebrating for a long time, it finally ended under the intervention of the referee, and the game was able to restart.

Now, the overall situation is in full control!

After Angola re-kicked off, it seemed that they were not too affected by the conceded goals. After all, they were colonized by Portugal for so many years, and their resistance was suppressed again and again. This is similar to a football game!

I don't care about conceding a goal, no matter what, we have to score a goal before we talk about it!

Based on such a principled goal, Angola's offense is impressive. After all, they are also a team that can participate in the World Cup. There is a huge gap in strength between them and Portugal, but it is not impossible to not even have a little offense.

To break out of Africa, there are two brushes.

Under the command of Scolari, Portugal was not careless. The midfielder and backcourt arranged a perfect defense. Even if the four players in the frontcourt participated in the defense less, they were still able to firmly control the situation and did not let Angola's offense cause too much damage. Great lethality.

Moreover, because of Angola's massive offensive, Portugal's counterattack opportunities also follow. This is what Portugal, which has Quaresma and Ronaldo, is best at.

In the 10th minute of the game, Valente successfully intercepted the ball from the side and passed the ball to Pettit who came over to respond. Because Angola pressed too hard, Pettitra immediately distributed the ball after turning around. At the foot of Miguel on the right, he did not rush forward to attack.

At this time, Quaresma and Ronaldo and other offensive players who have been squatting near the midfield waiting to be fed are like cats that smell fishy. run.

Quaresma and Ronaldo rushed too fast, and Pauletta accelerated in the middle while rushing like a beeping dog.

I'm the real center forward, okay?

Miguel saw the right moment in the backcourt and sent a long pass to the frontcourt. The direction was impressively on the left side where Quaresma was.

Miguel has been playing for Sporting Lisbon, and he has a certain understanding with Quaresma, and the most important thing is that Quaresma's performance has convinced many Portuguese teammates, so Quaresma usually counterattacks First pass selection.

Portugal's counterattack is coming again!
(End of this chapter)