The Young Lion

Rooney wants to be a hero.

No player doesn't want to be a hero in the game.

11 people have a chance, plus substitutes, 14 possibilities.

But heroes are often born randomly, rather than deliberately played. This is one of the charms of football, a team sport. Some people will be expected to be heroes, but they will become sinners, and some people will be considered sinners. But he can complete self-salvation and even become a hero.

Young players are inexperienced, and the more they focus on expressing themselves, the less likely they are to become heroes and go to the other extreme: sinners!

If Alan Smith was the striker in the first half, Aldridge would have accepted the result very calmly, but not Smith, it was Rooney, Rooney is fully capable of doing better, he can do better, but he didn't arrive.

As soon as the second half came up, Rooney's performance improved slightly. He sent a wonderful pass to Gerrard. Gerrard was interfered by Andrade in the penalty area and missed the ball. Aldridge gave Rooney applause.

But 10 minutes later, Rooney missed another golden opportunity. Beckham made a cross from the wing, and Rooney, who ran to the back to grab a point, wasted the opportunity that was close at hand and missed the header.

There was an uproar at the scene, the England fans lamented the squandered opportunity, and the Portuguese fans rejoiced that they survived the catastrophe.

England's counterattack is very threatening. Portugal's offensive end is becoming more and more impatient. After being intercepted by the England midfielder, they quickly instigated a wave of threatening offensives. Unfortunately, Rooney failed to send the ball into the goal. The 18-year-old genius Boy, you look a little nervous today, and your performance has dropped significantly.

Scolari had already made Portugal more defensive at half-time. But after attacking in the midfield. The team still lacked the containment of England's quick counterattack.

Avoid opponents hitting the ball behind. The back line will be withdrawn, and the midfielder will be broken by the England team. If the back line is premised, you must be wary of direct passes from behind, especially if the midfield line is backed up, the Portuguese offensive players in the frontcourt will be closely marked by the England team. , will obviously lack the supporting support behind it.

Aldridge could see that Rooney had lost the power of the Raiders.

The reason is also very simple. After the victory over the Czech Republic, Rooney's exposure rate was too high. England did not have many good forwards. No matter how negligent Portugal is, it will not turn a blind eye to Rooney.

Coming to the finals, the targeted research on the opponent will definitely be more rigorous.

Every opponent on the field,

Can not be underestimated.

In other words, in this final, the England team can tactically knock down their opponents. But it is absolutely impossible to technically knock down the opponent!

And vice versa, Portugal wanted to beat England with individual players. It is also unlikely, after all, the threat value of every player will cause vigilance in the eyes of England.

However, due to various reasons, Rooney was nervous or impatient in the final, which has affected his technical ability itself.

After missing the header, he even kicked on the goalpost directly to vent his inner depression.

Aldridge chose to make a substitution. In the 61st minute of the game, when Portugal took a corner kick, England made a substitution on the sidelines.

Rooney looked incredulously at the substitution number played by the fourth official on the sidelines.

His teammate, Irving, stood courtside waiting for his end.

Rooney's expression suppressed dissatisfaction and anger. In this final, he started the game, but he didn't score a goal.

As long as one goal is scored, he will become the top scorer in the European Cup!

Golden Boot, fly away!

Rooney walked off the field with his head down and did not make a substitution with Irving. When he walked to the bench, Aldridge reached out and wanted to pat Rooney on the shoulder as a sign of encouragement.

However, a scene that shocked Aldrich appeared.

Rooney raised his hand and opened Aldridge's arm!

Aldrich's pupils shrank slightly, his expression suddenly changed, and he was as cold as ice.

Maybe fans all over the world saw this scene through the live broadcast. Even if they didn't at that time, they would be interspersed and replayed by the live broadcaster in the following games.

Aldridge turned around and looked at Rooney, who was still bowing his head, and scolded in a cold voice: What the hell is wrong with you? What are you dissatisfied with? The team has reached the final and is hitting England. The first European Cup trophy in history, do you know what you are doing?

Rooney turned his head, he regretted the action just now, he didn't want to make a big deal out of it, but facing Aldrich's cold and stern eyes, he still couldn't hold back, shaking his head as if he was wronged The expression said: If you don't trust me, don't bring me to the European Cup!

Aldridge restrained his anger.

Do not trust?

Yes, if there is no trust, he will not bring Rooney to the European Cup.

If he doesn't trust him, he won't explain to Rooney many times the reason for arranging him to play as a substitute.

If there is no trust, Rooney will not be replaced when someone needs to stand up against the Czech Republic.

If you don't trust him, he won't send him to start in the final!

It's not that I don't trust you!

It is you who let me down again and again!

For the poor performance of these 60 minutes, two golden opportunities were directly squandered.

Even a world-class superstar dare not complain to Aldridge when he is substituted!

The state is not good and the performance is not good, but you are still confident?

Aldridge walked up to Jansen, stopped looking at Rooney, and said softly to Jansen, Take him back to the locker room. Before the game is over, I don't want to see him again. Let him calm down.

As soon as Aldridge finished speaking, Rooney stood up from the bench and walked straight into the player tunnel.

When he was aggrieved and dissatisfied, I don't know how many pairs of eyes on the England bench looked at Rooney full of complexity.

Wayne Rooney, you're only 18.

England's international footballer who played as a substitute can understand Rooney, but he doesn't sympathize with him.

The understanding is because Rooney has the hope of impacting personal honor, and has become the new golden boy to replace Irving. Irving became famous when he was 18 years old, and Rooney was 18 years old. He has already become famous in the European Cup.

It's just that his ambition is too big, so big that it seems to be above the team.

Perhaps, he will become a big-name superstar in the future, but he is not yet, so he has no capital to complain and is not worthy of sympathy.

Portugal almost scored with this corner attack.

Cristiano Ronaldo actively ran in the penalty area to get rid of the players marking him, and then headed the ball from a small angle and shook his head to attack the goal. With a bang, the ball hit the crossbar and popped out of the baseline.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who was kneeling on the ground with a shocked expression, felt very sorry. He would almost become the hero of Portugal.

Scolari also covered his face with his hands on the sidelines, showing a very disappointed expression. If the goal can be scored, Portugal will immediately change its style of play, stop attacking, and defend and counterattack.

Aldridge's heart fluttered and his emotions were very complicated, but he tried his best to keep all his thoughts on the court and focus on the game.

Irving's physical fitness may not be able to last a full game, but at this moment on the court, he is still full of energy.

The tactical role brought by Irving is also very obvious.

His speed brings the oppression of the deep offensive line, and the Portuguese defense line has to retreat, but Owen's smart movement is to bring the depth forward first, and then turn back to receive the ball in the space created, with the Teammates cooperated to allow the offense to continue steadily at the forefront.

Portugal strengthened their defense in the second half, and the back line shrank relatively tightly. The speed in the middle is not enough.

Aldridge gestured to Scholes on the sidelines, asking him to press forward and put more pressure on the opponent's back waistline, tearing the opponent's back line by constantly moving the ball, forcing the opponent to expose space.

In the 73rd minute, Figo was cleared by Campbell with a header from a wide cross. Gary Neville controlled the perimeter and passed the ball diagonally to Lampard, who then passed the ball back to Scholes.

Scholes moved away from Deco and then slammed the ball forward.

At this time, Beckham and Lampard are pressing together, plus Gerrard and Owen in front, the England team is 5vs6.

Take the ball to the front waistline and pass the ball to Lampard. The latter divides the ball in the middle and long distance. defense.

Beckham attracted Valente to come out to defend, and immediately passed the ball to Gerrard, who was pressing the back line and ran over to meet him.

Gerrard still kicked the ball, and then passed the ball back to Scholes, who was not going forward on the outside. Before Maniche and Costinha turned around, Ginger also quickly kicked out. The ball was passed to Irving, who was on the left side of the back line.

Behind Irving is Carvalho. He handles the ball without turning around, and gently knocks the ball in the middle!

The Portuguese defense line was shocked, Carvalho was attracted by Owen, and Andrade mainly focused on Gerrard. When Lampard rushed forward, Maniche and Costinha realized it, but All attention was on Scholes before. Lampard cut in from the outside, and Gerrard, Scholes, and Owen played consecutively. This cooperation was completed too quickly. , It was almost until they turned around in a circle before they realized that it was difficult to prevent Lampard!

Lampard is like a sharp knife inserted into the penalty area of ​​Portugal. The speed does not decrease and the ball goes straight into the penalty area. He handles the ball very well when he touches the ball.

After forming a one-handed trend, Lampard faced Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo head-on. The angle of the shot was similar to a penalty kick. Lampard slammed the ball into the lower left corner of the goal. Even though Ricardo's prediction was correct, he was too close because of the tricky angle. But he couldn't make a save, and watched the ball go into the goal!

At the Stadium of Light in Lisbon, the dawn of Portugal's championship suddenly dimmed!

The crowd was boiling, many England fans took off their clothes in the stands, and female fans also showed their sexy underwear to cheer for Lampard.

Lampard roared as he rushed to the sidelines, and was overwhelmed by the players of the England team at the corner flag area. Many players on the bench also rushed there. Aldridge also joined the rushing team, as if Waving his arms like crazy, he rushed over there with a happy expression on his face. (to be continued..) ()