RNP Chapter 60 Tactical Corner Kick, Deadly Deflection!
Chapter 60 Tactical Corner Kick, Deadly Deflection!
"goooooooooooal"
The Stadio Olimpico in Rome erupted in cheers once again, with several commentators in the commentary booth drawing out their voices and releasing their passion.
After scoring, Florenzi spread his arms, turned to the right, and sprinted towards the right corner flag.
Celebrating my first official goal of the season!
He then turned around and called to Chang Huan, who had provided the assist, to celebrate together.
Lorenzo Pellegrini, Nainggolan, and Dzeko arrived first and excitedly whispered something in his ear.
Roma coach Di Francesco and his assistants raised their arms in unison, expressing their ecstasy at taking the lead.
The away team's coach is in the technical area not far away.
Sarri was irritated by the overwhelming fervor. He was about to bend down to suck up the last bit of the cylindrical object when he suddenly remembered that the cameras would be rolling. He pulled his left hand back and instead raised his right hand to call out to the players on the field: "Hey guys, don't be discouraged, cheer up!"
The live broadcast recreated the entire goal-scoring process.
From the moment Chang Huan turned his back to the direction of the attack, to the moment he temporarily broke free of the defense with the help of Alan's forward push...
"Chang Huan is so clever! Facing the fierce defender Alan, he used his own strength against him, suddenly turning and accelerating to shake him off, and then changed his rhythm to get past Hamsik!"
CCTV-5 commentator Liu Jiayuan praised the play, saying, "His left-footed through ball pierced Jorginho's legs, penetrating Napoli's midfield and defense, and precisely finding Florenzi..."
Commentator Zhang Heihei exclaimed passionately: "Many players grow season by season, but Chang Huan grew game by game. It's really hard to imagine how sharp he would be at twenty!"
The Roma players' goal celebration was brief.
Napoli conceded a goal in the last minute of regular time in the first half, and the players looked dejected, shaking their heads and sighing with their hands on their hips.
They did a great job on both offense and defense, but unexpectedly Roma scored two goals in a row and took the lead!
Jorginho was the most frustrated.
Chang Huan's two assists were both due to him losing the ball, one of which resulted in him losing possession, and the other involved the ball going through his own legs...
Roma, having taken the lead, were full of fighting spirit and focused intently at the restart, giving Napoli no chance.
The first half has ended.
Roma headed to the locker room with a 2-1 lead.
The players were all smiles, and the home fans cheered with joy.
The Napoli players and away fans walking towards the players' tunnel shared the same expression: they looked as if they had swallowed a fly.
The game resumes after switching sides.
Neither side made any personnel changes.
Napoli controlled possession steadily after the start of the second half, testing Roma's defensive concentration with speed and technique on the flanks.
Roma's defensive system is relatively solid.
The three midfielders effectively protected the crucial central and flank areas.
Perotti and Chang Huan execute tactics with great intensity and are able to participate deeply in defense, providing the two full-backs with a sense of security.
Even when leading, don't rush to intensify the attack, lest you be caught on the counter-attack.
An unexpected incident occurred in the 57th minute of the match.
Manolas's pass back was too weak and was intercepted by Mertens, who anticipated the pass.
He had no choice but to resort to a tactical foul from behind to trip the man.
Not only did he receive a yellow card, but he also twisted his right knee and was unable to continue the game.
Fazio took to the field.
CCTV-5 commentator Liu Jiayuan shook his head and said, "Now we can bring up the FIFA virus again. Manolas, as Greece's starting center-back, has played the full 90 minutes in two World Cup qualifiers, and this match is also a top-of-the-table clash in Serie A..."
With their center-backs unable to hold up in crucial moments, Roma's focus is on defense to prevent problems in their backline.
In the next few minutes, Napoli launched a relentless offensive.
In the 59th minute, Callejon delivered a low cross from the right wing, and Hamsik's follow-up shot was saved by Alisson.
Two minutes later, Insigne cut inside from the left wing to the left side of the penalty arc and curled a shot towards the far corner. The ball grazed the outside of the far post and went out of bounds, giving the home fans a scare.
In the 66th minute, Jorginho pushed forward and delivered a high-quality long-range shot, but Alisson made a save.
With the goal under continuous pressure, Di Francisco made adjustments to the lineup.
El Shaarawy replaced Perotti, who was struggling with his physical condition.
Before the two completed the handover ceremony, Chang Huan was called to the coach's command area.
Sarri witnessed this scene.
He frowned, a vague unease creeping into his heart.
Shortly after Chang Huan was called to the sidelines in the first half, Roma equalized the score.
Ok?
Realizing this, Sarri immediately shouted to his players on the field: "Pay attention to defense! Keep a close eye on number 99!"
The sound was very loud, and Chang Huan heard it all after listening to the head coach's instructions.
He met Sari's gaze, paused for half a second, and then replied, "I understand, thank you."
Sarri: "..."
The Napoli players on the field, the away team's coaching staff, and the substitutes: "..."
The live broadcast director quickly switched camera angles.
"Chang Huan has a good sense of humor, Ho capito, grazie."
CCTV-5 commentator Liu Jiayuan couldn't help but chuckle as he translated: "It means I understand, thank you."
Both sides traded attacks and defenses in the following minutes.
Chang Huan, as Roma's most prolific scorer, was closely marked by Napoli players.
He is really enjoying the game now, and on the offensive end, he basically passes the ball with one touch, occasionally receiving the ball, pausing briefly, and then passing it out.
When he finds a good opportunity, he will first get rid of the defenders and use a fast-slow-fast rhythm to get past Alan, Jorginho and center-back Albiol.
Stack up the inside cut dribble count buff before shooting.
Of course, he doesn't have many rights to fire.
Having failed to directly threaten Reina's goal twice in a row, he obediently served his teammates.
As the race approached its seventies, Alan, who is known for his stamina, began to struggle with the constant sudden stops and turns that Chang Huan had been making.
Chang Huan's physical fitness wasn't much better, but... he could use his points to exchange for stamina potions even when his physical fitness was almost completely depleted!
In the 80th minute, Napoli's final shot in their attack was too straight and was easily caught by Alisson.
With Fazio's cover, he bypassed Mertens, threw the ball forward with his left hand, and then quickly kicked it into the goal with his right foot.
Substitute El Shaarawy sprinted along the left flank past the center line and controlled Alisson's well-timed long pass.
Amidst the overwhelming cheers, El Shaarawy resolutely walked inside despite Koulibaly's close surveillance.
He dribbled the ball to the left flank and suddenly delivered a through pass.
Dzeko, making a forward run, cut the ball to the right from the left edge of the penalty area and curled a right-footed shot while his left foot was on the edge of the penalty area.
Reina made a diving save to keep the ball out of the net.
A gasp of amazement rippled through the air above the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
The leading home team won a corner kick, and the players were unhurried. It was only when the referee urged them that they pretended to start jogging.
Chang Huan, who was positioned in the right corner area, waited until all the high points were in place, and then raised his right hand to make a clear tactical gesture.
The Napoli defenders in the penalty area became nervous.
Roma have the second-highest set-piece conversion rate in Serie A this season!
Chang Huan, who appeared in the foreground of the broadcast, began his running start.
Just then.
Florenzi, who was originally positioned on the right side of the penalty area to prevent a counter-attack from a corner kick, suddenly ran towards the corner flag. Chang Huan, who had finished his run-up, quickly kicked the ball towards him!
Tactical corner kick!
Realizing what was happening too late, Insigne quickly ran over to restrict them.
The Napoli defenders inside the penalty area signaled to their teammates to push the formation forward, making the long pass that had run onto the field offside.
But... we were still a step too late.
Florenzi, positioned on the right edge of the penalty area, paused on the ball with his right studs and then pushed forward with the instep of his left foot.
The ball was passed to Chang Huan, who made a roundabout run to the right side of the penalty area, outside the middle of the sideline.
The home fans in the stands unleashed their energy, letting out a huge roar.
Insigne and Hamsik lunged at each other, not forgetting to raise their hands to remind the assistant referee.
Unfortunately, the other party did not respond at all.
Chang Huan, heading towards the ball, looked up at the players from both sides surging back into the penalty area like a tide, and actually launched a low, flat ball with his left foot towards the edge of the penalty area.
Camera angle change.
"Danielle—"
Fabio Carreza, the commentator for Sky Italia, shouted, "—De Rossi!"
The Roma captain, appearing on the broadcast screen, adjusted his footwork, his right foot pointing straight out!
Keep shooting straight in!
The instep strikes the lower middle part of the football with force.
Boom~
A crisp, muffled sound arose spontaneously.
The football, rising from the ground, hurtled towards the top right corner of the goal like a cannonball.
Players from both sides instinctively moved to the side of the flight path.
Lorenzo Pellegrini reacted a little slower; he only felt a burning pain as the powerful football hit his back.
Thinking to myself that there was a high probability of disaster!
From the Napoli players' perspective, this was a fatal blow!
With his vision slightly obstructed, Reina prepared to make a save, but the ball struck Lorenzo Pellegrini's back, deflecting at an even greater angle and flying towards the top right corner of the goal...
"Whoosh~"
The football went into the net!
The Stadio Olimpico in Rome erupted in cheers.