Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 132 De Bruyne's genius move! Qin Ming scores his first goal with a lobbed pass, mimicking Ronaldo's celebration!

"After the first half of the game, I believe you have a good understanding of Napoli."

Dieter Hecking stood in front of the tactical board and said, "We don't need to make too many adjustments. Let Kevin and Qin lead the offense, and the other players just need to pay attention to their positioning."

"I want to focus on the defense. Napoli's forwards are all quite strong, and Insigne is still on the bench. They will definitely put him on the field, most likely around the 65th minute."

"At this point, they will switch to a 4-4-2 formation. Be careful of the continuous passing combinations between the two strikers and retain enough depth, which means the defensive line will move back."

Dieter Hecking returned to his familiar territory—defense.

While he was speaking eloquently, Qin Ming looked at the tactics board and silently deduced the moves in his mind.

His ball control ability clearly put a lot of pressure on Napoli.

However, with defensive resources being allocated to him, he cannot guarantee that he can break through every time, and there is even a high probability that he will be intercepted.

In this situation, the best option is to go around it.

"Ricardo, we need to make frequent overlapping runs to distribute their defensive resources and, ideally, disrupt their defensive line."

Qin Ming pointed to the side road and said softly.

He partnered with Rodriguez on the wing for most of the season and was very familiar with each other's technical characteristics and overall strength.

That's why he thought Rodriguez could do it.

"Okay! I'll be careful, but Louis, you need to move to the wing so I don't miss my chance to get back to defend."

Rodriguez looked at Gustavo.

"No problem," Gustavo said confidently, rubbing his afro.

Then, Qin Ming met with De Bruyne to discuss offensive tactics.

Halftime is almost over.

Qin Ming and his teammates returned to the pitch and switched sides with the Napoli players.

Napoli broke with tradition at the start of the season.

onslaught!

This reminded Qin Ming of the Miracle of Istanbul, when Liverpool scored three goals in just six minutes in the second half to equalize.

This is enough to demonstrate Benitez's ability to make adjustments during halftime.

Hamsik, wearing a mohawk, looked around and noticed that Gustavo was positioned closer to the wing, presumably to maximize Qin Ming's freedom of movement.

However, this resulted in a larger gap between Wolfsburg's back half.

Have the opportunity!
Snap! Hamsik dribbled past De Bruyne and unexpectedly delivered a through ball.

The football swept past Maranda and headed straight for Higuain's feet.

The Argentine, carrying Knoch, passed the ball to Mertens on the side with his back to the goal.

The Belgian prodigy feigned a breakthrough but actually cut inside.

"He's created space! He's going to shoot directly!"

"Benaglio made a great save!"

"Higuain! When did he make that forward run? He had a chance to get a rebound shot!"

Before Zhan Jun could finish speaking...

Higuain charged into the penalty area and, despite being grabbed by the shoulder by Naldo, still managed to unleash a shot.

Bang! And he even pushed the ball down, sending it flying to the other side of the goal.

Benaglio had no chance to make a second save and could only watch as his own goal was breached.

2-2! ! !

"Napoli!!!" The Napoli fans in the away stands raised their hands and cheered hysterically.

They were thrilled to equalize the score in the second half.

On the pitch, Higuain ran towards the corner flag and slid down to celebrate, but unlike De Bruyne, he slid smoothly for several meters.

Because there is water available on the field during halftime.

"We've tied it!"

"Two precious away goals! When we get back to the São Paulo stadium, we'll eliminate them outright!"

"What Inter Milan can't do, we'll do!"

This goal was like a shot in the arm, igniting the fighting spirit of the Napoli players, who all surrounded Higuain and roared.

When they were drawn against Wolfsburg, Inter Milan fans mocked them, saying they couldn't stop the Wolfsburg duo and would only end up losing.

But they are performing better than Inter Milan at the Volkswagen Stadium right now.

They might even be able to secure a victory away from home and return to the São Paulo stadium with a commanding advantage.

On the sidelines, Benitez was no longer expressionless; instead, he clenched his fist and waved it forcefully.

"Offense can only win games, defense can win championships!"

He had long noticed that Wolfsburg had pulled Gustavo to the wing to do the dirty work in order to serve Qin Ming.

However, doing so reduces the interception strength of the two defensive midfielders.

"This is a tactical victory!" Benitez thought to himself with pride.

the other side.

Dieter Black Gold rubbed his temples.

There are no perfect tactics in the world; for every gain, there is a loss.

He has arranged everything he can; the rest is up to the players and their performance on the day.

But to his surprise, the Wolfsburg players did not show any frustration.

"Let's see if we score another goal later."

Qin Ming subconsciously poked the ground with his right toe to make the shoe fit his foot better.

He knew that his lack of defensive work forced Gustavo to move closer to the flanks, but that didn't mean he had to change his playing style.

First of all, his physical strength is not enough to support him going up and down.

After all, he is only 17 years old this year, his body has not fully developed, and his physical fitness is limited.

Secondly, his role is to attack.

Therefore, we must play to our strengths and avoid our weaknesses, and maximize our offensive capabilities.

"Let me show you my strength!"

Persich put his arm around Qin Ming's shoulder and said, "Don't be surprised when the time comes!"

"If you can do it, hurry up."

Qin Ming smiled and returned to his seat.

De Bruyne then looked toward David Lopez on the opposite side, who had only noticed him after Napoli scored.

Both teams seem to have similar problems.

Wolfsburg was there to liberate Qin Ming, while Naples was there to restrict him.

Then you can use this to break through the opponent's defense.

The game starts again.

De Bruyne's mind raced. He signaled Qin Ming to move further to the wing, and after passing the ball there several times, he succeeded.

The opportunity is coming!

When David Lopez instinctively moved to the side, the space in his ribs was exposed.

Hamsik could see clearly from the front.

"Watch out over there!"

But the moment he reminded his teammates, De Bruyne delivered a through ball.

Snap! The ball landed precisely on the left flank, and Bass, having been instructed beforehand, dropped back to receive the pass.

and then?
They can't threaten the goal yet.

From God's perspective.

Albiol was forced to push forward, leaving a gap in the defense.

"I'm here!" Qin Ming didn't hesitate after noticing, shaking off Ma Qiao and running towards the defect.

at the same time.

Dost passed back to De Bruyne, who then played a through ball without stopping it.

Two simple passing combinations effectively tore apart Napoli's defense!

Under the spotlight.

Qin Ming received the ball and steered it forward, then accelerated toward the goal.

Marjot gritted his teeth but still couldn't catch up.

Napoli fans looked to Andújar, praying that the Argentine could save the team, just like Maradona had done in the past.

Qin Ming met Anduhar's eyes, which seemed to hold a hint of panic.

Then he wouldn't panic.

He stepped over the ball with both feet in succession, trying to deceive Andurja into making a save.

Swish! A pair of white gloves suddenly reached for the soccer ball, seemingly with no chance of dodging.

But the scene that appeared the next second made Andurha stare in astonishment.

*Thwack!* A pair of black sneakers struck the ball at an even faster speed, leaving him only to pounce on an invisible cloud of air.

"Comfortable!"

Qin Ming felt refreshed after getting past the goalkeeper, and he understood why players like Ronaldo and Baggio liked to do this.

He didn't attempt any fancy tricks when facing an open goal, because that would be disrespectful to his opponents. Of course, the South Korean team had provoked him first.

Bang! The football rolled across the goal line, pounding the turf, and the score was changed once again.

3-2! ! !

"Wow! De Bruyne's through ball and then another through ball creates a one-on-one opportunity for Qin Ming!"

"Bike! We've passed by!"

"Shot into the empty net!"

"Pretty!"

"Wolves take the lead again in the 74th minute!"

"This goal-fest was absolutely thrilling!"

Even Zhan Jun couldn't help but shout.

Zhang Lu chuckled twice. "De Bruyne seemed to have been overshadowed before, but you have to remember he's the top assist provider in Europe. These two through balls alone, in terms of both timing and space, already demonstrate the level of a midfield maestro!"

Volkswagen Arena.

There was thunderous applause.

Wolfsburg fans created a wave in the stands on three sides, and gray wolf head posters were also displayed.

"These are our twin stars!"

"Even more dazzling than the Bayern Munich duo of Robben and Ribery!"

"Wolfsburg fears no one when it comes to attack!"

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Wolfsburg fans roared to express their fighting spirit.

On the court, Qin Ming ran wildly amidst applause, while extending his right index finger and gently shaking it with a smile.

He's been watching highlights of Ronaldo, Ronaldo da Vinci, and Ronaldinho lately and found Ronaldo da Vinci's celebration move to be really cool.

So I learned it.

At the time, France Football commented: "Ronaldo's finger shook the whole world; he made football believe that miracles always belong to those who never give up."

Ronaldo faced considerable criticism after suffering an epileptic seizure before the 1998 World Cup final.

But he used this action to announce the return of aliens.

Qin Ming also hopes that one day in the future, if he encounters hardships and setbacks, he can face them with the same mindset.

"Well done, kid!"

Persic has said this countless times this season.

But he still had to say it.

"The credit for this goal goes mainly to Kevin. If he hadn't passed the ball to me, no matter how good I am at dribbling, I wouldn't have been able to score."

Qin Ming smiled and looked at De Bruyne.

"Looks like you're still quite lucid."

Having spent a lot of time with Qin Ming, De Bruyne can occasionally crack a joke.

"Haha! I'm not an arrogant person; humility is my defining characteristic!"

Qin Ming raised his eyebrows.

"You? I don't know who keeps saying that I got to where I am today because of talent and hard work?"

Persic unleashed his sharp tongue.

Qin Ming remained silent and walked back quietly.

On his way back, he saw Dieter Black Gold and gave him a reassuring smile.

"It's really lucky to be able to coach players like this."

Dieter Hecking sighed softly, recalling how he rarely encountered geniuses when he was a relegation coach.

But in Wolfsburg, you encounter two at a time.

Moreover, he dared to confidently guarantee that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the two would definitely become top-tier stars.

Thinking this made him feel sad again.

Can Wolfsburg retain two players? The answer is obvious: no.

But then he laughed again.

They don't need to worry about the future. As long as they've worked hard together and have shared good memories, that's enough.

Dieter Hecking scanned every Wolfsburg player, his mind set on leading them to a historic breakthrough this season.

the other side.

Benitez seemed a bit restless and moved from the coaching bench to the command area.

"Pay attention to depth protection! Don't let them make any threatening passes; can't they even disrupt the ball handler?!"

Benitez's words were overheard by Hamsik.

He could only show a helpless expression; how could it be so easy?

De Bruyne's handling of the situation made him unable to keep up with the pace, only seeing the first layer and ignoring the second.

In his view, De Bruyne is more terrifying than Qin Ming because De Bruyne can elevate his teammates and cause a huge change in the overall strength.

Qin Ming, on the other hand, relied on his personal strength.

"These two are such a hopeless pairing," Hamsik thought to himself, trying to suppress his despair.

"Don't just stand there! The game isn't over yet! Keep going!"

Higuain was still thinking about being the hero, but Benitez gave them instructions to continue strengthening their defense.

What do you mean?
This indicates that he was fairly satisfied with the score.

He could accept returning to the São Paulo stadium if he wanted to.

If Wolfsburg continues to attack, they could easily seize opportunities given their current decline in physical condition.

It's a deal that's guaranteed to make you money no matter how you look at it.

"After Napoli retreated to defend, Wolfsburg made an adjustment in the 73rd minute!"

"Olic replaces Dost, Guilavogui replaces Maranda!"

"It looks like Wolfsburg still wants to attack!"

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"A few minutes after Wolfsburg's substitution, Benitez replaced Mertens with Insigne, still aiming to break through Wolfsburg's right flank!"

"Let's see how the game goes after the substitution?"

"Beautiful! The tough and powerful Guilavogui has put pressure on Hamsik since he came on, preventing him from connecting with his teammates in the attacking third!"

The match entered its 80th minute.

Wolfsburg's attack was somewhat lackluster, not only due to declining physical condition, but also because they were on guard against a Napoli counterattack.

"Lorenzo!" Hamsik finally found an opportunity to pass the ball to the wing.

Insigne receives the ball and faces Vieirinha.

It seems like the tide has turned in Italian football; people are now believing that less is more.

Naples is a typical example.

Perhaps it's because of Maradona; after all, the football king wasn't tall, only 165cm.

Insigne was even shorter.

163 cm.

This makes him one of the shortest active players in the top five European leagues.

Similar to Mertens' technique, he evaded Vieirinha, but the Portuguese player caught up in two steps and then physically attacked him.

The disadvantage of height in physical confrontations cannot be compensated for.

Insigne dribbled with difficulty, turned, and passed the ball to Ghoulam who came to receive it.

But Napoli's attacks could only be countered.

When Callejon attempted a breakthrough on the right flank, Rodriguez made a fierce tackle, and the ball was poked to Gustavo on the side.

Upon hearing Qin Ming's voice, the latter flicked the ball over David Lopez.

Qin Ming pretended to stop the ball, and just as Maggio lunged at him, his right foot twitched slightly.

*Thud!* The football rose like a rainbow and fell over Maggio's head.

Just as Qin Ming was about to accelerate his sprint, he felt someone grab him around the waist. After running a few steps, he couldn't run anymore and simply collapsed to the ground.

Beep! The referee's whistle blew quickly, and he walked up to Maggio and showed him a yellow card.

"A perfectly valid decision!"

"I remember Maggio had a yellow card before, but you can only get a yellow card before the semi-final, which means he can't play in the next game!"

"This is a major piece of good news for Wolfsburg!"

"I'm afraid Maggio has forgotten about this, but I estimate he'll still foul, because nobody knows what will happen if Qin Ming gets past him!"

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"The game is over! The game is over!"

“在2014-15赛季欧联杯1/4决赛首回合中，沃尔夫斯堡主场作战3-2战胜那不勒斯！”

"The second leg will be held at the São Paulo Stadium in 7 days!"

"See you then, fellow fans!"

(End of this chapter)