Who made him play as a winger/attacking midfielder?

Chapter 118 The First Long-Distance Run of His Career

Roma defeated Torino 2-0 at home, bringing their points advantage to nine points after playing one more game.

Juventus, who beat Tottenham 2-1 at Wembley Stadium midweek, later defeated SPAL 2-0 at home, bringing the gap back to six points.

The highlight of this round will be played at the San Siro Stadium.

Napoli played to a 0-0 draw away to Inter Milan, extending their deficit to a staggering 11 points behind league leaders Roma.

Napoli fans, who were still dreaming of a comeback in the standings after the first two rounds, were dumbfounded.

With only ten rounds left in the league, the title race is over!

The 28st round of the 2017-2018 Serie A season has concluded.

The time for remembering Astori is now in the past, and the best solace for his family is to stop mentioning him too much.

Let the sadness fade away slowly.

Life must go on, let's look forward.

Chang Huan, who was attacked by multiple fan groups last week, was selectively forgotten, with only a few die-hard extreme fans chattering on social media platforms.

With their spirits lifted, the Roma team is now focused on the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie next week.

They will host Shakhtar Donetsk at home.

After a 1-1 draw in the first leg in frigid Eastern Europe, the players are determined to defeat Shakhtar Donetsk in the second leg at home.

Four spots in the quarterfinals were decided last week.

Juventus defeated Tottenham 2-1 away from home, advancing with a 4-3 aggregate score.

曼城主场1：2巴塞尔，但是首回合做客4：0.总比分5：2晋级。

Real Madrid defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 away, completing a home-and-away double, with an aggregate score of 5-2.

Liverpool played to a 0-0 draw at home against Porto, but secured a 5-0 away victory, returning to the Champions League quarterfinals after a nine-year absence.

The match between Roma and Shakhtar Donetsk will take place at 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

The Donetsk miners arrived in Rome the day before the match.

Head coach Fonseca and player Fred, who attended the pre-match press conference, were full of confidence, stating that they were capable of defeating the powerful Roma away from home.

Trigoria Training Base.

Roma coach Di Francesco's answer was interesting: "Every opponent who comes to the Stadio Olimpico is always full of confidence, but none of them have been able to take a victory this season."

That evening, the two Champions League Round of 16 second-leg matches took place at Camp Nou and Vodafone Stadium, respectively.

After ninety minutes of intense play, Barcelona defeated Chelsea 3-0, with an aggregate score of 4-1.

Besiktas 1-3 Bayern Munich, 1-8 on aggregate.

Roma vs. Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester United vs. Sevilla will kick off on Wednesday night.

Both teams fielded their strongest lineups.

The difference is that Shakhtar Donetsk captain Stepanenko was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in the first leg at home and is ineligible to play in this match.

Playing at home and taking advantage of the freezing weather, they barely managed a 1-1 draw against Roma.

In the second leg at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, they adopted a defensive counter-attacking strategy.

To be precise, there was only defense and no counterattack.

Roma are stronger overall and have the added boost of a fervent home atmosphere, making Shakhtar Donetsk's defense very passive.

The area in front of the gate was fraught with danger.

The gasps of amazement from the audience were enough to say something.

Tyson, Bernard, and Marlos are three diminutive players known for their offensive prowess, but they struggle to effectively transition from defense to offense and advance the ball under Roma's high-pressure attack.

Even if they get possession of the ball, they will lose it due to Roma's high pressing.

Shakhtar Donetsk's head coach, Fonseca, looked somber and paced back and forth in the visiting team's technical area to ease his tension.

Rome's attacking organization was very distinctive, using quick lateral passes to distract the Donetsk Shakhtar Donetsk players.

Let Perotti and Chang Huan on both sides defend the weak side one-on-one.

Perotti is in mediocre form, but Chang Huan is in superb form.

They also have absolute right to fire.

He cut inside from the right wing decisively, using rhythmic lateral cuts to create long-range shooting opportunities.

Having acquired the Totti shooting power module, he now possesses the potential to score from long distances.

After defeating three opponents and stacking up the buff, the long-range shooting stat temporarily increased to 88.

Goalkeeper Pyatov became the busiest player on the field.

He made a high save to keep the goal intact.

The Donetsk miners' expeditionary force was filled with passion, cheering for Pyatov.

but--

There will always be times when things are beyond our control.

32th minute of the first half.

Chang Huan received the ball on the right wing, attracting the attention of several Shakhtar Donetsk players, which made it impossible for him to cover the far side.

De Rossi received a pass from Chang Huan after his breakthrough and immediately switched the ball to the left wing.

Left-back Kolarov received the ball on the left edge of the penalty area, dribbled past defender Butko, and swept the ball into the box.

Dzeko scored with a left-footed shot into the near corner.

Roma are leading 1-0 at home.

The struggling Donetsk miners were helpless, but had no choice but to push forward and fight.

But the problem is—

There's not much that can be done against Roma's high-pressing tactics.

Loss of possession + passive defense.

Fortunately, Roma players prioritized stability and used strategic passing to run down the clock.

Unless the opportunity is exceptionally good.

Just before the end of the first half, Chang Huan cut inside from the right and curled a shot that hit the intersection of the left goalpost and crossbar, giving Fonseca a real scare.

CCTV-5 commentator He Wei exclaimed loudly, "Chang Huan is in great form!"

Chinese fans who stayed up all night to watch the live broadcast of the game were not sleepy at all, and were full of fighting spirit, hoping that Chang Huan could score a goal.

At that time, staying up all night will be worth it!

Not long after the break, the game resumed.

The scene that Chinese fans had hoped to see has occurred.

The forward pass by Shakhtar Donetsk, who had committed attacking forces, was intercepted.

Roma launched a swift counter-attack!

De Rossi made a long pass to Chang Huan, who was running forward along the right wing.

The opposing left-back, Ismaily, retreated as he fought.

Chang Huan flicked the ball with the outside of his left foot to Dzeko, who was moving laterally to support him. He lowered his left shoulder, as if he was about to run back.

Just as Ismaili relaxed his guard, Chang Huan forcefully pushed off the ground with his left foot, using the feedback force to shift his center of gravity.

Lower your right shoulder and accelerate towards the baseline.

Dzeko delivered a through ball with a very high clearance.

The pass was aimed right at Chang Huan!

A speed of 85 might not be considered top-tier in actual football, but it's at least above average.

It also has an advantage in starting up.

Chang Huan accelerated, moving past Ismaili at a speed visible to the naked eye, and chased after Dzeko to deliver a pass.

Left center-back Rakitic was drawn to the supporting Dzeko, and right center-back Ivan Odes used his deeper position to cover the left flank.

The two met on the right edge of the penalty area.

Chang Huan slowed down slightly, lowered his right shoulder, and made a move to change direction towards the baseline.

In fact, the right foot jumps to stop the body's momentum, and at the same time, the reaction force is used to push the left foot inward with the outside of the foot.

The slow-witted Ivan Odes, standing at 1.95 meters tall, turned around like an 80-year-old man in a park, a clumsy attempt at turning an aircraft carrier around.

Fred, a very fast defensive midfielder, quickly covered for his position.

Chang Huan used the same trick again, slowing down and dropping his right shoulder, then using the inside of his left foot to make a high-frequency touch on the ball with a hesitant step, followed by a smooth and fluid lateral flick with the outside of his left foot.

"Oh! Oh! Oh!" The Roma fans in the stands subconsciously let out a gasp of amazement, cheering for Chang Huan's easy dribble past Fred.

Fred stretched out his leg as if in slow motion, only to kick a wisp of air.

On the other side, defender Bucott tucked in to provide cover, lowering his center of gravity and turning his body sideways to face Chang Huan, ready to defend at any moment.

Chang Huan feinted by swinging his leg as he moved laterally.

Bucott was tricked twice and quickly lost his balance. Chang Huan used the inside of his left foot to push the ball inwards about half a meter, creating an angle.

He unleashed a left-footed curling shot from the left side of the penalty area's arc.

The ball soared into the air, arcing perfectly over the Shakhtar Donetsk penalty area, bypassing goalkeeper Pyatov.

The right fingertip, used to make the save, grazed the inner edge of the top of the left goalpost and went into the net.

"goooooooooool"

The commentators on the live broadcast unanimously drew out their words.

"Wow! A magnificent cut-in and curling shot that found the back of the net!"

央5解说员贺伟高呼道：「罗马主场2：0领先顿涅茨克矿工，总比分3：1领先！」

The entire Stadio Olimpico in Rome was transformed into a sea of ​​red jubilation, with deafening cheers erupting in waves.

Head coach Di Francesco raised his arms and hugged his assistant Tomé: "The game is in the bag."

The live broadcast recreated the exciting goal.

Every commentator was brimming with passion, passionately commentating on Chang Huan's solo run and incisive inside shot that resulted in a goal.

CCTV-5 commentator He Wei exclaimed passionately: "Strictly speaking, this goal was Chang Huan's long-distance run! From receiving the ball on the right wing and combining with Dzeko, he dribbled like a figure seven, beating three defenders before scoring!"

"That was a beautiful shot; it could easily be a contender for Goal of the Week!"

Commentator Xu Yang announced loudly, "There's still a long stretch of the second half. Hopefully, Chang Huan can maintain this excellent form and bring more goals to Chinese fans watching on television!"

With a two-goal lead, Roma tightened their defense after the restart of the match.

To consolidate the gains.

There are still league matches to play this weekend.

When conditions permit, it is natural to control the pace.

Because of Chang Huan's presence, the Donetsk miners dared not be too reckless in their attacks.

As a result, both sides attacked and defended, and neither was able to break through the other's goal.

The match has ended.

Roma defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0 at home, advancing to the Champions League quarterfinals with a 3-1 aggregate score.

This marks the Red Wolves' first advancement in ten years!

The home fans at Rome's Stadio Olimpico were ecstatic, turning the entire stadium into a sea of ​​red joy.

Meanwhile, another Champions League Round of 16 second leg match concluded at Old Trafford.

Manchester United lost 1-2 to Sevilla at home, and were eliminated on aggregate, becoming the only strong team to be eliminated in the round of 16.

La Liga is the biggest winner in the quarterfinals, occupying three spots.

Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​and Sevilla.

Serie A and the Premier League each have two seats.

The remaining spot belongs to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

欧洲时间中午12点，2017—2018赛季欧冠1/4决赛抽籤仪式在欧足联总部尼翁展开。

Roma players watched the live draw ceremony from the first team restaurant.

Once the tournament reaches the quarterfinals, there is no longer a rule of avoidance.

Teams from the same group and teams from the same football association can meet in the quarterfinals.

Juventus were the first to be drawn.

Their opponent is Real Madrid, the reigning Champions League champions.

This means that last season's Champions League final opponents will face each other again in the quarterfinals.

The third team drawn was Sevilla, and the five teams that were not drawn all hoped to become their opponents.

Based on the strength of the eight teams on paper, Sevilla is the weakest.

followed by----

Rome.

However, the two teams were not drawn together.

Bayern Munich has been crowned the weakest team in the quarterfinals.

The Roma players sitting in the first team restaurant at the Trigoria training ground, and the Roma fans around the world who were watching the draw ceremony, were all frustrated.

Not being drawn against Sevilla means that all the opponents are top-tier teams.

Liverpool, Manchester City, and Barcelona.

The fifth team drawn was Liverpool.

The Roma players, who were still watching, looked like they were questioning the meaning of life.

Having missed out on Seville, it doesn't matter who we face in the quarterfinals.

Manchester City, also from the Premier League, was drawn by draw guest Andriy Shevchenko.

This means that Rome and Barcelona are automatically paired up.

The expressions of the sporting director Monchi and technical director Totti, who were present at the scene, did not change much, clearly indicating that they had prepared themselves mentally beforehand.

Barcelona president Bartomeu was all smiles.

In his view, this is a direct ticket to the semifinals.

Although Roma is currently top of the Serie A table, their squad strength on paper is simply not up to par.

The draw is still ongoing to determine who goes first, home or away.

Barcelona's elimination by Shevchenko means that Roma will have a greater advantage in the knockout stage, playing the second leg at home.

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