Chapter 114: The Arrogant Leader

In the 22nd round of the league, Rexos, the third place in the Portuguese League, played against the leader Rio Avi at home.

This is an important game related to who will be promoted to the Portuguese Super League.

There are currently 9 rounds left in the league. Rio Ave has 42 points, 3 points more than Rexos. Improve one ranking; if Rio Avi beats Rexos away and Guimaraes also wins, then Rexos' dream of surpassing this season will basically come to an end.

This game is so important that all the media in Portugal mentioned this game before the game. Some media also predicted the start of the two sides, analyzed the comparison of the positions of the two sides, and predicted the outcome.

"Izvestia" used to be black Gao Xiaodong, but now not only black Gao Xiaodong, but also Rexos and Oliveira. Before the game, they were not optimistic about Rexos, thinking that they were the last one this season. A replica of the season, Oliveira, who has led five teams to the Portuguese Super League, was exhausted last season, and this season is probably not as good as last season.

Although the "Record" has no feelings for Rexos, but in line with the principle that "Izvestia" opposes and they support, they strongly praised Gao Xiaodong and Oliveira, saying that Gao Xiaodong showed a comprehensive talent, not pure It's right to stay on the front line, he should be a free man. Oliveira has principles and knows how to adapt. He dared to use Gao Xiaodong as the starter in the last game, dared to change teams, and had excellent results. He is an excellent coach , he should come to the Portuguese Super League to coach.

"Izvestia" said that "Record" didn't even want face in order to flatter Gao Xiaodong and Oliveira.

On the eve of the Portuguese Premier League match, the two national media once again debated and built momentum, which also triggered a war of words between Rexos fans and Rio Avi fans, Gao Xiaodong fans and Robert fans on the Internet.

"Rexos must win!"

"Sorry, Rio Avi, unbeaten in 13 games, is now the leader!"

"As if anyone has never been the leader, who did Rexos beat in the first round?"

"We should have entered the Portuguese Super League last season!"

"It's a pity that last season it was Bellamar and Aves who were promoted."

"Rio Avi also wants to enter the Portuguese Super League? Who were you last season?"

"It's almost the same as the third one, and it hasn't been upgraded."

"How old is Rexos now?"

"Gao Xiaodong's performance should start."

"Gao Xiaodong can start me without eating for three days."

"Gao Xiaodong can start me not having sex for a year."

"Gao Xiaodong dares to start, I admire Oliveira for being a real guy."

"Gao Xiaodong has at least the ability to play half the court, right?"

"Give him 15 minutes because he has a good relationship with the coach and doesn't see what kind of game it is."

"Gao Xiaodong brings balance to Rexos, he deserves more game time!"

"Don't discriminate against Chinese players!"

"Balance? What else does Gao Xiaodong do besides running around and making fouls?"

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In online and offline newspapers, journalists, fans of both sides, and fans of the main players, you hack me, I hack you, you attack me, I attack you, it's a mess, in fact, it's not much better in reality.

Rio Avi is much more famous in Europe than Rexos, because there is a celebrity who once played for Rio Avi, and that is Mourinho, who is known as the second god.

In the summer of 1981, Mourinho's father Frakes became the coach of Rio Ave. The defender Mourinho also played for Rio Ave for two years, played 16 times and scored 2 goals.

Rio Avi's head coach Petic is a grumpy guy, he is not as calm as Mourinho, but just as arrogant.

Petic spoke before the game and said very rudely that victory or defeat depends on one action.

Rio Avi must resolve the suspense of promotion in this round. Rio Avi is in good form and will definitely win this game, and the predicted score is 2-0, avenging the home defeat in the first leg.

The head coach is so rampant, the players must be even more arrogant.

Rio Ave No. 10 Victor threatened to score at the March Stadium.

Rio Ave's No. 9 striker Thomas hopes to score a hat-trick and complete the battle of revenge.

Rio Avi's captain No. 4 central defender Evandro said that he would keep a clean sheet for Brandy, who has been hot in the last two rounds.

Of course, Rio Avi is also qualified to be arrogant. They are the leaders. Moreover, they have won 6 consecutive victories and 13 unbeaten games. Facing the ups and downs of Rexos, they still have a lot of confidence.

Although Rexos was playing at home, but the opponent was in such a good state, they deliberately kept a low profile.

Head coach Oliveira said before the game: "Rio Ave is indeed very strong. They are the best team in the Portuguese League now. We don't have any confidence to win this game, but our advantage is playing at home. We have 25,000 fans at the March Stadium and that will make us play better."

The captain, Elvis, restrained his temper rarely, and said that Rexos should put himself in the position of the weak to fight against the opponent. No matter what the final result is, men just want to do it, and they can't be cowardly.

Team deputy Zener said that defense is the key to winning against a team with strong attack power like Rio Avi, and he will fight until the last minute.

Striker Brandy said he wouldn't necessarily score, but Rexos had to win.

The core of the offense, Lopez, said that it is a strong dialogue, and the first goal is the key. Often the side that scores the first goal will win the final victory. If the forward is looked down upon by the opponent, he does not mind shooting a few more times.

Even Robert said that in this game, as forwards, they must cause the greatest trouble to the opponent's defense, so that they can help the defense to share the pressure.

Not all Rexos players are low-key, and there is one very high-key one.

As a junior in the team, Gao Xiaodong was not qualified to speak and was banned from interviews by the coach. This war of words had nothing to do with him, but Gao Xiaodong has his own mouthpiece, which is the "Portuguese Chinese Newspaper".

"Portuguese Chinese Newspaper" reporter Niu Yu went to Gao Xiaodong's home to interview Gao Xiaodong, and posted it on "Portuguese Chinese Newspaper".

Gao Xiaodong felt that this "Portuguese Chinese Newspaper" was published only a few years ago, and it was only for the Chinese in Portugal, and the Portuguese seldom paid attention to it. I feel that the Chinese should be given a little confidence and encouragement, so there is not much hindrance in speaking.

"It's a big fight! I definitely want to play, and probably will."

"This is the time to end Rio Ave's 13-game unbeaten run. Of course, I don't mind being the finisher, although I am very likely to play as a midfielder."

"A team like Rio Avi is actually just a paper tiger. It goes well. Once it is in adversity, it may fail. We will be the first to slam their sap."

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Although the "Portuguese Chinese Newspaper" rarely pays attention to Portuguese fans, it is not without it. When the "Portuguese Chinese Newspaper" publishes the interview article, the fans of Rexos will see it. It is very cool, and immediately spread it verbally and online. Rio Avi's fans were so angry when they saw it, they passed it faster.

As a result, the sales volume of "Portuguese Chinese Newspaper" soared, and it was hard to find a piece of paper, and Gao Xiaodong's arrogant remarks also reached the ears of the Rio Avi people.

Rio Avi coach Petic naturally disdains to spray an 18-year-old small substitute who doesn't know if he will play, but the players can't bear it.

Rio Avi No. 10 Victor said: What qualifications does this kid from Huaguo have to criticize Rio Avi? Does he have a chance to play?

Rio Avi's No. 9 striker Thomas said: Pray to God to let this Huaguo kid who doesn't know the heights of the sky and the earth play, I will cry him.

The No. 4 central defender Evandro, the captain of Rio Avi, was also unhappy and said: "Rexos is also a club with a solid foundation. Why is everyone recruited into the team? Since you dare to brag, try it on Sunday. Try it, I hope he won't slap himself in the face."

The match between Rio Avi and Rexos has been so lively, but some people seem to think that it is not hot enough. The day before the match, Chelsea coach Mourinho accepted an interview with Portugal's largest newspaper "Morning Post", saying that Pay attention to this match between Rio Ave and Rexos, and hope Rio Ave wins and upgrades to the Portuguese Super League.

This is like adding fuel to the fire. The match between Rio Avi and Rexos is very hot, not to mention Portugal, even fans in many European countries know it.

Gao Xiaodong also got Mourinho's favor, and it was the first time his name was known to fans outside of Portugal.