Chapter 614 3 Goalposts
Although Inter Milan is now 4 points ahead of Roma, they cannot accept defeat. For Inter Milan, which fights on the third line, this loss to Roma's league championship is almost equivalent to giving away half of the league championship. Currently, there are only 7 rounds left in the league. If Inter Milan loses, Roma will only be 1 point behind Inter Milan.
In the next 7 rounds, Roma's opponents are Bari, Atalanta, Lazio, Sampdoria, Parma, Cagliari, and Chievo. Except for the tricky derby, the other 6 opponents are mid-range or even lower-tier teams. It is foreseeable that as long as Roma maintains this state, the final stage of the game is expected to usher in a climax of points grabbing.
However, Inter Milan's last seven opponents are full of powerful enemies. Bologna, Fiorentina, Juventus, Atalanta, Lazio, Chievo, Siena. Among them, the two games against Viola and Juventus will be a huge test for Inter Milan. After all, a 1-point advantage cannot withstand any losses. Once Inter Milan encounters trouble in any game, even if it is just a draw, the battle may be lost. The crown initiative was lost to Rome!
Of course, Inter Milan's biggest problem is not the unfavorable schedule, but the two-line containment. At present, Roma only has the league to play, and the team does not need to consider any rotation. Inter Milan will also be distracted by the Champions League. Once it reaches the Champions League semi-finals, it will be a double match a week from now to May. Even though Inter Milan has a strength advantage, there are two major problems to overcome in terms of schedule and dual lines. The threat that Roma will bring to Inter Milan will be unprecedented in the past four years!
After Mourinho lost the ball, he decisively sent the three forwards Milito, Pandev and Eto'o onto the court. Only Cambiasso was left in the midfield to defend. Gao Xiaodong and Sneijder both came. Behind the three forwards, Gao Xiaodong is close to a number nine and a half like Totti, while Sneijder is moving behind Gao Xiaodong.
In the 61st minute, Gao Xiaodong received a pass from Sneijder in the frontcourt and shot hard. The ball hit the defender and bounced out. Gao Xiaodong was brought down by Roma midfielder Pizarro when he was trying to grab the spot. The referee Mora Gandhi gave a penalty. Free kick.
The two central defenders Lucio and Samuel came to the penalty area to fight for the top. Gao Xiaodong took a curve ball from the right and drove into the penalty area. Samuel grabbed the spot from the penalty spot. He jumped high and raised his head. The ball hit the goal, and the Roma goalkeeper couldn't react in time, but the ball hit the lintel and bounced out!
Although this attack did not score a goal, it was infinitely close to scoring. Inter Milan's morale was boosted and they launched a more fierce offensive.
In the 65th minute, Sneijder made a diagonal pass to Eto'o. Eto'o and Milito made wonderful cooperation. He passed straight from the right. Milito volleyed with his right foot from 14 meters away from the goal on the right side of the penalty area. The ball hit the former international Milan defender Burdisso hit the goal post again and popped out!
Inter Milan's two goal posts frightened the Romans. Captain Totti, who was sitting on the bench after returning from injury, could not sit still. He took the initiative to walk to Ranieri and asked to come on and control the situation.
In Rome, Totti is the absolute core and spiritual leader. To put it bluntly, he is the ball tyrant. Even the head coach does not have as much say as him.
Ranieri, who had been preparing to make a substitution, saw that Totti wanted to play, so he did not hesitate and decisively replaced Vucinic and replaced him with Totti.
At this moment, Inter Milan is already furious. No matter who is on the field, the offensive is still like an overwhelming force, constantly impacting Roma's defense.
Roma was able to go 20 games undefeated, and their defense was by no means shaky. Not only did they prevent Inter Milan's offense, they also had the energy to launch a counterattack.
In the 70th minute of the game, Menez suddenly stopped and started on the wing, trying to get rid of Zanetti. Zanetti played a double match for a week in a row without taking a break and was in poor condition. He did not kick the ball when he broke the ball, knocking Menez Kicked down.
The referee issued a yellow card to Zanetti, so Zanetti will accumulate yellow cards and be suspended in the next league game. Since October 28, 2006, Zanetti has started in the league continuously and has never missed a game. And now his starting record is finally forced to end.
Totti took a free kick from the wing. The Roma Wolves' free kick spun directly towards the near post. Cesar moved quickly and blocked Totti's shot.
Gao Xiaodong retreated to grab the ball.
Had the first conversation with Totti.
The 34-year-old Totti is still very active in running. After the ball bounced out, he rushed over as soon as possible. Almost at the same time, Gao Xiaodong also rushed over.
Totti immediately wanted to control the ball, but Gao Xiaodong directly destroyed it with his big foot. With Gao Xiaodong's full kick, the ball hit Totti's foot, causing Totti to spin half a circle before his body stabilized. Come down.
The ball flew out of the sideline and the referee awarded the foul ball to Roma.
Perrotta threw the throw-in ball to Totti, and Gao Xiaodong came to press again. Totti lifted the ball over the top, trying to tease Gao Xiaodong, but who was Gao Xiaodong? He made a sudden stop and immediately moved towards Totti.
Totti stretched out his hand to push Gao Xiaodong away, but Gao Xiaodong was too strong and had a low center of gravity. He instantly cut into Totti's arms and broke the falling ball.
Totti failed to show off in front of his own fans and had the ball stolen. How could this be accepted? He reached out and grabbed Gao Xiaodong to prevent Gao Xiaodong from taking the ball away.
The referee Mora Gandhi blew the whistle and sentenced Totti for a foul, allowing Inter Milan to take a free kick in the backcourt.
Time was running out. Gao Xiaodong wanted to take a quick free kick, but Totti was experienced. He stood in front of Gao Xiaodong and prevented Gao Xiaodong from taking a quick kick. Gao Xiaodong could only pass the ball to the defender and slowly organize the attack.
For Inter Milan, this game is not a must-win. They are 4 points ahead and can accept a draw. The last 15 minutes are enough for them to score a goal, but only if they can seize the opportunity in front of the goal. Instead of hitting the goalpost again and again.
After some patient organization, Inter Milan transported the ball to within the thirty-meter area of Roma.
The players in the 30-meter area became denser, and Inter Milan's rhythm suddenly accelerated.
Sneijder passed the ball to Pandev, and Pandev passed the ball across to Milito. Milito knocked back with his back. Gao Xiaodong quickly followed up and fired a thunderous long shot towards the goal.
This kick was so powerful and so fast that goalkeeper Serginho almost didn't react, but the ball hit the crossbar again and bounced out.
Gao Xiaodong couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh, his luck is really bad today.
At this time, there was a huge exclamation from the stands!
Roma fans were frightened into a cold sweat.
The on-site commentator said with surprise and joy: "Roma is so lucky today! The opponent hit three goal posts! However, this also reflects that Roma's defense is not that solid, otherwise Inter Milan may have overtaken it! Of course, If Inter Milan scores, Roma will definitely not play like this. There are a little more than 10 minutes left in the game. Roma only has 10 minutes left to defeat the defending champion! The players must tense up and hold on to these ten minutes! "
Mourinho's mind was spinning nervously on the sidelines. He was considering whether to continue to adjust. However, there was no better offensive player on the sidelines. Balotelli was blocked by him. In addition, it is not that Inter Milan did not create The opportunity to shoot was just bad luck, which Mourinho had no choice about. He could only wait for luck to turn to Inter Milan's side.
Moratti in the box was a little anxious and said to Mendes: "It looks like we may lose this game. Luck is on the opponent's side."
Mendes still kept smiling, "It's nothing. Inter Milan is only one goal away. Jose will not give up. You can check Gao Xiaodong's goals in the last minute. There is still a chance."
Moratti said: "Jose should give Balotelli a chance. If there is Balotelli now, the situation on the field may change."
Mendes said calmly: "Since Jose dares to block Balotelli, it means that he is sure to cope with the subsequent games. Even if Roma wins, so what, you are still one point ahead."
Moratti remembered the rumors that Mendes also wanted to sign Balotelli, shook his head and stopped talking.
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