Youth may fade, but passion never ends!
As the match between Monaco and Marseille began, the Stade Louis II once again resounded with the team's anthem. The rousing singing rose in waves, and the giant stadium became a sea of joy for the fans, who jumped and danced with glee, expressing their surging emotions.
After the match started, Monaco's midfielder Moutinho displayed his superb form, signaling his triumphant return.
In the first few minutes of the game, the players from both sides were probing each other, and the game was a bit tense, like a group of amateur teams playing football. The ball was frequently passed from one side to the other, making Lei Ming, who was in the backfield, feel a bit bored.
Because, for the first five minutes, the ball hadn't even crossed their penalty area, which made him wonder if his defenders had all taken drugs before coming on, otherwise how could they be performing so well today, leaving him no chance to show his skills!
Watching the fans jumping and dancing with passion, he could only stand there dumbfounded, feeling completely out of place.
However, in the 6th minute, the situation on the field suddenly changed.
Just moments ago in the player tunnel, the seemingly refined Moutinho appeared to have awakened, dribbling the ball to the left flank of the half and unleashing a long, imaginative pass that directly changed the score of the match.
After Moutinho took the kick, the ball flew over Marseille's defense, and the defensive line composed of Rolando, Reggie Van Nistelrooy, and others seemed so powerless at that moment.
A red and white figure appeared behind them at just the right moment.
Tiger Falcao.
Marseille's coach was stunned when he saw this man appear there. Hadn't they focused their defense on the opponent? Why was someone left unmarked?
And then this tiger was revealed.
Falcao's abilities are somewhat different from most sharp strikers who can dribble and run; his abilities are more similar to those of Müller, Inzaghi, and others—they are all opportunists.
They may not seem to run very fast, but they always manage to appear in the most suitable place.
His positioning is unpredictable, often appearing in unexpected places. Perhaps this is the unique instinct of a striker.
In his youth, he became the third best player in La Liga after Messi and Ronaldo thanks to his superb shooting skills. Although he has been struggling in the Premier League for several seasons, he suddenly found his form after returning to Monaco.
Faced with this one-on-one opportunity, Falcao handled it very calmly. When he saw the opposing goalkeeper halfway out, he did not choose to chip the ball, but instead confidently unleashed a powerful shot into the far corner.
Such a shot might be a real test of shooting ability for others, but for Falcao, shooting is as natural as breathing.
He had been looking forward to this feeling for a very, very long time!
Even though Marseille's two defenders slid in to save the ball, they couldn't keep up with the speed at which it flew toward the goal, and they became the perfect backdrop for this goal.
1:0
The stadium erupted in a frenzy of excitement as the fans stomped their feet in jubilation.
The local TV commentator was also banging on the table in the live broadcast room, marveling at Falcao's ability to handle the ball; in a word, absolutely brilliant.
After scoring, Falcao turned and ran towards Moutinho, who had provided the assist. The two older men embraced each other excitedly, patting each other on the back.
At this moment, perhaps only the two of them truly understand their own feelings.
They were all recovering from injuries, had gone through many twists and turns, and were all experiencing a turnaround from adversity to prosperity. They had been waiting for this moment for far too long.
Falcao, in particular, almost disappeared from the football scene after his unsuccessful Premier League journey. If Monaco hadn't pulled him out of the darkness, he would probably have been stuck in lower leagues or perhaps trying to make money in some football wastelands.
Falcao's recent phenomenal performance has left even himself feeling somewhat incredulous.
After celebrating, Falcao even turned around and waved to Lei Ming, pointing at him with his index finger for a moment before giving him a thumbs up.
Lei Ming, who was no longer sleepy, responded by making the same gesture in the backcourt.
This brilliant moment was immediately captured by some reporters in the stadium, and almost everyone was puzzled as to why Falcao did this after scoring the goal.
Perhaps only Lei Ming knows why Captain Falcao did this.
That goal just now seemed so familiar; it was exactly the scene they encountered in the training match the day before yesterday, only this time the result was completely different.
The teammates who saw this smiled knowingly, all recalling the funny scene from the day before yesterday.
During the training match, Falcao also received a long pass from the backfield. When he saw Lei Ming trying to intercept him, he easily lobbed the ball halfway through Lei Ming's run.
He was so confident that he was even ready to celebrate with his teammates, but unexpectedly, the ball was blocked by Lei Ming who chased back!
He felt as if a thunderbolt had struck him, and suddenly everything became clear.
This goal was a product of his learning from his previous mistake.
Artistic hanging ball?
What the hell? Whatever, I'm never playing drop shots again.
Any goal that scores is a good goal.
Lei Ming's lesson was indeed profound, one that the tiger would remember for a lifetime.
After the match restarted, Marseille launched a fierce counterattack.
The attacking line, consisting of Thauvin and Gomis, finally began to seriously attack Monaco's defense, and this attack was very effective, with Marseille finally managing to get a shot on goal.
Monaco's defense on the wing failed to keep up with Debbie's position, allowing the opponent's cross to slip through their fingers. Tovan suddenly made a diving header at the far post, intending to head the ball into the goal, but unexpectedly, the opposing goalkeeper appeared in the ball's flight path and caught it securely in his arms.
Marseille striker Thauvin, though he fell flat on his face, had no interest in tasting the grass in his mouth. Instead, he stared in astonishment at the goalkeeper in front of him, who seemed to be looking down on him. The goalkeeper's smirk was not only disdainful, but his smile was also quite annoying.
Wait, what does this guy mean?
Do you despise me?
What's with you, an Asian goalkeeper, acting so high and mighty?
Marseille striker Thauvin suddenly felt a little overwhelmed by the grass.
However, just as he was about to get up and confront the other party, he saw the goalkeeper rush out and launch a long ball into the attacking third.
This action immediately drew a roar from the head coach on the sidelines.
"Get back on defense! What the hell are you all doing?!"
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