Chapter 464: The opening burst
If we give a line chart to show the direction of each team's game, then Roma will definitely be a model for starting low and closing high.
From frequent upsets at the beginning of the season, to the current league singing and continuous advancement in the cup, it is obvious that this team is on the road to recovery, and both the team's playing style and the players' state are gradually becoming popular.
And it's a coincidence that the Rome team's recovery was the round of the league when the team lost again in the battle against Piacenza's Red Wolf title in the first half of the season.
It can be said that it is shameless and braver. It can also be said that Roma gradually found the team's correct tactical style of adaptation after that game. In short, since that round of the league, Roma has been transformed.
As Piacenza slowly began to weaken in the league, after the last round of the league, Roma had already left Piacenza behind.
However, this is not enough. The Rome team, who have been defeated in the "Red Wolf" title, and countless fans have already begun to be ready to fight Piacenza again.
When Piacenza fought fiercely to eliminate Milan, the opportunity came like this. The two teams in the same and half-zone were destined to see the two teams facing each other twice this season, but would be able to satisfy all spectators four times.
The opportunity for revenge seems to be. Before the game begins, Rome City began to operate in full swing. Countless fans wearing Rome's home red jerseys rushed to the streets to shout passionately, and the flags belonging to Rome also appeared in various streets.
In media interviews, the Roman team also expressed full hostility to the extremely awkward Piacenza team, who was named the extremely awkward Red Wolf.
From leaving Piacenza City and driving into Rome City, the Piacenza players who were sitting on the bus already felt this atmosphere. However, due to the three-killing against Rome before, most of the players faced everything that happened outside the car window with a smile.
However, what they didn't know was that the team is now completely different from the team that lost to themselves again in the first half of the season.
"I repeat again, pay attention to the protection of the midfield, Racha and Ramirez, the positions of the two of you are determined by the situation on the field, not specified."
The pre-match preparation time passed very quickly. After getting off the parking lot of the Olympic Stadium in Rome, Piacenza ran almost without stopping to warm up the field.
When the players returned to the locker room with huge boos, Conte, who knew the team was about to face the strength of his opponent, began to sort out the team's tactical arrangements again: "The back midfielder and the two central defenders must also be vigilant at all times and must not underestimate the opponent's forward."
"I understand coach!"
Continuously moving his hands on the tactical board, similar to the formation, Conte adopted a diamond-shaped midfield layout that can attack, retreat and defend from the beginning of this game.
"The first thing we have to do in this game is not to lose the ball, but if there is a chance, I hope the front line can grasp it. In this two-round elimination system, I think you all know the importance of away goals."
"clear!"
In fact, there are so many words. Conte had already said almost in the conference room yesterday afternoon. At this moment, the game was about to begin. All he could do was repeat it. The rest depends on the players' performance on the field.
And soon, the time to verify the players' level has arrived.
"Bangbangbang! Hello gentlemen, the game is about to begin."
Almost never allowed the entire Piacenza team to wait for a long time. After the staff knocked on the door of the locker room, Liu Feng, as the captain, took the lead in fighting: "This is the last level leading to the finals, Piacenza will definitely win!"
"Winning! Roar!!!"
"Hello CCTV, CCTV, audience, Huanyin came to the first game of the Italian Cup semi-finals of the 2009-2010 Italian Cup. I am commentator Liu Jianhong."
As expected, CCTV's commentator room was moved to the scene of the Olympic Stadium in Rome again. Liu Jianhong, who was already on guard, quickly spoke after seeing the two teams coming out of the player channel.
"The captains of the two teams have already started to rock-scissors, oh ~, you can see Totti has already walked back with the ball. It seems that he has chosen the kick-off for Roma."
When the ball was set up in front of the serving point, Roma's two forwards in this game, Vuzic and Tony stood in front of the ball, and the countdown was already in the beginning.
"Shh!!!"
With a whistle, the referee who had finished proofreading the time for the last time announced the start of the game.
"Tony pushed the ball to Vocinic in front of him. Vocinic passed back. Toti got the ball. He did not choose to continue to pass back, but drove the ball forward!"
At the beginning of the game, Roma showed everyone the tone of their game. After the failure of home loss to Piacenza in the first half of the season, the team under the banner of revenge began to launch the first round of attacks on Piacenza.
"Ganso greeted Totti and spiked the ball. He was easily dunked. Ramirez also met and passed the ball. He got the ball from De Rossi who was inserted on the left and continued to push."
With simple extraordinary and tacit cooperation, Totti didn't even look at himself on the left when passing the ball. He, who has been with De Rossi for many years, successfully passed the ball out.
Then, De Rossi, who had the ball, faced Naingran's press, and Moji made a pass and passed the ball again.
"The ball was transferred to Piacenza's penalty area. Tony, he withstood Raymondie and passed the ball with his right foot!"
Each kick was not aimless. The purpose of Rome's offense was obvious, but Piacenza never stopped his opponent with one kick. For example, when Vuccinic inserted from the other side at high speed and shot against Tony's pass, Scapelli's reaction was a beat slower.
"Bang!"
"Roar~!!!"
With a muffled sound, when Phoeni, who was leaping high, felt the cool breeze coming from the crossbar, Vuzinic and Tony had already discussed each other and turned around and left.
"A blast! This is Roma's first shot, slightly above the crossbar, which is a pity."
Liu Jianhong, who was in the commentary, was on a roller coaster at the moment. You should know that it was less than five minutes before the start of the game, but the Roma team had already completed a high-quality shot.
Judging from the meaning of the Roman offensive players on the field, they didn't seem to expect to make the move.
Chapter completed!