Chapter 279 The best one
When Tiger rushed to the stands where Valencia fans were, Cooper had already stood up from the coach's seat and stretched out his arms in the air - this goal made him sure that this tactical idea was right!
Last season, Valencia scored quite a lot of counterattack goals. Although he often used the tactic of pushing the attack in the later stages, the one who can finally complete the key goal is often counterattack. What is the counterattack? In addition to efficiency, it is speed. Now that Lopez has left, Valencia's counterattack speed in the frontcourt has inevitably decreased a little. However, with the attack midfielder with excellent speed skills, Tiger and Aimal, the speed of Valencia's counterattack in the frontcourt will not decrease!
Last season, Valencia's wing attack itself was average, Mendeta appeared more in the middle, and Kili's offensive methods were more inward rather than downward. This was certainly related to Valencia's frontcourt without a high point and the lack of players with strong top ability in the penalty area, it also proves that Valencia's wing attack methods were not many. This season, if there was a tall Caru in the penalty area, there would undoubtedly be more offensive methods. In this case, it would be imperative to strengthen the ability to cross from the bottom of the wing.
However, in the summer of this season, Valencia strengthened the midfield players, but did not strengthen on the wing. Cooper came up with a solution to add an assistant to Tiger, namely Aimal. Then the two of them took turns to launch an attack on the wing to make up for Valencia's average offensive ability on the wing. Judging from this goal, Cooper's idea was not wrong.
Although Aimal and Tiger are both mid-range players, they can play occasionally on the wings - at least they are both good at breaking through the wings, and the goal just now was the return pass after Aimal's breakthrough on the wings, giving Tiger this assist!
"Valencia took the lead in the first three minutes! This goal shattered the rumors that it was not good for Valencia before the game! Now it seems that although this game is Valencia's first official game of the season, their attention is very focused, and their midfielder Tiger is still in good health despite participating in the European Championships!"
In the pre-match prediction, most people are more optimistic about Galatasaray - there are many reasons. In addition to the European Super Cup becoming a certain victory and loss, they are all non-Champions League champions, Galatasaray has played three Turkish League games and two Champions League qualifiers, and its state has begun to enter the game. Valencia has not played a formal game yet. After all, after a summer break, it is difficult for players to quickly adjust their state to the official game.
However, Tiger's goal after the opening game shattered this speculation - perhaps the other Valencia players have not yet entered the formal game, but Tiger is not a problem.
The so-called state is nothing more than whether the players' bodies adapt to the rhythm of the formal game - for professional players, only formal games can make their bodies excited, and friendly matches and training can only be maintained, but Tiger will not have any problems - because he will play a formal game in the main god space every day - even when he is sleeping with Kelly, Tiger will enter the main god space to play a game in his sleep. Although the games played in the main god space have no physical loss, Tiger's body is always in a state suitable for the game. This condition is unique to Tiger.
After the game started again, Galatasaray launched a counterattack. Valencia's players were indeed not able to enter the game and were temporarily suppressed by Galatasaray. However, Valencia never needs to worry too much in defense. Pellegrino used his body to follow Jadel closely, suppressing Jadel's grabbing points in the penalty area to a certain extent. Valencia defended quite closely on the two sides. Although Ayala was a newcomer, he fulfilled his role in commanding the defense line well - after all, he was the captain of the Argentine national team, and his ability was quickly reflected.
After resisting Galatasaray's fierce attack, Valencia began to counterattack, and their frontcourt attack methods this season began to show their strength.
In the eleventh minute, Mundeta made a straight pass from the middle and Aimal was intercepted by the opponent's defender in the middle, but the ball blocked was obtained by Tiger. After getting the ball, Tiger forced a breakthrough into the penalty area and shot, but was confiscated by Tafarrel.
In the 16th minute, Aurerio, who assisted forward, made a fast and flat cross, but Karu fell to the ground and shot a step slower and failed to score the ball.
In the 19th minute, Tiger took a corner kick, assisting Ayala who stepped forward to top the ball.
In the 23rd minute, Tiger made a cross, and Aimal suddenly turned around and shot after receiving the ball at the front of the penalty area. The ball was slightly above the crossbar.
During this period of attack, Valencia has gained an absolute advantage, and their overall strength is still higher than Galatasaray. Although Turkish football has developed very fast in recent years and has introduced many outstanding players, the level of the Turkish League is still far from comparable to La Liga.
Haji's performance during this period is average. After all, he is already very old. In the face of Baraja's strong and fierce pressing, the Romanian veteran has few chances to get the ball. However, Valencia still dares not relax his defense against him. After all, for an experienced midfielder like him, he may be able to send a wonderful pass at any time to create opportunities for the team and get rid of unfavorable situations.
A few minutes later, Haji indeed instigated a threatening offensive. After getting the ball from the left, he beautifully got rid of Mendeta who came to defend, and then passed the ball into the penalty area. With Jadel being stared by Pellegrino, he calmly passed the ball to the head of another striker Yumit, who headed the ball high - this was the first threatening shot since Galatasaray started the game.
This shot also reminded Valencia's defense line - Jadel's threat is very big. This Brazilian striker, who is not like a Brazilian, has no deterrence in the penalty area, and he has a good scoring ability. When focusing on Jadel, other strikers in Galatasaray may take the opportunity to pose a huge threat.
"Robert, you should also pay attention to other strikers." Canisales said to Ayala.
Ayala nodded. He basically didn't get any chance in AC Milan last season, but he quickly gained the main position when he came to Valencia. This also made the captain of the Argentine national team need to quickly display his abilities in order to be worthy of Cooper's attention.
However, in the following time in the first half, Galatasaray's physical strength and the players' state advantages began to show. After Valencia's players' offense slowed down, they suddenly began to attack fiercely.
In the 34th minute, Galatasaray won a free kick in the frontcourt. Okan dribbled the ball, and Haji dribbled the ball and then shot hard at the front of the penalty area, which was saved by Canisales.
In the 41st minute, Galatasaray completed a beautiful attack in the frontcourt. The defender Hakan, who assisted forward, received a straight pass from Hakki and broke into the penalty area. Veteran Deschamps, who returned to defense, made a mistake. When the opponent turned around and broke through, he stretched out his foot and tripped Hakan. The referee decisively called a penalty kick. Jadel scored a quick shot and helped Galatasaray equalize the score!
The Galatasaray fans in the stands were excited. Although they were suppressed by Valencia before, the advantage of these ten minutes began to make them feel that Valencia was in poor condition. Even if she was stronger than them, she would only be suppressed by them in the second half!
Tiger looked at the station, then turned to Mendieta and said, "Why do I think these guys' shouts are so annoying!"
Mendetta smiled and did not answer. The relationship between England and Turkey over the past year is something that I personally know. England was like a chicken blood in the European Championships against Turkey, which made most of their main players deteriorate in the form of France. It was not surprising that Tiger said this at all.
"Maybe those guys are going to be unlucky in the second half." Looking at Tiger, who already had a little murderous aura, Mendita thought to himself.
During the halftime break, Cooper didn't say much, but emphasized that he should run more when attacking, cooperate more tacitly, and try to seize opportunities - Valencia created enough opportunities in the first half, but the offensive combination in the frontcourt was newly established. Except for the goal Aimal assisted Tiger, the cooperation was not tacitly enough at other times. However, Cooper believed in Tiger's strength and ability to seize opportunities. As long as he had the opportunity, Tiger could always seize it.
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The second half begins.
Tiger and Aimal stood in the middle circle to kick off the ball, Karu was a little behind them. After hearing the whistle, Aimal passed the ball to Tiger, and then watched Tiger go forward with a stunned look and drive the ball into Galatasaray's half...
"This is too exaggerated, right? No one in the Argentine League would do this..." Such a thought flashed through Aimal's mind.
"Why are you stupid? Keep up!" Mendieta, who ran up from the back row, shouted at Aimal. Only then did Aimal come to his senses and quickly run forward.
Almost in an instant, Tiger dribbled the ball and rushed over Galatasaray's two forwards. Facing Haji who was approaching, a beautiful man quickly dribbled over Haji first and then right, and then drove the ball forward!
Speed! Tips!
Haji turned his head in surprise. Before he could react, he was beautifully thrown away by Tiger. Although his reaction ability is not as good as before, it is obvious that few people in his attacking midfielder in this era can have such a quick breakthrough rhythm...
"Those blind media! What kind of classical front-end!" Haji couldn't help but curse in his heart.
Tiger dribbled the ball and broke through the opponent's 30-meter area before being knocked down by Popescu, who was rushing to the ground, with a free kick, twenty-eight meters away from the goal.
Tiger, Mendeta and Aimal stood in front of the ball at the same time. Tiger and Mendeta were originally the set-piece penalty players last season, and Aimal also demonstrated his set-piece ability in training. The three of them stood in front of the ball together and could distract others from the attention...
When the referee blew a whistle that could take the penalty, Mundeta and Aimal, who were behind, began to run at the same time. Tiger, who was standing in front of the ball, suddenly flew up and passed the ball into the penalty area with his right foot!
Karu jumped high in the penalty area and beat Popescu's condescending header!
Facing this close-range header, Tafarrel had only time to wave his hand and the ball flew into the goal!
Just two minutes into the second half, Valencia took the lead again!
"Valencia's blitz has worked again! Tiger's unexpected breakthrough created a free kick, and then he assisted Karu to score! This is the first official goal for the young Norwegian striker to represent Valencia... He was very excited and held Tiger over his shoulder!"
Karu is really excited. For the young forward who just finished twenty-one, being able to perform well in the Norwegian league and join La Liga is already a fantastic reality. He scored a goal when he first appeared for Valencia. Karu seemed to see his bright future prospects...
Galatasaray fans in the stands booed: "What else do you do besides the opening raid!"
"These guys are still not going to learn a lesson." Tiger looked at the stands and continued to sneer.
In the next game, Valencia, who has already begun to enter the competition, began to truly show their strength to win the European Champions League last season!
In the 52nd minute, Mundeta made a pass from the middle, and Aimal, who was in the penalty area, hit the ball high six meters away from the goal.
In the 61st minute, Angulo, who came on the bench, made a cross after breaking through on the left. Tiger removed the ball from the penalty spot and turned around and shot. Tafarell made a wonderful save and almost saved the ball.
In the 67th minute, Aimal received a pass from Tiger in the middle and forced a shot. The ball hit the post and bounced out.
"Don't worry, Pablo, calm down when shooting." Seeing Aimal's somewhat impatient look, Tiger patted his shoulder and said with a smile.
Although he and Aimal were working together for the first time, Tiger felt that the opponent's playing style was very suitable for his appetite, speed, skills, and a strong desire to shoot. When the two were on the court at the same time, perhaps Valencia really didn't need a wing forward on the court. They took turns to the wing to take charge of Valencia's wing attack!
Shortly after Karu scored a goal, he was replaced by Angulo, missing a high point in the frontcourt, while Valencia's frontcourt offense was more flexible.
Tiger and Aimal are both the kind of front midfielder who run erratic and have the ability to score in the penalty area. Although Angulo has never scored many points, he is a player who can cooperate with his teammates. His running and passing in the frontcourt can also connect the attack in the frontcourt well.
This is exactly what Cooper hopes to see. In his new tactics, the forward is just a cover. The real killer move is Tiger and Aimal who are ambushing behind him. It is obviously not enough to rely on Tiger alone to score, but with an extra Aimal, it can make up for the shortcomings of few shots!
Galatasaray's players began to feel powerless in the storm of Valencia - although they have begun to gradually narrow the gap with top European clubs, there is still an insurmountable gap between them and top teams!
Although half of Valencia's main players are new players, although Valencia has not played a formal game before, and although many of their players have not yet fully entered the game, they can still have an absolute advantage when facing Galatasaray!
In the 75th minute, Tiger created an excellent opportunity. He attracted the attention of two defensive players in the middle and passed the ball beautifully into the penalty area. Aimal inserted at high speed and received the ball in the penalty area. Facing Tafarrel who was attacking, he calmly pushed the ball in the far corner to secure the victory for Valencia!
Three to one! Valencia gained a two-goal advantage and completely established the victory of this game!
"Beautiful job, Pablo!" Tiger laughed, then gave Aimal a thumbs up.
Aimal jumped on Tiger excitedly. Like Karu, he scored in the first game for Valencia. For a newcomer, this is very important and can even affect their performance and future in the new team!
And those who assisted them were Tiger!
"One goal, two assists...Tiger's condition is still so good. He is now a top player. As long as he performs well, Valencia has unlimited possibilities... This season Valencia has introduced nine new players, but Tiger is still the best one!"
Espn's commentator sighed - now he is impressed by Tiger's performance. Tiger has been continuing this excellent performance over the past year, and in this European Super Cup, he also had a decisive performance!
The fact that the two goals were behind also made the Galatasaray players lose their fighting spirit. Twenty minutes later, when the referee blew the whistle to the end of the game, Valencia players cheered, cheering that another blank in the history of their club's honor was filled - the European Super Cup, another honor they had never touched!
When Tiger held up the Super Cup trophy, he suddenly began to feel that his luck was getting better - he completed the tasks in the main god space at the beginning of the season for two consecutive seasons. By the way, what is the new reward? Why didn't Lin Danda move yet...
***: Sorry, I made some mistakes when copying it just now... Lao Guo is very tired today. Although I have time, I don’t know why I am very painful when typing. Maybe it’s because of my poor condition. I can see if I can add 20,000 words tomorrow. If I can’t, this month may just be guaranteed to update 5,000 words every day. By the way, the update 10,000 every day is very tiring, and it also affects the quality. Lao Guo has felt that the quality of the update has been affected in the past few days. Maybe slowing down a little will make the quality of the article higher. Please forgive me, brothers.
Lao Guo paused his head.
Chapter completed!