The Day I Played with Ronaldo

During the intermission, the atmosphere in the locker room of the home team was very relaxed. The players were talking and laughing. Rojas was also talking and laughing with assistant coach Milton Cruz. No one paid much attention to the second half of the game.

Only 45 minutes, can you still concede 3 goals in a row? That's impossible!

When the rest time was almost over, Rojas made some arrangements unhurriedly, waved his hand, and let the players play.

Sao Paulo's players were full of fighting spirit, and they walked out of the player channel singing "Paulista of Tricolor". Ricardo and Vampeta walked side by side and chatted for a while.

"I really envy you, you can be selected for the national team at such a young age. Work hard, little brother! But for today's game, I think you can relax properly and don't take it so seriously." Vampeta joked.

Ricardo shrugged, "I don't know why, every time I kick with you, I'm full of energy."

"You bastard," Vampeta scolded with a smile, "if you dare to score again, you will have to treat yourself to dinner after the game."

"No problem," Licado said briskly, "The winner treats guests, it's fair."

"By the way," Licado asked again, "Why isn't Ella on the big list today?"

"Ella? You mean Vera," Vampeta smiled, "it's normal that he doesn't make the squad."

"Yes." Li Kaduo nodded emphatically.

On the field, the smile on Vampeta's face quickly disappeared, and he became murderous. Looking at this posture, if Li Kaduo dared to break through from his direction, he would not hesitate to use the strongest action to kill Li Kaduo. Putting it down too much, regardless of the possibility of causing Licado's injury.

After the game restarted, Corinthians quickly made substitution adjustments. Junior removed the out-of-state veteran Robert and replaced him with another 29-year-old international player Jamelli.

Jameli is a forward who has played 14 times for the Brazilian national team. He can also play as a winger. He is not tall, but he has good skills and is very flexible.

He gave Corinthians a chance to score as soon as he came on the field. After he got the ball from the wing, he swayed and broke through Fabiano Rodriguez's defense, and then suddenly cut inside and picked the ball into the penalty area.

Jill jumped up, hit the ball with his chest, and shot with a barb. The ball bounced off Sao Paulo teenager Julio Santos.

After scoring the goal, Amaral broke free from the embrace of his teammates. Instead of celebrating, he ran to the goal net to pick up the football and ran back to the center circle.

The goal gave Corinthians hope again, as the Sao Paulo fans in the Morombi stands tried to keep their morale down with boos and curses.

However, Corinthians has a feeling that the kick is getting smoother. Although Junior was born as a defender and has a conservative coaching style, even more conservative than Osvaldo, he can give up his life at this time. He used up his second substitution spot, replacing midfielder Fabrizio with midfielder Carlos Renato. In the 62nd minute, Renato used his speed to eat Ji'an raw, broke through to the front of Sao Paulo's penalty area, and volleyed vigorously. Although Cheney flew to make a save, he was still a beat late, and the football brushed the lower edge of the crossbar and entered the net.

The commentator exclaimed: "Now the score on the field has become 3:1, Sao Paulo is in danger! Corinthians only need to score one more goal to rewrite the total score to a 4:4 tie and win a penalty kick Chance!"

"São Paulo must make adjustments quickly. They played too laxly and gave the opponent a chance to play easily at the front of the penalty area. If this continues, they will be punished!"

Rojas frowned slightly on the sidelines. He didn't yell at the players. Although the players did feel slack, the bigger reason was that his tactical arrangements were targeted.

He also quickly made substitution adjustments, replacing Elton with Kaka and pushing Ricko up the front line; replacing Leonardo with the loaned midfielder Ferreira,

Enhance the defensive hardness of the middle lane.

In this way, Sao Paulo's formation has become 4312, with 3 midfielders plus a forward midfielder.

Even at this moment, he did not add defenders, the message has been clearly conveyed to the players on the field: keep attacking! Fight against Corinthians!

Kaka's appearance brought positive changes to Sao Paulo.

In the 71st minute, Ricardo received a through ball from Kaka in the penalty area and kicked directly to hit the goal. The football went slightly wide of the post. He put his hands on his hips and took a few heavy breaths.

If it was last season, he would almost have to end playing for this sake.

But now his physical fitness has also improved a lot. Generally, he can play for 80 to 85 minutes, and it is no problem to barely fight the whole game.

And in the last game, he also got a full rest because of the suspension, and now he has not reached the point where he can't play.

He gave Kaka a thumbs up, indicating that the other side passed the ball well.

You have to score a goal quickly to suppress Corinthians' arrogance. While running back, Ricardo was thinking.

The opportunity came quickly. Corinthians aggressively pressed the offense, the momentum of the offense was crazy, and the defense was naturally empty.

After Sao Paulo intercepted the ball in midfield, Ricardinho wanted to pass through to Ricardo to counterattack, but was intercepted by Vampeta halfway.

Vampeta adjusted a step, and when he looked up to find someone, he suddenly heard his teammates exclaim. Before he could react, a leg came out from behind him and scooped the ball away. It's Ricardo!

Vampeta immediately squeezed Ricardo with his body, trying to get the ball back, but Ricardo didn't fight him at all, and directly poked the ball to Kaka first. Kaka dribbled the ball in at high speed, and after reaching the edge of the penalty area, he handed it to Rico. Rico didn't waste this opportunity, and he used a strong shot to get back a goal for Sao Paulo.

The total score became 5:3, and Sao Paulo widened the gap again!

This goal made the Corinthians' players feel cold, and their efforts for most of the half were almost declared useless by this goal.

It's not over yet. When the game progressed to the 84th minute, Kaka and Ricardo hit the wall and broke into the penalty area with a low shot, which completely shattered Corinthians' hopes.

Although Corinthians showed a tenacious fighting spirit in this game, as well as skills and tactics that did not lose to Sao Paulo, the state champion has been decided!

When the referee blew three whistles to announce the end of the game, the players on the Sao Paulo bench and team staff flooded the field with arms raised in excitement, celebrating their 21st Sao Paulo State Championship.

After throwing his jersey and long johns to the fans, Ricardo strolled on the court wearing only a pair of shorts, enjoying his first championship in Sao Paulo.

He looked at Kaka, who nodded at him with a smile in his eyes.

As I said, I want you to win one or two championships with me before leaving.

Yes, now I can leave the team with peace of mind. Thanks.