Born to be a coach [soccer]

Chapter 249

In Sunderland's home game against Portuguese team Braga, it was only in the 69th minute that Vardy equalized the score with an extremely tricky shot from a small angle.

Sunderland fans finally felt a little relieved after suffering for most of the halftime.The fans in the stands applauded Vardy one after another: "Jamie, it's ok, this goal was scored beautifully, and we should score more goals in the future!"

At this time, Anton came down from the command area on the sidelines of the Stadium of Light, returned to the coach's bench, and sat next to Russell.

Russell was gritting his teeth and laughing, and the assistant coach was also full of sour bubbles while being happy, and muttered in a low voice: "It really is Vardy, it really is Vardy!"

Anton's on-the-spot arrangements have always been effective.He arranged for Vardy early, and in the end it was Vardy who made the contribution.

Anton tilted his head to look at Russell, raised the corner of his mouth slightly and sighed: "Jamie always gave assists to his teammates before, but in fact, sometimes his chances are better than others. Once he regained his confidence, he took it himself." Shooting the ball can play a surprise role.”

Russell thought about it too, and suddenly asked again: "...then is there any problem?"

That being the case, why did Anton sigh?

I just heard Anton say: "In this way, the next game will be more difficult to play."

Sunderland would have been in a better position if Vardy had scored that one-handed goal early in the second half.But now there are only 25 minutes left in the game, and Braga is likely to stick around in the remaining time, keeping the current 1-1 score.

And Anton's prophecy——come true.

At the end of the game, Braga drew with Sunderland 1-1 away.This means that Sunderland must score and win when they go to Portugal in the second round, otherwise Braga will rely on the golden away goal in the draw to advance to the Europa League final.

Anton himself said the same when answering reporters' questions after the game: "We must work out a way to win within a week. I can foresee that the second round will be an extremely difficult game." Otherwise, Sunderland will Stopping in the semi-finals, the road to the European championship will be interrupted.

A Portuguese reporter who came from the original place asked Anton with a strong southern European accent: "I heard that you are good friends with Porto's coach Villas-Boas? Boas's team once beat Braga twice in the league, so what? Will you learn from Boas?"

The Portuguese cities of Porto and Braga are two adjacent cities.Even UEFA changed the order of home and away games between Sunderland and Braga for this reason, to avoid excessive fans in the Porto area on the same day.

Anton smiled politely: "According to what I know about Boas, he will take the initiative to give me some suggestions."

The journalists from Portugal were left wondering about Villas-Boas' personality: as if... indeed.

This is indeed the case. Even before Anton's press conference was over, Boas had already circled Anton on social media: "Sunderland, let's practice penalty kicks!" With a score of 5 and a big victory over Villarreal at home, Boas's "pointing" on social media may not be without showing off.

But Boas actually predicted that there would be a penalty shootout between Sunderland and Braga?

In other words, in the second round of the match held in Braga, Sunderland could only score one goal, and Braga could also pull the score back.

With such a score in the first round, a penalty shootout is possible only if the two teams also score 1-1 in the second round.

"My team will adjust to the best condition before the second round and go all out." Anton looked serious, "But before that, please forgive me for not being present, after all, the team has another front, There's another league game to play at the weekend."

Sunderland's opponent at the weekend is London side Fulham.After the two teams played against each other, the evening game of the day was a focus game-Arsenal played against Manchester United at home.

Just before the game, the "Daily Mail" published an article, "The "Miracle of Light" is approaching, how Manchester United should stop the "Black Cat"".The editor-in-chief was Post reporter Mark Gary, and the co-author was named Mr. Ruben Smith, who had been promoted to editor-in-chief of the Post.

The article read: "There are five rounds left in the league. Looking at the 'black cat' Sunderland and Manchester United who are the closest in points, we have every reason to believe that before the season, many people thought it was a 'Fantasy' The chances of the 'Miracle of Light' appearing are increasing."

There are 5 rounds left in the league, and there is a 3-point gap between Sunderland and Manchester United at the top of the list.But counting Sunderland's opponents, Fulham, Bolton, Wigan Athletic, Wolves, West Ham United, the strength and level of these five opponents seem to be very beneficial to Sunderland.

Among them, Fulham has basically confirmed that there is no need, and the relegation of West Ham United, which will meet Sunderland in the last round, is a foregone conclusion.These two teams play against Sunderland, which is generally believed to win in English football.

"Manchester United, who have finished their home and away games against Sunderland, can only hope for Bolton, Wigan and Wolves. These three teams have not yet 'landed' and will fight to stay in the Premier League at any cost. .”

"But just looking at Manchester United's opponents in the last five rounds, readers can easily find that Arsenal, Chelsea...these old enemies are all listed on it."

"Since the establishment of the Premier League, the league championship has been monopolized by Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea for many years. There has never been a team that has just been promoted from the second tier to the top league. "

"When people cheered for Kaiserslautern Football Club's 'Kaiser Miracle' in the Bundesliga, did they ever consider whether the Premier League should have a more diversified and competitive pattern after it has been established for so many years? gone?"

"Perhaps in a few weeks, we will be able to cheer for a new team to win the championship." The article concludes, "But we also have reason to believe that Sir Alex Ferguson, who has absolute dominance in the Premier League, will not sit idly by. If the situation happens, we will definitely try our best to prevent Sunderland from winning the championship in the last five rounds."

Those who are interested can find that the "Post" has gradually changed its position from the previous paper media that always sang against Anton, and has begun to maintain "neutrality".

But under this kind of "neutrality", there are always some little "jumps" that are about to say something, as if they are quietly "skinning": Look, if the big brother is not paying attention, some younger brothers will jump out and make troubles , little brother, come on, look after you!

In addition to this article in the "Post", the media all over England are seriously predicting that the "Red Devils" will still win the Premier League championship without any accidents.

——But they didn't deny that Sunderland was likely to be that little "accident".

After the publication of this issue of the post, Manchester United fans couldn't sit still.After all, this has reached the last 5 rounds of the league, and Manchester United and Sunderland are still 3 points behind.

"Manchester United friends, it's time to stand up and snipe the 'black cat'." Manchester United fans called loudly, and the Newcastle fans next to them helped shout the loudest.

Manchester United fans remembered the last round of Manchester United's draw with Newcastle, and turned away depressed to ignore them.

"Farmer," the Manchester United fans cue the Fulham fans first, "The black cat should be your pet, how can you let it step on your heads!"

Now that Manchester United has no chance to play against Sunderland directly, preventing Sunderland from becoming the new Premier League champion requires the joint efforts of Manchester United and all Sunderland's opponents.

Fulham fans: "Don't...have you never heard of it? Do shit shovelers put cats on their heads?"

The match between their home team and Sunderland is imminent, and Fulham fans gathered their morals one after another: "Black cat, please be gentle!"

But in private, Fulham is also gearing up, trying to grab 3 points from Sunderland, who has fought on two fronts and played double matches for a week.

It's a pity that the "seeking light abuse" of Fulham fans before the game didn't have much effect. Sunderland won the game 2-0 against them on the weekend.Team deputy Henderson scored two dollars alone.

Manchester United fans have nothing to do with this "cat slave" farmer, they can only go to Arsenal fans to discuss: "Dude, look, the Premier League champions over the years have been won by both of us, and occasionally there is a blue suit." Let's join in the fun. The three of us have already fought fiercely, and now we see that there is another 'black cat'...how about it, think about it, brother, I am very grateful."

Before waiting for the Arsenal fans to talk, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger first answered the reporter's question.When he was asked "Whether Sunderland can win the Premier League this season", the professor replied: "I think Manchester United is more promising. After all, Sir Alex Ferguson has many years of experience in winning the championship, and he can do better in the fierce championship situation." Take control of the player's psychology."

But in a blink of an eye, Arsenal won Manchester United 1-0 at home, and the point difference between the top two teams was immediately widened to 6 points.

All England fans: ... What about Manchester United winning the championship?

After the game, Professor Wenger said with a smile: "After all, Arsenal are also in the critical stage of the fourth. I think the task of preventing Sunderland from winning the championship can be handed over to Chelsea."

Chelsea who was cueed:? ...Professor, what do you mean? ... No, no, no, we never thought of taking on the task of helping Manchester United. We... also want to compete for the fourth place!

Every team is yelling "the cat is coming", and every related team is clamoring to "snipe" Sunderland, but once it comes to their own team, they are desperately fighting for their own team. If you want to win, you must do your best no matter what the opponent's ranking is.This kind of competitive spirit of "only looking out for yourself" is doomed to the Premier League from beginning to end, and the whole season will be full of wars and disputes, and the result is unpredictable.

But Anton took his Sunderland and stayed out of the "duplicity" public opinion in English football - because they faced a tough battle: on May 5, Sunderland will go to Portugal to play against Brasilia. Raja, for their Europa League semi-final second leg.