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In January, Porto won consecutive domestic league and cup matches. Gao Xiaodong proved that he can completely replace Lu Qiao's core position in the team. The rookie Falcao also scored goals again and again, becoming Porto's most efficient striker. E novel Ww ㄟ W.ん1XIAOSHUO. com

However, while Porto's management and coaching staff were happy, they still felt worried, because the main reason Porto sold Lucho was to break up the South American gang, but after Lucho left, Lisandro quickly took over and won over Falcao, the power of the South American Gang has grown again.

This made coach Ferreira feel embarrassed. Selling Lisandro, Porto's forward line is a bit weak. If Lisandro is not sold, the conflict between the South American gang and the local gang still cannot be alleviated.

Unbeaten in 15 matches, Porto host bitter rivals Sporting Lisbon in the final game of January.

Sporting Lisbon is now ranked second in the league, but the point gap between them and Porto has reached seven points, and the half-time championship has already been won. If Porto can beat Sporting Lisbon in this game, it can almost end this season's league championship ahead of schedule.

This game is also a mid-term exam for Porto's rookie striker Falcao. Previously, Porto played against teams from the middle and lower reaches of Portugal. Even without Falcao, Porto can still win. It is a real test for Falcao. If Falcao can score goals against giants like Sporting Lisbon and Benfica, and win, he can truly be recognized by the fans.

For Gao Xiaodong, this is also an important test. After Lu Qiao left Porto, Gao Xiaodong became the core midfielder of Porto, and also successfully led the team to win the Portuguese and Portuguese League Cups with five wins and one tie. However, these six games did not have a significant opponent. Gao Xiaodong wants to prove that he is a well-deserved core of Porto, and he still needs to be tested against Sporting Lisbon, Benfica and the Champions League.

The time for the match against Sporting Lisbon was Chinese New Year's Eve, but many European Chinese gave up spending New Year's Eve at home and chose to come to the Dragon Stadium to watch Gao Xiaodong's game.

Porto has outstanding performance this season, and there are many surprising new stars such as Gao Xiaodong, Falcao, Hulk, Fernando, Guarin, etc. The football market is very hot. This game against Sporting Lisbon is more than two times ahead of schedule Fans came to the scene within hours.

The game started at 7:45, and at 6:30, Porto's diehard fans began to arrange the stands, put up huge team flags, and raised banners.

The banner reads, Porto must win! Win Sporting Lisbon, lock the league championship! and other slogans.

Although the leading advantage is great, Porto also attaches great importance to this game. Coach Ferreira made a rare mobilization before the game.

Today is the last league game in the first half. We must play well and try to widen the points gap as much as possible. Entering February, our schedule will become very dense. The Portuguese League Cup, the Portuguese Cup and the Champions League will be opened. Battle screen, if we were still fighting for the league championship at that time, it would be difficult to take care of our energy and ability. If we can pull the points away from the second place by 1o, the subsequent games will be very comfortable It's...

In the end, Ferreira said again: I want to say something, today is also the Spring Festival in the country of our vice-president Gao Xiaodong, and we want to wish him a happy holiday with a victory.

The Porto players all applauded, even if the Argentine players were at odds with Gao Xiaodong because of Lu Qiao's departure, they couldn't help applauding in this situation.

Gao Xiaodong didn't expect that someone like Ferreira, who seemed indifferent, would be so careful. He suspected that it was Emmanuel who reminded him. Gao Xiaodong stood up and thanked the coach and teammates.

Thank you everyone. Whether it's the Spring Festival or not, we have to win. We can't lose to Sporting Lisbon and Benfica whoever loses.

Gao Xiaodong's words resonated even more with the players. Everyone applauded. Indeed, no matter whether it is a local gang or a South American gang, no matter whether it is a long time or a short time, due to the atmosphere of Portuguese football, everyone quickly accepted it. As a member of Porto, and regards Benfica and Sporting Lisbon as his sworn enemies.

Seeing everyone applauding, Ferreira was very satisfied with Gao Xiaodong's words. The boring captain Alves couldn't say this. Gao Xiaodong has been helped to the captain's position. He believes that if Gao Xiaodong becomes the captain, he should be able to suppress the Argentine gang.

Assistant coach Emmanuel also nodded approvingly. He felt that Gao Xiaodong was more inspiring than head coach Ferreira. Although Ferreira's coaching level was very high, Emmanuel learned a lot from him. thing.

away team locker room

Sporting Lisbon head coach Paulo Bento also led the team to the Dragon Stadium early.

Bento paid more attention to this game than Ferreira.

Last season, Porto was punished by deducting points, but Sporting Lisbon failed to win the championship. The championship was snatched away by the newly promoted Rexos, which made the management of Sporting Lisbon very angry. A competitive icon, he would have been fired long ago.

Now, Porto is fighting on two fronts, but Sporting Lisbon has been opened up by Porto by 7 points. Bento is under a lot of pressure. This game must be won for him and Sporting Lisbon. May be dismissed directly.

...For us, this is a championship-level final. If we win, we will usher in the dawn of February. If we lose, we will get nothing. Of course I will dismiss get out of class, and you will not have a good day either However, those players who are thinking about transferring, if the results are bad, your worth will also drop, and the new club will not give you high salaries. Those players who are just dawdling, if we quit the championship halfway, I will It will make it difficult for you to get along... No matter who it is, I hope you will all exert your 100% strength and win this game.

Bento's words were heavy, no one applauded in the locker room, and the players looked stern. Players who usually like to whisper after the coach's words did not dare to speak at this time.

The Lisbon Sanjie are the core players of Sporting Lisbon, but half of what coach Bento said just now was for them, especially Moutinho and Veloso who were caught in the transfer whirlpool.

However, Moutinho and Veloso did not challenge Bento's authority, but secretly looked at each other, and then began to arrange their protective gear and shoes and socks, ready to play.