When the referee blew the whistle at the end of the first half, Li Ang stood on the sidelines and cheered for his players' performance.
In the first half of the game, Sporting de Gijón took a two-goal lead early on. The desperate Getafe then launched a fierce attack on Sporting de Gijón's goal in an attempt to score, but they fell into the mud in the midfield that Sporting de Gijón had prepared for them. The two sides engaged in a hand-to-hand battle in the midfield.
Real Madrid's young genius, de la Red, who had high hopes from Getafe's manager, Escedra, faced Sporting de Gijón's tough defense in the midfield. He did not have the spirit that people praised. Even comfortably holding the ball became an extravagant hope.
This was the specific arrangement that Li Ang made to target de la Red. If he was an experienced veteran, he might be able to do something in the face of such a situation. However, the young de la Red completely lost his sense of propriety in the face of pressing and tough defense. This young man, who was not strong in physical confrontation, fell into trouble again and again in hand-to-hand combat with Carlos.
Getafe's offensive was contained and could not really threaten Sporting de Gijón's goal. On the contrary, Sporting de Gijón's several counterattacks frightened Getafe.
In the end, the first half of the game ended with Sporting de Gijón leading two goals to zero. The total score was three to zero!
Hearing the whistle at the end of the first half of the game, the Getafe players were a little discouraged. The entire first half of the game was tantamount to torture for them. They had lost two goals in a row early on. They wanted to find a goal, but they were trapped in a strangling quagmire. Instead, it was Sporting de Gijón's counterattacks that frightened them. This dealt a great blow to Getafe's morale. Their fighting spirit was constantly worn down in the first half.
The stands at the El Molinon Stadium were thunderous with cheers. The fans began to enthusiastically celebrate. The total score of three to zero gave them a reason to start celebrating in advance.
Li Ang stood on the sidelines and high-fived every player who left the field. This scene was faithfully presented to all the fans by the television cameras.
"Manager Li Ang is high-fiving the players," Dagestino said. "He must be in a good mood now. Sporting de Gijón is only one step away from the La Liga."
"Some people are happy, while others are unhappy." "There's not much time left for Mr. Escedra and Getafe. If they want to make a comeback, they must score three goals in the second half. This is a very difficult task for Getafe."
*****
In the stands, Pepe watched as the Sporting de Gijón manager high-fived and hugged every player who left the field. Seeing this scene, Pepe felt both amused and touched. It must feel good to have such a manager.
Mendes noticed Pepe's expression and smiled.
To be honest, the young Pepe was not outstanding among the players under Mendes and was not valued by Mendes. The reason he brought Pepe to Gijón was to prepare for the final signing. However, coming to the stadium to watch the game was completely Mendes' interest. He was very interested in Li Ang. A young China manager had actually made a name for himself in Spanish football. This made Mendes very curious. He wanted to see what Li Ang's team was like. Today's half of the game made Mendes thoughtful.
In the home team's locker room at the El Molinon Stadium, there was laughter and the atmosphere was very good.
The current score and the situation of the first half of the game made the whole team confident.
The team's condition and morale were good. Li Ang praised the players and did not make any major adjustments. He only reminded the players to be careful of the opponent's counterattack after the start of the second half of the game. If there was a chance, they should wait for the opportunity to counterattack and strive to score another goal to completely lock in the victory.
Some people might think that as a high-level manager, making major adjustments during the halftime interval was a reflection of his level. In fact, it was not. If the team was normal, there was no need to make any changes at all. How to maintain a good situation was enough. This was the level of a truly experienced manager. Li Ang was not an experienced manager, but he was trying to do better.
The home team's locker room was full of laughter, while the away team's locker room was gloomy.
Estrella's roar could be heard outside the door.
The away team's manager's roar repeatedly sent a message to his players: Attack and score goals!
Estrella roared at his players and repeatedly emphasized that if they were to attack and look for goals.
*****
Estrella wiped the sweat from his forehead and finally shouted through gritted teeth, "Forty-five minutes! A season's worth of hard work now needs forty-five minutes to save it! "
At that moment, someone pushed the door open and entered. Estrella was about to get angry because the team's locker room was the most sacred place of a team and no outsiders were allowed to intrude.
However, Estrella turned his head and saw the team chairman, Mr. Torres, with a livid face. He swallowed back his cursing words.
Later, the angry chairman roared angrily at the players again.
In front of Sporting de Gijón's chairman, Manuel Arango, Mr. Torres lost face. The team's great promotion prospects were now bleak. The chairman was furious. He went to the away team's locker room, scolded his players, and then slammed the door and left.
The poor Getafe players were scolded twice during the entire halftime interval. The players, whose morale had been severely damaged, were now in a terrible mood.
In the home team's locker room, Li Ang was chatting with his assistant when he heard a muffled bang outside. He was shocked and asked Scott Terry to see what was going on.
"It seems to be Mr. Torres, the chairman of Getafe." Scott Terry came back and reported. "He left in a rage."
"Tsk —" Li Ang pursed his lips. He suddenly looked forward to the second half of the game.
What was the chairman of Getafe doing in the away team's locker room? Of course, he was scolding the players. Li Ang naturally guessed.
However, in Li Ang's view, it was not necessarily a good thing for Mr. Torres to scold the players. Of course, this was for Getafe. For Sporting de Gijón, it might be a good thing.
"Well, guys, get ready to play." Li Ang clapped his hands and said, "I just want to remind you that there is still half of the game. Don't be arrogant! Keep fighting before the whistle blows at the end of the game! "
"Let's break out the fighting spirit of the season in the forty-five minutes of the second half!" Li Ang shouted and waved his fist. The players responded to him by raising their arms and shouting.
*****
The El Molinón stadium was now an active volcano that was erupting.
In the stands, arms were waving, flags were fluttering, and cheers filled the night sky.
The second half of the game had already begun.
It was late at night.
There was a slight chill.
Li Ang put on a windbreaker.
The second half of the game had already begun. The Sporting de Gijón manager stood on the sidelines.
The sea breeze from outside the port blew. The wind was strong and blew his windbreaker …
He looked at the field with a determined gaze. His gaze seemed to pass through the field and reach the magnificent stage …
Real Madrid.
Barcelona.
Valencia.
Deportivo de La Coruña.
The most magnificent epic battlefield in the Iberian Peninsula was waiting for him.
Now, he was only forty-five minutes away from there!
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