Chapter 184: Sudden Change

The Spanish media are very optimistic about Valencia's advancement to the UEFA Europa League final this season. As Atletico Madrid also took the lead in the other semi-finals, the Spanish media are looking forward to the Spanish Civil War in the final!
Braga's visit to Valencia seems trivial. Compared with the strong teams that Valencia has encountered in the European war in the past decade, Braga is naturally unknown.
At the pre-match press conference, Yaltim was rarely a little tough.
"Valencia did perform well in the first round and got a relatively advantageous result, but we are not without a chance. They will not be easy to eliminate us at home!
Braga is the only Portuguese team remaining in the European war. We look forward to defending the honor of Portuguese football and performing better on this stage! "
Emery kept a low profile a lot. He said that Braga's ability to equalize in adversity in the first leg proved that their fighting power exceeded expectations, but they would not let them take away the victory at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia.
The semi-finals are bound to be tit-for-tat, which is nothing to be surprised at.
Tang Hong visited Valencia’s home stadium in Mestalla. Before the game, Baiano came to Tang Hong solemnly in the dressing room, stretched out his right hand and stroked his forehead, and Tang Hong watched and muttered in his mouth. Baiano, who was not sure what he was chanting, asked after the other's hand left his forehead, "What is this?"
Bayano solemnly said: "This is a blessing technique I learned from a witch in my hometown. You will definitely perform very well today. If you score a goal, remember that I will divide the bonus by 20%."
Tang Hong curled his lips and said: "Everyone takes turns touching my forehead. I might as well stop scoring a goal. After scoring a goal, I will post the bonus to you."
The bonus must be a joke, but no one knows if Bayano's witchcraft is useful.
Yaltim began to beat the team in the locker room, talking about club team honors, season achievements and other deceptive words, which are actually quite effective. After all, these are their pursuit as a player every season.
To win the league championship is enough to make them go down in history, if they can reach the Europa League final and win the cup, then they will definitely be the legend of the club!
Of course, what is more realistic is that if they achieve higher achievements and get more honors, their future will naturally be brighter. Even if they stay in Braga, they should at least increase their salary.
After boosting the morale, the generals of Braga walked out of the locker room and lined up in the player channel to prepare for the battle.
Tang Hong glanced at Valencia's starting lineup today. There are some changes from a week ago. It seems that Valencia's play style may also change when it returns to home.
The starting players of the two teams made their debut in vigor. The atmosphere of the Mestalla stadium is warm. Naturally, the Valencia fans are also looking forward to their team being able to advance to the Europa League final after the game!
"Good evening, friends and spectators, and welcome to the second round of the 2011-2012 UEFA Cup semi-final match between Valencia and Braga.
In the first round, the two teams drew 3:3 at the Municipal Stadium. Valencia returned to the home game today. Basically, as long as they do not lose to Braga, they can eliminate their opponents and reach the UEFA Europa League final this season.
Today Emery lined up a 4231 formation at home.
Goalkeeper: Alves.
Defenders: Ricardo Costa, Barragan, Lamy, Alba.
Midfielder: Figurie, Albelda, Canales, Parejo, Jonas.
Forward: Soldado.
Compared to Valencia's changes and starting player changes, Braga's side is the same as the starting a week ago.
They still have a 433 formation.
Goalkeeper: Quim.
Defenders: Bayano, Everton, Coelho, Eziegil.
Midfielder: Custodio, Barbosa, Amorim.
Forwards: Viana, Lima, Tang Hong.
Well, the game will start right away. Let's see who will advance to the final of this Europa League in 90 minutes! "
Before Braga came to Valencia, he was mentally prepared. Valencia will definitely be more conservative than the first round, after all, the score has an advantage.
Yaltim did not make good changes in his technical and tactical play, and relied more on the players' on-the-spot performance.
Valencia today focuses more on midfield control and the balance of defense. They don't want to give Braga a defensive flaw that can be focused on.
After the referee's whistle blew, Valencia took the lead in teeing off at home.
They made three passes in the midfield, and Braga’s overall defense retreated. It seems that they still have to play defensive counterattack tactics. For Braga to actively press out to attack, Braga must be a dead end. The first goal is enough. The first goal and the early goal are different concepts. Let's take a look at Valencia's posture and state, as well as the need to stand firm in the away game and integrate into the game.
In the 5th minute of the game, Valencia's frontcourt passing pace accelerated, Canales scored the ball to the left to find Jonas, Alba assisted up and quickly hit the bottom, and then sent a pass.
Canales tried to form a shot in the penalty area, but Custodio first cleared the ball out of the sideline.
Valencia took the sideline ball and then passed it back to the backcourt.
They are in control of the rhythm, so they are not eager to launch continuous fast breaks and pass the ball to each other to tear Braga's defensive formation.
In fact, there is nothing to tear up, Braga put on a intensive defense, and intentionally compressed the center, the wing gave them plenty of room to play.
Valencia dominates the situation on the field, making the game look tepid.
In the 11th minute of the game, Figurie hit the wall with Canales from the right to pass and cooperated. When he cut into the penalty area, he was intercepted by Coelho and Eziegil.
Braga immediately initiated a fast break.
Amorim and Eziye Gille completed the wall collision and crossed the ball diagonally to the left of the midfield.
Tang Hong just stopped the ball and saw Figurí, Albelda killed himself, and at the same time the front full-back Ricardo Costa also stepped forward to join the zone defense, about to form an encirclement.
Tang Hong started dribbling forward, but when Figuri rushed to his side, he stopped and protected the ball and turned from the outside line. He crossed the ball and brushed past the abruptly stopped Figuri and then in Albelda. When rushing, the ball was sent to Barbosa's feet.
While Barbosa waded the ball forward, Tang Hong sprinted forward without the ball after the ball!
When another midfielder Parejo rushed towards Barbosa to intercept, Barbosa made a diagonal pass and sent the ball to the left side of the penalty area.
The Valencian generals unexpectedly accepted Limara's side. Central defender Rami went out and returned to the defense, Ricardo Costa was about to flick Lima, but the latter knocked the ball across the front of the penalty area and left the area. .
From Tang Hong to Barbosa, to Lima, Lima finally knocked the ball back diagonally, Braga completed a wonderful and classic triangle pass.
The Valencia defensive line turned their sights and suddenly saw the powerful Tang Hong rushing to kill him!
Albelda obviously had no chance to interfere or force Tang Hong from the back.
Tang Hong took the opportunity to hop the ball into the penalty area, Lamy rushed to the front to intercept, and when Lamy was about to run in front of Tang Hong, Tang Hong took the lead with his left foot and knocked the ball behind CHOP to crosscut!
When Rami stretched out his leg to intercept, Tang Hong had already crossed with him with the ball.
Just as Rami was about to turn around to block, the picture that caught his eye was Tang Hong decisively kicking and shooting in the middle of the penalty area!
The football blasted from the right foot flew straight to the upper right corner of the goal like a cannonball, hanging straight to the dead corner!
Goalkeeper Alves only moved one step before surrendering!
The stands of the Mestalla home team were silent for an instant, and many people looked at each other!
Braga scored this goal too simply and neatly!
Tang Hong turned and roared towards the corner flag area, and all the Braga generals rushed towards him.
They made the same action as Tang Hong, raising their right fist as if they were showing Braga's strength!
"Tang Hong scored a volley in the penalty area! Braga's first goal in Mestalla means that they lead Valencia in total!
Valencia’s start was not ideal. Everyone could see that Emery wanted to win the game smoothly, but Valencia lacked a blood and momentum. Braga patiently waited for the opportunity. , They didn't even have a decent offense 10 minutes before the game, but as long as they were given a chance, they could play a shocking offensive!
This time Braga's offensive was launched from the left. After a triangle pass, Tang Hong got rid of the encirclement set by Valencia against him. At the same time, Lima's pull to the side has a very good containment effect.
When Tang Hong got in front of Lima to pass the ball, he hopped the ball into the penalty area and got rid of Lamy with a wonderful man, and shot from the angle!
The goal was so wonderful!
Braga seems to have also summed up the experience of the first round and made targeted tactical changes for this game.
Valencia must attack with all their strength. The good news is that they only need to tie the score to regain their advantage! "
Emery frowned and his expression was a bit ugly. The unexpected collapse of the defense line caught him off guard. In fact, Braga's style of play did not change too much.
It's just that Lima has a larger range of activities in response, because compared to Tang Hong's finishing ability, Lima is definitely inferior, so it is only natural that he will create space and opportunities for Tang Hong.
Yaltim raised his arms and shouted, after celebrating the goal, he warned the team to stay focused and not to take the lead lightly.
When Tang Hong and his teammates walked back to the half, they noticed the reactions of the Valencia generals, and then they reminded each other to strengthen the defense and counterattack more decisively and resolutely!
In the Mestalla stadium, due to Tang Hong’s goal, the Braga fans were suddenly very popular here. Some of them even held a banner with a portrait of Tang Hong!