Chapter 158: Serie A big 4
Both sides returned to the same starting line again. Although Inter Milan had the upper hand in the game, Parma's offensive was equally fierce. The exceptionally active Adriano put a heavy burden on Inter Milan's defense.
In the 35th minute, Inter Milan launched a counterattack. Materazzi sent a long pass from the back to the left side to Di Biagio, who advanced with the ball while observing his teammates' positions.
Seeing that there were Parma defenders nearby, Wang Feng didn't rashly push forward but instead retreated to his position. Di Biagio understood his intentions and accelerated towards the baseline before making a sharp turn, evading Dejan's block and passing the ball back to the center.
After receiving the ball, Wang Feng engaged in a classic one-two combination with Batistuta nearby. Dejan, who was marking him, focused solely on the ball and momentarily forgot about Wang Feng.
By the time he realized it, Wang Feng had already received the ball and penetrated into the penalty area. He could only shout for his teammates to provide cover while desperately trying to catch up.
Parma's goalkeeper Frey rushed out of the goal area, but Wang Feng remained calm. Near the penalty spot, he executed a wide swing to sidestep Frey and calmly slotted the ball into the empty net, putting Inter Milan ahead.
As Wang Feng dribbled into the penalty area, the fans held their breath nervously, and only when he scored did the San Siro erupt with thunderous cheers.
"Goal! In the 35th minute, Wang Feng scored his second goal!"
"The combination play by Inter Milan in Parma's half was excellent. They tore apart the opponent's defense with just a few passes."
"Finally, Wang Feng's handling in front of the goal was also very skillful. A signature sidestep deceived Frey, leaving him helpless as the ball went into the net."
"We don't know if Wang Feng studied the sidestep technique with Ronalo last season, but from his performance, his sidestep seems more deceptive. It's like the apprentice surpassing the master."
The head coach of Parma on the sidelines looked serious as he watched Wang Feng celebrating on the field, inevitably recalling the situation in the Italian Super Cup.
Now, Parma's defense couldn't stop Wang Feng at all! While they could rely on their attacking trio to capitalize on opportunities, they were powerless on defense. Seeing Adriano's excellent form today, he considered whether to substitute a midfielder to fully support their attack.
The first half ended with Inter Milan leading. After a brief halftime break, the second half began as scheduled, and Parma chose to increase their attacking firepower, which was not surprising for the trailing side.
Adriano did not disappoint the coach's trust. Shortly after the start of the second half, Parma equalized with a quick counterattack assisted by Gilardino.
Just five minutes later, Parma created another chance. When Adriano pressed forward in the opponent's half, Cannavaro hastily cleared the ball, but it rebounded to Adriano's feet.
Seizing this golden opportunity, Adriano dribbled forward, facing the defense of Materazzi and Coco. He skillfully controlled the ball at his feet, accelerating, making sudden stops, and then accelerating again, showcasing his abilities to the fullest.
At this moment, he seemed to have forgotten his disappointments in Italy and was once again the talented youth renowned in Brazil. Every touch of the ball seemed smooth and natural.
Inter Milan fans in the stands held their breath, surprised by Adriano's performance. Their hearts were in their throats.
As Adriano dribbled into the penalty area, he evaded Coco's tackle and, finding a gap, unleashed a shot that pierced through Toldo's hands.
2-3! Parma reversed the score, and Adriano completed a hat-trick! His third goal relied entirely on his individual skills, tearing apart Inter Milan's defense.
The head coach of Parma on the sidelines excitedly clenched his fists and ran, Adriano did not disappoint him!
Materazzi and Coco were very surprised. In Adriano, they seemed to see the shadow of Wang Feng. Because, besides Wang Feng in training matches, there was no one else who could forcefully tear apart Inter Milan's defense with personal dribbling skills, except for Adriano just now.
Everyone's gaze converged on the team's core, the slightly immature face. Wang Feng stood at the spot for the restart, his face showing no emotion, but his eyes were sharp as a blade, staring firmly at Parma's goal.
If you want to fight, then fight!
After the game resumed, Wang Feng became even more active. His range of movement gradually expanded, putting significant pressure on Parma's defense.
In the 77th minute, Inter Milan won the ball in the backcourt, and Sanetti kicked the ball to the left area of the front court. Wang Feng, who was originally on the right, appeared on the left side at some point.
Relying on his speed and explosiveness, Wang Feng, who was two steps behind the defending player, reached the position before the ball dropped. At this moment, he had many attacking options: he could control the ball and organize the play or dribble past and form a one-on-one situation.
But when he saw Frey in his peripheral vision, he made a decision. Wang Feng lifted his foot and took a shot directly as the ball descended. The ball soared high like a mortar shell before rapidly descending.
Frey was shocked and retreated, trying to jump, but he couldn't reach the ball, which grazed the crossbar and went into Parma's goal.
"Goal! The ball is in! From a super long distance of 40 meters, Wang Feng scored with an amazing lob, equalizing the score for Inter Milan!"
"Wang Feng also completed a hat-trick, it's truly amazing! Just before Christmas, both teams have contributed to a fantastic goal battle! There are only a few minutes left in the game, who will have the last laugh?"
In the remaining time, both teams tried to seize the victory. In the 88th minute, Carlon sent a through ball in the frontcourt, but it rolled towards the baseline with too much force.
Wang Feng chased after it with all his might, with only one thought in his mind: to give his all in every attack. Finally, he managed to stop the ball before it went out of bounds, then stumbled as he leaped out of the baseline.
After quickly adjusting his posture, Wang Feng turned and controlled the ball at his feet. At this moment, Parma defender Junior's sliding tackle came into view, aiming to disrupt the ball out of bounds.
But how could Wang Feng let Junior succeed! He used the tip of his foot to flick the ball up, evading the tackle, and then let it fall back to the ground. Throughout the process, the ball remained firmly stuck to his foot.
This was because when Wang Feng trapped the ball, the force exerted by his instep and shin was just right, ensuring that it neither fell off due to too little force nor was squeezed out due to too much force. This perfect control technique was based on sharp senses and countless hours of practice.
Evading the defense, Wang Feng dribbled directly into the penalty area. The Parma defender, who thought the ball would go out of bounds, was caught off guard and could only hastily come to block, but Wang Feng used the outside of his left foot to curl the ball into the net from a distance.
4-3! Inter Milan took the lead again! Wang Feng completed a fantastic four-goal performance!
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