It took only three minutes from deciding to substitution to successful substitution, Sassuolo's movements were very fast.

I dare not be quick, Pia is afraid of delaying for a few more minutes, so Mazolati gives Gao Zheng another free kick opportunity, which is completely over. Now it is not impossible to fall behind by two goals, but if he falls behind by three goals in the first half, the morale of the team may collapse...

So in the 33rd minute, Sassuolo made the first substitution in this game, Pia replaced Mazolati with No. 19 right midfielder Troganero.

At the same time, the formation is adjusted, allowing Longji and Gazola, who play on the left and right midfielders in this game to withdraw to the back line. They are actually playing full-backs, and they happen to form a four-back defense line with the remaining two central defenders Picioni and Tranova, so that at least the integrity of the defense line will not be damaged.

When the fourth official raised the substitution sign on the sidelines, everyone including commentator Cialio was surprised. "Sassuolo actually made a substitution! He made a substitution just thirty-three minutes into the first half! Without any injury, it was very rare to make such an early substitution adjustment..."

The fans in the stands of Alberto Bralia also looked at each other and knew that Mazoratti's performance was not good, but they did not expect that head coach Pia was so decisive and had made a substitution so early to adjust.

I don’t know if I should praise Pia for decisively stopping the loss, or criticize Pia for not trusting her players...

"Sassuolo has been replaced! That number 24 is finally going down!"

"I've been disliked by that bastard for a long time. I feel like he's targeting Gao Zheng!"

Some Chinese students in front of the TV cheered when they saw this scene.

But some people feel regretful.

"Why do I feel it's a pity... If this idiot continues to stay on the court, wouldn't Gao Zheng have more scoring opportunities?"

"It's better to go on... Although there is a chance to continue scoring, what if the opponent is completely angry and angry, he really hurts Gao Zheng at all costs? Now there are two goals anyway, I think Gao Zheng's performance is so good that it can't be better."

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Mazorati himself seemed surprised and dissatisfied with being replaced so early.

He was stunned for a moment, then walked down slowly, with an ugly expression on his face.

In full view of everyone, he is not unclear what the head coach's decision to substitution means.

This is in front of so many people, telling them that they have become a complete loser, that they lost to Gao Zheng, and were completely defeated by him, and they could no longer continue the game, so they were replaced in advance.

This is a public execution for any player.

Few people can face it calmly.

Pia knew this very well, but he had no choice.

If you consider whether the players can stand the blow at this time, if the team loses, there will probably be no one to speak for him, the head coach.

Everyone is an adult and a professional player, so they naturally have to bear such pressure.

Otherwise... don't mess around in this industry.

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No matter how reluctant Mazorati was, he eventually walked off the court and was replaced by Troganero.

Then he did not shake hands with Piya or hug him. He did not even sit back on the bench, but walked straight back to the locker room. He used this method to express his dissatisfaction with this substitution adjustment. He originally wanted to continue to win and lose with Gao Zheng on the court, but he did not give up. Unexpectedly, his coach surrendered in advance, so he was labeled as a loser!

This made him particularly angry.

But Cilio didn't think much about it. "Mazolati's end, I believe that Sassuolo fans may have all breathed a sigh of relief. At the beginning of the game, when Mazolati and Gao Zheng continued to fight physically, Sassuolo fans gave him applause and cheers. But as the game progressed, Mazolati's courage could only bring panic to Sassuolo fans... If Mazolati and Gao continue to fight, maybe Gao would have to use a free kick to complete a hat trick... Mazolati complained that the head coach replaced him in advance, it would be better to go to the locker room to calm down and think about why Gao could score two goals on him alone..."

After Mazorati left the game, the game finally became a little bit normal.

With a solid defense, Sassuolo began to launch an offensive and tried to get a goal back before the end of the first half.

The feeling of falling behind is completely different from falling behind two goals. The tactical space that can be arranged is much greater, and the confidence of the players will not collapse.

That's what normal game is.

But unfortunately, this game is not a normal game.

Because of the verbal battle between Gao Zheng and Sconce before the game.

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In the 40th minute, when Sampdoria was pushing the offensive, Gao Zheng did not stay in front, but retreated to the near the central circle arc, and he went back to pick up his teammates.

When his teammate passed the football to him from the wing, he first made a fake move when receiving the ball, making Sassuolo player Francisco Mananelli, who was defending him, think he was going to break through his right side. But when the football really rolled over, Gao Zheng did not touch the ball, let the football pass in front of him and roll to his right foot.

Only then did Gao Zheng adjust his center of gravity and turn to the other side, intending to break through from the opponent's left.

Of course, Mananelli knew what the consequences would be caused if Gao Zheng broke through him, but it was almost impossible to intercept the ball now.

If you want to stop Gao Zheng, you will have to make a foul.

If you want to make a foul, you have to take advantage of the moment!

Because it is still far from the penalty area, even if you are judged to be fouled and give Sampdoria a free kick, it is still difficult to threaten his goal...

Because of Mazorati's two fouls, Sampdoria scored points with two free kicks. Now Sassuolo players are a little nervous and want to be full of soldiers. When fouls, they have to consider whether it will give Sampdoria a chance to score.

Fortunately, it was very far away from the goal this time, so Mananelli no longer hesitated and reached out to hold Gao Zheng.

Gao Zheng did not drag Mananelli to continue moving forward. When the other party grabbed his clothes, he spread his hands and stopped breaking through.

The referee Thomassi's whistle sounded. This was a very obvious tactical foul. The foul action did not need to be very intense. As long as it could prevent an attack from the opponent. There was no controversy or suspense in this kind of foul. Unless the action was particularly large, cards were generally not given.

So neither Mananelli, who was fouled or Gao Zheng, had any disputes about this foul, nor did the players on both sides argue.

Obiang soon ran to put the football.

Gao Zheng did not stay at the foul spot, but turned around and ran forward.

Sampdoria's two central defenders, Gastadro and Rossini, also ran up and prepared to compete for the top spot.

Facing Sampdoria's free kick attack, Sassuolo made targeted arrangements for all defensive players to stand on the penalty area line, preventing Sampdoria's players from entering the penalty area early, so that Gastadro, Rossini, and Pelle could only stand on the penalty area line with Sassuolo's defenders.

Gao Zheng didn't join in the fun, he stood in front of the defense line and was closer to free throw player Obiang.

Although he is 1.9 meters tall, he is not strong enough and his header is not outstanding, so Gao Zheng has always played a supporting role in set piece tactics.

This time he seems to be like this.

He stood in front of the defense line, Mananelli was behind him. Although Gao Zheng would not participate in the competition, Sassuolo would not relax his defense against him because of this, and there would still be someone following him without any hesitation.

Gao Zheng, who discovered Mananelli, retreated a little further, as if he wanted to get rid of Mananelli.

How could Mananelli let Gao Zheng get rid of his defense? He also posted it on.

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Obiang set up the football and was observing the situation in the penalty area. There was nothing special about it. He could not find any space for a while. He could only pass the football into the penalty area according to the offensive set-piece tactics trained before the game.

At this moment, he suddenly glanced at something from the corner of his eyes.

He looked closely and saw Gao Zheng making gestures to him!
Chapter completed!