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  On the afternoon of April 12, Wu Yu followed the team to Porto. At the same time, Benfica also set off for the Estádio do Drag?o in Porto, a neutral venue for the final.

  Although the match was not due to start until later in the evening, a large number of fans had already gathered outside the Estádio do Drag?o. The blue and white shirts that were ubiquitous on matchdays in Porto were now replaced by red and red-and-green striped shirts, as Benfica and Marítimo supporters mingled together.

  Fans of both sides were already engaged in a battle of wits before the match, competing with each other in singing, and some fans also had friendly conversations with their opponents.

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  Street vendors held Benfica jerseys and scarves in their left hands, and Maritimo hats and souvenirs on their right arms, peddling them around the stadium. For this final match, Porto was flooded with 500,000 to 600,000 fans from both sides, some of whom had not bought tickets and were asking around outside, hoping to find someone selling theirs. The match tickets had been snapped up a day earlier.

  Marítimo's team bus slowly drove into the parking lot of the Dragon Stadium, and Marítimo's coach Martins and players got off the bus. Wu Yun walked alone at the end, looking at this magnificent stadium, but his mood was quite complicated.

  This is Wu Yu's second visit to the Giant Dragon Stadium, the last time he appeared in this stadium, 50,000 fans were convinced by his performance and gave him a standing ovation.

  Today, in this league cup final match, how will he leave the stadium again?

  In short, he will not appear in the starting lineup.

  However, he was included in the match list by Martins and entered the substitute bench, which also surprised many people. Benfica's head coach Flores looked at Martins with suspicion as he walked out of the player tunnel, not knowing what tricks he had up his sleeve.

  The camera cuts to Martins, who walks while gazing intently ahead, breaks into a smile upon seeing Flores, and approaches him for some small talk.

  But after the starting players walked out of the tunnel, the camera deliberately gave to Wu Yusen who walked out with other substitute players behind.

  ……

  Far away in China, it is already late at night, but there are still many rooms in the houses that are lit with dim lights.

  "Ladies and gentlemen, dear audience watching in front of the computer at midnight, hello everyone. Welcome to watch Sina Sports live broadcast of the 2013-14 Portuguese League Cup final match between Marítimo and Benfica. The commentator for this match is Zhan Jun." A bespectacled elegant middle-aged man appeared on screen, followed by a switch to the live scene.

  "This game has been highly anticipated by everyone, and our Sina Sports video has also brought this game to you through commercial cooperation..." Zhan Jun's slightly sharp voice appeared on the computers of many Chinese fans who stayed up late to watch the game.

  In Maridimo's lineup, there are two young generals from China, Wu Yun and Gao Wei.

  Before the match, Marítimo's coach Martins said that Wu Lei would not play in this game and he did not appear on the starting list today. He was replaced by 19-year-old Diakité of Marítimo. However, his name is still on the substitute bench, perhaps he will be substituted when the team needs him.

  "Now appearing in front of the camera is Wu Yus, born on August 23rd, 1995 in Guangzhou, only 18 years old this year, a very handsome young man..."

  "In the starting lineup, we also saw Gao Wei's figure, a young central defender who is also from Guangzhou R&F Youth Team, 19 years old, 1.88 meters tall, with excellent physical conditions..."

  The Portuguese League Cup final kicked off in the voice of Zhan Jun's commentary.

  Beep——

  The referee's whistle sounded and 50,000 fans at the scene erupted in a deafening roar.

  The Estádio do Drag?o has a seating capacity of 50,000 spectators. Before the match, Benfica and Marítimo each received 20,000 tickets, with the remaining 10,000 being sold outside the stadium to neutral fans.

  So in the stands, the red and green Marítimo fans and the red-shirted Benfica fans formed a confrontational atmosphere, each singing their own team's chants, trying to overwhelm the other outside the field.

  Benfica fans were originally psychologically dominant, and the news of Wu Lei's absence before the game made Maritimo fans extremely depressed. In the psychological battle between fans before the game, Benfica should have had the upper hand.

  But when the big game roster came out and Wu Yu appeared on the substitute bench, the confidence of the Maridimo fans returned. They believed that as long as the team was in trouble, Wu Yu would take the field and lead the team to victory.

  So both sides sang in turn, neither giving way to the other.

  In the field, due to the color collision of the jerseys, Marítimo is wearing an away jersey with a white shirt and green shorts today, while Benfica is wearing a home jersey with a red shirt and white shorts.

  Benfica started the match strongly, with midfielder Gaitán leading the charge against Marítimo's backline.

  "Today Benfica lined up with their strongest formation, with Argentine defender Garay leading the defense line after almost joining Manchester United last summer, while midfielder Gaitan was the core of the midfield. The attacking trio consisted of Lima, Cardozo and Rodrigo, forming a formidable trident."

  Zhan Jun dissected the lineups of both sides in the broadcast room.

  "On the Marítimo side, the backline is a mix of old and young, with experienced defenders Briguel and Rosário alongside Gildo and Rúben Ferreira; midfielders Díckson, Artur and Perreira, and forwards Quaresma, Dilley and Heldon."

  "Quaresma has been in excellent form since joining Marítimo on a free transfer in January this year, having scored 5 goals and provided 7 assists so far, and is considered the second most important player for Marítimo to finish third in the league and enter today's League Cup final."

  "And the number one hero is Wu Yu, who is sitting on the bench today. This 18-year-old midfielder from Guangzhou can be said to be the most surprising discovery of this season's Portuguese Super League." Zhan Jun said with a high tone at this point, as a Chinese fan, Wu Yu's outstanding performance also made him feel proud.

  "Okay, let's take a look at this attack. Gaitán is bringing the ball up on the left side, Lima is supporting him on the wing, and 1.93m tall high school forward Cardozo has already taken a good position in the middle, calling for the ball from Gaitán."

  "Kagetan passes the ball to the midfielder, this is an opportunity!"

  "Cardozo!" Jian Jun's excited voice rang out.

  "Did you get the ball!?"

  "Oh! Gao Wei rushed to head the ball out first, Benfica's corner kick."

  "Let's take another look at the slow-motion replay, if it wasn't for Gao Wei touching the ball before Cardozo, Cardozo would have scored the first goal for Benfica."

  ……

  Benfica's strong start to the game left Marítimo fans on edge, while Benfica supporters took advantage of the momentum and sang loudly, overpowering the Marítimo fans in terms of atmosphere.

  Wu Yu sat on the bench, watching his teammates struggle to organize an effective counterattack under Benfica's fierce offensive, and couldn't help but wipe a sweat from his palm. He watched as his teammates fought on the field, but he himself was unable to fight alongside them, and it didn't feel right in his heart.

  "We just need to hold on, if we can get through the first 15 minutes, we'll have a chance." Wu Yu was very clear about the team's tactics. Maritimo was able to rank third in the league not only because of his own leading midfield and frontcourt attack group, but also because of the solid defense line played a very important role.

  Gao Wei, after his sudden rise to fame, formed a central defensive partnership with Rosario, becoming an insurmountable high wall in the eyes of other teams in the Portuguese Super League, and even the top three teams in the league couldn't gain much advantage against them.

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  This match was no exception, with Marítimo almost completely losing the initiative in the second half, thanks to the perfect defense of Gao Wei against Cardozo, although Benfica was suffocated for 20 minutes in the first half, they did not lose the ball.

  Benfica's high-intensity pressing in the opening segment failed to break down Marítimo's defense, and they began to slow down their pace intentionally. Marítimo's midfielders also started to gain some control of the ball and organize counterattacks.

  "The match went to 22 minutes, Benfica began to slow down the pace of the game. The opening segment of fierce attack almost all let Gao Wei led the defense line resolved. After withstanding the opponent's opening three-board axe, Maritimo wanted to counterattack." Zhan Jun commented on the situation.

  "Quaresma is on the left, this Portuguese winger who came from Sporting Lisbon and played for Barcelona and Porto, was once as famous as Cristiano Ronaldo. In recent years, his form has been relatively low, but after joining Marítimo in January this year, he regained his second spring, and the voice of returning to the national team and participating in the World Cup in Brazil is getting higher and higher in Portugal."

  "Look at his breakthrough this time, a fake move shook off the opponent's defender, pressed into the penalty area, and in the middle of the road, there are Dili and Dicko to receive!"

  "Kick it straight at the door!"

  "Wow! Benfica's goalkeeper made a fantastic save!"

  "This was Marítimo's first shot on goal in the entire game, almost opening the door for Benfica, fortunately Benfica's goalkeeper Artur didn't fall asleep and pushed the ball out of bounds, a corner kick opportunity for Marítimo."

  ……

  After Quaresma's shot, Marítimo players gradually adapted to the atmosphere of this final match. The three midfielders also began to try to control the rhythm on the field, and both sides fought fiercely for possession in midfield.

  Benfica's Gaitan is very prominent, he has been observed by many giants for many years, and it is rumored that he will leave the team after the end of the season, and his next home may be Manchester United.

  However, Dick Oh, who replaced Wu Yun to play, did not fall behind in the competition with Gaitan. On the contrary, his clever skills made everyone's eyes shine brightly, and no one expected that after Wu Yun, Maridimo still had such an excellent midfielder.

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