The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 241 Six Crowns!
  Dark polo team Mazembe eliminated Brazil's Internacional team when everyone was not optimistic about it, becoming the first African team to enter the Club World Cup finals.

Their performance undoubtedly impressed many people.

But it is obvious that no one will think that this African team from the Democratic Republic of Congo has any chance in the final against the "five-time champion" Inter Milan.

As for whether Mazembe will cause trouble for Inter Milan in this game, everyone will wait and see.

During the meeting to prepare for the game, Leonardo looked at the information about his opponents in the final and saw a black line at one end.

It would take half a day to figure out the names of the players in Mazembe's team, let alone what their respective technical characteristics are.

Except for the game video of this Club World Cup, they could not find any more detailed information for a while.

Originally, their preparations were all to deal with the Brazilian Internacional team, but they ended up going straight home.

Dealing with such a completely unfamiliar opponent, there is really a possibility of overturning in the gutter.

On December 12, local time, the 18 FIFA Club World Cup finals started at the Deye Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi!
  The opponents are the current five-time champions, Serie A giants Inter Milan and African champion Mazembe.

The Nerazzurri basically continued the starting lineup from their previous 4-0 victory over Seongnam Ilhwa, making only one adjustment.

Leonardo moved Zanetti back to right-back, with Thiago Motta replacing David Thornton.

After the game started, Inter Milan played a little too cautiously, but they were not as relaxed as Mamzebe.

Kolarov cleared the high ball not far away. Mamzebe defender Nkulukuta intercepted the ball from the outside and tried a long shot, but his shot was caught by Cesar.

In the seventh minute, Milito stopped Leo's long pass from the backcourt to Eto'o, who got rid of the defensive player and passed through.

Pandev broke into the penalty area after stopping the ball. He pushed with his left foot near the penalty spot and the goalkeeper was caught off guard!
  One to zero!

Inter Milan scored on their first attack!

After taking the lead, the Nerazzurri entered the state and attacked more calmly.

A few minutes later, Leo distributed the ball from the backcourt. Zanetti broke through and crossed from the right. Pandev turned back on the left.

Eto'o rushed to the top of the arc in the penalty area, turned around and fired a low shot with his right foot. The ball flew close to the ground and into the lower left corner of the goal!
  And Mazembe's goalkeeper Kidyaba could only watch the ball slipping through his fingertips.

Two to zero!
  The tacit cooperation in the frontcourt makes scoring a goal effortless!

Inter Milan expands the score!

After scoring the goal, Eto'o rushed away from many teammates who came to celebrate, went straight to the sidelines, took two white plastic bags filled with water that had been prepared in advance from his friend Materazzi on the bench, and then held the bags high. Running wild on the sidelines.

This way of celebrating is impressive.

Curious spectators who wanted to find out what Eto'o's strange celebration meant had to wait until the end of the game for him to explain it himself.

In fact, no one in the Inter Milan team knew what the two plastic bags filled with mineral water meant.

Maybe only Eto'o and Materazzi know it, but they don't seem to have any intention of sharing it with others.

The game continued after the episode. Inter Milan already led 2-0, but Leo didn't look very happy.

Both attacks were initiated by Leo, but it's a pity that he didn't even get an assist.

If there was anything he was unhappy about, it might be this.

The gap in strength between the two teams is too obvious. It is a miracle that Mazembe can reach the final.

Facing the Nerazzurri's attacking frenzy, the African team could only retreat with all its members to cope with it.

In the 20th minute, Leo sent a pass from two defensive players, and Pandev's shot from the outside was blocked by the defender.

Two minutes later, Zanetti broke through and passed the ball, and Eto'o broke into the penalty area to form a single!

But it was called offside.

Judging from the slow-motion replay, there was a Mazembe defender parallel to Eto'o at the moment Zanetti passed the ball, and the linesman misjudged it.

Eto'o intercepted the ball in the frontcourt and broke through to the outside of the penalty area with a powerful volley. Mazembe goalkeeper Kidyaba got the ball.

Leo passed the ball from the backcourt, and Milito turned offside to create a single opportunity!
  But in the face of the attacking goalkeeper, Milito prepared for a long time and then shot a low shot with his right foot but Kidiyaba blocked it with his foot!

After leading their opponents by two goals, the Nerazzurri continued to attack Mazembe's goal.

But without scoring, Kidiyaba seemed to have adjusted his condition and showed his level as the best goalkeeper in Africa.

He made a brave save in front of the goal line, and made several high passes and low blocks to resolve Inter Milan's quite threatening shots.

After Milito and Pandev made a one-two, Pandev sent a through ball from the left!

Milito got the chance to score a single goal for the second time in this game! But Milito's right-foot push was diverted by Mazembe defender Kasusura from behind and changed direction and the ball speed slowed down!
  Goalkeeper Kidiaba fell to the ground and saved the ball!

The African champions counterattacked quickly, but they did not dare to invest too much force in the counterattack.

Therefore, it is impossible to hit the ball close to the Inter Milan goal.

Karuituka's long shot from outside the penalty area was easily saved by Inter goalkeeper Cesar.

The first half entered stoppage time, and Leo received a strong throw from Cesar in the backcourt.

This time he didn't pass the ball, he dribbled the ball straight in!
  Mazembe's defensive players failed to surround Leo immediately, and were defeated one by one by his deft change of direction and acceleration!

After getting rid of three defensive players in a row, Leo slowed down slightly when facing Casusula's marking outside the opponent's penalty area.

Mazembe's defender Kasusura was facing a formidable enemy, and he followed Leo step by step to block the opponent.

"Whether it's a shot or a breakthrough, don't try to get past me easily!"

Casusula was thinking this in his mind, and suddenly found Leo galloping past him, and he couldn't even hold him back.

Did the person just pass by? Where is the ball?
  The ball had already been picked over Casusula's head by Leo and fell behind him!

A beautiful pick-up pass by Leo broke into the penalty area and faced his opponent's goalkeeper Kidyaba who played bravely today!
  Even if Milito was not at his best in this game, the opponent's ability to save two consecutive single-handed goals from the Argentine striker proved how difficult he was to deal with.

Of course, Leo would not underestimate the enemy. He adjusted his steps, observing Kidiyaba in front of him, and paying attention to the Mazembe defender who was chasing behind him.

Seeing that the distance was almost there, Kidiyaba decisively abandoned the goal and flew towards the ball at Leo's feet!
  good! This is what I've been waiting for!
  Leo smiled confidently, and with a click of his left foot, he easily passed the attacking goalkeeper and pushed the ball into the empty net with his right foot!

Three to zero!
  At the last moment of the first half, Leo completed a wonderful personal performance!

After breaking through four defensive players in a row, he dunked past the goalkeeper and hit an empty goal!
  Leo's goal can be said to have single-handedly singled out Mazembe's entire defense!
  With a three-goal lead, Inter Milan easily entered the locker room.

Leo noticed that Eto'o, who performed well in passing and shooting in the first half, did not have a smile on his face like other teammates.

Three-time African Footballer of the Year winner, Eto'o only needs to be re-elected this year to become the player with the most wins of the award.

And this African cheetah from Cameroon is not shy about showing his love for the African continent and his concern for his fellow Africans.

In an interview before the game, Eto'o also told reporters:
  "I'm very happy that an African team has reached the final and I hope they (Mazembe) can do well."

So on the one hand, I want to play for Inter Milan, and on the other hand, I hope that the African champions can make history.

Eto'o's mood today is very complicated and tangled.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again. Mazembe, who was lagging behind, made substitution adjustments. Kanda replaced Kasongo.

But to be honest, they were three goals behind with only 45 minutes left. They were not Liverpool, and the opponent was not AC Milan, so it really didn't mean much.

Under Leo's control, Inter Milan continued to take the initiative on the field, leaving Mazembe with few opportunities.

In the 73rd minute, Lucio made a mistake in clearing the ball with a header, and Karuituka intercepted the ball to form a single goal.

However, facing the attacking goalkeeper Cesar, Karuituka may have been too nervous and passed the ball too far, missing the opportunity to score!
  This was almost the closest opportunity they had to score a goal in this game, but it was a pity that they failed to seize it.

In the 81st minute, Leo sent a through ball from the center. Milito stopped the ball in the penalty area and then swung goalkeeper Kidyaba with his left foot and shot into the empty goal!

Finally scored! Milito seized the third chance of a single goal!

Perhaps it was the experience from the first two times that allowed him to smoothly pass the opponent's goalkeeper in the third opportunity.

Four to zero!
  The Nerazzurri completely sealed the victory!

In the end, Inter Milan defeated African champion Mazembe with a score of 2010- in the FIFA Club World Cup final, winning the Club World Cup for the first time in history!

At the same time, Inter Milan became a six-time champion in 2010, combining the league championship, Italian Cup championship, Champions League championship, European Super Cup championship, Italian Super Cup championship and Club World Cup championship!
  They became the second "six-time champion" team in history after Barcelona!
  This is an unprecedented great achievement for Inter Milan, they really made history!

After the final whistle blew, Inter Milan's players, coaches and staff rushed into the field and everyone celebrated the victory crazily.

But Eto'o, who scored a great goal in this game, silently avoided everyone and walked towards the sidelines alone with an indifferent expression.

Someone was confused and wanted to pull Eto'o over to celebrate together, but was stopped by Leo.

He shook his head at the confused staff member and said, "Let him be alone."

In the award ceremony after the game, Zanetti, as captain, first won the Club World Cup championship trophy!
  Then he wisely stepped aside and called Leo over, and the two of them toasted together as captain and deputy captain!
  "Crack!"

The photo was published on the front page of La Gazzetta dello Sport the next day, with the title "The Nerazzurri's legacy!"

　Ahhh, I had a severe cough after the fever subsided. This time the symptoms were much milder than those of the new coronavirus before, but they lasted for a very long time. It has been more than a week...

　　
  　
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