In the early morning of October 4th, Beijing time, the Espanyol team defeated Central Moscow 2-0 in the second round of the Europa League group stage and scored precious 3 points in the away game.

Wu Lei started the game and opened the scoring for Espanyol in the 63rd minute, scoring the first goal for an individual and even a Chinese player in the Europa League.

However, 6 minutes after the goal, Wu Lei was shown a yellow card by the referee for a "flopping". This is the first time Wu Lei has received a yellow card for diving since joining Espanyol. Could it be that he drifted away after scoring a goal?

This is Wu Lei breaking into the penalty area after receiving a pass from his teammate. Facing the opponent's player No. 31, he dunked the ball with his right foot. Player No. 31 stretched his leg and Wu Lei fell down.

At that time, the referee was just a few meters behind Wu Lei. He probably thought that the leg of the opponent's No. 31 player did not touch Wu Lei at all, and Wu Lei pretended to fall to cheat a penalty kick. So he decisively showed Wu Lei a yellow card. Wu Lei, who was sitting on the ground, was very surprised.

It can be seen from the slow-motion replay that the leg of the opponent's No. 31 player did not touch Wu Lei, but Wu Lei's left foot stepped on the opponent's toe, and he fell down due to his unstable center of gravity.

In fact, Wu Lei had already smashed the ball past the opponent's defense with his right foot. If he had not fallen down, he would have faced the goalkeeper alone. He had a chance to score twice, but it was impossible for him to pretend to fall in this situation.

This yellow card became a small flaw for Wu Lei in this game, otherwise his performance could have been more perfect. In subsequent games, Wu Lei may also be suspended due to accumulation of yellow cards.

After a mediocre first half, Wu Lei finally scored his first goal in the second half. Regardless of his previous performance, this goal was a redemption for this game. Because of this goal, Wu Lei's post-match rating was as high as seven points.

After scoring a goal to help the team take the lead, Wu Lei's performance also changed differently from the first half, posing a threat to the opponent's goal many times. Perhaps because he was too excited and active, one of the players fell to the ground in the penalty area after the goal and was called for diving by the referee.

When Wu Lei fell to the ground, there was no obvious confrontation with the opponent's defender. The opponent's defensive player just stretched his feet. The camera did not make it clear whether he touched Wu Lei. If this happens, it depends on how the referee makes the penalty!

When you fall to the ground in the opponent's penalty area, it usually depends on whether there is physical contact. Even if there is physical contact, the referee will not easily award a penalty kick. Unless there is a foul on the hands or feet of the defender, a penalty kick may be awarded.

There was basically no physical contact between Wu Lei and the defender during this ball. Moreover, he fell to the ground unnaturally, and he was suspected of looking for a penalty kick. If there is a physical confrontation, the referee can think that you fell to the ground during a normal confrontation and may not give a yellow card. However, the referee must choose between a flop and a penalty kick for this kind of ball. It is a bit far-fetched to award a penalty kick for this ball, so A yellow card is the referee's best option.

Although he was sentenced for diving, Wu Lei went for the penalty kick for the team after all, in order to win. There are countless examples of penalty kicks in football matches.

The most famous one is undoubtedly the 2006 World Cup, the match between Italy and Australia. At that time, Italy's left-back Grosso found a penalty kick to eliminate Australia in this way, which also achieved Mr. Huang's classic saying!

And the last round of the Chinese Super League last year. Jiangsu Suning player Edel also found such a penalty kick on Tianjin TEDA goalkeeper Du Jia, which enabled the team to win the final victory.

Of course, there are many unsuccessful examples, but as a professional athlete, playing this kind of cleverness is not a long-term solution. Improving one's own technical ability is the most important. I hope Wu Lei can improve in the future. You should set a good example for Chinese players.

Wu Lei’s night was wonderful! In the UEFA Europa League match against CSKA Moscow, Wu Lei scored the team's goal to help the team take the lead. This goal also set a new record for Chinese players in the European war. It is a great moment for him and China. It’s a special day in football. If there is any slight imperfection, it can only be a yellow card that appeared later.

In the 70th minute of the game, Wu Lei broke into the penalty area and fell to the ground under the attack of two opposing players. Wu Lei also asked the referee for a penalty kick, but the referee on duty did not call the ball. A penalty kick was awarded, but Wu Lei was given a yellow card.

At first glance, it seems that Wu Lei did not make contact with the opponent's players. It may be based on this that the referee thought it was a flop. However, according to the slow motion display, after Wu Lei passed the defensive player, the opponent's foot did indeed touch Wu Lei, but the contact area was very small, and it may not seem very obvious. This yellow card is a bit "unjust".

Despite this episode, it will not affect Wu Lei's highlight moment tonight. He also used this goal to gather doubts about his recent poor form. And this game also proved that only by placing Wu Lei closer to the penalty area can he fully unleash his power.

After the game, Wu Lei also communicated very thoughtfully with many fans waiting outside the stadium, signed autographs for them, and took photos with the national flag as a tribute to the National Day!

In the 63rd minute of the game, the score on the field was still 0-0. The Espanyol goalkeeper took a big kick and the ball came to the midfield position. Espanyol player Vargas pounced all the way after getting the ball, while Wu Lei on the other side was waiting for the opportunity to start looking for opportunities and actively running. After seeing Wu Lei running out of space, Vargas chose to pass the ball through the ball without hesitation. Wu Lei used his speed advantage to be the first to touch the ball before the defender. He did not hesitate after touching the ball and completed the goal in one go. The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and flew into the goal. In the goal, 1-0, Wu Lei changed the score on the field and helped the Espanyol open the door to victory.

This goal is very exciting, inspiring the Chinese fans and making us feel excited and proud. But just 6 minutes later, a controversial scene happened on the court. The Espanyol team, which had a goal in hand, took advantage of the victory to pursue it, and Wu Lei broke into the penalty area and found a murderous opportunity. He tried to pass and get rid of the opponent's defenders, but after one pass, Wu Lei fell to the ground. In the penalty area, judging from the slow-motion display, Wu Lei's left foot stepped on the back foot of the opponent's defender, causing his body to lose its center of gravity and fall to the ground.

The referee's penalty for this behavior was to show Wu Lei a yellow card, thinking that this was a diving by Wu Lei. I personally cannot agree with this penalty. Although the opponent's defender did not commit an obvious foul, it is understandable that the referee did not award a penalty kick. However, Wu Lei fell to the ground not to cheat the penalty kick. It was entirely because his body lost its center of gravity after stepping on the opponent's player's foot. Obviously not A dive.

This is also the first time Wu Lei has received a yellow card for being called for diving since joining the Espanyol team. After being whistled, Wu Lei also sat on the court and looked at the referee helplessly. This was originally an excellent offensive opportunity, and even had the opportunity to cause a penalty kick or directly score a goal, but he did not expect to "steal the ball." "The chicken loses the rice," and he even received a yellow card. This yellow card has also become a small flaw in Wu Lei's wonderful performance in this game. Because of the yellow card, Wu Lei needs to be more cautious in subsequent games, otherwise there will be a risk of suspension.