2003/08/26 http://www.deportivo-la-coruna.com/ It’s now nor never; do or die for Deportivo. On Tuesday night the team will have to win against Rosenborg to get a pass to the first official round of the Champions League for the season 2003/2004. A draw will only be enough if it’s a 0-0 and Deportivo will win in extra-time or on penalties. But for sure must players would want to avoid this thriller scenario. (並不想要點球大戰啊.../_\ 你們給我在90分鐘之內解決喔!) Participation in the Champions League is very important for the prestige of the club and the players while it would boost the financial situation of both. Not playing Champions League football will take away at least 15 million Euro for the club while it will eliminate some illusion among the player. So it’s clear what’s at stake tonight. ($$$$$$) Coach Irureta and his players are aware of these facts and have been concentrated in Vilalba the past days. So the team will be focussed and motivated, but will they score goals against the firm Norwegian defence? Against the three teams of some calibre against which Deportivo have played this pre-season, no goals were scored against Rosenborg, Porto and Atletico de Madrid. In fact, the team lost both home matches against Porto (0-2) and Atletico (0-1). (真是令人擔心，輸的那兩場也都是在主場啊...>_<) The responsibility to score goals will come to Diego Tristan, who in cooperation with Juan Valeron will have to make forget Roy Makaay. The Dutch striker scored nine Champions League goals last season while also claiming the Spanish Pichichi trophy. Albert Luque and Walter Pandiani are two other players in the squad who will have to be sharp tonight. Diego Tristan confirmed that “we’re playing half of the season tonight against Rosenborg. But I don’t worry about the goals, because they will come. We all want to score goals, but most important is how the team will be doing. On a personal level, I haven’t played for three months and that one notes. But I feel fine and am getting better every day”. (有信心的孩子...Q_Q 加油啊!!!) The biggest doubt for Irureta is whether he can count of goalkeeper Molina. He copes with a slight muscle injury and isn’t one hundred percent fit. He didn’t finish the training session on Monday and Irureta recognizes that “he still has some pain”. Today Irureta will decide whether he will have Molina or Juanmi in goal of Deportivo. The coach commented that “I don’t have the intention to let someone play who’s injured. But let’s see how things are on Tuesday. Besides, Jaime is sick and didn’t participate with the group on Monday”. (最近是在流行什麼感冒嗎?前一陣子Luque也感冒了。) Another doubt is the right wing, as both Hector and Manuel Pablo seem to have the same chances to play. The rest of the defence is the usual one with Jorge Andrade and Naybet in the centre and Romero on the left. In fact, with the names of Victor Sanchez, Mauro Silva, Sergio, Fran, Valeron and Tristan the team of tonight won’t have surprises. Irureta commented that “the only thing I know about tonight’s match is that it won’t be easy at all because they’re a dangerous team. It will be a match with hard work and they will want to frustrate our game. Whoever thinks it will be simple to beat them is wrong. And that’s why I ask our supporters to be behind us during the 90 minutes”. Rosenborg arrived in La Coruna on Sunday night and had a training session in Riazor last night. Their coach Aage Hereide is preparing the final details of his team, who had a boost of moral after beating Viking Stavanger 4-1 in their last League match. Rosenborg have lost only once in their 18 matches and this means that their form seems to be a bit better than the home team. Their striker Enerly, who was in the team in the first match, is out because of an injury. PROBABLE LINE-UPS: Deportivo: Molina or Juami - Manuel Pablo or Hector, Jorge Andrade, Naybet, Romero - Victor Sanchez, Sergio, Mauro Silva, Fran, Valeron – Tristan Rosenborg: Johnsen - Basma, Riseth, Hoftun, Stensaas - Strand, Berg, Winsnes, Karadas - Frode Johnsen, Brattbakk Stadium: Estadio de Riazor Kick-off: 21h30 --

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