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Previously a lot of people mentioned how calm and collected the best players are in the box facing the goalie. Really it is both difficult and easy to score in many occasions -- the difference is whether the player panics. The phrase that came to my mind is:
"DON'T PANIC!"
True wisdom to live by...
Of course, it's easier said than done. You gotta have the chops to remain calm and not panic.
In fact, the logic is probably backward. Not that the best players are able to remain cool, but the ability to remain cool helps them become best players, in addition to talent, physicality, brains...
Considering how many players panic while shooting the ball, it is surprising that so many Brazilian players are so darned cool.
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OK, then. The question is: How does one stay cool?
You probably think I will say: It's GENETIC, dude!
Well, not really.
I think the ability to stay cool is directly proportional to the player's confidence. You gotta be very confident of your talent and skills in handling the ball. You gotta be confident that you can and will score and believe it will be a breeze, that no one can stop you.
Of course you have to have the chops too. Just imagine someone who has no talent but a lot of blind confidence in themselves...
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The Golden Rule
DON'T PANIC!
probably applies more to the defense than to the attackers. It's hard not to panic when the opponent is beating down your door. Even the spectators are losing their cool. But the consequence of a panicking defense line is very very bad.
Hence my hats off to all defenders who keep their cool. I really believe defenders do not get the kudos they deserve. You work your butts off, especially if you're in a team with a weak front and midfield who cannot push the opponent back in the first place. You only get to assist in the offence occasionally and miss all the fun. And you never get the credit and praise for your hard work because everyone has his eyes on the score. It's not like you can't score as many goals as the forwards, but you take your job in the back court too seriously and dedicate to your team too much. So unfair.
If only people would appreciate your efforts and a little more, you'll be happy. 
你的电脑什么时候能打中文？
That is one of the sexiest things I've seen!!!! Right up there with Lambiel's variation sit spins and Jeff Buttle's Ina Bauer... I just love that stuff. 至于进球嘛，有时是好看的，有时倒还不如他们过人和传球那么精彩。
And the kicker is this guy is Russian too, just like all the figure skating scandals have to do with Russian or Eastern European judges.
Well, the Dutch coach is so outstandingly-looking -- I am not saying cute or handsome. But he's like coming from the GQ cover. So tall and fit and his white shirt was so uniquely tailored (without wearing any undershirt 
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Now I have to reassess my opinions!
而且不象橄榄球有review，有教练challenge，他们在球场上是可以一手遮天的！
回来了俺安全回来了。我扭捏很久最后还是没在脸上画红黄黑三色旗， 不过提心吊胆坐在广场上的一小搓脖子上套着红黄黑花环的球迷中间。不过瑞典太早就很不悲壮地没戏了， 所以大众们更多是沮丧， 不是愤怒。还好还好。 
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