Saudi Arabia's green battlefield seems to be experiencing unprecedented challenges in Cairo's career. After being thrashed 5-0 by Cherda in his last warm-up match, Crowe suffered another Waterloo in his second warm-up match at Ainas in the early hours of Friday morning (21st), losing 1-4 to Benfica. In the match, Crowe not only failed to score, but was also surprised by 35-year-old Di Maria with a brilliant break and pass, while Crowe inadvertently pushed down the opponent in a slightly embarrassing scene under the tension.
The Ainas game brought Cairo back to Portugal, but it was his former Real Madrid teammate, Argentinean star Di Maria, who returned to Benfica this summer, who was the star of the game. The Argentine star broke through in the penalty area and scored with his signature 'scoop shot' in 23 minutes. The Argentine star, who stole the starting spot from Cairo in the last World Cup, scored two more goals in the 31st and 36th minutes, before Ainas broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute.
Before the end of the half, C Luo once again suffered an embarrassing scene. He assisted in the midfield to grab the ball, Di Maria in front of him skillfully control the ball and turn around, C Luo tried to save but pounced on the air, and had no choice but to push down Di Maria, this scene was then crazy by the netizens. Many fans have said that the 35-year-old Di Maria's level of athleticism far exceeds that of the 38-year-old Crowe. In the second half, Binfiga scored another goal and eventually thrashed Ainas 4-1.
