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#2 The water bottle assist
This incident clearly shows that Ronaldinho wasn't just a great trickster and a dribbler, but a clever reader of the game as well. The Brazilian showcased his brilliant presence of mind by using a crafty ploy in a game against Sao Paolo.
The incident started with Dinho heading towards the goalkeeper as the ball went out for a throw-in. Initially, it looked like he was taking his position as his teammate readied himself for the throw-in.
However, Ronaldinho went straight to the opponent goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni and asked for his water bottle while the Sao Paolo defenders stayed completely unaware of his whereabouts. After he drank some water, he stayed close to the keeper and 20 yards ahead of the defence line, completely unmarked.
Sensing the ploy, Ronaldinho's team-mate broke the defence by just throwing the ball towards him. In turn, the Brazilian made a swift cross to Jô who arrived in time to tap the ball into the net.
While watching the video, it looks like an offside attempt considering Ronaldinho's position when he received the ball. But that's where lies his brilliance. The offside rule is applicable only to passes and not to throw-ins; a piece of knowledge he wisely used to set up a goal.
Ingenious!
