Chapter 579: Is It Really Okay?
The second half of the game was restarted. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info
Chelsea opened the pitch first, but after only two or three passes, the ball moved to the feet of Inter Milan, and the Blues seemed to be prepared for this, not in love, still imagining the same high-pressure pressing as in the first half.
But there is one obvious change for Inter Milan, and that is that Yaya Toure has dropped back a lot.
This gives the Nerazzurri a stable point of play in the midfield.
The Ivorian midfielder is both offensive and defensive, and his ability to hold and play the ball is also quite good, and with him, Inter Milan began to consciously slow down the speed of the ball, trying to stabilize the rhythm.
But where are Chelsea willing to concede?
The two sides quickly ignited the second half with a controversial decision.
It happened in the 47th minute when Inter suddenly moved the ball down the left and Adriano headed it into the box, which Ibrahimovic slotted in.
When the Swedish centre-forward was about to catch up with the ball, John Terry scrambled to clear the ball first, but at the same time kicked Zlatan Ibrahimovic down, and the Swedish centre-forward fell directly into the Chelsea box.
Referee Van Del waved his hand decisively, indicating that Terry had not committed a foul.
Judging from the slow-motion replay, John Terry did make a brilliant clearance, he first touched the ball and then lost his center of gravity before falling to Ibrahimovic, who also fell to the ground. ”
But Inter fans seemed unhappy with the referee's decision, with boos erupting in the stands arguing that it should not be a corner, but a penalty. ”
Inter Milan quickly whipped in a corner and Vidic grabbed the first spot, heading just wide to the right of the net.
This attack completely ignited the enthusiasm of the Olympic Stadium, and the players of both teams began to actively participate in the game.
Especially Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho also realised that Inter Milan could not be allowed to control the ball and slow down the pace of the game, otherwise Chelsea would be a lamb on the slaughtering table, so he demanded that his players must press harder.
For a while, the court was filled with gunsmoke again, and there was a scene of people turning on their backs at every turn.
Perhaps it was Adriano's header at the start of the second half, or the Brazilian centre-forward's second-half start to reach almost level with Ibrahimovic, forming a good interaction that made Ashley Cole dare not step forward easily.
However, Essien on the right side has been given more opportunities and has been more active, even repeatedly inserting into the position of right midfielder and even right winger, actively participating in pressing and counterattacking in the front.
In the 51st minute, the Chelsea midfielder launched a counterattack after breaking the ball, that is, the ball was passed to the right, Essien received the ball and went directly to the bottom line, but was tripped by Evra, who was defending from the side, and fell to the ground.
This time, referee Van Del did not hesitate and showed a yellow card directly to Evra.
The entire Olympic Stadium erupted in boos.
But Evra didn't plead either, because he knew it was indeed a foul.
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'Chelsea played fiercely on the right and Essien was really lively in this game. ”
"yes, looking at it this way, this game with Essien will definitely be one of Mourinho's best decisions. ”
"Not only did they freeze Cristiano Ronaldo in defense, but they also played a significant role in attack, and the Ghanaian Buffalo was full of energy, and there was no tiredness at all in sprinting back and forth. ”
"Who's to say it's not? Essien, with three lungs, is it fake?"
"Now that Chelsea are pressing forward and getting into the 30-metre zone of Inter Milan, Gao Han should give countermeasures as soon as possible, otherwise, if it continues like this, there will definitely be problems. ”
"Who's to say it isn't? You look at Didier Drogba, he's always looking for opportunities. ”
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The reporters in the media area talked a lot, which made Lin Xia, who was sitting among them, anxious.
She is well aware of the feud between Mourinho and Gao Han, and she is also aware that Mourinho has been eager to beat Gao Han all these years, so tonight's fight is very important for them.
Mourinho gambled on his future, and Gao Han gambled on his reputation, and no one could lose.
"Javier, you said that Chelsea's attack on the right was so fierce, why didn't he find out?" asked Lin Xia curiously.
Even a fan of her, who is half a bucket of water, can see that she doesn't believe that Gao Han will not see it.
Matayana nodded: "Yes, it stands to reason that he should be able to see it, but you see, Cristiano Ronaldo actively defends back, but generally does not easily return to his own half, but Yaya Toure defends deeper." ”
"What do you mean?" Lin Xia couldn't understand.
"I'm wondering, could this have been deliberately arranged by Gao Han?"
"Deliberately?" Lin Xia was a little surprised.
Is this possible?
How can a manager deliberately arrange a loophole for the opponent to play?
But if it's not deliberate, then why can't Gao Han see the problem that everyone can see?
And he's still such an old god standing there with his hands in his pockets?
Matayana has been involved in professional football for decades and has a wealth of experience, and has watched countless games, but he quickly got a glimpse of some of them, especially the different strategies of Gao Han against Chelsea's left and right wings.
Adriano directly suppressed Ashley Cole, so after the start of the second half, Chelsea's left side was basically relying on Kalou alone, and Ashley Cole rarely dared to step forward.
But the right flank was different, with Cristiano Ronaldo seemingly intent on loosening his mark on Essien, allowing the Ghana players to step forward frequently, even more and more forward, while he himself seemed to be lying in ambush waiting for his chance.
Is this an accident?
'If I'm not mistaken, Gao Han should have deliberately grabbed one side and put one side so that Chelsea could concentrate on attacking on the right side, but he could only threaten with crosses on the wing, but Gao Han had confidence in Cannavaro and Nemanja Vidic. ”
In the second half, Cannavaro's defences and up front repeatedly denied Chelsea's crosses, while Nemanja Vidic kept down in a couple of aerial battles, at least not giving Drogba a chance to threaten the back of the net.
This should be Gao Han's confidence to let go of the right passage.
Just, is there really no problem with that?
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"Almost, just a little!"
In the chairman's stand, the more Abramovich looked, the more excited he felt.
Especially when he saw that Evra had made another mistake on the left side and ran over to intercept it, he didn't know if he stepped on a hole in the grass, stumbled a little, slowed down, and Essien took the opportunity to pass the ball to Anelka.
The French striker received the ball and burst into the penalty area and knocked it horizontally, but Calou, who followed up at the back point, grabbed the ball under the interference of McConn, but failed to play the force, and the shot hit Cesar's arms directly.
It was a shame that a good chance to score was wasted, but the Chelsea fans in the stands were thrilled.
Just now it was only in the 30-meter area, and now it has directly entered the big penalty area, so next, is it going to shoot and score?
"Mourinho is still very capable, and in the second half he was able to force Inter Milan like this, it's not easy. Abramovich is quite satisfied with the manager he has personally selected.
Provided, of course, that Mourinho has to beat Gao Han.
Peter Kenyon is not a veteran fan, but he has been immersed in European football for many years and knows how to watch football to some extent, so he is a little strange in his heart, why is Inter Milan a little passive on the field, but Gao Han is not moved at all?
Since the second half, Gao Han has been keeping his hands in his trouser pockets and watching the game for a long time.
On the other hand, Mourinho seemed to be a little anxious and frequently shouted to the sidelines, but the scene was so loud that they couldn't hear what Mourinho was shouting, but they always felt that things were not so simple.
How is it that Mourinho, who seems to be in a favorable situation, is more nervous than Gao Han, who is at a disadvantage?
Could it be that something went wrong?
But now, Abramovich is on the rise, where does Peter Kenyon dare to pour cold water on him?
At this moment, Chelsea broke the ball again and formed a counter-attack, still diagonally to the right flank.
Nicolas Anelka latched to the right touchline to pick up the ball and Essien stepped forward again quickly to cut down the middle after receiving Anelka's pass, but Yaya Toure stuck his inside line without giving an inch.
As a last resort, Essien had no choice but to pass back to Anelka on the wing again.
But just as Anelka was about to catch the ball, Evra suddenly jumped out, stabbed the French striker, and stabbed the ball directly to Yaya Toure.
The Ivorian stepped forward quickly to receive the ball, but Essien was the first to get close.
Yaya Toure expertly defended the ball and then passed to Evra, who pulled out the gap, and just as Essing was about to rush up again to press for it, suddenly a curse came from his ears.
"Stupid, hurry up and defend yourself!"
Essien looked up in confusion and was immediately shocked to see Cristiano Ronaldo in his defensive area, surrounded by not even a single defender wearing a Chelsea shirt.
The Ghanaians didn't have time to think about it, and immediately gave up their decision to force Evra and rushed back.
But he's fast, Evra is faster.
After bypassing Anelka's defence, Patrice Evra played the ball to Cambiaso, who sent it straight through midfield and down to the left.
Cristiano Ronaldo sprinted forward at breakneck speed, unmarked, caught the ball and slid into the 30-metre area of Chelsea.
Andrade was the first to return to the defense, but did not choose to get close, but kept a certain distance, because he noticed that Ibrahimovic and Adriano also sprinted forward quickly at the first time, and soon rushed into the penalty area.
And his teammate Essien is also coming back quickly, as long as Essien can come back......
Before Andrade's thought could strike, he saw Cristiano Ronaldo rush towards him with the ball, forcing him to retreat, especially when he saw Cristiano Ronaldo's dazzling footwork, and it was completely impossible to judge his true intentions.
In a hurry, Andrade didn't have time to think about it, and directly chose to foul, pulling Cristiano Ronaldo to the ground, and the referee's whistle sounded immediately.
With John Terry behind him, Van Der showed a yellow card to Andrade and gave Inter a set-piece to the left of the pitch.
This position is not ideal, the angle is a little off, and the angle of hitting the door directly is too small, and it is not easy to hit.
What's more, Inter Milan's right-footed free-kick specialists Veron and Figo are not on the pitch, and it is difficult to play with a left foot in this position.
This is also where Andrade is shrewd.