Chapter 799: A Complete Defeat
"Don't be too optimistic, he didn't appear in the starting line-up for this game just because the relevant formalities have not been completed and he can't play for the team, and the next game is not necessarily the case, after all, the new owner has changed the name of the home stadium. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info" Berkins shrugged.
"Oh well, it looks like we can only hope that Coach Craig can hold on to his bottom line." Tom sighed softly: "OK, let's keep an eye on this game, I hope Leicester City will have good luck." ”
Seven forty-five.
With the referee's whistle, the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final between Leicester City and Atletico Madrid officially began.
Leicester City, who were at home, showed a strong desire to attack at the beginning and had a certain advantage on the field, but they did not get any particularly good chances in front of Atletico Madrid, who are good at defending.
Fifteen minutes later, the game was in a stalemate, after all, both teams were defensive-oriented, so the scene was very dull.
Before you know it, the first half has been played for forty minutes, and the score is still 0:0.
"It looked like it was going to be hard for both sides to do anything more in the first half." BBC commentary seat, Tom said.
"That's right, the offensive and defensive tempo of both sides has slowed down, they should have acquiesced to the score, it seems that the decisive battle is in the second half." Perkins nodded in agreement.
'Judging from the situation in the first half, the gap between the two teams was not as big as the outside world predicted, and it was not easy for Atletico Madrid to break the goal against Leicester City. Tom said again.
"Yes, Atletico Madrid doesn't look that strong, we have a chance in this game, maybe Leicester City can continue to perform miracles and make it to the last four." Berkins is optimistic.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, the situation on the pitch changed abruptly, and Atletico Madrid successfully broke the ball in midfield and played a quick counterattack.
"Oh no, this is a fatal goal, be careful, be careful......" Tom yelled.
"Madrid played a quick counter-attack, which is what they do best...... Burkins also frowned: "Pay attention to Griezmann's movement, this guy is too good at taking chances. ”
"Damn, they were so fast on the counter-attack, Gameiro had already rushed into the penalty area, Griezmann was on the left side, Gameiro sent a through ball, the ball was just at Griezmann's feet, oh, danger!!" Tom shouted with emotion, however, as soon as he finished speaking, Griezmann got up and shot at goal, because he was close to the goal and the position of the shot was very comfortable, so the quality of his shot was very high, Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel did not react, and the ball flew straight into the goal.
1:0!!
In the 42nd minute of the first half, Atletico Madrid seized a counter-attacking opportunity to rewrite the score.
"Oh, the ball went in and Atletico Madrid took the lead." Tom shook his head and sighed, "It's their style, and this counterattack is very sharp. ”
"I thought it would be 0:0 at half, but unfortunately, it was a perfect half." Perkins sighed depressedly: "Because of this away goal, now Atletico Madrid completely occupies the initiative to advance, and we have to work harder in the second half." ”
'That's right, if we want to qualify, we have to fight back in the second half and once we go to Madrid with the score behind, it's too difficult to qualify. Tom nodded in agreement.
The game continued and for the remainder of the first half, neither team had many chances, and in the end, both teams ended the first half with a score of 1:0.
Intermission.
In the Leicester dressing room, manager Craig was admonishing: "In the second half, we have to strengthen the attack, Vardy, you have to run more in the front, contain the opponent's defence, and create space for the team-mates in the back. Okazaki, you played a bit badly in the first half, you wasted two great chances, and if you still play like this in the second half, no one will be able to secure your starting striker position! ”
When Craig said the second half of the sentence, he glanced at Lin Feng on the side, intentionally or unintentionally, and as soon as he said this, everyone's eyes were also focused on Lin Feng, and everyone knew in their hearts that this "airborne" Lin Madness was likely to replace Shinji Okazaki's starting position.
"I'm going to work hard and I'm sure I'll be in the best shape I can be." Shinji Okazaki's tone was firm, and then he added: "The starting position depends on strength, not relationship!! ”
Obviously, Shinji Okazaki's words were aimed at Lin Feng, and his words once again attracted the attention of others to Lin Feng.
"You're right, the starting position depends on strength!" Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Lin Feng shrugged his shoulders lightly and showed an undeniable smile.
"So, you're not worthy!" Shinji Okazaki said viciously.
"That's the same for you." Lin Feng smiled coldly.
"Alright, let's get ready for the second half." Craig interrupted the conversation between the two in a deep voice, after all, he is the head coach of the team, and if there is a problem with the unity within the team, it will naturally have an impact on the results.
King Power Stadium.
After the break, the two teams changed sides and played again.
As Craig arranged, at the beginning of the second half, Leicester City, who were playing at home, stepped up their attack, and Shinji Okazaki, eager to prove himself, was also very active up front, but Atletico Madrid's defense was very solid, and although Leicester City had a slight advantage on the field, it did not pose any actual threat.
The game time passed by a minute, and soon, the game came to 75 minutes, and the score on the field was still 1:0, the fans in the stands began to get agitated, and the cheers were no longer so neat.
In the BBC commentary seat, Tom and Perkins were all frowning.
"Oh, Okazaki's ball is missing again, and he seems to have some problems with his fitness, and he can't run anymore." Tom said in the light of the changes on the pitch.
"Okazaki fought hard at the beginning of the second half, and it's normal to be physically overdrawn at this time, but if it goes on like this, we may not even have a chance to equalize." Berkins Road.
'Yes, our attack is becoming less and less threatening and it seems difficult to break down the gates of Madrid. Tom said, shaking his head.
"Our lack of attack is only one aspect, don't forget, Atletico Madrid is best at defending counter-attacks, at this time we must pay attention to their counter-attacks, otherwise, once they seize the opportunity, the blow can be fatal." Berkins said with a frown.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, the situation on the pitch changed abruptly, Leicester City defenders made a mistake in passing, and Atletico Madrid made a successful steal in front of the court and launched a counterattack on the spot.
"Oh my God, danger, their counterattack is coming, you must hold on!" Tom yelled.
"It's really a matter of what, the quality of Atletico Madrid's counterattack is still very high, you have to defend against Griezmann, this guy has a strong ability to grab points......," Berkins said quickly, and as he spoke, Griezmann received a pass from his teammate and completed the shot.
The ball flew in a smooth straight line in the air, like a cannonball, into the goal, and smashed into the net.
2:0!
Antoine Griezmann's shot once again rewrote the scoreline.
"Even buy karma, the ball goes in again, 0:2! We're already two goals behind. Tom shouted depressedly.
"This goal is the same as the goal conceded in the first half, it is still a counterattack that they are good at, and they are 2-0 down, and Leicester City is in a very bad situation." Perkins sighed softly.
"Yes, if you go away with two home goals conceded, the probability of Leicester being eliminated should be more than 95 per cent." Tom shook his head.
"Or 99 per cent, Atletico Madrid's home stadium is the world-famous devil's home, and if you want to take away a win there, few teams can do it, we can only hope for a miracle." Perkins spread his hands.
The 0:2 score not only made the BBC commentators a little desperate, but also the fans at the scene were extremely disappointed, and even a small number of fans booed......
As the game continued, Leicester City, who were two goals behind, played more impatiently, with several attacks in vain, while Atletico Madrid, the leader, played unhurriedly, completely controlled the tempo of the pitch, and also created a great chance, but Griezmann's shot hit the woodwork, otherwise the score would have been rewritten.
Eventually, the game was over.
Leices City lost the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final 2-0 at home, while pushing themselves to the brink.
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