Chapter 20: Notts County Eruption

Juventus did not change their rhythm after the game restarted, and it seemed that they also believed that the goal they had just conceded was just a sneak attack, the result of their carelessness, rather than that Notts County really had the ability to threaten them.

Under the pressure of the Notts County players in the high post, Juventus passed the ball as fluidly as it did at the beginning, but there were more chances, after all, the old lady team is full of superstars and excellent individual ability, and it is easy to threaten the Notts County goal.

However, even if the defense is shaky, it does not make Notts County conservative, rather than passively nesting in the whole game just to lose a few goals, it is better to attack vigorously, and playing against a giant like Juventus is a rare opportunity, this is not only the stage of the opponent, but also their stage.

So far in the second half, fans were surprised to find that the two teams actually played against each other, although most of the attacks of Notts County are difficult to threaten Juventus, which is gradually getting serious, but it is really attacking, rather than just putting two or three players in the defensive counterattack, you know, even in Serie A, the middle and lower teams can only choose more conservative tactics when facing Juventus.

Under extreme pressure, the Notts County players burst into their potential, and the attack was full of passion, as if they had suddenly run into place and become a mature team.

In the 20th minute of the second half, Juventus took advantage of a corner kick opportunity to score a goal from Trezeguet, but after the restart, Notts County's attack finally paid off, Iniesta broke through the defense of Nedved and Thuram on the left side in succession, passed the ball to the middle, and the forward Mereles missed the ball in front of the point, and Kuyt, who rushed to the back post, stabbed the ball into the goal first, making the score 2:4.

Seeing Kuyt's one-fist raised and roaring, David was extremely relieved, and his eyes couldn't help but moisten slightly, this is his team.

Looking at the celebrating Notts County players, the expressions of the Juventus stars became serious, if the first goal was conceded because of their carelessness, it is reasonable, but this second goal was Notts County used the positional attack to hit the goal, threatening their goal, and the most embarrassing thing for them was that the small players on the left side of Notts County actually broke through their defense on the right with their excellent foot skills, which was incredible.

After kick-off in the centre circle, Juventus changed their previous slow passing style and increased the tempo of their attack, and although they were still victors at this score, it was definitely not an outcome they could accept.

Seeing that Juventus' attack became fierce, the keen Loew immediately changed formations, and Hubnell was removed and replaced by Hulu Wabilia; Altentop replaced Misimovic in a four-three-three, with three defenders guarding the midfield, apparently to contain Juventus' attack, and by this time the game was no longer a normal warm-up game.

Sure enough, Loew's adjustment was immediate, although sometimes simply increasing the number of midfielders does not mean improving the defensive level, but whether it is Alonso, Meireles or Altentop, they all have a good defensive standard, and they have built a meat grinder-like defense line in the midfield.

And Juventus's midfield is also a tough guy, the iron man Nedved, the Dutch iron waist Davies also has the title of wild boar, the two teams have a fierce competition in the midfield, completely turned into a muscle battle.

Juventus' midfield commander is captain Antonio Conte, an excellent player who can play both offensively and defensively, but in terms of organisation, he is not at the top level, and Alonso is only inferior to the accumulation of game experience, but not inferior in the competition.

In the 80th minute of the game, Juventus's offensive became more and more intense, and the back defense led by Alonso also consciously retreated, limiting Juventus' attack by compressing space, which is also Loew's tactical arrangement.

Conte faced Villa's harassment and passed the ball to the wing, but Kuyt prejudged the ball to be cut off early and returned to Alonso, at the same time, Villa had already rushed to the Juventus half, and Iniesta had already launched a charge on the wing.

Not to disappoint his team-mates, Alonso fired a long ball into the Juventus half, pinpointing Andres Iniesta in the sprint, and the Spaniard put on an unforgettable performance at the Alp Stadium.

I saw him leaning on Thuram, who was constantly pressing behind him, facing the incoming ball, turning around while unloading the ball with his right foot, stopping the ball and turning at the same time, Thuram was passed like a stake.

Quickly dribbling the ball into the penalty area from the ribs, cutting inside with his right foot to shake off Ferrara, and suddenly shooting directly with his feet, the ball flew towards the goal in an arc.

Buffon's saving action was elegant, but Iniesta's shot angle was too tricky, and the moment the ball flew into the goal, the glove was still more than ten centimeters away from the ball, and he could only sigh.

Andres Iniesta was also a little unprepared for his goal, and it wasn't until Villa jumped on top of him and ravaged his hair frantically that he woke up from a dream.

He's always had faith in himself, he believes he's going to be the best player, but before that, he may have to endure more loneliness.

But he never imagined that this day would come so early, at the Alp Stadium, facing the top giants Juventus, he scored a wonderful goal, is there anything more wonderful in the world.

In the face of the congratulations and encouragement of his teammates, Iniesta smiled shyly, which is also his character, humble and elegant.

Andres Iniesta's goal made the players see the possibility of a draw or even a win, Juventus, a top giant, is no longer an invincible existence in their eyes, perhaps from today, they have the confidence to beat any team, Notts County has completely metamorphosed, from the inside out.

In the final ten minutes, Notts County, who were still one goal behind, launched their most fierce attack, and at this moment, all the players had only one unanimous idea in their minds, and that was to win against Juventus.

Seemingly intimidated by Notts County's devouring momentum, Juventus have focused on defence, and the seasoned stars can see that the young Notts County team has entered a state of madness.

Kuyt went through, Villa's push was blocked by Buffon;

Alonso took a corner kick, Lescott grabbed the point and shook his head to hit the goal, the ball smashed the crossbar, and the muffled sound also resounded in the hearts of everyone on the scene.

David was too nervous to speak, and although he knew very well that this warm-up game was not about winning or losing, it was a game of transformation for the young team of Notts County, and he really wanted the team to improve through this game.