St James' Park.

The game had entered the final stage of the first half, the score on the scoreboard was "2-0", the home team in front, the away team in the back, Newcastle United led Liverpool by two goals.

From the beginning of the game to the present, the analysis of the media believes that Torres and Owen will be the deciding players, but the result is greatly unexpected, Zhen Shaolong, who is very limited, scored two goals, and no one else scored.

"Zhen Shaolong is really a goal machine!"

"Even if he is well defended and has Carragher by his side, he can score the ball when he finds an opportunity!"

"It's also that other people are too weak!"

'yes, Owen just kicked the woodwork, Torres didn't score, they were always a threat, they were always close to ...... goal"

In many media comments on the game, Liverpool is also very depressed, they feel that the situation is equal, there is no advantage or disadvantage, whether to score or not depends on the temporary play.

But......

The strikers don't score!

Sidelines.

Liverpool coach Benitez was also depressed about the score, and the situation was still satisfactory to him, but the opponent scored two goals, and Liverpool did not score, so he was more depressed.

"Torres still can't do it?"

Newcastle United...... It should be said that Zhen Shaolong is more efficient? ”

That's how it feels now.

Benitez is a master of football tactics, he is a bit wooden on weekdays, he doesn't understand the art of social interaction at all, and his popularity inside and outside the club is not very good, but his understanding of football and tactics is still very admirable.

Benitez's 'eye-catching' can only be regarded as average, but he still has a judgment on the player, and he believes that Torres is a player similar to Zhen Shaolong, and Torres may have more development potential.

Torres' strength lies in his technical skills, tactical ability and experience, and he is the kind of striker who can become a 'legend in football', like Ronaldo the 'Alien', and he has a chance to reach that level in the future.

Zhen Shaolong's advantages are...... If you can score goals, it's really hard to know for sure what his skills are.

Benitez classifies Zhen Shaolong as a 'striker who can score', such as AC Milan's Inzaghi and Roma's Montella, but it can also be compared to the 'goal machine' Kezman, who is about to become a legend in the Eredivisie, scoring 30 or 40 goals in a single season, and scoring more than a dozen goals in a single season.

The same goes for Zhen Shaolong.

If you want to ask why Kezman can score such a goal, you may think about his skills and gorgeous football, but in fact, the test of the Premier League shows that Kezman's skills are not so flashy, and he is a little sluggish when he encounters a strong defender.

In last season's Bundesliga, Zhen Shaolong broke Gerd Muller's record, but whether he will be able to adapt to the Premier League is still a suspense, with the precedent of Kezman, most clubs are still on the sidelines, and Benitez has similar doubts, when the chairman suggested Torres, he immediately agreed.

Instead of buying a striker who is 'uncertain about his performance', it is better to buy a striker who is 'sure to play well'.

That's why Liverpool chose Torres.

Now Benitez is a little confused, he knows that Zhen Shaolong has scored a lot of goals, but the game is a little incomprehensible, why Zhen Shaolong's two goals, both of which were scored by the opponent hitting the goal frame or the goalkeeper getting the ball?

Isn't it a matter of luck that the ball can be obtained?

His luck was too good!

"It's not that Newcastle United's forward line is efficient, it can only show that Zhen Shaolong is lucky?" Benitez found himself a little confused, so he decided to take a closer look in order to find out what was wrong with his team, whether it was 'a gap in the efficiency of the attack' or just 'the other side's luck'.

on the field.

The first half is coming to an end.

In the final moment, Liverpool launched a series of attacks on the Newcastle United goal, and the continuous onslaught forced Newcastle United to retreat into formation, and a dense defense was arranged at the edge of the penalty area.

Newcastle United are not going to take any chances.

The first half was about to end, and they just wanted to drag it until half-time, but this 'drag' idea gave Liverpool a chance, and in the second minute of stoppage time, Liverpool sent the ball into the box, Torres got rid of the defense, turned and swung his foot to complete the volley.

"Bang!"

Amid the exclamations of the Newcastle fans in the stands, the ball slammed into the left-hand post and bounced off, and Taylor immediately cleared the ball with a big kick.

Newcastle United escaped!

After Torres shot, when he turned around and walked back, he covered his cheeks with both hands, he really felt a little depressed, obviously he was in good shape, and the shot just now was also very good.

But...... Why kick the goalpost!

"I still haven't suppressed my strength, maybe I'm too nervous!" Torres exhaled a long breath and gave a thumbs up to Alonso, who was passing the ball, before seriously saying to himself, "Come on!" I will hold it down next time! Be sure to pay attention! Find a good feeling ......."

He's feeling pretty good.

Although there were no goals in the half, there was still time in the second half.

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Intermission.

The atmosphere in the Newcastle United dressing room was relaxed, with a two-goal lead over the opposition, and everyone looked relaxed.

They all do their own thing.

Some listen to music.

There is a chat.

Others sit down and rest for a while, close their eyes and adjust their state.

Barton kept following behind Zhen Shaolong, constantly saying his assist, "It's still the boss!" That goal, I thought I could score, but I didn't expect it to hit the post! The boss kicked in the past! ”

"By the way, Joey, this is the seventh assist, right?" Smith asked jealously.

"Of course, it's nothing."

Barton pursed the corners of his lips, seeming to be disdainful of the stats, "What's more, we are two goals ahead, and I know that with the boss, we will definitely win!" ”

"Definitely win!"

"I paid 3,000 pounds to buy Newcastle United to win!"

Zhen Shaolong immediately asked, "Are you still gambling?" ”

"It's not a gamble." Barton said as a matter of course, "I win every time I press Newcastle United!" The new season has already earned a lot. He was a little excited when he talked about it.

"That's not good, right?"

"yes." Smith followed, "This is also gambling, professional players can't gamble, if you are caught, you will be banned......"

"Okay, okay!"

Barton showed that he didn't care, which made Zhen Shaolong a little worried, but he soon didn't care, anyway, it was Barton's own business, he could only remind, "Try not to do that." ”

Barton nodded.

Milner listened and was a little jealous of Barton, and he did feel 'jealous' because Barton had so many assists.

Seven!

In the Premier League's assist list, Barton ranks first!

Milner also has four assists, which can be said to be quite good, but there is still a gap to 'seven', and more importantly, Barton's assists have been increasing, faster than he is.

"If I can have more assists, I will definitely become more famous and my performance will be more recognized!"

Milner is competitive.

Although Milner has a somewhat cowardly personality, he is very competitive in football, even if he wants to be better than everyone else.

Barton?

Just a rude and reckless man.

Thinking about it, Milner sat down next to Zhen Shaolong and whispered something that he had been thinking about for a long time, "Zhen, I think we can practice a special offensive routine." ”

"What routine?"

"You're always being followed by the other side, but there's a way to get the ball." Milner carefully explained, "When we are cooperating, we can think in reverse, everyone's pass is forward, for example, we cooperate, two to one, you have to rush to the front, the opponent will definitely follow, but it can also be the other way around, for example, I deliberately pass to the back, or the other side, no matter who is defending, it will definitely not be thought that you are not running forward, but in other directions." ”

When Zhen Shaolong heard it, it made sense!

Think the other way around!

Reverse fit!

If you put it on other players, it basically doesn't make much sense, but it's different when you put it on yourself, it's important to get the ball near the penalty area, and if you successfully control the ball, you can use skills like "Attack" to make room and shoot directly.

Even a shot from the edge of the penalty area can create a certain threat, and maybe the opponent can score the ball directly if he doesn't pay attention.

"Clever!"

"I'll try it later!"

Milner's 'reverse coordination routine' is actually not so effective, it is more difficult to get the ball on the left and right, and it will be farther away from the goal to get the ball later.

But no matter what, it's also a kind of coordination idea, which is much better than not touching the ball for a long time.

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Second.

Liverpool burst into attack from the start, and they had the momentum to break the Newcastle United goal in one go.

Five minutes straight.

Liverpool's attack continued, Newcastle United continued to shrink their defence, and the midfielders were almost at the edge of the box.

Sam Allardyce was right on one point – Newcastle United's defence was not good!

Very bad!

Liverpool continued to attack and find chances, and in the 51st minute, Gerrard got up from outside the box and sent the ball into the net with a powerful volley.

1 to 2!

"Gerard ——!"

'Steven Gerrard helped Liverpool get a goal back! A long shot that is indicative! ”

Gerrard's goal was truly spectacular.

At a distance of more than 25 meters from the goal, he got up and went straight to the top left corner of the goal, but goalkeeper Givens reacted and couldn't save, so he could only watch the football plunge into the net.

Liverpool then went on the offensive.

Three minutes later, Torres headed in the box and the ball hit the crossbar.

Rozenar drives the ball away.

Finnan controlled the ball from the edge of the area and passed to Xavi Alonso, who hoisted the ball towards the box.

Torres again!

Torres turned and volleyed with his back to Taylor, and he felt that the shot was so accurate that it would surely hit the right corner of the goal, and the opposition goalkeeper would not be able to react.

As soon as he finished his volley, he raised his hands in celebration.

"Hmm......"

Torres raised his hand excitedly, and found that something was wrong with the atmosphere, and the other players were still running, and the eyes looked at him strangely.

What's wrong?

Torres turned his head to see that Taylor kicked the ball into the front court, and the look in his eyes almost said, "Are you sick?" ”

“……”

Torres dropped his hand in embarrassment.

Newcastle United took the opportunity to launch a counter-attack, and the football was handed to Owen in front.

Owen deserves to be called a 'boy chasing the wind'!

He's fast!

Hasten!

Accelerate again!

When he reached the edge of the penalty area, he shook off Hyypia with a change of direction, and then faced the attacking goalkeeper Reina, and calmly kicked a powerful shot.

The ball rushed past Reina.

"Bump!"

Hit the beam!

Zhen Shaolong, who followed later, shot with a small cushion and sent the ball into the empty goal.

Owen froze in place.

Zhen Shaolong also turned around a little stunned, walked to Owen's side, patted him on the shoulder, and said something inexplicable, "I swear, this time is definitely not my problem." ”

"Michael, it looks like you're in touch with the jamb today!"

Owen looked up with a bitter face, and then suddenly thought of what had happened recently--

When he found that Zhen Shaolong could hit the crossbar continuously, he also tried to practice for a while, and he felt that the accuracy of his shooting had improved, but maybe he practiced too much, so he subconsciously wanted to kick the goal frame?

Right!

Definitely because of this!

Owen took a deep breath and felt that he should try to adjust his mentality, and it would be too frustrating to kick the door frame for a long time.

The other side.

Torres was also thinking deeply, constantly reflecting on the feeling of the shot and being very sure he could score.

But why didn't you get in?

Why?

Torres was a little lost and became very unconfident, and he found another reason - God.

"Oh God!"

"Bless your most loyal believer, Fernando Torres, who will surely score the ball next time!!"

“……”