Chapter 425: Lyman, Stunned
It's hard to say whether Owen can break out and become the scorer of Newcastle United, but he has one thing that is accurate: fans, media, cameras, and the target of attention are Zhen Shaolong.
Owen is England's golden boy, a former 'boy chasing the wind', but his performance has been dismal for several seasons in a row, and no matter how big his fame is, it has lost its meaning.
Professional football is like this, when a player performs poorly, it is easy to be forgotten, because there are new good stars who will bridge over the vacancies left by their dilutions.
Zhen Shaolong is the 'new excellent star', he is not an English player, but it only took half a season to conquer the Premier League.
Clubs recognise his quality.
The media affirmed his strength.
Even England fans are sure of his quality, because he is not 'suddenly playing well', but 'suddenly playing very well', and so far he has scored as many as 33 goals, which is enough to shock the whole world.
When the goal numbers reach a certain point, they can't be explained simply by 'playing'.
is like the analysis of "The Guardian", "Zhen Shaolong's ability to break the door has far surpassed others." ”
This is superior strength!
In the 100-year history of football, there are many outstanding players whose strength can be said to be much higher than that of 'ordinary stars', and they have all left a great name.
For example, Bailey.
Maradona, for example.
The two kings must be the first to be talked about, the others are Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller, Romario, etc., each of which represents brilliance, and they can create brilliance by relying on the strength of ordinary players.
Now Zhen Shaolong is also believed to be able to support so many goals by surpassing ordinary players.
As for luck?
Some media also understand this, but they will not say in the report, "Zhen Shaolong's good performance depends on luck", and if you do so, you will immediately be drowned out by the spittle of fans.
Zhen Shaolong's strength is recognized and he is also considered to be a 'key player in determining victory or defeat'.
After the opening of the game, the camera frequently pointed to the past, and the commentator was going to talk about Zhen Shaolong in a few minutes, "Since the opening, Zhen Shaolong has only touched the ball twice, and it seems that Arsenal's defense has played a role." ”
"Zhen Shaolong, as many as 33 goals in the league, far away from other players, although he did not take the ball, but he is still Arsenal's key defensive object."
"Even if he doesn't get the ball, he must not be underestimated, a player like Zhen Shaolong can score the ball at one chance."
“……”
The fans in the surrounding stands, including the fans of the home team Arsenal, also looked at Zhen Shaolong frequently.
Although Zhen Shaolong touched the ball very little, they were all worried about the team and relaxed their defense against Zhen Shaolong.
They're scared!
Zhen Shaolong's performance is there, the last round of the fight is still vivid, in case of a careless and let the opponent find a good opportunity, the Arsenal goal is likely to be penetrated.
The same goes for journalists in the media gallery.
Every reporter looked at Zhen Shaolong carefully, for them Zhen Shaolong is a big topic, a big focus, every touch of the ball, even without touching the ball, every run and confrontation, can become news writing materials.
The game was going on slowly.
After fifteen minutes, the game can almost be summed up, Arsenal launched a series of fast attacks, the possession rate was as high as 63%, the suppressed Newcastle United was a little breathless, Newcastle United only had 37% possession, nearly double the possession, plus the rhythm was a little unable to keep up, the number of attacks, the threat was nearly three times different from Arsenal.
The game tilted heavily in Arsenal's favour.
In this situation, Zhen Shaolong doesn't have many opportunities, but fortunately, Arsenal's defense is not too targeted, and there is only one William Gallas by his side.
Old rivals!
The last confrontation with William Gallas is still vivid, and Gallas is undoubtedly quite a good defender, and his interference next to him has put a lot of pressure on Zhen Shaolong.
Gallas held his breath to perform well, he always thought that the last time they played was a shame for Arsenal and a shame for himself, and it was unthinkable that the opponent had scored three goals under his close defence.
This time he was full of energy, and the purpose was to restrict Zhen Shaolong.
"He doesn't even want to score a goal......
"Nope."
"Score a maximum of one goal!"
Gallas thought about it for a while, and felt that 'it is not easy to achieve without scoring a goal', and before the start of the season, he dared to say this with 100% certainty, but halfway through the league game, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool could not prevent the opponent from scoring.
Arsenal are not the 'most traumatized' one, and the opponent is indeed strong, so leave room for the ball!
Gallas is also a little helpless, because the tactics arranged by coach Arsene Wenger are mainly focused on attacking and scoring goals, and winning with goals is the purpose of the game.
Arsenal don't have a lot of defensive set-ups, the only thing is to let him defend against them, and his team-mates at the back will be responsible for defending in other positions.
So.
He's the one that's fighting!
It is impossible to completely block a striker alone, and when Newcastle United attacked, Zhen Shaolong saw the opportunity to retreat and ask for the ball, and he got the ball directly.
He kicked two long-range shots in a row.
The kick was a little far away, and the ball was kicked off the crossbar.
One shot focused on the left post and bounced towards the left penalty area.
Owen was there.
However, Owen was not able to react immediately, and the football was still cleared off the touchline by Toure.
Owen didn't know that 'Zhen Shaolong couldn't score', he didn't care about 'not a chance', Zhen Shaolong sighed, "The reaction is too slow!" ”
"If Lao Tzu had this kind of opportunity, he would be able to score the ball directly!"
"There will be no suspense!"
This 'goal-scored' shot was transformed into 'hitting the goal frame' by the system, and his teammates failed to seize the opportunity, and they didn't care about it, which suddenly shattered Zhen Shaolong's hopes.
He had hope.
To teammates.
He couldn't score normally in the game, but the ball would still hit the frame of the goal, and it was possible for his teammates to take advantage of it, but Owen's reaction was really poor, and he used 'statistics' to calculate it carefully--
In the game in front of you, you can score three goals by seizing the opportunity?
Maybe.
Even if it is counted as five balls, two of the five balls that hit the goal frame can bounce back, which is quite remarkable, because the football hits the goal frame, there is a high probability that it will fly out of the bottom line.
Even with the "Team Mode Lucky BUFF", it is quite remarkable that teammates can get a chance to make up shots, and the only good opportunity was wasted by Owen.
What else is this kicking?
"This won't work!"
When Arsenal attacked again, Zhen Shaolong began to carefully check the 'crisis task', and felt that it was simply not a waste of time, and the handball goal was completed ...... goal."
"A teammate's shot hits the frame or the goalkeeper ......"
"It's in the opponent's penalty area, and there is an opposing player who plays the ball within three meters behind him."
Zhen Shaolong read it several times in a row, and decided to change his thinking and decide to change his way of playing.
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Arsenal are the protagonists on the pitch.
In the 21st minute of the game, Van Persie received the ball in the penalty area, and Cesc Fabregas followed, pressing the line of the penalty area and swinging his left foot.
Shoot hard!
The ball flew straight into the left side of the goal.
Arsenal took a one-goal lead over Newcastle United and the game had just started and they didn't celebrate, but kept their spirits up and continued to dive into the attack, hoping to score another goal to open up the gap.
Newcastle United were suppressed and could only play the occasional counter-attack.
This is also in line with Allardyce's arrangement, they originally played defensive counterattacks, but they didn't expect to be suppressed so badly, and it was difficult to even attack.
But there is still an offense......
Zhen Shaolong also got occasional chances in the front, and in the 25th minute, he received a pass from a teammate at the edge of the penalty area, and then came directly to shoot hard.
Wave your feet!
Kick it off......
After Zhen Shaolong swung his foot, he couldn't kick the force, couldn't control the center of gravity, and almost fell to the ground, and the football was pushed to Rosicky by Gallas with a small force.
Gallas also missed.
The football was lifted a half-high ball and rushed towards Zhen Shaolong's left hand, he reacted in time and waved his hand to dodge, and the ball smashed into his waist and bounced out.
The commentator was suddenly surprised, "Zhen Shaolong's shot failed to hit, as if he kicked the ball to Gallas......"
"This kind of mistake ......"
"Interestingly, Gallas also made a mistake!"
It was just a small episode of the game, which did not attract much attention, and only three minutes later, the same scene played out again, Zhen Shaolong rushed forward with the ball, and then waved his foot at the edge of the penalty area, but he failed to hit the force, and the football rolled towards Toure.
Toure immediately kicked back to goalkeeper Lehmann, I don't know what happened, Toure's shot also missed, but fortunately, the speed of the football was not fast, and he was cut off by Gallas halfway through.
Gallas took two steps forward and kicked the ball to Cesc Fabregas.
The crisis has finally been resolved.
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The small mistakes of Gallas and Toure did not attract much attention, because the defenders were in a hurry to clear the ball and it was difficult to control the direction of the football.
Everyone is still talking about Zhen Shaolong.
Zhen Shaolong still made fewer mistakes on the field, perhaps because he did not cooperate with his teammates much, and most of the football in his hands was directly terminated - either scoring or not scoring.
Now that there are two consecutive mistakes, it is worth discussing, "It seems that Zhen Shaolong is not in good shape!" ”
"I was able to shoot just now!"
"I don't know why he kicked it, but I found out from the beginning that he had a problem with his mental state."
"It's normal, there are always ups and downs in the players' form!"
"It's impossible for anyone to stay in shape for a long time, but it's January and it's so cold, it's good not to get hurt......"
“……”
In many discussions, Sam Allardyce and Arsene Wenger on the sidelines are completely two mindsets.
Allardyce began to worry.
Zhen Shaolong's performance is a little wrong, is it really in a bad state? But Zhen Shaolong's state is not good, the team is suppressed so dismally, and he is still one goal behind, how can he fight for victory?
Arsene Wenger is easy.
Newcastle United has no Zhen Shaolong, and its strength is equivalent to dropping a notch.
This game is much easier than expected!
on the field.
Zhen Shaolong is also thinking, he is not in a state of thinking, the "mistake" is deliberate, the purpose is to let the opposing player play the ball, preferably with a big kick.
After a few times of common sense, he found that "Limit Rebound" is really a BUG skill, as long as the opposing player is in the specified direction, within three meters of the ball, the football will rush towards the arm.
This is a bit of a bug!
But the general passing is meaningless, because the force of the football is insufficient, and it can't bounce into the goal if it hits his arm, and he can't help but sigh, "It's not easy to score goals with your arms by skill!" ”
Newcastle United's wave of attack ended, and the football slowly rolled towards goalkeeper Lehmann in the scramble of Owen and Toure.
Zhen Shaolong also turned around and walked back, continuing to think about what situation could be better to complete the 'arm goal'.
Then.
An accident happened --
Lyman kicked the ball forward, and the football rushed up from the grass like a cannonball, and then hit Zhen Shaolong's arm under his shoulder.
The ball suddenly turned and bounced into the goal.
Zhen Shaolong's body was unstable after being hit by the football, he stumbled to one side, and almost fell to the ground, and he was still at a loss after balancing.
“……”
The fans were also at a loss.
“……”
The referee was also at a loss.
“……”
Lyman, confused.