Chapter 228 Defending doesn't mean giving up the offense

"Audience friends! Welcome to the second leg of the 2009-2010 Europa League quarter-finals! Luton Town host Ajax!! ”

Lesskinson was also in the commentary box in the stands, and the game wasn't really the focus of the round.

Because at the same time, Everton faced Juventus at home, which was a key match in this round of the Europa League, and Everton drew 1-1 away from Juventus, but this score still retains a very big suspense, compared to this game that seems to have little suspense, Everton's game seems to be more worthy of attention!

However, Lightkinson still asked to explain the game, because in his opinion, what if Everton eliminated Juventus? Everton are also a Premier League-level team, and there is not much to say about their reach for the last 16.

Normal operation only!

And Gao Bo led the third-tier team Luton to the round of 16, which is the real coquettish!

Letkinson wants to see how far Luton can go in the Europa League this season!

"Judging from the starting list, Coach Gao Bo has unprecedentedly discharged a formation of five defenders! It's iron-hearted, playing defensive and counter-attacking at home!! Lightkinson said.

"Actually, it's just a dead end! The 3-1 away game gives them the right to do so, but does Gao Bo really not think about attacking at all? Redknapp said.

Players from both sides were already on the pitch, and the pre-match series of ceremonies ended and the game began quickly.

As expected, Luton were picked up at the start of the game.

Ajax, who was pressing hard, was facing a turtle formation, and in the face of such a lineup, Ajax didn't even know what to say for a while.

Whether in the middle or on the wings, Ajax's players faced a dense crowd.

'Luton Town have a good iron formation and Ajax will really have a hard time playing against such a defence,' said Lightkinson.

The pace of the game became very slow at this point.

Ajax can pass the ball in midfield, but when they try to move forward, they are met with strong resistance from Luton!

In fact, on the defensive end, players must constantly adjust their positions according to the ball and the position of the opposing player, and they need to constantly grab, fill and move, and the physical consumption is greater than that of the offensive players.

Therefore, Gao Bo still used the physical fitness card in this game, and any tactic requires physical strength to support, and Gao Bo is more and more able to realize this.

Ajax's attack met with strong resistance and Schmeichel was not under much pressure under the protection of the backline.

And the first shot on target in the game actually came from Luton who put on a stubborn posture!

In the sixth minute, N'Golo Kante broke the ball in midfield and played directly behind the Ajax defence, and then Jamie Vardy's speed came into play.

He had a long-range shot from outside the box just before the centre-backs tackled! Forced Ajax goalkeeper Stekelenburg to make a save, leaving the Ajax fans in a cold sweat!

'Ajax have to be careful, if they don't think Luton have any attacking power at all, look at Jamie Vardy's shot!!' Lesskinson almost got to his feet, Vardy's shot was pretty good, and Stekelenberg's save was thrilling, and if he had been a little slower, Ajax would have been completely cold.

"Antoine Griezmann has stolen a lot of the limelight from Vardy this season, but if you just look at Vardy's performances, he is even better than he was in the second division last season! In the league, he is currently the league's Golden Boot! Jamie Vardy has scored 27 goals in 30 league games, while his team-mate Antoine Griezmann is second in the scorers' charts with 21 goals, and Vardy has maintained his high scoring efficiency. With his outstanding performances in the Europa League this season, Jamie Vardy, who only plays in the third division, has caught Capello's eye and he has been named in England's training squad, which means that he can even be included in the England squad at the 2010 World Cup! ”

"Why not? Look at how he performs against these big teams in the Europa League, and as long as he keeps up his current form, I even think he will be Rooney's best partner! Redknapp said.

It is true that England is short of strikers now, otherwise old players such as Defoe and Crouch will not get any opportunities at all.

Jamie Vardy is undoubtedly a good striker option, young, fast and goal-efficient.

The only problem was that Vardy played in the third tier, but now that's not a problem – just look at Vardy's performances in the Europa League!

It's the Europa League, and any of the teams above are at least Premier League level teams!

Martin York, who was on the sidelines, was also taken aback, knowing that he was relieved to see the goalkeeper save the ball.

But then came Luton's corner, and when Martin York saw all three of Luton's centre-backs in the box, he felt something was wrong.

Gao Bo was also on the sidelines.

Set-pieces!!

This is also the focus of the team's rehearsal during this time....

Gao Bo doesn't plan to attack the opponent, but that doesn't mean he has given up on attacking!

In addition to counter-attacking, the team also had to take advantage of set-piece opportunities.

Antoine Griezmann is not there, and it is captain Kevin Keane who is in charge of the penalty!

Kevin Keane sent the ball straight to the middle!

Saul Campbell, George Parker, Jeffrey!

One thing that the three centre-backs have in common is that they all have good headers.

It's not that Gobo prefers a good centre-back with a header, but in an environment like League One, if you're going to use Mascherano to play centre-back...... It's a beautiful picture.

It's the league environment that dictates the style of the centre-backs, and as a result, when all three of the tall centre-backs are present in the Ajax penalty area, the Ajax players have to focus on them.

But no one in the middle hit the ball!

Back point!!

Jamie Vardy made a lap in the box and slotted in from the back post!

When he jumped high, the defenders were still in the process of catching up!

“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL！！！！！！！！”

Mr. Lightkinson jumped from the commentary seat.

At this point, Jamie Vardy's close-range header left the goalkeeper helpless!!

By the time the ball crashed into the net, Jamie Vardy had already run towards the corner flag with open arms.

The fans were cheering and the players were chasing and celebrating.

Gao Bo pulled his hand out of his trouser pocket.

Hold on.... It doesn't mean giving up the attack!