Chapter 268 leads

April 9, Wardway Stadium, the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals!

Luton Town host Wolfsburg!!

The Wowway Stadium was packed, and the atmosphere on the pitch had reached its peak before the players from both sides had even come out.

Fans held various slogans and waved flags, waiting for the game to begin.

Luton fans will undoubtedly be excited as they will be in the semi-finals of the Europa League after this game – and they will expect Luton to lose! They have absolute confidence in Gao Bo and in the players.

And, more importantly, if Luton can go one step further, they will reach the Europa League final in history!

The winner of the Europa League, that is also the European champion!!

"We want the European champion!!!"

Before the start of the game, a young Luton fan held a sign aloft, and on this piece of cardboard, the slogan written in black marker pen was particularly eye-catching!

"It's Luton's ambition!! Will they be able to work miracles??? ”

Lightkinson appeared in the commentary box in the stands, and next to him was still the English football legend Redknapp!

"As long as they get to the semi-finals, then go further! That's the final!! When it comes to the finals, anything can happen!! Redknapp said.

"In fact, the biggest test was in the semi-finals!! Luton Town will face the biggest test in the semi-finals, as a dark horse, can they go all the way!! ”

Lightkinson doesn't seem to have talked much about this match, perhaps because there is not much suspense about this match.

With a two-goal lead over the opposition and four away goals, how could Luton lose with such a big advantage?

So before the start of this game, the English media generally believed that it was a game with no suspense.

And the media on the German side cheered up Wolfsburg for several days in a row.

“..... In any case, Luton's base is only a third-tier team, and although they look to have a considerable advantage right now, Wolfsburg are not without the possibility of qualifying if analyzed carefully. They lost 4-2 at home to Luton Town, but we take a look at Wolfsburg's recent form – they've always been beaten one big defeat after another! This frequency of wins and losses may be definitely good news for Wolfsburg fans! Deutsche Sport wrote in the newspaper.

Kostner didn't give up either.

"Our goal is to beat them by more than three goals!!

Kostner emphasised in the locker room.

At this time, in the home team's locker room, Gao Bo was also doing the final pre-game mobilization.

"The only thing I need to stress is that you can't take the enemy lightly!! Don't be fooled by this score!! Gao Bo emphasized.

'They only need to be three goals ahead of us to qualify. Is a three-goal lead huge? ”

"At first glance, it does look like an advantage, but what if you put it in a ninety minute time?"

"If we are reversed, I'm afraid this fight will be the most humiliating scene of your career!"

"So!! Don't take it lightly!! Concentration !! Bear down!! At home....... Beat them!! ”

Gao Bo shouted with a fist.

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As soon as the game began, Wolfsburg pressed aggressively.

This is not surprising, it is something that everyone can expect.

The only way left in Wolfsburg's situation now is to storm the storm!

Gobo knew that, of course, so Luton were ready to defend from the start.

Hassan Ali started in place of Adam in a tweak to strengthen the midfield defence.

The close proximity between the defenders and the presence of two midfielders on the flanks made it almost difficult for Wolfsburg to open gaps.

"Although Wolfsburg is attacking now, it is difficult for Wolfsburg to develop the ball forward in the face of Luton's defense!"

"The pressure on Wolfsburg's ball-handler is still very high, Luton's defense is very resilient, and it is not blindly set up at the back, even if Wolfsburg passes the ball back to the back, Luton's players will press quickly and press Wolfsburg's ball-handler!" Redknapp said.

"One of the obvious characteristics of Gao Bo's team is that whether they are attacking or defending, there is a strict distance between the three lines, a close three-line coordination and the discipline of the overall movement, these are the tactical characteristics that Gao Bo has established in Luton with a distinct personal character!"

On the field, Wolfsburg attacked with the ball but did not pose a threat, and the pace of the game on the field was not fast. So the two commentators put the game behind for the time being.

The Wolfsburg game did start off with a lot of momentum, but they didn't create much of a threat.

They wanted to create crosses on the flanks, but Luton's players were so tight that they couldn't find a chance to get their feet up.

VfL Wolfsburg tried to get the pace up but found they couldn't get away from the close marking of the Luton players anyway.

Ten minutes passed in this rhythm.

In the 11th minute of the game, Dzeko recovered the ball in the midfield, Misimimovic passed the ball to Dzeko, and then pulled it on his own to try to take away some defenders.

Jeffrey followed closely at centre-back, while left wing-back Sandro went to fill his position and Hassan Ali reverted to the left-back position.

Luton's players are also very aware of complementing each other's defenses.

Dzeko tried to turn, but he leaned on his back and then forced the ball to turn.

Dzeko did complete the turn, but he lost the ball!

Just as he turned, N'Golo Kante had already rushed up and cut off the ball!!

'Luton's counter-attacking !!'

The two of Lightkinson, who were still chatting, immediately cheered up!!

Because Wolfsburg pressed very high, Kante simply carried the ball forward after the break, and after attracting the attention of Wolfsburg's defender Josue, passed the ball to Griezmann!!

Griezmann picked the ball directly behind the Wolfsburg defense in the diagonal direction without stopping the ball, and then he continued to accelerate forward and run wildly!

Jamie Vardy burst out of the back line!!

'Jamie Vardy takes the ball!! It's almost a one-shot !! ”

Vardy dribbled forward and into the box!

Centre-back Barzagli followed closely, Vardy's main foot was right-footed, and at this time he was on the left side of the box, and Vardy was not too sure if he shot with his left foot.

But Luton's counter-attack wasn't just Vardy!

Vardy picks up his left foot and is about to volley!!

Goalkeeper Lenz was at the near post and blocked Jamie Vardy's shot!

However, Vardy only feinted this time, and after his left foot fell, he took another step forward!

This allowed Vardy to find the way to pass the ball and he swept the ball with his left foot towards the middle!!

Griezmann has already rushed up!!

Another centre-back, Madelen, did not keep up with Griezmann!

Griezmann pushes with his right foot and the ball flies into the empty goal!

1 to 0!

Luton Town lead at home!