674. The goal battle in the first half

What's there to watch when Liverpool hosts Arsenal?

Another one-sided massacre 90 minutes later?

Many people think so, after all, in the third round of the league, the Reds, who were still in the run-in period at the time, washed the Emirates Stadium 5-1 in the light rain in London, not to mention that their morale is now high!

In the 19th minute, Liverpool laid siege to Arsenal again, with two long-range shots from Emre Can and Coutinho failing to penetrate the opposition's defence, but the scrambling Arsenal players failed to clear the ball several times, and the football was always controlled at the feet of the Reds players.

Ronshette grabbed the ball at 26 meters and passed diagonally to Firmino, who retreated to the top of the arc of the penalty area, and the Brazilian striker, who felt hot feet, directly flicked horizontally, and made a perfect arc with his right foot!

Once again, Cech looked at the ball and sighed, his vision was even completely blocked by Koscielny and Mertesacker's teammates, where could he see the moment of the shot?!

3-0!

Firmino, who scored two goals, was about to strip to celebrate again, but was pushed down on the turf by the quick-eyed Lonshette:

"Are you ready for a red card break?!"

"F**k, this Brazilian guy almost scared Lao Tzu out of pee!"

Rodgers, who was on the bench, patted his chest hard, let out a sigh, and then cocked Erlang's legs and said to several assistants around him:

"Is this stable?"

Everyone nodded their heads one after another, and each face was filled with a confident smile of three points.

But who would have thought that 20 minutes later, the situation would suddenly turn completely upside down?!

Liverpool, who have three goals in hand, want to slow down the tempo, but Arsenal bottoms out at this time!

In the 21st minute, the away Arsenal formed a shot for the first time in the game, and then ...... And they scored!

The one who sounded the horn for them to counterattack was Aaron Ramsey, known as the "Welsh Grim Reaper"!

This time the attack was extremely simple, Cech stepped forward, Giroud pulled Sako to head the ball at the top of the penalty area, the football was bounced at the feet of Joel Campbell, the 23-year-old turned to protect the ball and slammed a straight shot through the Liverpool backline - don't forget, Sako and Giroud were also humming on the ground as they collided together!

Ramsey appeared in the box at some point, and met the ball with a low shot, almost grazing the post and drilling into the goal!

1-3!

Just two minutes later, Arsenal were on the back of the net again:

Mesut Ozil instigated an offensive in the middle, and an unexpectedly long-distance straight ball swept across the small half of the pitch with a straight stopper, finding two teammates who were in front of the offside position at the same time!

Walcott, Ramsey!

Standing in the back position, Long Shute was a little helpless, this Ramsey, obviously a midfielder, but the forward insertion is more active than Giroud, if he is close to the defense, Liverpool's middle will be defenseless!

Mesut Ozil's through ball was eventually picked up by the quicker Theo Walcott, and in the face of the onrushing goalkeeper Mignolet, the "Little Tiger" opted for a volley that flew high over Mignolet's head and spun towards the goal.

Wenger clenched his fists to cheer himself up, only to see Sarco clear the ball with a header on the goal line......

Arsenal missed a great chance, but their next one was immediately on the lips.

In the 26th minute, Mesut Ozil took a corner kick, and the big-eyed top assister did not choose a high cross, but swept low, flat and fast in front of goal!

The fans in the stands and the commentators in the box didn't even get a clear picture of what was going on in front of goal, and the Arsenal players rushed to the centre circle with their footballs in their arms......

"This goal went in? 2-3? ”

The commentator who couldn't figure out the situation even thought that Liverpool had made it their own, after all, this kind of thing had happened many times and many times......

The subsequent slow motion explained everything, it was not an own goal, but Giroud grabbed the ball with his toes to block the ball into the goal before Sako, and between the lightning and flint, Mignolet didn't even move!

"Arsenal scored two goals in six minutes! Liverpool's lead was just one point left in the blink of an eye, and they paid the price for their carelessness! ”

In the voice of the commentator, Liverpool finally picked up their spirits and ran over Arsenal.

With Ronshit in the midfield, the Reds were far more confident than their opponents, so it quickly became an opportunity.

Henderson split the ball on the left, Coutinho took a few steps and then moved wide to the right, and Firmino crossed down the side, and Lallana, who cut forward at high speed, almost extended the score......

But it was only almost, and the quick-reacting Cech rushed out of the six-yard box before Lallana could kick it, and pressed the ball firmly under him with his own flesh and blood.

An unsuccessful attack did not mean anything, and a few minutes later the red wave returned.

This time Lallana and Firmino switched positions, the former pulled down the side and swept the ball into the box, and Firmino in the middle flanked to respond.

At this time, Firmino's body was still slightly thin, and it was difficult for him to break through directly under Koscielny's close defense, so he could only rely on his foot skills to tear open the gap.

Lallana's pass was touched by Monreal, so there was a noticeable rebound, and Firmino leaned his back against Koscielny before lifting his right foot to unload.

Ronshit has already raised his hand from seven or eight meters away, and as long as the Brazilian gets the ball back, this is the best chance to shoot on goal!

But Firmino obviously didn't see his movements, not to mention that the Brazilian's feet were hot in this match!

The Reds No.11 unloaded the ball with his right foot lightly, while picking up his left foot as he turned...... Volley!

Cech almost broke out in a cold sweat!

But the home fans behind the goal hugged their heads one by one!

Firmino's volley grazed the goal and flew up to the second floor of the stands!

It's still 3-2!

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"Roberto, you can pass it back to me just now."

Long Shute patted his teammate on the shoulder.

Firmino lowered his head a little embarrassed:

"I think I was in good shape today, maybe I can get another one."

Long Shute didn't say anything more, because there was nothing wrong with his teammate's words.

In the absence of Sturridge and Benteke, Firmino is the only striker, and a striker chooses to shoot in the penalty area, even if he is the ball bully, he can only be reminded of one sentence.

As a player...... Who hasn't waved yet?

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In the 40th minute, Liverpool, who had been attacking for more than 10 minutes, finally changed the score, Coutinho's corner found Emre Can in the crowd, and the German teenager also ignored Ronshcht, who was standing at the top of the penalty area, and sent the ball into the goal with a stretched barb!

4-2!

For this little brother's attitude of being so unsightly, Long Shute didn't have any temper.

After all, it was he who took the initiative to choose to become Liverpool's midfielder, and he was bound to sacrifice at the offensive end. As long as he can win consistently, even if he is allowed to be a goalkeeper, he can also be considered......

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The rain is getting heavier and heavier, and there is no sign of stopping.

The facilities at Anfield are relatively old and outdated, not as modern as the Emirates Stadium, and even with its drainage function, the turf is muddy after more than 40 minutes of play.

There were 22 players on the field, everyone was already soaked, and the coaches on the sidelines were ready to make arrangements for the halftime.

But on 43 minutes, Arsenal launched a wave of attacks.

It was the push of right wing-back Bellerin, the fast-moving Spaniard who didn't get too much in the way and Coutinho, who was opposite him, rarely took the initiative to get involved in defence.

It wasn't until he met Moreno, fellow Spaniard, that Bellerin slowed down slightly.

Although Moreno is not known for his defensive ability, Bellerin did not dare to break through, because he has already seen Longshute in place.

So Bellerin simply got up with his feet, ready to hoist the ball into the penalty area, which can also be regarded as a cross.

But his ball bounced just past Moreno's feet as it lifted into the air, narrowly bypassing Ronsvet's defensive zone and turning it into a low cross......

Giroud used his body to carry the seemingly black and hard, but in fact soft French countryman Sacco, led the ball outward with his right foot, and the whole person completed the turn, and then shoveled the ball with his right foot!

Mignolet was not prepared to save at all, just twisted his head slightly, and saw a black shadow jump into the goal!

4-3!

Liverpool's lead has narrowed to one goal again!

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'After Roberto Firmino, Olivier Giroud also scored a brace! And his shot was almost exactly the same as the Brazilian's shot a few minutes earlier! The only difference was that Roberto Firmino's shot flew into the stands and Giroud's shot turned into a goal! ”

Although Zhan Tianjun has a tendency in his heart, he still maintains a relative objectivity when explaining:

"Heavenly King Gaidi Tiger, look at me Giroud! The river demon of Pagoda Town, count him as the most coquettish! Look at the dashing spin volley here, the man, he never disappoints in the difficulty of scoring goals! ”