Chapter 35: I'm Coming!
Everton have won three and lost one of the four Premier League games, second only to Arsenal and Chelsea, who have won all four games, and are third in the standings, which is definitely Everton's highest ranking in recent years. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
Manchester City, on the other hand, have one win, one draw and two defeats, and are in 13th place in the table, which is almost their true level of performance.
Coupled with the fact that Everton is playing at home again, many believe that Everton have a chance to win at home and continue to consolidate their position in the table.
It is with this idea that Moyes chose to send two high school forwards to smash them with headers, which is a bit unreasonable.
But the problem is not nothing, although the two center forwards are full of deterrence in the penalty area, but their age is there, one is 33, one is 34, even if it is not a grandfather, it is also a grandfather, Manchester City's central defenders do not have the idea of respecting the old and loving the young, all kinds of means come out, Ferguson and Campbell are also very uncomfortable.
Moreover, Everton's two full-backs Osman and Carsley are not fast breakthrough strongmen, they can't play the effect of flying on both wings, the cross is unreliable, and the two center forwards can't play their power.
So 20 minutes into the game, Everton had the advantage in midfield but didn't create a real threat.
Judging by these 20 minutes of play, Moyes's tactics can already be declared a failure.
Of course, Everton defended well, and City were able to threaten the Toffees despite a couple of quick counter-attacks.
Vardy sat bored on the pitch, his eyes glancing at the away team's bench from time to time, and like himself, Sun Jihai did not start today and sat on the bench.
I couldn't help but have a thought, if I and Sun Jihai played at the same time, then this game was a "derby"?
How can you be considered an "egg man" yourself, right?
was thinking about it in his head, but the situation on the field suddenly stormed, Manchester City suddenly strengthened the physical confrontation, the midfield's pressing was also more proactive, coupled with the seemingly deliberate foul action, the Everton midfielder was a little overwhelmed.
Cahill took the ball and was directly knocked down by the opponent, and the ball was passed to Ferguson's feet by Cahill at that moment, but Ferguson was immediately knocked to the ground.
In the Premier League, which focuses on physical confrontation, there are some actions that the referee will completely ignore, as long as they are not in key positions and there are no bad foul actions, then they can turn a blind eye.
The referee on duty did not say anything, Cahill and Graveson were still protesting to the referee, but Manchester City took advantage of the moment to play a quick attack, hitting the ball into the Everton box with three strikes and two strikes, and finally Anelka fired a powerful shot.
No one thought that Everton, who had attacked fiercely just now, would fall behind like this!
The fans in the stands burst into earth-shattering boos, they were not satisfied with City's goal, and even more so with the referee's decision, which would not have happened if Manchester City had been fouled.
Vardy jumped up from the bench, and he wanted to rush into the field to find the referee theory when he couldn't control his temper, but before he could go crazy, he was hugged by his teammates behind him and couldn't break free.
"Calm down, Jamie! It doesn't help you to protest, don't you see that the captain and Tim are next to the referee! ”
Vardy took a deep breath and tried to calm himself, but there was still a lingering breath in his chest that could not dissipate, making his expression look a little hideous.
There is definitely a problem with the referee!
That's the only thought on Vardy's mind at this time!
Even if the Premier League pays attention to fast-paced and confrontation, the level of defensive action just now can be punished for fouls, and this is Everton's home stadium, so the penalty should be more tendentious.
But as a result, the referee actually stood on Manchester City's side!
No problem!
"It's disgusting, don't let me see this guy in the future, or I'll beat him out!" Vardy could only stand on the sidelines and secretly let out harsh words.
Everton's protest was null and void, and the game continued with Everton kicking off in midfield.
Moyes still complained to the fourth official, maybe it can't change the reality of the score behind, but at least it can put some pressure on the referee team, this is Goodison Park, Everton's home stadium, and no one else can be allowed to be so presumptuous.
After the resumption of the game, Everton's attack began to become more ferocious, whether it was the result of falling behind or the scale of the referee, they were infuriated and must not rest on their laurels.
The two full-backs stepped up the assist, went down to the bottom, and the 45-degree cross was always flying over the City penalty area, where the air alarm was sounded!
Seeing that Everton's attack was too strong, Manchester City gradually began to retract the formation, stabilize the defense, and strive to maintain the lead of this goal.
Although the scene was tense, Everton's real threat of attack was always limited, and Keegan stood on the sidelines from time to time with a smug look at Moyes, as if to say, "Sample, see what else you have to do this time!" ”
The game time passed little by little, and before you knew it, the first half was over, and Everton could not change the score and returned to the dressing room with a one-goal disadvantage.
Vardy still did not go into the dressing room with his main players to listen to Moyes's rants, but continued to warm up on the sidelines, and he felt that according to this situation, it might not be long before he could come off the bench.
Obviously, Moyes's twin-tower tactics have failed, the attack in front is unfavorable, and he must make adjustments, can he still have a chance?
Secretly prepared, he has promoted the offensive characteristics super bench to (Lv3), and the substitute is like a divine help, and he doesn't kill a lot?
Moyes didn't make any adjustments at the start of the second half, and it was clear that he was still a man who didn't die with his own tactics, a man who didn't hit the south wall and didn't look back.
But after 10 minutes, Moyes couldn't hold back, there was no way, Campbell's performance on the field was like a lump. , the header can't grab the point, the speed is not good, and the foot can't hold the ball, and directly becomes Everton's offensive finisher.
Without saying anything, with a wave of his hand, Moyes finally made the right decision - Campbell went off and Jamie Vardy came on.
Well, after McFadden, another victim of Vardy's ascension appeared.
As Jamie Vardy stood on the sideline and the fourth official's substitution card was raised, the stands erupted in enthusiastic cheers, even if it was just a game off the bench, but his name was already circulating among the fan base.
In the eyes of many, Vardy has a lucky aura of his own, and he can bring victory to Everton when he appears, although this is a superstitious statement, but it is very marketable.
Vardy and Campbell hugged and kissed the turf before rushing onto the pitch!
I'm coming!