Chapter 525: The Dutch Old Stronghouse
When Feynod arrived in Valencia a few days in advance, they took the game very seriously, adapted to the weather, adapted to the venue, and the hotel was the best.
Vincent and Valencia don't have the stinginess of the Italians, and all kinds of requirements for Feynod are green lights, that is, the adaptation of the Mestalla stadium, Valencia has given them two chances, and the away team usually has a chance to adapt to the venue before the game, but this time Valencia has given this possible future host face.
However, as far as the players on Feinodard's current books are concerned, in addition to paying attention to Van Hojttenk, Van Persie also has a Danish star Tomasson, and the others are not too unusual in the eyes of Vincent.
The interview before this game did not make any big waves, to be honest, the history of the two teams can't be played, and there is no need to spark hard, after all, this is a League Cup game, if it is the Champions League, maybe it will really give a little spark.
Compared to Feynod's meticulous and thoughtful game, Valencia looked more relaxed and atmospheric, and the same was true in the dressing room.
Fan Shang told the players that it is necessary to calm down, this is an ordinary game, how to pass the ball, how to shoot, how to foul, how to foul, the atmosphere is very relaxed.
Looking at Feynod's side, it was a different story, as manager Donny van Marwijk has been emphasising that the final should be played on his home turf, and how unfortunate it would be if Feynoord fell in the semi-final.
Yes, if Vincent were to be placed in Van Marwijk's position, Vincent would have done the same thing, except that Vincent might have some tactical differences with Van Marwijk.
Today Feinod used their usual 442 tactics, goalkeeper Edwin, four defenders, Christian Gian, Keith Van Wandren, Patrick Bowe and Tomáš Junsa, four midfielders, Bonaventure Kalaw, Boswelt, Shinji Ono, Van Persie, forwards Thomas and Van Hojtink.
This lineup is obviously an attacking lineup, and the midfield four are basically attacking, which is to fight with Valencia in the rhythm of the midfield. From the lineup, Fan Shang also saw that Van Persie didn't seem to be very well treated by the manager, and a generation of strikers could play as a full-back.
Valencia are still in the standard 361 formation, but there are individual positions, with Canizares as the goalkeeper, three defenders, Ayala, Lucio and Delas, six midfielders, Baraja, Albelda, Bellerón, Mendieta, Aimar and Vincent, and striker Toni.
Two changes, the first is that Greek central defender Derras started the game, which is to limit Van Hojdonk, Derras has no other task, just to prevent and get rid of Van Hojdonk.
Vincent's this was an accident, Angulo sprained his knee in the pre-match training room and needed to stay in a hospital bed for two weeks, so it was a chance for Vincent.
To be honest, in the Eredivisie, Feinod's midfielder can really control the field, Shinji Ono and Bosvelt are all players with good skills, and Kalou and Van Persie still have impact, and the midfield is an advantage for them in the Eredivisie.
But in front of Valencia is a little bit of a thing, after the game started, Valencia told the Dutch what is called passing, what is called "CUJU", and the Netherlands is still honest to attack and defend, passing, or the people in the south play more slippery.
Feinold's usual routine is very simple, that is, the midfielder controls the ball a little in the middle, and then gives it to two wings, and then passes from the two wings to the middle, Van Hojjdonk grabs the first point, and Tomasson maneuvers. This set of real tactics is no problem in the Eredivisie, but when it comes to Europe, it is not effective.
Today is the time when Feynoord is not working, after the opening game Feinod really wanted to attack, but after the first attack was cut off by Baraja, the situation of this game was controlled by Valencia.
Feynoord has no midfield, Bosvelt can attack and defend, this game stands in the position of the back, but in front of Valencia's transmission, Bosvelt's defense is like air, either standing in front of the penalty area and not daring to move, or running with the ball.
And Feynoord's other midfielder, Shinji Ono, was originally placed in the starting lineup as a forward midfielder, but he kicked the front midfielder and kicked the back midfield, and Shinji Ono's defense is far worse than his offense, although the speed and strength are good, but this thing is actually useless in front of Valencia who passes the ball, no matter how fast you can have the ball?
The two midfielders fell into the gossip of Valencia's midfield, and Feynod's penalty area was completely exposed, although Valencia is not very good at long-range shots, but no matter what, if there is a leak in this place, Feynoord's central defender must be made up, so that once in and out, Valencia's opportunity is here.
In the 18th minute, Belleron had no one to defend the ball on the penalty line, and at this time he could choose to shoot, but Fan Shang had instructed him before the game that he could not shoot far now, and he could only shoot in the penalty area.
Belleron listened to the command, Vincent did not allow a long-range shot, and he took the ball into the box unguarded, at which point Feinod's centre-back Baowei came up to make up for it.
Belleron looked at Tony very calmly, and then his feet did not stop, his ankle turned, and the ball was passed horizontally, at this time Aimar had already followed, but there was also a Bosvelt beside him, Aimar accelerated before receiving the ball, and then quickly received the ball, and pulled the ball back with his right foot, and Bosvelt, who had been following Aimar at this time, just overtook Aimar, but Bosvelt could no longer brake the car.
By the time Bosvelt stabilized his body and turned to defend Aimar, Aimar had already made a shot, but Bosvelt had no threat, but at this time, Baowei, who was still defending Belleron, slid over, hoping to stop Aymall's shot, Aimar's afterglow was seen, and the originally raised leg was put down, and with a toe lift, he gently picked the ball back to Belleron.
There was no need for Belleron to be polite at this time, he took a step sideways and volleyed directly in the face of this half-high ball.
Volleys from inside the box are always a goalkeeper's nightmare, and today was no exception, with an unguarded Belleron not going to send the ball away.