Chapter 154: No Fear
Alexander blocked Sheffield United's must-have goal on the goal-line line and the Coventry fans erupted in cheers. George Sr. breathed a sigh of relief and sat back in the coach's seat.
Sheffield United manager Warnock was annoyed: "Damn! Just a little bit! ”
For the first 20 minutes of the second half, Sheffield United were like a hammer, firmly pressing Coventry into their own half.
Coventry can only defend desperately, defend and defend again. They have little to fight back.
In the 21st minute of the first half, the Sheffield United winger smashed the ball at 45 degrees and changed direction and burst into the penalty area. Coventry's defence is underway!
They missed the Sheffield United No.8 no-player defence!
The Sheffield United winger spotted his team-mate's gap and crossed lightly from a tight angle. No. 8 plugs in and is about to pull out his foot and shoot! At a distance of 15 meters from the goal, at a 45-degree angle, if the number 8 completes the shot, most of the goals are likely to go in!
In desperation, Coventry's defender Harry could only pull Sheffield United's No. 8 in the penalty area!
Sheffield United's No.8 was in the midst of a rapid sprint when he was thrown off balance by this pull. He didn't grab the first point.
However, all this did not escape the eyes of the judge!
"Toot ~" The referee's whistle sounded! He pointed to the penalty spot in the Coventry penalty area! The referee awarded a penalty!
At the same time, the referee walked up to Coventry defender Harry and pulled out the red card without hesitation!
A penalty, a penalty! Sheffield United fans finally let out a bad breath! They erupted in cheers from the stands.
Liu Yun ran over and patted Harry on the shoulder, he comforted Harry and said, "It's okay Harry, after all, you prevented a must-score!" Don't argue with the referee, just get off the field. ”
During this time, Liu Yun has completely become the big brother of Coventry players with his amazing performance in several games.
Harry smiled wryly.
Now the Coventry team's only remaining hope is pinned on young goalkeeper Ruan.
The referee placed the ball on the penalty spot. The Sheffield United captain walked to the penalty spot to take the penalty.
Ru'an muttered, "Merciful Lord, you are my strength, please help me." Lord, I believe in you, and don't put me to shame. Don't let the enemy play a triumphant song on me. The Lord is my strength, my refuge, my tower and liberator, my shield 。。。。。! ”
After Ruan finished praying, the captain of Sheffield United took a few steps back and took a deep breath. Run-up, shoot!
The ball hits the bottom right corner of the goal. However, Ruan pounced on the left side of the goal! His judgment was wrong!
The ball went into the net!
"Yay~~~~~~~~~" Sheffield United fans erupted in cheers.
Now it was Sheffield United's manager's turn Warnock to breathe a sigh of relief. Finally took the lead again. With this in the situation, it was only a matter of time before Sheffield United won the game.
"Toot ~" The referee's whistle sounded, but his hand did not point to the middle circle! Goal, invalid?
It turned out that at the moment when the Sheffield United captain shot the goal, a Sheffield United player rushed into the penalty area first!
The goal is invalid! Re-free throws!
Sheffield United fans and manager Warnock were nothing short of joy.
The Sheffield United captain and a group of players directly surrounded the referee to argue.
The referee was unmoved, his hand resting on the pocket of his right chest. The meaning is obvious, and I'm going to have to pull out the cards if I pester me again.
The big-mouthed Dunphy in the commentary table said a fair word. He let the director replay it in slow motion: "Look, a player did rush into the box a moment before the Sheffield United captain touched the ball. The referee's decision was fair. ”
On the pitch, the Sheffield United players also knew it would be futile to argue. Anyway, the penalty kick is heavy, and you still have a good chance to regain the lead!
The Sheffield United captain walked to the penalty spot again.
Ruan also prayed again in his heart: "Merciful Lord, I will not be afraid and will not give in. Please give me the agility of an eagle! ”
Sheffield United captain runs, shoots!
Ruan made a right-sided flutter again! The Sheffield United captain's penalty goes straight to the right of the goal!
Ruan judged the right position! He pounced on the ball, and he pressed it tightly under him!
"Yay~~~~~~~~" Coventry fans cheered! Although one person was sent off, the score on the field was still 1:1 draw! As long as it's a draw, there's a chance to fight back!
Ruan, a young goalkeeper in his early twenties, held the ball in both hands and first whispered, "Thank you, my lord!" ”
Then he let out a hoarse roar!
Alexander and Liu Yun invariably gave a thumbs up to Ru An.
Fat Bob explained: "It seems that Coventry has the strongest spear - the old lieutenant Liu, and the strongest shield - the young goalkeeper Ru'an. ”
The big-mouthed Dunphy smiled: "That's right! Ruan had a great performance in this game. Under the bombardment of Sheffield United, several must-score saves. This time it was a penalty saved! What a promising young player! ”
On the re-serve, Coventry was demoralised despite being sent off.
At this time, the fourth official raised the substitution card.
George Sr. decisively adjusted the lineup, replacing striker Manla with a defender.
Now that Coventry are firmly pressed in their own half by Sheffield United, Manla really can't find a chance up front. Instead of making him wait for an opportunity in the front court, it is better to replace him and replace him with a defender to strengthen the defense.
Sheffield United lost their morale after missing a penalty. The quality of the offense is also getting worse and worse. The only few shots on goal were also flown off by the striker. However, they remained firmly in possession.
Minutes and seconds passed.
Alexander, Liu Yun, and a group of Coventry players almost used up their strength. Defend, defend, defend. Be sure to hold on! Liu Yun felt like his legs were filled with lead. He has a bad heart, which may be a precursor to physical exhaustion.
Finally, the second half went to stoppage time.
The format of the FA Cup is strange. In the knockout round before the semi-finals, if the two sides draw in regular time, there will be no extra time and penalty shootouts, and the game will end directly, and there will be a replay three days later. A 90-minute draw in the replay will take place before extra time and penalty shootouts.
Sheffield United fans are already furious. Facing the ninth-placed League Two team, Sheffield United, as the leader of League One, did not end the battle in 90 minutes of regular time! Some Sheffield United fans have already started to leave the stadium early. They are ready to support their team in the next rematch.
Even Sheffield United's team doctors began packing up their medical kits and waited for the referee to blow the whistle for the end of the game.
They forgot one thing. On the football field, who dares to say victory or defeat until the last second?
There was three minutes of stoppage time in the second half. In the last minute, Sheffield United got the chance to attack!
Sheffield United attacked, the winger crossed the ball across the middle, which was confiscated by goalkeeper Ruan. The ball changes hands!
Ruan didn't blindly open his hand and throw the ball. He made a push forward motion and motioned for his teammates to move forward.
As the captain, Liu Yun understood, and he shouted: "Press!" ”