Chapter 111. Netherlands National Derby (4)

"The national derby was truly spectacular, with only 23 minutes into the first half and both teams having already scored a wonderful goal each, this time for Feyenoord by the 94-year-old Berchus, who also scored his first goal of the season! It was also a goal he scored for Feyenoord! It was a goal that impressed him enough, because the first goal of his Feyenoord career came in such an important match as the national derby! ”

Wright said in an impassioned tone, no matter how the youngster performs in the future, at least for now, he is a hero in the hearts of this team and fans!

"Feyenoord's corner kick tactics this time can be said to be perfect, they first attracted everyone to the back point, and then suddenly came to the front point after the corner kick, which completely broke up the Ajax defense, and Burghus was completely unmarked at the back point, because at the most critical time, Mosanhide chose to defend Pelle with his teammates, this choice is not wrong, it can only be said that Feyenoord almost perfectly used the advantage of his team's height, this corner kick tactics are so beautiful!"

Van Derst generously gave his own praise, and this corner kick tactic is a classic!

Feyenoord's coach Koeman was excited to run on the sidelines at the moment of the team's goal, the team's goal made him breathe a sigh of relief, and made him full of confidence in this game, as long as they stick to this style of play, they will be able to take the lead sooner or later!

On the other side, Armand immediately proposed to Frank de Boer: "We can't let them play with us so slowly, we have to regain the initiative in the midfield!" ”

Frank de Boer nodded, Feyenoord's team is different from other teams, they have a high altitude in the front, but they are not fast, and if they press up, they are not afraid of the opponent to counterattack.

"Since you think you can wrestle with us in midfield, let's give it a try!"

Frank de Boer glanced at the excited Coman next to him, and without hesitation, called Eriksen to the sidelines and explained the new tactical set-up.

And the two teams that returned to the game began to fight fiercely for control of the midfield. For Ajax, they realised that the slow style of play that they had when they controlled the midfield not only failed to counter-attack, but also put a lot of pressure on their own defence, and for Feyenoord, the goal gave them a taste of sweetness and strengthened their determination to continue this style of play. So the two sides began to constantly tug at each other around the midfield.

However, because Ajax was clearly stronger than their opponents in midfield, Feyenoord began to foul frantically again, trying to regain control of the midfield as before, but this time the Ajax players did not back down at all! So by the end of the first half, Feyenoord had already received yellow cards for three players, and the first half of the game also ended in a somewhat dull tug-of-war between the two sides.

Koeman stood by the tunnel and encouraged his players one by one.

In his heart, he was full of dissatisfaction with Frank De Boer and the result of the first half, and in his opinion, if Feyenoord's midfield could be a little stronger, then this game Ajax would have been played a long time ago!

It's a pity that there are no ifs in football games.

On the other side, Frank de Boer has returned to the dressing room, if he knows what Koeman thinks, he will definitely scoff at it, if everyone is like this, this game will not be played, you will decide the result!

The Ajax players walked back to the dressing room one by one a little tired, after all, it was a national derby, the game was obviously much more intense than the usual Eredivisie, and the players were more excited, just in the first half of the game, it has already made many players feel a little tired, especially the midfielders, they and the opponent in the midfield in a continuous see-saw, very physically exhausting.

Li Lin thinks it's okay, although he often helps to return to the midfield to participate in defense, but compared to the midfielders, it is much better.

"How's it going, is it okay?"

In front of Li Lin, Eriksen took off his sneakers and socks, and was receiving massage and ice from the team doctor, and he was taken care of by his opponent in the first half, and you can see how fierce the physical confrontation between the two sides was in the first half from his somewhat black and blue ankles.

"It's okay, it's just that the flesh hurts, and I didn't kick the bone."

Eriksen had a happy expression on his face, no player wants to be bothered by injuries, but sometimes as a player's professionalism, he has to do some actions that are easy to get injured, fortunately, he only suffered a little skin injury.

On Dutch TV, Wright stretched his waist widely, his face slightly tired. The first half of the game was so intense that he kept a position to explain the first half, and now his entire upper body is numb.

Next to him, Vanderstein was similar, rubbing his waist while drinking hot water in his hand.

They have a very short break, and they have to hurry.

Soon, the two of them returned to the commentary table again.

"Before this game, everyone knew it was going to be a Mars vs. Earth contest, but when it came to the game, both teams did not disappoint us and the fans, whether it was two wonderful goals from both sides or the wrestling in midfield, it proved that it was a high-level and wonderful game!"

Wright's voice was full of passion, and as soon as he returned to the commentary table, he would always be the neutral narrator.

"We can also imagine that in the second half the two sides will continue to fight for control of the midfield, both sides understand what control of the midfield means to them, but such a battle may not be won for a long time. So if any team can score a quick goal at the start of the second half, the balance of victory and defeat in this game may be tilted! ”

Vanderst put forward his own idea, yes, since both sides are in the middle of the field, and Feyenoord's players are still carrying three yellow cards, then at the beginning of the second half, it has become the key to this game, who can take advantage of the beginning of the second half, both players have not fully entered the state when the first goal is scored, especially Feyenoord's side, then the situation is completely different!

As Van der Stein thought, Coman knows very well that if this stalemate continues, it will definitely be his team that will not be able to hold on in the end, but if his team can preemptively exceed the score in the second half, then they will undoubtedly take the initiative in the second half!

In the second half, be sure to grab a goal!