Chapter 110. Dutch National Derby (III)
When a former talented player from the outside doesn't develop well and comes back to the team, it's hard to understand that feeling inside.
Babbel is in such a situation.
In his eyes, the young geniuses who are now in the limelight are full of his former shadow, he has also been touted in the media, he has also galloped on the field, and he used to be the most dazzling star of this club, but unfortunately, everything has become different, he is no longer the young genius of the year, and this club is no longer the club of the year.
"It's okay, the game has just begun, and I have a lot of time and opportunities!"
Li Lin took the initiative to walk up and patted the big brother on the back, although Babbel is very low-key in the team, he rarely communicates with other players, and he always has a cold face. But everyone can feel that he is actually a person with a good personality, maybe the British years are too grinding, and he has been tempered into this introverted appearance.
Babbel nodded, a hint of determination flashed on his face, he is a player who has experienced ups and downs and seen big scenes, how can he lose confidence because he missed a chance!
Although this counterattack failed to break the Feyenoord goal, it was a wake-up call to the opponent, never underestimate the sharpness of Ajax's attack, at least in the Eredivisie, no team can compare to the current Ajax.
'Babbel missed the chance to create a dream start for his team, and he was almost able to help the team lead 2-0 before the first 10 minutes, but this counter-attack has already taught Feyenoord's players that if you give the opponent the slightest chance, it can lead to the team conceding a goal!
Wright also regretted that Babel's one-on-one goal did not go further, which is definitely a golden opportunity for Ajax!
"I don't think Feyenoord still has to force control of the midfield at the cost of physical strength and fouls, Feyenoord can slow down some tempo, although they are behind, but there is no need to rush at all, their configuration in the front court is suitable for positional warfare, they can come and play with Ajax slowly, and the speed of pressing in the midfield is not their strong point for Feyenoord!"
Van Dest's view coincides with Koeman's next tactical arrangement, realizing that the team is a little anxious after conceding the goal, Coman stood on the sidelines and signaled the players to slow down, if both sides play slowly, then it must be Feyenoord who has the advantage, their height advantage in the front court is too obvious, on the other hand, on the side of Ajax, because Borigut did not play, the lineup itself relies on rapid frontcourt advancement and counterattack, once caught in the positional battle, Babel obviously does not have such a strong fulcrum role as Borigott.
And the Feyenoord players, who had been attacking for a while, also came out of the somewhat anxious state of mind when they were scored at the beginning of the game, and began to slow down the tempo.
Looking at the back and forth of Clathi, Lilldan and Iames in midfield, the Ajax players had no choice but to wait patiently for their opponents to make mistakes, after all, they were the leading side, and Feyenoord would have to attack sooner or later.
Li Lin has withdrawn from the forward position to participate in the midfield to participate in the defense, of course, he wants to see if there is a chance to grab a ball, just when he patiently observed, a chance appeared in front of him.
Midfielder Lildan received a return pass from Ymes, took the ball back, took two steps and then passed the ball to Krassi on the other side, and it was at this time that Li Lin suddenly rushed up at almost four o'clock to try to grab the ball!
"Be careful!"
Clasea heard the exclamation of his teammates, only to feel that his eyes were dark, as a back he subconsciously turned his body sideways, trying to protect the ball at his feet, just after he completed this action, Li Lin rushed over, did not have a chance to brake, and suddenly flipped the opponent to the ground.
Li Lin's foul!
Referee Nehus walked over and warned Li Lin, who was a little big.
Standing in front of the ball to prevent the opponent from sending a free kick quickly, Li Lin was a little depressed, firstly because he did not grab the ball, and secondly, he gave the opponent a chance to take a free kick, even if the ball was near the arc of the center circle, but the head coach Frank de Boer had repeatedly emphasized before the game that he should try not to give the opponent a chance to take a free kick, after all, the opponent has an absolute advantage in altitude.
"But this ball is so far away, you can't just hang it into the penalty area!"
Thinking so in his heart, Li Lin slowly stepped back, only to see Cracy drive the ball directly to the left side, and Indy on the left side crossed directly before the defender came up!
"Good chance!"
High school striker Pelle saw the line of the ball, his eyes lit up, he moved left and right slightly, trying to confuse Aldeveld's judgment, and then directly put his arm on Aldeveld's neck, and jumped high with his thigh, directly facing the incoming ball with a header!
Vermeer was very focused at this time, and at the moment of Pelle's header, he judged the shooting line of the ball, his body soared into the air, and his ape arm was lightly relaxed, and this header was resolved!
Seeing that the goal did not go in, the home fans were stunned, and then gave Pelle a warm applause!
Pelle shook his head a little disappointed, the feeling of this ball top is very good, he originally thought that this ball was there!
Li Lin stuck out his tongue, a little scared in his heart, and was even more shocked by the opponent's ability to compete for the top, but this kind of five-to-five ball Pelle completely pressed Aldeveld under him, fully showing his ability to dominate the air.
Frank de Boer was a little anxious on the sidelines to reiterate the principles of defence to the defenders, and the opponents were getting a little nervous about winning set-pieces in succession.
Corner kick!
Right winger Vihawk comes to handle the corner.
The Feyenoord players were frantically squeezing towards the back post in the penalty area, forcing the Ajax defenders to follow suit.
At this point, Vihawk sent the ball out.
In an instant, all the Feyenoord attacking players in the penalty area rushed towards the front point, Aldveld tried hard to suppress the behemoth next to him, but the huge force from the opponent almost knocked him over, at this time, seeing that Pelle was about to top the ball, Mosanyid rushed out from behind, jumping up, while trying to use his body to press the opponent down.
This time the defense was very crucial, under the defense of the two central defenders, Pelle could not get the ball, but because everyone came to grab the front point, the ball flew to the back post without hindrance!
"Not good!"
Vermeer, who had also been attracted to the front point before, realized that the situation was not right, and subconsciously wanted to move to the back point, but at this moment, his eyes were dark, and he subconsciously made a save, but it was too late!
Berchus!
The 20-year-old young winger equalised for Feyenoord in the 23rd minute! Score with a light cushion in front of goal!
Ajax repeatedly watched out for their opponents' aerial superiority and set-pieces, but they still suffered on this!