Chapter 61. The Great War (5)
There's probably nothing more frustrating in football than conceding a late goal, but what Ajax have to face now is probably even more frustrating than that, because they could concede another goal and concede the game altogether at any given moment.
Off the pitch, Frank De Boer thought about it and decided to wait and see, and this wait was Dortmund's second goal.
"87 minutes! Towards the end of the game, Lewandowski's clever shot from inside the box brought Ajax's entire effort to naught, and he helped Dortmund to take the lead, and he is now undoubtedly the hero of the city! ”
Wright said with emotion, his face was full of regret, for Ajax, in such a group of death, every game won can add a heavy weight to their qualification, but it seems that this weight may be taken away by others.
"Now Ajax has no way out, they can only give it a go, Coach Frank no longer hesitates this time, Borigott was replaced in the last moments, but does Ajax really have a chance?"
Vanderstöt's question also rose in the hearts of the Ajax players at this time, everyone's face was full of fatigue and loss, each standing in place, watching each other celebrate wildly, feeling the cheers of the home fans, a trace of despair rose in everyone's hearts, do we still have a chance?
At this time, the veteran of the team stepped up.
"Hey, hey, hey! Lift up the spirits! ”
Paulson clapped his hands hard and shouted loudly, hoping that the rest of his teammates would notice him.
"We still have time, we held on for the whole game, how can we give up at this time! Work hard, and finally fight hard! ”
Paulsen's words were echoed by Eriksen and Borrigot, who had just been substituted, and the two of them also worked hard to cheer everyone on.
Li Lin stood alone in the midfield, his physical strength was close to overdraft, he just stood in place, looking at the fans of Ajax from a distance, where the fans were still sparing no effort to sing songs to encourage their morale, they were still cheering for the boys on the field, they had not given up yet!
Slowly adjusters breathe, exhale, inhale, exhale, inhale, Li Lin understands that they only have one last chance!
The game continued, and on the sidelines, the fourth official held up a sign for substitutions, and Dortmund opted for substitutions.
"In the final moments of the game, coach Klopp started to stall for time in this way, Schiebert came on for Gotze, Leitner came on for Gundogan, and these two substitutions took up two minutes of Ajax's time, leaving Ajax with little time."
On the court, Li Lin took the ball and faced Leitner, who had just come on the court.
Leitner is undoubtedly very nervous at this time, although time is running out, but no one can relax, because no one wants to cause the team to concede a goal in the last minute because of himself, and now Leitner undoubtedly thinks the same.
He stared at Li Lin's feet tightly, he could feel the heaviness of the other party's steps, but he didn't dare to be careless, and in the next moment, Li Lin moved.
Li Lin pedaled a bicycle in the most concise way, and shook it to the young Leitner opposite, just when the other party lost his center of gravity and saw that Li Lin was about to pass by him, in a hurry, Lightner stretched out his hand.
Li Lin only felt a strong burst of force come out of his jersey, and he fell directly to the ground on his back.
Kick!
Approaching 25 metres from the goal, Li Lin helped the team get a rare free-kick opportunity, which is very important for Ajax, who are now desperate!
"I think Leitner obviously made a mistake with this ball, Lee's stamina is close to exhaustion, Leitner actually has time to return to his defensive position, but he chose the worst way, which is to pull Lee down, this free-kick opportunity is not what Klopp wants to see!"
"Lee helped Ajax get a rare free-kick opportunity in the final moments, and now all the Ajax players on the pitch have rushed to the Dortmund penalty area, which could be their last chance!"
Eriksen stood in front of the football.
"What to do with this ball?"
Eriksen looked at the crowded penalty area, and then at Borigot, who was surrounded by two strong central defenders, and felt an inexplicable irritation in his heart, and now the team gave him this penalty opportunity, and also threw the pressure on him.
"Christian, pass me the ball!"
The sudden sound made Erikson remember that Li Lin was still by his side.
"What are you going to do?"
"Just let me shoot, you look at the crowded box, now the opposing players are focused on the box, you pass the ball to the front of the box in a moment, I'll get the ball!"
Li Lin looked directly into Eriksen's eyes, and the firmness in his eyes touched Eriksen.
"Good! It's up to you! ”
Li Lin slowly came to the forbidden area, he was hidden in the forbidden area, he wanted to hide his intentions, and the intention was too obvious when he stood directly in front of the forbidden area.
On the sidelines, Frank de Boer saw the exchange between Li Lin and Eriksen, and there was a glimmer of hope in his heart that the most talented youngsters in the two teams could help the team change the format of the game.
On the other hand, Klopp regretted replacing Gundogan at the last moment, and watched Ajax's last chance to attack.
At this time, the stadium seemed to suddenly fall silent, and everyone was watching, watching what would happen in the next moment.
With a deep exhale, Erikson moved!
Just as everyone was about to jump to the scrum, the ball was unexpectedly quickly passed in front of the penalty area.
Li Lin was like a phantom at this time, rushed out of the penalty area and got the ball.
However, at this moment, the hearts of all Ajax fans were lifted, because behind Li Lin, a mountain-like existence blocked the way!
Hummels!
The young central defender was alert to Li Lin's intentions and made the decision to follow up at the first time!
And Li Lin, who seemed to be unaware of all this in front of him, at the moment when the two sides were about to make contact, the spark of genius burst out!
I saw Li Lin lightly raise his right foot to make a feint to stop the ball, and at the moment when the ball came to him, he put down his right foot, and his left foot smoothed the ball to his left hand, and then his body turned quickly, and he suddenly got rid of Hummels, who suddenly rushed over behind him and couldn't control his body.
Now, almost all the players in the box are inside, blocking the box so tightly that behind him, if Hummmels is given another breath, he will be able to turn around and make defensive moves.
There is only one breath of time left for Li Lin!
At this time, everyone was looking at Li Lin, and in Li Lin's eyes at this time, there was only a clear arc trajectory between him and the goal.
So, Li Lin's left arm was lightly raised, his body was naturally extended, and his right foot was fiercely pumped on the lower left side of the football.
Outside the instep!
The ball crossed a strange arc in the air, and in Weidenfeller's unprepared look, it suddenly rushed into the goal!
The ball is in!