Chapter 111: The Soul of the Liverpool Team (1)

Although Brown almost got on the ground for Liverpool at the start of the second half, allowing Li Lei to complete a thrilling clearance from outside the penalty area, experienced United players such as Ryan Giggs and Keane quickly adapted to the disadvantages brought to them by short spikes. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

After all, it is not the first time that they have encountered a situation in England, where the weather is changeable all year round, and they have already had a wealth of experience when they suddenly ushered in heavy rain while wearing short spikes.

Although new signings like Cristiano Ronaldo, who have just come from the warm weather this season, have not been able to adapt for a while, it has not hurt in the overall situation.

In addition to the disadvantage of not being able to run as recklessly as a Liverpool player in spiked shoes, the Manchester United players, who quickly found their rhythm in the rain battle, still took advantage of their feet to control the scene, and were not overwhelmed by the Liverpool players who were fierce and obviously wanted to start the game.

However, no matter how experienced the rain battle is, if they want to play fast and delicate ground coordination again, and regain the fierce attack that can suppress Liverpool's entire formation, the United players still need a little extra time to adapt.

In fact, on the overwatered slippery turf, the football rolled a little faster, forcing United to make temporary adjustments to their footwork and feel.

However, for Li Lei, such a situation is far better than he imagined. At least the Liverpool player he expected completely upset the balance of the situation on the pitch with the momentum at the beginning of the second half, and the bad situation of frequently using counter-attacks to threaten the door behind him in the chaos did not appear.

But in any case, it is certain that Liverpool will have a certain advantage on the field during this time. Therefore, although Li Lei does not have any major troubles, there must be small troubles.

For example, in the 53rd minute of the second half, Liverpool used the ball obtained by Ronaldo who slipped and got from the back because he wanted to stop and break through quickly, and played a smooth counterattack again.

Although running on this soft and slippery turf in short spike shoes had to fall every time, Brown's fall at the start of the second half caused the United players to subconsciously regain their feet as they fought with the Liverpool players at full speed.

Although they will soon adjust and will not be afraid in the slightest, in the top professional football game, any moment of hesitation is enough to make a fatal mistake and kill chance.

Just like at this moment, when Owen leaned his back against Brown and volleyed Gerrard's over-the-top pass to the left wingback Colwill with the outside instep, the rare dribbling master in the Liverpool team took advantage of Gary Neville's moment of retraction, flicked his left ankle outward, and deftly moved Owen's pass forward for a moment, and immediately started at full speed to get rid of the entanglement and pull of Manchester United's right-back, and completed the breakthrough on the wing.

Perhaps because he was too constrained by United's left-hand defence in the first half, he took all the energy and frustration he had accumulated in the inaction of the first half into this breakthrough.

The footballer, who is considered to be the best footballer in the history of Australian football, was in high spirits with a breakthrough down the left flank, and he suddenly ran at a blistering pace, a few points above his usual fastest speed.

Even Gary Neville, who is not slow, was thrown out of a position by him at once, although the Manchester United right wing-back is still gritting his teeth and following behind Colwill, but this time the complete collapse of Manchester United's right side defense is inevitable.

At the same time that Colwill, who was rushing forward with the ball, and Irving, who had already turned around in the middle and was cutting forward at full speed, formed a sharp horn attack, Gerrard and Heskey, who are known for their undead running, were also desperately following up, forming a layered second counter-attacking combination behind the two.

Liverpool's sharp and powerful counterattack immediately cheered up Li Lei in front of the goal. Originally on the edge of the penalty area, he immediately retreated to the vicinity of the six-yard box, and Liverpool's four midfielders all had a good long-range shot, and he didn't dare to risk letting them try their footwork with the door behind him.

At this time, the only thing that makes Li Lei fortunate is that this Liverpool team is relatively simple in attack, and it is relatively easy to guess what they will do next. He doesn't have to worry about Irving going to play any offensive combinations that catch him off guard.

When Colwill approached the penalty area with the ball and met Brown, who let go of Irving's defense, although Colwill was Li Lei's first concern, part of his attention had already been placed on Owen in the middle.

At this time, in the middle of the lane, Owen and Husky had already formed a two-track shooting situation. Although United's left wing-back O'Shea had retreated to the middle in time to link up with Sylvest after Brown went to defend Colwill, and he barely formed a one-on-one defensive situation, it was the most likely to be a leaky defensive line that was not tightly marked.

With a clever and fast forward like Irving, who is good at grabbing points, to grab points in the middle, Li Lei doesn't think it is very likely that Colwill will then break through Brown with the ball and go straight to face him. Especially, at this time, Gary Neville was still desperately chasing back, and Colwell was about to catch up after a slight pause.

Sure enough, the situation was just as Li Lei expected. After approaching the Manchester United penalty area, facing Brown's defense, and having to slow down, Colwill did not hesitate too much. After making a smash feint and shaking Brown, Colwill immediately got up to his feet and completed a cross before Gary Neville could close in.

Here it comes! Li Lei, who had expected this, immediately flashed in his eyes, kicked his legs, and pounced out like a hungry wolf. After taking two lunges, he immediately jumped high against Owen.

Colwill's cross to Owen was of good quality, a very fast flat fastball, and Owen only had to jump up lightly and didn't need much power to complete a powerful header.

In the face of this kind of cross on a rainy day, Li Lei, who experienced the rain battle for the first time, did not dare to slack off. Instead of taking it with both hands, he clenched his two hands the size of a fan into two big fists, put them together and slammed them towards the football. Before Irving's head could reach, he knocked the ball out of the box.

Although the crisis in the forbidden area was temporarily lifted, Li Lei did not relax his vigilance. He landed on the ground and took a few small steps backwards, standing in front of the goal line, keeping his hands open to save, watching intently as the ball flew out of the box.

Liverpool midfielders like Steven Gerrard and Hamann have a lot of hard shots, and he took a few steps back to avoid the sight blocked by Owen and others, and create the best vision for his own save.

In Li Lei's sight, the football he knocked out of the penalty area just landed in front of Gerrard outside the penalty area. Just when the Liverpool captain parked the football and was about to kick a heavy cannon before Phil Neville's blockade arrived, Li Lei's whole body tightened, and the muscles of his whole body were tense and ready to fire, just waiting for Gerrard to fire.

"Bang!"

With a dull thud, the ball sprang up like a cannonball after a brief deformation, and flew quickly towards the left side of the goal.

Rao is Li Lei's super dynamic vision, and at this moment, the football has only left a vague trace on his retina, which cannot be seen clearly, which shows its speed and strength.

This kind of strength often makes people subconsciously fearful, but Li Lei is not among them.

Fuck you!

At the same time as the football jumped up like thunder, Li Lei scolded angrily in his heart, gritted his back molars, and kicked his legs out to the left with all his might.

Even if Gerrard's heavy shot wasn't a tricky corner, it was threatening enough. If it were a normal goalkeeper in the future, I am afraid that I would have already surrendered at this moment, and I could only watch the football enter the net.

However, fortunately, it is not a tricky corner, otherwise, even Li Lei would be weak.

Before Li Lei's figure in the air was fully stretched, the palm of his right hand, which he stretched out with all his might, was hit like a cannonball.

There was a crisp sound of "pop", and when Li Lei's tense right hand was hit by this kick and couldn't help but throw it back slightly, the palm of his right hand was even more numb, as if he had been shocked, and he had no feeling at all.

When Lee Lei fell hard from the air and fell on the turf, O'Shea also made the final clearance before Heskey's follow-up shot, which finally resolved the big crisis of conceding the goal in front of goal. Among them, Li Lei, who completed a wonderful save, naturally became a big contributor to Manchester United's supporters.

"No goals! No goals!! Lee saved us again! Unbelievable!! It was definitely a world class save, God forbid! The 19-year-old's performance was truly impeccable, how young is he?! How far can he develop in the future?! Reds, I think we've found our patron saint for the next 10 years! Not!! Look at his reaction, it's faster than fiber optics! Unbelievable!! ......”

Just when the Manchester commentator described Li Lei as a "patron saint" and sang praises, and O'Shea and other defenders also hugged Li Lei excitedly, the face of Li Lei, the hero in their hearts, was so solemn that it was ugly.

It's like rust!

At this time, his right hand had regained a little sense, and the sharp stabbing pain caused by this save was like a needle pricked by countless cow hairs.

But now, Li Lei has no intention of managing these at all, his eyes, his attention, his spirit are all attracted by Gerrard outside the penalty area, by the Liverpool captain who has no regret even if his excellent shot is saved, and is struggling to raise his arms towards the quadripartite stands, with a resolute and passionate face asking for applause and cheers.

The reason is very simple, he sensed a strong crisis in this Liverpool No. 8!

A crisis that he alone cannot save!!

I just pounced on the football before I could spread my body, so if I had shot a little bit more sharply, it wouldn't have been like I didn't have time to fully spread my body to make a save! Damn it!!

Li Lei is a person with a strong desire to control, he doesn't like anything beyond his control, especially crises and dangers!

Although Gerrard's shot is of high quality, he may not be able to play a higher quality in this game, not to mention that Li Lei has the assistance of his teammates, it is not easy for him to get this kind of long-range shooting opportunity without interference......

Li Lei is clear about these reasons in his heart, but he just can't pass the threshold in his heart.

At this time, there was only one thought in his mind, that is, if Gerrard's shot was of a higher quality, he would only be able to hold back and be unable to resist.

Such a fact made him so competitive that he was almost paranoid that he could not accept it.

Gerrard's shot is a little higher, and it will be a world wave that must be scored. And in world football, this kind of world bourbon, where all goalkeepers are powerless, is a product of objective existence.

But Li Lei just couldn't accept it.

At this point, he's a donkey.

"Ah!!!h

Listening to the deafening cheers of the Liverpool fans in his ears, Li Lei's eyes were still fixed on Gerrard, who was like a leader, boosting the morale of his teammates.

The gaze is like fire.

Boiling hot!

Hot!!

The fire is raging!!

This gaze is also like ice.

Morihan!

Biting!!

Killing Intent !!