Chapter 129: Gerald, the soul of the Red Army!
In the quiet of Anfield... Gerrard stood quietly, like a weathered sculpture, looking at the lost eyes of his teammates around him, and also at the cheers of the Arsenal players on the other side. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
Although he has always refused to admit defeat and has always refused to admit his old age, this veteran who has been up and down in the Premier League for nearly 20 years, at this moment, there is still a sense of frustration in his heart for no reason.
Before the game, although he and Qin Shou's jokes and scolding were mostly jokes, they were not the most desired wish in his heart. He has never left the pitch since he became a member of Liverpool's first-team squad in '98 and has long since become one with Anfield.
Here, he has won many honors, he has also witnessed the process of the team from prosperity to decline, he enjoys the respect and adoration of the fans, and he has also given everything for the team.
To be able to play for this team full of honors, to be able to play on this stadium full of glory and history, is the most fortunate thing of his career, and it is something he has never regretted.
However, he always had one regret, that is, he never tasted the taste of the league title, he never led the team to the top of the league.
He knows his situation very well, although he can still run and fight, but his age is indeed here, he is already old! After the age of 30, many players have gradually started to go downhill in their careers, and his competitive form has started to decline, and so has him, but he has worked harder, more persistently, and wants to play for this stadium and get back to the league trophy for this stadium, until he can't play at all, until the club no longer needs him.
It was his own will and loyalty to the club that he has persevered until now.
Now, his persistence has finally given him and his team the light of day for the league title, with only Arsenal left in front of them, the last barrier that Liverpool could well take to the skies again.
However, in this face-to-face battle, Arsenal took the lead in giving them a slap in the face, slapping their self-confidence and courage to pieces.
Gerald's heart at this moment was filled with strong self-blame, if he was a few years younger, if his physical condition was a little better, he would definitely be able to keep up with Qin Shou, he would definitely be able to stop him from letting the other party turn around, and he wouldn't even give him the opportunity to calmly send a straight stopper, but the reality was ...... He's really old!
"Nope! I'm old! But Anfield doesn't get old, never gets old! The will of the Red Army will never grow old either! ”
The look in Gerrard's eyes suddenly became firm, he has been here for nearly twenty years, what kind of difficulties and setbacks have not been encountered, what if Arsenal scores, what if the opponent is ahead, is he still afraid of failure? There had been so many failures that he had lost count, so he had nothing to fear.
This is just a hurdle on the road to success, as long as they persevere, as long as they do not admit defeat, then, there will always be a day of victory, just like now, past Arsenal, they will go all the way to the end!
"Fight! We move on...... Fight! ”
Gerrard turned around and yelled at his teammates behind him.
Because of the emotional excitement, Gerrard's expression looked a little hideous, and his teammates were stunned for a moment, but they felt the captain's strong fighting spirit, an emotion called "insisting on not admitting defeat", which filled everyone's hearts.
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After the restart of the game, Arsenal, who were leading the score, quickly felt the difference in their opponents, it was an inexplicable feeling, Liverpool was still the same Liverpool, the players were still those players, they should still run, they should attack, but it really can't be said, Liverpool seems to have something more than before.
Arsenal doesn't care, Liverpool is now in second place in the league standings, and there are many possibilities to win the championship, and now they are behind in the game, and the most direct competitor of the league championship is behind.
Arsenal continued their familiar style of play, using quick passes and catches to get around the opposition and constantly tugging at the opposition's defence, finding gaps to push the ball through and then looking for openings.
However, as time goes by, the pressure brought to them by Liverpool is getting more and more, and the opponent is more completely crazy, running all over the field, scrambling all over the field, which makes it more and more difficult for them to get out of the ball, and they can only passively speed up the pass, but in this way, their passing error rate has gradually increased.
Later, the Arsenal players were even more stunned, because Liverpool's attack became more and more fierce, and the tackles became bigger and bigger, and Arsenal wanted to use familiar and sharp passes to maneuver, which became more and more difficult, because the opponent was ...... It's just playing with your life.
They don't care about the time or place, and no matter who it is, whoever gets the ball is vicious and rushes up to force it, if they can't grab it, they pull it, if they can't pull it, if they can't pull it, then they will foul! A ruthless look that either the ball is left or the person is left!
After grabbing the ball, their approach is even simpler, directly hitting the ball to the side, and then hoisting it into the penalty area, and then it is a round of bombardment, which is not an exaggeration to describe as indiscriminate bombardment.
Liverpool in such a state scared the Arsenal players on the field, the referee's whistle kept sounding, and constantly warned the fierce home team players, but it was not the egg, the momentum of the Red Army's jade burning was getting more and more intense!
"It's a rhythm that needs to be played!"
"Liverpool have gone mad! For the sake of victory, for the sake of the league championship, they have gone completely crazy! ”
"This is the Red Army! This is Liverpool! That's the true spirit of Anfield! ”
Arsenal's players fell to the ground frequently, but the cheers in the stands grew louder and louder, and the home fans showed this monstrous ferocity towards the team. Sent the most satisfying admiration and roar.
Looking at Gerrard, who had a resolute and fierce face, running wildly in the midfield, Qin Shou suddenly felt that this "New Year's friend" was a little unfamiliar, and then looked at the other Liverpool players around him who seemed to have fallen into a state of madness, Qin Shou was thoughtful.
Perhaps, this is the real Gerrard, the real Liverpool!
"Can't be returned!"
"Don't cringe!"
"We ...... Offensive! ”
Qin Shou sent his greatest respect to Liverpool with practical actions, everyone wants the league championship, everyone wants to win, although Liverpool is an admirable team, but only by beating them with a tougher performance is the greatest respect for them!
Moreover, he clearly knows that Liverpool's momentum has fully risen, even if they are now the lagging side, but if Arsenal retreats and is afraid, then the crazy Liverpool is likely to kick them into the abyss of defeat with a devastating momentum.
Without hesitation, Qin Shou ran more actively in the midfield, constantly receiving the pass from his teammates, and passing the football out at a faster speed. The whole team was moving at a faster pace than before, thanks to his move.
Now Arsenal is not as good as before, and they can't scare this team with bravery, but after all, it's not what they're good at, in the face of the monstrous Liverpool, they have to use the best passing, the best team attack, to overcome the rigid with softness!
The battle between the two teams kicked off at Anfield Stadium!
In the 33rd minute, after Gerrard received the ball in front, he almost rushed to the 30-meter area of the penalty area, and blasted a shot into the door of Arsenal.
Soon, Arsenal changed colors, a delicate team pass cooperation, tearing Liverpool's midfield barrier, Qin Shou received Cazorla's cross pass, and also hit the home team's goal with a powerful kick.
The football grazed the post and went out of the bottom line, and the unresponsive Liverpool goalkeeper Jones came back to his senses and palpitated.
The two teams are going back and forth on the field, crazy attack, you come to shoot, I immediately return you a header, the excitement is not enough to describe such a fast-paced offensive battle, every attack of the two teams, every defense, make the fans tremble!
In the 40th minute, the crazy Liverpool finally had another good chance to score, Sturridge who pulled to the side began his own individual performance, he first deducted the wing-back Gibbs, then entered the penalty area, and then shook off the replacement central defender Mertesacker, and finally burst into the vicinity of the baseline, and under the interference of Koscielny, still knocked the football across the goal.
Because of the interference, the accuracy of the cross pass was a little inadequate, and it was extremely fast, and the ball went straight in front of the goal, neither the attacking player nor the defender could touch it.
And at the last moment, a red figure suddenly rushed out and crashed into the football in a posture of leaping to the top.
At this moment, the football is already near the far goalpost, and it can be expected that even if it is on the top of the football, this figure will definitely hit the goalpost.
But what is destined is what is predestined, and what is about to happen, no one can change!
"Number 8! It's the 8th! It's Steven...... Gerrard! ”
"Fish leap to the top, danger!"
"Gerrard hit the ball and his head hit the post!"
Amid the exclamations of the commentators, and the stunned eyes of the players on the pitch, Gerrard's leaping shot hit the ball hard, but Cech couldn't save it, and the ball slipped under his leg and into the back of the net.
At the same time, Gerrard's head hit the post.
The Red Army Spirit stood up, glanced at the soccer ball in the net, spread its arms, and roared wildly.
The blood flowed down his forehead, and it looked even more hideous and terrifying, but it was also ...... Spirited!
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