Chapter 140: Attack!
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When Menez scored the football into the Tottenham goal, he stood on the sidelines to supervise Tottenham manager Martin. There was a thud in Joel's brain, and after the explosion was over, there was nothing, it was blank. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
Ahead of this game, he felt he had two away goal advantages in his hands, which was his biggest chip. Unexpectedly, in just forty minutes, the trump card in his hand was turned into waste paper by his opponent. This is a complete tragedy...... What's next? He suddenly couldn't think of a solution.
It was at this moment that he heard the roars of the Tottenham fans in the stands: "Attack! Offensive! Offensive!! β
He slammed a spirit.
By the way, how did I forget? Should be attacked!
The Metz players were still celebrating their second goal when he yelled at the Tottenham players on the pitch: "Attack! Offensive! Push out and attack! β
Now there is no way back for them Tottenham, and there is really no other way to do it than attack.
When Tottenham made a change, the manager of Metz made a change. Fernandes also stood on the sidelines, waiting for his players to run back after celebrating the goal.
When Chu Zhongtian passed by him, he pulled Chu Zhongtian back.
"We went on the offensive. Now Tottenham don't have anything but to attack, they're going to press it out, you watch the holes in their backline and see if there's anything that can be exploited. β
Chu Zhongtian nodded: "I know, sir." β
"It's a pity it's only five minutes...... Fernandez patted Chu Zhongtian and motioned for him to return to the court, while also shaking his head regretfully. If you give more time, you may not be able to score goals...... The players in Metz were in good form in this game.
β»β»β»After the game resumed, Tottenham really launched a fierce attack on the Metz goal amid the cries and songs of the Spurs fans to "attack and attack", and they retreated for 40 minutes before finally asking for a hand.
Not to be outdone, the Metz fans cheered on Metz by singing the Metz anthem from the stands.
The stands suddenly became a singing conference. No one wants their singing to be overpowered, so the volume keeps rising.
And the people of Wimbledon also sang the song they wrote for Chu Zhongtian, but unfortunately their number was too small, and such a voice was simply insignificant in the singing of 30,000 people.
In the stands, fans from both sides fought fiercely with singing. In the stadium, Metz and Tottenham also launched a fierce attacking battle.
Tottenham pressed out to attack, and Metz did not recycle the defense, but played against Tottenham. For a while, you came and went, and it was very lively.
It's a pity that there are a lot of mistakes on both sides in this case, and it is often an attack that has not reached the opponent's 30-meter area because of a passing or dribbling error and surrenders possession. After the opponent got the ball, he launched an attack, and finally wasted an offensive opportunity because of a mistake.
Heavy rain and slippery pitches were the main reasons for the increase in mistakes on both sides.
The last five minutes of the first half were spent in a confrontation and mistakes between the two sides. When the referee blew the whistle for the end of the first half, the singing rally in the stands also came to an abrupt end. Tottenham fans were dejected by the first half, while Metz fans cheered in the rain as if their side had already qualified for the semi-finals.
They certainly had a reason to do so, as the situation meant that Tottenham would have to score three goals in the space of 45 minutes in the second half, while also not allowing Metz to keep scoring in order to turn the tables around. But looking at Tottenham's poor performance in the first half, it was a complete 'mission impossible'...... The rain is getting heavier and heavier, and although there is a roof in the stands, it is not without dead ends, not to mention that after roaring for forty-five minutes on this cold and rainy night, everyone feels dry and cold and hungry, what are you doing standing in the stands stupidly at this time? Grab a beer and a sandwich, of course!
Fans left the stands one after another, bought beer and sandwiches, and then gathered in groups to chat about the first half of the game, and by the way, look forward to the second half of the game.
Most Tottenham fans were frustrated that the team's defence was terrible, unexpectedly bad. They complained about the team's performance in the first half.
"I don't even know how they play, I guess even if I go up and play it can do better than them!"
"We're finished......"
"No!" There are also people who disagree, they think that the game is not over yet, and it is not yet time to admit defeat.
"Think about the first leg between us and Metz, in the first half Metz was completely out of shape, we scored two goals, but in the second half they came back! They can, why can't we? β
"yes, yes! In the second half, as long as we played normally, I think we could have equalised! β
"As long as we can play like we did last season, we can make a comeback!"
Tottenham fans were full of indescribable emotions for the second half, expecting and dreading at the same time. As neutral fans, Wimbledon fans and players didn't use so much messy feelings, they all said that the first half was very exciting, because Chu's play was excellent, and at the same time looked forward to Chu Zhongtian to continue to play well in the second half.
"I'm so happy to see Chu's performance, haha! It's like you've just won! "Jackson vs. Joe. Schilling said.
"Can Chu still have such a good performance in the second half?"
"I can't tell, if the opponent defends him more strictly, maybe it will make a difference......"
"What impact can it have? A player as good as Davis is not helpless in the face of Chu? After being deceived by Chu, he just gave Mace Eleventh a chance......"
"Davis is really old......"
"As long as Chu continues to play like this, maybe we will be able to see him in more advanced competitions in the future!"
"Speaking of which, I wonder if Chu will return to England to play football in the future? The Premier League here is always higher than Ligue 1, right? β
"Will he get a labor certification?"
"Didn't he make it to the national team?"
"It seems that he is not the main force in the Chinese team......"
"It's ridiculous! Chu can't even play the main force in the Chinese team, and they deserve their low level! It's nothing short of a scandal! β
β»β»β» A group of people chattered for Chu Zhongtian when he was always playing as a substitute in the national team, Chu Zhongtian himself was sitting in the locker room to dry the water on his body, and the dry jersey prepared by the coach was hung on the locker cabinet, which was to be worn in the second half.
When everyone is done with all this, let's . Fernandes made changes to the second half.
'In the second half they will definitely attack because they have nothing else to do but attack. And what about us? With two away goals to offset the opposition's advantage and two goals ahead of them on aggregate, we will progress even if we keep it until the end. Did anyone realize that we and their roles would be a complete swap in the second half? β
The team-mates looked at each other, not quite understanding why the manager had said this.
Chu Zhongtian lowered his head and thought about it, and then he figured it out, he raised his head and looked at the head coach. Fernandez noticed his eyes and knew that Chu Zhongtian must have thought of something, so he asked Chu Zhongtian: "Tell me, Chu." Why do we and theirs play the same role as reversed? β
Chu Zhongtian stood up and said to everyone: "Because before the first half, we had no other way to go except attack, so we must attack, we can only attack." Tottenham have a number of options to choose from. Now we have a lot of options and Tottenham have to attack. So we swapped roles with them, and our thinking might change depending on the role. β
Fernandes nodded with satisfaction, and he took Chu Zhongtian's words and explained to the players: "We may have this thought: since we are already two goals ahead, why do we continue to attack, in case it is scored by Tottenham Hotspur, who are bent on attacking, won't it be troublesome?" So let's go defensive...... I'm sure somebody thought that in the second half, and maybe somebody thinks that now. β
There were people in the players who had an unnatural look on their faces, and they were the ones who thought that way.
It's a normal idea, with only 45 minutes left for Tottenham, who need to score three goals against Metz defensively, and no one believes Tottenham can do it, so it's not very common, especially in such an important game.
So instead of playing against Tottenham and letting them take advantage of the gaps behind us to score, it's better to drop back and defend.
"But that's not the way to think about it. Why? Look at Tottenham in the first half for yourselves, don't you understand? Against a team that has no way out, only attacking, don't underestimate their energy. Tottenham's defeat in the first half underestimated our determination, so should we do it in the second half? No way. So we went on the offensive in the second half! Against Tottenham, it doesn't matter if they score, as long as we can score, we will win. Now we are two goals ahead of them and they have to score three goals if they want to knock us out. And if we score three goals, they have to score four! Attacking is the only appropriate tactic at such times. β
Fernandez turned around and wrote a big "offense" on the tactical blackboard.
β»β»β» "I admit that I was too conservative in this game. "Martin. Jol, as the team's head coach, is apologizing to the team, and while his tactics in the first half can't be said to be useless in theory, he must take the blame on himself for boosting morale at this time. Scolding players doesn't work.
"We should be more resolute and not shrink back thinking we can hold on for 90 minutes. But that's okay, it's not too late. Metz equalised with two goals in the second half of the tie. Why can't we? β
"So we attacked, attacked, and kept attacking in the second half! You have to remember that there is no other way to qualify for the semi-finals than to attack! "Martin. Joel clenched his fists and said to the players. "The formation is pressed forward and the full-backs are active in assisting...... The most important thing is to press them up front, especially for Metz's number eight! β
'It's slippery, it makes it harder for him to keep the ball, and in the second half you press him closely, remember, it's not Edgar's job alone, every one of you, as long as you're close to him, you're going to go up and press him.'
"The whole audience is pressing, don't cherish your physical strength, you have nothing to cherish! Put pressure on them in their half, as soon as we break the ball and start a counter-attack, don't miss that opportunity. When you attack, you have to dare to press, don't worry about the stupid problem that we will continue to concede. β
Then, Martin. Joel wrote "offense" on the tactical blackboard and drew a circle on top of "offense".
I poked hard at the circle again.
When the fans returned to the stands, they all looked up at the sky, and the rain was still falling, and there was no sign of stopping.
Bright rain lines are clearly visible under the flood lights on the roof of the stadium.
Despite wearing a poncho, everyone's body was still wet in a lot of places due to the frequent movements.
But no one cares, they are all looking forward to the start of the second half.
Tottenham will definitely fight back in the second half, and if they don't fight back, it's not Tottenham. The key is to see how Metz responds, will they stop with a two-goal lead and concentrate on defending? It's not impossible, after all, a two-goal lead is relatively safe, and most people will choose a more secure tactical play.
There is also a lot of disagreement among the fans about whether "if Metz defends" is a good thing or a bad thing for Tottenham, and they have been waiting for the players to come out in the stands and discuss.
Some people think that if Metz defend, then they will have less pressure on Tottenham's backline, so that Tottenham can press heavily and will have more shots on goal, more shots on goal, and naturally more goals.
There are also those who feel that if Metz is focused on defending, then Tottenham will face a hedgehog that is shrunk into a ball, and it will be difficult to break through this iron bucket formation. After all, "how to break the dense defense" is a world problem.
Time flies by in everyone's discussions, arguments, and debates. Soon people in the stands saw players from both sides coming out of the tunnel one after another.
All the talk was gone, with Tottenham fans cheering for the Tottenham players and Metz fans cheering for Metz. Neutral fans either remain silent or shout the names of the stars they are interested in.
For example: "Chu! Clear! Clear!! β
β»β»β» After Chu Zhongtian ran out, the dry jersey that he had just changed at halftime was quickly wet again, and he estimated that the rain seemed to be heavier than in the first half.
Run up to the pitch and feel the turf, it's even more slippery. It looks like he has to consciously reduce the time he spends on dribbling and possession in the second half. He knows that if Tottenham wants to counterattack, they must strengthen their defense against him, because he is the commander and brain of Metz, and if he is not contained, Tottenham's counterattack can only create more gaps for him to be exploited.
And Chu Zhongtian did not doubt the strength of Tottenham's counterattack in the second half. Because Metz set a good example for Tottenham in the first leg between the two sides. If Metz were able to chase two goals in a row when they were two goals down at half-time, why couldn't Tottenham complete a comeback?
Is there a one-size-fits-all solution?
Yes.
Keep scoring goals and crush Tottenham Hotspur's promotion hopes completely!
Mr. Fernandez was right, in the second half we had to keep attacking!
After the start of the game, Tottenham took advantage of their kick-off to launch the first wave of attacks into the Metz penalty area.
Metz took a defensive position, but Chu Zhongtian did not let Ibisevic and Menez withdraw to participate in the defense, they had to stay in front and be the vanguard of Metz's attack.
Tottenham's attack ended with a dashing shot from Berbatov that sent the ball high above the goal. The Metz fans booed him mercilessly, while the Tottenham fans applauded Berbatov for showing them another quality shot β well, they were just encouraging the team's aggressive attacking attitude...... Wenbi put the football on the goal line, and then saw Chu Zhongtian hooking his hand at him.
He kicked the ball over.
After Chu Zhongtian received the ball, Robbie. Keane pressed up, and Chu Zhongtian passed the football to the wing-back Ibrahim. After Cabo, turn around and run, Robbie. Keane didn't follow him, so Cabo passed the ball to him again.
When Chu Zhongtian received the ball, there was Robbie behind him. Keane was Lennon in front of him, but both of them were far away from him and couldn't threaten him at all.
So instead of rushing to pass the ball, he continued to dribble forward.
Only to Edgar. Davies raced at him before he passed the ball to Ribery on the wing.
Ribery then easily broke through Lee Young-pyo on the wing, although Lee Young-pyo as a South Korean tried quite hard, but the huge historical gap made him unable to stop Ribery, counting on him to stop Ribery, perhaps praying that Ribery himself fell to the ground because of the slippery rain and lost possession.
After breaking through Li Rongpyo, Ribery did not rush further into the penalty area, but directly crossed with his feet.
His pass landed not in front of goal, so it was neither for Ibisevic nor for Menez.
But it was given to Chu Zhongtian, who suddenly inserted from outside the forbidden area!
Chu Zhongtian jumped high and shook his head to attack the door!
There was no one to watch him at all, but the ball was pushed slightly higher by him, and the ball flew off the crossbar, causing the Tottenham fans to break out in a cold sweat.
Chu's header hit the goal, slightly higher than ...... What a pity! But this time Tottenham's backline leaked again, and they only focused on IbiΕ‘evich and Menez, but forgot about Chu! Although he didn't score many goals, he was a key ......"
The commentator reminded the Tottenham players.
Tottenham manager Joel was furious below, and he rushed at Robbie on the pitch. Keane and Lennon shouted, "What are you doing! Keep an eye on him, keep an eye on him!! β
Lennon pointed to himself, then shrugged his shoulders at the manager and asked, "Whenever?" β
"Of course! From the moment he started catching the ball, keep an eye on him! β
Joel waved back to the lounge, his sweatshirt was soaked, but he didn't care, just took the towel and wiped the rain off his face, then turned around and went back, standing on the sidelines and staring at the court.
I can't concede any more goals......
(To be continued)