Chapter 292: Killing the Old Lord
Shi Hao was very closely guarded. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć Info He gasped and watched in disappointment as Sirigu hit the ball off the line, thinking to himself that it would be good if this goal went in.
How long has it been since I've been so embarrassed? It seems that two or three years ago, when he played Juventus for Bologna, he was marked by Chiellini and made it seem that he could not do anything.
He never thought that now that he had improved so much, he would have such an embarrassing time.
The point is that the PSG players are all too familiar with him. A year of training together, Verratti, Matuidi, Maxwell, Thiago. Silva and the others are well aware of his habitual movements and frequency changes, and will not be easily deceived by him at all.
They are also very clear about his position, running route, stopping the ball, passing selection, etc., and several people take turns to rush forward, often predicting in advance, so that Shi Hao cannot get the ball smoothly.
A change has to be made, Shi Hao thought to himself. However, in his eagerness, he couldn't think of any good way.
Mourinho also saw Shi Hao's passivity, but he didn't say anything. This is what the core of the team needs to bear, since you have been given the ball, given you the treatment and status of the core, then you naturally have to shoulder the heavy responsibility, and naturally have to bear the attention of the enemy. If you can't bear this pressure, then it's better not to be the core.
In the 34th minute, Paris Saint-Germain almost opened the scoring when Ravitch's corner kick was smashed hard by Cavani, but Courtois scored again.
Chelsea finally broke the deadlock in the 36th minute, with Cesc Fabregas, Shi Hao and Eden Hazard playing in succession, Shi Hao rushed out the ball when he was being marked, and the route given was not too good. Cesc Fabregas stepped forward to the right side of the box and the ball was hoisted into the box. Silva clears with a header.
However, Hazard grabbed the second spot and crossed low on the left side of the penalty area, and Shi Hao grabbed Thiago. Silva sent the ball back with his backheel and Branislav Ivanovic flicked his head in front of the six-yard box, and Sirigu was caught off guard and could only watch the ball go into the net.
Chelsea lead 1-0! Mourinho was in a pretty good mood, smiling and applauding.
CCTV commentator Duan Wenxuan, who was broadcasting the game live, sighed: "This is Chelsea's second shot on target in the whole game, and it caused a goal. Half of the credit for this ball should be credited to Shi Hao, and he has been strictly guarded for more than 30 minutes now, and he has not even had a few chances to touch the ball, but just a flash of inspiration, he helped his teammates score. That's the strength of a superstar! ā
Following that goal, PSG attempted several counter-attacks but were all intercepted by a Chelsea bus and Chelsea entered the dressing room with a one-goal advantage.
Mourinho expressed satisfaction with the team's lead and asked the team to continue to defend in the second half, to be resolute in counterattacks and to be active in defending back. For Mourinho, even if Paris Saint-Germain pulled a goal back, it would be an acceptable result.
After the start of the second half, Paris Saint-Germain became more and more courageous with the cheers of the home fans, and played several waves of high-quality attacks in a row.
In the 54th minute, the Paris team played a combination in the front, and Ravic on the left shook off the angle and handed it to Matuidi, who resolutely stepped forward and crossed at high speed to the bottom line. That's when Cahill made a marking mistake and he let Cavani slip out of his sight!
Edinson Cavani's header from the edge of the six-yard box was arguably the most difficult goalkeeper to save, and Courtois was unable to save the team before he could prove it. Paris Saint-Germain tied the score at 1:1! It was also Cavani's sixth goal in the Champions League this season. After scoring the goal, he deliberately ran to Shi Hao after celebrating and made a V-shaped gesture.
Shi Hao pursed his lips and said, "You are still a long way from victory." ā
Edinson Cavani laughed and said: "I mean I'm only two goals behind you in the Champions League goalscorer's charts. ā
The goal boosted the morale of PSG, while Chelsea retreated under Jose Mourinho.
In the 59th minute, Ibrahimovic fired a low shot from the left rib of the small penalty area, which was blocked by Courtois with his foot.
In the 65th minute, Branislav Ivanovic took Cavani and sent a well-placed free kick. Luiz hit a difficult back-to-back header from seven yards in front of goal that Courtois tipped over the crossbar.
In the 72nd minute, Cesc Fabregas received a yellow card for a foul on Matuidi. Luiz's free-kick narrowly missed.
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Shi Hao wasted his energy in the back and forth sprint. So far in the second half, he hasn't had a shot on goal. It should be said that the whole Chelsea team did not have a shot on goal.
After more than 70 minutes, Chelsea had two shots on goal!
This is also dictated by Mourinho's tactical thinking. After all, despite the absence of Shi Hao, Paris Saint-Germain's forward strength should not be underestimated, Ibrahimovic and Cavani are both top strikers who can be ranked in the top 10 in the world, and if they are not careful, they can create goals.
And Chelsea's Costa is actually far behind these two.
Therefore, Mourinho actually does not have the confidence to play against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes.
However, can a passive defense, even if the bus is placed in front of its own goal, be able to stop the attack of Paris Saint-Germain?
Jose Mourinho is full of confidence. Because he believes that his team has the attacking power that is not inferior to Barcelona Real Madrid. Even if it is only a few people in the front court, it is enough to grasp an inconspicuous flaw and make a final decision.
Soon he made a substitution, with Drogba coming on for Diego. Costa, Oscar replaces Cesc Fabregas. That's enough. With Shi Hao and Hazard here, plus two new forces, it is enough to realize his tactical design.
Blanco also used up a substitution, with Pastore coming on for Lavic.
In the 82nd minute, Edinson Cavani shook off Nemanja Matic and fired a shot from the edge of the six-yard box.
Courtois whipped in a quick goal kick and played a short pass to Terry. John Terry crosses diagonally to Oscar and Chelsea launch a counter-attack. Oscar burst forward with the ball, and Hazard, Shi Hao and Drogba were like three sharp arrows to the heart of Paris Saint-Germain.
Marquinhos stepped forward to intercept, followed by Maxwell in pursuit, Oscar did not stick to the ball, and the long pass found Drogba.
Drogba, who was old and strong, clinged to David with his body. Luis jumped up, his header returned to the point, Shi Hao ran over diagonally, did not stop the ball, and bounced the ball directly with the outside instep.
Football from Thiago. Silva crossed the line between Verratti and rolled to the edge of the six-yard box. Eden Hazard appeared in front of the ball, leading with his right foot and firing a left-heel shot into the far corner.
Sirigu made a save, but it was too close, and his save was in vain.
2:1, Chelsea lead again!