Volume 3: The Myth of the Gunslinger Chapter 24: Defeating the Pompeii Legion (Part II)

Facing Portsmouth, which has been repeatedly defended since the start of the game, Arsenal was a little careless after scoring two goals, at this time, it is difficult for any team to take such an opponent to heart, but Portsmouth, who decided to fight back, broke out in an instant with strong combat effectiveness, in fact, their attack has always been good, but the back line is too poor, so they lost to teams like Fulham and Birmingham in the first two games.

In the 27th minute, Kranica took a corner kick and Gallas was not far away and was again played wide by the Portsmouth midfielder, who again slotted the ball into the box, this time Kabul headed the ball into the Arsenal goal from close range before Almunia could get his hands on it.

1:2。 Portsmouth, playing away, pulled a point back.

Arsenal fans fell silent in an instant, and 60,000 Arsenal fans were speechless in the huge Emirates Stadium.

The Portsmouth fans who came with the team were crazy, they didn't expect that Portsmouth, who had been passively beaten, would be able to burst out with such combat effectiveness, and immediately applause and shouts filled the modern stadium.

Wenger stood up with a displeased face, Portsmouth pulled back a goal Wenger did not take it to heart, it is difficult not to lose with the strength of Portsmouth, Wenger believes in the strength of the team, but at this time the opponent scored a goal will make Portsmouth restore confidence and courage, at that time it will take more effort to completely solve the opponent.

Sure enough, Portsmouth was inspired by the goal, the action was more confident, and the fighting spirit was more vigorous, Arsenal played much more difficult than at the beginning, but the gap in strength is not only by confidence and fighting spirit can make up, Arsenal in the cheers of 60,000 fans in the stadium, with skillful cooperation, super personal ability quickly suppressed Portsmouth, Portsmouth was unwilling to admit defeat, but was hit by Arsenal's strong offensive almost no ability to take the ball, can only reluctantly retreat to their own half of the defense.

After 35 minutes, Portsmouth's backline finally began to crumble in the face of Arsenal's attacking power, and the midfielders had to return to the box to assist in the defence, while the midfield and backfield were pressed together. Portsmouth's counter-attacking ability was suppressed to a minimum and almost invincible.

After forcing the opponent to half-time, Arsenal also launched the most fierce attack, trying to solve the opponent in the first half, Li Huan and Klich were also more active on the side, almost standing in the midfield and not returning to the backline, making full use of the width of the pitch to pull Portsmouth's defense.

Nasri and Li Huan's cooperation on the side is becoming more and more fluent, he was originally a talent in the front midfield, and his passing ability is very strong, but he is still young, and the passing heat is not enough. However, it is much easier to make a wall for Li Huan on the spot, and occasionally you can exchange places with Li Huan.

In the 40th minute, Nasri was brought down on the flank and Arsenal were awarded a well-placed free-kick.

Now Arsenal's free kick has a routine than the original, the ball is a little inside the line, when Li Huan took the penalty, he found Van Persie in the penalty area, Van Persie's header rubbed, the ball reached the back point, and the back point of Wilmalen jumped up to head the goal, but the ball smashed on the defender's body and bounced out.

At some point, Gallas suddenly appeared at the back post, and he bounced the ball to the net with his knees.

At 3-1, Arsenal once again extended their lead to two.

The Arsenal fans, who were still a little worried, were completely relieved, they stomped their feet, they cheered, and they desperately waved the scarves in their hands, using these to show their love for the team.

The players on the pitch were also celebrating happily, Gallas was pressed to the ground by his teammates, seven or eight teammates pounced together, and Almunia, who looked a little lonely in the goal, was not willing to stand there and scream twice.

After Gallas scored, the commentators were surprised, "It was Gallas who scored the goal, and it was the defender, after Li Huan came to Arsenal, how could Arsenal's defenders become defenders with knives, and they can all score." It's annoying for a striker not to score, but it's much better to have so many people score than a striker scoring alone, and it's much more difficult for the opponent to guard against. ”

In the last ten minutes of the first half, Arsenal did not give the opponent a second chance to attack, and they also tried all kinds of ways to attack the opponent, hoping to continue to score, but under the stubborn defense of the opponent, Arsenal finally did not score the fourth goal.

Arsenal ended the first half with a 3-1 lead, and the two sides rested for 15 minutes to fight again.

The second half continued the scene of the first half, with Arsenal attacking and Portsmouth defending, and at the beginning of the second half, Paul. Hart also made substitutions to continue the counter-attack, but this time they were not so lucky, Arsenal defended and Portsmouth were unable to steal another one.

After taking a two-goal lead, Arsenal's players were no longer in a hurry to attack, playing with ease and ease, and for several years, the media spared no effort to package Arsenal as a representative of "art football" and cheered Arsenal when they were brutally blocked by a power team, Arsenal's players were also used to performing their art on the pitch, and after a two-goal lead, the team began to play with footwork again, the back heel also appeared, and the continuous wall combination also appeared. Arsenal fans are fascinated by the fact that they love this kind of petty-looking style of play, and it's better not to even get their shirts wet to look elegant.

Buntsmouth fans and players thought Arsenal players were playing tricks on them, and anger immediately rose. As the saying goes, a soldier can be killed, but not humiliated, and Arsenal does have some insults in doing so. They resisted more fiercely than they did at some point in the first half. At the moment, they don't care about the victory or defeat, they just want to let the Arsenal players taste their strength with their actions, and don't despise a team that has also been established for more than 100 years.

The game went into a scorching state, but in the context of Arsenal's 3-1 lead, it was not thrilling, just intense, Portsmouth's action was more intense, and they were using their strength to fight for their face and dignity.

But the Portsmouths did not succeed, their strength was too weak, and in the 30th of the second half, Li Huan, who had been assisting, sending free kicks and corner kicks, attacked from the middle again.

Portsmouth launched an attack from the left side, Klich has not returned, the middle is made up to the left, Li Huan is fast, and he returns quickly, he quickly made up to the middle, Portsmouth's Wells cross from the side is too close to the goalkeeper, and it was attacked by Almunia, who is accustomed to handing over Fabregas, Fabregas is the hub of Arsenal's offensive and defensive conversion, Portsmouth is very tight, seeing Fabregas receiving the ball, the striker immediately wants to use the foul to bring down Fabregas and block Arsenal's counterattack.

Cesc Fabregas is not a player who blindly controls the ball, and has a strong ability to judge the situation, seeing Li Huan poke the ball to Li Huan before the player in Portsmouth fouled.

Seeing that Li Huan got the ball, the commentator became excited first, "Li Huan got the ball, and he was ready to bring it forward...... As we all know, Li Huan's speed is very amazing, about ten seconds, even with the ball, it will not be slow. Let's take a look at his counterattack. This is a rare opportunity. ”

Li Huan carried the ball forward, and the Arsenal players immediately started to run from different positions to respond, and Cesc Fabregas also followed behind Li Huan, and shouted: "Pay attention to both sides, think about dividing the ball!" ”

Li Huan didn't divide the ball, quickly used his speed to break through the defense of a midfielder, and approached two more players to defend him, and he was also experienced, and he actually ran on the passing line between Li Huan and Van Persie, Li Huan wanted to pass the ball, and he would definitely be intercepted by him. Passing to the back, Li Huan didn't know the situation behind him, he knew that Fabregas must be following him, but if there was anyone next to Fabregas, he didn't know. And Nasri's position is not good, Li Huansuo gritted his teeth and rushed over by himself, anyway, the team is now leading 3:1, and there is nothing to risk himself, the coach should be able to forgive.

Li Huan thought of this, dribbling the ball to meet the two Portsmouth players who came to defend him, and rushed over. But when he was about to get in front of the two people, he suddenly turned the ball, as if he wanted to take the side he was used to.

Two Portsmouth players, one is a central defender, the other is a midfielder, they began to see Li Huan rushing towards them, startled, I don't know what Li Huan this monster wants to do, see Li Huan dial the ball and turn to the side, only to be relieved, although it is more difficult to intercept on the side, but at least they can still figure out the intention of this Chinese.

But the two of them were thinking about it, Li Huan dialed the ball over, pulled it back with the soles of his feet, and then flicked it with his toes, and the ball passed between the two of them, Li Huan then rushed through the two people's defense like a leopard, and the two of them eagerly closed the door but did not pay attention to Li Huan, but were almost squeezed down by Li Huan.

After Li Huan rushed through the gap between the two Portsmouth defenders, he quickly chased the ball, there was a central defender in front of him, and after the past, it was a single goal, but Li Huan had no leisure to go to the last defender, after Li Huan caught up with the ball, he followed up with a strong volley.

The ball whined and flew straight to the bottom left corner of the fan, a very uncomfortable bocce ball.

James flew over and wanted to save the ball, but Li Huan's run was fast and tricky, and his body had all flown out, but he still didn't touch the ball.

The ball flew straight into the net, and the score was locked at 4:1.At the same time, a tsunami-like shout sounded in the stands, 60,000 mouths, shouting the same name, "Li Huan!" ”

(To be continued)