217 Liverpool that won't give up
The atmosphere in the dressing room was rather dreary, as Liverpool's players were unhappy with the performance of the first half and they had good reason to feel depressed, frustrated and lacking in confidence. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info
It is true that neither team scored in the first half, and the score is still 0-0 for the time being, but the Reds players are quite aware that the game is completely out of Liverpool's control.
Qin Lang had so many excellent saves in the first half of the game, and Qin Lang, who seemed to be reliable, still tried to keep the team in the net, and he was also the most reliable guarantee for the Reds at the back.
It's just that this kind of security and sense of security is a little self-deceptive, and Qin Lang is not complacent because of his relatively good performance a few times; For the goalkeeper, even if there are many wonderful saves in the whole game, there is not necessarily anything to be proud of, because once the goal is conceded, it is a waste of previous efforts, not to mention that this is still the Champions League final.
Liverpool were in a weak position across the board in the first half, although they caused some problems for Bayern after the opening of the game; But when Ribery's successive assaults pulled Liverpool's defence, and when Robben began to find his feel for the game, Liverpool were in danger.
Possession is not the most important thing, the main problem is that Liverpool cannot limit Bayern's terrifying wings.
Robben and Ribery are going to fly, and it will be difficult for Liverpool to make it easy.
Qin Lang knows very well that the team is in an extremely bad state now, and pressing in the high position may limit Bayern's play, but this will also greatly consume the physical energy of the Red Army soldiers; And once the pressing tactics of the Liverpool players lose their threat, once the Bayern players find their form, it will be Liverpool's trouble.
Rodgers was laying out his tactics and cheering up his teammates, but it didn't seem to be working too well; Bayern are so strong that Liverpool's players are desperate to win the Big Ears Cup, but they can also clearly feel suppressed by their opponents.
At this time, Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard stood up and glanced at his teammates in the dressing room, and the Liverpool flag spoke.
'Gentlemen, we all know that the first half was extremely difficult and everyone knew that we had a tough test and even made people wonder if we would lose it. That's true, even if we have Qin behind us, but it looks like we have a chance to concede because they are so strong, and if it hadn't been for the time given to us to adjust at the end of the first half, maybe we would have conceded a goal. ”
Qin Lang sat silently in the corner, this was his preferred position; As for Captain Gerald's words, Qin Lang didn't feel harsh.
At first glance, it seems that he has doubts about the strength of Qin Lang, the first goalkeeper, but Qin Lang is not blindly confident, he knows very well that what Gerrard said is the actual situation, and Qin Lang did lose the ball several times in the first half of the game.
Seeing that his teammates were listening attentively, Gerrard, as the captain, continued to cheer for his teammates, and he was giving speeches, which is also what a captain should do, especially in adversity, especially at such critical moments.
"Everybody knows we're in a very passive state right now, I don't deny it. But gentlemen, we are wearing a Liverpool shirt, it is noble, it is glorious, it will inspire us to move forward, we need to make this shirt even more legendary! ”
"We're Liverpool, we've won the top flight eighteen times, we've won the Champions League five times, and there's a real Champions League trophy on display in our Hall of Honour, not a replica because we have won the Champions League five times in our history!"
Hearing Gerald's words, Qin Lang smiled slightly, he was indeed a little proud, even if it had nothing to do with him.
UEFA stipulates that teams that have won the Champions League five times can keep a genuine trophy of the Big Ears Cup in perpetuity, and Liverpool has such an accolade; As for the other teams, they can keep the Champions League trophy for the time being after winning the title, but when the new season starts in the Champions League, they need to hand it back, and all they have left in the Hall of Honour is a 'replica'!
This is indeed something that Liverpool can be proud of, and their history is truly illustrious.
Seeing that his teammates were staring at him, Gerrard continued to speak.
"Istanbul '05 is something I will never forget, I will never forget that moment, it was a lifetime of pride for me and my teammates, and it was one of the best moments of our entire career!"
Qin Lang knows, Istanbul Night, one of the classics and legends on the football field.
Not only Qin Lang knows, but Liverpool's players also know; Although no one in the squad has experienced that magical night except for Steven Gerrard and Carragher, the Reds players listened to Gerrard's speech.
Everyone seems to know what the Liverpool captain is going to say, and sure enough.
'We conceded three goals in the first half, we were three goals behind! Our opponents are AC Milan, they are strong; The AC Milan players started celebrating at half-time, thinking they were winning, they felt we were vulnerable. But what happened next, I think you all know, was the pride of my life! ”
Looking at Gerrard's serious face, looking at the smile on the face of Carragher, who did not play in this game, the Liverpool players all know.
Although they trailed by three goals in the first half, Liverpool did not give up in the second half, and they were still working hard.
So Gerrard's goal set off the horn of Liverpool's counterattack, and then Smitchell scored another goal, Gerrard created a penalty, Xavi. Alonso made it overnight; Liverpool scored three goals in six minutes and they almost accomplished the unbelievable.
The start was unfavorable, and the lightning ball was missed, less than a minute before the start of the game; Immediately the main player Colwill was injured, and Liverpool had to make substitutions; It can be said that Liverpool has almost completely lost, and there is no suspense.
But the miraculous Liverpool equalised, and that's a sign that Liverpool will never give up!
The Liverpool players are holding on even when they are exhausted.
Smitchell struggled with cramps and needed to be treated off the court; Garcia also had cramps, but he didn't give up. The iron-blooded Carragher also fell to the ground with cramps and pain, but he was still relieving before he fell to the ground; In the final moments of extra time, he dragged his injured leg and cleared again in front of goal.
This game ticks all the boxes for what can be called a "masterpiece" tournament, and more. Because it not only has a deep connotation, but also a rich extension.
Goal in the first minute, storm in six minutes in the second half, three-goal comeback, penalty shootout...... This is between the two former European hegemons, AC Milan and Liverpool, and it is also the 20th anniversary of the Heysel tragedy......
The background and environment don't need to be described at all, the reason why this football game is called a classic is more because of Liverpool's never-give-up spirit.
Qin Lang, like his teammates, looked at Gerrard, and the atmosphere in the locker room seemed to have changed a little, quite obviously!
Seeing that morale had picked up, Gerrard was happy and more confident.
'We had a good season, we fought until the end of the league and although we lost the title, I think everyone will be proud of our performance because we did a great job and we exceeded a lot of expectations, even ourselves.
Well, the league title is a shame, but it will also be a factor that motivates the Liverpool players.
It was a shame to lose the league title, but it was what made the Reds more confident.
Before the start of the season, if Liverpool is the most powerful choice to win the league, many people will definitely be questioned, but this season's Liverpool and old rival Manchester United entanglement until the last moment completely lost the hope of winning the championship, which has actually surprised many people.
Hard power, lineup, Liverpool still has some shortcomings, to be able to reach the current level has surprised many people, Liverpool's performance is good enough.
Steven Gerrard snapped his arms up and shouted as he was confident about his team at Wembley Stadium.
'We're drawing with them now and we're getting to know them better. Gentlemen, we are Liverpool and we carry the hope of a city! We are warriors and warriors, so I want you to keep fighting until the last moment! ”
Gerrard and every Liverpool player looked at each other, and no one would dodge their eyes at all, they would meet the captain's gaze without fear.
Qin Lang looked at Gerrard very calmly, as the third captain of the team and the vice-captain on the field, he still had some right to speak.
It's just that Qin Lang also knows very well that the current leader of the team is Gerrard, and there is nothing to doubt about this at all; So Gerrard's cheering is logical.
It's also a good example of leading by example, and Gerrard has shown why he is a convincing Liverpool flag with his actions, and he has shown the essential qualities of a good team leader.
With such a captain leading the team forward, Qin Lang and his teammates naturally have more confidence.
Countless commentators were analysing the first half of the game, and they were also stating some of their opinions.
What is certain is that everyone can see that Bayern are strong, and this season's Bundesliga giants are indeed invincible, and they have a good chance of knocking Liverpool down at Wembley Stadium.
The media and commentators close to Liverpool are starting to get nervous, and Liverpool's decline is quite obvious; In the final moments of the first half, the Reds completely retreated, and the game was completely dominated by Bayern.
Many people even have a feeling that the outcome of this game seems to have lost its suspense, and Bayern's victory seems to be a natural thing.
A lot of the media and fans were talking about the first half of the game, and Liverpool's performance was a bit disappointing, and there was nothing wrong with that; Bayern's play is very good, Bayern's tactics are very sharp, and Bayern's star strength is naturally quite good.
It seems that you can cheer for Bayern, sing praises for the winners, and take a good look at Liverpool's gains and losses this season.
The runner-up of the Red Army League, the runner-up of the Champions League, and the double runner-up seem to be the hallmark of Liverpool's season, although they have risen strongly, they lack the confidence after all, they still lack a little bit of the temperament to become a king, they still need to make persistent efforts to continue to work hard!
It all seems so logical, because Liverpool are not favored at all, whether it is the league or the Champions League, they are not the biggest favorites, and they do have some more powerful and favored teams in front of them.
It doesn't matter, it really doesn't matter.
How many strong teams the team has beaten this season!
How many giants have been humiliated, lost, and eliminated by Liverpool this season!
Although they are not favored, those who are not favored do not need to care at all; All Liverpool need to do is play their game well and they will prove with their actions why Liverpool deserve the title of champion!
Never give up and keep fighting, that's what Liverpool should do, that's the quality and tradition that the Red Army should have.
The second half was about to kick off and players from both sides were back on the pitch.
Compared with the demoralized Reds who left the field in a hurry at halftime, it is a more confident and calm Liverpool standing on the pitch now, which is the real Liverpool!
Liverpool haven't given up yet, not because they regained some fitness after the break, but because Liverpool regained their confidence at half-time!
As soon as the second half began, Liverpool pressed all over the board; Liverpool were crushed by Bayern Munich in the final moments of the first half, and now it is Liverpool's turn to make a difference.
Glen Johnson stepped in with great determination as he sent in a quick low cross for Suarez to volley in front of the six-yard box and the ball was saved by Neuer on the ground.
It was a beautiful, high-quality shot that was enough to make Neuer's heart jump and enough to make the Bayern players nervous.
It doesn't mean much to the Liverpool players at all, and it may just be the icing on the cake, given the high morale of Liverpool at the moment.
Continuing to insist on pressing high and pressing tactics, Liverpool players also know that the game cannot only rely on willpower, but also requires excellent tactical execution and excellent individual strength.
Bayern made a mistake in the backfield pass, Gerrard grabbed the piggy's lack of passing power and quickly cut off the ball, quickly passed to Sturridge, and faced the saved Bayern defender Dante, Sturridge shot hard outside the penalty area.
Neuer struggled to get out of the line, and although it wasn't too difficult to save the ball, Sturridge's shot was too right.
But having two high-quality shots on goal from Liverpool just three minutes into the second half had already made Neuer nervous, and he knew that Liverpool were getting more and more dangerous!