Chapter 317: The General Trend
"GOGOGOGOGO-Theo!!"
A long sound like the wind echoed over the Emirates Stadium, and a galloping figure quickly swept into the Villarreal penalty area.
Pellegrini had a bitter face, he was about to close his eyes, and he couldn't bear to look at it.
“GOOOOOOOO――OL!!! Theo, Theo Walcott!! 1-0 and we are ahead of Villarreal!! ”
Luke's voice detonated the boiling point of the Emirates Stadium, "Woo-hoo!! ”
"Well done, Theo!!"
"Well done, number 14 !!"
"Theo, you're as good as Thierry!!"
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Endless compliments were sent to Walcott, the little tiger who was galloping.
Returning to his original position, Eboue went through, Walcott successfully countered offside, went straight into the penalty area, and seized the opportunity.
The players of the Villarreal team were a little lost, shaking their heads incessantly, and their expressions of frustration were obvious.
After the opening, as Wenger had guessed, the Villarreal players followed Pellegrini's arrangement and launched an onslaught from the start.
The Arsenal players were steady and steady, not following the rhythm of the opponent, waiting for this opportunity to counterattack.
Villarreal's overall formation pressed, giving the extremely fast Walcott space to show his speed, a counterattack, and pick the fruit.
And as soon as this fruit was won, not only the Spanish media felt a trace of despair, but even Pellegrini felt a sense of loss, a sense of powerlessness.
With a little more than an hour left, Villarreal will have to score more than two goals if they want to recover, and the attack will not only not be attenuated, but will have to be more ferocious.
However, judging from the sharpness of Arsenal's counter-attack, it is unlikely that Villarreal will want to keep the door open.
Except for Xiang Hao and Arshavin, almost all of Arsenal's attackers are on it, with Cesc Fabregas in the midfield, Arsenal's attack is absolutely fine, at least Arsenal's attack is not something that Villarreal can disintegrate.
So although there is still a little more than an hour left, the development of the situation will not change much, and Arsenal will win this game and enter the last four, which is basically certain.
And it seemed that referee Stark was willing to help out, and just five minutes after Walcott's goal, Villarreal, who pounced, was once again hit hard.
"Toot!" A sharp whistle.
It's Ebue again, it's Walcot again.
Eboue went straight to the right sideline, Walcourt took the ball on the right side of the penalty area and turned around, ready to cut in from the outside. Godin couldn't react to the tackle, but he was apprehensive about Walcott's assault, and subconsciously shoveled the Englishman to the ground.
Stark also blew the whistle at the first time and pointed his finger at the penalty spot.
"Whew, penalty?!"
"Villarreal is in big trouble now, their offense can't catch up with the score, but the defense can't withstand Arsenal, now, this knockout game, Arsenal's chances of winning are too great."
"It's terrible, Villarreal's attack and defense are completely disjointed, if their captain Senna is here, maybe it would be better, but it's a pity that when it comes to the real decisive battle, he is out due to illness."
"If this goal is scored, it can be said that Arsenal has won nine out of ten in this knockout round, unless there is a shocking event, otherwise the victory has been in Arsenal's pocket with the current situation of the two teams."
"There's still a chance, there should still be a chance, didn't England do the same a few years ago, chasing three goals in a row in the first half and beating the opponent on penalties. As long as Villarreal can score three goals, they will be completely back. ”
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With the exception of one or two commentators who were expecting a miracle, almost everyone thought the game was out of suspense, as long as Van Persie scored the goal.
"Shhh
The 'crisp' boos came, and the more than 1,000 Villarreal fans were unwilling to give up like this, and still used their best efforts to interfere with the penalty and keep the greater hope.
It's a pity that there is a grim face in front of them. The departure of the Togolese man has put Van Persie on more responsibility, and despite the constant injuries, he has maintained his strong form and has contributed almost every time he appears.
This penalty is not difficult for him, not to mention, before this, Wenger has given a death order, requiring him to take the opportunity.
A little boo is nothing to the Dutch. Run-up, leg swing, "Smack!" ”
Retreating with his left foot, Villarreal goalkeeper Diego López misjudged the ball and the ball flew past his feet into the corner, 2-0!!
"Ahh
A little boy seemed to slide wildly towards the stands where the Arsenal fans were. At this time, there will be no boos, there will be endless worship.
"Robin !!!!"
"You're the only !!!!"
"Robinhood !!!!"
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Endless cheers echoed over the Emirates Stadium, and the Dutch accepted all the praises, clenched their fists in high spirits, and looked up at the fans on the high platform, the arrogance and domineering were not inferior to Xiang Hao.
In fact, if it weren't for Cesc Fabregas being too rebellious and Van Persie being too vulnerable, the captain of this period should have been a straight and crazy Dutchman, rather than a restrained and dark Spaniard.
It's a pity that the sentence was printed: 'Be famous as soon as possible'. If Van Persie becomes the top name in the season when Henry leaves, this captain will naturally fall to him.
But that season, what really stood out was the Togolese and Fabregas, the small character and personality of the Togolese were not the role of the captain, and the only one who could come out was Cesc Fabregas.
The Spaniard in the midfield has indeed shown his ability to be proud of his peers, coupled with Arsene Wenger's single-handedness, the green age to the house, Arsenal fans also see him as their own man, a natural captain role.
And the relationship between the successive dislocations also led to Arsenal's two most talented captains in the post-Henry era, and regretted bidding farewell to the chief.
The successive heavy blows, coupled with the call of the 'parent team', turned Fabregas's earlier spirit into a weak depression, and finally escaped from Arsenal. Not strong enough and too tactful, the Spaniard was never able to lead Arsenal to bite that last breath.
And Van Persie is tough enough and wild enough, but unfortunately as the captain, it is the weakest time for Arsenal, the role of the pillar of optimus, he did it, igniting the strongest fighting spirit in his heart. When he set off, the dissatisfaction with the top management turned this fighting spirit into his anger, and he announced early that he would not renew the contract.
But at this moment, they have all been reconsidered in Wenger's heart, and the old man's eyes have begun to stare at Xiang Hao in the stands, although he brought two women here, which made him very dissatisfied.