Chapter 268: Wolf Hunt - Countdown

"Arsenal is going to exert their strength, and Roma's pressing may lose its effect, which is of little significance."

When Theo Walcott and Diaby came into action, Ancelotti frowned and asserted.

"Yes, but these two players have just recovered from injury, why would Carlo say that?"

Although Lineker agreed with Ancelotti's judgment, he was a little curious about Ancelotti's conclusion, and couldn't help but 'raise the bar' and wonder why.

Quite simply, Lineker's judgment was based on his familiarity with the Arsenal players and the effect of Arsene Wenger's substitution.

But Ancelotti is different, he basically knows little about Arsenal, he has played in the past, but Arsenal has changed to a new team after the summer exodus and injury wave.

Lineker was naturally curious as to why Ancelotti was so determined.

"Well, in fact, Roma are leading now, and a big reason for the anxiety on the pitch with Arsenal at home is that they control Arsenal's midfield and left side very well.

The lack of body in the back that Arsenal replaced, coupled with the lack of ability to get rid of the ball on the spot, gave Roma the opportunity to press in the front, and in this sense, restricted Hao's play.

On their left side, the No. 26 does not have the advantage of speed, and the ability to pass the ball is not strong, although Wenger plays inside, but the left full-back is not enough to bear the burden of Arsenal's attack, which leads to Arsenal's left side of the pressure on the Roma players is not enough.

In fact, the Roma team has launched many attacks like this, putting pressure on Hao, which is also a reason.

Coach Arsene Wenger should have been good enough to make this change, and the Arsenal players are very characteristic, so I believe this is a positive signal for Arsenal. ”

Ancelotti's explanation had to impress Lineker and Mortensen.

Even though Carlo Ancelotti led AC Milan to two Champions League titles, many people don't know the Italian.

First, Ancelotti has never been confined to the Apennine Peninsula, and has no experience as a coach of a big foreign club, and AC Milan has been star-studded before this, and people have never been able to have an objective understanding of Ancelotti.

On the other hand, Ancelotti's temperament is too dull, and he has always given a good personality, which is not enough personality and makes it easy to ignore his existence.

The Istanbul miracle also made some Englishmen look down on Ancelotti.

It was only at this time that Lineker and Mortensen discovered that the Italy beside them was really not simple, and the slightly wooden face was so sharp.

Indeed, as Ancelotti said, Wenger is going to make a difference, and the reason why he has waited so long is that he chooses to believe in Bendtner and Denilson, believe that they can play, and avoid shaking their confidence.

At this point, Wenger is indeed a bit stubborn, too idealistic and quite odious in the eyes of some. But for young people, this stubbornness and idealization is so cute, at least in their formative years, they have been cared for in this way.

After more than three months of injury, Walcott's return has given Arsenal enough power support, at least in terms of speed, his impact on the Roma team's defense is incomparable to Bendtner.

And Diaby's play, to a certain extent, also liberated Xiang Hao, his ability to hold the ball, as well as the ability to get rid of the spot, now looks better than Denilson.

In fact, if it weren't for Diaby's excessive injuries, Arsenal's midfield would have been formed a long time ago, and it would not have been Denilson's turn to withdraw and switch to the midfield, and finally lose the captain of the Brazilian youth team to three virtues.

Arsenal completed the initiative, while Roma suffered a second injury and had to make a substitution.

In the 80th minute of the game, Tadei pulled his crotch in the scramble with Xiang Hao, unable to hold on, and Aquilani, who had returned from injury, came off the bench and opposed Xiang Hao.

However, it is obvious that this Italian, who is constantly injured, is really not Xiang Hao's opponent in terms of confrontation. Before Tadei, he could still watch Xiang Hao, and his position was at least firm, but after Aquilani came on the field, he was completely blown up by Xiang Hao.

Since he came on the field, the Roma team has been in a disadvantaged situation, and it has become more and more unbearable. In the final stage of the game, Xiang Hao was like a fierce tiger, and began to fight hard and exert his might.

In the eighty-second minute of the game, Xiang Hao suddenly got up near the center circle, and after forcibly shaking off Baptista's pull, he swiped with a big foot, and then changed direction, passing between Aquilani and Pizarro alive, and distributed the ball to the right side before the Roma team blocked.

It's a pity that in the end, after Walcourt passed the Rieser level, he took a big step into the penalty area and was cleared by Bridget first.

Seeing this scene, the Arsenal fans in the stands let out a sigh of regret and regret.

A minute later, Xiang Hao made a comeback, cooperating with Nasri and Van Persie in the middle, and finally Van Persie sent the ball, Xiang Hao inserted it and completed the goal.

However, before hitting the goal, Xiang Hao was hit by Diamutne, the speed was a little slower, the ball fell to his left foot, and the force was great, but the angle was not wrapped, and the outside instep directly pumped the ball into the stands.

Xiang Hao himself was also a little embarrassed, and gave Fan Persie a thumbs up, pointed at himself, and signaled that the ball was his own.

Corners, free kicks...

Arsenal got a lot of opportunities in the final period, overwhelming the Roma players, and in the final stage, Arsenal completely grasped the initiative.

'Roma pressed too hard before and they dropped very quickly in the final moments, so maybe this is an opportunity for Arsenal.'

Mortenson saw the change in the situation on the pitch and said with anticipation.

"Well, there is another aspect, which is the absence of De Rossi, which makes their midfield too poor Arsenal in terms of rhythm.

Before, they could still use the opponent's No. 15 to press, but now on the opponent's No. 2 field, Arsenal's back hole has been filled, allowing Hao to enter the front court more, and the situation of the Roma team is not good, even if it is extra-time, Arsenal has a great advantage. ”

Carlo Ancelotti made further additions, and apparently he was not optimistic that Roma would be able to get out of the way at Arsenal's home stadium.

'Now it's up to Arsenal to create chances and take advantage of them, otherwise extra-time is inevitable.'

Lineker looked at the time, it was already 88 minutes, stoppage time was about to arrive, Lineker was somewhat anxious for Arsenal.

You must know that although Arsenal now has an advantage on the field, if it is overtime, whether it wins or loses, it will be too much loss to Arsenal, then the subsequent schedule, imagination is a little desperate, and it is best to solve it as soon as possible.

Arsene Wenger is in the same mindset, and at the moment he misses Cesc Fabregas and Arshavin very much, and with the two of them, he doesn't have to worry about creating opportunities and seizing them.

The old man stood on the sidelines with some impatience, frowning, rubbing his hands, and staring at the situation on the field without leaving for a moment.

Spalletti was also nervous, pursing her lips and biting her fingers on her lips, becoming more and more uneasy.

He knew that in this situation, his team could be killed at any time, and after spending so long, his life still hung by a thread.

Spalletti was unwilling, but extremely helpless. From time to time, he looked at his watch, hoping that the regular game would be over quickly, that he would be able to arrange it and kill the best of the game, and if he couldn't, he would also like his team to spend time on penalties. In that way, the victory or defeat depends only on the destiny of heaven and on who God blesses.

But obviously Xiang Hao didn't want to see this scene, seeing that the game was about to end, his team was still one goal behind and couldn't open the situation.

Xiang Hao was anxious, but he became more and more bold, and began to crush directly into the front court, and the things behind him were directly handed over to Diabi, Nasri and others to deal with, and Xiang Hao drilled wherever he was free.

At the same time, the fourth official raised his card: four minutes of stoppage time.

One minute, two minutes, three minutes...

"Toot-"

"Oh! No!!! ”

Seeing Enrique's gesture, Reese let out a loud yelling unwillingly, yelling at the referee, "This ball touched him out of bounds!" It's a goal kick!! ”

Unfortunately, no matter how unwilling the Norwegian heavy artillery was, Enrique still pointed his finger at the corner flag area and signaled for Arsenal's corner.

At this time, the time of the game had reached 93 minutes and 32 seconds.

This also means that this corner could be Arsenal's last chance. Take this opportunity, the game is over, Arsenal enter the next round, miss this opportunity, the game is at least thirty minutes left, life and death unknown.

So this ball, whether it is a Roma player or an Arsenal player, is extremely important.

With the exception of Sagna and Almunia staying at the back, the rest of Arsenal's players poured into the Roma half, and the Roma team was the whole team back, and the entire penalty area was already jammed.

In the stands, whether it is Arsenal fans or Roma fans, at this moment, they can't help but stand up, not daring to miss this last scene.

Both managers, Arsene Wenger and Spalletti, were on the verge of getting to the turf, staring nervously at the pitch in hopes of seeing the results they wanted.

Robin van Persie took the penalty and the Dutchman walked quickly to the corner.

When he put the ball away, there was a pause of nearly three seconds, panting roughly, looking at the penalty area, raising his right hand, his middle finger erect, and his index finger slightly bent.

"What do you mean?"

"What does this gesture mean?"

'Do Arsenal have their own tactics?'

Seeing this gesture, everyone is speculating and not understanding what Van Persie means with this hand in this last moment, but there is no doubt that this gesture represents a tactic of Arsenal.

The Roma players were nervous, and they all rolled their eyes, staring not only at their own people, but also at their teammates' guards, hoping to do everything.

However, there is never anything in the world that can be done in an all-encompassing way, and it is impossible to do it.

"Smack!"

With an extremely crisp sound, the ball made a wonderful arc, but it was fast.

Sprint! Prance! Second Leap!

"Bang !!"

“GOOOOOOOOOO――OL!!! Hao, Hao! Perfect tactical fit! Perfect tacit understanding! The perfect team!! ”