At half-time, there were no personnel changes for either team. Back on the pitch were the same 22 people who had started the game.

Standing in his position, watching the Aston Villa half-pitch, Chen Xi felt that he needed to think of some ways and make some changes to change the situation on the field.

Because just now in the dressing room, Hoddle did not make any tactical adjustments. But Chen Xi felt that if the game continued to play like this, it would be difficult to open up the situation.

After the start of the second half, as Chen Xi expected, the scene was still the same as in the second half of the first half, and neither team had too good offensive opportunities.

Chen Xi created Tottenham's best chance since the start of the second half. He used his strong body and pace down the flank to force his way away from De La Cruz and Hitzelsperger before delivering a pinpoint cross.

It's a pity that Sheringham deflected the ball under Melberg's interference and missed a chance to overtake the score!

In fact, Chen Xi's breakthrough assist was also one of the few bright spots in the period since Tottenham opened the second half.

Similarly, Aston Villa's side couldn't find much to attack.

The lack of a strong playmaker in midfield, a man who can pass the ball behind them delicately, prevented their top scorer Vassell from showing his pace.

In such a situation, in the 58th minute, Aston Villa manager Taylor called a skinny big man from the bench.

'Aston Villa requested a substitution and they brought on No.16 Pete Crouch for No.8 Angel. At two meters tall and weighing only 194 pounds (88 kilograms), the new big man is like a skinny bamboo pole! Robert, the home commentator, was clearly skeptical of the opponent's substitution.

Indeed, the current Crouch is not as good as the "high guy" who was nicknamed "Gao" by fans in later generations.

The 21-year-old had only a resume in League One (later the Championship), and although he scored double-digit goals in both seasons, the Premier League is clearly at a different level. This skinny guy hasn't been able to prove himself yet.

Taylor was replaced purely because of Angel's inaction on the field. At the same time, he also wants to use Crouch's height to make him a fulcrum up front to create some opportunities for Vassell and the rest of his team-mates.

Looking at the "skinny" Crouch, Chen Xi couldn't help but have a spoof idea in his heart, this guy is going to play a suck~ I'm afraid he doesn't need makeup!

However, what all Tottenham Hotspurs didn't expect was that it was the introduction of this thin bamboo pole that made Aston Villa's attack change qualitatively!

Crouch came on the pitch with the first touch of the ball and almost completed an assist. In the face of a long pass from the back, Crouch leaned on Gardner behind him with great difficulty, and then rubbed the ball behind him!

Vassell saw the opportunity to plug in, almost forming a one-handed momentum, but unfortunately he stopped the ball with some garlic at his feet, and Richards took the opportunity to catch up, and his reluctant shot finally went straight into Keller's arms.

Although the goal was not scored, Taylor still showed a satisfied smile on his face on the sidelines. Because that's exactly what he wants to see.

On the other side, Hoddle smelled a hint of danger, but he couldn't make any adjustments, after all, Gardner, who is more than 1.9 meters tall, is already the tallest defender in his hands.

Today Crouch's "head wind" is clearly smooth! Less than five minutes after that header was crossed, he had another dangerous header!

Lee Hendry's cross from the left found Crouch pinpointly, and although Crouch was squeezed behind Gardner, he still managed to push the ball into the far corner of the goal with the advantage of his height!

His header was at a great angle, but he couldn't get too much power out of it because of Gardner's interference. The result was resolved by Keller with one palm!

Crouch, who had made several threats in a row, looked extremely excited. Most people on the scene may not know that he is actually produced by Tottenham Hotspur's academy!

He was also called up for England's Under-21 squad as a member of Tottenham's youth team, but was unable to secure a professional contract at Tottenham. He had to wander and spend a few years in the lower divisions before returning to the Premier League.

Therefore, Crouch desperately wants to prove himself in front of his old club!

Indeed, most of the fans in the stands have forgotten that there was once such a number one in their youth team, and even the commentator Robert, who has been working in White Hart Lane for nearly a decade, has just mocked Crouch, which proves that he has indeed failed to leave any mark on White Hart Lane.

As a Tottenham Academy player, his first appearance on the pitch of White Hart Lane was as an opponent, which is obviously Crouch's sadness.

However, perhaps soon, Tottenham people will find out that this is actually even more sad for Tottenham!

Halfway through the second half, Barry, who had come in the back row, sent a through ball down the middle to tear through the Tottenham defence.

Vassell managed to get rid of Richards and plugged in at high speed to shoot directly into the far corner!

Keller made another brilliant save to keep out Vassell's shot.

Just when the Tottenham man thought he had escaped, a big, skinny man appeared in front of the ball that Keller saved.

I saw him push the ball into the empty net with a very uncoordinated movement.

Boom~~~ The away fans in the stands behind the Tottenham gate erupted in huge cheers!

Taylor and a group of substitutes on the sidelines also jumped up from their seats and celebrated with each other.

"Oh~ the ball is in. Substitute Pete Crouch made it to the empty net, and Aston Villa went ahead again, 2-1! Robert said listlessly. He obviously didn't expect that the big man who he had caricatured as a "thin bamboo pole" before would actually become a hero who helped his opponent turn the situation around.

After the goal, Crouch excitedly rushed to the stand where the Villa fans were, opened his arms and enjoyed the cheers of the fans.

Celebrating a goal at White Hart Lane, once a scene that the young Crouch had imagined countless times, has finally come true, but it was Tottenham who had breached the door. The senior guy was excited, but also a little bitter in his heart.

Of course, the more bitter side is obviously Tottenham, who are once again behind.

Hoddle quickly called Iverson from the bench and he was ready to make some changes up front in the hope that it would work out as well, given that there were only two dozen minutes left in the game.

And Chen Xi also had a plan in mind at this time...... You have to make a change!

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