Chapter 47: Your World
In a debut he will never forget, Gerrard believes he has experienced all the ups and downs on the pitch so far. Like him, Zhan Jun has no regrets at this moment in such a game that is still remembered many years later.
But the next scene that happened, in addition to deeply shocking them, has strictly said that it has surpassed football and affected many people, many years.
In the 78th minute of the game, Anelka's hurried shot was blocked by Carragher, perhaps it was God's reward for hard work, and luck took care of the Liverpool team at the critical moment.
After the ball was blocked, it drew an eerie arc and landed right at the foot of McMana on the right. The Englander, who had a good performance in the game, did not waste a godsend, and after taking two steps forward, a pass with excellent arc and speed finally gave Fowler a one-on-one chance for the waiting rabbit in front!
As a top scorer, Fowler's footwork and kick have been completely tested, and the only thing that can keep this one-on-one ball a little suspenseful is whether the defending champion is about to be able to withstand it.
Soon, Robbie Fowler dispelled everyone's doubts with a near-perfect stop.
It's been this time in the game, and being able to complete such a stop is enough to prove his talent and worth. But just when everyone stood up and was ready to cheer, the guy who was originally a supporting actor came out to steal the show!
David Seaman.
In the Arsenal side that won the Double last season, Ian Wright, Tony Adams and him, the three Englishmen stood up the backbone of this team. In the recently concluded World Cup in France, England's old international team was still the main selection, and his performance was unanimously recognized.
But just when everyone deeply admired his old age and strength, 35-year-old David Seaman was starting to slide at a speed visible to the naked eye!
The vast majority of people blame injuries for all this. In fact, the English themselves know it in their hearts.
Years of bad habits have led to his declining physical condition, and although Wenger's arrival has slowed the decline, it is difficult for his body to maintain a high level of condition. He was already at the end of his game last season, and he was already feeling inadequate from the end of his first pre-season training session this season.
This kind of thing seems to be normal, but it is suddenly artificially magnified by the face-loving English. Feel ashamed. After barely holding on for a while, his increasingly fragile athletic system began to fail, and although the team was soaring, he could no longer see his former self.
After the expected injury hit, the poor performance of substitute goalkeeper Manninger brought his comeback forward early. This season, whether in the league or in Europe, the difficulty has significantly surpassed last season, in this situation, the English, who do not admit defeat, have made up their minds to accelerate the burning of their sports career!
If you don't save the team at this moment. In fact, no one will blame him, but he has already made up his mind and thinks that this is a test given by God!
Since it's a test, let's rush it with all your might!
"Nice stop! Single-edged chance! Goalkeeper Seaman rushed up! So fast? It really doesn't look like a 35-year-old veteran! ”
At the critical moment, Zhan Jun quickly made a fuss, but in fact, his heartbeat had already gone all the way up uncontrollably.
Lore? Lore? Lore!
Sure enough, what happened next was not unexpected.
"Both are fast! Fowler falls in the box! Did Seaman touch the ball first? ”
"The referee's whistle blows! Penalty kick! And maybe a red card! ”
"Sure enough! Such a suspenseful game, at this time, it is still unstoppable! Liverpool defended Anfield's glory with a tenacious and unyielding performance in the face of strong pressure from the defending champions! ”
"Time is running out. With a penalty and a red card, it will be difficult for Arsenal to keep the draw! ”
"Wait? Fowler stood up. What are you talking about chasing the referee? It's already a penalty and a red card, isn't he still satisfied? ”
"Let's take a look at the slow mirror first, this ball stops very beautifully, even if the step forward is a little bigger, but in terms of distance, the attacker is completely in a strong position! Hey. Doesn't it seem to be pounced? ”
"Yes, put your feet away! He-Man rushed forward very fast, and even when he fell to the ground to save, his whole body still maintained a high speed and slid forward! If Fowler doesn't close his feet, he will change direction or shoot. Eventually, the outstretched foot will be kicked on He-Man, or even on the head! ”
"Robbie Fowler moved everyone in this way by giving up because of the possibility of injury to the opponent!"
'Look at it again, it's right, it's the penalty and the red card. This is not a half-ball, Fowler only closed his foot to protect the opponent, and finally the body lost its balance due to the hasty action, and also lost control of the ball, and the referee's decision was no problem! ”
"In such a wonderful and intense game, in addition to scoring goals, it is really emotional!"
After watching the slow play twice, Zhan Jun's mood calmed down a little, but as the TV picture turned, his heartbeat began to speed up again!
"What's the situation? Fowler spread his hands outstretched, still explaining what to the referee? Didn't he think it was a penalty? ”
"What's the best chance to beat the defending champions at home? Robbie Fowler, who only gave up a one-on-one chance so as not to hurt his opponent, how could he not think it was a penalty? ”
"Sure enough, the referee kept shaking his head!"
"Huh? Has the red card been revoked? He-Man is still standing in front of the goal line! ”
"What an astonishment! The referee didn't seem unimpressed! ”
"Yes, when it was played in slow motion just now, Fowler's candid confession dispelled the referee's doubts, and the red card was revoked."
"It's unbelievable that with more than ten minutes left in the game, he actually defended his opponent who got a red card!"
"Seriously, I think this scene in front of me has gone beyond the game itself and has risen to the height of sportsmanship!"
"Modern football has evolved to this day, and there are more and more things to be won in one game, and the benefits of being famous in one game are becoming more and more exaggerated. To be able to see this scene in the top field of the Premier League where fame and fortune are rampant is really surprising and admirable! ”
"Ball is like character, and competitive games are nothing more than victory. And beyond! In addition to honor, there is justice! ”
Fowler stood in front of the twelve-yard line, still smiling and shaking his head!
"Oh my God, does he know the point of this game, this penalty?"
"Sure enough! Didn't go in! Hey, shoot! in. It's in! In the 79th minute of the game, McAtier made a supplementary shot in front of the goal to help Liverpool take the lead again! ”
"Look at the slow release, this penalty Fowler kicked a little carelessly, the angle is not tricky, the power is not big, Arsenal goalkeeper Seaman judged accurately, fell to the ground and pounced on the side to keep the ball out!"
"Honestly, this scene is too dramatic!"
Robbie Fowler seems to be like the referee explained. It is said that He-Man did not touch him, and that he himself lost his balance and fell to the ground. Judging from the slow-motion replay, there was indeed no physical contact between the two sides, but in the previous battle for control of the ball, he gave up a great opportunity to avoid injury to his opponent. ”
"Maybe for him, the revocation of the opponent's red card still makes him feel that it is not enough, and it should not be a penalty without physical contact."
"Seriously, at this moment. Robbie Fowler, the 23-year-old Englishman. It's great! ”
The game ended at 3-3, and in the second minute of four-minute stoppage time, Tony Adams had a good chance in a corner kick scuffle to help his team luck equalis.
The Liverpool team, which was obviously physically exhausted at the last moment, was almost completely suppressed in their own half, if it were not for the united defense. You may not get a single point. Of course, if Arsenal had been sent off before, the result would not have been so good.
Immediately after the end of the match, one of the most important parties was interviewed by the mixed zone.
David Seaman.
"Yes. I was very surprised. It was he who approached the referee and said there was no physical contact between me and him, that there was no red card or penalty. ”
"It's unbelievable that someone would refuse such a favourable decision. Maybe only people who really put the spirit of competition in their hearts will be so honest! ”
"Hopefully, this kind of competition will bring something to all the young people who want to pursue this sport, in addition to winning and losing."
"I'm very touched, thank you."
Gerrard, who made a stunning debut, was also interviewed.
"I'm proud to have teammates like that."
"Yes, he is the kind of man who is obsessed with victory but always remembers fairness and justice."
"I'm so proud of this team, the fans here, today was a fantastic day!"
Yu Mo did not escape the long guns and short guns of the reporters.
This guy has a vague impression of today's scene, but he really didn't expect to be a participant.
It's rare to have some seriousness.
"Today he is the protagonist and it's a shame that he is not my teammate."
"Of course, even if it is an opponent, his actions can still infect everyone."
"Rushing for quick success is the biggest problem brought about by the rapid development of modern football, and I hope his behavior can bring more thinking."
Arsene Wenger was obviously also touched, and his expression was very serious when he was interviewed.
"To be able to make this choice in the current environment, his heart deserves to be praised by everyone. We are accustomed to doing whatever it takes to win, and we are accustomed to measuring everything in terms of honor, and perhaps we should stop and consider what positive impact the sport can have besides fame and fortune. ”
"Choosing football as their lifelong pursuit is the ideal of many young people, but after really embarking on this path, the ubiquitous temptation will make many people deviate more and more from the original track. There is no way to stop or refuse the huge benefits coming to professional football, and hopefully what he has done today will forever be remembered in the hearts of many people. ”
It was a long time after the game ended, and Ljungberg was still at peace, seeing that the familiar guy had broken through the siege and walked to the locker room, he immediately quickened his pace to catch up.
"How's that, what's in mind?"
'It's a bit unprofessional not to score a penalty, but it's commendable elsewhere. You Mo looked at his eyes that were shining with excitement and smiled.
Such a bland reaction made the Swede not think about the content, and shook the other party's shoulder, "Damn, you guy, is it good to have a little expression, it's too cold-blooded!" ”
"yes, maybe." You Mo nodded, suddenly raised again, and glanced at the sentence in front of the player's tunnel.
Anfield, what an interesting place.
"Such an opponent is remarkable, and I think their future achievements will definitely not be easy!" Ljungberg didn't really plan to ask for any answers, after all, it was clear that things were happening right in front of us, and no comment could bring the excitement of being involved.
What really makes him chase after him is actually unfinished thinking.
"If it were you, would you be absent-minded in front of the 12-yard line?" You Mo didn't forget his answer, and looked at the Swede with a look of wandering away from the world, so he asked.
"Me? I don't know. Ljungberg looked dazed, nodding first and then shaking his head.
You Mo slowed down his speech and said one sentence at a time.
"English people like to live in the glory of the past, so they value some ideal things, to put it bluntly, they are not pragmatic enough. The Germans did a good job at this, although it seems a little cold-blooded, but competitive sports are based on results and strength, and if you expect your opponents to be as friendly as they are today, I don't say you know. ”
Hearing this, Ljungberg was a little stunned.
Before he could come back to his senses, the calm voice continued to sound.
"Just like most misjudgments don't change, if you look forward to living in an ideal environment, it's inevitable that your ability to resist stress will not keep up with your own progress. Although the current Arsenal team aims for the giants, the mentality is actually not reached. is like a young man who wants to go to a big team to develop, only thinking about the glory of the scenery, not whether it is suitable for him. The problems in the dressing room at the moment are really small things, and the real pressure is still to come. ”
Ljungberg's mouth opened wider and wider, and he couldn't say a word.
Yu Mo patted him on the shoulder and stopped.
"Today's scene, just keep it in mind, there is no need to deliberately ask yourself. The ideal thing is the purest and the most seductive, but unfortunately it is too fragile to keep its head up in the face of reality. ”
Ljungberg gradually came back to his senses, nodded with a smile, and still didn't forget to complain, "You give me a feeling of being too mature, you won't be angry if you say it's sleek, right?" ”
"No, it won't." Yu Mo smiled and continued to walk forward.
The two had already entered the players' tunnel, and the voices began to echo everywhere.
"It's important to keep moving forward and minimize unnecessary friction. Your so-called tactfulness is actually just a necessary protection after seeing the unpredictable human heart. It's for others, it's for yourself. ”
"To others?"
"Everyone is an animal of interests, and people who are too simple and ideal will inevitably provide good soil for the originally unintentional guys, so that they will have the mind to take shortcuts."
"Well, people who are deceived and taken advantage of are not worthy of sympathy many times."
"Yes, you can't ask the world to be fair, but you can make your world fair through hard work." (To be continued......)