Chapter 163: A Chance to Prove Yourself! (Guarantee 2)
Chapter 163: A Chance to Prove Yourself!
The game entered the half-time break, the atmosphere in the dressing room of the home team Barcelona was still tense, they only recovered one goal at the moment, and the score of 1:2 was unacceptable to them, because of this, "Tata" did not even study the players to change their tactics, but let Cesc Fabregas replace Busquets, so as to further strengthen the team's midfield control.
In the away dressing room, Simon? Grayson smiled lightly: "Boys, you played a great game today, I already said it early on, I don't have any requirements for this game, you can play whatever you want, but you proved yourself in the game, we have the opportunity to prove to the world that Barcelona is strong, but we ...... Stronger! ”
Leeds United's players burst out laughing, and it was a wonderful feeling to be able to lead Barcelona 2-1 away, even if the game was not over and Leeds United had not yet conquered the Camp Nou, but the team's performance in the first half was enough to prove that the current "Young Guards" are indeed capable of competing with the top giants in European football.
With a relaxed mindset, Leeds United went into the second half......
Seeing that Leeds United did not make any adjustments, Barcelona soon launched a big attack, but Leeds United's ability to resist pressure is really strong, even if Barcelona attacked fiercely, they were never crushed, but kept looking for opportunities to counterattack, waiting for an opportunity to give Barcelona a fatal blow.
Moreover, there are also a lot of weapons for the "Young Guard" to attack, Tevez's agility, Ameobi's ball protection, and Jonny's? Hausen's breakthrough, Pivkovski's inchement, plus Ben? After Parker assisted, he formed the "Leeds Three Musketeers" left-wing offensive system with Shaq and Leeds Captain. These are actually enough to play with Barcelona for a while, not to mention that Leeds United also has a skill like a nuclear weapon...... "Shaq GOAL"!
With 57 minutes to go, Leeds United's attacking system on the left flank suddenly came into play. Hausen's return pass threw Montoya away, and then Ben? Parker sent the ball into the box on the left side of Barcelona. Carlos Tevez "The Beast" drew all the attention of Barcelona's defence.
But the ball was passed back by Tevez, and the direction of the pass was ...... Left side of the arc of the big penalty area!
Ball to ...... People are here!
Shaq was back on the passing path and his body was already in a shooting position!
"Bang!"
With a muffled sound, the ball flew like a cannonball again, towards Barcelona's goal!
A player who can carve out an area on the pitch for a long-range shot, and the goal will be named after him, is enough to prove the threat of Shaq in this range, and it can also show the power of Shaq's long-range shooting in this area!
"Ahh
Valdés yelled. At the same time, his body fell to the right, his movements were already extremely fast, almost the limit of human beings, and he definitely did not want to experience the feeling of being scored three times by the same opponent in a single game.
So, Valdés' right fingertips finally touched the ball!
"Bang!"
The ball was rubbed and finally hit the left post of the Barcelona goal, and then bounced to the other side with a "whoosh......
"Oh--uh!"
Inside the Camp Nou, the Barcelona fans let out a low cry for the rest of their lives. But as soon as the voice came out, it was as if his throat was choked.
Because-
"Big Black" Ameobi appeared in front of the ball!
"Boom!"
Ameobi bowed his head. A header hits the ball!
The ball flew into Barcelona's empty net without any hindrance...... 3:1!
“GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!”
Ameobi roared excitedly, like a chimpanzee!
Leeds United's players and bench were also jubilant, and it was not so safe for the team to lead by one goal, after all, it was against Barcelona, but now the lead has been extended to two goals. It was a much easier game, and Barcelona had to score two goals in the remaining 30 minutes to equalise the score, and three goals in a row to win, which was not a small challenge.
Barcelona's faces were also darkened, as they had been aiming for an equaliser after the start of the second half. It wasn't too difficult for them to score two goals at half-time, but now ...... They had to score three goals to win!
And even if they win the game 4:3 in the end, Barcelona lost 0:3 away in the first leg, and they still lost to Leeds United, if they lose to Bayern Munich, Manchester United, or even Real Madrid, it is very normal, but if they lose to Leeds United, which is not well-known in England, this feeling is ...... It's so depressing!
But the more you are afraid of something, the more you come.
In the 71st minute of the game, Barcelona could not score their second goal of the game, but Leeds United's attack suddenly started from the right side, Shaq ran to the right side of the penalty area to attract Barcelona's defense, and suddenly a straight kick sent the ball to the feet of the "black big man" Ameobi.
Although Ameobi's striker is not as conspicuous as Tevez, and others only see his role in tactics, but in fact it is just the former Ameobi, after arriving at Leeds United, Ameobi scored 19 goals in 27 games for Leeds United in the first year and a half season, 32 goals in 40 games last season, and 6 goals in 9 games this season. The 32-year-old Ameobi's goal scoring rate is actually much higher than that of many strikers in their playing years.
When Ameobi swept the ball into the Barcelona penalty area, his long legs swung and blasted the ball out with a "bang"!
Valdés made the right judgment when he saved, but unfortunately the distance was really ...... It's too close!
Ball...... Flew into the Barcelona goal for the fourth time in this game!
4:1!
The Catalans looked at the electronic scoreboard in despair, they couldn't believe what they saw, and the dignified Barcelona would be beaten 4:1 at home by Leeds United, which ...... It's a nightmare!
Josep ...... Josep ...... Josep ......"
I don't know who started it. A voice suddenly erupted in the Camp Nou stadium, and the fans called out Guardiola's name loudly, and they missed Guardiola more and more at this time, when Barcelona ...... See who destroys whom, how domineering the "Six Crowns" are!
But what happens after Pep Guardiola leaves?
Villanova led the team with average results, but he was terminally ill first. After the arrival of "Tata" this season, Barcelona's performance in the league is still in the past, pressing the old rival Real Madrid under him, but you also have to show a strong point in the Champions League, just one group stage, you can be killed by Leeds United!?
How can you make it this far!?
How dare you do such a thing!?
The cries of the fans at the Camp Nou made Gerrardo? Martino's face darkened, but there was really nothing he could do now, what could he do...... It was just Pedro who came on to replace Villa.
The team trailed by three goals. Leeds United's performance has remained solid, in this case...... There is no way to go back!
Leeds United, who are three goals ahead, are really already in control, and no one will believe that Barcelona have a chance to turn this game around, and there are only 20 minutes left in the game.
Thereupon......
The "Young Guard" is starting to play on the field!
In this game, Leeds United has not played much of their traditional style of play, and the kind of coordination around Shaq's constant passing and running has basically not been played, and Barcelona's counter-attacking ability is quite amazing. Especially these people are very tacit collective counter-robbery after predicting the opponent's passing line.
But now, Leeds United have the capital to play. The three-goal advantage was enough, and with Barcelona playing possession, it was our turn!
"Smack...... Syllable...... Smack......"
The ball was constantly passed at the feet of the Leeds United players, Shaq's running range began to expand, and the smooth passing and running also made Barcelona feel a lot of headaches, and they all had to admit it at this time. Leeds United's tactical approach is indeed very pleasing to the eye, and from time to time they create chances through individual performances.
The situation on the pitch changed, and Barcelona, who had previously been the main attacking side, became the side that played defensive counter-attacks, and they really came on in the 82nd minute, when Pedro came on as a substitute to receive a pass from Sanchez on the right side of the counterattack. Pushed the ball into the Leeds United goal.
It's a pity that the situation of the game has already decided the outcome of this game, and Pedro's goal is only one more goal in this game.
In the end, Barcelona was very unwilling to lose to Leeds United at home with a score of 2:4.
After the game, Shaq, who scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in the game, became the best player of the game, and in addition to goals and assists, Shaq also completed 43 passes, 7 tackles, 3 headers, 5 interceptions, and 2 blocked shots.
Even 'Tata' said in his post-match press conference: "This game is not so much about us losing to Leeds United as we are about losing to Shaq, this England midfielder is really fantastic, he is another real talent I have seen after Rionel and Cristiano!" And he's still so young, and I'm sure Shaq's future will be as brilliant as that of Rionel and Cristiano. ”
The opponents have already praised their disciples, Simon? Grayson didn't say anything about Shaq: "We have gained a lot from the two games against Barcelona in the group stage, not just two important wins, but the confidence and experience we have gained against the best teams in the world is what we have gained the most. ”
A reporter asked Simon? Grayson, in his opinion, Messi is stronger or Shaq is stronger.
Simon? Grayson laughed: "The two are different types, Messi is the kind of player who can help the team forward with goals, and Shaq ...... He is the core of the team at all times. (To be continued......)