Chapter 97: The Fight with the Referee
Arsenal were unhappy with a couple of first-half decisions from the referee, but the Gunners now have to accept them. Fortunately, the first half has ended, and Arsenal can also use this time to adjust their mood and state. They were confident of winning against Sunderland, but the referee's poor performance caused the Gunners to lose their rhythm.
The Gunners are trying to adjust their mentality, and they need to be in better shape to face the second half; For Arsenal, the Black Cats Sunderland are a must-win opponent and they are sure to win the game. Although there were some problems for the time being, Arsenal were still certain because they were invincible Arsenal.
The Gunners are ready to start the second half with confidence, and they don't think the second half will continue to be subject to some controversial decisions from the referee; Fifteen minutes of mid-field was enough for the referee on duty to review his performance in the first half, and Xiao Qing and his teammates had reason to believe that the referee would tighten the penalty scale, unless he wanted to attract unanimous criticism after the game.
However, in the second half, everything did not seem to go into the expected track of Arsenal, and Arsenal continued their tragic role, at least they are now the target of public criticism, and it is clear that the team that wants to break Arsenal's unbeaten gold has found a way to deal with Arsenal that may be a good one, and that is a tough attitude, or a rough foul.
In the 53rd minute, Koscielny was injured and fell to the ground after being hit by two Popcorn players, Bramble and Muntari, and his face was elbowed by a former Tottenham player. In the 59th minute, Sunderland midfielder Muntari knocked down Denilson from behind and was booked.
Xiao Qing was speechless to the extreme for some of the referee's decisions. In the first half, Arsenal suffered some frustrating decisions. The loose penalty scale also made Sunderland more presumptuous in the game. They seemed to have tasted the sweetness, so they gave Arsenal a hard start in the second half, and now the Gunners are completely caught up in Sunderland's rough defence.
In the 65th minute of the game, the attacking Arsenal advanced to the front with the ball, and Xiao Qing's long-range shot in front of the penalty area hit the defender; Sunderland defender Rio Ferdinand wanted to kick the ball off the touchline, but in the rush he didn't seem to get the angle right. The Arsenal players thought it was a corner, but the referee only gave it a throw-in.
At this time, the dissatisfaction of the Arsenal players completely exploded, and this is the Emirates Stadium. It's not about how many home whistles you want to get, but at least you can't get unfavorable penalties again and again at Arsenal's home stadium!
Xiao Qing and his teammates surrounded the referee, and they needed a reasonable explanation from the referee; Nasri was also booked for some radical dissatisfaction with the referee's decision, and Arsene Wenger complained to the fourth official on the sidelines. At this time, Sunderland made substitutions to strengthen the attack, and striker Welbeck replaced Malblanco.
Arsenal's players are now completely speechless, and the referee seems to be deliberately unable to get along with Arsenal, so it is really difficult for Arsenal to take the initiative in the game at this time. For Arsenal now, they are not fighting against Sunderland's 11 men on the pitch; Simply speaking, Arsenal are far better than Sunderland, and they have absolute confidence to win the game.
But when the referee, a key figure who can affect the trend of the game, makes decisions that are not good for Arsenal again and again, it is not just a blow to Arsenal's morale. It will put Arsenal in a quagmire, as they are likely to be ruined by a referee's decision when they are about to win.
Now Arsenal is in huge difficulty. They were a little overwhelmed on the pitch; Not only because the Sunderland players who have too much defensive action have used lethal tactics to disrupt Arsenal's rhythm again and again, but also because the referee has stifled Arsenal's good offensive opportunities again and again.
Xiao Qing really has a headache, if beating someone can solve this matter, Xiao Qing will definitely rush up immediately and give the referee a few punches; But Xiao Qing also knew that such a thing was impossible, although Xiao Qing didn't care about becoming a villain, but he also knew that some things could only be thought about.
Arsenal continued to move forward under great pressure, although they are now in huge trouble, although the referee has caused Arsenal a lot of problems in this game, but the Gunners still have to continue to work hard to play. Although it is now in a lot of trouble, but the Arsenal players are working hard to score, they will not stop because of these difficulties, although these things make the Arsenal players extremely aggrieved and angry, but also inspire the Arsenal players to have a strong fighting spirit, they want to win the game, they want to win the game, they want to win Sunderland, of course, there is also a referee!
In the seventy-second minute, Xiao Qing broke through and caused a foul, and Nasri's free kick from 20 yards out on the left side shot directly at the goal, and Mignolie knocked out the extremely fast free kick! A minute later, Arshavin crossed from the left, and Xiao Qing's powerful header in the middle smashed on the crossbar!
Although Arsenal have not scored now, although the current Sunderland players have not relented in their defensive movements, the Gunners are still trying to score at this time, and the Gunners are now more determined to score. Although the referee is indeed causing trouble for Arsenal, Arsenal's strength is overwhelming, and they are still very sure to score in adversity.
It's just that Arsenal obviously underestimated the referee's control of the game, and Xiao Qing's speechlessness obviously continued, even more intense frustration and speechlessness.
In the 81st minute of the game, Arsenal launched an attack, Nasri launched a counterattack with a direct pass in the middle circle, and Arshavin used his speed to insert into the left side of the penalty area and suddenly crossed; Xiao Qing plugged in the back row, but at this time, Sunderland defender Brambull, who was chasing after him, pulled Xiao Qing behind him. Although Xiao Qing's speed is very fast, although Xiao Qing's liliang is very good, Xiao Qing, who was caught off guard, still sat on the grass, and the ball was also crossed in front of Xiao Qing.
didn't hear the whistle, Xiao Qing just sat on the grass amid the boos at the Emirates Stadium, looking at the referee who turned around and continued to run, Xiao Qing didn't know what to say now; Although Bramble's actions may be more subtle, even the referee thinks that he will get a yellow card for faking a fall in the penalty area, instead of watching Sunderland fight back.
The referee refused to award a penalty and Arsene Wenger was again speechless. Arsenal's players have nothing to say to the referee right now, they don't know what to say or do. Xiao Qing, who smiled bitterly, completely recognized that the current Arsenal can only play in such adversity, and as for after the game, Xiao Qing will definitely not be so low-key.
The Gunners are now failing to get on the scoresheet and are likely to fail to score in the opening game of the second half. Although Arsenal is now maintaining a certain attacking intensity, although Arsenal is indeed attacking in the game, they really may not be able to score, not only because Sunderland is now fully defensive in the hope of getting a draw at the Emirates Stadium, but also because the current Arsenal players do not know what kind of performance the referee will have in the game.
Arsenal launched Zuihou's crazy attack, and Arsenal definitely did not want to be depressed in this game to achieve a draw; They're hungry to score, they're hungry to win. So there is not much time left in the game, but the Gunners are still trying to score, Arsenal have the advantage after all, and they do not believe that the referee can completely control the outcome of this game.
In the 87th minute of the game, Arsenal almost scored a stunner, but it was only a stunner; And this unsuccessful attack also pushed this game to the forefront, because the referee appeared again.
Arsenal patiently looked for space in front of them, and they controlled Sunderland's defence; Suddenly, Arshavin sent a top pass, because he saw Xiao Qing suddenly rush towards the goal. Seeing the ball flying in front of his eyes, Xiao Qing became excited, because Xiao Qing got a chance to go single!
Facing the falling ball, Xiao Qing was about to kill the goal; But at this time, the referee's whistle sounded, and he blew the game to stop, he thought that Xiao Qing was offside at this time!
Xiao Qing glared at the referee angrily, but Xiao Qing had nothing to say now, he dared to guarantee that he was absolutely not offside; And the replay also showed that Xiao Qing was indeed not offside when he received the pass, which was another misjudgment! Xiao Qing shrugged his shoulders, and Xiao Qing, who wiped his sweat, could only sigh that it was a crime of war!
Raising two fingers, Xiao Qing didn't have too many scruples at this time, Xiao Qing was already angry; Just facing the referee, Xiao Qing pointed two fingers at his eyes. Obviously, Xiao Qing is unscrupulously venting his dissatisfaction, and he has strong doubts about the referee's vision.
Xiao Qing originally thought that the referee would definitely be directly punished by a red card for such a provocation, and he was also mentally prepared; But Xiao Qing's accident continued, because the referee only gave Xiao Qing a yellow card warning amid the boos of the stadium.
Although it may be that the referee is a little weak-hearted, of course, it is also possible that his law enforcement scale is relatively loose; But Xiao Qing will not be grateful for the referee's mercy this time, Xiao Qing's dissatisfaction with the referee continues, he strangled a key victory for Arsenal! (To be continued......)