Chapter 89: Missing the Empty Door

Due to the heavy snowfall, London's power supply was tight, and public transport was suspended in many parts of the weekend due to mechanical repairs and heavy snowfall, which caused many fans to run on the road to the stadium before the start of the game. As the anxious fans panted towards the stadium, they had to bear the urgency of the cheers of the fans in the stadium and use their hands to block the snow that was beginning to whistle down with the strong wind.

The most unbearable thing is probably not the players on the field, but the fans who have been ruthlessly exposed to the cold storm and snow. In the stands, they were shivering with blows, and one of the stands came up with a trick, shouting for Arsenal while jumping en masse to keep warm. But I didn't expect to create a good decibel effect. This heating method quickly became popular in the other stands on both sides, just imagine how much power tens of thousands of people can create by jumping together? Who says Arsenal fans aren't passionate enough!?

Xiao Qing and his teammates are ready, and they are still very confident that Everton Arsenal will win the game, although Everton is good. Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 14 home games against Everton, winning 13 and drawing one. In the 35 Premier League games between the two sides, Arsenal has an absolute advantage of 22 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses, including 14 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss at home, and the only defeat was in January 1996. The historical record is overwhelming, and it seems to give more confidence to the fans who braved the bad weather to watch the game.

goalkeeper Almunia; Rear line from right to left: Sagna, Garas, Vermaelen, Traore; Denilson, Diaby, attacking midfielders Nasri, Arshavin. Da Silva; On the forward line, it is naturally Xiao Qing. Arsenal were really stretched in this game due to injuries and the Africa Cup of Nations. They look a bit shabby with a lineup right now; Don't say the strongest. Even this squad can be said to be the worst overall for Arsenal since the new season.

Due to the worsening of traffic conditions in most parts of the UK due to the previous heavy snowfall, the low temperatures also caused the turf to freeze, and many races had to be postponed. Although the match went on as scheduled, the local temperature in North London was only one degree, and there was still light snow fluttering. Xiao Qing was a little worried in his heart, the venue was too slippery, which was definitely not a good thing for Jishuliu's Arsenal.

Xiao Qing was originally worried that the team's tactics and jishu would not be able to be used, but Xiao Qing obviously thought too far; Shortly after the start of the game. Arsenal defender Vermaelen has been treated for an injury sustained in a scramble with Everton striker Saha. Because the slippery pitch made it difficult for the players to maintain their balance, Vermaelen slipped and sprained in the scramble.

Arsenal, who are temporarily missing one man on the field, are a bit passive, and the players are also trying to adapt to this stadium that makes people dare not sprint at full strength. In the seventh minute of the game, Everton launched an attack, and the cross after breaking down the wing gave Toffee striker Saha a chance to rush to the top in front of goal; Although he had scored, it was offside.

Xiao Qing and his teammates were a little embarrassed, if it weren't for offside, the current Arsenal would be behind at home; However, Arsenal really has no choice, Arsenal's defenders can't play at all on the defensive end, they are afraid of slipping on the soles of their feet at this time and making big mistakes, they don't dare to block on a large scale. Because in such bad weather it is simply not allowed.

Although the goal was blown offside, Everton played with momentum at the Emirates Stadium; The ninth minute of the game. Everton midfielder Pienaar pinned a long diagonal pass and Saha got rid of Traore and fired high from 18 yards on the right side of the box. In the tenth minute, Traore passed, Diaby shot wide from the edge of the penalty area, and Xiao Qing, who wanted to make up for the shot, slipped in the sprint in frustration.

Although it is true that there were quite a few difficulties in the game, the Arsenal players are still very confident and they are still working hard to win this game. The snow was getting heavier and heavier, but the Arsenal players didn't care because what they needed now was a win because they found their team behind.

In the twelfth minute of the game, Saha's shot was blocked by Arsenal defender Gallas; Everton's Donovan, who had just arrived on loan from the LA Galaxy, headed home from 10 yards by Toffee midfielder Osman Golas and Denilson's header from the goal line was uncleared.

Watching Everton's players celebrate their goals at the Emirates Stadium was undoubtedly quite a morale blow to the Gunners' players; Everton are now 1-0 up away from home, which means Arsenal need to work harder and be more serious in the upcoming games as they are the ones behind and they will have to pay more to win this game.

Arsenal really need to win this game, although Arsenal occupies the top position in the standings, but their lead is not big, which also makes Arsenal need to be more careful now, they can't make mistakes, and they don't have the capital to make mistakes, because once Arsenal makes a mistake, then Chelsea and Manchester United, who are chasing behind, have a chance to overtake.

Xiao Qing is under a lot of pressure, and after Van Persie's season reimbursement, he is the team's striker who is absolutely dependent; And the current injury and absence of Cesc Fabregas has also made Xiao Qing the absolute core of the team, and he now needs to use more outstanding performances to help the team win the game in the difficult situation.

It is undoubtedly more convincing to lead the team to victory in a single core, and such a performance can highlight the importance of a player to the team. Now Xiao Qing needs to help the team achieve more victories in the difficult situation, and he needs to lead the team out of the difficult situation. So now that he is behind by one goal, Xiao Qing also needs to show his importance. Although the field is very slippery, Xiao Qing has become more and more adaptable, although the wind and snow are getting bigger and bigger, but Xiao Qing doesn't care, these can't stop Xiao Qing's desire to pursue goals, these can't stop Arsenal's strong counterattack.

Arsenal's crazy counterattack behind one goal, although Arsenal's attack in the heavy snow has indeed been affected to a certain extent, but Arsenal's strength is still there, so it is almost impossible for Everton to completely limit Arsenal's attack, and they can only avoid being equalized by Arsenal to the greatest extent possible.

In the 22nd minute of the game, Diaby broke the ball in the middle of the field and broke through with the ball, and Diaby picked up a pass in front of the penalty area; Xiao Qing gently rubbed the ball forward in front of the small penalty area, and this time the Emirates Stadium was thunderous, because the attacking Everton goalkeeper Howard obviously did not expect Xiao Qing's offensive choice. Although Xiao Qing was closely chasing Everton's defenders behind him, Xiao Qing, who had already shaken off the goalkeeper, was basically facing an empty goal; He just picked up the ball lightly on his toes and was about to turn around to celebrate the goal, but suddenly the regretful sigh of the Emirates Stadium made Xiao Qing stunned.

Xiao Qing did not choose to push in order to avoid the impact of the snow, but Xiao Qing's volley was blocked by Everton defender Baines in front of the goal, and the ball was cleared by a barb, Xiao Qing basically had a goal that was almost unbelievable at this time! This is definitely something that Xiao Qing did not expect, and it is also something that Arsenal's players are stunned of.

Xiao Qing was dumbfounded, of course, more annoyed, if he was more cautious in the choice of shots, then Everton would definitely have no chance to remedy; But it's a pity that he was careless when he was basically about to score, and the excessive relaxation also made Xiao Qing miss the perfect opportunity to score.

Xiao Qing almost missed the empty goal and injured the Arsenal players, and the sigh at the Emirates Stadium made Xiao Qing feel a little embarrassed for a moment; However, this is not the whole story of the demoralization of Arsenal, Arsenal centre-back Gallas also suffered a resurgence on his back at this time, although he returned to the pitch after a brief courtside treatment, but it still left the Arsenal players feeling a psychological haze.

Arsenal looked unlucky in this game, first with Vermaelen injured and then Gallas; Arsenal, which was already full of injuries, was most worried about injuries at this time, although Arsenal is still at the top of the standings, but they really can't be affected by injuries anymore.

Although Xiao Qing knew that he was a little careless and a little underestimated, but this time's impetuous shot selection also taught Xiao Qing a lesson, he would not fall twice in a row on a mistake, and he would not continue to make such low-level mistakes in the next games. So at this time, Xiao Qing was more focused, and Xiao Qing was more focused on the game at this time; Only when you are well prepared can you seize the fleeting opportunity; Only by paying enough attention to the opponent can we avoid some low-level mistakes as much as possible.

Xiao Qing has been taught a lesson, so he knows what he should do in the next game; Xiao Qing is not worried about Arsenal's attack at all, although the heavy snowstorm did affect Arsenal's performance to a certain extent, although damn injuries and other reasons have affected Arsenal's combat effectiveness. However, Arsenal, who are slowly regaining their rhythm, can still complete the suppression of Everton at home, and Arsenal can still continue to create more opportunities in the game.

Xiao Qing's confidence has not been affected at all, although missing such a desperate opportunity as an empty goal will cause some problems in the player's mentality, but Xiao Qing obviously does not care about these. Of course, Xiao Qing will not care about missing the empty goal, but Xiao Qing also knows that self-blame is not the key to solving the matter now, and scoring goals at this time to help the team recover the unfavorable situation is what Xiao Qing needs to do now.

Arsenal are already very unlucky in this game, so Xiao Qing must ensure that he cannot make mistakes in the next games, and he needs to ensure that he can play at a higher level in the next games. It doesn't matter if he makes a mistake, because Xiao Qing believes that he can have a chance to make amends in the next game; He will not be satisfied with just helping the team equalize, he will help the team win in adversity, this is Xiao Qing's current pursuit, and this is also the existence that Xiao Qing feels can best reflect his own value. He's confident that he can do it.

Xiao Qing's opportunity came, and Xiao Qing, who missed the empty door, once again got a very good opportunity; This time, Xiao Qing will not let this good opportunity slip out of his hands, and he will not make a mistake again at this time. Although this opportunity may not be the most haode opportunity, it is definitely an opportunity for Xiao Qing that he can grasp. (To be continued......)