Chapter 99: Inter Milan scores
Visiting the Estadio Meazza is obviously a very challenging thing for Arsenal, although Arsenal have the initiative in the first leg, but they cannot afford to be careless at this time, as they need to worry about Inter Milan's counterattack.
In this much-anticipated game, Arsenal kept the main squad as much as possible, although Arsenal has suffered some injuries now, although Arsenal has a lot of initiative in the first leg. But they won't be careless, they have to give it their all because they know what Inter are capable of because Arsenal have to make sure they can get through to the quarter-finals. So although it is an away game, although it is the first leg advantage, Arsenal will still go all out.
goalkeeper Szczesny; From right to left in the back line, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Klich; midfielders Diaby, Rosicky, Cesc Fabregas and Nasri; On the front line are naturally Xiao Qing and Van Persie.
Although Xiaofa and Van Persie were affected by certain injuries before, Arsenal did not be conservative in this crucial game, they went all out to win the game, and they will give all their efforts to win. It's a game for Arsenal to win and there's no reason for them to lose it.
For Inter Milan, due to Milito's injury and Pazzini's inability to play in the Champions League, Pandev and Eto'o formed a forward partner, with Sneijder as the striker. In central midfield, Thiago Motta and Lucio, who were rumored to be injured before the game, both started the game in a smokescreen, while Zivo returned from injury to play at left-back. Inter captain Zanetti suddenly developed a high fever before the game. Therefore, he did not participate in the squad for the competition.
As for Inter Milan, goalkeeper Cesar; On the back line, McConn, Ranocchia, Lucio, Zivo; midfielders Stankovic, Thiago Motta, Cambiasso, Sneijder; Up front, Samuel Eto'o, Pandev.
Compared to the first leg, Inter Milan has made some changes to the lineup. Because of this game, Inter Milan has no way back. They will have to choose to attack, and they will need to score at least two goals at home to ensure they are not knocked out of the tournament by Arsenal. Inter Milan will certainly give their all in this game, having been knocked out of the semi-finals by Arsenal in the semi-finals last season, and they do not want to continue their winless run in this season's Champions League, and they do not want to be eliminated early in the Champions League.
So this game will be very hard for Inter Milan, they are not willing to be eliminated, they hope to be able to make a difference in the Champions League this season. Inter Milan are already a defeat in the league and they don't want to return to the Champions League without a big four this season. The atmosphere at the Meazza Stadium is lively. The Nerazzurri will be hoping to see a comeback at home, a team that will beat Arsenal who have been on a hot form this season, and they will be hoping to see them beat favourites Arsenal in the Champions League to advance to the quarter-finals.
Xiao Qing and his teammates are very calm, although the Arsenal players here are very unpopular, although the boos for Xiao Qing to the Arsenal fans are also very strong, but Xiao Qing and his teammates don't care. It's certainly hard to do away from home and they've been unpopular from the start. But that's okay, Arsenal are here to win the game, and nothing else is to worry about.
Arsenal have just missed three points in a frustrating referee's misjudgment in the league and it will take some time for the Gunners to lift the trophy in the league. But it doesn't matter. Arsenal can prove themselves strongly in the Champions League and they will show more form in the game. Arsenal need to prove that they are not just invincible in the league, they will make a difference in the Champions League with such momentum!
Although the defending champions will not be able to defend their title after the Champions League restructuring, it doesn't matter, the Gunners are confident that they can break this history with such strong momentum this season, and they are determined to make history. The young Gunners are ambitious, they want to make history, and they want to lift the Big Ears Cup once again. Because they love the taste of champions, because they crave victory and honor.
Arsenal are ready, they hope to win Inter Milan in this game to advance to the quarterfinals, for the Champions League ambitions Arsenal hope to get a very good performance to lay a stronger and more solid foundation for the next quarterfinals. For Arsenal, they have been excellent this season, and although they are the reigning champions of the Champions League, they are not enough to make all the teams feel intimidated because Arsenal do not seem to have won too many strong teams. But now, Arsenal will beat Inter Milan to advance strongly, and they will prove that Arsenal are not only strong in the league, they are also invincible in European competition.
Although Arsenal are ambitious, although the Gunners are full of confidence; But this is Meazza, and Inter Milan, who are determined to fight back, are clearly not willing to go out easily, they will be hoping to beat Arsenal, and they will also hope to make a difference in the Champions League. So they're going to work hard, and they're not going to throw in the towel easily because of the disadvantage in the first leg.
Inter Milan fought back strongly, and in the hot atmosphere of the Meazza Stadium, Inter Milan's performance made the atmosphere of this famous stadium even more hot; Although it has been a bit of a decline this season, Inter Milan have once again proved that they are not so easy to handle, and they will prove that they have the strength to fight with Arsenal.
Just three minutes into the opening game, Inter striker Pandev shared the ball with the outside of his left foot when he dribbled in front, Eto'o stepped forward at high speed to form a single knife, and in the face of the attacking goalkeeper Szczesny, Eto'o's push shot passed between the goalkeeper's legs! The Meazza Stadium was thrown into a frenzied cheer and Inter Milan got off to a dream start, they gave Arsenal a hard blow at the start of the game, this is the Meazza Stadium, and Inter Milan are the masters here!
Xiao Qing and his teammates were a little unhappy, and the slow motion showed that Eto'o appeared to be offside, and the referee blew for the goal to be valid. 1-0, Inter Milan are now 1-2, now only one goal behind, they now see the hope of equalising on aggregate, they see the opportunity to beat Arsenal at home to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Although Xiao Qing and his teammates also think that this goal is a bit controversial, in fact, they are not very clear whether their defenders really failed to make offside; Arsenal have been a bit of a mess, having just suffered a misjudgment in the league and are now a little worried that this bad luck will continue. However, although this goal was suspected of offside, it was indeed the Arsenal players who did not focus enough at the beginning of the game, and they were a little careless.
Although it was a little disappointed, but this is haode, and the gunners are also cheering up; They are feeling the pressure now, and although they were mentally prepared for a tough game before the game, Inter Milan's current performance has shown that they will not surrender easily and will cause Arsenal huge problems at the Meazza Stadium.
Arsenal conceded a goal in less than five minutes of the game, which definitely affected Arsenal's morale, although the Gunners were also in good spirits at this time, but Arsenal are now only one goal ahead of the big scoreline, which is definitely not good news. The one-goal lead is also delicate, and if Arsenal make a few more mistakes in the game, then their initiative will be completely wiped out. So the Gunners should be a little more careful because their opponents are strong as Inter Milan have shown they can bring Arsenal to the ground at the Meazza Stadium.
Inter Milan got off to a dream start, which is great news for Inter; Against Arsenal, it must have put a lot of pressure on Inter Milan because they know Arsenal's excellent record this season and they are not sure that they will be able to beat Arsenal at home, especially when they are still at a big disadvantage. But now they've scored, they've had a really good start, which makes them more confident now; Although Arsenal are strong, although Inter Milan is still one goal behind, Inter Milan are confident of a big comeback at the Meazza Stadium, and they are confident that they will bring a huge blow to Arsenal.
Inter Milan's morale was boosted after the goal and they will be hoping to build on the pressure to score again and beat the reigning Champions League champions in front of the home fans.
Inter Milan are starting to attack Arsenal's defence, and they are starting to cause huge problems for Arsenal; Inter Milan are a team with better defensive capabilities, but don't underestimate their attacking ability. Eto'o, the African cheetah, and Sneijder, the heart of the midfield, are both top attacking players, and they are one of the most dangerous players. So when Inter Milan are going all out to score, they can definitely cause a lot of trouble for Arsenal.
Now Arsenal is in a lot of trouble, Sneijder and Stankovic, the two great midfielders, have revitalized Inter's attack, and their strong organizational ability and attacking ability have made Inter Milan aggressive in attack.
Now they pose a big threat to Arsenal, and now Arsenal need to be more cautious. (To be continued......)