The first shots from Liverpool and Everton were made by Chen Yu. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

In the 5th minute of the game, Alonso made a rapid long pass on the right side, Everton defender Hibbert made a defensive mistake and did not keep an eye on Benayoun, Benayoun burst into the left side of the penalty area and deducted Hibbert to try to shoot, but Everton's defender blocked it in time, so that Benayoun had no chance to kick, and Benayoun had to pass back to the top of the arc at the edge of the penalty area to find his striker.

Benayoun simply didn't have time to see if there was anyone at the top of the arc of the box, the defender was around, his movements had to be consistent, and with a slight pause, the opponent's feet would arrive, but based on his usual training and knowledge of his teammates, Benayoun believed that his teammates must come to this position.

Chen Yu is in.

When Benayoun burst into the penalty area, Chen Yu and Kuyt quickly ran over to respond.

Chen Yu walked at the top of the arc of the penalty area, Kuyt walked in the corner of the big penalty area, Chen Yu's position is better, it is easier to shoot, this is a matter of course, Kuyt's positioning is blue-collar, serving Chen Yu, and the best position must of course be given to Chen Yu.

Chen Yu has always had defenders by his side following closely, but Chen Yu's speed is fast enough, even if the defenders keep following, Chen Yu will run to the position one step faster than the defenders and grab the landing point.

Benayoun's ball passed, Chen Yu accelerated to catch up, raised his foot to hit, in the case of someone closely following, it was difficult for Chen Yu to send all his strength, his leg swing was not large, purely with the explosive power of the calf, but even so, the power of Chen Yu should not be underestimated, and the sound of "bang" when the foot collided with the ball was clearly audible.

In such a derby, everyone's nerves are tense, goalkeeper Howard is facing the world's best striker Chen Yu, his attention is very concentrated, when Chen Yu shoots, Howard sees that Chen Yu does not exert much force, and wants to hold the ball in his arms when he falls to the ground, but he feels bad when he touches it, although Chen Yu did not exert all his strength, the strength is not small at all, Howard did not hold it, and the ball bounced out of his hand.

"Not good! Howard got off! ”

"Danger!"

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Chen Yu's awareness of supplementary shooting is very good, he continued to follow up after the shot to see if there was a chance to make up the shot, but Everton's defenders were not bad, they were not able to block Chen Yu's shot, but they blocked Chen Yu's running line in time, so that Chen Yu could only take the arc and rush into the penalty area.

Howard's second reaction was also very fast, Chen Yu was delayed like this, he got up with both hands on the ground and pounced, and threw the ball that popped up under his body, and Chen Yu was a step late.

Chen Yu shot, Howard saved, Chen Yu came to make up for the shot, Howard made a second save, these few movements were very fast, like a rabbit falling up, but many fans had a feeling that it had been a long time, until the ball was pressed under Howard, Everton fans were relieved, and at the same time sent a warm applause to Howard.

"It's really dangerous! Howard dug a hole on his own and filled it himself, and a team like Everton played against Liverpool, and conceding first was absolutely fatal...... Today's Chen Yu entered the state very early, it seems that the derby stimulates him a lot, he wants to be a derby hero again, it depends on whether Everton can limit him, think back then, Everton also had the footprints of Chinese players, Li Tieren is still Everton's main midfielder, if it is not an injury, maybe now we can see Chen Yu and Li Tieren's Merseyside derby......"

Duan Xuan, the commentator of China CCTV, also came to the scene, such a derby match with a certain impact is a good time to promote Chen Yu, and CCTV will definitely not let go of this good opportunity.

Liverpool's on-site commentator also thought of Li Tieren at this time, he said: "Look at Chen Yu's majesty in Liverpool, we can't help but think of Everton's Chinese iron, his running does not know tired, he will make every opponent feel difficult to breathe, he is a powerful barrier in front of the defender, unfortunately he left because of injury, I am not saying that Chinese iron can reach the point of Chinese Chen, but with Chinese iron, Everton's defense in the midfield will be better, It will not be easy for Liverpool to break into our box so easily. ”

The young marshal Moyes on the sidelines was startled by Chen Yu's shot, he cursed in a low voice, and then waved his arms to make a forward posture, "Forward forward!" Run positively! Put pressure on the ball carrier! Keep them out of our forbidden area! ”

Moyes has a clear understanding of the situation and the quality and style of play of both sides, and knows that it is never a good thing to let Liverpool's players wander in front of goal, and only by keeping Liverpool's ball-handling players away from the penalty area can their tactics and Everton's characteristics be brought into full play.

Benitez almost celebrated, but in the end he didn't celebrate, Everton's defense was not weak, everything that should have been done was done, and Chen Yu blasted the ball into the net without a defender blocking it.

Benitez is also very satisfied with Chen Yu's performance, after losing Gerrard, Liverpool's attack power has declined, and Chen Yu must stand up at this time to make up for the loss caused by Gerrard's absence, and now Benitez can see that Chen Yu is excited, which is Liverpool's luck and Everton's misfortune.

Liverpool not only Chen Yu is in good shape, fullback Pennant is also in good shape, after receiving a red card in the Champions League, Pennant seems to have matured a lot, and cherishes the opportunity to rotate in the league, this derby is very important and very eye-catching, Pennant is grateful to Benitez for giving him this opportunity, and he hopes to repay Benitez for his trust with goals.

Everton goalkeeper Howard had just picked up the ball with his second reaction, and he didn't let the game stop, but before the opponent could fully focus on the pitch, Howard quickly tossed the ball to midfield captain Phil Neville.

Phil? Neville is the captain of Everton FC and the former captain of Manchester United, Gary? Neville's younger brother has won numerous honours for Manchester United. In 2005, he chose to leave because he could not get a main position for a long time and joined Everton.

Phil? Neville is a well-rounded defender who is versatile, aggressive and physical, can play as a left and right wing-back, and has also played well in the midfield position, and has been hailed as an all-rounder.

Although in the giant team Phil. Neville's attacking ability is not enough to see, only dirty work, but at Everton, Phil. Neville is both offensive and defensive, and the defenders will hand over the ball to Phil Neville or Arteta, the core of the midfield, as soon as they get the ball, so that they can distribute the ball and control the rhythm and main direction of attack.

Obviously, during the derby game, you can't be distracted at all, you can't make mistakes at all, Liverpool's players regretted that Chen Yu's shot didn't go in for the first time, didn't notice Howard's hand throwing the ball to attack, and didn't interfere with Phil Neville at the first time, so that Phil Neville could easily complete the observation and passing action.

Unguarded, Phil Neville was no less effective in choosing his attacking route and passing the ball than Arteta, and he played the ball to the left side of the pitch to find Arteta, which was guarded by Liverpool's Pennant, who had just set up the assist.

Liverpool's players are very excited today, when attacking the players are almost all pressed, this kind of attack is very powerful, but there are also a lot of hidden dangers, just like now, Everton forward Arteta got the ball, but Pennant has not returned, this is an opportunity.

Mikel? Arteta is a Spanish player who came through the Barcelona academy. He started his career in 1999 with Barcelona B. But he never played for the Barcelona first team. Unlike most Spanish players who are used to playing at home, he has spent most of his career overseas. He played for Paris Saint-Germain in France, Glasgow Rangers in Scotland, Real Sociedad and Everton in Spain.

In January 2005, in Thomas? Everton desperately needed a replacement after Gravison's move to Real Madrid, and as a result, Moyes signed Arteta on loan from Real Sociedad before the transfer market closed on 31 January. At Goodison Park, Espanyol was reborn as Mikel Arteta, wearing the number six shirt, conquered all the fans in just four months and helped the 'Toffees' to an incredible fourth place in the league and Champions League qualification that season (04-05). This is the first time since the establishment of the Premier League that Everton is ranked higher than the city rival Liverpool (Liverpool is fifth)!

In July 2005, the 'Toffees' officially bought him out permanently for £2.85 million, and Arteta quickly integrated into the new club. He gradually became an indispensable soul figure in Everton's midfield, the brains of Everton.

By the time Arteta got the ball, the Liverpool players had already reacted, and although Pennant did not return, full-back Finnan and midfielder Mascherano were able to get over as fast as possible to force Arteta to pass the ball.

Arteta is a skilled playmaker, and he has seen the position of his players and the positions of Liverpool's players clearly before he gets the ball, and even imagines what to expect after the run, before Finnan and Mascherano are in place, Arteta passes the ball towards an open space at the edge of the Liverpool penalty area.

It was an imaginative pass in a position that none of the Liverpool players had anticipated, and it was accurate with footwork, landing right into the open space, allowing striker Yakubu to run his way to get the first hit.

Yakubu is an African player with excellent physicality and explosiveness, and although Arteta's pass landed a little further away from him, it was on his running line, while Liverpool's defender Hyypia and midfielder Benayoun were static, so much so that Yakubu came first and snatched the ball at his feet.

It was dangerous to be picked up by a striker on the edge of the box, and the air at Goodison Park suddenly became tense.