Chapter 721: Three Consecutive Crowns
Arsenal are one goal behind away, which may be a big blow for Arsenal, who are bent on winning the British Stadium to complete the third consecutive league title. But the Arsenal players will not panic at all, although the current situation is not very good, but now is not the time to mess up, Arsenal will be strong at this time to prove why they are the champion team, they will prove why they can win three consecutive titles!
Less than two minutes after Arsenal conceded the goal, Arteta actively tackled the ball down the left flank and handed it to Ramsey in the back row; Ramsey quickly crossed to the back post, Xiao Qing turned in front of the goal to bypass the defenders who were marking the defender and kicked the goal from close range!
1-1, Arsenal's counterattack came very resolutely and quickly, and the fans of Stoke City who were almost at this time had not even reacted; A moment ago, they were showing that the rugby team could ravage the artists with impunity, but now they immediately received the loudest slap in the face, and Arsenal had comfortably scored to equalise.
Arsenal understated the equalizer, and Xiao Qing only shrugged his shoulders and high-fived his teammates at this time; It's not a time to celebrate, Arsenal are just equalising now, which is still a bit far from what the Gunners are looking for.
However, now Arsenal has equalized, which also means that they are back on the same running line in terms of scores; But at this time, the morale of Arsenal's players is undoubtedly stronger, this game has quickly entered the rhythm of their control since the beginning, at this time when Arsenal play a more threatening attack is also logical, Arsenal players do not need to bear any pressure now, at this time to strive to score goals and completely seal the victory and the league title is what they should do now.
Arsenal, who equalised, were on the verge of winning Stoke City at this time and needed to win Stoke City in one fell swoop. The Arsenal players need to keep up the effort to score goals and be the winners of this game, and to be able to achieve their goal of being proud of their triple title!
After the goal, Arsenal attacked like a tide, first Arteta bounced off the ball in the middle of the opponent, and Ramsey stopped the ball at the edge of the penalty area and volleyed slightly wide; Sagna then sent in a threatening cross from the right, but Van Persie, who was outflanked in front of goal, was set to miss. In the 23rd minute, Van Persie's free kick from the middle was driven to the right side of the penalty area, and Xiao Qing's header was also slightly higher.
After conceding the goal, Stoke reinvigorated the backline, although they did not have so many rough defensive fouls at this time, but they also found a good balance between fouls and defense, and they were able to better withstand Arsenal's ferocious onslaught at this time.
And at this time, Stoke City is also constantly trying to reverse the decline in the game. Crouch's high-altitude advantage is still obvious, and they are naturally trying to use Crouch's advantage to bring more blows to Arsenal at this time, and they are constantly striving to take the lead in the game again.
First, Van Persie made a mistake in receiving the ball, and Stoke City defender Huss made Van Persie miss a good opportunity; Then Crouch, who was on the counter-attack, received a hanging pass from a team-mate and headed hard, but the ball was high above the goal. Stoke City now look like they've found a good rhythm of the game. They will now be able to play well against Arsenal in the game.
Although Xiao Qing and his teammates can gradually feel that Stoke City's performance has improved, and even in the entire first half of the game, Arsenal failed to continue to score to expand the score and seal the win. But the Gunners are still in a good state of mind. Because the pace of the game is still in Arsenal's control. Arsenal are now also in a position to create more opportunities.
"Stay aggressive, boys, you've done a good job!" The first half of the game was basically satisfactory to Arsene Wenger, the team did play a good attack, which also made him have more expectations and requirements for the second half of the game, "Our opponents must have quite a headache now, and I need you to continue to press their defense now." I need you to keep hitting their goals in the game. It's hard for them to be a threat to us, but when you can take advantage of your chances, we can win and win! ”
Although it is an age when emotions will be completely mobilized after a few words, the current Arsenal players are very happy. Because now they're going to fight for the championship, they're going to be three consecutive champions. So although Arsene Wenger's words are not particularly sensational or exciting, the Arsenal players are feeling very good, and they are also waiting for the start of the second half of the game with great interest, and they are also waiting to score a goal to become proud of the three-time champions.
At the start of the second half, both sides stepped up the tempo of the game, which was undoubtedly more favourable for Arsenal; At this time, Arsenal played an excellent and wonderful combination, and they really established an absolute advantage in this game with high expectations. Arsenal not only need to dominate on the field, they need to take the lead in the scoreline, what Arsenal need is to win this game!
In the 47th minute, Van Persie received a through ball from Arteta in the middle, and his shot from the edge of the box bounced off the defender; Xiao Qing had already plugged in quickly at this time, and on the left side of the penalty area, Xiao Qing's speed was faster; Although it was a small angle, Xiao Qing volleyed vigorously before the defenders fell into position!
The ball whistled straight into the far corner, and the Stoke goalkeeper was powerless in the face of Xiao Qing's tricky shot with speed and power. 2-1, Xiao Qing's brace also helped Arsenal complete the overtake in the score at this time, which is also an extremely crucial goal for the Gunners, and now it looks like it is time to celebrate the championship!
Xiao Qing was very excited this time after the goal, because this goal basically helped the team win three consecutive championships, and at this time, the Gunners basically completed the goal of winning the league championship two rounds in advance. Although Xiao Qing has scored a lot of total goals, such a meaningful goal really makes Xiao Qing very excited, and he also believes that the team can start to celebrate completely crazy after this game!
Xiao Qing jumped on Van Persie, and Van Persie also carried Xiao Qing on his back and started to celebrate in the court; The Arsenal players are very excited, a title is already something to be proud of, but it is really hard not to be thrilled to win three titles in a row. Three consecutive championships, this basically represents the highest honor in competitive sports, a kind of achievement that only a dynastic team can achieve.
There is no doubt that Arsenal is not only a good team now, but at this time Arsenal has also elevated to the level of a dynasty team, because they can dominate the league for a period of time, because they can be invincible and become the best existence at this time. It's not just the players on the field who are celebrating, but also Arsene Wenger and his coaching staff off the pitch, and Arsenal's substitutes are also making a mess, and now it's Arsenal's time, and now the Gunners can start to celebrate wildly.
Although the Arsenal players also hope to win by a bigger score, there is no need to be crazy and desperate to score goals at this time; Firmly grasp the rhythm of the game, but also to prevent the anxious Stoke City dog from jumping off the wall. Arsenal are now on their way to winning and are now getting closer and closer to winning this meaningful game.
Stoke City haven't given up yet, they are also trying to equalize at this time, they still want to snipe Arsenal at home; So at this point they will continue to take advantage of Crouch's high point, and they are now also constantly using long balls to try to break Arsenal's control of the game.
In the seventy-third minute of the game, Xiao Qing seized the opportunity; Xiao Qing, who was holding the ball in the front court, suddenly sent a penetrating hanging pass, and Henry, who had just come on as a substitute, quickly entered the penalty area at this time. Raise your foot to stop the ball, take two steps forward with the ball and hit the far corner of the goal directly; Although he is not at his peak now, Henry's actions are still in one go.
3 to 1, Henry's goal helped Arsenal completely lock up the victory, and this game was also completely lost in suspense; And for Arsenal, for Thierry Henry, this goal is obviously an incomparably wonderful goal, as a legend of the team, with such a goal to completely lift the team to the throne of the third consecutive championship, it is really a wonderful feeling.
Xiao Qing felt that he couldn't wait, three consecutive championships, such a feeling is crazy to think about; It's exciting to win the first time, and it's exciting to win the Champions League for the first time. And now that he's a three-time champion, it's obviously even more exciting.
It's not just the Arsenal players who are excited, although many Stoke City fans have left the stadium at this time, although there are still some boos and abuse of Arsenal at the empty Britannia Stadium, but the current Gunners are silent in their own joy, and now they are crazy about their results! (To be continued......)