Chapter 142: Piercing the Crotch!
The overall strength is weaker than the opponent, and the only hope now is for individual players to suddenly explode. Now in this Real Madrid team, there are not many players who have the ability to change the situation, and Tang Jue is undoubtedly the best candidate to take on this role. Schuster's redeployment and asking Don to drop back to get the ball and use the break to find opportunities was undoubtedly the right decision.
The Real Madrid players saw hope, and the solemnity on their faces slowly disappeared, and then there were more words.
Ramos said: "In addition to Don dropping back to break through with the ball, our two wings also have to step forward at the right time to provide assists and help the middle. ”
Casillas said: "The defensive strategy against Drogba needs to be changed, try to get up and not let him get the ball easily. When he gets the ball, you have to put a lot of pressure on him. Also pay attention to the marking of his header. ”
The players gave their say about the game and the atmosphere in the dressing room came alive, and Schuster knew it was a good sign, but Chelsea were really strong and whether it would work out had to be tested in the second half.
The Real Madrid coach signaled for everyone to stop, adding: "In the first half, our quick defensive counterattack was mainly about passing the ball, but the opponent's aerial superiority was obvious, so it didn't work well. In the second half, we had to change our strategy and attack from the ground. ”
"Also, from set-pieces up front, we have to strengthen our defense. Henry, at this time, you have to go back to the forbidden area too! ”
Schuster said: "You must believe in yourself, believe in your teammates, believe in your team, and we will definitely win the best victory!" ”
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The atmosphere in the Chelsea dressing room was a mixture of joy and tension. The game was dominant and he was one goal ahead. They rejoiced, they saw the hope of victory, they saw the opportunity to make history, they rejoiced. But after all, the game is not over yet, there is still the second half, and no one knows what will happen to Lu Dao, so they are a little nervous. It was Chelsea's first ever Champions League final.
Didier Drogba and other players who reached the final for the first time were very excited, they didn't think it was too much of a problem to win this game, they were talking and laughing. I hope this way can relieve tension.
"I said a long time ago that Real Madrid is no match for us. Our victory is in sight! Drogba said happily.
Joe. Kerr exclaimed excitedly: "We have to score in the second half and beat them back to square one!" ”
Ashley. Cole said to Drogba: "I'll pass you in the second half, all you have to do is stick your head out!" ”
There were a couple of big comebacks in the Champions League final, and in '99 Manchester United came back from three minutes to the end. Knock Bayern off the horse. The most famous is of course Liverpool. Finals in '05. After trailing by three goals in the first half, they scored three goals in quick succession at half-time to equalise. He won on penalties.
Thinking of this, Ballack and other players with experience in Champions League finals appear quite calm. They know the cruelty of the finals, one moment you are still in heaven, the next moment you may be in hell. In the Champions League final in '02, he went through such a process. Seeing the excitement of his teammates, he felt that he should calm them down.
"We should calm down and think about the second half of the game, anything can happen in the final, and we have to be mentally prepared for anything!"
Makelle nodded and said: "Barak is right, Don is terrible, he can break out at any time, we have to think about how we should adjust if the other party changes tactics?" Anyone who underestimated him died a miserable death. ”
Frank Lampard felt that was a bit of a stretch and that it should be a morale booster at this time, and he exclaimed: 'He's been mythologized by some people, we can let him do nothing in the first half, we can still let him do nothing in the second half!' ”
Makelele shook his head and said: "Although he only had one shot on goal in the first half, that shot almost broke our goal, so we should be careful. In the second half they will definitely make changes, like he drops back to get the ball, what do we do? ”
Cech thought of Tang Jue's shot, and his heart suddenly became tense again, and a cold sweat broke out from his forehead.
Carvalho retorted: "No matter what adjustments Real Madrid make, as long as we limit Don, Real Madrid's attack will be stuck. Even if he retreats, as long as we get the ball, two or three people come forward to block him, we will definitely be able to limit him! Victory is ours, and no one can stop us from making history! ”
Jose Mourinho was very happy and he didn't stop the arguments between the players.
Ballack felt that what both sides said made sense, and he thought for a moment and said: "Anyway, in the second half, we should continue to mark him like in the first half, and the best way is not to let him take the ball." As soon as he gets the ball, he will be rounded up. If we can continue to contain him in the second half, then the victory is ours! ”
Seeing that it was almost over, Mu Shuai waved his hand to signal everyone to stop. All the soldiers knew that their coach was going to arrange the second half of the game, so they all sat back in their positions.
'In the first half we played very well, very well at suppressing the opposition's quick counter-attack, and we played very well on the wings. Now the situation is in our favor, and the opponent must strengthen the attack in the second half, so our tactical strategy is to defend steadily, and then attack on the basis of stable defense. ”
"Use time to wear down the other party's fighting spirit!"
"In a word, our tactics in the second half were to defend and counter-attack, so don't think they're going to play counter-attack. Some players may think that my tactics are conservative, but what I want to tell you is that I have led the team to win the Champions League, I have experience, and I know how to play in the final! ”
"The final is not about offense but defense, about patience rather than passion!"
He paused and continued: "The core of Real Madrid's attack is Don, and as long as we contain him, we will almost succeed. So our defensive focus in the second half was to contain him, even if he dropped back to get the ball, the three of you had to be around him. ”
He pointed to Makelle and said, "You must not leave an inch, you are the most familiar with him." ”
He pointed to Ballack and Frank Lampard and said: 'When they attack, you have to go back to Makellele. Help him! ”
After he finished speaking, he looked up at the other players and said: "It's half a success to contain him, but we can't relax our defense against the other players either." Especially on our right flank, Ribery's breakthrough was sharp, he managed to break through four times in the first half, and in the second half we had to reduce the number of times he had the breakthrough. ”
"In addition, Henry and Sneijder, also need to strengthen their defense, as long as they are within 30 meters of the goal, pay attention to strengthen their marking. Especially Sneijder. He's got a great shot from a distance. ”
Terry and others nodded one after another, and after Mourinho finished speaking, he began to arrange the attack: "The two wings can boldly assist in the first 30 minutes. If thirty minutes later. We continued to lead or were equalised. The two of you don't need assists. Hold on to your defense. Our defensive counter-attack, in addition to passing the ball to Drogba in front, was launched from both wings! ”
Mu Shuai paused. The most reluctant said loudly: "Brothers! Tonight we will make new history, your name will forever be engraved on Chelsea's roll of honour and you will be the heroes of Chelsea's history. Take out the ambitions you have hidden in your hearts and think about your childhood dreams! ”
"Tonight will be the time for us to make our dreams come true!"
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The coaches of both sides are battling wits and courage, and the football stadium is a stage where the winner will win the supreme honor and the loser will be attacked fiercely. One is heaven and the other is hell, and everything will be decided in the second half for 45 minutes.
Of course, it is also possible that the two sides could be tied in the space of 90 minutes. Mourinho is not afraid of extra-time and he is confident of winning it in extra-time, after all, his players have the advantage of physical fitness, so he opted for a counter-attacking tactic of defense.
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The second half of the game was about to begin, and the players on both sides walked out of the dressing room, and Tang Jue and Henry were discussing something. Ballack and Frank Lampard are also discussing. It is not possible for a coach to arrange all the details, which need to be negotiated between the players.
Seeing the players from both sides coming from the players' tunnel, the fans seemed to be rejuvenated all of a sudden, and the huge cheers shook the sky!
"After a fifteen-minute break, players from both sides are back on the pitch and the second half of the final is about to begin," ESPN said. ”
TVE football commentator Antonini said: 'Chelsea were ahead in the first half, the situation and mentality changed on both sides, and in the second half both sides could have changed. Hopefully Real Madrid will be more positive in the second half, and hopefully Schuster will make a change! ”
German television said: "For Real Madrid, if they want to make a difference tonight, the key man is Don. Don had to change things in the second half and put on a more dominant performance! ”
With the referee's whistle, Tang Jue kicked the football back to the half, and the second half of the game officially began!
With the score down, Real Madrid launched a ferocious attack and Chelsea responded with composure, knowing that this was the case. Tang Jue took the initiative to retreat to get the ball, and he controlled the football for more time. However, under the tight defence of the trio of Claude Makelele, Frank Lampard and Ballack, he did not break through, but passed the football to his team-mates before the three were around.
In the third minute of the second half, Sneijder made a diagonal pass to the feet of Ramos, who came up with the assist. Ramos dribbled quickly along the wing, Ashley. In desperation, Cole took him down. The referee blew a whistle and took a direct free kick!
The position of the ball was not good, and he couldn't shoot directly, so Tang Jue stood in front of the football, thinking about what to do with the ball. As the referee blew the whistle, Don kicked the ball into the Chelsea penalty area, and in the chaos, Ramos struggled to get the ball. However, his header went over the crossbar.
In the fifth minute of the second half, Tang Jue won the ball in the midfield, and in the face of Makellele's close defense, he could only cross the football to Ribery. After passing the ball, Tang Jue suddenly started at high speed!
Since you can't shake off Makelle on the spot, use your speed to shake him off in motion!
Where would Ribery let go of such an opportunity and pass the football directly to Tang Jue!
Ballack moves on to the ball, he wants to intercept!
With his legs parallel and his center of gravity lowered, Barak ready to move to his sides. Tang Jue's eyes suddenly brightened, and he came into contact with the football two meters in front of Barak.
What a mistake, he did not stop the ball, but changed the trajectory of the football rolling with the situation, and the football went to Ballack's crotch!
Shock appeared in Barak's eyes, and there was humiliation in the shock!
In the blink of an eye, the ball slipped between the legs of the unprepared Ballack!
ESPN yelled, "Go through the door!" Don was simply joking...... How could Barak endure such humiliation? (To be continued......)