Chapter 122: Two Goals
Liverpool's back three has really worked well, at least as a link between Barcelona's midfielders and front-line players.
But that's all, if the dignified Barcelona is frozen by Liverpool in this way, then Barcelona will not reach the quarterfinals, let alone become one of the giants of La Liga.
Nonsense, although Liverpool's three-back defense is very strong, if it is really able to defend against Barcelona, then other teams in La Liga can try the four-back in the future, which means that Barcelona will be finished.
Of course not, no, after half an hour of fighting, Barcelona's midfielders gradually began to adapt to Liverpool's back three defense. The cooperation between each other is also becoming more and more tacit, and at the same time, the distance between each other has been widened, so that Liverpool's back three are too busy.
The constant passing between Deco, Xavi and Motta did not rush at all, but patiently passed the ball and looked for opportunities. When the opportunity arises, any of Barcelona's three midfielders can seize the opportunity and send the ball to the feet of their team-mates.
If you really can't find an opportunity, it's simple, just make a long pass, give the ball to Ronaldinho and Frenchman Giuli, and let the two rely on their own degree and foot skills to play alone.
No, when Barcelona's attack is alive, it's an absolute nightmare for any team's backline and goalkeepers.
No, in the 32nd minute of the game, Deco directly handed the ball to Giulizuli and Riser for a 30-meter short-distance competition, and then shook off a gap and passed the ball to Larsson in the penalty area.
However, Lahr did not receive the ball, but only prepared to shoot and let Giuli pass the ball. Behind Larsson, Rodden, who was following closely, pushed the ball but unfortunately hit the side-netting.
"It's so dangerous, Mario is playing twelve points after all, and he can't let the Brazilians be so active anymore." Seeing that Xiao Luo almost broke the goal, the commentator couldn't help but remind him, and he didn't know whether he was reminding Yepes or Liverpool's defenders.
Reminders are reminders. Know the return. But can it be defended to live? That's another story. At least for now. With Yepes alone, it was clear that they would not be able to stop the Brazilians from performing a samba at Anfield.
Thereupon. In the following time. Brazilian samba is performed frequently. And the consequence is that Yepes has been broken through and humiliated by Xiao Luo countless times. Although Yepes has been desperate. But the difference in strength between the two sides is too big. Ronaldo still breaks through the pass or cuts inside to shoot.
"It's hard for Mario to let go of the Brazilian alone. You see if you have to think of a way. Let Jamie help too. Anyway, there is only one Larsson in Barcelona's forward line. Defending against Brazilians and Frenchmen, the two Barcelona wingers, is based on the strength of Samidi. Larsson didn't stand a chance. ”
saw that Yepes was blown up by Xiao Luo alone. Assistant coach Thompson also said to the head coach Lao Bei on the side with some concern. Thompson was worried about this. I'm afraid it will leave a deep shadow on Yepes's heart.
"Well, I know. But it doesn't matter. You don't see Jamie having this problem too. Are they all a little on the right? ”
Hear Thompson propose. Lao Bei nodded in agreement. However, he did not stand on the sidelines and reminded loudly. Because Lao Bei has appeared. Jamie already knew that Yepes alone would not be able to stop Ronaldo, so he began to stand on the right. Be ready to be armed.
Listening to Lao Bei's words, Thompson couldn't help but look up and see that it was indeed just like what Lao Bei said, and Carragher also began to prepare for the defense and then relaxed.
"Oh my god, the Westman broke through Mario again, did Jamie rush up and foul?" When Xiao Luo danced the samba again, broke through Mario and killed Liverpool's penalty area, Carragher, who was prepared, suddenly rushed to Xiao Luo, and at the same time didn't want to tackle directly, which was an obvious foul.
"Damn, what do you kid want to do." Seeing the team's Copa del Rey Carragher fiercely put down, Deco was upset and rushed directly to Carragher's side, spitting angrily.
"Uh~ Damn, that's how I am, I can't stand it and go back to your mother's arms." Seeing that Deco actually yelled at himself, of course Carragher would not be polite, in the Red Army, there were no cowards, Carragher naturally retorted unceremoniously.
"Quiet, I'm quiet, you two be honest with me." Seeing that the conflict was about to escalate, the referee suddenly appeared like rain in time, separated the two, and verbally warned them.
Uh, to be precise, it was a verbal warning to Deco, as for Carragher, the referee did not hesitate to show a yellow card, after all, Carragher's foul just now is indeed a bit dangerous.
Carragher shrugged his shoulders indifferently at the yellow card he received and did not argue. You must know that Carragher is not a fool, and he will not be reckless, the reason why he chose to foul, and the nature is a bit bad and serious, I just want to warn the Brazilians, don't be too arrogant, this is Anfield Stadium, your opponent is Liverpool, who has never been afraid, if you continue to be arrogant, I will definitely knock you down.
Seeing that the referee also showed a yellow card to Carragher, the Barcelona players had nothing to say, although Carragher's foul was dangerous, but Ronaldo was not injured, and at the same time did not reach the level of receiving a red card, so he chose to remain silent.
As a result of Carragher's foul, Barcelona were given a 28-metre free-kick from the left, a distance and position that would have been a good opening for both Ronaldinho and Deco. Hence the virtue
Naturally, Nardinho stood in front of the ball and prepared to take the penalty.
"Go a little to the right! Go a little to the right, it's blocked! Dudek stood in front of the goal, directing the position of the human wall, hoping that the human wall could block the angle of the free kick of Ronaldo and Deco as much as possible.
At this time, the penalty area was already crowded with players from both sides, and although the referee had not yet blew the whistle, the players from both sides had begun to get stuck in the penalty area at this time, hoping to fight for a better position.
Ronaldinho and Deco briefly discussed, and in the referee's whistle, Deco started to run first, raised his leg, and rubbed the ball directly with the inside side of his right foot, and flew towards the near corner of the goal.
Although the wall blocked the angle of Deco's shot, it also blocked Dudek's view. However, Dudek's reaction was still very fast, when he saw the ball flying towards the near corner of the goal, he immediately jumped sideways, stretched out his right hand, stretched his body in the air, and pounced towards the ball.
"That's it!" Feeling his hand touch the ball, Dirk couldn't help but be overjoyed.
But at this time, the accident happened, Pi: was not held out of the bottom line by Dudek, not to mention that at that time, Dudek just wanted to hold the ball out of the bottom line, and there was no way. Although the ball was blocked by Dudek's right hand, Deco's shot had a strong spin and the ball flew towards the centre of the box.
And at this time, Larsson, the old demon, didn't know where he suddenly jumped high and lightly pushed the ball, and the ball suddenly changed direction and flew into the goal.
1 Henri Klassen, Swede shoots into the net, Barcelona 1: Liverpool first. ”
Minutes into the first half, the deadlock was finally broken, but it was Barcelona who broke the deadlock.
"Damn it!" Looking at the Barcelona players celebrating around the codex Larsson, Hyypia couldn't help but curse. Because Hyypia was in charge of guarding Larsson, when the ball bounced into the middle of the box, he was experienced from the small gap between Carragher and Hamann, suddenly added, and then forced to squeeze over and grab the ball to the top of the goal.
And Hyypia, who was closely behind Ral, was also blocked by Harman and Carragher, and could only watch Larsson make up for it. At this time, how much Hyypia wished he was Michael Lving, because if he was Owen and had a body like Owen, I was afraid that he would be able to keep up with Larsson in time and not let Larsson have a chance to make up shots.
It's just that it was too late, and Larsson's follow-up shot gave Barcelona an away lead over Liverpool, a fact that no one can change. Seeing this situation, Hyypia also blamed himself a little, after all, letting Barcelona score an away goal is very bad news for Liverpool.
"Sammy, it's okay, it's just the luck of the Swiss, it's okay, just don't give him a chance." Looking at Hyypia, who was a little depressed, Harman patted Hyypia on the shoulder and said.
"Don't worry, I'm fine, I promise to make Switzerland invisible in the next game." Hyypia is worthy of being the captain of the Red Army, and his psychological quality is still very good. After Harman's reassurance, he immediately perked up.
Hearing Hyypia's words, Harman just smiled and didn't say anything, because Harman knew that Hyypia had cheered up, and in the next game, he wouldn't give Larsson a chance.
Hey, when the ball flew into the goal, Lao Bei on the sidelines shook his head helplessly and sighed. For Barcelona's goal, Lao Bei did not blame any Liverpool players. After all, there are so many people in the penalty area, and they are still in the melee, and no one can guarantee that Liverpool will not leak people.
What's more, Lao Bei saw this goal very clearly, and Larsson was seen by Lao Bei meticulously during the whole process of starting the supplementary shot. Lao Bei also understood that Hyypia was doing his best.
Therefore, when it comes to Barcelona's goal, Lao Bei can't blame anyone, he can only complain about Liverpool's bad luck. Why is there a gap between Carragher and Harman, and it is still for Larsson to see and take advantage of this pity.
Lao Bei is depressed, if it is said to be defensive, although Liverpool does not dare to say that its defense can be as strong as Milan, but at least it has the world's top backline. What makes Lao Bei depressed is why when encountering a strong team, Liverpool will always lose the ball first, and then like playing a roller coaster, they will start to be angry and desperately chase after it.
If that's not the case, then why is it that Liverpool are often scored by their opponents first, then desperately and then reversed. Could it be that Liverpool likes to be abused here, Lao Bei shook his head in disbelief.
Lao Bei didn't have anything to say about conceding such a goal, just stood on the sidelines, waved at the players on the field, and let his disciples not think too much about the game.
Although Barcelona's goal quieted Anfield Stadium for a few seconds, after a few seconds, Anfield Stadium erupted into a more violent roar, and I don't know which fan took the lead, and began to sing Liverpool's duet, and finally tens of thousands of Reds fans began to sing duet.
The Reds fans are telling the Liverpool players on the pitch in their own way, even if you are behind, it's not a big deal, just cheer him on for a goal, we are with you.
"I don't like it, I don't like the stadium, I don't like the fans." Seeing that Liverpool was behind, the atmosphere in the stadium was unexpected
It's even more hot, and scoring a goal is not to say to suppress Liverpool's morale, so that Liverpool's morale is higher. Seeing this, the shocked Belletti said to the captain Puyol.
"Hehe~ That's why Anfield Stadium is rated as the home of the Devils. Of course, I don't like it here either. Listening to Belletti's words, Yoel smiled indifferently and said lightly. You know, in the past two years, Anfield Stadium has been the most veritable devil's home stadium in Europe, and even in the world, not only because of the hot atmosphere and fans here, but also because of Liverpool's winning rate at home, which has been the world's first in the past two years.
This shows how terrifying Liverpool's home stadium is, just from Liverpool's three-goal home bloodshed Juventus some time ago, you can see the power of the devil's referee. The dignified Serie A giants Juventus defeated Liverpool by three goals here, and the devil's home stadium contributed a lot.
But even so, the Anfield Stadium won't make Puyol like it, because there is no stadium in Puyol's heart and mind, and that is the holy ground of Camp Nou in the minds of any Barcelona player and fan.
"Guys, have you seen it, have you heard our fans, we can't let the fans down, come on, take out Barcelona, this is Anfield, we Liverpool are the masters here."
Although Barcelona scored first made George very depressed, George still did his duty as captain and constantly cheered for his teammates.
Either because they were moved by what the fans did, or because George's cheering had an effect, or because Liverpool was really used to reversing when they were behind. In short, when the game started again, Liverpool suddenly changed and began to press frantically towards Barcelona's attack.
Cowe broke through Motta's defence and immediately added, and when he drew Edmilson out of the box, he immediately passed the ball to George at the top of the box. After receiving a pass from Colwill, George suddenly feinted to shake off a gap and hit the goal with his right foot when facing Silvinho.
George's shooting power is very large, and the degree is very fast, but the angle is slightly correct. Feeling how strong the flying ball was, Valdés was not careless, and did not choose to grab the ball, but chose to knock the ball out with both fists.
After all, the power of the ball is very large, and Owen is still watching from the sidelines, what if he doesn't catch one of them and gets rid of it.
Valdés' choice was not correct, the power of the ball was indeed quite a lot, at least Valdés felt that his hands were a little troublesome when he punched the ball out.
The ball was punched out by Balde's fists, fell towards the top of the arc of the penalty area, and slowly rolled on the ground in the direction of the Liverpool half, Gerrard, who was closest to the ball, was naturally not polite, and immediately met the ball, and shot directly with his feet, and the ball flew to the upper left corner of the goal like a cannonball.
"Boom!" With a muffled sound, Puyol appeared in time and stretched out his foot to block Gerrard's long-range shot, but the ball bounced off the line. You must know that Puyol is at least ten meters away from the bottom line, and the ball actually pops out of the bottom line, which shows how powerful Gerrard's shot is.
"What are you doing, cheer me up, the first half is about to end, defend it." Feeling a pain in his right foot, Puyol was secretly scolding Gerrard for being perverted while pretending to be okay and encouraging his teammates.
Indeed, at this time the game has reached the first minute of the first half, and it has reached the end of the first half.
Liverpool were awarded a corner and seeing it, Hyypia burst up from the back, Hamann and Gerrard also got into the box, George and Colwill roamed at the top of the box, waiting for their chance.
Seeing Liverpool pressing hard, Barcelona's backline also began to tense, constantly marking people, and guarding everyone they were responsible for.
Valdés looked at the tall Liverpool players in the penalty area, and then at his own players, there were really few people as strong and tall as the Liverpool players in the box. Seeing this, Valdston had a very ominous premonition.
Valdés' sense of foreboding was not unreasonable, as players from both sides were jockeying for positions in the box at this time. Although Edmilson is 18cm tall, he is in charge of guarding Harman at 189cm, and he is in a weak position both in height and body.
As for Mota, Mota, who is only 185cm tall at this time, is guarding the 192cm peak of Hyypia, and the situation is clear at a glance, so it is naturally not easy to defend.
And Silvinho and Belletti are neither more than 1.8 meters tall, and on Liverpool's side, there is also an 18cm Gerrard, who is eyeing him. It can be seen that Barcelona does not have any advantage in terms of playing high balls against Liverpool.
As it turned out, Reese took a corner kick directly and passed the ball high into the center of the penalty area, Hyypia did not give Motta any chance, directly pressed Mota, and smashed the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal.
To say that at this time, Mota and Hyypia are still very far apart, whether it is in terms of height, body, or experience, Mota is not the opponent of Hyypia, so when competing for the top, naturally there is no way to take Hyypia.
Although Valdés reacted quickly and made a save, Valdés was so close that Valdés could not change the fate of the ball in the net. ()