Chapter 677: Quick counterattack, tenacious Hoffenheim leads again!
It took just five minutes for Manchester City to equalise and Hoffenheim fans were completely stunned.
That's what superstars do?!
Hoffenheim coach Nagelsmann suddenly realized that it was impossible to hold on to a victory.
After the game restarted, Nagelsmann waved his hand and attacked with all his might!
Hoffenheim launched a fierce attack on Manchester City amid the shouts of the home fans.
Wave after wave of attacks overwhelmed the Manchester City defence.
The whole Manchester City team knows that as long as they can stand up to the opponent's attack, they can usher in a quick counterattack.
However, Hoffenheim's desperate style of play made the Manchester City backline feel a lot of pressure for a while.
In the 28th minute of the second half, Hoffenheim attacked from the right, full-back Boschi sent in a low cross, and Manchester City captain Kompany pressed the opposition striker and pushed the football out of the box.
Hoffenheim midfielder Grealich, who was ambushed outside the penalty area, got rid of Gundogan's save and fired a long shot in the arc of the penalty area!
The soccer ball blasted towards the goal like a cannonball!
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson jumped to his feet and bravely lifted the ball over the crossbar!
"Coax! ……”
The Arena of Lyin-Neckar resounded with a loud cry of regret, followed by thunderous applause.
Fans on both sides applauded the brilliant performances of their players.
Kadezabek sent a corner into the City penalty area and Kompany once again showed his ability to defend high and push the ball out of the box against the opposition player.
Hoffenheim midfielder Haac, who was ambushed outside the penalty area, shot directly at the ball!
As soon as the football flew out, it was blocked by a dense crowd in the penalty area!
Manchester City centre-back Aymeric Laporte stabbed the ball out of the box and the ball was once again controlled by Harker.
Seeing that there were so many people in the Manchester City penalty area that there was no room to shoot at all, Haque shifted the ball to the right.
Full-back Boschi made a slight adjustment and crossed with a kick!
Hoffenheim striker Joelinton leaps high to beat Manchester City centre-back Aymeric Laporte and shakes his head in the box!
The ball changes direction and flies towards the top left corner of the goal!
Due to the proximity, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson had no time to make a save, so he could only look at the ball and sigh!
Hoffenheim sees hope of leading again!
In the flash of lightning, the ball smashed on the inside of the post and flew towards Ederson!
Edson reached out in ecstasy to grab the soccer ball and then threw himself on the turf!
"Nope! ……”
Hoffenheim wailed, damn it, why is Lady Luck on which side of Manchester City?
"Good shot! ……”
Manchester City exhaled heavily, and it was finally in danger!
Ederson lay on the turf for more than a dozen seconds before getting back on his feet, knowing that his team needed time to calm down.
After the restart, City were in no hurry to push the ball up front, and Hoffenheim pressed high in midfield.
Fierce scramble unfolded at the Lyin-Neckar Arena, where Hoffenheim players played decisively and committed fouls if they couldn't make a tackle, and they had to interrupt City's smooth rhythm through regulations.
The game became fragmented.
"Shhhh ……”
There was a huge boo from the Manchester City fans.
The German national television commentator said: "When Manchester City equalised, Hoffenheim coach Nagelsmann reacted that it is impossible to hold on to a victory!"
So they moved the formation upwards and strengthened the pressing of the midfield, so that Manchester City could not easily develop football to the front!
In terms of results, this strategy is successful! ”
The Sky Sports commentator said: "It's like a Champions League game like this, Hoffenheim have become conservative after leading by two goals and want to keep the win until the end of the game.
Lee came on and burst out in quick succession as City equalised after just five minutes.
Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmann realised they had to make a change and stepped up their pressing in midfield.
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The race is now really underway! ”
The Manchester City sports station commentator said angrily: "Hoffenheim are a bunch of butchers, are they playing football?" ”
He worries about Manchester City's match with Liverpool in three days' time.
Manchester City has injured several main players, how can they compete with Liverpool for the top spot?
On the pitch, Manchester City increased the speed of the ball in response to the opponent's rude kick.
Once again, the advantage is back at the feet of Manchester City.
In the 33rd minute of the second half, David Silva suddenly cut inside with the ball, and the opposing defender directly put him down!
"Drop! ……”
The referee blew the whistle and gave City a free-kick in front.
It was impossible to shoot directly from this position, and the City attacking player entered the Hoffenheim penalty area.
David Silva takes a free-kick into the Hoffenheim box!
There was chaos in the penalty area, and Li Chuanqi jumped up to complete the header goal!
However, he was pulled hard by Grilic behind him, and the football flew out above his head!
Hoffenheim defender Akpoguma at the back point pushed the football out of the penalty area!
Hoffenheim striker Scholo Yin flew forward, took control of the football, and then started at high speed with the football!
The German national television commentator shouted: "Quickly fight back! ”
After Scholoyin got the ball, he ate Fernandinho raw and strode past the half!
Situation crisis!
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany moved quickly towards Sauroyin while reminding his team-mates to make up for it.
"Smack! ……”
Sholoyin didn't give Kompany a chance to delay the pace of the attack, a diagonal pass!
Football flies past Kompany!
Hoffenheim centre-forward Joelinton appeared behind the ball with lightning and took the ball forward and got rid of Laporte in an instant!
"Single Knife!"
The Sky Sports commentator exclaimed: "Hoffenheim's counter-attack is very fast! Shao Luoyin's wonderful pass creates a one-on-one chance for his teammates!
Can Joelinton make the most of this opportunity? ”
Hoffenheim fans were so excited that they saw their chance to take the lead again!
The eyes of Manchester City fans are full of worry.
On the pitch, Joelinton regained control of the ball at his feet after a few steps, faced the attacking Ederson, and pushed it with one shot!
The ball passes through Ederson's right and flies into the empty goal!
"Joelinton!"
The German national TV commentator shouted excitedly: "Joelinton seized the opportunity to go alone!" The ball is in! Entered! Entered! Entered! ……”
The Sky Sports commentator shouted: "Three to two! Hoffenheim took the lead again thanks to Joelinton's goal! Once again, the scales of victory are tipped in Hoffenheim's favor!
Hoffenheim seized on this rare quick counter-attack and Joelinton's solo goal left City desperate! ”
Manchester City's sports station said regretfully and bitterly: "Manchester City just put all their energy on the attack and gave the opponent a chance to counterattack quickly...... At 2-3, Manchester City fell behind again......
Hoffenheim tonight was a surprise and the tenacity of the German team was truly amazing.
They were not crushed by City's equaliser in just five minutes, but instead awakened their inner passion and fighting spirit.
Manchester City are falling behind again, how will Pep Guardiola's side respond? ”