Chapter 0232, long-range critical hit
Napoli's last shot in the first half was blocked by Xia Xing, and the referee's whistle blew.
With a 1-0 scoreline, Leicester returned to the dressing room in a good mood.
Pearson continued to encourage the players.
And ask everyone to keep defending.
"Guys, we've been able to get here this season,
"Defending consistently is the most important number one!
"We're one goal ahead now and more in the second half!
"And they'll have more holes!
"Defend well!
"Efficient counterattack!
"Win the game!"
In the second half, Leicester City remained firm.
But as soon as the game started, they ran into trouble.
Hamsik began to cruise on the left flank, avoiding the summer as much as possible.
And his impact did put a lot of defensive pressure on Leicester's right flank.
In the 49th minute of the game, he broke through the defense and gave Callejon a wonderful assist at the far end of the penalty area.
If it weren't for De La Ette's astute return to defence and clearance, I'm afraid something would have gone wrong.
In the 56th minute of the game, Hamsik broke through along the left flank again.
But this time he just started to dribble the ball, and Leicester's defense came around!
But Hamsik did not continue to break through!
He chose to knock back!
The ball is passed to the right back!
Jorginho receives the ball steadily!
In the position of the middle line, the Italian midfielder did not hesitate to pass with his feet!
The ball goes straight to the top of the box!
Higuain has dropped back to catch the ball!
Higuain has been in excellent goalscoring form this season and as a striker he has a very versatile technique.
It can pass, it can shoot, it can break through.
Especially in the small skills in the front court, it is very subtle.
After all, he was the man who pressed Benzema on the bench during the Real Madrid era.
After receiving a pass from Hamsik, Higua immediately took the ball with his back.
Leicester captain Morgan kept his eyes on him, behind him, not giving him a chance to turn.
In the first half, Morgan's marking against Higuain was quite successful.
So far in the second half, Higuain didn't get many chances.
And at this moment, he suddenly exerted his strength!
Take the ball with your back and suddenly knock horizontally!
Turn around and sprint towards the penalty area!
Morgan was shocked!
Because if you fight for speed, he is not Higuain's opponent!
The captain of the Blue Foxes sprinted hard, accelerating towards the goal while blocking Higuain's sprint!
But he didn't expect that Higuain didn't follow!
After striking Insigne, he took a quick dash, and then immediately retreated back!
Insigne also tacitly passed the ball back!
I thought it was a two-by-one, but it became an ordinary postback!
And this feint tricked Morgan!
At the top of the arc of the penalty area, Higuain didn't waste a second!
If he hesitates, Morgan will come back to defense!
Face the goal, volley!
The ball goes around Morgan in front of him and hangs in the dead corner!
Schmeichel struggled to reach out to block!
He didn't even have time to jump!
But it's still a step slow!
He's just as confused by feints!
Insert the ball into the net!
The ball is in!
1 to 1!
Napoli equalised!
The Italian fans in the stands cheered and celebrated excitedly!
It's not easy!
Countless fans chanting Higuain's name!
The Argentine striker scored a goal and now his total number of goals has reached eight!
It's already on par with Red Bull Salzburg's striker Alain!
But Allan's team has been eliminated, and Higuain still has a chance to win the Europa League Golden Boot exclusively!
Leicester City were given a goal and their rhythm was somewhat disrupted.
On the right flank, in particular, there was a problem with the defense of Hamsik that caused the start of the attack.
And Morgan is also trying to adjust his mentality, after all, the goal just conceded is inseparable from him.
But as a top team in Europe, how can Leicester City have time to adjust their form?
The equalizer was equalized in the 56th minute of the game, and four minutes later, Napoli attacked again!
This time it was Hamsik who dribbled the ball and suddenly stepped forward on the left side!
Stop!
Mahrez is dodged!
Jorginho quickly stepped forward and prepared again!
Are they going to repeat the cooperation they just had?
Drinkwater hurried in on Jorginho!
But unexpectedly, Hamsik suddenly accelerated the inward cut!
He didn't choose to pass the ball and didn't go to the wing, but sprinted along the middle!
At this time, Xia Xing is quickly approaching to fill the position!
But Hamsik didn't wait for it to be in place and went straight to his feet!
About 30 meters from the goal, a long-range shot is critical!
Schmeichel flew into the air and rubbed his fingertips against the ball, but it was smashed into the net!
The shot is too powerful!
The ball is in!
2 to 1!
Napoli overtook the score!
In the live broadcast room, Alan Shearer shook his head again and again.
"Oops, what a pity!
"Leicester's great fortune was suddenly reversed.
"Hamsik is worthy of being the captain of Naples,
"It's really technically comprehensive.
"There was no solution to this shot.
'Leicester are behind, will they continue to defend?'
This question does not need to be answered.
Even the players on the pitch did not look at Pearson.
The score is behind, so what are you waiting for?
Press it up and attack!
Leicester City held their breath and finally vented!
Especially the attacking players mainly Mahrez and Vardy have long been unable to bear it.
Pearson demanded an all-out defense, and it was hard to say anything.
But this kind of offensive and defensive mentality is really aggrieved.
In particular, Pearson's tactical arrangement always makes everyone feel that they are a weak team.
Of course, in terms of overall strength, it is indeed inferior to the opponent.
But it's too uncomfortable to say that you can't hold on.
Especially a proud player like Riyad Mahrez doesn't like this way!
In the few defenses just now, he was turned into a sieve by the opponent.
This made him very embarrassed and extremely angry.
Lao Tzu is an offensive player, and the defense is definitely not good.
I'm not an all-around genius like Xia.
After the restart, Mahrez started to perform on the right!
He ignored Pearson's demands on the defense and frequently cut forward on the right flank!
Dribble, pass, shoot!
Jamie Vardy and Ulloa in the front court also kept running and pulling, covering Mahrez!
Napoli was still attacking just now, and just overtook the score, but the scene changed in an instant!
Mahrez's onslaught made it difficult for them to defend on the wing!
Sprint with the ball and shoot into the far corner of the goal!
Andujar punches out!
The ball falls at the feet of Albiol!
Fight to get out of the way!
But the power is a little lighter!
The ball bounced off the distance......
A figure slaps the horse and arrives!
"It's xia!
"He rushed in the direction of the ball!
"Such a speed!
"The defenders around me can't catch up at all!
"Will he shoot, or will he pass......
"He actually got up and shot straight at the goal!
"The ball hits the net!
"Long-range critical hit!
"The ball went in!!
"It's 38 meters from the goal, and Xia's shot is like a cannonball!
"Blasted open the night sky in Poland!
"2 to 2!
'Leicester stubbornly equalised!'
(End of chapter)