157. Wild and smart
With the referee's whistle, the game officially began.
Manchester City kick off.
The formation they played today was 442.
This is also Dort's traditional formation, which is both offensive and defensive.
Compared to the Hornet's 451, it will be very aggressive.
However, there is no absolutely invincible formation.
Every game is like a small war, in the space of 90 minutes, testing the level of the two head coaches, but also testing the performance of every player on the field.
Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola, wearing a suit, was standing on the sidelines, looking very relaxed.
In contrast, Terzic was a little nervous and kept talking to the players in front of him.
The game was ...... from the beginning
Just get into the rhythm of Manchester City.
After a few skillful passes and catches, they pushed the ball to the top 10 metres of the penalty area.
Haaland received the ball from the right, faced the bag of two defenders, and before the encirclement was formed, he spun a kick and shot like a tiger!
This ball is terrifyingly powerful!
Dort's defenders only felt that the outside of their thighs was brushed, and they all had a hot feeling, looked sideways at the ball, and flew towards the goal with lightning speed.
Haaland shot right.
The power is very strong.
The ball speed is naturally extremely fast.
Dort's No. 1 goalkeeper Kerber, almost like flying to block the gun's eye, clenched his fists and knocked the ball out, but a trace of pain involuntarily appeared on his face.
Even with the protection of the goalkeeper's gloves, he still felt that his hands were ...... It's numb.
Fortunately, this ball was kicked from 30 meters away.
Otherwise, it's hard to imagine.
He quickly shook his hand, adjusted his position, and prepared for the next shot.
The ball flew out of the box.
On both sides, five or six players, almost at the same time, ran towards the ball.
The ball flew high and needed to be grabbed in advance.
At this moment, Chu Chao, who was still near the middle line, witnessed Haaland's terrifying body on the football field for the first time.
Between the two defenders, he leaped high and brought down one of his own defenders and gave the ball to his teammate.
This scene......
Déjà vu.
It's what I've been good at.
Chu Chao's mood was inexplicably a little delicate at this time.
However, Manchester City's offensive is still continuing at the moment, so Chu Chao continued to run towards his own half, preparing for the next defensive task.
Now with the ball is Manchester City's No.8, Gundogan, an experienced veteran.
He headed Hummels and didn't rush to break through, but distributed the ball to Foden on the left.
As soon as Foden got the ball, he started running along the touchline towards the baseline.
Seconds later, he was near the baseline, and Dort's two defenders were always in an arc, firmly blocking his ground passes.
Foden glanced up at the box and was headed in a very high cross.
Haaland in the box!
Chu Chao has also returned to the forbidden area!
After making eye contact with Hummels, Hummels instantly gave up the position of defending Haaland, allowing Chu Chao to face him head-on.
The two bodies are close to each other, and they can even feel each other's temperature and sweat.
This product is too high.
Haaland is 194 tall, nearly ten centimeters taller than himself.
The muscle dimension is also stronger than what is visible to the naked eye.
Chu Chao took a deep breath, looked at the landing point of the ball, and almost felt that Haaland jumped up at the same time, kicked the ground hard under his feet, and jumped high.
Body against body, arm against arm......
Come, hand-to-hand combat!
Passion collides!
In Dort's forbidden area, two "giants" suddenly rose.
Haaland is taller!
But Chu Chao bounces better!
The two men were almost at the same height, like two dolphins out of the water, competing for the only ball in mid-air.
between calcium carbide sparks.
The dust settled.
The ball was first rubbed by Haaland, and then it was lifted high by Chu Chao, and a backward head shake action pushed the ball out of the penalty area.
Then the two began to fall.
The action of force is reciprocal.
After landing, Haaland stumbled, feeling like he had hit a wall, and he looked at Chu Chao with some grin.
However, this time......
After Chu Chao also landed, he almost didn't even catch his breath, and began to run quickly towards the outside of the forbidden area.
The ball flew out of Dort's box!
The ball landed at the feet of teammate Brandt.
"Let's go!"
A quick counter-attack for Dort!
The distance from the penalty line to the halfway line is 36 meters.
Manchester City's players felt like a lightning bolt in front of them, and Chu Chao rushed at a speed of a 100-meter sprint, almost in the blink of an eye, to the midfield.
Brandt knocked the ball to Chu Chao and passed it to a position about two or three meters in front of Chu Chao.
Manchester City's No. 6 defender Ake hurriedly came up to intercept in advance.
Ball!
Chu Chao's toes touched the ball in advance, and with a slight poke, the ball drilled under Ake's crotch.
However, the ball is just a pass.
Ake's shoulders and Chu Chao collided hard, like two out-of-control vehicles.
The next second.
Acke took two steps back, but still couldn't get his balance, and sat on the ground, rubbing his shoulders and grinning in pain.
And Chu Chao was only slightly blocked, so he re-raised his breath, sprinted again, and rushed towards the ball.
In this collision, in less than a second, the ball moved forward less than three meters, and it was two more arrow steps, and Chu Chao had already caught up with the ball.
The speed of this counterattack is amazingly fast, and the opponent's players are still desperately chasing back at this time.
But the difference in speed exists objectively.
Chu Chao had already run to the front of Manchester City's penalty area at this time, and the player who was chasing back by the opponent had just reached the middle line at this time.
Chu Chao took the ball and began to cut towards the goal.
It's not a single shot.
Because on the penalty line, two Manchester City defenders are already in place.
One is No. 3 Ruben and the other is No. 5 Stones, and the two cooperate with the goalkeeper to block all their forward routes.
Faintly didn't even raise his foot to shoot.
Chu Chao...... Continue to cut in.
No more time!
Less than two seconds of time for yourself!
This opportunity for a quick counter-attack, once the opposing players are all back, there is hardly any space.
Chu Chao cut three steps in a row, driving Ruben and Stones to move in a row in the direction close to the goal.
Stones leaned forward, wanting to make physical contact with Chu Chao and further interfere.
But......
At this moment, Chu Chao had already gotten up!
A tiny angle!
Between the three of them, a line that almost does not exist!
However, because the three of them moved each other, they were instantly exposed.
With this kick, Chu Chao sent ten percent of the force, and the ball flew past Stones's feet, grazed the left side of Reuben's thigh, and ran towards the goal, at the height of the goalkeeper's ribs, and the horizontal distance was close to the goalpost.
Manchester City's No. 18 goalkeeper Moreno, also in a flying posture to block the gun's eye, leaning sideways, with his hands in front of his chest, blocked the whole ball.
Everyone in the penalty area could clearly hear the dull sound of the ball hitting him.
He himself couldn't help but let out a scream.
Although the ball was blocked, the person was hit like a cannonball, and the momentary pain made him extremely painful.
And, because he didn't have time to retract his strength at all, he hit the left goalpost.
The ball was blocked out of goal range.
Chu Chao glanced at it, sighed slightly in his heart, turned around, and continued to run towards the landing point of the ball.
This kick......
It was meant to be a strong shot.
It was blocked.
This goalkeeper is also very quick to react.
After chasing two steps, Chu Chao stopped and gasped for breath.
The ball flew off the sideline.
Dort's throw-in in front.
Reyna was already up and ready to throw the ball with his hands.
However, at this time, a little accident quietly happened on the field, and the referee blew the whistle to pause the game.
The opposing goalkeeper, Moreno, appears to be injured.
After thinking about it, Chu Chao still ran over.
The other party just now, it seems that the collision is really not light.
The referee beckoned, and the team doctor hurried up to check on Moreno's screams.
"Where does it hurt?"
"Back...... Hiss, chest, and hands......"
Moreno said in great pain.
The team doctor moved very lightly, unbuttoned his gloves, fortunately there was no bleeding, but the thumb of his right hand hurt when he touched it, and it may be a bone crack.
The back, because of the collision with the goalpost, also had abrasions and bruises.
Soon.
He was carried down.
The back injury is easy to deal with, but the hand, if it is really a bone crack, then this game will definitely not be able to participate, and you will have to recuperate for a period of time after that.
A powerful burst like Chu Chao will definitely have it in the rest of the game.
Even though he wears the best goalkeeper gloves to maximize the load, as well as mechanical shrapnel to protect his fingers and joints, it is still impossible to completely unload the force.
Haaland walked up to Chu Chao at this time.
Some serious looked at him.
Chu Chao glanced at him and shrugged his shoulders slightly.
Ake also walked over at this time, still continuing to move his left shoulder, still with a slight pain.
The two seemed to want to say something.
However, the referee quickly noticed this scene and immediately rushed forward to isolate the players from both sides.
Pep Guardiola had to change his goalkeeper in the third minute.
Race......
Resume.
Reina threw a throw-in, and as soon as the ball landed at Chu Chao's feet, a defender on the other side slammed into the tackle.
The action of the Premier League has always been known for being wild.
Chu Chao jumped high.
The ball was tackled out of touch.
Another throw-in.
It's just that it's farther away from the goal.
Continue to throw the throw-in.
Reina didn't give it to Chu Chao this time, but threw the ball back into his own half.
Borussia Dortmund players, upside down at the back.
Manchester City are once again pressing hard.
The game was soon scorched again.
Gritting his teeth, Chu Chao chased back again and returned to his own half of the defense.
Quickly throw out the emotions that shouldn't be in your mind.
- Yes, just now, I quietly felt a trace of guilt in my heart.
However, this is a very unprofessional thing for professional footballers.
I didn't make any foul moves.
Just because the power is too great.
So it caused the opposing goalkeeper to be injured.
On the football field, it's war!
It's impossible not to do your best because you're worried that the other party will get hurt, right?
……
At present, the half of your side is already a melee, and it can even be said to be a bloody battle.
Haaland is like a meat grinder up front.
There are three players around to defend at all times.
Dort's players are also completely in a desperate posture.
The ball has changed hands several times, there are almost no smooth passes, and no side can completely control the situation.
The eighth minute of the game.
Another good chance for Manchester City.
There was a dizzying array of passes up front, and the ball ended up at the feet of City's No.16 midfielder, Hernandez.
He played the ball to Kevin De Bruyne on the right.
De Bruyne!
The thickest thigh in the midfield!
His famous trick is that extremely weird arc pass, a curved ball close to the ground.
The ball can always go from the side of the defender to the front and feet of the offensive player, and the most comfortable position to receive the ball.
The pass was described by the media as "De Bruyne".
– As De Bruyne's team-mate, if you don't feel comfortable receiving the ball, it means that the ball is not passed to you.
That's it!
Feed the pie master!
One step to the stomach.
This is already a super trick.
De Bruyne played the ball with his right foot, and the ball circled around his two defenders, and appeared in the middle of the goalkeeper and Haaland.
Haaland had a slight confrontation with Hummels' shoulders before pushing Hummels out of position, himself like a furious beast, striding towards the ball.
He received the ball at his feet and barely stopped.
Bang!
A Kick Shot!
The ball goes straight into the net.
The goalkeeper of his own side has no time to react.
Manchester City leads the goal!
Chu Chao looked at this scene calmly, sighed, and ran towards the center line.
This kind of ball, there is really no solution.
There is no way.
It is no exaggeration to say that De Bruyne's pass, anyone on the field, can effortlessly send the ball into the goal.
It's like a penalty!
This goods, open and hang!
It's too strong.
Tee off again.
At the same time as the ball was released, the players on both sides began to erode each other like two distinct rivers.
Most of the players in the blue invaded the Hornets' half.
And Chu Chao, dressed in a yellow shirt, single-handedly pierced into the blue field.
On the back line, their four defenders are in a prismatic position, and they are completely on their own, and they are strictly guarded.
Dort front.
Hummels took the ball at his feet, and soon faced the pressure of the opposing player to grab the ball, and there was no good way to get the ball, he glanced at Chu Chao's position and passed the ball to Bellingham.
Bellingham suddenly kicked a high ball, as if clearing, and the ball flew high towards Chu Chao.
He can't pass the ball like De Bruyne.
The situation on the field at this moment, there is no room for that kind of ball.
However, he believed in Chu Chao 100%.
As long as the ball is given to Chu Chao, the position is not too far away, and Chu Chao will definitely be able to catch it.
This is already an unbreakable mindfulness in his heart.
Bellingham had a good footwork and the ball landed extremely accurately.
It was directly above Chu Chao's head.
Seeing this kick, Reyna also quickly followed, he has two-thirds of the defensive tasks and one-third of the offensive tasks.
At least, at this moment, you can take Chu Chao.
However......
At this time, he suddenly found that Chu Chao didn't seem to need to answer at all.
In the encirclement of the two people, Chu Chao jumped high and stopped the ball with his chest, controlling it within his body.
After landing, in an instant, facing the close bag defense of the two players, Chu Chao was in a narrow range, flashing and moving, and the ball seemed to be stuck to his feet.
Even without seeing his movements clearly, he was nimble to get rid of him.
The opposing two defenders even collided together.
This is Messi's forte!
Now, it has been reproduced by Chu Chao again.
After getting rid of the two, Chu Chao had already taken the ball and killed forward.
In the stands, Dort's fans, the yellow waves began to surge.
That's what a star player is!
This is Chu!
He always stepped up when the team needed it most!
This ball, how pleasing to the eye!
On the bench, Messi couldn't help but laugh and applaud.
on the field.
Between Chu Chao and the goalkeeper, there are currently only two opposing defenders left, and Ake once again stepped up, leaving a teammate behind him to fill in the position.
Behind Chu Chao, two other Manchester United players also hurried up.
stretched out his hand, and almost pulled Chu Chao's jersey.
However, he was flashed by Chu Chao with a horizontal dribble.
In the bag of the opponent's three defenders, Chu Chao suddenly made a Marseille maneuver, his body was sideways, and he passed quickly, flexibly and elegantly.
Marseille maneuver!
Messi rarely makes such moves.
Because it takes ...... A certain leg length.
It's Neymar, who likes it more.
This kind of extraordinary action, although it seems a bit bells and whistles, can really get a miraculous effect at this moment.
Seeing this scene, the fans, including the Dort players and the substitute players, were a little crazy!
Pretty!
It's so beautiful!
Such a person, chic and smart, freehand, extremely beautiful.
In front of Chu Chao, there is only one defender left now!
Manchester City's No. 3 defender, Ruben!
Chu Chao subconsciously sank his shoulders, as if he wanted to do his crime again.
Reuben's heart sank, without any shift in the center of gravity, his feet just retreated, widening the distance, to avoid being overcome.
He's not stupid!
He learned his lesson firmly.
The teammates behind are about to catch up!
He knows that his task is not to defend successfully, because he really can't defend it!
But...... Procrastination.
As long as you wait for your teammates to catch up, everyone will surround Chu Chao together, and he is not a superman, so the ball will naturally be gone.
Seeing his intentions, Chu Chao secretly sighed in his heart.
This defender is quite a dog.
It seems that Cancelo and Davies in the last game successfully gave other defenders of other teams a wake-up call.
But......
Back off?
Where can you retreat?
The forbidden area is so big.
Chu Chao took small steps at his feet, quickly carrying the ball forward, his center of gravity swaying back and forth, and he could cut left or right at any time.
Still in the midst of high-speed advancement.
Swing repeatedly.
This is the most appropriate move in this situation.
After playing so many games, Chu Chao actually rarely plays fancy work, striving to be precise and practical.
"Oh my God!"
"Pendulum pass!"
"After many years, the alien Ronaldo's outstanding mastery has reappeared on the field!"
"Pendulum pass!"
"Chu! He showed great skill! ”
At this time, the on-site commentator let out an extremely high-pitched shout, and the whole person seemed to have climaxed.
This is the alien Ronaldo's specialty, an exclusive trick!
The only one in the world!
Only he has such a fast speed, such an exaggerated swing amplitude, such a strong core strength and stability.
It's just that this action, for knee damage, is unparalleled.
Even Da Luo, in the later stages of his career, suffered multiple knee injuries and lost his body, and he was no longer able to make this move.
And now, Chu Chao is the year of fighting!
Pendulum!
Swing repeatedly!
Reuben felt that he was about to be blinded at this point.
He had no way of predicting that Chu Chao would break through from that direction, and he could only look at it like a dumb goose, staring at it and responding to all changes without change.
But in an instant, Chu Chao had already seen the gap, his center of gravity was swaying rapidly, and suddenly he was completely determined, shifting to the right, and then it was a move to raise his foot and shoot at the goal.
Reuben immediately fell to the ground and blocked!
You're finally going to!
Shoot fast!
However, Chu Chao's kick jumped up the ball extremely lightly, and then in mid-air, he turned his thigh and came with a volley!
Bang!
The ball goes straight to the top left corner of the goal!
This angle is extremely perfect, and it does not give the goalkeeper any chance to save at all.
The ball swooped headlong into the net.
Behind him, the three guards finally rushed over, but the daylily was already cold.
You can only watch the ball go into the net and be reduced to a backdrop.
1:1, equalize!
……
Sidelines.
Terzic was chatting quietly with Royce.
"When did he learn all the pendulums? And so skilled? ”
Royce asked, surprised.
With Chu Chao's physical fitness, it is normal to be able to play this action, but even so, it takes a lot of practice.
I've never seen it before.
Terzic didn't respond, and he didn't know how to respond.
He now feels more and more that Chu Chao is a miracle!
A miracle on the field!
……
on the field.
Haaland chased back, and saw Chu Chao's pendulum style throughout the whole process, and he was dumbfounded for a while.
He already regarded Chu Chao's body as a grade with himself.
However, what he didn't expect was that in terms of technology, Chu Chao could still make such a high degree of difficulty.
Whether it's a Marseille slalom under a three-man bag, or a pendulum pass......
"How did you do that?"
He couldn't help but ask.
Chu Chao looked at him and smiled faintly: "Do you want to learn?" Come to my house in the evening. ”
Haaland: ???
……
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(End of chapter)