Chapter 139: Golden Ball Wins! Football, a winner's paradise! (Ask for a commuter pass)

On 23 April, the FA Cup semi-finals arrived.

Originally, this was a high-profile game, but Leicester City's recent Champions League heat has been too great, and this one seems a little painless.

However, this is certainly only relative to the attention of the outside world.

For Leicester's players, they still love this battle that is about their nightmare!

Last season, they suffered two painful home and away defeats to Arsenal. This season, they lost twice to Chelsea in the Premier League.

Last year, they did not have the opportunity to play Arsenal in other competitions to wash away that humiliating record.

If you have it this year, you will naturally go all out!

Not to mention, the battle between them and Chelsea in the Premier League is far from over, with both teams heading into the final stages of their matches.

If they lose to Chelsea in the FA Cup and are beaten three times in a single season, the title mentality in the Premier League will also suffer.

For all sorts of reasons, they have to play this game well!

At the pre-match press conference, Chen Yufeng stood alone in front of the media's interview board and accepted everyone's questions.

'Chelsea are a strong team and Antonio Conte has managed them well and we haven't found a way to beat them in the first two games.

Chen Yufeng rubbed his eyes and said calmly: "But everything has passed, this is a brand new game, Leicester City will attack the champions, we will beat them, everything should be returned today." ”

'It's like against Atletico Madrid, we lost the first game, we won the second game back, and we won everything in the end.

'Two defeats to Chelsea in the league did create a lot of suspense in the Premier League title race, but if we can handle the last few games of the Premier League, don't lose the title and step on their shoulders from the FA Cup to reach the final, it means we have nothing to lose.

He knew that his teammates were watching the press conference, so he was sharp.

The team needs that emotion, and they have to take it all out of Chelsea with the Thunder to get it all out of Chelsea!

"You mean, you're going to be the winners?" A reporter from the British Peninsula asked.

"I hope so."

Chen Yufeng nodded, but he didn't say anything to death, he finally said hello to the reporters, and then came to the team's locker room to make final preparations.

The game kicks off at 6pm local time as the Blues battle Chelsea and the Foxes Leicester City in a life-and-death battle at Stamford Bridge.

Leicester have played only a handful of home games in the FA Cup due to poor signing, and they have grown accustomed to being the dragons, and each time they go to the opponent's home stadium to be booed like the final boss.

"Oo......oo Oo......oo Oh!! ”

β€œLeicester city!! Leicester city……!!! ”

The Blue Foxes, who can stick to the stands of the expeditionary force every time, have given these players comfort.

The start of the game was similar to the previous two games against Chelsea, with both sides putting a lot of numbers in the middle and fighting for the blood, with no one being able to help anyone for a while.

But everyone knows that if one side makes a mistake, the opposing side will quickly pour the ball into your goal with a thunderous momentum!

'Chelsea's attacking opportunity, Michy Batshuayi took on the central striker position, and he is Chen Yufeng's team-mate in the Belgian national team.

"Matic! A penetrating pass! Found Pedro on the wing! ”

"Pedro Neche hits the goal! Football is tightly pocketed by Schmeichel! No danger! ”

"A large-scale transfer, Schmeichel is directly looking for Chen Yufeng in the middle! The confrontation between Chen Yufeng and David Lewis! The advantages are obvious! ”

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"Mahrez! Returned an inward shot! The quality is not high, and it is directly out of the goal...... We saw a bit of disappointment on Chen's face, who had just been in a one-on-one situation with David Luiz, and if the ball could have come in, maybe he would have been able to get a close-range header. ”

'There was something wrong with Conte's expression on the pitchside, and we would venture to guess that he might be in the same mood as Atletico's Simeone. They clearly felt the oppressive force of Chen Yufeng after changing his position to the middle lane! ”

"Everyone knows that Leicester City are a team that weakens or even gives up control of the midfield, and when Chen Yufeng plays on the wing, they don't implement this tactic thoroughly enough, but once they get to the middle, the situation is completely different."

"They can use long passes in every quick attack, and even if Chen Yufeng can't fight for it, Vardy may be able to use his speed to take the lead."

"If Klose is on the field, it's double insurance!"

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"One shot! Still didn't get in! ”

"In this case, a dull first half is about to pass, and with more than ten seconds left in stoppage time, the referee should blow the whistle when the goal kick is issued!"

'Chelsea rotated Eden Hazard and Diego Costa today, which weakened their attacking line.

"As for Leicester City, it is even more unfamiliar due to the frequent change of central striker partners, Chen Yufeng and Vardy have never partnered with two central strikers."

"Let's see if Ranieri will be more bold to bring on Klose and pair him with Chen Yufeng or Vardy!"

"I think Klose is better for Vardy, Chen Yufeng's function is similar to Vardy's, and you have to accept the fact that Vardy is known for his nose, impact, dribbling ability, and speed...... These points, Chen Yufeng is better...... It's just that he has other advantages, so it looks like the one in one high and one fast. ”

"It's up to Ranieri to be specific."

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After a fifteen-minute half-time break, substitution signs were held up on the sidelines.

With no goals scored in one half, Chelsea's side directly replaced the entire forward line, with Eden Hazard, Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas all on the pitch.

Willian, Michy Batshuayi, Pedro down.

It's really a very rich club, and they're really going to be on multiple fronts this year with two squads...... Whoever comes up will not look rusty, because they have accumulated a lot of experience before.

Unlike Leicester City, all the changes in formation and rotation are all helpless or passive.

'Chelsea made three changes in a row, Leicester City also had to make changes, Klose for Jamie Vardy and Odegaard for Drinkwater.

"It's a move to strengthen the attack and threaten the ball, and hopefully Kante can carry the defensive banner in the middle and back!"

"Okay, let's see if the two sides can decide a winner in the 45 minutes of the second half."

On the pitchside, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte had his hands in his suit pockets and his eyes seemed to be focused, but if you look closely, you can still detect a hint of helplessness in his expression.

The midfield area has always been a concern for him, and there is no one in the team who can carry the defensive burden in this position.

Nemanja Matic is good, but he needs a more functional partner.

Need a defender who can compete with Chen Yufeng, and can also protect the two-point position, and don't want Chen Yufeng to get up easily!

N'Golo Kante is such a player.

Before the start of the season, he had promised his boss Abou that if he could buy N'Golo Kante from Leicester City, the team could guarantee a two-line title race next season!

The Frenchman who can't run to the death has always been Conte's favourite player.

At one point, he was so close to N'Golo Kante that he was just a few last steps away.

But in the end, I don't know who was seduced, and Kante stayed at Leicester City...... Didn't come to Chelsea.

Chelsea are also competing on both fronts this season, but they are not very safe.

"Bang!" Kante on the pitch just broke Hazard's dribble with a beautiful tackle, and Conte's heart was bleeding at the sight of this scene.

The better Kante played, the more panicked he became.

There is a balance on the pitch and when Chelsea players find that they are too numerous to support the Leicester backline, they will unconsciously increase the number of attackers, resulting in an empty back and increasing the danger of conceding goals.

Conte knows that and he can always be reminded.

But you can't change the subconscious stuff, and sometimes you can't hear the players on the pitch when you shout.

Except for the sound level of 'Alain back'.

"Sir, let's think about how we won the first two games against Leicester." An assistant coach next to him reminded that everyone had talked about this problem before the game, and this kind of precautionary plan is necessary.

He's just afraid that Conte will forget or not be firm enough when he stands here.

"I'm thinking about it, Chen Yufeng's move to the middle lane has broken a lot of balances, so I don't know how to deal with it."

Conte replied to him seriously, "Originally, I wanted to use David Luiz's experience in defense to reduce his threat with the strategy of blocking the penalty area. ”

"But it obviously doesn't work, he's so much more of a threat when he gets to the middle, it's so big that I can't get to this point before the game, you know?"

"In this kind of hinterland, you can't send four or five players to play a crowd tactic like you do on the wing, and then he can be a one-man when he divides the ball."

Conte is a bit pessimistic, he is not an optimistic Italian, he is synonymous with an iron fist, and his personality and Ranieri's personality are simply two extremes.

"Isn't there a weakness?" The assistant coach reminded him that he was certainly not stupid and could see something coming out, but he just hoped that Conte would pay attention to it as well.

"I know he'll play a little easier when he's in the middle, he'll break through less often, and a lot of times when a fulcrum is in use, there will be fewer chances to shoot."

Conte expressed his opinion, "But the threat and containment are greater, isn't it? The closer you get to a threat, the more you create a threat, and the occasional sparkling superstar ability. ”

'I have to worry because even if I know our players are playing well, they have the ability to kill the game at any time.

Conte's personality assistant coach also understands that he can only elaborate on his suggestions as much as possible, "Strengthen the defense on the wings to prevent crosses from coming in, and change the defensive strategy on Chen Yufeng's side to interference." ”

"This player himself knows that he has a strong ability to contain him, and everyone is afraid of him, so when there is no particularly good opportunity, he will not engage in very hard grappling with everyone."

'We don't have to waste the number of defenders, we just have fewer chances he gets.'

The conversation between the two stopped from here, and Conte didn't give any answer, just pacing back and forth until 70 minutes later, he came to the sideline and deployed the assistant coach's advice on the pitch.

He thought it was a good idea.

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At the back of Chelsea, Chen Yufeng obviously felt that the pressure around him was a little less, and the other party seemed to empty him a little.

"What do you mean? What was Conte thinking? Does he think that I don't turn around very much with the ball and don't pose too much of a threat? He had doubts in his heart, just now he saw a player come and whisper to everyone, it must be Conte's arrangement.

It's a really, snickering and somewhat childish change.

The joy of course comes from the fact that he can try to turn around and shoot from a distance in the following time, and that is childish, and that comes from the fact that he feels that he is not respected.

respect…… Haha, one of Mourinho's quotes.

Chen Yufeng thought so, just made a joke with himself and mediated his mood to facilitate a better game.

People sometimes need to communicate with themselves.

"So, Conte thinks I'm the arc of the penalty area, and I have few shots outside the box, and most of the goals are curled through the inside cut, and there are very few long-range shots with the instep."

"Being smart is being mistaken by being smart."

This is the most real thing that Chen Yufeng has felt after playing many balls in the past year, and it is also a fact.

Why is it that every time he acquires a skill, the first few fights are always useful, or a few times that are enough to change the tide of battle?

is because, after he became a superstar, the people around him studied him too much and did too much to prevent him.

They all want to minimize his other threats, so they are always looking for his weak spots, trying to use some points to defend against him.

Often, his new skills will complement one of his weaknesses, causing a surprise effect.

In this game, whether he can use Diego Forlan's shooting skills to hit a ball, Chen Yufeng doesn't know.

But he knew that he would make trouble, for sure.

"Bang!!"

In the seventy-fifth minute of the game, Chen Yufeng, who received the ball, turned around and shot angrily, and the football went straight to the right corner of the goal, but the height was a little up and down, and the goalkeeper was easier to save.

The ball was saved by Courtois.

"Come on!!" Courtois, who saved a ball, used a roar to hide his panic and fear, and the ball really scared him just now.

Chen Yufeng, who finished shooting, felt a burst of relief, and Courtois's roar also evoked the memory of their conflict.

"Courtois! Courtois! Prove it to him and show him how good you are! ”

"Chen Yufeng! Chen Yufeng! Golden Ball Wins!! ”

The smell of gunpowder filled the pitch and fans on both sides began to chant the names of the two players.

Whether Chelsea helped Courtois wash away his shame with three kills in a single season, or Leicester City won the final key battle and let Chen Yufeng win everything about Courtois again, it depends on this game!

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Chen Yufeng then received the football and shot angrily, and on several occasions it was really close to the goal, and it also frightened the Chelsea fans again and again.

Although there is no shortage of flying balls, no one dares to let him continue to play like this.

When Chen Yufeng received the football again for aim, David Luiz kicked Chen Yufeng's ankle with the idea of becoming a benevolent person if he didn't succeed.

If he can't kick the ball away, he will kick Chen Yufeng down.

Chen Yufeng's eyes lit up, and he quickly kicked the ball away, and at the same time tensed his calf muscles, ready to meet the malicious foul.

"Bang!" "Ahβ€”β€”!h

"Beep!"

Three voices sounded, and the interval between them was definitely no more than a second, and Chen Yufeng fell to the ground holding the position where the shin guards were.

David Luiz can foul maliciously, and he can certainly use the rules to create free-kick opportunities.

It's not a fake fall, it's just that he guessed the other party's intentions and deliberately fell into the trap.

"Free kick chance! Leicester City were awarded a free-kick in the 87th minute! ”

"Will Chen Yufeng be the penalty taker of the free kick? Maybe we shouldn't talk about it anymore, who else! ”

"Come on! Let's see if Chen Yufeng's classic free-kick can help Leicester City go one step further and reach the FA Cup final, which will be a historic moment! ”

"As long as he scores, Chen Yufeng helps the team make history! They will officially enter the era of competing for the domestic Grand Slam! ”

"The two sides fought for a whole game, and neither could help the other, but the balance was broken at this moment, and we all know that in this position, Chen Yufeng's free throw success rate is very high!"

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The narrator's excited voice rang out, and he was pushing the emotions.

The reason he pushed a little hard was that he really didn't want the fans who were watching the live broadcast of the game to fall asleep...... The score is still 0-0 in the end, so no matter how strong the two sides are, no matter how rapid the competition is, it will be boring to watch.

For most people, that's the case, so he can only roar like this to help people refresh themselves.

On the field, Chen Yufeng soon looked like he was nothing.

Courtois was scrambling to line up the human wall, and he didn't want to lose face at such an important time.

Save the ball and Chelsea still have a chance.

can't save, the team has no chance, and he has no chance to turn the tables here in Chen Yufeng.

The contradiction between the two has become the first highlight of the contest.

"Beep!"

When Courtois gives a thumbs up to the referee, when the latter blows the whistle that can take a penalty.

Chen Yufeng took two deep breaths, he glanced at Courtois with a sharp gaze, and did not look at the other party's expression, but at the other party's knees.

He has to judge where he hits this ball, and the threat is greater.

"Pedaling, pedaling, pedaling......" Chen Yufeng's running began, and after the small broken steps, it was the most critical distance adjustment of the three times.

Then, it's time to stomp, stretch your left arm, swing your right leg, volley, lift, and send the ball out of your foot!!

"Bang β€”β€”!!" In the silence of the whole stadium, the sound of touching the ball was particularly loud, and everyone focused their eyes on the football.

Chelsea fans will be clasping their hands together and one of the things they want most is for the ball to bounce off a wall.

This is indeed a common mistake in free-kick throws, with most free-kicks not going past the wall.

But...... Chen Yufeng's free kick has passed!

The soccer ball instantly passed through the wall and fell towards the goal.

In horror, the Chelsea fans saw Courtois stretch out and pounce in the direction of the ball's fall.

β€œCome on…… Come on, you can, you can, you are tall and have long arms, and you can react quickly! This ball won't be hard for you! 'There are Chelsea fans who are crying in panic, they can only comfort themselves like this.

The ball soon came to the goal, and Courtois quickly put his hand on the line of the ball.

When the life-or-death profundity finally arrived, the entire Leicester substitute and coaching staff stood up, and the crowd stood on tiptoe to look behind the wall.

"Whew!!" Finally, they saw the net vibrate violently, and the ball seemed to fall into the net!

Didn't Courtois pounce?!

β€œYeah——!!!” Behind Courtois, the Leicester City Expeditionary Force gave everyone the answer.

Yes, he didn't pounce!

The ball is in!

It really was a goal to win!

"Chen Yufeng! Oh......!! Chen Yufeng!! ”

"OMG!! Oh, God!! ”

"It's him again! It's him again! ”

"One to zero! We're going to the finals! Chelsea are falling! ”

'We shattered their confidence that we would win the Premier League and the FA Cup, come on, !!'

"The god of free kicks! His free-kicks are definitely in the top 10 in the world!! ”

Everyone on the sidelines of the court flocked to Chen Yufeng, and they waved their hands wildly, revealing bright smiles.

Is there a chance of a yellow card?

They don't care!

The final is the last game, as long as they can get in, how can they manage so much, anyway, the yellow card suspension is impossible!

"Leicester City are officially attacking the domestic Grand Slam! League Cup Winner! Premier League Champions! Community Shield Champion! FA Cup ...... Final! ”

"I don't know what else can stop them! Champions League? ”

"Leicester City, who have reached the last four of the Champions League, hold their fate firmly in their own hands, and now, no one can make them regret but themselves!"

"Remember! They kicked out a prosperous world with their own feet! They have a chance to win it all! ”

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In the chaos, Chen Yufeng's figure was extremely outstanding, and his madness was more than that of others.

Rushing to the corner of Stamford Bridge and kicking off the corner flagpole with a sliding shovel was his gift to himself.

Behind him, Courtois lay on the ground and never got up, he kept covering his face and almost sobbed.

Courtois knows very well that he has lost every opportunity to catch up with Chen Yufeng.

That breath can no longer get out.

The Belgian national team, he doesn't have to think about it.

Conte, who was on the sidelines, glanced at his watch in a panic, and after several celebrations from Leicester City, the clock had reached the 89th minute.

Thinking about the very coherent and fluid second half, Antonio Conte's experience tells him that the maximum amount of stoppage time is usually two minutes.

2 minutes ......

What can you do?

In a daze, Conte seemed to see a shadow running back and forth on the sidelines.

It was the image of him running around the pitch with excitement when he toppled against title rivals Leicester City twice in a row this season.

It's a pity that from this point of view, he has won two painless matches.

Leicester City won a crucial one.

"Beep! Beep! Beep β€”β€”! ”

When the referee's whistle finally blew, Conte gave a meaningful smile and walked briskly to Ranieri with his pocket, shook hands in a hurry and walked away.

Mostly the Chelsea players also walked away briskly with their heads down, leaving the pitch to the Leicester City in a new round of revelry.

In just one week, I experienced two great joys in a row.

Happiness permeates the lips of every Leicester fan and player, and that's the way it is at the end of the season, there are so many games that matter.

As long as you can keep moving forward, you can always be happy and happy.

This is football, a winning sport.

Chen Yufeng is the winner with the deepest light, and Leicester City is also the winner who has repeatedly created miracles.

Now, they're heading to the stage for the FA Cup final!

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ps: There will be another chapter later, Riwan is sure, and he will not break his promise.

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