novelPairMe Chapter 376: Dragon slaying?Almost!
Chapter 376: Dragon slaying?Almost!
Although Liverpool has made positive substitution adjustments.
Maintain the intensity of the offensive system.
However, in terms of posture, Leeds United had to shrink its defense line due to the sharp attack from the wing.
When Van Bronckhorst and Belletti took turns shuttling down the wings and invading Liverpool's defensive hinterland, there was a lot of noise in the Liverpool penalty area.
Deisler first volleyed from the penalty area line, forcing Reina to save the ball.
Then Ronaldinho received Belletti's cross from the left rib area of the penalty area, stopped the ball in his chest, and then volleyed the ball and hit the side net.
Liverpool fans were uneasy, and some were already trembling.
Leeds United's offense is extremely vigorous.
This kind of irrational and indiscriminate bombing was actually shaped by Shen Hao's rhythmic deployment of troops.
Gerrard is supporting the defense more, and even the strong B2B midfielder's frequency of breaking into dangerous areas of Leeds United's defense has plummeted at this time.
But in the 84th minute of the game, Gerrard's long pass from the backcourt had the color of precise guidance.
Seeing that Robbie Keane successfully countered offside again, it was about to become a single goal.
The sight before him made Robbie Keane fall into despair.
The hatred in my heart is overwhelming!
Neuer strikes again!
Definitely going to touch the ball quicker than he does.
Robbie Keane gritted his teeth and continued running.
After Neuer rushed out of the penalty area, he took off a header before the football bounced to the ground again.
Robbie Keane looked up to the sky and sighed.
He missed the goal again!
The feeling of repeatedly watching opportunities slip through his fingers almost drove him crazy.
The Leeds United fans watched the next scene in stunned silence and had no time to applaud Neuer for his save.
The football he headed out flew near Benayoun by chance.
Benayoun quickly moved, stopped the ball smoothly, dialed the ball on the spot, adjusted and blasted the ball!
A shocking long shot over 45 yards from the goal!
The football drew a graceful and enchanting arc in the air and fell towards the goal near the upper right corner.
Neuer jumped during the retreat but did not make a complete save.
After landing, he first stopped and closed his eyes in pain, but then quickly opened them and ran towards the goal.
The moment the football crashed into the Leeds United goal, the Anfield ground shook!
"Benayoun! The ultra-long-distance world wave gives Liverpool the lead again!"
"This ball... oh, it was wonderful, nothing to say. Neuer's handling was fine. He didn't attack to make a clearance, and Robbie Keane took it alone. It can only be said that he was unlucky, but the football he pushed out was just right. It gave Berna the opportunity to hit an empty goal from a long distance."
"There is still time in the game. Leeds United will not give up. Brother Hao has already pulled Ma Kai in front of him to assign tasks. This goal battle is not over yet!"
Liverpool fans almost cried with joy. No one expected that Benayoun, who came off the bench, actually created a classic goal!
Benitez started to make substitutions.
Mascherano comes on to replace Robbie Keane.
Red Army fans still gave the striker a round of applause.
The credit is small, but the hard work is greater.
Shen Hao used up the last substitution spot.
Veteran Helguera was substituted and Makai came on.
Changes in white clothes 334!
The entire audience's nerves were tense.
Liverpool fans expect the game to end quickly.
Leeds United fans cheered hysterically to cheer the team!
Leeds United quickly launched a strong attack after the kick-off.
The Red Army's formation was extremely pressed into the penalty area.
The threat of Mackay and Ronaldo was enough to make Liverpool's two central defenders and midfielder Mascherano form a triangle defense system without daring to move.
Alonso and Gerrard formed a zone defense on the penalty area line.
Riera and Benayoun also retreated to assist the wing, while Kuyt retreated extensively to disrupt Leeds United's offensive organization.
The scene became one-sided.
Liverpool almost gave up counterattack.
Frequent clearances in the backcourt and no daring to control the ball.
Continuous crosses from the wing by Belletti, Van Bronckhorst and Baines were all cleared or destroyed beyond the baseline.
Rakitic and Jamie Redknapp struggled to quickly attack after taking control of the ball.
The offensive and defensive restrictions of the two teams were almost in a stalemate.
Each department is tit for tat, forming a locked situation.
Shen Hao stared at Liverpool's half with deep eyes.
In this overall stalemate situation, there is another point where Leeds United has changed.
Ronaldinho!
If anyone can create accidents in a complex environment with thinking and actions that are beyond everyone else.
It can only be him!
The game entered stoppage time. When Ma Kai responded to Deisler's pass and headed the ball in front of the goal, he obviously failed to exert his strength.
The football was confiscated by Reina.
Liverpool wasted time stalling.
But when Reina kicked the ball forward, the ball returned to Leeds United.
Baynes and Van Bronckhorst advanced from the left, and when they reached the area in front of the baseline, Benayoun and Arbeloa formed a joint defense.
Try to cut off their lines and space to penetrate the defense and create depth.
Baines passed the ball back and Van Bronckhorst passed the ball to the center.
Rakitic follows up and Gerrard has to move directly in front of him.
At this moment Rakitic passed the ball diagonally behind Gerrard.
When Gerrard turned around, he saw Ronaldinho cutting inside to kill him!
But Alonso also took action to intercept.
Ronaldinho touched the ball like a dragonfly and sent a diagonal pass to the ground.
Alonso failed to intercept!
The next second, Ronaldo connected with his back in the middle of the penalty area.
Mascherano immediately pressed forward, Ronaldo stopped the ball, turned around, and was about to hit Carragher head-on.
In the situation of being flanked from front to back, Ronaldo's heel strike surprised everyone.
After knocking the ball with his heel, he collided with Carragher. Mascherano did not notice the position of the football at all. He almost started to look for traces of the football after Carragher pinched Ronaldo close to him like meat sandwich.
Just when he turned his head to see the direction of the football and turned around to try to make a clearance, Ronaldinho's figure passed by, accelerated forward to pass the ball, and rushed past Carragher with the ball!
Reina quickly attacked to expand the defensive range, and Ronaldinho passed the ball at this time!
Carragher turned around and ran towards him, but the football rolled past his crotch.
My crotch felt cold and my anus tightened.
When Carragher turned around to look again, Ma Kai fell to the ground and shot while struggling with Agger!
The moment when his left foot sweeps the ball into the goal.
Liverpool fans collectively put on masks of pain and were distraught!
It was as if this lost ball killed their dreams and cruelly brought them back to reality.
"Ma Kai is the savior! Ronaldinho assists! He and Ronaldo's fantastic cooperation makes them flourish step by step under heavy siege!"
"Liverpool still couldn't withstand it. Faced with Leeds United's desperate output, the victory they were about to win disappeared!"
"4:4! This red and white battle is so classic, ups and downs and full of passion.
We have seen Gerrard's shining, we have also seen Robbie Keane's struggle, we have seen Ronaldinho holding up the overall situation and turning the tide, and we have also seen the tenacity of the white shirt! "
"It is undeniable that Liverpool this season is slightly different from previous seasons, and perhaps they will bring dominance challenges and pressure to Leeds United.
But Bai Yi is never afraid of any challenge! "
Liverpool fans and the generals on the field could not hide their disappointment.
Ma Kai's goal shattered their dream of slaying the dragon at home.
The ideal start and the superior situation of leading for a long time made them unaware that the shortcomings that really reflected reality were also an inseparable part of Liverpool.
And Leeds United's fearless courage and exhaustion of energy to stage a desperate situation is no longer a miracle or accident in people's eyes.
That is the aura of a king and the temperament of a champion.
Shen Hao clenched his fist with one hand and looked fierce.
The eventual draw with Liverpool did not live up to his expectations for the final 10 minutes of the game.
Benayoun's shocking long-range shot was an unexpected impact, but Gerrard's dazzling performance was the key to determining the overall situation.
But in general, Leeds United fell behind by two goals in the first half and came back with two goals in the second half.
Shen Hao will not be disappointed with this result.
When the whistle sounded at the end of the game, the two teams were evenly matched but in completely different states.
Leeds United calmed down and exited in stride.
The Liverpool generals looked around blankly.
Why there was a draw? You can find the answer by watching the game video repeatedly.
But what makes the players even more anxious is that they realize that the gap with Leeds United is not just a level of hard power visible to the naked eye.
Not many people today think that Liverpool's overall strength is stronger than Leeds United.
But Liverpool has witnessed them being overtaken by Leeds United in the past few years.
Even Gerrard, the team spirit, showed a worried look after a near-perfect performance.
There is no doubt that he carries the dream of winning the championship on his shoulders more than any other Red Army player.
But reality is not a fairy tale.
Passion does not definitely make dreams come true, it is just a basic condition.
Benitez will have more work to summarize and guide the team after the game.
A "weak" Leeds United won't always appear in front of them.
Maybe the next time they visit Elland Road, they will be greeted by a team that not only has a complete lineup, but will also be better than the previous Premier League hegemons in terms of form and strength!
After the game, Shen Hao and Benitez's comments were complimentary to their opponents.
After an earth-shattering goal battle, there seemed to be a sense of mutual sympathy.
This left Fleet Street confused.
The Leeds tyrant looked down upon a romantic Skywalker like Wenger.
However, Liverpool coach Benitez, whose performance in the past two years has not been as good as Arsenal's, was very complimentary.
This seems counterintuitive.
Shen Hao still admires coaches who live in reality.
That's the case with Liverpool.
No team is perfect.
Leeds United also have flaws.
It was as if their midfielder position was looming in Shen Hao's heart, almost becoming a worry.
But in Shen Hao's eyes, Arsenal seemed to be living in a fairy tale he had woven, innocent and carefree.
They can firmly believe that they can achieve brilliance by following the blueprint they have designed.
But others can naturally deny this with their own opinions.
Maybe Shen Hao had regrets in his heart.
When Arsenal lost Vieira and Henry, he hoped that Arsenal could use its strongest combat power to fight Leeds United to the death.
But the route Wenger took made it too easy for Arsenal to be defeated.
It seems that colors such as tenacity, tenacity, brutality and madness are becoming increasingly difficult to shine on Arsenal.
Competition is the eternal theme of the green field.
What Shen Hao longs for is for his opponent to go all out.
It's a pity that he can't see such performance in Arsenal now.
Perhaps one day when Wenger can use his ideas to build Arsenal into a top team, the scene will be unexpected by Shen Hao.
But before he appears, he will firm up his opinion.
Leeds United took a short break before heading to Madrid.
The third round of the Champions League group stage arrived as scheduled in midweek.
Kompany and Modric still have a truce.
To be on the safe side, Shen Hao gave them more time.
Atletico Madrid had the same record as Leeds United in the first two rounds of the group stage and also achieved consecutive victories.
Coupled with Leeds United's shortage of major players and the fact that they conceded four goals in one league game.
This led Atletico Madrid coach Aguirre to say before the game that Atletico Madrid has the ability to defeat defending champion Leeds United at home.
It’s not really grandiose words.
Playing at home, you can't always say that you will be happy if you can draw with Leeds United.
In that case, morale will drop by half before the war begins.
Shen Hao's face to reporters before the game was completely routine.
As night falls, the Calderon stadium is packed with people.
Atletico Madrid fans are naturally extremely excited for the team to face the Champions League champions of the past two seasons at home.
And the Leeds United they face today, the most high-profile player on the lineup is no stranger to them.
Ronaldo, who once played for Real Madrid, and Ronaldinho, who once played for Barcelona.
But they are all a thorn in their side!
When the starting lineups of the two teams came on stage, Shen Hao sat on the coaching bench with a calm expression.
Atletico Madrid fans are very curious about Shen Hao.
Although this is their first meeting with Leeds United.
But in Madrid, the name of Leeds Tyrant is well known.
Real Madrid chairman Calderon and Barcelona chairman Joan Laporta were both sprayed by the media after Leeds United introduced their players.
Shen Hao, who was young and carefree four years ago, is still young in appearance, but his temperament is more mature. His calmness and self-confidence are not to be underestimated.
Atletico Madrid fans can't imagine how he can handle the familiar stars of Leeds United over the years.
It is even more incomprehensible what kind of ability he relied on to create another dynasty team in the history of football that is symbolic of the times in the shortest time!
Shen Hao seemed to sense the confusion from all the Atletico Madrid fans. He looked at Atletico Madrid's starting lineup and then looked away.
Perhaps Atletico Madrid fans will soon know what kind of coaching ability he has.
And what kind of strength does the current European king have?
Leeds United's starting lineup today surprised the Spanish media.
They couldn't tell Leeds United's specific starting lineup.
Because Leeds United has 4 full-backs!
If it were Fleet Street, I should be able to react after thinking about it.
Today Leeds United played a 442 formation again.
Ronaldinho and Ronaldo partnered as a double striker.
Van Bronckhorst, Seth Johnson, Deisler, and Belletti serve as the four midfielders.
Baynes, Helguera, Thiago Silva and Kelly form the back line.
Neuer guards the goal.
But in the eyes of the Spanish media, it seems difficult for Leeds United's starting lineup to form a formation that they think is reasonable.
It doesn't matter, after the game starts, you can gradually understand it through observation.
This won't be a secret.