Chapter 165: I'm going to make a decision

After learning that the semi-finals were at Old Trafford, Xiao Ming felt very satisfied - although this venue is only a neutral venue, given the good relationship between Leiden Oriental and Manchester United - the super striker Solskjaer in the minds of Manchester United fans was introduced from Leiden Oriental, of course, including Poboski, who had already transferred to the Portuguese team Benfica during the winter break. Even if the local Manchester United fans would not look at Leiden Oriental differently for such a little reason, they would never welcome Newcastle - although Newcastle has fallen out this season, in the past two seasons, Manchester United's biggest enemy in the league is Newcastle, so relatively speaking, local Manchester United fans will definitely support Leiden Oriental more...

In this way, Leiden Oriental may encounter a much smaller dilemma in the away game - you should know that Newcastle is the most popular team among fans in England, and the number of Newcastle fans going away will be more than Leiden Oriental fans - Newcastle fans themselves are much more than the emerging Leiden Oriental fans. Although Sawyer and his friends are willing to pull a team of tens of thousands of people to the away game, they probably will not be less away games than this number.

In fact, this is the case. After coming to Manchester, Sawyer and his loyal group did organize an army of nearly 10,000 fans. However, according to the news feedback from Old Trafford, Newcastle's side has determined that the number of people who bought tickets to watch the game was almost 20,000.

However, there is not no good news. Lombardo, one of the two seriously injured players of Leiden East, resumed training two weeks ago, but he is not young after all. Although Xiao Ming has gradually increased his playing time in the last two rounds of the league, it may be difficult to recover to his condition before he was injured. Glenshare has performed very well during this period. Lombardo's comeback cannot bring any enhancement to Leiden East's overall strength for the time being. However, with such a veteran on the sidelines, even on the bench, it can bring some positive effects to the young Leiden East.

Corresponding to this is the return of a Newcastle injured man - Alan Shearer was seriously injured shortly after the start of the season. He played only a dozen league games intermittently in the league, scored only one goal, and he almost never played in the second half of the season. However, before the start of this game, there was news that Hiller's injury had healed and could play in the semi-finals of the FA Cup - this news immediately attracted the attention of Leiden Oriental's coaching staff.

"Newcastle's performance in the league this season is indeed not good, but a large part of it is because of Hiller's injury. In the league, they can only rely on Georgian striker Temri Kezbaya and young striker Peter Robinson. In one season, their entire team has not even scored a double-digit player. So far, they have only scored 32 goals in the league, and they have averaged less than one goal per game, and only three of the games with the most goals - but that's because Hiller is away. This shooter is too terrifying. If he can really play, we may have to reconsider the defense of this game." McDonald said with some concern.

The members of the coaching staff were silent. Hiller's reputation was well known to everyone in England. This scorer is the greatest scorer in England since the 1990s. From 1993 to 1996, he scored more than 30 goals in the league for three consecutive seasons, and he has never been able to come. After transferring to Newcastle last season, he also scored 25 goals in the league, defending the title of top scorer for three consecutive years - this is a center that scares all defenders.

"Actually, there is no need to worry too much." Xiao Ming smiled. He didn't want to see the members of the coaching staff so dull - this would affect the players: "It is undeniable that Hiller is indeed a very outstanding super shooter, but he is a human and not a god after all, and he has not played in the recent league. I guess it is very likely that it was the smoke bomb released by Daglish - just to make us lose our composure."

Wilkins nodded: "The boss is right. Shearer is definitely seriously injured this season. He hasn't played much game for half a season. Daglish released such smoke bombs just to make us lose our composure."

"Of course we have to consider that Hiller has indeed returned from injury. Even if he has recovered 80% of his offensive ability can surpass most Premier League strikers." Xiao Ming nodded and said: "So, if Hiller comes on the court, Stam will be responsible for the control of the game, and Hypia will be responsible for the defense. This is enough. Hiller is an excellent center, but he has not played for half a year, and his game will not feel very good. This kind of marking is enough. If he doesn't play, we don't need to pay attention to defense. What we need to pay attention to is just how to tear open their defense."

This season, Newcastle has not yet fallen into the relegation zone with the least number of goals this season, and most of the credit will fall on their defense. After the initial bench this season, Given has squeezed Czech goalkeeper Sernysek to the bench, and in front of him is the central defender composed of Greek defenders Dabissas and Stephen Howe. Dabissas transferred from Olympiacos half a season ago and immediately became the mainstay of Newcastle's defense. Howe is a typical English central defender, tall and fierce. The combination of these two is exactly the same. In addition to the protection of Welsh midfielder Stede and veteran Robert Lee at the front of the penalty area, Newcastle has only conceded forty goals so far, which is only less than the top four teams Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea.

"It seems that this is not a problem," McDonald said, touching his chin, "I don't think we should worry about not being able to score the ball."

Everyone present laughed. The league this season has not ended, but in the forty-four rounds that have ended, Leiden East has scored more than 110 goals, with an average of more than two goals per game, and the offensive firepower is extremely scattered. In addition to Phillips, Jankoler, Keane, Jinklaze and Murphy have scored more than ten goals, and even the two central defenders, Hypia and Stam have scored eight and six goals.

"Okay, that's it. If Hiller comes on the court, let Stam be responsible for guarding him. If he doesn't play, he will proceed according to the original plan. We must win this game!" Xiao Ming waved his fist violently and said loudly.

Leighton Oriental is bound to be qualified for the FA Cup final. Whether it is Manchester United or Arsenal, the final opponents have already qualified for the Champions League next season. That is to say, as long as they enter the FA Cup final, Leighton Oriental can participate in the European Winners Cup next season.

"goooal-Alan-Sheer! After leaving the field for 183 days, Alan Sheer scored in his first game! With a powerful header, Jasquelinen reacted, he still failed to save the ball! One to zero, before the end of the first half, Newcastle, who was in a passive position, was Alan Sheer who scored for them! It seems that the national team coach Hodel's words were correct not long ago. Even if Sheer just returned from injury, he would take Sheer to France without a single game... Alan is England's precious wealth!"

Xiao Ming slapped the lawn in front of him heavily, and was quite helpless.

Daglish didn't really put smoke bombs. Before the game started, Hiller took it seriously on Newcastle's starting list. Xiao Ming was not too worried about this. As he said before the game, he did not think that a player who had been absent from the game for more than half a year could play his role as soon as he came on the court. Football games are not allowed to just send individuals to the court to solve all problems. Maradona also has Carreka and teammates like Brucharga can create outstanding results in Naples and Argentina's national teams, not to mention that Hiller made his first appearance after being injured for half a year.

But it was Hiller, who seized the only opportunity when the two sides were in a stalemate - Gillespie's cross landing point was not very good, but Hiller used his rich experience to throw Stam away in the run, and then faced the ball with a powerful header. In the face of this close-kick Yasquelenen had no choice.

Originally, Leiden East had already gained an advantage on the field in the first half of the offense, and just needed to think about how to break through Newcastle's solid defense line, but now, they have to face a problem - strengthening the offense is necessary, but after strengthening the offense, how to defend Newcastle's offensive line on the back line has become a problem.

Originally, this problem should not be a problem. Newcastle's attack this season can only be considered ordinary - but after Hiller joined, their offensive ability immediately became something that all teams could not underestimate - this is the style of a super shooter.

The atmosphere in the locker room was a bit solemn during the half-time break. In the first half, the players of Leiden Oriental experienced the excellence of the top Premier League strikers and the top six defense lines. A goal behind also made them realize the severity of the situation - if they could not find a way to break through the opponent's defense line in the remaining forty-five minutes, the dream of European court next season would be nothing more than empty talk.

"We must score in the second half."

Xiao Ming told all the players: "Our offense is still on two sides, especially on the right - their left back Beresford is not very fast, so Neal, after getting the ball, he often sends the ball behind the right, and plays with Yespe's speed advantage. At the same time, Jankoler withdraws from the penalty area and attracts their two defenders out of the penalty area. In the first half, they stare at you in the penalty area very hard, and both of their defenders are not of different heights. Run more to attract their attention and create opportunities for Kevin, Yespe and Jozell. Don't always pass high-altitude balls after breaking through the wing. Although Jiwen is not tall, his judgment is very accurate. If you send more ground balls, the threat will be bigger."

Glenshare and Jinklaze nodded at the same time. In the first half, Leiden East had the advantage on the flank, but the number of crosses was more. Although Jankoler had an absolute advantage in height, the Newcastle defense line, which was ready for battle, did not give Leiden East much a chance to bomb at high altitudes. Both of their defenders were strong and did not lose the advantage in confrontation.

However, a tall defender will definitely have an impact on his flexibility. If you give more ground balls, Phillips will have a chance.

"As for Hiller... no matter what means you use, you must stop him! Newcastle's attack line is not threatening except one Hiller!" Xiao Ming punched the tactical board and made a loud noise: "No matter what, we must win, this season... is not the end yet!"

After the start of the second half, according to Xiao Ming's instructions, Stam entangled Hiller tightly. Although Shearer was also a strong center forward, no matter what, he had a half-year gap before. Under the entanglement of the same strong Stam, he had almost no chance to get the ball. Hepia performed his duty as a backing center back well. He rushed out several crosses from Newcastle, and did not give Hiller any chance.

Under this situation, Leiden East began to launch a fierce attack, constantly attacking the defense line of Newcastle that had begun to recover.

"They seemed to have been recycling a little early." MacDonald said to Xiao Ming hesitantly.

"It's true. Daglish actually started to be timid in this game... It's a bit interesting." Xiao Ming smiled.

"You mean..." McDonald was stunned for a moment.

"It seems that we really don't need to worry too much about defense." Xiao Ming answered some questions.

Just as the two of them answered questions and answers, Leiden East launched an attack, took the ball near Lenon's central circle, looked up and observed the running position in front, and passed a pass over the top!

The ball flew straight to the right. Beresford wanted to jump up and push the ball out in the middle, but after jumping up, he realized that he made a mistake in judgment and the ball flew over his head!

At the same time, he raised his speed to the highest level. Glenshare had rushed past him. After stroking for more than ten meters, he caught up with the ball that was still rolling forward!

After catching up with the ball, Glenshare stretched out his foot to stop the ball, then immediately turned his body and rushed into the penalty area with the ball.

Speed, who returned to defense, blocked him. This fossil-level player in the Premier League has always maintained a high level. His technical characteristics are also the kind of midfielder that Xiao Ming admires - calm, stable, low-key, active in running, and can always kill danger invisibly. There were many such midfielders in the 1990s, such as Speed, Lenon, French midfielder Dakot, and Marklele. But what is interesting is that they are basically unknown at this time, but after all Europe began to pay attention to this midfielder, most of them have begun to decline, and it has become difficult to find such a midfielder...

Of course, Glenshare would not think of this. At this time, he was thinking about how to get rid of the opponent in front of him. In the penalty area, Jankoler began to run backwards. Now Glenshare's position is very close to the penalty area. After the cross, the back point is the most threatening.

Howie ran with him. Jankoler was always the beacon of Leiden's East attack in the first half, while Dabissas made up for defense not far away. For a moment, they ignored Phillips who was still wandering outside the penalty area.

Glenshare saw Phillips's running position. He forced the ball to the bottom line, making a move that he wanted to force the cross from the bottom, and then dunked the ball back and passed the ball into the penalty area!

This is a rolling ball. Although Speed ​​had stretched his feet, he was unable to touch the ball. There were no players from Leiden East on the route of passing the ball. Is this a mistake?

The next moment, Phillips, who had already rushed into the penalty area, appeared in front of the ball, and no one was defending him, Ji Wen rushed out of the goal in a hurry...

"Damn it!" Daglish couldn't help but curse.

At the same time, Xiao Ming had already stood up and raised his hands to celebrate the goal.

Phillips raised his foot while Jivin fell to the ground - ejaculated!

"goooooooal - Kevin - Phillips! Beautiful shot! Leiden East tied the score! What a beautiful cooperation! When Phillips appeared in front of the ball, no Newcastle player came up to defend him! Jankoler's running attracted the defense of two Newcastle defenders, and Newcastle's defense made an unforgivable mistake!"

The cheers of more than 10,000 fans of Leiden Oriental filled the entire Old Trafford Stadium, and Newcastle fans seemed speechless. From the beginning of the game, Leiden Oriental's advantages were quite obvious. There was no way to see the gap between the two different levels of Newcastle and Newcastle. Now, through a wonderful offense, Newcastle's only proud defense line this season...

"With this goal, there is basically no problem with this game!"

Xiao Ming clapped his hands and sat down easily.

"Boss, it's just a draw now." MacDonald glanced at Xiao Ming strangely.

"A draw is enough." Xiao Ming replied lazily: "Do you think Newcastle will have any ability to fight back in the future?"

After saying this, Xiao Ming looked at Daglish, who was furious not far away. Shearer's injury was true, and it was true that he had not played for half a year. After the second half, he had obviously suffered physical dissatisfaction. No matter how strong a person is in the hospital bed, he will become weak after lying on the hospital bed for half a year. It seems that Daglish is pressing his treasure on the back line and trying to keep the lead in the first half by defending his life... It's a pity, since we have equalized the score now, then Mr. Daglish, do you think you will have a chance?
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