Chapter 89 Look up to the champion!
In the final stage of the first half, Zhang Tiehan's goal widened the score gap for the team, and Wigan Athletics led the Crew team two goals.
This ball made Tikina feel like a failure.
Just now, when Zhang Tiehan passed the ball to his teammate, he felt that the opponent was just bullying him for being short, but this goal showed that he really couldn't defend against the opponent. Not to mention the reason for being short, he just couldn't defend against it.
Tikina's failed defense also puts the Crew in a very unfavorable situation.
The two goals behind in the first half were not considered to be without any chance, but for the current Crew team, it is almost no different from losing the opportunity. Their forward line is already weak, and it is not easy to equalize the score in the half at Alexandria Stadium. Moreover, no one can guarantee that Wigan Athletics will not score in the second half.
This situation gave Glady a headache.
During the break, he told the players to cheer up and work hard to play the game... But he didn't know how to work specifically. The team's tactics are fine, but due to the strength, they are behind, so it's not easy to equalize.
This is a total gap in strength.
Even if we don’t talk about the No. 13 player who performed best, Crew’s overall strength is weaker than Wigan Athletics. Even at home, they can only choose to defend, which is the helplessness of the weak team.
Such a Kru team's performance in the second half can be imagined.
However, Zhang Tiehan was very worried in the second half. The opponent's defense against him was too strict. The little man disappeared in the first half. Then a big man appeared beside him, about 1.9 meters tall, which was taller than himself. This was a new player and looked very young. I think the opponent was targeting him and sent this big man to the field.
This guy is like that guy, he defends himself after he comes on the court.
Zhang Tiehan was helpless when he was entangled with this big man, so he was much more passive when he kicked. His teammates passed the ball at high altitude, and he still had the advantage, that is, he jumped better, but sometimes the big man stood in a good position, and he had no choice but to do so. He even fouled several times when snatching the ball.
It’s not his fault... The main reason is that this guy is so tall that he falls down just by touching him.
Fortunately, the team led by two goals.
In the second half, Wigan Athletics still used the offensive. Facing an opponent like Crew, everyone played very relaxedly. With two goals in hand, there was no pressure on the game. Just have a good mentality and perform well. Although Zhang Tiehan was helpless in being defended, the entire team performed well.
The final game ended 4:1. At the end of the day, Krue scored a goal and slightly saved his face.
Although there was no good performance in the second half, with one goal and one assist in the first half, Zhang Tiehan still beat Riddle to become the best player in the game. Riddle also scored one, but after all, Zhang Tiehan's goal was in the first half, which was almost a goal that determined the situation, and that assist was also very good. Half of Ellington's goals were counted on him.
"One pass and one shot, Zhang's performance was perfect. He determined the situation of the game. His performance in the first half was very important. He deserved to be the best player."
The media commented after the game.
The media all thought that Zhang Tiehan performed well, and fans thought so, but Zhang Tiehan himself was not very satisfied. After returning to the locker room, he was still thinking about the depression in the second half. The big man was not famous and didn't know where he came from, but he had no choice but to defend himself closely, so he really didn't have many ways to do so.
In terms of strength, that big man is just Krew's substitute, and his defensive ability can be imagined.
But the opponent follows him closely, hindering his passing route, hindering himself from taking the ball, and constantly interfering with himself. The defense of the whole game is very annoying. It is difficult for him to get rid of him. If there is personal interference, the quality of the shot will be affected.
Kru lost, but Zhang Tiehan knew that their defense was very successful, at least they were very successful in their own defense.
So he was not in a good mood.
Zhang Tiehan originally thought that he had long shots and headers, and was strong. Even if his skills were rough, he was quite strong. But now he felt that he had taken it for granted before, and his shortcomings were too obvious.
He knows it.
If you can keep up with your abilities in other aspects, the opponent's defense will not be successful, and that's the only way you can't defend yourself.
This annoyed him.
After all, it is impossible to improve your abilities in a short time. Fortunately, I am different from others. I have four seals of ancient powers and two magical secret techniques that have not been unsealed... I really look forward to what those are.
only……
Looking at the third ancient power seal with no sign of unblocking, Zhang Tiehan was helpless. It was a fantasy to unblock the ancient power in a short period of time. What is needed for unblocking the ancient power is reputation, fame, and champion.
What championship can you win at Wigan Athletics?
English League One champion...League Cup champion?FA Cup champion?
Thinking of this, Zhang Tiehan's face slowly showed firmness. In any case, every champion and every game must be fought for. If he thinks that the championship is far away, he will not fight for it. In that case, he will not even have a chance.
At least, the team is very close to the League Cup championship.
...
Victory Wigan Athletics won five consecutive league wins.
In December, when the seasonally intensive, even those teams with great backgrounds, such as Norwich, Millwall, and West Ham United, will have a headache about the December game, and Wigan Athletics has won amazingly all games before Christmas.
This surprised the media.
Even Wigan fans were surprised that their December was actually very difficult. For example, the Wigan newspaper had previously disclosed some problems with the team. Even Zhang Tiehan, who is the best in the team, did not participate in one game, and other players had some problems with their physical fitness.
In this case, Wigan Athletics won five consecutive victories, and with this five consecutive victories, they also squeezed into the top five in the league.
Many people were surprised!
Many media want to interview Wigan Athletics. They stand in the mixed zone to interview players, but the players can only talk about the game, their status, and the team, and they rarely mention it.
At the post-match press conference, the 'crawling' Jewell would not say much.
As a result, few media have gained a lot.
Colin John, a young reporter from the Wigan newspaper, is a special one. He is a real Wigan fan. Every report about Wigan Athletics starts from the perspective of Wigan people, so he is a very popular reporter at Wigan Athletics Club.
Zhang Tiehan also knew about this reporter because Colin Wigan was qualified to enter the first team training ground for interviews. They had met him several times before, and Colin asked him for autographs.
"I want to give you an exclusive interview, Zhang!" Colin found Zhang Tiehan and said.
Zhang Tiehan was a little surprised, "Colin, do you want to do an exclusive interview with me?" He had never done an exclusive interview or something. When dealing with reporters, the other party asked him, and he answered, that's all.
Colin was very happy, "I didn't expect you to know my name, Zhang."
"Of course, I still remember you asked me for an autograph."
"Haha," Colin said, "but I'm not going to sign today. I want to do an exclusive interview with you. Our newspapers and websites need a special topic about you."
"Okay." Zhang Tiehan agreed readily, "But what should I do?"
Colin said, "No need to do anything special, just answer my questions seriously."
"serious?"
"Of course... don't be like you face other reporters." It seems that Colin has a deep memory of Zhang Tiehan's sometimes arrogant performance in the face of other reporters.
Zhang Tiehan said cheerfully indifferently, "Of course, haha! Ask."
"Then we'll start."
Colin said as he handed over the microphone, "Zhang, you performed very well today. Are you very happy now?"
"Yes, the team can win, I'm glad we won five consecutive games in the league, nothing better than that, but I'm not very happy with my performance."
Zhang Tiehan frowned.
Colin was stunned, "Why?"
"I was very tightly guarded in the second half." Zhang Tiehan spread his hands and said, "You know, when you play, there is always a guy who is spinning around you, and that feels really bad. Mainly... that's not a beauty."
"You are so humorous, Zhang! But you are right. You are the team's number one shooter. The opponent must limit you to defeat Wigan Athletics. You will always face such a defense in the future, and you must be mentally prepared." Colin said.
"I am the number one shooter?" Zhang Tiehan was a little surprised.
"Yes, don't you know?"
Zhang Tiehan shook his head, "What about Nathan?"
"In addition, you scored thirteen goals in the league, Nathan Ellington had twelve, and you scored one more goal than him," Colin explained.
"Haha, so that's the case." Zhang Tiehan was a little happy.
He always thought that Ellington was the team's number one shooter, after all, the opponent was a genuine starting striker and often scored goals in the game.
Colin was a little confused, "Don't you talk about this on the team?"
"I never talk about it. Nathan and I are good friends. We have a good relationship. On weekdays, we rarely talk about performance in the competition or something." Zhang Tiehan said sincerely.
But he also knew there were other reasons.
There are also small groups in the team. He has a good relationship with Ridell, Brekin, and Ellington. Barnes, Makaroch and others, and has a good relationship with him, but these people are the absolute main players of the team and have no conflict with him.
In comparison, Jove Holyfield's relationship with him was not very good.
Since he came to the team, the latter's chances of playing have become very slim. Although Jove Holyfield was only loaned to Wigan Athletics, his performance here is also related to his situation after returning to Birmingham. It is strange that he can become good friends with Zhang Tiehan.
Colin pondered for a while and continued to ask, "Let's talk about something else. You've been in Wigan for more than four months. How do you feel here? Compared to Manchester?"
"I usually train in the club, and after the training, I just go home to rest."
Zhang Tiehan thought about it and said, "I like the living environment of Wigan very much. Life here is very easy. I will see many people when I go to the morning exercise. When I first came to the team, they would greet me enthusiastically. I like them very much and also like Wigan fans. Life here is also very good."
"It seems that you have a good impression of Wigan fans, so can you tell me about the team? For example, what are the team's goals? What are your goals this season?"
Colin asked.
Hearing this question, Zhang Tiehan looked at Colin with a wry smile and shook his head. After all, the reporter is a reporter, and this kind of key question is always asked, but he also understands Colin. Moreover, Colin is a reporter of the Wigan newspaper and will not do those extreme reports.
Zhang Tiehan thought about it and said, "The team's goal is naturally to upgrade. We are now in the top five in the league and are fully capable of striving for upgrade places."
"As for me... I hope to help the team win the championship, league championship, league cup championship, and even the FA Cup after Christmas, I hope to work hard."
Chapter completed!