Chapter 140 Attack!(1/2)
When Menez scored the football into Tottenham goal, he stood on the sidelines to supervise Tottenham head coach Martin. Joel had a bang in his mind, and after the explosion, there was nothing, and there was nothing left.
Before the game started, he thought that he had two away goals, which was his biggest bargaining chip. Unexpectedly, in just 40 minutes, the ace in his hand was turned into waste paper by his opponent. This was really a complete tragedy... What should I do next? He suddenly couldn't think of a countermeasure.
At this moment, he heard the roar of Tottenham fans in the stands: "Occurrence! Offense! Offense!!"
He suddenly shuddered.
By the way, why did I forget? It should be attacking!
Metz's players were still celebrating their second goal, and he shouted at the Tottenham players on the court: "Occurrence! Attack! Press out and attack!"
Now there is no way out for them to become Tottenham, and there is nothing else to do except attack.
When Tottenham made adjustments, Metz's head coach Jean Fernandez also stood on the sidelines, waiting for his players to celebrate the goal and run back.
When Chu Zhongtian passed by him, he grabbed Chu Zhongtian.
"We continue to attack. Now Tottenham has no other way except attack. They will definitely push it out. Pay attention to the loopholes in their defense and see if there is anything that can be exploited."
Chu Zhongtian nodded: "I understand, sir."
"It's a pity that there are only five minutes..." Fernandez patted Chu Zhongtian and signaled him to return to the court, while shook his head regretfully. If he gave more time, he might not be able to score a goal... The Metz players were in good condition in this game.
※※※After the game restarted, Tottenham Hotspur indeed launched a fierce attack on Metz's goal amid the calls and singing of Tottenham fans' "offensive attack". They shrank for forty minutes and finally asked the man to make a move.
Metz fans are not to be outdone. They sang Metz's song in the stands to cheer for Metz.
A song-playing ceremony suddenly became in the stands. No one wanted his singing to be suppressed, so the volume rose steadily.
The people of Wimbledon also sang the song they wrote for Chu Zhongtian, but unfortunately they were too small, and such a small voice was insignificant among the 30,000 people.
Fans from both sides in the stands were fighting fiercely with singing. On the stadium, Metz and Tottenham also launched a fierce attack.
Tottenham pressed out to attack, and Messe did not reclaim the defense, but instead played against Tottenham. For a moment, it was very lively.
Unfortunately, in this case, both sides made many mistakes. Often, they gave up the ball because of passing or dribbling mistakes before they even reached the opponent's 30-meter area. After the opponent got the ball, they launched an attack, and finally wasted an attack opportunity due to the mistakes.
Heavy rainfall and slippery fields are the main reasons for the increase in the number of mistakes between the two sides.
The last five minutes of the first half were spent in the confrontation and mistakes between the two sides. When the referee blew the whistle to the end of the first half, the song-pulling conference in the stands came to an abrupt end. Tottenham fans were depressed by the first half, while Metz fans cheered in the heavy rain, as if their team had advanced to the semi-finals.
Of course they have reason to do this, because this situation means that Tottenham must score three goals in a row within 45 minutes of the second half, and at the same time, they cannot allow Mess to continue to score in order to turn the tables. But looking at Tottenham's poor performance in the first half, this is a completely "impossible task"... The rain is getting heavier and heavier. Although there is a ceiling in the stands, there is no dead corner. What's the point after roaring for forty-five minutes on this cold rainy night, everyone felt dry mouth and cold and hungry. What were they doing when they stood in the stands at this time? Of course, they went to buy a glass of beer and a sandwich to satisfy their hunger!
The fans left the stands one after another, bought beer and sandwiches, and then gathered together in groups to chat about the first half, and by the way, looking forward to the second half.
Most Tottenham fans were frustrated, the team's defense was too bad, beyond their expectations. They complained about the team's performance in the first half.
"I don't know how they play football. I guess even if I go up and play, I can do better than them!"
"We're finished..."
"No!" Some people also disagree. They think the game is not over and it is not time to admit defeat.
"Think about the first leg game between us and Mess. In the first half, Mess was completely unable to find his form. We scored two goals, but they scored back in the second half! They can, why can't we do it?"
"Yes, yes! As long as we perform normally in the second half, I think we can equalize the score!"
"As long as we can play like we did last season, we can complete the reversal!"
Tottenham fans were full of indescribable feelings for the second half, both expecting and afraid. As neutral fans and players, Wimbledon fans and players did not use so many messy feelings. They all said that the first half was very exciting because Chu performed very well, and at the same time, they looked forward to Chu Zhongtian continuing to perform well in the second half.
"I'm so happy to see Chu's performance, haha! It's like you just won the ball!" Jackson said to Joe Xilin.
"Chu can still perform so well in the second half?"
"I can't explain it clearly. If the opponent's defense against him is stricter, it may have an impact..."
"What impact can it have? Davis's powerful player is still unable to face Chu? After being deceived by Chu, he happened to give Mess the chance to No. 11..."
"Davis is really old..."
"As long as Chu continues to perform like this, maybe we will be able to see him in more advanced games in the future!"
"When it comes to this, I wonder if Chu will return to England to play football in the future? The Premier League here is always higher than the Ligue 1 level, right?"
"Can he get a labor certificate?"
"Aren't he selected for the national team?"
"It seems that he is not the main player in the Chinese team..."
"It's ridiculous! Chu couldn't play the main player in the Chinese team, and he deserved their low level! This is simply a scandal!"
※※※A group of people chattered for Chu Zhongtian when he was always playing as a substitute in the national team. Chu Zhongtian himself was sitting in the locker room before he wiped the water from his body. The jerseys prepared by the coach were hung on the closet, which was what he would wear in the second half.
After everyone was done with this, Jean Fernandez made adjustments to the second half.
"The opponent will definitely attack in the second half because they have no other way than attack. What about us? We have two away goals, which offsets the opponent's advantage and leads them two goals in the total score. Even if the score remains until the end, we will advance. Has anyone realized that we and their roles will complete a swap in the second half?"
The teammates looked at each other, not quite understanding why the head coach said this.
Chu Zhongtian lowered his head and thought for a while, then he figured it out. He looked up at the head coach. Fernandez noticed his eyes and knew that Chu Zhongtian must have thought of something, so he asked Chu Zhongtian: "Tell me, Chu. Why do we exchange characters with theirs?"
Chu Zhongtian stood up and said to everyone: "Because before the first half, we had no other way to go besides offense, we had to attack and could only attack. But Tottenham has many options to choose from. Now we have a lot of choices, while Tottenham has only choices to choose from. So we have exchanged with their roles, and our ideas may also change due to different roles."
Fernandez nodded with satisfaction. He took Chu Zhongtian's words and explained to all the players: "We may have such an idea: Since we are already leading two goals, why should we continue to attack? If we are scored by Tottenham, which is determined to attack, it will be troublesome? So let's defend... I believe that someone will think so in the second half, and maybe someone will think so now."
Some of the players have a little unnatural expression, and they are the ones who have this kind of thinking.
This idea is actually very normal. There are only 45 minutes left for Tottenham, but they need to score three goals from Metz on the premise of solid defense. If anyone comes, they wouldn't believe that Tottenham can do it. Such a reversal is not very common, especially in such an important game.
So instead of playing against Tottenham and letting them seize the empty goal behind us, it is better to retreat and defend.
"But it's not OK to think so. Why? Look at Tottenham in the first half, don't you understand? Facing a team that has no way out and only attack, don't underestimate their energy. Tottenham's failure in the first half underestimated our determination. Should we do this in the second half? No. So we continue to attack in the second half! It doesn't matter if they scored goals. As long as we can score goals, we will win. Now we are two goals ahead of them. If they want to eliminate us, they must score three goals. If we score three goals, they must score four goals! Offense is the only suitable tactic at this time."
Fernandez turned around and wrote a big "offensive" on the tactical blackboard.
※※※ "I admit that I was too conservative in this game." Martin Yoll, as the team's head coach, is apologizing to the players of the team. Although his tactics in the first half cannot be said to be of useless theoretically, in order to boost morale, he must take all the responsibility on himself. It is useless to scold the players.
"We should be more determined, rather than huddling behind and thinking we can hold on for 90 minutes. But it doesn't matter, it's not too late. Messe scored two goals in the second half in a round of game to equalize the score. Why can't we?"
"So we attack, attack, and continue to attack in the second half! You must remember that we have no other way to advance to the semi-finals except attack!" Martin Yoll said to the players with his fists clenched. "The formation is pressing forward, and the full-back actively assists... The most important thing is to press against them in the frontcourt, especially Metz's No. 8!"
"The field is slippery, which will increase the difficulty of his possession. He will press him in close proximity in the second half. Remember, this job is not owned by Edgar. Each of you, as long as you are closer to him, will have to go up and press him."
"Pressing all over the game, don't cherish your physical strength. You have nothing to cherish! Put pressure on them in their half. As long as we cut the ball, we can launch a counterattack. Don't miss such an opportunity. You must dare to press on when attacking, and don't worry about the stupid problem of we will continue to lose the ball."
Then, Martin Yoll wrote down "offensive" on the tactical blackboard and drew a circle on "offensive".
Poke hard on this circle again.
※※ When the fans returned to the stands, they all looked up at the sky. The rain was still falling, and they couldn't tell at all that they wanted to stop.
Under the flood lights on the roof of the court, the bright rain lines are clearly visible.
Despite wearing a raincoat, due to frequent movements, everyone's body was still wet with rain.
But no one cares about this, they are all looking forward to the start of the second half.
Tottenham will definitely fight back in the second half, and it is not Tottenham if they don’t fight back. The key is to look at Metz’s response. Will they stop and focus on defense when they lead two goals? This is not impossible. After all, the lead of two goals is relatively safe, and most people will choose a more stable tactical style.
Regarding the situation of "If Metz defends", it is a good thing or a bad thing for Tottenham. There are also many differences among the fans, and they have been waiting for the players to appear in the stands while discussing.
Some people think that if Mes defends, their pressure on Tottenham's defense will be weakened, so that Tottenham can put in a big push and will have more shots. With more shots, there will naturally be more goals.
Some people also think that if Metz is dedicated to defending, then Tottenham will face a hedgehog that has shrunk into a ball, and it will be difficult for them to penetrate the iron barrel formation. After all, "how to crack intensive defense" can be considered a world problem.
Time passed quickly during everyone's discussion, debate, and debate. Soon people in the stands saw players from both sides walking out of the passage.
All the discussions disappeared, Tottenham fans cheered for Tottenham players, and Metz fans cheered for the Metz team. Neutral fans either remained silent or shouted the names of the stars they were interested in.
For example: "Chu!Chu!Chu!!"
※※※After Chu Zhongtian ran out, the dry jersey he had just changed during the halftime break was quickly wet again. He estimated that the rain seemed to be bigger than the first half.
Running to the stadium to feel the turf, it is even more slippery. It seems that he will consciously reduce the time to dribble and control the ball in the second half. He knows that if Tottenham wants to counterattack, he must strengthen his defense against him, because he is Metz's commander and brain. If he does not curb him, Tottenham's counterattack can only create more space for him to be exploited.
Moreover, Chu Zhongtian did not doubt the strength of Tottenham's counterattack in the second half. Because Messe set a good example for Tottenham in the first round of the two sides. Since Messe can chase two goals in a row while falling behind two goals in the first half, why can't Tottenham complete a big reversal?
Is there any one-time solution?
have.
Continue to score goals and completely crush Tottenham's hope of advancement!
Mr. Fernandez is right, we will continue to attack in the second half!
※※After the game, Tottenham took advantage of their kick-off opportunity to launch the first wave of offensive against Mesz's penalty area.
Metz took the defensive, but Chu Zhongtian did not let Ibisevic and Menez retreat to participate in the defense. They must stay in front and be the vanguard of Metz's offensive.
Tottenham's attack ended with Berbatov's cool shooting move, but the football was higher than the goal. Metz fans booed him ruthlessly, while Tottenham fans applauded and thanked Berbatov for showing them a high-quality shooting move - well, they were just encouraging the team to this aggressive offensive attitude...Wimby placed the football on the goal area line and then saw Chu Zhongtian hooking him.
He kicked the football over.
After Chu Zhongtian received the ball, Robbie Keane forced him up. After Chu Zhongtian passed the football to the wing-back Ibrahimovic Cabo, he turned around and ran. Robbie Keane did not follow him, so Kabo passed the ball to him again.
When Chu Zhongtian received the ball, Robbie Keane was behind him and Lennon was in front of him, but both of them were quite far away from him and could not threaten him at all.
So he did not rush to pass the ball, but continued to drive the ball forward.
It was only when Edgar Davis ran towards him that he passed the ball to Ribery on the wing.
Then Ribery easily broke through Li Rongpyo on the sidelines. Although Li Rongpyo, a Korean, worked very hard, the huge historical gap made him unable to stop Ribery. He hoped that he would stop Ribery, and perhaps prayed that Ribery himself fell to the ground because of the rain and slipped, and lost possession. He hoped that he would have a greater hope.
To be continued...