Chapter 96: Just like this

"Eastwood shot directly from the top of the penalty area! Ah, but was blocked by Chelsea defender Carvalho with his body to the baseline. This was Nottingham Forest's first shot in the second half! They were pressed by Chelsea in their half before, and they were basically unable to get out."

This sounds a bit miserable, but it is actually the case.

After Donn adjusted his midfield tactics, Nottingham Forest's offense finally improved a bit. Eastwood's shot this time was an opportunity found through the quick pass of the midfield.

Chelsea made very tough arrangements in the midfield, but Don Eun did not fight them head-on. He used faster passes and running positions to get rid of Chelsea's defense.

Next, the game was in a deadlock. Both sides had some opportunities, but they could not directly threaten the opponent's goal.

In the 74th minute, Ribery once again relied on her personal skills to force her to break through Chelsea’s defense line and then shot at the small angle, but hit the side net. This made Ribery very upset. Although he had scored a goal, his pursuit of goals will never stop.

Chelsea then launched an attack. After receiving Lampard's pass, Maluda stopped the ball in his chest, but he fell to the ground in a fight with George Wood and fell in the penalty area. The Chelsea players raised their arms, while the Chelsea fans made huge booing, hoping that the referee would see this scene so that he could call Nottingham Forest a penalty.

The referee's whistle sounded, but he did not foul George Wood, but foul Maruda's handball foul first!

This penalty caused Maluda, who had just fallen to the ground and raised his hands to signal the innocent, to jump up, waved his arms angrily, and complained endlessly. It is no exaggeration to describe it as "furious like thunder".

Seeing this scene, Grant also jumped out of his seat and complained angrily off the court. At first he was because the referee did not judge George Wood for a foul, but later he was angry with Maluda - did you forget a yellow card on your body? At this time, you contradict the referee. You want to apply for a red card to end?!

Lampard calmed down, so he went up and pulled Maluda away, repeatedly reminding him of a yellow card.

Maluda then gave up and ran back with Lampard. The referee had no intention of finding a card, which also made other Chelsea players feel relieved.

After 76 minutes of the game, Drogba basically did not get any decent chances. His physical fitness was very good in Premier League football, but today he met a difficult opponent - Pepe and Pique, who were always in the distance, firmly clamping him. He did not have the chance to get the ball, and even if he got the ball, he could not turn around, and even if he turned around, he would not have the chance to shoot.

As Chelsea's center forward, he performed so cowardly in the first time in the Champions League final. Can he not be angry?

In addition, Grant's harsh words during the break made him desperately hope to prove himself with a goal.

There must be a way to change this situation!

He retreated outward and no longer kept pushing it inside. This made it easier for him to get the ball.

Pepe and Pique saw Drogba withdrawing from the penalty area, but they did not follow him. Drogba, who did not get the ball, didn't need to worry about it. Only when the football was passed to Drogba's feet would the two people pounce on him.

After Drogba withdraws, he raises his arms and signals his teammates to pass the ball to him. He wants to vent his depression of being frozen during this period.

Joe Cole's personal skills on the left side attracted Lennon and Rafinia, and he took the opportunity to pass the football horizontally to the front of the penalty area.

Drogba catches the ball.

The football stops not very well. Jumps up a little. But this also gives Drogba a chance to shoot. He doesn't have to think about how to get rid of the difficult defense. Now he just needs to... swing his legs directly!

"Warcraft" Drogba swung his thick thighs and turned his body against his waist and abdomen. He voluntarily shot on the spot!

No one underestimated the strength of this center. He became famous when he was still in Marseille, but it was Chelsea and Mourinho who made him truly a world-class shooter. Everyone still remembers the world wave he received the ball outside the penalty area and turned and shot directly to break through Barcelona's goal. For such a player, even if he stayed away from the goal, he should not be taken lightly!

Pepe took the lead in pounce, hoping to block the football with his body. But the football whizzed past him.

The football passed through the penalty area and flew straight to the right of the goal.

Van der Sar saved with all his might. He flew out horizontally, stretching his arms to save the football. He couldn't do it either.

Football passed by his fingertips.

At this moment, I believe that all Nottingham Forest players and fans are heartbroken. At the same time, Chelsea fans can't wait to raise their arms high and prepare to announce their lead.

"Bang!"

A very loud sound brought the souls of Nottingham Forest fans back into their bodies, and at the same time, the souls of Chelsea fans really flew into the sky.

The football hit the outside of the goal post and flew directly out of the bottom line!

"Ah--" the commentator shouted, as if he was even more regretful than Drogba himself. "It actually hit the post! Chelsea's luck is too bad! Drogba's luck is too bad!"

This kick made Tang En jump from his seat. The moment he moved, it seemed as if his butt was on fire.

"Fuck!" he cursed.

Chelsea was like taking medicine in the second half.   It was so excited that shooting was threatening.   How can we play in this game? If this continues, even if there is a counterattack, the Forest will collapse sooner or later.

This shot hit the post is simply a psychological torture to the Nottingham Forest players. Will they feel a little soft after surviving the disaster?

The game against AC Milan for the championship has never been so nervous, and it is indeed more difficult to defend the championship...

You are the target of public criticism, you are the super-large mobile target, everyone wants to overthrow you, and then step on the body of the defending champion to pick up the supreme honor. If you can't hold on, you will fall from the throne and be eaten by a group of hungry wolves waiting below.

"Go and call Beckham back." Don said to Chris Lack behind him.

It's about to adjust.

Lennon's performance under continuous high pressure was not as active as in the first half. In the second half, the Forest's few offenses came from Ribery and Bale, and Lennon could only run hard in defense. In addition, his offensive methods were single, and he was quick to break through. Chelsea quickly saw through. Ashley Cole was not the slow-speed guy. When the two met, Lennon was basically useless.

David Beckham ran back from the warm-up area, and the two looked at each other. Donn pulled him to the sidelines. "You go up and replace Lennon. In addition to working hard on defense, I need your long pass to send the football out."

Beckham nodded.

"After the team pressed on, you can go up and try long shots. Say to Bale, the corner kick is yours." In addition to routine, Don said to Beckham in a low voice and said, "David."

"Um?"

"I've set up the stage to prove your own. "

Beckham glanced at Donn in surprise.

Donn didn't say anything and patted Beckham on the back. He asked him to follow the fourth official to the sidelines.

In the 77th minute, Nottingham Forest made the first substitution adjustment in the whole game. No. 24 David Beckham replaced No. 17 Allen Lennon.

After this substitution, it did not have an immediate effect. Chelsea continued their strength in the second half and continued to siege the goal of Nottingham Forest. In the 79th minute, Maluda made a cross after breaking through the wing, and Drogba snatched in front of Pepe and Pique. But it hit high.

It seems that he didn't wear shooting boots today.

In the 80th minute, Beckham finally passed a good ball to Eastwood. Eastwood, who performed mediocrely in this game, adjusted slightly outside the penalty area and shot a long shot, but this kick was directly high. It was not within the goal range.

In the second half, Chelsea strengthened its defense, and Eastwood, who was not physically superior, basically disappeared. Two shots did not threaten the opponent's goal.

The commentator couldn't stand it: "So far, if you want to score, both sides have the lowest score players. The winner of Chelsea is Drogba, and the Nottingham Forest is undoubtedly Eastwood. The Welsh scorer is completely at a disadvantage in the physical confrontation with the Chelsea defenders. He seemed to be afraid of such physical confrontation, and he pulled the position outside the penalty area and avoided the opponent's defender. He also stayed away from the goal, and he also hindered Van der Fate's performance here. Coach Donn had just replaced Lennon. Although Lennon's performance in the second half was not outstanding, he was still very active in the first half. And what about Eastwood? Perhaps, Donnn has to consider substitution again. "

Donn was indeed considering whether to replace Eastwood.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         �

Should he get out?

"Tony?" Don also noticed that Eastwood's performance was getting worse and worse. Perhaps because of his physical fitness being exhausted, his running was not as active as in the first half.

"Um?"

"Do you want to continue to change people?"

Donn nodded. “You go and call Bentner back.”

This decision surprised Tang. The substitutes of Nottingham Forest are warming up in the warm-up area at this time. They are ready to play at any time. Tang did not expect that Tang would be at Bentner instead of Al Shavin.

"You want to play double center?" Chris Lak, who was next to him, also asked strangely.

"No, Van Nistrui's physical strength is not enough to fight Terry, Carvalho and the others. I want to replace him." Donn made a decision and continued to keep Eastwood on the court. He believed that the Gypsies were smart players and knew to play football with their brains. Running was not active? That was just continuing to be physically intensive and brewing a single blow to kill. Look at his running position, he could run to a key place every time, otherwise why did the Forests complete both shots in the second half?

Don did not refute or object. He took the order and left. Chris Lack couldn't understand what Don was thinking: "Luther has experience, and he is here, and the two central defenders of Chelsea are very afraid. And Freddy can no longer run..."

Donn glanced at him: "Does it be easier for us to replace Bentner with the opponent's two central defenders? Bentner's body is stronger than Van Nisstruy and has better physical fitness. With him here, he can continue to suppress Terry and Carvalho. Eastwood stays on the court, and he is our second point when he is counterattacking."

What else would Chris Lack say? Bentner ran back with excitement, and Don left him and met him.

"Your opportunity is here, boy." Tang En said with a smile. This kid has the hope of Don't live in the future with Nottingham Forest. Van Nistruy will leave the ground sooner or later. At that time, the main center here will be you, Nicky!

Bentner nodded, of course this was his own chance. All fools knew. The team was in some trouble and needed to stand up alone to become a hero who saved the entire team and regained the championship.

And at this time, the boss chose himself!

"You push to the front after you go up. Press Terry and Carvalho back to the penalty area and create opportunities for the others who are inserted behind you." Tang En poured cold water on Bentner in the first sentence.

It's the tactical center again! Bentner hated this word. As the center forward at the forefront, since it is not the first choice to attack the city and capture the village, it is instead a foil for others' wedding dresses! This is simply...

But he nodded. In the team, absolute authority belongs to Tony Don, and no one dares to express his dissatisfaction in person. No, someone dares, but that person was driven away later.

"Of course, if you have a better chance, choose to shoot by yourself." Tang En smiled, "Don't always think about creating opportunities for his teammates." He had no idea what kind of turmoil caused in Bentner's heart just now.

"Go!" After pushing Bentner, Don continued to stand on the sidelines.

Bentner took the field to replace the somewhat exhausted Van Nystruei. Don Kon didn't think of defending a draw to play overtime or even a penalty kick. Although the team practiced penalty kicks before the game, it was a routine, just in case. He himself did not want to play penalty kicks. Perhaps he especially liked to watch this cruel way of winning when he was a fan, but since he became the head coach, he has hated this mode very much. Why? Because this way of determining the outcome is not based on which side is strong, nor on which side is more reasonable, but on psychological quality and luck. The component of luck is still very large... As the head coach, you should take all the situation into consideration and let the development of the situation always be under your own control. The penalty kick final is something he can't control. So he hates it.

After Bentner came on the court, he maintained the pressure on the Forests against Chelsea's defense. Eastwood is still away from the penalty area, and its main activities are in the arc top area outside the penalty area.

Nottingham Forest has finished adjusting, and Chelsea has also started to adjust. Grant replaced Karu, who was injured, with a yellow card on his back, and Maluda, who is increasingly anxious, which has reduced a hidden danger. Grant is already preparing for overtime. What if Maluda bursts into tears at the last moment of the game and gets another yellow card?

Grant is preparing for overtime or even a penalty kick, while the players on the court have lost all their strength and are ready to make a final try.   There is less than ten minutes before the end of the game, when will we stay at this time? This is the common idea of ​​the players of both sides.    They are just players. No matter how many thoughts the head coaches have, what are their considerations, these players have only one idea - to defeat the opponent in front of them, win the game, end this damn final, and win the trophy!

Not winning against Nottingham Forest? This is ridiculous. Just tonight, let the whole world see what a joke. Defeat Nottingham Forest, the bastard will put Chelsea on the top of the world! Win the first Champions Cup in club history!
Chapter completed!