I Just Can Score

Newcastle United has a one-goal lead, and the score is easy, but most of the players don't look relaxed. They feel the difficulty and exhaustion of the game.

They have been passive.

There are statistics from the first half in the media. Barcelona's ball possession rate is as high as 78%, which is more than three times that of Newcastle United, and even almost four times. Their direct attack, entry into the penalty area and shooting The number of times is also much higher than that of Newcastle United. The feelings of the players on the field are much more sensitive than the cold numbers. They only feel that they are always defending, and it is difficult to gain anything from the occasional counterattack.

really.

They had two goals.

However, both goals were Zhen Shaolong's personal performance and had little to do with the coordination and offense of the entire team.

It's not a good feeling to be suppressed all the time during the game. The players' mood is not too heavy. They are still looking forward to it. If they can persist and prevent Barcelona from scoring, they will truly stand on the top of Europe and get the opportunity to play for the club. The highest collective honor.

That was a great moment!

On the other side, the atmosphere in the Barcelona locker room was very heavy. Their game seemed relaxed, but the difference in score was more sad than the situation, because football matches are determined by scores. No matter how beautiful the game is, how smooth the coordination is, even He said that he played football that surprised everyone. Without goals, everything would be meaningless.

Barcelona only scored one goal.

In fact, most Barcelona players were not surprised. They experienced the difficulty of Newcastle United's defense during the game. The opponent focused almost all their energy on defense, and they did not expand their lineup at all, and they were completely defensive.

Faced with this kind of defense, no matter how exquisite the coordination is, it will be meaningless.

Barcelona keeps passing the ball from the outside, but the opponent must be prepared, and the midfielders will not rush out easily. Even if they control it for a long time, the opponent will be watching from behind.

"This kind of defense...it would be good if it can score goals!"

Many people think so.

However, the most helpless part is not the opponent's defense, but that while the opponent concentrated on defense, they also scored two goals in the frontcourt, which was even more efficient than theirs.

"How to fight?"

"We can't guard against Zhen Shaolong at all..."

"If we strengthen our offensive... Zhen Shaolong will have a chance..."

Something that even ordinary players can see.

Of course, head coach Guardiola could see it. He felt that the team's defensive performance was very good in the last minute of the first half. When Newcastle United launched an attack, Zhen Shaolong had to retreat very deep if he wanted to get the ball. Basically, In a position that does not pose a threat to the goal, Barcelona still mostly controls the ball and can occasionally find opportunities to threaten.

This situation is beneficial to Barcelona, ​​they are almost undefeated.

but……

Barcelona is the laggard!

If he knew before the game that playing like this would be very stable, Guardiola would definitely let the team continue to play. It would be best to play steadily like this throughout the game and not leave any chance to the opponent. But halftime has passed and the opponent has already Leading the score.

"How to change it..."

Guardiola thought carefully and found that there was nothing to adjust. The team's performance was pretty good, but Zhen Shaolong played too well. Continuing to defend solidly could also limit Zhen Shaolong's performance, and the team's chances were not small.

so……

"Let's watch for a while longer!"

Guardiola shook his head and did not make any major adjustments. He just explained some minor issues that needed attention in the first half of defense and offense.

When the two teams were resting in the locker rooms, the stadium was still very lively. The nearly 100,000 fans could make a lot of noise at will. Some fans did not forget to continue shouting "Come on" during the midfield.

The feeling on the rostrum is more obvious.

Ashley chatted with the UEFA official next to him for a few words, turned his head and looked at the fans in the stands, and then looked at the scoreboard on the field - 2:1.

He was satisfied.

The game went into half-time, Newcastle United led by one goal, and the chance of winning was still very high.

"If we can win, we will be European champions!"

"By then, Newcastle United will be the king of Europe... I have only been chairman for two seasons, and the team has won two league championships, and this season it is the treble..." Ashley thought of various championship honors. They couldn't help but feel a huge sense of achievement, and immediately glanced at Laporta with disdainful eyes, "This guy is also said to be very successful? But Barcelona is a European giant, and winning the championship is nothing. What's more, they are about to win Lost."

Ashley has full confidence because he believes in Zhen Shaolong.

but……

After this game is over, Zhen Shaolong will leave for Real Madrid and will no longer be a Newcastle United player.

such a pity!

When Ashley thought that Zhen Shaolong would leave, he suddenly felt a huge sense of reluctance. Then he thought that without Zhen Shaolong next season, it would be difficult for the team to achieve good results and it would not attract huge attention.

"Money...is such a good thing..."

Ashley has no regrets, "But...should I sell the club? Zhen Shaolong has left, and I will get the money. The future of next season is uncertain. It is best to succeed, but the risk is also very high, maybe I should sell the club and let someone else take it over and I'll make more money."

"After two years as club president, I won a bunch of championship honors, and when there may be risks in the future, I took the money and left...and then I will become a legend of the club? After I left, the club's performance was not good. The fans will definitely miss me..."

"When the time comes, every fan will be chanting my name. I will have money and fame..."

The more Ashley thought about it, the brighter his eyes became, and he couldn't help but smile.

Laporta described Ashley's expression as a "dirty, obscene smile", mainly due to Ashley's image of a short and fat man, coupled with the obvious evil smile at the corner of his mouth, he can only use the word "dirty, obscene" describe.

Laporta was not in a good mood.

In the first half of the game, he found that his strategy did not affect Zhen Shaolong. The opponent's performance seemed to be better than usual, showing superb skills that shocked everyone, and quickly completed two goals.

Laporta was a little anxious.

The game in front of him is related to the championship. Winning the European championship means Barcelona will reach the top again. Winning the runner-up will always be a lot worse. He hopes that being in charge of Barcelona will be a great coaching experience instead of regrets midway.

There's no better time than now.

Next season, Zhen Shaolong joins Real Madrid. Can Barcelona still have such a brilliant season?

That's uncertain.

It's a pity that he is the president of the club and is only responsible for daily affairs and cannot interfere in the game at all. He can only choose to believe in Guardiola and the hard-working Barcelona players.

————

soon.

Both teams are back on the field.

Barcelona launched a fierce offensive at the beginning, but after several waves of offensive without results, they quickly adjusted their rhythm and continued to pass the ball to find gaps without rushing to advance the attack.

This was the rhythm of the final minutes of the first half.

Guardiola did not make major adjustments to his tactics, and Barcelona players continued to maintain a steady style of play after spontaneously launching an offensive.

Time passes at a slow pace.

fifteen minutes.

Barcelona has always controlled the ball in a leisurely manner and attacked in a leisurely manner. Newcastle United controlled the ball and did not dare to attack too far forward. Several attacks ended in rapid failure, perhaps because Zhen Shaolong was defended too tightly.

Zhen Shaolong was so targeted!

Zhen Shaolong's performance was actually not bad. To be precise, he was the most dazzling player on the field. After the start of the second half, he frequently dropped back to get the ball. Because the support from his teammates was not strong, he almost had to look for opportunities by himself.

breakthrough!

Another breakthrough!

Whenever Newcastle United launches an offensive, the game commentator's shouting rhythm also becomes--

"Zhen Shaolong got the ball and he got rid of Busquets..."

"Look at this time! Look at this time! A wonderful breakthrough! The football seems to be stuck to his feet... Another turn and acceleration... It was broken..."

"Zhen Shaolong...and more!"

"It's a pity. We found that after the second half, Zhen Shaolong retreated very frequently, which was also related to Barcelona's defense being too targeted. He couldn't get the ball at all in front, but retreated too far from the goal. He broke through one or two players and was also It’s hard to get the ball to key positions…”

Zhen Shaolong's continuous "show of skills" gave Barcelona a headache, and they had to continue to strengthen their defense.

Then time passed slowly.

When the game time dragged on, the impact of the score continued to expand. Newcastle United continued to defend unhurriedly, while Zhen Shaolong continued to cause trouble for Barcelona from the front, and Barcelona became a little anxious.

They are behind the score!

If the game ends like this, they will lose to Newcastle United, which is equivalent to handing over the championship trophy to their opponent.

So they have to do something.

When the time skipped the 70th minute of the game, there was no need to remind the players. Barcelona players spontaneously stepped up their offensive.

The two full-backs Puyol and Sylvinho began to intervene frequently. Messi and Iniesta both attacked very forward. Messi stood near the penalty area for a long time, and Eto'o and Henry also provided support from both sides. Work hard to find opportunities.

A goal difference affected the situation.

Newcastle United took their time and continued to solidify their defense. They piled their bodies in the penalty area and defended the goal.

Zhen Shaolong looked at the entire situation and knew that the key was coming.

Now is the decisive moment.

If Barcelona strengthens its offensive and scores a goal, and the score is tied to 2-2, time will continue to drag on and the result will be full of uncertainty.

on the contrary.

If they can find a chance to score another goal, the team's hope of winning will be greatly increased. With a two-goal lead, Barcelona can only give it a try. At that time, with the bonus of ball control in the temporary mission status, as long as there is a chance, he You can score more goals, and the outcome will no longer be in suspense.

"Hold!"

"You must keep it!"

"Yeah!" Zhen Shaolong felt nervous and couldn't help shouting to his teammates to remind him, "If you have the ball, kick it towards me, don't hesitate!"