There is a dream called football

After three rounds without a win, Liverpool played Fulham away in the ninth round. The opponent was a mid-table team in the Premier League, but this kind of team is not easy to beat.

There is a saying that there is no weak team in the Premier League. This is true. Fulham’s biggest star at this time is their Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

Li Qiao knew where Van der Sar would end up in the future. He would reach the peak of his career at Manchester United, but at this time, Van der Sar could only hang out in the mid-range teams of the Premier League.

Their head coach at this time was also unknown, but he would reach his peak later when he coached the Welsh national team, and that was the Welshman Koeman.

Koeman said he would defend London's honor and that he would defeat Liverpool, just like they defeated Chelsea last season.

At this time, Liverpool really couldn't afford to talk. Benitez was very low-key. He didn't say anything before the game, but he praised Koeman for being young and promising.

"He is a very good young head coach. I think he has the potential to become the head coach of the national team in the future."

Craven Cottage Stadium.

In the Premier League, this is a veritable small stadium, with a capacity of more than 20,000 people. In a place like London where there are many wealthy clubs, Fulham has very few resources.

However, the atmosphere in this small stadium is very hot. Liverpool players felt the pressure when they stepped onto the lawn, and the scene was even noisier than Stamford Bridge.

boooooo.

The fans greeted the Liverpool people who came from afar with boos, and some fans even called out thief.

"Liverpool are thieves."

This refers to the last game. To be honest, Li Qiao was very unhappy about this. When was it Fulham's turn to act wild on him?

Therefore, the teammates also held their breath and formed a tacit understanding. As long as they scored a goal, they would celebrate wildly and give their opponents some color.

But the reality was colder than the weather in London. In the 24th minute of the game, Fulham counterattacked successfully. Portuguese midfielder Boamote shot from the small penalty area. Dudek didn't even touch the ball.

The Craven Cottage Stadium suddenly went crazy. Benitez pinched his nose. He really felt the cold in England. It was not an ordinary cold.

There are mysteries on the football field, and sometimes if you fall into a cycle of not winning, you will lose for no apparent reason.

Benitez is very clear about this, he knows that this game really must be won, otherwise the team will have problems.

But what you are afraid of is what comes. Six minutes later, it was Boa Moute again. This time he shot a cold shot in front of the penalty area. The ball went into the lower corner of the goal. This time Dudek's sight was completely blocked and he did not make any move.

Saving action.

0 to 2.

It seemed that Liverpool was in a worse situation than at Stamford Bridge. At this time, Benitez couldn't help it anymore. He lost his usual elegance and began to roar at his players.

"Work harder, boys, we can't afford to lose."

Gerrard set an example. He patted his teammates and said, "If we still lose this goal, then what shame do we have to go back to Liverpool!"

At this time, the choice is actually in Koeman's hands. If he sticks to 2-0, then Liverpool really has nothing to do, but he made a different choice. He wanted to show off at home, which is how he later laid the foundation for

The game laid the foundation.

The first half ended 2-0.

At this time, Liverpool fans were already a little dissatisfied with Benitez, feeling that he was nepotistic. For example, Alonso didn't see anything great about him, but he always started.

But it's not to the point of defecting yet.

Benitez got angry in the locker room, but it was only in the locker room. Outside the locker room, everyone was still one.

In the second half, Benitez still did not make any substitutions, but several people on the bench stood up to warm up. Midfielders Salif Diaw, Hamann, and Smicer from Senegal, except for the injured Cisse, the others

Everyone can be used by Benitez.

However, there was still no improvement in the second half. Liverpool were timid when attacking, always afraid of the opponent's counterattack, because if they bet heavily, the opponent's counterattack would be really sharp.

Benitez knows that a little luck is needed, and sometimes the strong are really favored by God.

In the 60th minute, just when Liverpool could not open up the situation, taking advantage of a corner kick, the Fulham defender scored an own goal.

Van der Sar put his hands on his hips. He was helpless. He defended day and night, and it was difficult to guard against thieves. He saved so many shots from Liverpool, but was scored by his teammates. However, Van der Sar did not blame his teammates, but began to comfort him.

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But what Van der Sar didn't expect was that this was just the beginning of the nightmare. 10 minutes later, Baros passed the defender in the penalty area and then shot into the far corner to score.

2 to 2.

Koeman couldn't keep his face, and his advantage was gone in an instant. This is football, he understood it, but what he didn't know was that the reversal happened so quickly that he was caught off guard.

In the 79th minute, Liverpool got a free kick opportunity in front of the penalty area. This time, Alonso, who was booed by the fans, stood in front of the wall.

I don’t know why, the free kick was 25 meters away from the goal, but Koeman was very nervous, as if the goal must be scored.

Alonso's instep hit the ball, and the ball flew towards the goal with a very obvious arc. Van der Sar was already ready. He jumped up and stretched his huge body, but what he didn't expect was

Alonso's free kick hit the sideline in the air and fell.

Van der Sar had nothing to do now, because he was already flying in the air and could only watch the ball fly into the goal.

The ball went in.

Liverpool completed a shocking reversal, and the camera showed Koeman's face, as if to say, you are still a little too young.

In the 90th minute, Fulham, whose defense was already like a sieve, was counterattacked by Liverpool. When Li Qiao dribbled the ball, there was only one defensive player in front of him, so Li Qiao easily passed his opponent and then faced Van der Sar.

Facing the Dutch goalkeeper, Li Qiao knew that the safest way was to pass his opponent and then shoot.

With a move of his right foot, Li Qiao passed Van der Sar. There was really nothing the goalkeeper could do about the one-on-one situation.

After scoring the goal, Li Qiao rushed to the Fulham fans and made a shut-up gesture because these people kept calling them thieves.

Li Qiao made a shut-up gesture. Not only did the opponent not shut up, but he booed even more vigorously. Gerrard quickly came over to stop Li Qiao to avoid being fined by the FA after the game.

The final score was 4 to 2. Liverpool achieved a great reversal. Benitez also temporarily relieved his burden, and Koeman paid the price for his youth. Growth is bitter, but it was these bitterness that finally made Koeman

Mann becomes the head coach of the Wales national team.

After this bitter battle, Liverpool will immediately face the Champions League match against Deportivo La Coruna.