October 14, 2017, Tongyi Stadium, South London, England.
What is happening here today is a highlight of the 8th round of the 2017-2018 Premier League season. The two sides are Crystal Palace and Chelsea.
The Tongyi Stadium was overcrowded today, and there were also a lot of visiting fans who came to cheer for their team. Chelsea fans attached great importance to this game. They came to watch the team defeat Crystal Palace.
To avenge Crystal Palace for snatching away their Premier League title last season.
Chelsea must win today!
When Conte walked into the stadium, his face was very serious. He knew the importance of this game very well.
Looking at Tong Yi's extended right hand, Conti looked at Tong Yi and then stretched out his right hand to shake hands with Tong Yi.
Tong Yi said sincerely, "Welcome to Tong Yi Stadium!"
Conte couldn't help but take a closer look at Tong Yi. It was obvious that he was shocked by the name of this stadium.
To be honest, he has seen too many teams named after people, but most of them have passed away, and a small number of them are now very old. How can there be anyone like Tong Yi who is still active?
The name was chosen!
This guy Tong Yi is indeed ahead of all coaches.
To be honest, Conte was so excited when he thought about a stadium being named after him that he even trembled with excitement.
It's a pity that he is not as lucky as Tong Yi.
He really envied Tong Yi so much.
Of course, Tong Yi is also a great guy. He has won dozens of championships in his career. Moreover, he has also won twenty or thirty championships in Crystal Palace. He is the most successful head coach of Crystal Palace and even helped to establish a team.
Crystal Palace has won the first English national top league in the club's history for more than 100 years, and even led the team to win the Champions League twice and multiple league championships. Last season, it even led the team to win the Grand Slam.
It is truly well deserved to name this stadium after such a legendary champion godfather.
Conte stared at Tong Yi quietly and said secretly in his heart, "My name will also become the name of a stadium in the future. I, Conte, will not be worse than you, Tong Yi!"
Then, Conte turned around and left, heading to his coaching bench.
"Dear viewers and fans, the players from both sides have now appeared, and the game is about to start. Now let's introduce to you the starting lineups of both sides today." BBC Sports commentator Mortensen immediately
said.
Today’s starting lineup is as follows
Home team Crystal Palace, head coach Tong Yi, formation 4213
goalkeeper Maignan
The back four from left to right is Cancelo, Upamecano, Van Dijk and Carvajal
Double defensive midfielder Casemiro and Kante
Single attacking midfielder De Bruyne
Three forwards from left to right Salah, Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe
Visiting team Chelsea, head coach Conte, formation 343
Courtois
Back three from left to right Cahill, Luiz and Azpilicueta
Four midfielders
Left to right Alonso, Bakayoko, Cesc Fabregas and Moses
Three forwards from left to right: Bale, Lukaku and Willian
Looking at Chelsea's lineup, Tong Yi secretly thought that this was indeed the case.
As expected, Conte still chose the three-back formation, which was the tactic they settled on last season. Here, he understood the three-back tactic clearly, and he played it very well.
Proficient. This season, he will naturally continue to use this tactical system.
Conte's tactic is quite powerful. He also won the championship in Italy.
Last season, Chelsea finished second in both the Premier League and the FA Cup, which shows that his tactics are also feasible in England, and they are very good. Naturally, he wants to stick to this tactics. Today
This is also the same tactic.
beep!
At this time, the referee of this game blew the whistle to start the game.
The cheers from the fans on both sides were very loud and loud, and the whole stadium was boiling.
Chelsea kicks off first!
Chelsea is also a fan of high-pressing tactics, so they pressed heavily at the beginning of the game without any intention of testing.
Obviously, Conte feels that he knows Crystal Palace very well.
After all, after coming to the Premier League, the opponent he has studied the most is Crystal Palace. He now knows Crystal Palace well, so there is no need to test it.
The game entered a critical stage from the beginning.
The two teams were strangulating and pressing in the midfield, and the transition between offense and defense was also very frequent. One moment you would steal the ball, another moment I would steal the ball. But to be honest, after nearly 10 minutes of play, neither team had a very good chance. This game
It looks very lively, but not threatening enough or exciting enough.
The two teams fought hand-to-hand in the midfield, with neither team threatening the other's goal.
However, fans from both sides were very involved and shouted excitedly. They even felt excited and worried. After all, this game is really important, especially for Chelsea.
They can't afford to lose.
At this moment, Kanter in midfield suddenly stole the ball.
Buck York was shocked. He immediately reached out to pull the ball, but Kanter had already pushed the football out, and he fell down.
Bakayoko immediately raised his hand to signal his foul!
Yes, there were a lot of fouls committed by both teams during this period, which is one of the reasons why the two teams have not had many opportunities so far.
But at this time, the referee directly made an offensive gesture and did not stop the game at all.
Chelsea fans were very angry and furiously criticized the referee of this game.
The Chelsea players in the stadium were also very nervous and worried.
However, they still actively defended, intercepted and pressed.
The football rolled to De Bruyne's feet, and Fabregas immediately rushed back to intercept De Bruyne. But De Bruyne did not stop the ball at all, but swung his leg seemingly to pass back.
In fact, he took advantage of the situation and dunked behind him. Then he quickly turned around, directly avoided Cesc Fabregas' press, and moved forward with the ball.
hiss!
The Chelsea fans at the scene all took a deep breath, it was a bit dangerous!
Browne, who was catching up with the football, glanced at the Chelsea goal and looked like he was about to shoot directly with his legs. Chelsea center back Lewis immediately rushed out and pounced on De Bruyne. De Bruyne was very light at this time.
With one pick, the football was sent directly into Chelsea's penalty area.
The center is a bit empty because Luiz has already rushed out.
Danger!
Chelsea fans screamed in horror at this time, and Conte on the sidelines immediately stood up and stared at the stadium.
c. Ronaldo rushed forward quickly, rushed into the penalty area, and before Chelsea's two central defenders came up to defend, he directly headed the ball towards the goal.
Courtois, who rushed out, panicked instantly and bared his teeth!
Courtois didn't expect that Ronaldo would suddenly head the ball directly into the goal. He was a little unprepared, so he panicked and showed no plan.
The Chelsea fans at the scene were in despair after watching this goal.
The football flew quickly over Courtois' head and towards the goal behind him. All Chelsea fans were desperate, feeling that the ball had no chance.
With a clang, the football hit the crossbar of the center goal hard and then bounced directly off the baseline.
The ball did not go in. Crystal Palace created a good opportunity. Unfortunately, they were a little unlucky and the football flew directly out of the bottom line. Unfortunately, this is really, really a pity.
Tong Yi on the sidelines also felt very sad and kept spreading his hands to express his regret.
Ronaldo in the stadium also held his head in his hands, expressing disbelief.
This goal was mainly because Ronaldo was impromptu and was a little hasty, so he did not control the angle of the shot. He himself thought that this goal was bound to be scored, but he didn't know that it was slightly higher, causing Crystal Palace to miss it.
An excellent opportunity.
"It's a pity, this goal is really, really, really a pity. De Bruyne's pass was so wonderful. And Ronaldo's forward penetration was also very timely, and his sudden flash of handling was also very good.
, It’s a pity that I just lacked a bit of luck.” Mortensen was almost beating his chest, it was really a pity.
Not to mention the Crystal Palace fans at the scene, what a great opportunity this was, they were filled with regret.
The Chelsea people were quite frightened!
Of course, Lukaku sneered and thought to himself, "That's it?"
Conte immediately roared crazily into the stadium, reminding Chelsea's players to pay attention to defense and not to give Crystal Palace such a chance again. If Crystal Palace is allowed to come here a few more times, Chelsea will be finished.
The Chelsea fans in the stands also realized how powerful Crystal Palace was. This game was very dangerous. He immediately made a more enthusiastic voice to support the Chelsea players and cheer for the Chelsea players!
Goal kick, Courtois made a long pass and drove the football away!
The football flew quickly into the Crystal Palace half. Lukaku in the frontcourt immediately jumped up high, and then the football was pushed out by Van Dijk who jumped up behind him. It was considered a clearance. But the clearance was not far away.
The football also landed directly at the feet of Fabregas, who immediately swept the football diagonally towards the wing.
Bell held the ball on the wing, and the Chelsea fans immediately became excited.
Bale is very powerful. With his son Ah He holding the ball in this position, your Crystal Palace will be doomed. It is really doomed!
After Bale took the ball, he immediately quickly took the ball and headed towards the Crystal Palace penalty area.
Bell didn't move much with his feet, but he just used a simple change of direction to accelerate and directly destroyed Crystal Palace's wing defense. This guy's speed and impact are really outstanding.
The expressions of the Crystal Palace fans at the scene changed. It’s dangerous!
Bell left Carvajal behind and drove directly into the penalty area to threaten Maignan's defense.
Bell and Carvajal both played for Real Madrid and were teammates, so Bell knew Carvajal relatively well. So this breakthrough was really successful, getting rid of Carvajal directly.
Well, he entered the penalty area and faced Crystal Palace goalkeeper Maignan.
Lukaku, who followed up in the middle, raised his hands frantically, signaling Bale to pass the ball. He just had to pass the football over and the ball would be there.
In fact, Van Dijk is closely following Lukaku, and Lukaku has almost no chance.
But Lukaku just raised his hands desperately to demand, as if to say pass the ball to me, I will give you a miracle, the ball will definitely be scored.
But when Bale, who was holding the ball, saw Van Dijk next to Lukaku, he immediately gave up the idea of passing the ball directly to Lukaku. However, she still took advantage of Lukaku and pretended to sweep the pass to the middle, feinting.
Looked at Upamecano in the penalty area.
Then Bell didn't stop, he just swung his leg and hit the football hard, and the football shot out quickly.
The football was as fast as a cannonball in the early Tang Dynasty, even tearing the air.
Danger!
Maignan reacted quickly in front of the goal, but still did not touch the football. The football shot quickly from the near post into the Crystal Palace goal.
There was dead silence in the audience, followed by crazy cheers from the Chelsea fans!
One to zero, Chelsea, playing away from home, took the lead, and it was Bale who came close to the ball!
Conte on the sidelines jumped up excitedly, and then punched the sky hard, as if he had the momentum to blow a big hole in the sky. And Bale, who scored the goal in the stadium, rushed forward quickly
You went out, then came to the corner area, and immediately made a golfing celebration. The Chelsea fans in the stands were stunned for a while. Sure enough, you like golf.
This chapter has been completed!