With two goals in hand, Wen Sheng was relieved. After being forced to replace Klose, just after 70 minutes, Wen Sheng discussed with Lawrence and others whether to make a substitution.

Of course Lawrence and his team's opinion is to make substitutions, and everyone has more confidence in the defense.

I can't help but think of the weekend league.

Just when Wen Sheng was about to make a substitution, Crystal Palace got another chance to counterattack. De Bruyne was really good. With the cooperation of his teammates, he quickly took the ball to the hinterland of Benfica. Xavi Garcia had to stand behind him.

The shovel was released and Crystal Palace got a set-piece opportunity.

The Crystal Palace side was ready to make substitutions. Wen Sheng quickly paused and let De Bruyne finish the set kick.

In the 74th minute, De Bruyne took a set kick from the right side. The ball was relatively fast. Benatia took a few steps to grab the spot and hit the ball with a powerful header. The ball hit the net.

3:0!

Wen Sheng received another surprise!

He jumped up happily on the sidelines!

Farke!

Three goals ahead!

Wen Sheng really never thought that Crystal Palace could lead the home team Benfica by three goals in this game!

In the stadium, Benatia was in ecstasy after scoring a goal. Vardy and the others chased Benatia as he rushed to the sidelines, pinning him down and celebrating wildly.

Not to mention Wen Sheng, even these players have never thought about it.

De Bruyne arrived late. Benatia ran up from the ground and saw De Bruyne, pointing at him with both hands and a smile on his face!

"Wonderful pass! Tintin!"

"Beautiful goal! Mehdi!"

The two people looked at each other, smiled, and hugged each other.

Wen Sheng happened to see this scene from the audience and was secretly happy.

It seems that these two boys have reconciled.

De Bruyne didn't say anything after being substituted this time. The last time he was substituted, he was unhappy and was taught by Wen Sheng. How dare he be naughty now?!

With a three-goal lead, Wen Sheng made more swift substitutions, replacing De Bruyne. In the 78th minute, Wen Sheng replaced Kante with N'Diaye, allowing Kante to rest.

Three goals were scored by Crystal Palace at home. Crystal Palace's defense was impeccable. Saviola and Aimar had already been replaced by Jesus. His team still couldn't find a way to score, and the morale of the players also dropped. The impact

Insufficient strength.

Everyone knows that in this double-leg knockout format, falling behind by three goals at home in the first leg basically means that there is a more than 90% chance of being eliminated.

The most important thing is that Benfica can't find a way, the players can't find a way, and Crystal Palace is in good shape.

Defense relies on organization, and offense relies on talent. Crystal Palace perfectly explained this truth anyway. Their shooting couldn't be said much in the second half, but the accuracy of that shot was really high, and Jesus couldn't help but refuse to accept it.

At the end of the 90-minute game, Benfica not only failed to gain the advantage at home, but lost to the so-called "dark horse" Crystal Palace by a huge score. The media reporters at the scene were shocked.

"We failed to convert our advantage into shooting opportunities. I lacked changes and failed to seize the limited opportunities!" Jesus talked about his problems in an interview after the game.

It is true that their problem is that they cannot turn their advantage into shooting opportunities. In fact, Benfica has an obvious advantage in possession of the ball. When the key is advanced to the 40-meter area of ​​the Crystal Palace, they can't find a way. The players lack movement.

"They often have ten people defending in the penalty area, and it's difficult for us to penetrate!" Jesus was complaining. He said it was a bit exaggerated. Crystal Palace did not do what he said.

It is definitely useless to just complain about the opponent. Jesus faced criticism from the Portuguese media, questioning his tactics, questioning his substitutions, etc.

In contrast, Wen Sheng's side was much more relaxed.

"We were well prepared. We knew before the game that it would not be easy to play here, but the guys were really good! We showed courage and determination and were in great shape!..."

Wen Sheng gave almost all the kind words he could think of to the players.

The score of 3:0 was surprising. Wen Sheng truthfully told reporters that he also felt that the score was a bit beyond his expectations.

"This score does not mean that we have advanced. There will be a second round next week, and we still need to stay focused!"

The players of Crystal Palace also expressed their joy after the game. Captain Speroni said that the team has proved its strength.

"We showed our strength and we deserve this victory! They are a very strong team and being able to beat them gives us confidence!"

A veteran is a veteran. You have done it with Chelsea and Arsenal. You even gave your opponent face when you won against Benfica. You were very polite after the game.

…

The scene back in England was naturally much more lively than after the game at the Stadium of Light.

The English media had forgotten that Wen Sheng would face his enemy Pulis two days later, and made a big deal about this away game against Benfica.

"Simple, practical and efficient!" "Mirror" wrote when commenting on this game, but this comment is not appropriate in the eyes of many football commentators. Crystal Palace did have a ball possession rate of 42%.

But Benfica, when it comes to shooting, shots on target, steals, and interceptions, is not better than Benfica.

More opportunities, more shots, more shots on target, simple, practical and efficient?!

"What Daniel showed us is another kind of football. He is a smart guy. He absorbed the essence of English football and integrated it with the Italian defensive style. This game can be said to be a typical masterpiece of Daniel. They deserved the win."

Go back! Benfica can't do anything against them! He is a real genius!" Lineker made a "text blow".

"I've said it before..." Ian Wright seemed not to give up any opportunity to praise Wen Sheng, and kept preaching that we were here for the finals.

Crystal Palace fans even discussed and worshiped enthusiastically on social networks, the discussion section of the website, and the official website.

The club's senior executives were all smiles and congratulated Wen Sheng one after another.

Even coaches in the English football world who are familiar with Wen Sheng sent congratulatory text messages to Wen Sheng.

Mr. Huo Taigong even specially invited Wen Sheng to have dinner. The old man led Fulham to the Europa League final last year, but lost to Atletico Madrid and returned home. It was a bit regretful. Now he sees that fellow junior Wen Sheng is about to

After leading his hometown team to the final, he certainly wishes his hometown team good luck and wins the Europa League championship.

Wen Sheng, on the other hand, kept a low profile.

The day after the game, Wen Sheng told his players on the training ground.

"I know the media outside is full of praises! I know you deserve such praise, but I hope these praises can stay in your mind for at most an hour!"

"One hour is enough! Guys, you know what?! We got nothing! We didn't win the championship, we didn't qualify for the Champions League! We still have a tough game at the weekend! Some people are praising us, but guys

!Don’t forget that there are still many people waiting to see our jokes!”

"My father often tells me that pride makes people fall behind, and humility makes people progress! I am proud of your achievements now, but I know that we still have a lot of room for expansion, and our glory is in the future! Keep a hungry heart,

Stay humble and he can help us achieve greater things!"

Immediately tell everyone the facts and reason, Wen Sheng doesn’t want his young players to lose their heads!

Some of the players were indeed in a state of ecstasy, but Wen Sheng's words today really woke them up. Yes, the team got nothing.
Chapter completed!