Chapter 401: Strong Attack

"There is a long-lost sunshine over London. Although the weather forecast says there may be light rain tonight, it will not affect the match between Leiden East and Rome. UEFA observers have evaluated Brisbane Road Stadium and announced that the lawns of Brisbane Road Stadium are in good condition and can fully bear the Champions League level. It is well known that there was a huge rainstorm in London yesterday. It is surprising that it can maintain the lawns of the court so well under such heavy rainstorms..."

Before the game started, the media reported such a news that except for some of the members of Leiden Oriental Club, no one knew why the lawn conditions of Brisbane Road Stadium were so outstanding, and Leiden Oriental players were ready to give their opponents a good look in this game. Now that morale is in full swing, the morale of the army is available, Xiao Ming has also developed sufficient confidence in this game.

However, facing an old fox like Capello, the opponent is also responsible for the arduous task of winning honors for the club, obtaining more income, and maintaining the last single seedling in Serie A in the Champions League. In terms of morale, even if Xiao Ming is confident, he must be careful.

The good news is that Cafu is suspended and cannot play, which is certain. The problem is that Xiao Ming doesn't know who Capello will send to fill the gap in Cafu. Panucci may be a good candidate, but this former Italian international used to play as a full-back. As he grows older, he is getting closer and closer to the central defender. It seems that he still lacks the position of being the only full-back.

Capello did not announce the player list in advance this time, probably because he wanted to keep the mystery until the end. Xiao Ming was the same. He would not report the player list until the last moment. Anyway, both sides had the main players absent. In order to make up for the loss of the main players absent, it is naturally a good way to try to maintain the mystery as much as possible.

In fact, there is no mystery on the side of Leiden East. There are only seventeen or eighteen members of the first team. They must all be on the roster. No matter how the main lineup is changed, there are only a few people. Capello still has a lot of room for choice in the right forward position. Several midfielders may appear in that position. The young Casano may also play as the right forward. On their forward line, it is also an unknown whether Bati and Montera are in good shape recently.

So Xiao Ming decided to respond to changes with the same change. As long as he sent all the main players and performed his best in his form, there would be great hope for victory. Roma has been dragged down recently. In this group of death, no team would be relaxed.

In this game, Xiao Ming prepared the main lineup for goalkeeper Jas Kleinen, four defenders Daniel, Campbell, Deselli and Sun Jihai, midfielder Marklele, Gerrard and Pirlo, Ronaldo and Glenshare serve as two wingers, the center forward is Fanny, and Paul Gerard, Hypia, Perth, Toftin, Holland, Phillips and Klose, there is no substitute for the full-back position, and there is no substitute for the winger position. This is also the only player in the first team of Leiden Oriental who can play games. Figo Jinklaze and other groups are still having an IV in the hospital.

Before appearing, Xiao Ming got Roma's starting lineup.

Goalkeeper Antonioli, three defenders are on the right Panucci, Aldale on the left, Samuel in the middle, and the engineer Tomasi appears in the right forward position in the midfield, Candela is still on the left, and three Brazilians in the middle, Emerson, Assonsan and Lima, Toti and Bati are on the front line, and Montera and Casano are all sitting on the bench.

After getting this list of appearances, Xiao Ming was stunned for a moment. He did not expect Capello to let Thomassi play this position, and then asked Assongsang to replace Thomassi's position. However, after careful consideration, Xiao Ming quickly figured it out.

Roma only needs to score one point in this game, so defense must be an important part. Leiden East's ability to attack on the wing is known to the world. Without a player like Kafu, it is obviously unrealistic to use offense to suppress Leiden East's wing offense with offense. So simply let Thomassi, a defensive player, go to the wing to defend. Anyway, the two main players on Leiden East's left are absent, and Sun Jihai's assist ability will not be as good as Ashley Cole and Garney. At least he is sure to defend the wing.

Asongsang sent in the midfield, I am afraid he wanted to use this guy's big killer weapon.

Asongsang is a very interesting player. He is a Brazilian and has been in Europe for a long time. However, as a top player, his ability to defend and offense as a midfielder can only be considered average, but he has a unique skill, that is, free kicks. During this period, his direct free kick rate reached 30%, which is a very terrifying data. Even free kick masters like Beckham, Figo, and Zidane cannot guarantee such a high free kick rate, but his other level can only be considered average, so when he was in Rome, he could only become a substitute. Today Capello sent him to the court, probably playing the factor of his free kick level.

No matter how well maintained the lawns of Brisbane Road Stadium are, the rainy stadium will definitely be relatively slippery. A slippery stadium will easily cause people to fall down. If they fall, the chances of getting set pieces in the frontcourt will increase. At that time, this characteristic of Asongsang will play a great role.

However, Capello did not send Montera, a glider who was in a very good shape recently, but instead sent Bati and Totti, who had been in a very fast state since the season, to partner on the front line. Xiao Ming despised him. These two seasons were when Batistuta was in a serious state. After winning the coveted Serie A championship, Bati got his wish, and was much older. He went to the Middle East to make gold after just one season. Montera has been in good shape recently, not to mention that the skilled and fast player like Montera is also a tall defender of Leiden Oriental is not very good at dealing with it.

But he didn't expect that for Capello, if there was no strong center forward like Barty in the frontcourt, it would be difficult to get any benefits on the defense line of Leiden East. Moreover, Barty and Toti have excellent long-range shooting abilities. On such a somewhat slippery field, players with excellent long-range shooting can naturally play a greater role.

When the players on both sides appeared, the sun in the sky was covered by dark clouds again, and light rain began to fall over the court. The fans in the stands held umbrellas one after another, waiting for the start of the game.

When shaking hands with Capello, Xiao Ming didn't say a word. If the other party was an unknown coach, he might also use his expression and words to anger his opponent, but for Capello, a famous coach who has experienced ups and downs in a wealthy club like AC Milan and Real Madrid, the so-called psychological warfare will not play much role.

But he didn't provoke Capello, but Capello provoked him in turn. When he shook hands, a trace of cold light suddenly appeared in Capellona's eyes hidden behind the lenses. He smiled and said, "It's so regretful that we didn't win the last game, otherwise we would send all the substitutes to the bench in this game."

"There is nothing to regret." Xiao Ming suddenly laughed: "No matter what, the situation is the same for us. We always have to qualify as the first in the group."

"Me? I remember Mr. Xiao once said that as long as he can qualify, there is no difference between first or second in the group." Capello said in a deep voice.

"Maybe Mr. Capello has ignored it. There are only two ways in front of us, either being eliminated or qualifying for the first place in the group... So if I choose, I will choose to qualify for the first place in the group. It is indeed a pity that if your team won at home in the last game, then at least the second place in the group has been locked in now."

After a few times of hand, the two of them let go at the same time, then turned around and walked back. After these words, both sides were determined and had obvious intentions - Capello came for one point, and Xiao Ming could only pursue victory.

It is too slim to pin hopes on Barcelona's draw with Galatasaray or Galatasaray's small victory over Barcelona. Although Galatasaray has saved 19 unbeaten games in the home game of the Champions League, they don't have many opportunities to face Barcelona, ​​which can only win, not to mention that Galatasaray has to get enough goal difference in Barcelona if he wants to qualify, and he cannot expect Galatasaray to beat Barcelona at home.

So in this case - I can only fight.

The game began amid the cheers of the fans from all over the audience's tsunami.

First, Leiden Dongfang, who kicked off, controlled the ball firmly in the midfield. Roma's three defensive midfielders immediately launched crazy pressing. In the first round, they used this method to force Leiden Dongfang's midfield organization to fight fluently. In this game, Leiden Dongfang's midfield was missing two main players, and this method should be very effective.

Ronaldo was pressed by Tomasi on the side. He did not forcefully break through, but passed the ball to Gerald in the middle. Gerald saw Lima and Asson rushing towards him at the same time, but did not forcefully break through. Instead, he turned around and passed the ball to Pirlo behind him.

Facing Emerson who was pressing forward, Pirlo did not look like he wanted to break through, but turned sideways and raised his foot to pass the ball to Marklele who was receiving the support. Because it was in the opponent's half, Emerson underestimated the opponent. He immediately moved horizontally to press Marklele, but Pirlo was a false move. Seeing Emerson's center of gravity move, he cleverly pushed the ball horizontally, and then snatched the ball away before the opponent reacted.

Before passing the ball, Pirlo had already noticed the running of his teammates in the frontcourt. His cross fell on Klose's head. Although Samuel kept interfering behind him, because Pirlo's ball was very comfortable, Klose only needed to jump up and gently shook his head, and hit the ball to Glenshare who was inserted on the right.

Glencier is tall and fast. Although Ardale is a legendary defender of Rome, he is already old and the most suitable position is the central defender. This position close to the wing is a bit not so good. Candela has already forced the opponent to go to the halftime and cannot come back for a while. He was about to clear the ball at the first time, but Glencier first pushed the ball to the near-bottom line, and then accelerated and bullied the old man with his own speed.

Ardale is indeed a little older and his physical fitness is far inferior to before. As soon as he turned around, Glenshare rushed over him, barely hitting the other party but failed to lose the center of gravity. Then he only had to eat dust behind the other party.

After forcibly breaking through Aldale, Glenshare caught up with the ball with several big steps, and then took the ball to the penalty area with a diagonal line. He knew that his teammates didn't have time to catch up at this time. After seeing Antonioli, he first raised his foot and shot it with a fake shot, then raised his foot again, and shot the ball with force!

As soon as he shot the ball, he felt a gust of wind beside him. A figure rushed over and blocked the shooting route with his body. The ball hit him with a muffled sound, and then flew out of the bottom line.

"Leedon East created a good opportunity at the beginning! Pirlo made a long pass, Kloze headed the ball, and the shot after the insertion of Glenshare broke into the penalty area and was blocked by Samuel, who returned to defense in time. The corner kick, Leedon East got a corner kick!"

The fans of Leiden Oriental in the stands first sighed loudly, and then there were warm applause. More than a thousand Rome fans who came from afar were shocked and almost lost the ball at the beginning. This was not fun.

Several set-up players were not on the court, so naturally Ronaldo was the only corner kick. The corner kick he sent was not particularly good. Roma's defense ability was still good. Ardell first made the ball and pushed it out.

Several midfielders of Leiden East immediately launched an interception, forcing Roma to fail to play a fast break smoothly. Totti, who had the ball, was entangled by Maclalele. After a while, he saw that Leiden East's defenders had already returned to defend, Totti had to turn around and hand the ball to Tomasi and let him organize the attack.

Barty forced himself to get rid of Gerald's defense at the front of the penalty area and shot. The ball was swept by Jasquelenin. Sun Jihai took the ball and Tomasi came up. Sun Jihai did not choose to attack by himself, but passed the ball horizontally to Marklele. Marklele immediately passed the ball to Pirlo. Pirlo did not pass the ball as long as before, but took the ball up, cooperated with Ronaldo and then passed it directly to Vanny in front. Vanny leaned against Samuel, and turned around forcibly and then shot from a long time. The ball was steadily held by Antonioli.

After this attack, Roma was about to launch a counterattack, but Leiden East's formation suddenly moved forward a big step forward, and then launched a fierce press in the midfield!

Capello was stunned off the court. After seeing Pirlo create a threat with a long pass at the beginning, he thought that Leiden East would use Pirlo as the core to tear open its defense line through long pass dispatch and organization of attacks. This tactic has been used by Leiden East several times before. When Jin Clarze and Figo were not on the court, only Pirlo is the only one who has the ability to become the core of the organization's offense, so he also made targeted arrangements. But now looking at this, Leiden East is planning to disrupt the battle with Rome, suppress Rome through running and pressing, and then launch an attack with the trend!

"You are too arrogant." Capello couldn't help but look at Xiao Ming. Roma's offense did have some impact on his offense in this game, but the five midfielders all have excellent defensive skills, plus three defenders, Xiao Ming wants to break this defensive formation with a strong attack? Isn't it a little too much?

But soon, Capello's brows were locked tightly.

The momentum shown by the players of Leiden East on the court is simply amazing!

After the two wingers returned to the midfield, Leiden East still had five midfielders. With the forward pressure from the two full-backs, Leiden East almost instantly gained an absolute advantage on the field. Originally, Ronaldo and Pirlo were not good at physical confrontation and pressing, but at this time, they were also running back and forth on the field like crazy, desperately fighting and fighting back.

At this level of counter-snatch, Roma quickly conceded the ball in the midfield. Pirlo quickly passed the ball to Ronaldo on the wing. The timing of the pass was quite accurate. Ronaldo had just escaped, and only one of them could defend him as soon as possible.

Ronaldo ran a light bicycle, which caused Tomasi to lose the center of gravity and immediately dribbled the ball to the near-bottom line. Tomasi chased closely behind him, and Panucci also came up from the side. Ronaldo forced his foot to cross, and the ball was blocked by Panucci and was blocked from the baseline and corner kick.

Several tall men from Leiden East still rushed into Roma's penalty area, but Ronaldo did not make a direct cross, but passed the ball to Pirlo who came to meet him. Pirlo decisively dribbled the ball into the penalty area.

Asongsang came up, Pirlo looked at the opponent, turned the ball horizontally, and was about to shoot at the corner of the penalty area. Asongsang stretched out his foot to block his shot, but Pirlo quickly dunked the ball back, then flashed through Asongsang and broke into the penalty area!

Asongsang turned around and saw Pirlo breaking through the penalty area. He was so excited that he poked over...

Pirlo was not prepared for someone to stretch his foot behind him, and Asson-san kicked Pirlo's heel. Pirlo shouted, and then fell down...

"Dou——" The referee's whistle crossed the sky. He ran into the penalty area amid the cheers of the fans of Leiden Oriental in the audience, and then pointed his hand at the penalty spot!

"Apart from free kicks, Asongsang is a mediocre player!" Xiao Ming, who was sitting on the coaching seat, waved his fists, and then said to McDonald with a smile, and McDonald nodded repeatedly.
Chapter completed!