Sevilla head coach Mr. Caparros smiled. His wishful thinking is to score again as soon as possible. It is best to establish the victory in the first half and turn the second half into garbage time early.
, his players can get a rest.
The competition after the winter break is very intensive. After this round of league play, there is a first-leg match in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey in the middle of the week, then there is the league again on the weekend, and then in the middle of the next week
The second round of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals is about to begin, and the following weekend is the league. In other words, there will be double matches every week for two consecutive weeks. This is very difficult for the team that has just finished the winter break.
It is not a small challenge, so if Sporting Gijon can be easily won in this game without sweating, Sevilla will be able to get a breather in this devilish schedule.
The game took the lead with a penalty kick at the beginning of the game, and the opponent also sent off one person. Obviously, in the eyes of Caparros, this was God doing Sevilla a favor.
If this fails to resolve the battle as soon as possible, Kararos himself will not forgive himself or these players.
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In the 19th minute of the game, Sevilla's young right back Sergio Ramos actively moved forward to assist. After passing the ball to Alves, he immediately pounced in the middle. Alves adjusted and dunked.
Passed by Grosso who came up to intercept, and then made a pass from the wing.
What Alves is looking for is Ramos. This young teammate has good header ability.
Ramos met his opponent. He and Pepe competed for a header. The two interfered with each other and failed to grab the ball. Instead, Marty, who was playing from behind, directly headed the ball towards the goal. The ball was blocked by Valencia.
After a moment, Modric made a clearance but did not kick far. Baptista just outside the penalty area shot a cold shot.
The football hit Ivanovic's leg and changed direction, heading straight to the near corner of the goal. Fortunately, Valencia was just about to get up after completing the save. When they saw the football flying towards them, they immediately fell down and threw the football on the ground.
Under the body.
Sevilla's offensive shocked Li Ang into a cold sweat.
He really wanted to take advantage of the possible openings after Sevilla's massive attack to make a sneak attack. However, if Sevilla scored first and the score became zero to two, Sporting Gijon would basically be out of the game.
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"The defense of the three central defenders is too weak." Banderas said worriedly. He was reminding Li Ang to make substitutions, replacing a player in the midfield and frontcourt, and replacing him with a defender to complete the defense.
"Wait a minute." Li Ang shook his head. He was still hoping to ensure an equal number of people in the midfield and frontcourt, thinking about a counterattack against Sevilla.
Although he knew that his decision was a bit risky, he still persisted.
In Li Ang's eyes, the players in the midfield and frontcourt, whether it is veteran Albertini, Ribery and Modric, or Di Natale and Diego Milito on the striker, no one would be willing to replace them.
, because Sporting Gijon's frontcourt counterattack routines are very skillful, these players can form a joint force and be able to exert the greatest effect. Once someone is replaced, it is like a precision-operated instrument, missing a part, it will
There may be a jam!
"It's time to change people." Scott Rui also persuaded.
"Wait a minute." Li Ang said without looking back. He gritted his teeth and said, five minutes! He set a time point for himself and insisted for another five minutes. If he still didn't find a good counterattack opportunity after five minutes,
Then the only choice is to make substitutions and stabilize the defense first.
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Twenty-two minutes into the game, Sporting Gijon still had no chance to counterattack. Instead, they were suppressed by Sevilla and out of breath.
Li Ang sighed, turned to Scott Rui and said, "Let Vermaelen warm up."
Scotry quickly ran to the bench and shouted to the Belgian, "Thomas, hurry up and warm up."
Vermaelen stood up immediately. Ever since Hierro was sent off with a red card, he has been waiting for the head coach's call. However, head coach Liang has no intention of replacing him. He has been anxious.
At this time, the coach's words made the Belgian young man excited. This will be his first appearance in an official game after moving to Sporting Gijon, and it will also be his first appearance in La Liga.
Li Ang kept his gaze on the court as time passed by.
In the 25th minute, Carlos fouled Carlitos in the backcourt, and Sevilla got a good opportunity to set the ball in the frontcourt.
Vermaelen had already finished his warm-up and returned. Li Ang glanced at the nervous Belgian boy, pointed to the court, and explained the precautions for playing.
On the field, Baptista took a free kick.
The football kicked by the Brazilian star was blocked by the wall, and then Renato shot again, but the kick was not powerful, and the football was held by Sporting Gijon goalkeeper Valencia.
Li Ang stopped talking and his eyes lit up.
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"Counterattack! Hurry up!" Captain Albertini shouted to Valencia.
Valencia didn't hesitate at all and launched a counterattack by throwing the ball vigorously.
Grosso got the ball, then passed it forward. Ribery, who retreated to his own half to receive the ball, turned around and kicked the ball to Modric, and then accelerated forward.
After Modric got the ball, he passed the ball forward directly.
As soon as Albertini got the ball, Gesuli came up to entangle him, trying to delay Sporting Gijon's counterattack.
The Italian veteran, who was desperately trying to protect the ball, quickly observed the situation on the field, gave up the idea of turning around and dribbling the ball directly, and passed the ball directly to Modric who came to meet him.
Modric did not stop the ball, but passed it directly to Di Natale in front. The latter also did not stop the ball, but rubbed the ball and passed it. The football drew an arc in the air and turned to the right.
Ivanovic has already appeared in that position. As a full-back, in today's game because Hierro was sent off, he rarely assisted. However, this time, Ivanovic realized that it was a good opportunity to counterattack.
Vicky's thrust was firm.
After stopping the ball with his chest, Ivanovic took big strides and dribbled the ball along the wing at high speed.
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Sevilla full-back Pablo rushed up from the side and made a sliding tackle.
Ivanovic suddenly stopped, passed Pablo, and then made a cross.
Diego Milito attracted the attention of Casteldo and Navarro from the front, but unexpectedly Di Natale rushed in. The small Italian forward made a powerful diving dive to the top!
Fortunately, Sevilla goalkeeper Esteban's reaction was quick, and Di Natale's header was a little too straight, so he slapped the football back.
The football was slapped back and flew to the other side of the goal.
There, Diego Milito, Casteldo and Navarro huddled together, all trying to hit the football, but no one could hit it.
The football bounced on the ground, and the three of them could only watch helplessly.
At this time, someone appeared like a ghost.
This is Ribery!
The French young man unloaded the football beautifully, and before anyone could react, he shot directly!
With such a close shot, the football flew straight to the goal and suddenly appeared in front of Esteban. There was nothing he could do about this shot!
The Sevilla goalkeeper didn't even have time to wave his hand, and the football flew past him and flew into the goal behind him!
PS: First update. February is about to pass. No matter what the reason is, the fact is that the update in February was very weak. March will rise from now on.
