Indeed, the shot just now was very dangerous, and Liverpool almost missed another goal. If Marseille fell behind by two goals, it would be really doomed.
The head coach of Marseille yelled crazily on the sidelines, venting his dissatisfaction. He hoped that the Marseille players could cheer up and fight against Liverpool so that they still have a chance, otherwise they would have to wait to be eliminated.
destiny.
The players of the Marseille team knew this better than anyone else. They did not want to be kicked out so easily. They longed for a bigger stage, so they immediately launched an attack and tried to score goals as soon as possible.
In the 23rd minute of the first half, that is, the seventh minute after Liverpool scored, Marseille launched a very threatening attack.
The trio of Marseille's defensive midfielders pressed forward collectively, and the three of them continued to play one-two and came to the edge of Liverpool's penalty area. Facing Mascherano's defense, Cana suddenly made a big move.
A long shot came from the front of the penalty area.
Kana's shot was sudden, but it really shocked the Liverpool defenders. Fortunately, the ball hit the Liverpool defenders, otherwise Reina would have been in trouble.
Just when the Liverpool fans were relaxing, Marseille's winger Ben Arfa caught the football player who changed direction, then dribbled the ball inside and dunked the oncoming Liverpool defender Joel Luka, and then directly stepped inside the penalty area.
Position to kick and volley.
There was a bang, roaring like thunder, and the football shot towards Liverpool's goal like lightning.
The ball was so fast that the Liverpool fans were shocked, while the Marseille fans raised their hands in the air and were ready to cheer.
Snap! Suddenly, Liverpool's goalkeeper Reina rushed out like a god, miraculously knocking the football out of the penalty area with both hands, blocking Ben Arfa's shot.
"Beautiful! Beautiful shot!" the local sports media in Marseille roared excitedly.
"Amazing save! Reina! Reina is possessed by the goalkeeper. Such a close save is world-class!" Sky Sports commentator Tim Laursen roared excitedly.
Counterattack! Liverpool's counterattack is coming.
Suddenly, the Marseille fans at the scene were shocked and their faces were pale, because they saw that Liverpool was about to counterattack. It was dangerous, this was very dangerous, because Marseille was attacking crazily and their backcourt was very empty.
The football rolled to Xavi Alonso's feet. The guy immediately turned around. There was no one around him. This was definitely a good opportunity to counterattack.
Marseille's backcourt was empty, which was an excellent opportunity to counterattack. So, this time, Xabi Alonso directly passed Qiu Ze, made a long pass, and passed the football directly to Fernando in the frontcourt?
Torres.
At this time, Fernando Torres is empty. He should be able to easily win the ball. This is really a very good counterattack opportunity.
Seeing Xabi Alonso passing the ball, the Marseille players immediately returned to defense crazily, especially the defensive players in the backcourt. Zubair quickly retreated towards the penalty area, while Hilton rushed towards
Fernando Torres, he group interfered with Fernando Torres.
Of course, the most ideal effect is to cut off the football directly and prevent Fernando Torres from getting the football.
"Go back to defense! Hurry back to defense! Don't concede the ball again!" The head coach of Marseille was horrified. He roared at the top of his lungs, hoping that the team could defend. At this time, Marseille
The team really can't concede any more goals.
"It's dangerous! The Marseille team is in danger! The Liverpool people's counterattack is coming. It's very dangerous now." The commentator of the local sports station in Marseille said nervously.
"Get it! Fernando Torres grabbed the ball before Hilton came up, opportunity! An excellent opportunity for Liverpool." Sky Sports commentator Tim Laursen roared.
"Beautiful! Beautiful stoppage, Fernando Torres is great, he passed Hilton who rushed up, and he went directly to the penalty area of the French Marseille team, opportunity!" Sky Sports commentator Gary Lineker
I also roared very excitedly.
Fernando Torres noticed Hilton rushing up at high speed. Therefore, Fernando Torres did not stop the ball as usual. Instead, he stretched out his leg and pushed the football forward before Hilton rushed up. The football immediately bounced upward.
It passed over the head of Hilton who was rushing up and rolled behind him.
At the same time, Fernando Torres accelerated suddenly, rushed past Hilton, and directly chased the fast-moving football.
Fernando Torres passed Hilton, and now there is a smooth road in front of them. There is an open space in front of the penalty area. Now there are only Marseille center back Zubar and goalkeeper Mandanda in front of him.
Opportunity! The Liverpool fans in Anfield Stadium were very excited. They sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" and they were looking forward to scoring.
At this time, Zubar faced a difficult choice. Should he go up? Or should he stay in the penalty area? This choice is very difficult.
At this moment, Marseille goalkeeper Mandanda roared loudly: "Block! Block it, I'm in the penalty area!"
Listening to goalkeeper Mandanda's call, Zubal didn't hesitate at all and immediately rushed out wildly, rushing towards Spanish forward Fernando Torres.
Seeing Zubal rushing forward, Fernando Torres suddenly threw the ball diagonally in front of him, preparing to accelerate and change direction to pass Zubal.
However, Zubal seemed to have been prepared for it. He also quickly changed direction and blocked Fernando Torres' path. Fernando Torres was shocked, dragged back the heel of his right foot and suddenly knocked the football in the opposite direction, making an emergency stop.
It changed direction for the second time and broke through Zubar.
Fernando Torres immediately entered the Marseille penalty area and prepared to volley directly in the penalty area.
However, the ball was a little too big for him, and the ball was directly held in the arms of Marseille goalkeeper Mandanda, who was attacking madly.
"Taken out of the tiger's mouth! Mandanda, great! Well done! Beautiful!" The commentator of the local TV station in Marseille roared with excitement, and he felt as if the blood in his body was about to burst out.
The Marseille fans at the scene were even more excited. They roared crazily, jumped up with excitement, and shouted the name of Marseille goalkeeper Mandanda crazily. They were so excited.
"Oops! This is a slightly better shot. Fernando Torres was too careless this time. It seems that the opportunity came too easily." Sky Sports commentator Tim Laursen saw the opportunity being wasted and he said
So sighed.
"Yes, this opportunity is really a pity. It was so close! Fernando Torres almost killed the suspense of this game. Unfortunately, it was too reckless." Sky Sports commentator Gary Rein
Kerr also felt extremely sorry.
On the sidelines, Liverpool's head coach Rafael Benitez felt extremely regretful after seeing the ball again. What a great opportunity, but it was a pity that he did not seize it. What a pity.
Fernando Torres seemed to feel that he was a little ashamed of his Liverpool teammates. He immediately turned around and apologized to his Liverpool teammates. The goal was indeed his own fault. This goal was a mistake that should not have qualified. The Liverpool players felt very
Normally, no one can guarantee that they will never make mistakes. Liverpool's players said not to care, there are plenty of opportunities.
During this period, the two sides went back and forth, attacking really fiercely. Both sides created some opportunities, but neither of them took advantage of them. At the end of the first half, Liverpool led by one goal. However, at the beginning of the second half, Marseille
The team launched a very threatening attack.
After receiving the ball, the defensive general Cana of the Marseille team did not give the football directly out as before, but suddenly dribbled the ball forward at a high speed. This made the Red Army Liverpool's defense suddenly a little tight. The Red Army Liverpool midfielder Qiu Ze immediately
Pounced on him like crazy.
Killing Machine Cana saw Qiu Ze rushing out crazily. He immediately dunked the football with his feet and moved laterally to avoid the rushing Qiu Ze. However, Qiu Ze did not give up and rushed forward crazily.
Seeing Qiu Ze's tenacity and speed, Kana did not have the confidence to pass Qiu Aze, so he stopped sticking to the ball and directly pushed the ball to Ben Alpha on the right. Seeing Ben Alpha of Marseille receiving the ball, the forward line
Niang immediately retreated to catch the ball.
Red Army Liverpool's full-back Luke Jansch immediately followed up and stayed close to Marseille's forward Niang, preventing Marseille's center from receiving the ball and turning around.
Marseille winger Ben Arfa caught the ball and broke through with the ball at high speed, directly passing Liverpool winger Arshavin.
The Marseille fans at the scene cheered for Ben Arfa. They need to score goals, otherwise they will face elimination.
At this time, Red Army Liverpool full-back Luke Jansch immediately followed Marseille forward Niang because he saw Ben Arfa dribbling the ball at high speed and making a passing posture, and that posture happened to be passed to Marseille forward Niang.
, so he had to become nervous.
However, at this moment, Marseille new star Ben Alfa's raised left leg suddenly pressed down quickly, and he pushed the football to the front of the wing. The football passed directly from Marseille striker Niang and Red Army Liverpool full-back Luke Young.
It rolled past them quickly and rolled behind them.
Red Army Liverpool full-back Luke Young was shocked. He immediately turned around and rushed towards the football. However, just as he turned around, Ben Arfa quickly passed by him like a bolt of lightning, chasing the football, and then
Cut in quickly.
The players and fans of the Red Army and Liverpool suddenly became nervous. The center back of the Red Army Liverpool, Joel Luca, immediately pounced on him and blocked Ben Alpha.
"Oh, an opportunity, an opportunity for Marseille, France!" Sky Sports commentator Tim Laursen suddenly exclaimed crazily.
In the middle of the penalty area, Cana moved forward crazily, and Carragher beside him quickly followed Cana and rushed towards the goal.
Ben Arfa dribbled the ball and cut inside. When he saw Joel Luka making a crazy save, Cana, who was making a crazy advance in the middle, suddenly stopped and retreated!
"This is a rare opportunity!" thought all the Maasai people present.