"Incredible, why did Arthur pay attention at this time?"
"Are the rumors true?"
...
When the Arsenal roster appeared on the big screen, everyone was shocked. Xiao Ge did not appear in the starting roster at all. He was sitting on the bench. No one knew what Wenger was thinking, because except Xiao Ge
, except for Flamini who was injured, all the main players of Arsenal played.
"Is it true that Arthur and Xiao really have a conflict? Is it true that the Sun reported that Xiao was punished internally by Arthur?" Adams looked at Matthew in confusion and spoke in confusion.
"I don't know, but apart from the news about Xiao, Avril, and Emma, there hasn't been much movement in Arsenal during this period. I'm afraid it's hard to say, but this time Arthur asked Xiao to sit on the bench, it's really confusing."
Matthew was also skeptical and a little worried.
The same Arsenal fans and Xiao Ge fans felt a little uneasy in their hearts. Could it be that Wenger and Xiao Ge really have a conflict.
Before the game, The Sun reported that Xiao Ge's trip to Spain with Avril Lavigne would definitely anger the strict professors, and was the first to break the news about Xiao Ge's "difference" in the training ground. It even published an article that Xiao Ge was criticized by Wenger's internal staff.
News of punishment.
However, both Xiao Ge and Wenger came out to refute the rumors immediately, and everyone at Arsenal also expressed their disdain for the news that caused Arsenal's "civil unrest", so it did not cause much reaction. Now it is rare to see Xiao Ge sit down.
Being on the bench, and having had a truce before, is really unpredictable.
"Beep~~~"
No matter what, as Webb, who is said to be the first whistler in the Premier League, blew the whistle, the FA Cup semi-finals, West Ham United's home game against Arsenal, officially began.
Van Persie sent the ball to Cesc Fabregas' feet, and he and Henry immediately went forward. As a Premier League team, Arsenal always puts itself first.
After Fabregas got the ball, before he could rush forward with the ball, the opponent's Sheringham was already in front of him.
Sheringham grabbed the ball and quickly moved towards the ball without trying to hold back his body. He squeezed himself into the forward leaning side of Fabregas's body, and he was full of momentum in pressing the ball.
Fabregas was grabbed and bumped by the opponent, and he suddenly lost the rhythm of controlling the ball. He was constantly jostling with the opponent. Fabregas could not get rid of the opponent. He suddenly pulled to the side, followed by a turn and a pass.
Directly dodged Sheringham's big foot and sent the ball behind him.
Silva responded first, preparing to pass it to Pires, but before he could make a move, Zamora appeared in front of him with his big foot stretched out.
Silva had no choice but to dunk the ball away from the opponent's interception. Seeing the opponent pounce again, Silva also sent the ball behind him.
Similarly, after Toure received the ball, Benayoun had already caught up. Toure sent his big kick directly to the frontcourt, but was pushed out by Scaloni.
Silva once again took the ball in the midfield. Looking at the opponent's tight defense, he had no choice but to move the ball first, looking for opportunities. Zamora came over to press again. Silva had to choose to pass back again.
Arsenal's first wave of attacks was forced to be suppressed by the opponent's constant pressure, and the game quickly entered a fierce battle.
"Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
“gogogogogogogo!!!”
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The sky was full of noise. As the game started, two distinct shouts were heard at the scene. Every time Arsenal won the ball, West Ham United fans with huge lung capacity made anxious boos.
When West Ham United got the ball, it immediately aroused passionate cheers from the home team's fans, and the whole stadium exploded as West Ham United forced and intercepted the ball again and again.
After the kick-off, West Ham United was bound to win. Amid the incessant cheers from the fans at the scene, the home court was full of momentum. They intercepted layer by layer without hesitation and did not give the Arsenal players a comfortable space to get the ball.
Especially in the midfield battle, whether it is Cesc Fabregas or Pires, once they get the ball, West Ham United's big men will immediately attack with all their strength, just to prevent the Arsenal midfielder from passing the ball easily.
West Ham United's tactics are very simple. They must not let Arsenal play a smooth attack and drag the game into a physical battle. A melee is what they want.
Arsenal, on the other hand, uses quick passes to mobilize the opponent and create space. Moreover, they are not full of "hatred" for West Ham United like they did against Tottenham, so they do not get too involved physically with the opponent.
West Ham United's midfield is much stronger than Arsenal's, and their continuous running and interception are more decisive than Arsenal's. Their kicks are also ruthless, causing Arsenal a lot of trouble.
But even so, Arsenal still took the initiative on the field. In the eighth minute of the game, Arsenal won an excellent opportunity. Henry got the ball on the left and broke into the penalty area. Fletcher and Gabidon surrounded him.
He grabbed the ball, moved around, and created a space. After attracting the attention of the opponent's defense, he suddenly gave it to Hleb who cut inside.
"Oh! No!" "Shhhhhh"~~~
Hleb's shot hit the side netting, missing the chance to open the scoring for Arsenal.
In the 16th minute, Cesc Fabregas made a direct pass, and Van Persie formed a semi-lone goal. He didn't stop the ball at all, and just fired a volley with his left foot. Unfortunately, it was lifted over the crossbar by Cook.
In the 21st minute, Arsenal took a corner kick. Toure headed the ball to the back point. Henry followed up with a shovel shot that was close at hand, but it was also blocked by Benayoun standing at the edge of the post.
~~~
"Fall, fall!"
"Not enough, kid!"
"Go back and play in the mud!"
"Shhhhhhhhhhhh"~~~
"Foul, foul!"
"I've blinded you, you lackey!"
"Black whistle, black whistle!"
"Shhhhhhhhhhh"~~~
The roaring sound continued from the first second of the game. West Ham United's crazy pressing will inevitably bring about the problem of penalty size. Arsenal players fell to the ground many times under West Ham United's rough moves, but Webber today's
The penalty size is more in line with the home fans' views.
The sky was filled with boos. The West Ham fans booed the Arsenal players, while the Arsenal fans rushed towards Webb.
"ah!"
"Beep!"
In the 33rd minute of the game, Weber finally blew the whistle in his hand and took out a yellow card. At this time, Fabregas had already fallen in the penalty area.
After Cesc Fabregas cooperated with Van Persie to tear apart the opponent's defense, he dunked directly past Fletcher and entered the penalty area, just as a big gap was about to form. Fletcher's first kick was too fast and he had no time to stop it.
Just keep Fabregas.
"Penalty kick, this is a penalty kick!"
"Damn, what a terrible penalty!"
"Arsenal has won the best chance to score."~~~Everyone's focus was on Webb.
"**, how on earth did he get permission!"
"Idiot! Idiot referee! Idiot FA!"
"Free kick, how is this possible?!"~~~
"Referee, Cesc has entered the penalty area."
"It should have been a penalty, an absolute penalty, he hooked me inside the line."
"You can check with the linesman. He will definitely see that the side was completely empty just now and Cesc entered!"~~~
Seeing Webber put his finger on the penalty area line, Arsenal fans suddenly became unwilling to give up. Henry, Fabregas and Van Persie immediately surrounded Webber and complained.
"Beep beep beep"
"Before he entered the penalty area, the opponent had already taken a shot. There was no problem with the free kick."
Weber shook his head, pointed firmly to the sideline, and gave his final penalty.
"Fuck you!"
"Damn asshole!"
"Idiot, idiot!"
"Shhhhhhh"~~~
As the scene of Cesc Fabregas being fouled appeared on the big screen, the Arsenal fans seemed to be in a panic. The scene was clearly replayed on the big screen. Only after Fabregas entered the penalty area did Fletcher hook the ball.
He and Fabregas' supporting feet are already in the penalty area, and Weber's penalty is unconvincing.
"Why didn't he ask the linesman? It was definitely a penalty!"
Wenger rushed to the fourth official's side and protested to him extremely dissatisfied with Webber's penalty.
"This shouldn't be the case. Weber should have seen the ball."
"What's going on? Weber made several calls in the first half that are questionable."
"Will this change the situation on the field?"
"Webber makes West Ham United feel very confident."~~~
"What a terrible penalty. This ball is definitely a penalty. Maybe if Arsenal changes their jerseys, the result will be different." Matthew said with an annoyed look.
"It's really unfortunate. This is definitely not the level that a top referee should have." Adams also shook his head one after another.
No matter how dissatisfied the Arsenal players were, they still lost the expected penalty kick, but the free kick on the penalty area line was still extremely dangerous. Fortunately, Webber insisted on the penalty, otherwise there would be no chance this time.
"Will this break the deadlock for Arsenal?"
"The ball was within Thierry's range."
"Will Thierry break down West Ham United's tenacious defense?"~~~
When Henry stood in front of the ball, the camera captured Henry's every expression for the first time.
Henry took a breath and did not step back. His expression was not as serious as he expected. On the contrary, looking at West Ham United nervously lining up the wall, he seemed very relaxed, taking things lightly, and having the air of a general.
"Beep~~~" a whistle sounded.
Henry took a few steps, swung his right calf, exerted force, and the ball flew up quickly, quickly bypassing the wall.
"Oh oh oh oh oh oh"~~~ The Earlton Park stadium was full of exclamations.
The extremely tricky line, as fast as lightning, the ball quickly penetrated into the near corner.
The ball was brought closer, and Cook tried his best to open his body, but the ball still flew past his fingertips.
"No!!!"~~~The West Ham United fans behind the goal screamed as they watched the ball fly towards the net.
"Bang!!!"
"oh!!!"
"Damn!!!"
“Tough luck!!!”
"West Ham United is a team that steps on shit!"~~~
“Hoo yeah!!!”
"Huh, oh, I was scared to death."
"Damn! It's so thrilling!"
"God bless!"~~~
Henry's shot was too tricky and hit the post directly. After bouncing into the penalty area, he was also pushed to the touchline by a West Ham United player.
"Fuck!" "It's a little bit worse. West Ham United is really lucky." Xiao Ge, who was squatting on the seat, suddenly changed from joy to despair. He threw his arms in annoyance. He and his team members were helpless.
He fell down on the seat and muttered helplessly.
The Arsenal players on the field couldn't help but shake their heads, helpless as they watched themselves miss the goal again.
