Xiao Ge spent two tense days in an environment of ice and fire, and was about to leave for Amsterdam. The FA also made internal penalties for the last round of conflicts between Arsenal and West Ham United. Among them, Esser
Lin was suspended for seven games and fined 10,000 pounds, while Campbell and Haywood were suspended for five games and fined 8,000 pounds. Xiao Ge and Gabiton were not fined additionally, and were suspended for three league games and fined 5,000 pounds.
However, in order to allow Arsenal to better prepare for the Champions League, this decision was not announced immediately.
Among them, Xiao Ge's punishment was the most controversial in the internal discussion because he knocked Heywood and Gabiton to the ground continuously during the conflict, so some people thought that the punishment was too light. However, Wenger pointed out in his written explanation that Xiao Ge was talented
He is 17 years old, and suffered a major violation on the field, and the kicking of Gabidon was also actively provoked by Gabidon. Therefore, the Football Association did not impose additional penalties on Xiao Ge.
The two enemies of the Premier League, Wenger and Ferguson, also supported each other during this period. During Manchester United's home game against Blackburn Rovers, Ferguson was booed by radical fans, and some fans even asked Ferguson to be dismissed. Wenger responded immediately.
Ferguson supports it and believes that any team's performance will always have ups and downs, and fans should respect Ferguson's contributions to Manchester United.
Ferguson also explained Wenger's roaring words after the game, saying that no coach could stand his players being physically attacked, and Wenger's behavior was understandable.
At this time, the attention of various media has also shifted from domestic to the Champions League. Arsenal played Ajax in the second round of the Champions League group stage. In Group B, the two teams are the strongest, so it is a direct match.
The first opponent in the group, so Arsenal will definitely strive for victory in the away game. Similarly, Ajax cannot accept defeat at their home court, because they have been tied by Braga before. If they want to win
To have the advantage of qualifying, we must win Arsenal as much as possible at home.
Although Arsenal's strength is strong this season, they suffered from player injuries before the game, and Ajax has an advantage over British teams and Arsenal historically.
Before the game, BBC made a preview: Ajax and Arsenal have met six times in European competitions in history. The first time was in the 1969-70 season. Arsenal won the Common Market Cup (the predecessor of the UEFA Cup) with a total score of 3:1.
Eliminated Ajax. Two seasons later, Ajax eliminated Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and took revenge. Ajax faced English teams at home eight times, with 5 wins and 2 draws.
1 loss, the only loss was to Tottenham on September 16, 1981. Overall, Ajax had 6 wins and 5 losses against English teams. Ajax’s last victory over an English team was in the 197980 season championship
Defeated Nottingham Forest in the cup semi-finals.
Arsenal has challenged Dutch teams away from home five times in history, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses. The away win against Eindhoven in 2002 was the only victory. Arsenal has played against Dutch teams 10 times in history, with 3 wins.
4 draws and 3 losses. The last time they lost to a Dutch team was 33 years ago, when Ajax defeated Arsenal 1:0 at Highbury in the 1972 Champions League quarter-finals.
Ajax have not lost to Arsenal in their last five European matches. But Ajax have also not won in their last four games against English teams. Arsenal have lost their last six games against Dutch sides.
remained undefeated.
Therefore, this game is considered to be a battle between the dragon and the tiger. Both are good at technology and control the scene. This game will be a grand event that fans are looking forward to.
The Arsenal team who arrived in Amsterdam began to adapt to the training on the court, but at this time Wenger had already received bad news. Henry's injury recurred during the examination in the last game, and he may no longer be able to play in this game.
He played in the game. At the same time, Pires and Laurent were also injured and could not play. Fortunately, Ljungberg could still play, otherwise Arsenal's players would be stretched thin now.
At around six o'clock in the evening, Wenger rushed to the Amsterdam Stadium with his players. With the arrival of Arsenal's players, a huge noise broke out outside the Amsterdam Stadium, and various insulting slogans were shouted at them.
Arsenal players were dancing, and one of them said to Xiao Ge, "Go back to your prison, you executioner."
But at this time, Xiao Ge's courage had been perfected. He secretly raised his middle finger to the fan and walked into the stadium leisurely talking and laughing with Fabregas.
After Wenger came back from the pre-match press conference, he immediately announced the starting lineup for the game. Xiao Ge served as the center, with Bergkamp behind him, Hleb and Ljungberg on the left and right, and Fora.
Mini and Cesc Fabregas partnered in the middle, with Ashley Cole, Toure, Campbell, Eboue and Almunia behind him to replace Lehmann, who was still suspended.
"In the midfield, they use 433. As long as we contain Ajax's midfielder in this game, we can control the situation. And they are a technical team, so you try to take advantage of your possession of the ball, understand.
"Wenger urged again.
Ajax head coach Blind also announced his starting lineup: Funk, Grigla, Vermeulen, Emmanuelsson, Garacek, Pienaar, De Jong, Lindenberg,
Boccari, Charisteas, and Babel used a 433 offensive lineup.
Under the leadership of Bergkamp, the Arsenal players entered the Amsterdam Stadium, which can accommodate more than 50,000 people. The huge roar was chilling, but these are all accustomed to professional players. As the referee whistled
The second round of the Champions League group stage officially begins.
Charisteas quickly sent the ball to Babel's feet, and Babel sent the ball to the midfielder, and Ajax began to organize the attack.
Ajax is not known for its technical sophistication, but the tactical quality and cooperation of their players are indeed superior. Soon Babel got the ball on the left, and his skills, breakthroughs and speed were not inferior to Robben's. Soon Eboue
Babel pushed and pushed him away, and he broke through into the penalty area.
Babel glanced around and saw a gap. He didn't choose to pass the ball. He rushed to the goal before Toure came to block it, but he failed to block it and the ball flew into the stands. To Ajax's surprise
The narrator sighed.
Soon Arsenal launched a counterattack. Toure dribbled the ball from the backcourt, encountered Babel's interception, and sent the ball to Flamini's feet. He dribbled the ball near the center circle and came to the frontcourt to deliver the ball.
At the feet of Cesc Fabregas, who was in a higher position. After Fabregas got the ball, he passed two defenders of the opponent in a row and sent the ball to the feet of Bergkamp, who was in a better position. Bergkamp also
Without stopping the ball, he turned his body slightly, and the ball hit the ball from Emmanuelson's crotch to the feet of Xiao Ge in the middle. He quickly pulled up as if to respond.
After Xiao Ge got the ball, he faced Vermeulen's defense. He made a smooth move and seemed to pass Vermeulen directly. Then he dunked his foot again and quickly pulled the ball back. Then, De Jong couldn't react in time with his left foot.
With a slight pick, the ball passed Ajax's entire defense line.
At this time, due to Bergkamp's pull, a big gap appeared on the left side of Vermeulen. Ljungberg's yellow figure had already caught up with him and quickly got rid of Garacek.
He caught the ball in a wide gap and rushed forward, forming a single shot, directly facing Funk.
"gooooooooo~~~l, Ljungberg, Ljungberg, the first goal of this season opened the door to victory for us." Senk's excited voice resounded over the Amsterdam Stadium, instantly making people from far away
The Arsenal fans who came were very excited.
"Thank you, Xiao." Ljungberg thanked Xiao Ge and hugged him. Ljungberg was injured this season and his performance was indeed not as good as in previous seasons.
In the fifth minute of the game, Arsenal took the lead thanks to Ljungberg's goal, and Wenger's solemn face finally relaxed a little.
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