At this point in the game, the probing between England and the Netherlands has long passed, and both sides have reached the stage where their bayonets are seeing red!
However, how should I put it? Due to the well-organized and targeted tactics before the game, although outsiders were generally optimistic about the Netherlands before the game, in fact, in this game, whether it was the score or the situation on the field, the Netherlands had the upper hand.
But it's England!
No, as the game went on, England gradually gave up on the conservatism they had when they first took the lead, and boldly set up their own front line to defend the Dutch team, starting from the front of the Dutch team's penalty area!
After finally getting the ball near the halfway line, before I knew it, the Dutch team had not passed their own half for 10 minutes!
It may also be that the advantage of the previous 10 minutes made the England team a little forgetful. During this press, the England defense, or to be more precise, Ashley Cole, who had previously assisted Li Yi, accidentally made a mistake.
A reckless mistake!
Seeing Gerrard and Downing surrounding Sneijder, who was mainly playing on the right side in this game, Sneijder was already at the end of his strength. If he added more strength, he might achieve a miracle. Ashley Cole gave up his
Defensive position, inserted from the backcourt, and participated in the team surrounding Sneijder!
However, how should I put it? Although Sneijder is far from reaching the peak of his career in 10 years and the invincible competitive state, he still has three points to break the ship, let alone Sneijder is far from being a broken ship!
Therefore, even if he did not do it intentionally, after seeing that he had attracted a double team from Gerrard and Tangning, Sneijder actually not only did not panic at all, but instead used a little trick to trick him, and this
The trick is none other than making it look like you can't protect the ball, can't see your teammates, and are about to make a mistake![
After leading Tangning and Gerrard to take a few steps towards the wing, and completely taking the two of them into their own defensive positions, he saw that Van der Vaart had lived up to his hopes and came not far behind him.
Preparing to respond, Sneijder feinted a shot with his right foot on the ball, pretending to pass forward, and then handed the ball to Van der Vaart who was in the middle behind him!
However, just when Sneijder was about to touch the ball with his left foot and was about to knock the ball to Van der Vaart, Sneijder suddenly changed his attention!
The change of mind does not mean that Sneijder's self-confidence is abnormally inflated, thinking that he can challenge the n and pass the England players who are guarding him. The reason why he changed his mind is that Sneijder, who has an absolutely wide field of vision on the court, turned around.
At the moment when he passed the ball, he noticed Ashley Cole breaking away from his defensive position and running towards him!
Ashley Cole, as England's left back, actually wanted to run across half-court to grab the ball at his feet. Seeing this situation, Sneijder's first thought was that the Netherlands had a chance!
Yes, the Dutch team really has a chance! You said that because England completely suppressed the Dutch team in a short period of time, the defense almost reached half-time, and now Ashley Cole has recklessly lost his defensive position.
After half-time, isn't there a chance? Even a blind person can see that after Ashley Cole left, England's left corridor is like stripping off its clothes, showing itself to the world as an outstanding midfield master.
, what reason does Sneijder have for not seeing it?
Tangning slightly leaned back against Tangning who was again putting pressure on him from behind. Sneijder once again ran 3 or 4 steps toward the sideline in an awkward manner.
Falling down, falling down! Sneijder is about to be captured!
Seeing Sneijder squeezed out several meters by him, regardless of whether it was Tangning or Ashley Cole who was inserted from behind, all that was left in his mind at this moment were these thoughts!
And this thought also made them ignore it. Why did Sneijder insist on dribbling instead of passing the ball when they were robbed him like this?
It was this oversight that led to what happened next!
Through the corner of his eye, he saw Ashley Cole falling into the trap he had set for England step by step, just as he had planned. At this moment, his purpose was already answered, and he knew that he would really have to pass the ball if he didn't pass the ball.
Sneijder, who had lost the ball, didn't hesitate anymore! He flew sideways, pretending to be completely crushed by the England defenders, and before his eyes, Sneijder was about to give up the ball to his feet!
However, just when Ashley Cole thought he had succeeded in stealing the ball, Sneijder did something magical. He handled the ball at his feet while he was in the end!
Seeing Sneijder turning sideways and handing the ball to Van der Vaart not far away, Ashley Cole had already discovered that before he could even think about whether he should rush forward and continue the press to the end.
After leaving, Van der Vaart, who was in the empty corridor, didn't give the former any thought at all. He kicked the ball very decisively and kicked the ball towards the England half!
Well, as a defender, after seeing Van der Vaart's choice, Ashley Cole finally realized what he was worried about when he was pressing before - yes, that's right.
It was the gap behind him after he left!
After seeing him leave, there was already a tacit understanding in the club that Terry should fill his place. As soon as he turned around, Ashley Cole had thoughts of death! [
What happened on the court?
Terry didn't cover for Ashley Cole?
This is not the case. After all, as mentioned above, as a teammate of Ashley Cole, he has been partnered with the former for a long time. When he is usually in the club, Terry has to wipe out Ashley Cole when he has nothing to do.
Asshole, this time too!
So, now that Terry has filled in, what's the problem?
Well, there is actually not only a problem here, but a big problem! Because the ball passed by Van der Vaart was not at all the empty right wing after Ashley Cole left, but a direct pass.
Smartly found Ruud van Nistelrooy on the front line!
In normal times, who is responsible for guarding Nistelrooy? Terry?
Where is Terry now? Seeing Ashley Cole's ungrateful forward move, Kuyt ran to the right wing after Ashley Cole left. Terry immediately followed Kuyt.
, went to the right road!
To put it simply, the real situation on the court at this time is that in order to wipe Ashley Cole's butt, Terry's original defensive area unknowingly leaked out, and the Dutch team was very precise this time, catching
Living!
Watching Ruud van Nistelrooy press Rio Ferdinand 2 or 3 meters, take the ball into his own penalty area, show his true qualities as a shooter, and calmly put the ball into his own goal, Li Yi shook his head in frustration!
With the last glimmer of hope again, he turned his head to the far end linesman's position. Li Yi shook his head even more depressedly. Although he hadn't watched the slow-motion replay yet, he didn't know if Ruud Van Nistelrooy's ball was actually offside, but since it was here,
The linesman didn't say anything yet, which means that even if Van Nistelrooy was actually offside, the goal was still valid!
Including injury time, the first half was only about 1 minute away. The goal was conceded during this period. To be honest, England was really depressed!
"goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool, Van Nistelrooy goooooooooooooooool! 1 to 1! Van Nistelrooy, at the end of the first half, used a beautiful counter-offside move to equalize the score!
Next, the Dutch team played well in the second half! After all, England inhumanely grabbed the recently bereaved Bollaruz and chased him fiercely in this game. It could only be temporary. I firmly believe that after 15 minutes of intermission,
After the adjustment, the Dutch team will definitely make up for this loophole. By then, England will no longer be able to play as well as it did in the first half. In other words, without falling behind in the score, the second half will be over.
It’s time for the Dutch team to show their talents!”