Teammates all know that Dynamo Kyiv is Shevchenko's old club, so when Shevchenko helped the team seal the victory, Larson walked over and just touched his head, and other players also used calm methods one after another.
Come and congratulate him for scoring.
The stadium fell silent, and the home team fans looked a little frustrated.
The group stage got off to a good start. Even Barcelona, the favorite to qualify, was defeated by them in the away game. It was expected that they would face the Premier League team at home and get 3 points.
But looking at the whole game, there were only a handful of Dynamo Kiev's truly threatening attacks. The closest thing to scoring was Kaladze's header at the beginning. In the second half, Rebrov's long shot was beautiful, but the distance was too far.
It is far away, giving the goalkeeper enough time to react, and it is not too threatening.
Aldrich used two more substitutions to consume time. When the game was over, he calmly walked towards Lobanovsky. Although he had won, he did not show any arrogance.
After the two shook hands, Aldridge turned and walked into the tunnel.
Millwall's players breathed a sigh of relief at the end of the game and then roared.
This uncomfortable and hard-working game for them was finally over, and they got the result they wanted!
3 points, occupying the top spot in the group.
The other two teams in the same group, Barcelona played away games, but only received a draw in Eindhoven.
Barcelona has only one point, and the situation of the favorites to qualify is in danger.
At the post-game press conference, Aldridge looked calm, but there was a sense of pride in his words.
"We achieved a great victory. The players not only defeated excellent opponents on the court, but they also defeated themselves. In such unsuitable weather and venue conditions, they need more mental temperament to win.
Overcoming the disadvantages, I am very happy that they did it. Today's victory is very important for Millwall. I don't mean the group standings, but this group of players will make new improvements after experiencing this game.
Help them become more mature and make Millwall stronger."
Since Millwall is the Premier League champion, although Dynamo Kyiv has the advantage of home court, it is not the champion of the mainstream European leagues after all. Therefore, before the game, the outside world believed that Millwall was the favorite to win. This is why Odri
Qi has always emphasized that Millwall is not the favorite and must keep a low profile to face the match.
Therefore, after the game, the reporters did not think there was any surprise. Millwall won the game and Dynamo Kiev, which is not a great achievement.
After all, the Lions’ player roster is clear at a glance. How many Dynamo Kyiv players’ names are well known to mainstream European media? It’s good to have heard of them.
No one cares about Dynamo Kyiv. A reporter asked: "Millwall has taken the initiative to qualify, but in these two group matches. We have not seen Millwall in the Premier League. As a coach, do you think
Don’t you want to showcase the team on the European stage?”
Aldrich replied calmly: "First, we have won two consecutive games, and our destiny is in our hands. But this is not an absolute advantage, and it can even be ignored. Next, we have to play Barcelona in back-to-back rounds. If our performance is not good,
Well, maybe after these two games, we will no longer have the so-called initiative. Second, I am not a static head coach. I will make decisions based on the team, opponents, environment and other factors.
We set up our troops and stepped onto the stage of the Champions League. Every minute, we showed ourselves, not just the skills and tactics themselves, but also our mental outlook, fan culture, club tradition, etc. We won, and this
The most important thing is that when facing strong teams like PSV and Dynamo Kiev, I will only choose the most suitable tactical style, not what the outside world wants to see most. No one can influence me on this point.
"
The reporters at the scene were a little discouraged.
To be honest, if they hadn't studied Millwall's game last season, I'm afraid they wouldn't have high expectations for Millwall at all.
The expectations of the outside world are not Millwall winning per se.
They just want to see passionate football matches.
As long as the game is overwhelming, even if Millwall loses, it will be the center of attention and there will be a topic to talk about.
In a game like today, which is dull and lacks creativity and highlights, what's the point of Millwall's two-goal away win over Dynamo Kiev?
On the stage of the Champions League, there are many teams that are far more influential and famous than Millwall. If Millwall cannot play in style and make the game more exciting and ups and downs, unless they can finally achieve unexpected results, they will not be able to win.
He is just a walk-on on this stage, singing on the stage with the real wealthy protagonists.
Except for the media in England, the mainstream media in other countries' enthusiasm for Millwall suddenly dissipated.
After watching two of their Champions League group matches, they won, but there was no litmus test for the quality of the team.
The scene was not unrestrained enough, and the only thing people looked forward to was the showdown between Millwall and Barcelona in the third and fourth round of the group stage.
It was already the second day that Aldridge led the team back to London. The exhausted players were feeling dizzy after returning from a long journey. Aldridge had to give them an extra day off and let them go home and have a good rest.
This situation is really worrying.
I am lucky this year. I will go to Ukraine in October. If I visit Ukraine in the last two rounds of the group stage, I wonder if the crazy lion will become an ice lion in the ice and snow.
When Aldridge thinks about the future expansion of the Champions League, he is more likely to go to Northern Europe and further east to Russia to play in the Champions League. This journey is too much for even people who don't play football like him.
During the weekend league match against newly promoted Bolton Wanderers, Aldridge was almost pissed to death by Ferdinand!
During the Champions League game in midweek, Aldridge brought in two substitute central defenders just to be on the safe side. At the last moment, Materazzi came on to consume time, and Ferdinand spent 90 minutes on the bench.
We played against Bolton on the weekend and the main players rested. The two central defenders were Materazzi and Ferdinand.
As a result, Ferdinand, who was on the court, entered a state of sleepwalking from the beginning!
From the beginning, Bolton relied on luck to hit a long shot, which hit Ferdinand and hit the bottom line. It was nothing more than a corner kick to the opponent.
As a result, Bolton took a corner kick and Ferdinand headed the ball into his own goal.
Aldridge really didn't want to put too much psychological pressure on the other party. After all, he was not yet 19 years old.
However, dangers continued in front of the goal in the next twenty minutes, and Ferdinand gave his opponent another penalty kick.
Aldridge stood on the sidelines with his hands on his hips. After Bolton scored the penalty kick, he immediately called Ferdinand in front of him.
Ferdinand remained sullen and silent, probably even feeling ashamed to see others.
"Leo, if I take you off now, you will not be able to hold your head high in the team and you will feel uncomfortable. It is now 27 minutes and we are two goals behind at home. It is impossible for me to give up the game, but Bolton really have the courage today.
If you have to play against us, your position will be tested. Tell me now, do you still want to stay on the court?"
Ferdinand said solemnly: "Boss, I will adjust my condition and I will not make any mistakes again!"
"Don't tell me this, just tell me, do you still want to play?"
"think."
"Louder."
"think!"
"Go back and cheer up. An own goal plus a penalty kick will make you worried. Act like a man. I won't replace you before the end of the game unless you actively apply, but just stay on the court.
It's not enough, you have to prove it to your teammates. Let your teammates trust you!"
Ferdinand finally regained consciousness and gradually entered the game state after running back. However, this late entry into the state caused Millwall to fall behind by two goals at home.
Aldridge really felt that it was too tiring to direct the bench lineup to play games.
"Andy, Andy! Come back and defend!"
"Michael, tell Damien not to always take the ball to the blind corner, be patient and cooperate with your teammates, and tell him it was me who said that!"
Since Lampard and Nedvěd are resting, and Pirlo has not recovered from injury, Aldridge played a 442 formation today.
Letting Duff and Van der Meyde play as wingers is a bit of a stretch for them now, both of whom are only 18 years old.
In order to let them have defensive awareness and develop defensive skills, let them play as wing midfielders first.
Gattuso and Ballack form a double midfielder, and the double forwards are Trezeguet and Ruud van Nistelrooy, who did not play in midweek.
After losing points in the first few rounds of the Premier League, Aldridge felt that his requirements for Duff and Van der Meyde were too high. They had to take care of both defense and the work of modern wingers. They broke away in the middle of the game.
Developed a team tactical system.
My subconsciously high expectations for them were actually wrong.
So let them do relatively simple tasks in the game. They will be more competent and at least they can play together with their teammates.
The modern winger's activity area is too large, and they must not be able to find the feeling yet. The full midfielder is simpler. He can retreat defensively, attack the side, and occasionally penetrate the middle when there is a lot of space.
At the end of the first half, Millwall was still two goals behind.
However, in the second half, as Ferdinand no longer became a hidden danger in the defense, Duff and Van der Meyde became more active on the two wings, allowing Millwall's offense to become higher and higher.
Aldridge watched from the sidelines as Van der Meyde and Duff dribbled the ball along the left and right sides and then passed down the field. He nodded secretly. The two 18-year-old newcomers began to find a feel on the court and became more and more confident.
Controlling the ball in a small area is a good proof.
His body is still a bit weak, and if he doesn't rely on his foot skills in a head-on confrontation, he will basically be knocked away by Bolton's players.
As the two wide players gradually showed their power, Millwall began to take advantage.
In the 71st minute of the game, Van der Meyde made a pass from the right and Trezeguet scored with a header to get Millwall back a goal.
After the goal, the team's morale soared, and the offensive was so intense that Bolton began to retreat thirty yards in front of the goal.
Duff broke through from the wing and caused a foul. Van der Meyde took the free kick and passed it. Neal nodded the ball in front, and Ferdinand in front of the goal took over and headed the ball into Bolton's goal.
After scoring this goal, Ferdinand could finally hold his head high. There were less than four minutes left in the game. After scoring, he immediately ran back with the ball in his arms. His teammates were also united in staging a comeback.
Aldridge was still on the sidelines with his arms crossed and his eyes firm.
Bolton retreats across the board, Millwall's entire army presses forward!
When the stoppage time of the game expired, Millwall had another corner kick.
Bolton coach Colin Todd raised his hands in protest at the referee, believing the game should be over.
At the same time, Todd yelled at the fourth official.
"Thirty seconds of stoppage time have passed. How much more time will it take? How long? Does it have to be that Millwall scores another goal before the game ends?!"
Aldridge stood aside and just stared in the direction of Bolton's goal with a serious face.
The crowds of people made me dizzy.
Van der Meyde took a corner kick and the ball flew to the back point. Mills scrambled to find the landing spot and then headed the ball across the middle!
Damn it, what kind of ferry is this?
When others ferry, the ball comes from the sky; when he ferries, the ball hits the ground.
But the Bolton players were so frightened that the ball bounced on the ground in the penalty area, and then someone kicked it. The fans behind the goal stood up and waved their arms excitedly.
The ball went in!
Aldridge rushed into the court and jumped up and down, clapping and then pumping his fists in an extremely excited manner.
Although the winner is the newly promoted team, coming back from a two-goal deficit is a great morale booster.
The player who ran out from the crowd to celebrate was Ruud van Nistelrooy. Anyway, he didn’t know what was going on. The ball obviously didn’t bounce in his direction, but it bounced in the penalty area and bumped into someone.
, and then it appeared at his feet out of nowhere, and he kicked it without even thinking about it, and he actually got in!
Ferdinand held Fanny's head and kissed it.
With this decisive victory, Ferdinand, who was sleepwalking after the start, finally relieved all his mental pressure.
