"Hello everyone, the 13th round of the Premier League's focus battle, Leeds United vs. Millwall, is about to begin. This is really a young contest. There is only one player over 30 years old in the starting lineup of the two teams. The oldest is three
Ten-year-old Radebe, Leeds United is ranked third in the league, 10 points behind their opponent today, the defending Premier League champion Millwall. Of course they want to beat Millwall at home to shorten the points.
gap, and at the same time can regain the second position in the league standings. This situation is also the result that their mortal enemy Manchester United hopes to see most. It has to be said that Manchester United and Arsenal must also be paying attention to this game. Arsenal
Having been bloodbathed by Millwall in the first half of the league, Manchester United definitely hopes that when they play against Millwall, the points gap between the two teams will preferably remain in single digits..."
The blue-white battle on the court today really gave people a very positive visual sense. The players were high-spirited and a youthful storm seemed to be brewing on the court.
Standing on the sidelines, Aldridge glanced at the Leeds United players one by one, and his chances of winning the game increased by one point.
Why?
Because the opponent's starting lineup gave Aldrich only one feeling: Yelang is arrogant!
On the back line, the two full-backs are both full-backs with strong assist ability. Hart and Kelly were born as forwards in their early years. They also played as full-backs before. This kind of full-back has a strong ability to assist. But the problem is,
What to do about defense?
In the midfield line, Bresciano, Bowyer, Cahill, Cahill should play as an attacking midfielder, and can act as a shadow forward in the offense to assist Smith. But there is not even a purely defensive midfielder in the midfield!
In the first 12 rounds of the league, Leeds United played very well, with a devastating offensive storm, and a wave of consecutive wins that was even more jaw-dropping. It is estimated that the league ranking and the good record that exceeded expectations made O'Reilly's mentality unbalanced.
He may have forgotten how the one win and one draw against Millwall last season came from and what did it rely on? It was definitely not a brave attack, but an ultimate defensive counterattack!
As soon as the game started, Leeds United began to launch a frantic attack, overwhelming Millwall, which lasted for 5 minutes. Within 5 minutes, they had 6 shots!
The Leeds United fans in the stands cheered for joy. The game entered the rhythm they expected from the beginning.
Leeds United, my beloved white rose, well done!
O'Reilly was a little annoyed that none of his 6 shots hit the goal frame, but the team was able to create opportunities, proving that the team had an advantage. He inadvertently glanced at Aldrich, who was not far away, and the opponent was calm.
Xian clasped his hands behind his back and wasn't in any hurry.
Should Aldridge be anxious?
Of course not. When playing away games, the team must be given some time to get into the game. Moreover, it is a pre-match tactic to take back the ball first at the beginning. This is the completely opposite tactical arrangement to attacking AC Milan at the beginning of the game.
What's more, almost all of Leeds United's 6 shots were rush shots. The players ran into position and took off directly without doing the next step. The quality of the shots can be imagined. The team's defense did not expose the big space and give the opponent an absolute advantage.
If Aldridge gets angry before the best opportunity, his job as a coach these past few years will be in vain.
He was still a little happy at the moment.
If you don't give Leeds United some sweeteners, how can the other side show their destiny obediently?
In the 7th minute of the game, when Kelly, a full-back who was a forward, came up with an assist to pass Zambrotta, Zambrotta stole the ball without hesitation and succeeded.
Leeds United's defense was empty, with only three players in the second half, two central defenders and a goalkeeper.
Gianluca Zambrotta didn't care and passed the ball directly to Ronaldinho.
As soon as Ronaldinho got the ball, the situation on the field completely changed.
When Grenjaer broke through with the ball, it was a great visual shock, as if the entire stadium was going backwards, and as soon as Ronaldinho took the ball, it was like a track and field race was being staged on the football field.
The players wearing blue clothing obviously run much faster than the players wearing white clothing.
Nedved, Henry, Larsson, and Ronaldinho, the four of them started moving forward at full speed. The Leeds United fans in the stands became nervous. They could see the overall situation and naturally found that Ronaldinho was dribbling the ball.
While running along the wing, three Millwall players in the center and on the right overtook each other one after another. The speed was staggering. Leeds United's pursuit of the defending players was clearly thousands of miles behind.
Aldrich grinned on the sidelines, as if showing bloody fangs.
Leeds United no longer play defensive counterattack?
In the half-court sprint, how many of your players are faster than my players?
Millwall's counterattack was like a predatory lion galloping across the grassland.
Ferdinand and Radebe retreated again and again, but their retreating speed seemed not as fast as the little compass belt.
On the wing ten yards before the penalty area, Ronaldinho made a precise pass behind Ferdinand. Ferdinand turned around and didn't see the ball at first glance. What he saw was Henry's back. He couldn't reach out to grab the opponent's jersey, so he simply raised his hand.
The hand indicates that the opponent is offside.
Henry's first choice when he touches the ball is to pass the ball. The inverted triangle passes back to the top of the penalty area. Nedvěd follows up and touches the ball. Radebe grabs it. Nedvěd goes straight to the right front and Larsson hits the horse to kill.
Come, go to the meeting alone!
Facing goalkeeper Martin, Larsson observed Ferdinand's position and then passed the ball back to the left side of the penalty area. After passing the ball, he quickly retreated to guard against being in an offside position.
Martin had moved to the right side of the goal in order to block Larson. Larson unexpectedly passed the ball out again. Ronaldinho touched the ball just as he entered the penalty area, and then volleyed the ball into the goal close to him.
On this side, Martin didn't even pounce. The distance was obviously too far, unless he could fly.
"Millwall's devastating counterattack! Ronaldinho opened the scoring for the team, and Leeds United paid a heavy price for their excessive offense!"
Elland Road Stadium was silent.
For today's game, Leeds United officials were really shameless. They only gave Millwall less than 2,000 tickets!
They have also become more aggressive. In the past, when no one was paying attention, the home tickets could not be sold out. They must give away tickets to the away teams as much as they wanted. But now, in order to create the best home atmosphere, they are particularly stingy about giving away tickets to strong teams.
Tickets.
The die-hard Lions fans who came to cheer for the away game did not celebrate wildly. Everything was taken for granted to them.
Brady was standing in the stands wearing a Millwall jersey with his arms folded. He was smiling. Standing next to him was Saul. As a photojournalist, he was taking photos today with a high-power camera. Brady saw his camera lens facing him.
He pointed at the stands and asked curiously: "What are you doing?"
Sol put down the camera and said with a smile: "It was very interesting to capture the reaction of Leeds United fans."
"Hahaha, yes, it's time to take pictures. From before the game to after the game, you must show me the photos after they are developed."
"certainly."
Lions fans are also dismissive of Leeds United.
Challenge us?
Are you worthy?
The media exaggerated the importance of this battle. Lions fans didn't buy it.
If you are nervous to play against Leeds United, how frightened is it that Millwall has won the championship in recent years?
O'Reilly was a little dissatisfied with the team conceding the ball first. He asked the team to stabilize first.
After the restart, Leeds United did become conservative at first. Millwall's players were not in a hurry on the court. They are used to taking the lead and know how to play when they are ahead.
After being conservative for 10 minutes, Leeds United began to press forward again. Just after halftime, Makelele intercepted Cahill's pass. He took a look and found that Pirlo was being guarded by Bresciano, and the wide players also
They were all closely guarded, with Nedvěd retreating and Bowyer following closely.
When Makelele saw this posture, his blood suddenly surged.
I can also dribble the ball, okay?
Ever since, a very strange scene occurred.
Makelele dribbled the ball forward alone, from the backcourt to the midfield and frontcourt, directly past the opponent's midfield defensive line, and no one stopped him!
O'Reilly watched with anger on the sidelines.
Oh shit!
Before the game, when the defensive tasks were assigned, the disciples were asked to keep a close eye on Pirlo, Nedved, and the front trident.
However, Makélélé does not play by common sense. You are a purely defensive midfielder, but you are rushing with the ball! Aren't you afraid of losing the ball and being hit by a counterattack?
It can only be said that a very wide straight corridor appeared in front of Makelele, and the Millwall players took advantage of the width of the field to the extreme.
Ronaldinho and Larsson pulled wide, and the full-backs followed inside. Nedved also pulled outwards to open up space. Pirlo ran forward, and the two took away the other two midfielders. Cahill and
Kewell chased after Makelele when he realized he was moving forward, but it was too late!
Makelele dribbled the ball all the way to the penalty area, and then, what to do?
The Leeds United players still didn't seem to have come to their senses and were still defenseless against Makelele.
Makelele didn't think too much and stopped dribbling the ball forward. He couldn't find the very detailed route of the ball. He might as well do it himself!
Believe in yourself and work hard to achieve miracles!
Because there was no one to interfere, he had enough time to adjust his shot. He came out of the penalty area and volleyed the ball low and low. At first glance, this long shot was really reliable!
Goalkeeper Martin made a sideways dive to block the ball. Larsson, who was cutting inside, jumped up and stopped the ball with his chest. Before the ball hit the ground, he volleyed with his legs!
Martin has already fallen to the ground. As long as this shot is not too outrageous, it should be fine.
when!
The ball actually hit the lower edge of the crossbar from bottom to top and bounced out. Radebe faced the ball and found that the ball bounced towards him. He almost scored an own goal and subconsciously headed the ball, which bounced behind him.
Nedved followed up and fired a volley without waiting for the ball to hit the ground!
After the shot came out, Nedvěd was on the verge of tears. He couldn't bear to look at it. The ball actually hit the outside of his calf and flew to the back left.
After Makelele took a long shot, he saw that the ball did not go in. When Larsson shot a supplementary shot, he started to retreat, for fear of being hit by a counterattack. As a result, Nedved's volley was missed. He had a hundred thousand reasons in his heart!
Brother, Brother Nedved, you are with your back to me, in front of me on the right, and shoot the ball towards me!
Makelele subconsciously stopped the ball with his chest, and then he did not wait for the ball to hit the ground like Larsson and Nedvěd did. He waited for the ball to be controlled by his feet, and then shot from the same spot.
Martin had already gotten up from the ground. Makelele's second shot was aimed at the center of the goal. There seemed to be no threat. Martin had already stood up and was ready to hold the ball firmly.
But midway, Ferdinand stretched his legs to block the ball, and the ball changed direction. After refraction, it flew neatly into the lower left corner of the goal, a blind spot!
Martin immediately waved his arms and started roaring at all his teammates.
You guys are sleepwalking!
Let one of the opponent's defensive midfielders dribble the ball from the backcourt directly to the penalty area and shoot without interference, and then the opponent will kick and shoot one after another!
Finally, Infernal Affairs helped the opponent score a goal! (To be continued...)
