230: The referee’s bonus at the beginning of the game?
April 1, 2017, London, England, Stamford Bridge Stadium, the weather was lightly rainy.
What will be held here today is the 30th round of the 2016-2017 Premier League season, Chelsea's home game against Crystal Palace.
It can be said that the place is packed today.
After all, this is the battle of Tianwangshan in the Premier League this season. .??.
Before this game, the two teams also had one game less. So far, the difference between the two teams is only one point.
After this game ends, it is very likely to change the pattern of the Premier League this season.
At least that's what Chelsea people think.
Everyone at Chelsea feels that they will win this game at home and will overtake Crystal Palace to top the Premier League list.
After all, in the make-up game between the two sides not long ago, Chelsea led 3-0 at half-time. If they were not too ahead of themselves, they would definitely win that game directly and get three points. In that game, they would directly win
To overtake Crystal Palace, we will have to wait until this game to overtake!
Therefore, everyone from Chelsea came to watch the team overtake Crystal Palace today.
Although the first leg of the match between the two sides was a draw, Chelsea people believed that they still had a huge advantage.
Before the game, Conte and others thought so too.
"Alan, do you think Chelsea can win this game at home and overtake Crystal Palace?" Mortensen asked immediately.
Shearer didn't even think about it and said directly, "I think this game is unlikely. The strength of Crystal Palace is obvious to all. In the first round of the match between the two sides, if it weren't for Hazard's superstar goal, Chelsea would have lost. I can't
Hazard is able to score superstar goals in every game. In this game, it is actually very difficult for them to defeat Crystal Palace."
Mortensen nodded one after another, thinking that what Hiller said made sense.
Then he turned to Neville and asked, "Gary, what do you think of this game?"
Neville pondered for a while and then said, "I think both pairs have a chance. If I really have to choose one, I will still choose Chelsea. Because this game is Chelsea's home court, I think they should be able to
Winner."
Mortensen and Hiller both smiled bitterly. Is this the basis for your judgment?
It’s a bit unreliable!
But if you think about it carefully, it still makes sense. If Chelsea received some preferential treatment at home in this game, it is impossible for Chelsea to really win this game with their home court advantage.
Therefore, Crystal Palace fans are still a little worried.
After all, in the past few seasons, Tong Yi and Crystal Palace have been taken care of by the FA referees, and they will always suffer some losses. Therefore, this game is a bit dangerous for Crystal Palace.
Hiller and Mortensen looked at each other again, worried.
At this time, the players from both sides walked into the stadium, and the game was about to start.
Today’s starting lineups for both sides are as follows:
Home team Chelsea, head coach Conte, formation 3421
Courtois
Back three from left to right Cahill, Luiz and Azpilicueta
Four midfielders from left to right Alonso, Marcos Teach, Guy and Pedro
Double midfielder Hazard and Cesc Fabregas
Lone striker Costa
Visiting team Crystal Palace, head coach Tong Yi, formation 4213
Alisson
Back four from left to right Cancelo, Rudiger, Van Dijk and Carvajal
Double defensive midfielder Casemiro and Kante
Single attacking midfielder De Bruyne
The front three from left to right Salah, Ibrahimovic and Kylian Mbappe
beep!
The referee of this game, Graham Scott, blew the whistle to officially start the game. The visiting team Crystal Palace kicked off the ball first. Crystal Palace was very proactive from the beginning, pressing all the way, pressing high, and the entire team kicked off the ball.
The teams were all over half-time. Chelsea originally wanted to push forward, but were quickly pushed back by the Crystal Palace people.
The Chelsea fans at the scene seemed very calm, because they have played against Crystal Palace many times, and they are very familiar with Crystal Palace's playing style and tactics, so they are not nervous or worried at all now.
They are very confident in this game.
Chelsea must win!
What's the point of letting you taste the sweetness first? Anyway, it's not your Crystal Palace that loses in the end! Therefore, there is no use struggling. Chelsea will definitely win this game at home.
The Chelsea fans immediately shouted in unison and cheered for the Chelsea players.
At this time, De Bruyne in midfield caught Casemiro's pass. When everyone thought De Bruyne was going to pass forward, he passed the football to Casemiro who was following him.
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After Casemiro holds the ball, he immediately dribbles the ball and remembers the sudden breakthrough.
But after attracting Chelsea's defensive players, Casemiro immediately passed the ball across the ball.
The football rolled quickly to the wing. Carvajal, who rushed up from the wing, spotted the ball and passed the ball into Chelsea's penalty area without stopping the ball at all.
"Danger, Ibrahimovic is already in place. Can Azpilicueta withstand this ball? It's very uncertain. Chelsea is in danger!" Mortensen roared excitedly.
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The Chelsea fans at the scene were extremely nervous. This ball was indeed very dangerous.
If Ibrahimovic is allowed to hit the football, the ball will be very dangerous.
Conte's eyes narrowed into slits, and he was also very nervous.
Danger!
At this time, Luiz retreated and flanked Azpilicueta to defend Ibrahimovic. It was already too late.
The football flew quickly towards the back point.
Only Azpilicueta could interfere with Ibrahimovic in this ball.
But Azpilicueta's position is very bad, and Ibrahimovic is severely stuck behind him. It is almost difficult to directly interfere with Ibrahimovic. When I think of Ibrahimovic,
Brahimovic's amazing header ability this season made Azpilicueta panic in an instant due to his poor position.
Come.
Seeing Ibrahimovic jumping high, the panicked Azpilicueta became anxious and nervous and instantly became a single-celled animal Paramecium. He had no extra thoughts to think about. Anxious and panicked, he could only think about it.
Ibrahimovic jumped up behind him, but Azpilicueta was completely overwhelmed both in terms of height and jumping height.
Azpilicueta could hardly interfere with Ibrahimovic in this goal, and could only watch Ibrahimovic easily complete the header?
Obviously, Azpilicueta did not do this.
Azpilicueta, who jumped up from behind, noticed that there was such a big difference in height between the two of them. He had almost no consideration for peace, and directly stretched out his hands and fiercely pulled Ibrahimovic's shoulders, using
The weight of his body and the huge pulling force forcefully dragged Ibrahimovic to the ground while he was jumping in the air.
Unexpectedly, Ibrahimovic's body instantly lost his balance and fell hard to the turf, lying on his back like a dog!
The loud bang could be clearly heard by the fans near the stadium.
Many people gasped!
This is too cruel!
Crystal Palace players and fans raised their hands and screamed, "Foul, penalty, this is a penalty!"
Even the emotional Crystal Palace rushed towards the referee Scott.
Toot toot!
Scott didn't hesitate at all, he blew the foul whistle directly and pointed firmly at the penalty spot!
"Penalty kick! Scott awarded a penalty kick! There should be no problem with this penalty kick. Azpilicueta's foul was so obvious that he didn't even have to wash it off!" Mortensen said.
said.
Neville could not refute it at this time and said, "Indeed, Azpilicueta's defense this time was indeed a foul. It was a very detailed foul. There is no problem at all in giving the ball a penalty kick. It seems that Azpilicueta committed a foul."
Ta was not fully prepared for this cross. Of course, Luis also has to bear some responsibility. If he hadn't rashly pushed it so far outside, Ibrahimovic wouldn't have taken off so easily.
Fighting for the header."
The faces of all the Chelsea fans at the scene darkened instantly, and their expressions were also very ugly.
Conte on the sidelines was very angry and was very dissatisfied with the team's defensive counterattack.
You want to win the Premier League with a defense like yours? What are you thinking?
Of course, this is also because the game has just begun and Chelsea's players have not yet fully entered the game state. Otherwise, Chelsea would not have made such mistakes. Especially Luis and Azpilicueta, they are
Such mistakes will not happen.
Conte was really helpless.
The Crystal Palace fans were very surprised and excited. This start was really dreamy. Our Crystal Palace was going to win the game right from the start. This is really amazing.
The Crystal Palace fans sang the team anthem excitedly.
Very excited!
Red card! >
Scott awarded a penalty kick and showed Azpilicueta a red card, sending Azpilicueta off the field!
"Red dot package? This is what we didn't expect. At the beginning of the game, Scott actually gave a red dot package. It was so unexpected! But if you think about it carefully, Azpilicueta was also given a red card for this goal.
There is a certain basis, but it is a little strict. And this is when the game has just started. It has not been three minutes since the game started. Chelsea was awarded a penalty kick and sent off one person. In this game, Chelsea still
How to play?" Shearer felt a little surprised. He thought Scott's penalty was a bit strict.
Naturally, the Chelsea people at the scene couldn't accept it and criticized Scott crazily. But Scott didn't care at all and reduced his penalty. He even warned the excited Chelsea players that if this happened again, he wouldn't mind giving him another penalty.
It was a card, so Chelsea players could hold back their anger a little bit.
Otherwise, this game may explode in an instant!
Conte on the sidelines was also very dissatisfied. He recognized the penalty kick, but was it too strict to give him a red card?
He can't accept it!
But the referee Scott was very determined and even ran to the sidelines to verbally warn Conte.
Seeing this, the Crystal Palace fans were very excited. Finally, they also reaped the referee's bonus. Of course, they also felt that the referee's red card was justified and well-founded. Azpilicue
Ta's defensive move was very dangerous, and Ibrahimovic was immediately distracted by the fall, almost unable to regain his composure.
If Ibrahimovic lands on his head or reaches his neck, it will be dangerous.
Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to give this ball a red card.
Bang bang bang!
Tong Yi applauded the referee, thinking that the penalty was well decided, very good!
"Penalty kick, Crystal Palace won a penalty kick. The game just started and Crystal Palace got an excellent opportunity. It seems that they are going to open the door to victory in this game! Let us congratulate Crystal Palace?" Shearer laughed,
Suddenly I felt that this game became much easier in an instant.
Crystal Palace is going to win!
Ibrahimovic personally carried the football to the penalty spot, and he would take the kick!
Yes, Ibrahimovic fell quite hard this time, but he was not injured. He stood up directly and will personally take the penalty kick. When Chelsea fans saw this, they immediately
The boos went wild to Ibrahimovic and Scott.
Ibrahimovic didn't care about this. He stood quietly in front of the penalty spot and looked at Courtois.
Courtois is ready.
At this moment, Scott blew the whistle to serve.
Ibrahimovic rushed out quickly and hit the football hard with his kick. The football shot out with a bang and flew straight to the lower right corner of the goal.
The ball was very fast. Courtois judged the right direction but still did not knock down the football. The football hit the inner side net of the goal hard.