Chapter 120: Pass Me the Ball

Three whistles blew and the first half ended. （）

Amid the boos of the fans, the Chelsea players returned to the dressing room with their heads bowed, while the United players were the first to stand tall and their first-half performance was enough to make them feel happy. Although they played one less in the first half, they were the team that took the lead after half-time anyway.

"The first half is over!! With goals from Li Qingshan and Valencia, Manchester United lead Chelsea 2-1 on the road! However, Chelsea had the upper hand in the first half, as they were given a red card to Phil Jones early on with a performance from Diego Costa, and then they played 11 and won possession for the majority of the time. However, in terms of attacking threat, the ten-man Manchester United did better than Chelsea, and although Valencia's world wave had some luck, Manchester United's fluid counter-attack before this goal paved the way for Valencia's goal. ”

Duan Xuan said before the end of the broadcast of the first half.

"Li Qingshan's performance in the first half was quite good, and the striker seemed to be particularly energetic against strong teams, but then again, Li Qingshan's performance this season has been almost impeccable. It's hard to imagine what Manchester United's results would have been like this season without Li Qingshan. But one thing is for sure, United will never take such a huge points lead in the twentieth round of the league as they do now. From this point of view, buying Li Qingshan for 100 million is the most cost-effective player deal for Manchester United in recent years. Andy Gray also affirmed Li Qingshan's performance in the first half, one goal and one assist, especially after playing one less, Li Qingshan's ability to control the high-altitude ball is particularly important.

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In the tunnel of the players, Li Qingshan grabbed Diego Costa and asked him why he used such despicable means.

Diego Costa hugged Li Qingshan's shoulder: "Don't be so serious, brother, this is football!" That's football! Isn't it? ”

Li Qingshan stared at his former teammate, and Diego Costa, who looked directly, felt a little hairy in his heart.

This stunned kid isn't trying to beat me up.

Diego Costa looked at the narrow tunnel of players, the rest of the players had already returned to the dressing room, if Li Qingshan made a move here....... Diego Costa knew that he would never be able to beat Li Qingshan, after all, Li Qingshan's head was here.

Just when Diego Costa was wondering if he was running away, Li Qingshan took down Diego Costa's hand on his shoulder.

"It's not football, Diego!" After Li Qingshan finished speaking, he turned around and walked to the locker room, and when he walked to the door of the locker room, Li Qingshan turned around and said.

"I was really trying to beat you up! Diego. ”

Diego Costa smiled awkwardly, and Li Qingshan then said: "In the second half, show your real skills and have a fight, although you can't beat me no matter what." ”

Diego Costa was about to refute, but Li Qingshan didn't give him a chance, he directly opened the locker room and went in, leaving Diego Costa alone in the wind.

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Li Qingshan's walk into the locker room attracted everyone's attention, after all, he was the last to walk in.

"You're not going to do it, are you?" When Li Qingshan sat back in his seat, Di Maria, who was sitting next to him, poked Li Qingshan with her elbow and asked in a low voice.

Li Qingshan shook his head.

'Oh.......' Di Maria said with a little regret and a little rejoicing.

If Li Qingshan makes a move, then it is very likely that Manchester United will only be able to play with nine people in the second half, after all, the player tunnel is so narrow, and the movement is a little bigger, it will definitely attract the attention of the referee.

Li Qingshan walked up to Phil Jones, who looked a little depressed, and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't take it to heart, Jones." You've just been framed by a dastardly trick, but they're losing this game, you trust me! ”

At this time, other players also came up to comfort Phil Jones.

"It's like, who would have thought that guy would be so despicable!"

"I'm going to have to greet him in the second half!!"

"Rapture, that guy is a coward! I moved a little too much and scared him out of the restricted area!! ”

"Hey, there's always a chance to teach him a lesson!!"

It is clear that Diego Costa is still the most hated player by Manchester United's players.

Ancelotti and Ryan Giggs looked at each other. Li Qingshan's performance is really ........ Too much like a captain, with Wayne Rooney's place at United gradually marginalized, it seems time to set up a new dressing room leader for United.

Ancelotti waited until the players had finished comforting Phil Jones, he clapped his palms, then raised his voice and said: "All right gentlemen! I'm sorry we were one man less in the first half, but it's obviously not Jones' fault! But the good news is that we ended the first half with a one-goal lead! So, no matter what, we were happy with this first half! Especially Antonio's goal, it was so good that I couldn't play it. ”

Valencia also grinned after being praised by the coach. Carlo Ancelotti was a regular midfielder for Roma and AC Milan, winning two Champions Leagues and three Serie A titles, as well as playing in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups and Euro 1988. Therefore, to be able to get the praise of such a player who has been a successful player in the past still makes Valencia very happy.

After praising the performance of the players, Ancelotti changed his words: "Of course, it is very unsafe to have a one-goal lead, especially since we have one less player on the pitch than our opponents, so the second half is the real test!" Chelsea may have made a substitution at the start of the second half, with Eden Hazard on the bench! If Eden Hazard comes on, we have to focus on him! ”

"Antonio! If Eden Hazard comes on, you reduce the number of assists you go up and keep an eye on him! ”

Valencia nodded, Hazard usually plays on the left wing, just opposite Valencia's side. So Ancelotti reminded Valencia.

'In the second half we had to be patient, we shouldn't rush to attack! Instead, we should defend solidly and try not to concede goals in the first fifteen minutes, so that the opponent's mood will become impatient, and when the time comes, it will be our chance!! ”

Chelsea were definitely going to attack in the second half, after all, they were the side behind and they were a little bigger, if we didn't dare to attack in this situation, then the Chelsea fans in the stadium would probably start booing the home team.

Generally speaking, the first five minutes of the game and the five minutes before the end of the game are the easiest to score goals, because during this time, the players are not so quickly into the groove and will get distracted. Ancelotti had to make sure his players understood the grim form of the second half, lest the players let their guard down because they were ahead. After all, the leading side is always prone to slack.

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When the players from both sides were on the pitch again, it was clear that the Chelsea players were no longer as serious as they were when they came off the pitch in the second half, and it was now clear that the Chelsea players were clearly more confident at this time.

I don't know what Hiddink said at half-time, but it looks like it's working out well.

Chelsea's players walked onto the pitch with their heads held high – with the exception of Diego Costa. Diego Costa came out of the tunnel and looked at Li Qingshan's position, and then quietly walked away.

Li Qingshan's "killing opportunity" in the player tunnel made Diego Costa a little afraid.

At this time, the camera was focused on the sidelines, and sure enough, Hazard was already standing on the sidelines, ready to make a substitution.

He's going to replace Oscar, a counterpoint substitution. At the start of the second half, Chelsea used up a substitution and made changes in attack.

Guus Hiddink's half-time adjustment looked good, and Hazard's form did not appear to have been affected by an injury of a few games.

So it was no surprise that Chelsea equalised just eleven minutes into the second half..........

Stamford Bridge was thunderous with joy, and the player who scored the goal was none other than Chelsea's No. 10 who had just been replaced in the second half - Eden Hazard!

Hazard !! Hazard!! Wonderful goal!! He scored the equaliser for Chelsea!! ”

"Valencia didn't keep up with Hazard!! The Belgian cut inside and shot straight at goal!! The ball passes through the crowd in the penalty area and flies into the net from the corner behind the goal!! ”

The narrator shouted excitedly!

Yes, it was the Chelsea fans in the stands at Stamford Bridge who were even more excited at this time.

The whole stadium was like an earthquake, and the stands were shaking.

All the Chelsea fans jumped up from their seats, waving their arms or scarves and stomping their feet hard.

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Inside the boiling stadium, Ancelotti's expression was grim.

His worst fears came up.

Despite repeatedly emphasising the importance of the start of the second half at half-time, Hazard took advantage of his individual breakthrough to score a goal.

Ancelotti sighed, this game is difficult, it seems that he can save a draw, even if he is out of the way.

Carlo Ancelotti could accept a draw, but Li Qingshan didn't want to shrink his defense to keep a draw.

He was already standing in the center circle, stepping on the ball and waiting for the tee-off.

The Chelsea players are celebrating like crazy, and they've been celebrating for a long time!

Li Qingshan spat on the ground. He doesn't have any personal grudges against Chelsea, he just doesn't want to be equalised.

'It's a difficult game for Manchester United, their lead is gone and they have one less player on the pitch than Chelsea. Perhaps for Manchester United, holding on to that point is the most realistic way of thinking. Otherwise, United could suffer their second defeat of the season at Stamford Bridge! ”

The narrator said.

In fact, there are quite a few players who think the same way. Anyway, we all have one less player, so it's better to defend and defend this point until the end, otherwise if we attack it, we may lose a point.

It's no wonder that some of Manchester United's players have such thoughts, and the current Manchester United are still a long way from regaining the temperament of the Ferguson era. It took Ferguson more than 20 years to build Manchester United into an iron-blooded division, and in the past two seasons, with the departure and retirement of some old players, Ferguson's spiritual wealth to this team has been almost squandered.

When the game resumed, Chelsea were on the offensive and they were storming around the United penalty area!

Manchester United's performance has gradually lost its previous toughness, and Chelsea's attack has become more and more fierce amid the shouts and cheers of the fans in attendance.

Especially when they found out that United were backing down, the Chelsea players were even more excited.

They're scared!! Manchester United, who have been invincible this season, have flinched in front of us!!

The Chelsea player thought excitedly.

For a while, Manchester United's goal was in full swing, if it weren't for De Gea's wonderful play, maybe Chelsea would have overtaken the score at this time!!

As a center forward, Li Qingshan seems to have lost his usefulness in this situation, and he has no chance to get the ball during this time. Without the support of his teammates, it will be difficult for him to perform even if he is in good form. This made Li Qingshan look a little unwilling.

It would be nice if you could dominate a game on your own.

When Cesc Fabregas's shot from the perimeter was saved by De Gea, Li Qingshan was also a little anxious.

You can't continue to let the opponent attack like this, if the opponent continues to attack like this, the goal will appear sooner or later! After all, De Gea can't save every shot!

You have to get the rhythm back up!

Li Qingshan clapped his palms and shouted, "I can't give them the opportunity to shoot so easily!" ”

"Cheer up!!"

'In the first half we played one man less, but we scored! Forgot about it!! ”

"Don't be afraid of them !!"

Li Qingshan shuttled between the players of Manchester United, grabbed every teammate around him and said. Fortunately, Manchester United's formation was compressed too flat, so Li Qingshan could easily attract the attention of every Manchester United player on the field.

'But we had one man less and we were equalised. If you attack it, you may not even get a point. "Some players have spoken out their worries.

"Then can we keep it until the end of the game?" Li Qingshan asked rhetorically.

There was silence in the penalty area.

yes, with Chelsea's current attacking intensity, can they really hold on until the end of the game?

I guess not........

Li Qingshan saw that his teammates were a little lacking in confidence, frowned, and then said.

"When there's a ball later, pass it to me!!"