Chapter 129: Hoffenheim is here!
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Ruud van Nistelrooy's goal ignited all the passion that had been stored at the Rhine-Neckar Stadium for a long time. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ γ infoFrom the very beginning of the game, Hoffenheim fans were speculating about exactly when Hoffenheim will score in this game. In their opinion, CSKA Moscow is not the kind of team that can threaten them, and if it were Manchester United, the home fans might not be so active.
The live broadcast was chanting: "In the first minute of the game, the score was Hoffenheim-"
The fans responded in unison: "One!! β
"CSKA Moscowβ"
"Zero!!"
"The one who scored the goal was Lutherβ"
"Van Nistelrooy! Van Nistelrooy!! Van Nistelrooy !! The fans chanted the name of the three-time goalscorer Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Amid the cheers, Van Nistelrooy clenched his fist and waved it into the stands. After so long at Hoffenheim, he finally scored a goal, and it was such a historic goal. He's also excited.
"Van Nistelrooy! He scored his 57th goal in the Champions League!! Despite being thirty-three years old, his sense of smell in front of the door was not affected by age in the slightest! It's really a treasure knife that is not old! He Ping dedicates all the praise to the esteemed Dutch veteran.
"Rangnick started Luther in this game, obviously because of his experience in the Champions League. Judging by this ball, he did it right. Seventy-nine games, fifty-seven goals scored, terrifying efficiency! He's still the 'King of the Little Forbidden Zone'! β
Everyone gave praise to Van Nistelrooy, who scored the goal, but Van Nistelrooy hugged Chu Zhongtian alone after celebrating the goal.
"Thank you." He said to those who planned the attack.
"It's me who should say thank you, Luther. You're the one who scores. β
'You know it's important for me. I wanted to have a new beginning here, and now I have. Van Nistelrooy patted Chu Zhongtian on the back.
β»β»β» The cheers of the fans continued, and the game in the stadium had restarted.
CSKA Moscow's players were frustrated, they didn't expect to fall behind just a minute into the game. This was something I didn't expect before the game. Not to mention them, even the head coach Juander. Ramos didn't expect his team to concede so quickly.
Now their pre-match plan was completely disrupted, the players were a little at a loss, and some players with poor psychological quality directly went blank in their minds and didn't know what to do.
Hoffenheim didn't let up on the goal after the game restarted, and they continued to pursue the opportunity after the kick-off.
That's the style of Hoffenheim football β attacking, attacking at all times. This style of play may not be very smart, but it is like an oncoming gust of wind that takes the opponent out of breath. A smart style of play is not suitable for the young and vigorous Hoffenheim, perhaps with the increase of veterans in their team, Hoffenheim can also be smart and cunning in the future.
CSKA Moscow, of course, would not be willing to lose at home, so they desperately tried to regain the initiative, but they were completely unfamiliar with Hoffenheim, and they were not used to Hoffenheim's stormy and continuous rhythm.
They were in a passive situation throughout the first half.
Just wanted to attack, but was beaten back by a series of fierce attacks from Hoffenheim, and later found that the danger of attacking was even greater, so he simply shrank back and didn't come out, just thinking about a 0:1 score to halftime to see how the head coach arranges adjustments.
Only Krasic was not satisfied with this form and kept looking for opportunities up front. It's a pity that he has too many plates, and he doesn't like to pass and cooperate very much, so it's always easy to defend him, and he doesn't need Chu Zhongtian to make a move, Sana can handle him alone, and it is not difficult for Baker to defend him after getting used to his way of playing.
Krasic worked hard, but looked a little embarrassed in front of Sana and Baker.
Chu Zhongtian concentrated on organizing the attack, and he pushed every attack of the team. Because of his position at the back, CSKA Moscow players couldn't defend every time, which gave him a lot of space and a lot of time.
Hoffenheim's continuous offensive made the fans in the stands very enjoyable, and many of them, in addition to the initial 3,000 fans, only gradually came to love Hoffenheim last season. Why do you like it? Naturally, it's because the attacking football played by this team is very good-looking, which makes them excited. They came to Hoffenheim to see this kind of football.
This game was broadcast live to the world, and it also let more people know what kind of team Hoffenheim is. The influence of the Champions League is much greater than that of the Bundesliga, and there are naturally more people paying attention.
Hoffenheim's continuous attacks finally paid off in the 40th minute. Chu Zhongtian suddenly dribbled forward and allowed CSKA Moscow defender Rasimic to foul him, and Hoffenheim won a free-kick on the right wing.
Salihovic's left-footed cross sent the ball inside and into the back corner.
During the flight, Chu Zhongtian jumped high and shook his head to attack the goal!
His ball was full of power, just a little square, and it was saved by goalkeeper Akinfeev.
However, Hoffenheim's attack is not over, Hoffenheim's attack is characterized by many layers and many attack points, often one point is attacked and another point is followed up. Because they have Ibisevic, Van Nistelrooy, Salihovic, Eduardo and Chu Zhongtian, the five points of attack, the individual ability of the five people is good, Ibisevic almost got last season's Bundesliga small steel cannon - the Bundesliga Golden Boot trophy, Van Nistelrooy does not need to introduce too much, his resume has said it all, Salihovic's cross on the left side, and free kicks are among the best in the Bundesliga, Eduardo is known as "Little Luo II", ability should not be underestimated, these people have different characteristics, It takes someone to coordinate and lead in tandem, but fortunately they have an all-powerful Chu Zhongtian.
After Chu Zhongtian's header was shot by Akinfeev, Van Nistelrooy slapped the horse again, although he was thirty-three years old, but in terms of physical confrontation, Van Nistelrooy still did not suffer, he carried Ignashevic to jump up and shoot with a header!
Akinfeev had already fallen to the ground, and it was too late to get up to make a save, all he could do was to tilt his head and watch the aerial battle unfold before his eyes.
Ruud van Nistelrooy's experience and positional sense played a crucial role in aerial duels, as he got into position ahead of Ignacevic and then jumped up to head the ball and was squeezed forward by Ignacevic, who was squeezed behind him, to squeeze the Dutchman in. Ruud van Nistelrooy didn't care anymore, it just gave him enough motivation to let the opponent squeeze in and then take advantage of the situation to put the ball in front of him into the empty goal!
β2:0οΌ Ruud van Nistelrooy scored his second goal of the game! It was also his 58th goal in 79 Champions League games!! β
In fact, if you count the four goals in the Champions League qualifying round, Van Nistelrooy's career should be 62 Champions League goals, but generally speaking, UEFA's statistics are mainly based on the goals scored in the main game, and the goals in the qualifying rounds are not counted, so Van Nistelrooy only scored 58 goals, which is still a gap from his former Real Madrid teammate Raul.
There was a Real Madrid game today, but Raul hadn't scored yet. Despite this, he has already scored 64 goals in the Champions League. What's even more commendable is that all 64 goals were scored in the main game. Raul's Real Madrid have yet to play a Champions League qualifier.
Despite being the second-highest scorer in the Champions League, Ruud van Nistelrooy's two goals still brought great joy to Hoffenheim's fans. Fans sang and danced in the stands, chanting Van Nistelrooy's name over and over again.
Some of those in the stands may have questioned the point of bringing in a 33-year-old striker with a high salary, and how much help a striker who has just been injured and is about to retire can bring to the team. Now no one doubts that. Ruud van Nistelrooy proved his quality with two important goals.
"Vanney goal!! Fanny goal!! The narrator was still yelling excitedly. Van Nistelrooy at Hoffenheim! He helped Hoffenheim lead CSKA Moscow 2-0 in their first Champions League match in the club's history! β
"Their first game was perfect! This first half was perfect! β
Yes, this first half was perfect for the long-awaited Hoffenheim fans, and there were even some excited fans who burst into tears after witnessing Ruud van Nistelrooy's second goal from the stands.
Two years ago, they were fans of teams that could only play in the amateur league, and it was satisfying to watch one game per home game day in a humble home stadium with a capacity of only 5,000 people. Twenty years ago, their team was in the regional amateur league and they didn't even have the money to buy the team's suits, and they, the fans, felt that the European Champions League was very, very far away from them. Now, in a new, modern stadium with a capacity of 30,000 people, they are watching their team play in a Champions League group game, and even more unbelievable that their team is leading 2-0!
God, we're not dreaming, are we?
The loud cheers woke up the somewhat stunned fans, all surrounded by cheering companions. They really weren't dreaming!
Their team has really left their name in this top club competition in Europe.
"Hoffenheim! Hoffenheim! We are Hoffenheim! This is Hoffenheim!! β
The name is "roared".
β»β»β»That's right, this is Hoffenheim!
At half-time, CSKA Moscow's players didn't understand why they played so hard in the first half, they couldn't control the rhythm at all, and they could only be led by Hoffenheim for the whole 45 minutes.
In the lounge, Juander. Ramos had to readjust his tactics to defensive counter-attacks. First of all, you must not concede a goal, and secondly, you must not follow the rhythm of Hoffenheim.
"We have to get back in control! Their pace is fast, then we are slow! When the football is at our feet, don't rush to attack and use less risky through passes! Slow down the pace! β
CSKA Moscow did intend to slow down the pace of the game as the second half began, but how could Hoffenheim give the opposition a chance to do so? Football is a matter of who masters the rhythm, whoever masters the rhythm will win, and whoever falls into the rhythm of the opponent will wait to lose.
As soon as CSKA Moscow was about to slow down, Hoffenheim's full-court pressing and ferocious tackles appeared. What if the other person deliberately slows down? Force the other person to pick up the tempo. This kind of looting is a good way to do it. When forced to grab, the opposing player often has no time to think, and can only rely on the body's instinct to make choices, and this choice will add up to become a kind of panic.
Just like in the first round of the league, Hoffenheim played Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich doesn't want to be dragged by Hoffenheim, no.
CSKA Moscow is the same.
In the 77th minute, Hoffenheim played a series of beautiful combinations after a steal at the back.
Sana handed the ball to Chu Zhongtian, who was pulled to the wing, while Ibisevic and Van Nistelrooy stepped forward at high speed, attracting the attention of CSKA Moscow defenders.
And the words of love suddenly changed from the right side to the middle lane, but no one cared.
After Chu Zhongtian received Sana's pass, he did not rush forward with the ball himself, but knocked the football to Baker behind him with his heel during the run, and then cut the position himself and ran forward along the side.
After Baker got the ball, he passed straight ahead, Chu Zhongtian had already run to the opponent's thirty-meter area at this time, the football came from behind him, the opponent's fullback also pressed up, and the central defender stared at the two forwards, not daring to take a step beyond Lei Chi.
Chu Zhongtian did not continue to dribble the ball, and when the football rolled from behind him, he gently knocked it into the middle with his right foot. The ball slid past the full-back who was defending him.
Eduardo stepped in at this point and slid the ball through the ribs between the full-back and the centre-back!
"Beautiful!" The commentators and fans cheered together.
Hoffenheim fans are looking forward to the third goal.
Seeing Eduardo take the ball into the penalty area, Berezuski, one of the central defenders, didn't care about marking Ibisevic next to him, and he rushed over to defend Eduardo. In the face of the attacking goalkeeper and this supplementary central defender, Eduardo did not pass the ball, but continued to move the football to the outside line, towards the bottom line!
"It's too reckless......" Before the commentator could finish speaking, he saw Eduardo, who had dodged the gap, rub the football with his right foot, and the football drilled between the attacking goalkeeper Akinfeev and the goalpost, and fell straight into the back corner of the goal!
"Too reckless...... Ball! The ball is in! The narrator had to change his tune and cheer loudly instead. Eduardo! Carlos. Eduardo! He scored his first goal in the Champions League! It was a beautiful goal, a beautiful combination! Take a look at Hoffenheim's attack, it's clear at a glance! It's a delight to behold! β
β3:0οΌ Unbelievable! Unbelievable! This is the performance of Hoffenheim, who is playing in the Champions League for the first time! They look like veterans who play in the Champions League every year! β
"Perfect performance! Hoffenheim is a wake-up call for all the traditional giants of Europe - watch out, Hoffenheim is coming!! β
"UEFA's official website has chosen Hoffenheim as the most anticipated dark horse of the season, and it really makes sense! This team was able to break through from the siege and interception of teams such as Bayern Munich, Schalke 04 and Wolfsburg, and finally won the Bundesliga championship, and it really has real skills! β
Whether it was on the scene or in the studio, many commentators exclaimed.
Obviously, they all thought it was a close game before the game, but from the first minute of the game, the game fell into the rhythm of Hoffenheim and fell to one side.
While everyone was surprised, they also had to re-examine this Hoffenheim, which they were still a little unfamiliar with before.
This new force in German football may not have been as they thought it would be because of luck and Bayern Munich napping to win the Bundesliga and qualify for the Champions League...... Eduardo excitedly danced the samba to celebrate his first goal in the Champions Cup, and after the dance, he turned around and hugged Chu Zhongtian.
β»β»β» In the next game, Hoffenheim's young team still exposed some problems, after the big score lead, they played too casually and relaxed, and did not continue to maintain the kind of pressure on CSKA Moscow, so in the 85th minute, CSKA Moscow seized the opportunity by Russia's young star, only 19-year-old Desagoev (alan_dzagoev) scored a face-saving goal. Finally not shaved in front of this team who are playing in the Champions League for the first time.
But you can't ask too much of Hoffenheim, even the top teams will inevitably relax when they have such a big lead, let alone the young Hoffenheim.
So this conceded goal did not affect everyone's mood at all, whether it was watching or playing. The commentators went on to praise the young team.
By the time the referee blew the whistle for the end of the match, the Rhine-Neckar Stadium had become a sea of joy and everyone was cheering, except for the visiting fans.
"It's over! Before the game, someone joked that even if he were given the most detailed map of Germany, he would not know where Hoffenheim was. Britain's BBC Radio 5 even showed the audience a map of Germany when he was doing the show, of course, he pointed out the wrong thing and took Hockenheim for Hoffenheim, although the two places are indeed very close and look quite similar...... But now I bet! There's no one who doesn't know where Hoffenheim is! β
Yes, Hoffenheim told the whole of Europe with a clean 3:1 - Hoffenheim is here!
(To be continued)