Nottingham Forest are defending at home and the spectacle is not good-looking, and this scene is not unfamiliar to us at all. Arsenal want to score as soon as possible. And the Forest's current job is to stop them. George; Wood is the captain of the Nottingham Forest field and, at just 20 years old, he is also the heart of the Jotingham Forest defence. He showed his talent and it was amazing. He is Nottingham Forest FC in the academy system, following Michael; The oldest after Dawson, twenty years old. On the stage of the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup, his performance was easy, mature and steady according to his actual age, which made him favored by the head coach Tony Downe.

The narrator uses so many beautiful words to introduce Wood. It's not that he can't find anything to do, it's that Wood has been doing so well lately. As the youngest captain in the Champions League semi-finals this season, he has already attracted the attention of more people and teams.

When Wood emerged as a rookie in the English League last season that kept Manchester United and Chelsea in contention, his influence was more confined to England. The British clubs are snooping. At the same time, I was secretly jealous in my heart: why did Nottingham Forest cultivate such a monster?

Now, as Forest's performances in the Champions League have taken hold, as the team's results have improved, as they have progressed to the semi-finals, George has captained the team for most of the majority of the time as the team's first game; Wood is also being more and more coming

The European Champions Cup is a perfect stage. Good actors are successful here, and bad actors are brutally eliminated.

"George; Wood! ”

Cesc Fabregas was just about to turn and start after getting the ball when he was hooked down from behind by Wood. The referee of course unceremoniously awarded Wood a foul. Although Arsenal were awarded a free-kick in front, it was not a direct threat to the goal, and Forest traded a foul for goal-keeping safety. The deal is a good deal.

So, when Cesc Fabregas was hooked to the ground by Wood, he fell to his knees with his arms outstretched, looking helpless - if Wood didn't foul, he could break through and then look for holes in the Forest defense to make a fatal pass...... Now that's all talk.

However, Don frowned as he watched from the sidelines.

Previously he was and would love to see Wood behave actively. But now he'd rather see Wood disappear.

"David, did you tell George?" He turned his head sideways and asked Chris Lack, who was sitting next to him.

Assistant coach Krislak nodded: "I warned him to pay attention to fouls. But...... I don't think those reminders will work for him when it comes to the game."

Donn looked at Wood and muttered, "It's better to say it than not to say it......"

Here's the thing, what makes Done nervous is that Wood is now with two yellow cards. According to UEFA regulations. A player who accumulates three yellow cards in the Champions League will be automatically suspended for one match.

Other words. If George; Wood received another yellow card for any reason in this game, and even if Forest were to reach the final, he would be forced to miss out.

That's not what Donn wanted.

What will Wood's absence do for the Forest. This has already been verified in the first two matches of this season's Champions League group stage.

Arsenal's free-kick was combined and Van Persie fired in a header that Van der Sar saved over the crossbar.

Take advantage of the opportunity for the players to come back and defend the ground. Van der Saal, the team's oldest player on the pitch, held Wood: "George. Don't forget what the coach told you before the game. Be careful."

Wood nodded, "I remember the ground."

"That's good...... Let them go when there is land. It's okay, I'm here! Van der Sar patted Wood on the head.

Wood looked up at the tall Dutchman: "It would be a dereliction of duty to let them pass in front of me."

Van der Sar has nothing more to say." Good luck."

I really can only wish this stubborn boy good luck.

After Arsenal's header, Pepe had the upper hand in a header battle with Sendros and headed the ball out. But the football was not far away, and Fabregas met the ball on the outside and volleyed it directly!

Football is very accurate...... Flying towards George Wood in the middle of the crowd, he didn't reflexively dodge it, but blocked the shot with his chest.

There was a muffled "bang", and the football slash flew out of the sideline, and Wood didn't frown. Ran over. Prepare to defend.

"What a monster. He is there...... Is it really okay? Next to Cesc Fabregas, Van Persie couldn't help but sigh. His hands rubbed his chest as if it was him who had just hit the ground with a football.

The Spaniard turned his head to look at his teammates and thought Van Persie was making a bit of a fuss. This man is a monster, he already knew it. Maybe only by becoming a rival with him. It's going to be so profound, physical

Body, degree, reaction...... Congenital conditions are good to make people jealous. If he had been trained professionally in football since he was a child, what would he have achieved at this time? It's unimaginable.

Cesc Fabregas was taken aback by this crazy idea of his own. Hurriedly shook his head and refocused his attention on the field.

Arsenal threw a throw-in, Van Persie stepped forward to meet it, and under the pressure of Zim Bonda, he passed the ball back to Lauren, who threw the ball.

The Forest team launched a fierce siege near the touchline. Lauren saw Cesc Fabregas, the team's midfield commander, in the gap.

He passed the ball over.

George; It was as if Wood had gotten a signal

Cesc Fabregas did not stop the ball. Spread his legs apart and leaked the ball under his crotch.

"Leak nicely! George; Wood was deceived

Behind Fabregas is Hleb. He receives the ball. Fast forward breakout. The Belarusian is a beautiful "thousands of miles to ride alone" stunt when playing in the Bundesliga, and in Stuttgart he often performs this kind of one person with the ball in a row. Then hit the ball into the opponent's goal.

This time, see him with the ball. Wood hesitated, thinking about going up to defend it. Or keep an eye out for Fabregas.

It was then that Arteta suddenly stepped forward to jam Hleb in the direction of his progress and cleanly cut the ball off.

"George!" He shouted.

Wood saw him diagonally behind himself. Looking at the front again, I no longer hesitated at the moment and chose to insert forward.

Arteta didn't dribble the ball and passed the ball to George, who had already run up, before the Arsenal players could react; Wood

Wood catches the ball and continues to carry forward. Behind him, Cesc Fabregas gave chase. Mikel Arteta is also in support.

"It's Nottingham Woodlands fighting back! After being suppressed for so long, they finally decided to do something about it! George; Wood dribbles the ball. It's rare......"

There was no need to look back, Wood knew that the pesky Spanish boy must be following him, and when he attacked the land, he followed him like a shadow, and now that it was his turn to attack, he also became his own shadow.

Erteta's voice on the left was directing Wood, and he obediently passed the ball over, and sure enough, he immediately saw Arteta rushing up with the ball.

Watch Mikel Arteta dribble the ball past. Wood slowed down. He completed the role reversal in an instant, and at this moment he became Arteta's "bodyguard" again.

The two men worked well together, and Arteta was not worried about the Arsenal players around him who were eyeing football, and he knew that even if he conceded a goal. Wood will also try to get it back.

He passed the football to Viduka. The Australian striker turned and leaned against defender Doerr before turning and shooting, somewhat reluctantly, but Lehmann held on to it easily.

Seeing this scene from the sidelines, Tang En was so angry that he stomped his feet: "What is he anxious about?" Stop the ball. Hold on, protect it. Then Anelka and Arteta, Ribery they are all running towards him and he has a myriad of ways to deal with the ball! It's really ......."

It's no wonder that Donn is angry, the Forest team has not had many offensive opportunities under Arsenal's pressure, so every opportunity is extraordinarily precious, and it is easily wasted, but it will be "damned" by God......

The first half was bombarded by Arsenal and the Foresters defended in disarray. and the occasional sneak attack to the end.

The score on the electronic scoreboard is 0■0 in red, which is what Donn wants to see in 45 minutes. will become a reality.

"At the end of the first half, Nottingham Forest held their ball goal. No matter how hard Arsenal attack the ground, there is no way to blast them open the door of the earth. George; Wood was the most active player in the first half, keeping goal safe with four fouls and eight tackles. The 20-year-old captain showed that he was worthy of the armband on his left arm......"

The commentator was still praising Wood, but outside the home team's locker room, Don pulled him with a stern expression: "George, have you forgotten what the assistant coach told you?" ”

"Try to foul as few as possible." Wood shook his head, "No, I didn't forget."

"Look at your first half of the pitch stats." Donn slapped the paper in his hand, "Four fouls!" Eight tackles! If this wasn't our home stadium, you'd already get a damn yellow card! Do you know how important you are to the team? ”

Wood didn't speak, just looked at Donn.

"What's the point if we can make it to the final and you're absent? You have to know how strong Barcelona's attack is! ”

"How did you know Barcelona were going to be in the final?" Wood suddenly asked such a question, which scared Don into a cold sweat, and his brain immediately calmed down. He said he missed the future......

"Uh...... I predict. They look ...... Very strong to reach the finals...... Well, even if it's not Barcelona, anetbsp; Have you seen it? If we don't have you. It means that there is no screen in front of the centre-backs, and when the time comes, whether it is Ronaldinho or Kaka, they can easily penetrate our defence. Do whatever you want! Don slammed his fist into his palm.

"In the second half, you give me a little more honest." Donn warns Wood.

Wood nodded, "I see."

"Let's go back." Donn waved his hand, and Wood ran back to the locker room.

Looking around, Don cursed in a low voice and turned around and walked towards the locker room.

George; Wood's yellow card problem was on the ground in the first round. Donn hadn't thought about it that much until someone in the coaching staff reminded him that Wood was in danger and that he would be automatically suspended for another yellow card. He realized the seriousness of the problem.

The Forest will always rely on Wood to make desperate interceptions in the middle and run tirelessly to contain the opposition's attack, which naturally includes 'fouls'.

Since his debut, Wood has not been the type of player who is polite defensively and moves cleanly and freely. His ferocious defensive style has made many opponents suffer. At the same time, it also made him "favored" by a lot of referees, and it is unrealistic to let Wood not have a single foul in the game. What Don can do. It's just a matter of repeatedly reminding him to pay attention to his movements and try to foul as little as possible. Try not to apply for a yellow card in vain.

But in the end, the decisive factor lies with the players themselves. At least George; Wood doesn't look like a person who can take all of the above to heart.

To Donne's relief, the first forty-five minutes had been passed safely, as long as he stayed up for another forty-five minutes, George; Wood will be safe

In the visiting dressing room, Arsene Wenger is taking advantage of a brief period of time to set up a new tactic for his team. This time it was no longer a few words that popped out of his mouth.

"Coach Donn is very worried about Wood because Wood has two yellow cards on him right now, and if he gets one more, he will be automatically suspended for one game." He briefly introduced the situation, "He will definitely admonish his most proud disciple and let him pay attention to his movements in the second half. Wood will hold back when he defends......"

The eyes of the Arsenal players lit up.

"This is our chance. In the second half, he attacked the middle, the target - George; Wood! ”

"Listen to me. Guys, you guys ...... the first half on dry ground" Donn stood in the doorway, his arms outstretched, as if to praise his players, and the players were expecting the same.

“…… What shit! "I didn't expect it to be unexpected.

'We have a precious opportunity, so we have to treat every attack well.' As he said this, Don glanced at Viduka. We shouldn't settle for a 0:0 score in this game. Arsenal are a strong opponent who knows us.1:1 aggregate score is very dangerous, I (courtesy of Huaxia Premium Member)

I think you all know this. The only way to make sure we can qualify is for us to score. Second. Don't settle for a draw anymore. Guys, we're going to win! Trying to score early and extinguishing the flame of hope for Arsenal." He made a "pinch" gesture.

Both managers had brief half-time arrangements based on how well they got to know each other.

After the first leg, Arsene Wenger must have known that George Wood could also be used as an attacking midfielder at key moments, and he would definitely make special arrangements for this, so there was no need for Done to repeatedly tell Wood how to attack at half-time. That's not what Forest have been attacking this time, Wood is still a defensive midfielder.

Fifteen minutes passed in the blink of an eye, and the players were about to embark on the journey again.

Watching the players walk out one by one, Donn stopped Wood at the end.

Seeing him open his mouth, Wood said in advance, "Less fouls, right?" ”

Donn nodded.

"Do you want us to qualify for the final in this game?" Wood asked again.

Donn continued to nod.

"I'm important to the team, right?"

Nod.

"Then if I play and hold back, the team will definitely suffer. What if we lose this game because of this? ”

This made Donn speechless, and he had no idea that Wood would say such a thing. George...... Are you—are you possessed by an alien spirit? ”

Wood ignored Donn's words, "You're a little mistaken, sir. The team win should have been before I didn't get a third yellow card." After speaking. He turned and ran out of the locker room.

Don looked at his back and couldn't say a word for a long time. I even forgot that he was going back to the dugout.