Chapter 159 The North Wind That Blows (3450 Monthly Pass Plus Update)

Relying on Chen Yingying's goal, Zenit St. Petersburg took a one-goal lead at home (). Until the end of the first half, the score did not change much.

Pellegrini hurried back to the locker room, and not only him, but the other Villarreal players also ran back to the locker room - it was too cold for them outside! But what makes them even colder is the heart...... The heart is colder than the body.

When they are down by a goal away and worse they have no hope of winning.

This game is too hard to play!

On the contrary, Chen Yingying raised his fist when he left the field. He was greeted by a huge cheer from the Zenit fans.

Chen Yingying used his goals one after another to completely conquer the hearts of these discerning Russian fans. Russia is a country where xenophobia and racism are rampant, and there are very few outsiders who are not discriminated against here. When Chen Yingying was playing away games, he often heard those whining sounds, and fans threw bananas at him to humiliate him.

But in St. Petersburg, there will definitely not be a single person who will show such a thing to him.

Just like the name on his jersey, he is the city's "hero".

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At half-time, Advocaat did not praise Chen Yingying's goal, for him, it is normal for Chen Yingying to score on such a chance - this kid's header is already in Russian football.

He was criticizing Chen Yingying.

"What did you do for more than twenty minutes? What do you think, hero? Do you think the weather and the venue are suitable for you to keep the soccer ball under your feet and play the turn and chou shoot? ”

Chen Yingying lowered his head and was scolded by the head coach, looking obedient and honest. However, if someone could lie under Chen Yingying, they would definitely be able to see him squeezing his eyebrows and grimacing.

Advocaat didn't continue to scold, he was very particular about this degree. He knew that a young player with a character like Chen Yingying could not withstand blind criticism, which would only push himself to the opposite side of him.

The so-called slap is to give a candy to eat, which is the only rule for dealing with young people.

So Advocaat affirmed Chen Yingying's hard-working mentality as soon as he changed his words: "Of course, it's good to want to improve, and there's no problem with that." But you'll have to look at the venue......"

Chen Yingying raised his head, "I see, sir!" ”

Advocaat had a smile on his face, and he knew he had mastered it accurately.

Then he began to summarize the first half for the whole team and look forward to the second half.

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In the away dressing room, Villarreal was not in high spirits. Although the air conditioning was on in the locker room, the atmosphere was as cold as below zero.

Looking at these dejected players, Pellegrini sighed inwardly - if it weren't for the fear of another demoralization blow, he would have just sighed.

Morale is as low as the temperature outside...... What can you expect such a player to achieve away from home?

Now, he doesn't even want a draw, so let's win less if you lose......

Losing a few fewer goals, 0:1 is the best, and when we return to our home stadium, we still have a chance to turn the tables.

Thinking of this, he decided to continue to strengthen his defense.

But first, he had to boost his morale.

"Ahem! All heads up! We were just one goal down and it wasn't a big deal...... In fact, in such a situation, only one goal was conceded, and I am very happy with your performance! ”

Manuel Pellegrini struggled to look confident.

'In the second half, we counter-attacked. Defend solidly and wait for an opportunity to counterattack. As long as you have the ball, pass it forward and give the ball to Llorente! ”

In fact, the counterattack is not important at all, the important thing is the defense...... But Pellegrini didn't dare to tell the players at all, because then the morale would have to drop to minus 30 degrees......

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The half-time break flew past to the cheerful singing of the Russian fans, and players from both sides reappeared on the field.

After fifteen minutes of air-conditioned warm air, the Villarreal players looked a little more morale when they came on the pitch.

But the still wind and snow and the boos of the Zenit fans in St. Petersburg, as well as the offensive of Zenit, quickly knocked down their newly recovered morale.

Advocaat's request to the team was to continue to walk in the air in the second half, because from the observation of the first half, Villarreal's morale was low and they were not at a good level in terms of air defense. Therefore, it is necessary to continue to exert pressure from the air and completely defeat the opponent.

This game is like the bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia by NATO and the United States. Relying on my air power to be stronger than yours, I will fight you in the air like a play. The troops of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia wanted to counterattack but had no choice but to watch the war situation quickly fall to the enemy.

For the sad Villarreal, they are the poor Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and Zenit is the damned NATO and US imperialism.

The air raid sirens sounded again and again in their hearts, and each time they made their hearts tighten.

Sigan was secretly surprised, the 99 had never been heard of before, but looking at his obvious superiority in the air, his header and physical fitness were quite good. Why is such a great player so little known across the continent?

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Chen Yingying found himself not only facing a Sigan, but also facing Fentes. The two centre-backs took turns defending him, especially the one who was Fuentes.

Chen Yingying didn't mind abusing the Argentine central defender, who was ten centimeters shorter than him.

What's the use of a good header? The height disadvantage is so obvious, can you jump more than me?

So when Fentes was mercilessly knocked to the ground by Chen Yingying, he learned to be obedient, and he learned to call people to help.

Sigan and Fentes vs. Chen Heroes!

Chen Yingying found the vacancy behind the two of them.

Before, only when Sigan faced off against himself, even if there was time behind him, Fentes could still fill in in time, so although Krzhakov also received the ball, he generally stopped the ball and had no chance to shoot.

It's different now, both centre-backs are rushing up, isn't that a great opportunity?

So when Chen Yingying got the opportunity to fight for the top in the penalty area again, he didn't directly head the goal, but chose to head the ferry!

With a slight flick, the ball dodged the blocks of Sigan and Fentes and fell into the void......

"Krzhakov! He received the ball and had no defenders...... Shot-"

Shirgeyevsky suddenly became agitated, because immediately following him shouted: "GL!! ”

“2:0！ Zenit St. Petersburg first round! ”

After the goal, Krzhakov did not run to celebrate, but turned around and hugged Chen Yingying, thanking him for his assist.

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Pellegrini didn't even have any angry movements and expressions in the face of this conceded goal, his face was blank, and that face was as if it was frozen.

In fact, when he saw Chen Yingying, surrounded by two central defenders, did not push the football towards the goal, but rubbed it behind, his heart jumped wildly, and he suddenly realized that he had overlooked something ().

So when Krzhakov scored the ball into the goal, he was not surprised. Because this was doomed from the time Chen Yingying's header was rubbed back instead of shooting directly.

He just thought it was a terrible day – his team had a very similar style opponent, and the weather and the pitch were bad...... This road trip was a lot of luck.

In the next match, in order to avoid conceding more goals, Manuel Pellegrini converted Matthias. Fernandez came on and replaced him with an Argentine player, Gonzalo. Rodriguez (gonzalo_rodriguez), the player can play as a centre-back as well as a sweeper.

And Pellegrini asked him to go up and fight the scavengers, and when Sigan and Fentes rushed up to defend Chen Yingying, Rodriguez escorted them in the back, not giving Krzhakov or anyone else a chance to pick up the scavengers.

After the change, the effect is immediate. But at this time, it can only be regarded as a remedy...... The score is already two goals down, and it will be difficult to play back at home. But what could he do?

He really didn't have anything to do.

He sat in the coach's seat, his face was blank, the wind was blowing, the snow was drifting, and his heart was like falling into an ice cave.

He didn't think about how the game was going now, his mind crossed over the game and went straight back to home. He's wondering how to turn around this terrible situation at home...... Judging by Zenit's centre-back, he is tall and strong, with excellent headers, but slow to turn...... Maybe there is a play with the ground?

Well, the goal is to turn the tables at home!

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In the end, Zenit St. Petersburg defeated Villarreal 2-0 on their home turf.

Looking at this score alone may be a little surprising, because everyone has the impression that Villarreal is much stronger than Zenit St. Petersburg, how can they lose so cleanly?

But everyone who watched this game would have thought - after only losing by two goals, Pellegrini's team was really lucky!

It's good for Zenit to get a win at home and two goal difference, but be careful that Villarreal returns to their home stadium and turns the tables on the tables, after all, the difference between the two goals is not too big, and anything is possible if you go crazy on your home turf.

So after the game, Advocaat didn't say happily that "we're half of the way to the last 16 of the UEFA Cup", and he was very conservative when it came to qualifying.

Chen Yingying is much more arrogant, he has now scored three goals in the League Cup, and in an interview with reporters after the game, he said that this is not his limit.

"This is not the end, this is just the beginning!"

When he said this, he also pointed to the camera, so the reporters very tacitly raised their cameras and took wild shots, freezing his arrogant appearance, and there will be good photos in the newspaper tomorrow......

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