Chapter 64: An Exciting Sense of Defeat
The attack was unsuccessful and the ball fell into the hands of Arsenal. Defensively, based on Arsenal's strong ground possession, Mourinho laid out a defensive strategy for Chelsea to defend across the board. All Chelsea players, including Didier Drogba, will return to their own half of the pitch when defending, forming an extremely solid and resilient defence. And Arsenal's attack, in the face of this dense defensive line, encountered great difficulties.
Chelsea's defence remained extremely resilient, with ferocious and aggressive pressing, often forcing Arsenal players to play more cross-passes, or return passes, unable to advance effectively. Arsenal have been able to keep the ball at their feet, but their chances have been woefully few and it has been difficult to push the ball into the heart of Chelsea's heart to form a dangerous attack.
Of course, this is only temporary, and once the Arsenal players are familiar with this defensive intensity at Chelsea, they will always find a way to solve the problem. But in any case, this is a huge problem for Arsenal's attack, and it is certain that Arsenal's flashy attack like mercury in the past will be difficult to show in this game. The comment "the best defensive line in the Premier League at the moment" is not given casually. Chelsea's defence, the horror is terrifying, its 11 players on the pitch can participate in the defense, if you want to talk about the bus, this is also a giant bus.
It didn't take long for anyone with a discerning eye to see that Arsenal were in big trouble. Although Chelsea have not been able to successfully break the ball, Arsenal's possession of the ball did not put any pressure on Chelsea's back line. It was like a concrete wall that was firmly held back 35 metres from the Chelsea goal. Every time they want to move on. Chelsea's defenders will push them out with aggressive and ferocious pressing. This is because. When Arsenal's frontcourt players have the ball, they are often faced with more than two players. In such a situation, they can only pass backwards.
According to Arsene Wenger, they must not break through or pass forward because Chelsea's counter-attacking ability is fearful. For Arsenal, reducing unnecessary mistakes is the key to winning this game. In the 11th minute of the first half, Arsenal finally played and they made their first eye-catching attacking combination of the game.
Vieira, who was near the centre circle, suddenly dribbled forward. Shook Drogba's top grab. Then, a kick was given to Pire, who was on the left, and this is when Arsenal's gorgeous football was repeated. After Pire won the ball, he dribbled horizontally down the middle and then handed the ball directly to Bergkamp in the middle. At this time, behind the Ice Prince, Lao Lei was engrossed. In the face of a player like an art master, Lao Lei did not dare to slack off in the slightest, even if he was 36 years old. Although due to his age, Bergkamp's explosiveness has dropped significantly. I can't fight at the forefront like when I was young.
However, his power still cannot be underestimated. Although Arsenal's formation is 4-4-2. But in fact, Bergkamp is in the middle of this Arsenal team, playing in the number nine and a half position. Maybe you can't kill all sides like you did when you were younger. The goal was like a goal, but his organisation at the edge of the penalty area. Response has become an integral part of Arsenal's attacking system.
During Bergkamp's career. He has created many classic moments that countless fans around the world will never forget, and his elegance and glamour have long become his most famous label. In the face of such a legendary superstar, how could Lao Lei be careless, there is a saying he has always remembered, the older a person is, the more demonic he is, and the older Jiang is, the hotter he becomes. In the first direct dialogue between the two in this game, Bergkamp did not "disappoint" Lao Lei.
In the face of the incoming ball, Bergkamp did not stop the ball at all, but directly rubbed the outside of his left foot and rubbed the football up. With a casual stroll, the ball flew and landed in the gap between Gallas and Carvalho. And on the right, Ljungberg was fully up to speed and was in this gap. When Ljungberg got the ball, he was chased by Gallas and went straight to the baseline. Immediately afterwards, he knocked back to the middle of the penalty area, where Henry, the king of Highbury, was already in a nimble running position and found this point of contact.
Thankfully, Terry had the audacity to tackle the ball in the box and shovel the ball off the touchline. Otherwise, in that place, if Thierry Henry, who was in the prime of his career, was allowed to shoot with his feet, Chelsea's door would be broken. Amid the sighs and applause of the Arsenal fans, Mourinho rushed to the sidelines in dissatisfaction and yelled at the Chelsea players on the pitch, including Lao Lei. Obviously, he was very unhappy with the fact that the players had allowed Arsenal to burn the flames of war to their own goal so easily.
Listening to Mourinho's scolding in his ears, Lao Lei looked at the Arsenal No. 10 next to him and narrowed his eyes. The Bergkamp response to the ball, although it seemed simple, was actually extremely difficult. It's not just about getting the groove through the technical maneuvers of that difficult pass, it's about finding the holes in that moment in such a dense Chelsea defence, and getting the ball out and into place in a timely manner. is also the organizer, Lao Lei naturally knows the difficulty in the middle. This kind of passing is no longer a scope that can be learned by training hard, and it is impossible to do it without excellent football talent.
With such an excellent organizational talent, Lao Lei's career has only been seen in a few people so far, including Zidane, Ronaldinho, etc. Although it is not known how well Bergkamp's strength in other aspects is maintained, just this hand pass strategy is enough for Lao Lei to be on the highest alert. Ray took a deep breath and then turned his full attention to Bergkamp, ready to continue the game.
In the 15th minute of the first half, Arsenal again organized the attack. The football was once again at Bergkamp's feet, and this time Ray was clinging to him from behind, keeping a close eye on his every move. This time, Bergkamp opted to break through the old ray. In the face of the incoming ball, he suddenly knocked his heel against the football, and then he turned around. is about to burst into the penalty area from the left side of Lao Lei.
However, this time Lao Lei did not let him succeed. He managed to anticipate Bergkamp's next move. Directly put your legs together and keep the soccer ball behind. And then. Straight forward with the ball. However, he didn't take a few steps before he was greeted by Vieira's ferocious snatch. Because Lao Lei's center of gravity was still unstable at this time, he did not firmly control the football at his feet, leaving a trace of gap. And it was this gap that gave Vieira the opportunity to fight back on the spot. Vieira should have been watching such an opportunity for a long time, otherwise he wouldn't have been on the ground so quickly.
He carried the football back with his body sideways and shouldered. And then. A kick back to the back of Pire. And Pire didn't stop the ball, didn't entangle with Makeledo, and directly handed the football to the feet of Bergkamp. At this time, Lao Lei had already run behind Bergkamp at a fast speed. However, before he could stand still, a picture appeared in front of him that made him stunned.
The ball flew over his head and behind him, and Bergkamp had already turned behind him before he was stunned. Then stop the ball. He went straight into the Chelsea penalty area. The whole process is as elegant and gorgeous as dancing ballet. Even Lao Lei himself felt that what was in front of him was not a player, but a top dancer. For the word master artist. Lao Lei suddenly had a new understanding.
"Bergkamp turn around! Bergkamp turn around!! My God, Dennis today, is the best Dennis! The best!! Look at that Chelsea hairy boy. Hahaha, remember. This is Bergkamp! This is Arsenal!! Do you need me to call your mom for you, hahaha! Henry! Opportunity!! ”
In the excited commentary of the high-speed live commentary. Bergkamp delivers a brilliant pass over the top. The ball went over Carvalho's head and into front of Henry near the six-yard box. In such a situation, Henry reached out to separate Terry, who was close to him, and then without making any adjustments, it was just a powerful volley. At such close distance, Cech couldn't do anything about it. The ball grazed the near post and flew into the Chelsea door. Arsenal, playing at home, took the lead in the 12th minute of the first half thanks to a clever assist from Bergkamp and a beautiful shot from Thierry Henry.
“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! Henry! Henry!! A beautiful finish, there is nothing the Chelsea man can do. But Dennis' getaways and assists accounted for 80% of that goal. My God, I thought I would never see him do anything like this again in my life. Who can see that he is 36 years old, who can see it!! Chelsea boy, you still have to learn! Highbury hasn't taken your turn to go wild! ”
Amid earth-shattering cheers, Arsenal began a frantic celebration, and the red color of the scene boiled. In addition to celebrating, the Arsenal fans close to the stadium also taunted Lao Lei. Because no matter how you look at it, Lao Lei, who didn't look at Bergkamp, is the biggest person responsible for the goal conceded, even if it is unfair to say so, no one can say that he can definitely prevent him from such Bergkamp.
But Arsenal fans don't care about this, they only know that the "arrogant" Chelsea No. 13 before the game has lost face in front of his idol, and this scene is what they have been looking forward to, how could they let go of this good opportunity. "Hey, stinky boy, do you need me to call mom for you?" "See, this is football, European football baby, haha!" ……
These sarcastic words did not make Lao Lei angry, or Lao Lei was not much disappointed at this time, but was mostly excited in his heart. It's been a long time since he's felt defeated, defeated, it's been a long time. This proves that the team in front of him, these players, is indeed worthy of him to fight with all his strength to destroy them.
He clenched his fists, and his eyes flashed with heart-pounding madness.
"Hey, little baby, do you need diapers, uncle can buy them for you." Vieira, who finished celebrating with his teammates, deliberately walked to Lao Lei's side and mocked.
However, to his surprise, Lao Lei did not show the feelings he imagined, and he was defeated and angry.
Looking at Vieira, Lao Lei smiled slightly.
Then, he said coldly, "I like this, you guys are doing a good job." So, I'm going to eat you, hehe! ”
The madness in his eyes suddenly made Vieira feel a chill in his heart.
No, or should I say madness!
Extreme madness!! (To be continued......)