blogombal Chapter 304
Chapter 304
This corner kick did not pose a substantial threat to the goal guarded by Cech.
Modric's corner kick was too close to the goal, and Cech, who was tall and had long arms, easily picked up the ball from the air.
Leeds United players saw that there was no chance to attack, and in order to prevent Chelsea from making a quick counterattack, they quickly ran to their own half like a tide.
This made Cech, who wanted to launch a quick counterattack by throwing the ball directly, give up this idea.
After Adriano, who was running at the end, retreated to the vicinity of the center circle, Cech threw the ball to Ashley Cole on the wing, and Chelsea began to organize an attack.
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In the Sky Sports studio.
Lineker looked at the game time in the upper right corner of the TV screen and said comfortably: "The first half is coming to an end, Chelsea has slowed down their offensive rhythm, and after running for nearly 40 minutes, the players' physical threshold has almost been reached. It seems that Leeds United will most likely enter the halftime break with a one-goal lead."
Compared to Lineker's ease, Jon's expression looked a little worried: "It's time for Mourinho to slow down the players. After more than ten minutes of siege, Chelsea has not received any substantial results, which will make the players' mentality gradually anxious. Coupled with their physical exhaustion, I am very worried that they will be Leeds United seized the opportunity to counterattack. "
"Not really." Lineker glanced at Glen Johnson who was dribbling the ball on the wing, "Leeds United has been playing very conservatively during this period. You can see that Adriano has retreated to within 35 meters to assist the team in defense. But to be honest, Jon, I think your analysis of Adriano just now is a bit too much. It's been almost 20 minutes, and he has been invisible except for the only long shot. "
"Maybe." Hearing Lineker say this, Jon looked at Adriano who had retreated to the outside of the penalty area as Chelsea's attack progressed, and frowned even deeper.
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The two commentators were analyzing.
Chelsea's offensive did not stop.
When Glen Johnson was dribbling the ball, Bale, who was facing him, strictly followed the tactical plan of Li Shiguang's defensive drills, and kept a safe distance from Johnson, and resolutely did not kick easily.
This made Glen Johnson very uncomfortable.
Johnson is an attacking full-back with outstanding physical fitness. His explosiveness and speed are his strengths, which also makes him have a strong breakthrough ability.
But today.
Whether it is the previous Lahm or the current Bale, Johnson has not taken any advantage. He feels that the only advantage he can talk about is his more sturdy body in comparison.
Although the German little man who is accurate in positioning is no longer the one who is facing him now, if he wants to force his speed to break through the current Bale, it is likely that the Welsh supercar on the opposite side will immediately leave him behind as soon as he dribbles the ball.
As long as Bale does not rush to grab, Johnson cannot get rid of him through fake moves and break through Bale's defense.
Johnson also thought about passing the ball to the middle, but soon, he gave up the idea.
Because Leeds United's defense in the middle is now tighter, in addition to the three defensive midfielders, even Adriano has returned to participate in the defense.
Finally.
When he brought the ball to the Leeds United penalty area, Johnson couldn't help it.
He first looked up and observed the situation in the penalty area of Leeds United, and saw Malouda competing with Cannavaro for position in the penalty area. Then he estimated the distance between himself and Bale, and then Johnson aimed at Malouda's position and kicked the ball directly into the penalty area of Leeds United.
However, Johnson's pass did not reach Malouda's feet.
Cannavaro, who was firmly stuck behind Malouda, was quick-eyed and quick-footed. Before the ball landed, he stretched out his right foot from behind and kicked it, using an unconventional defensive move to destroy the ball out of the penalty area.
It was a coincidence.
The ball flew out of the penalty area and fell at the feet of Adriano who was facing them.
Adriano, who had been paying attention online, was not scared by the sudden pass. He easily unloaded the ball with his right foot, and then quickly turned around and looked straight ahead.
As Adriano turned with the ball.
The Leeds United players, who had already engraved the quick counterattack into their bones under the training of Li Shiguang, also moved instantly.
Bale on the left, Kaka in the middle, and Sun Jihai who was further away all turned their weights and ran towards Chelsea's half at full speed.
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"Glen Johnson kicked the ball and passed it. Judging from the passing route, he was looking for Malouda, but Cannavaro used his rich experience toThe French striker was stuck by his experience. Even if he successfully got the ball... "Lineker explained at a very fast speed, "Oh, Malouda didn't get the ball. Cannavaro insidiously stretched out a foot from behind him and poked the ball out of the penalty area. The ball reached Adriano's feet. His teammates had already started to move. Who was he going to pass it to? This is Leeds United's counterattack opportunity!"
"Leeds United's three lines moved together! Chelsea's defense speed was not slow either. Joe Cole and Malouda chased Adriano at the same time!" Jon stared closely at Adriano who had already started dribbling the ball. "Next, it depends on where the Brazilian striker passes the ball to! "
Jon and Lineker, even the fans of both sides of Wembley Stadium and Mourinho standing outside the Chelsea bench.
Almost everyone, at this moment, stared at Adriano, wanting to see where he would pass the ball!
But here.
Only the coaching trio from Leeds United was missing.
Li Shiguang, Rivaldo and Simeone were standing outside the sideline, staring at Adriano who had already started with the ball.
"Go... Go... Don't pass..."
Rivaldo's whisper reached Li Shiguang's ears.
First, he rolled his eyes at Rivaldo who was trying his best to suppress his ambitions, Li Shiguang then turned his head and looked back at Adriano.
In fact, he also had a little expectation in his heart.
Until today.
Adriano's transfer was still considered by the outside world as a failure in Li Shiguang's career.
No one was optimistic about this Brazilian striker.
The reason why Li Shiguang put Ibrahimovic and Torres on the bench today and let him start.
In addition to wanting Adriano to adapt to the rhythm of the Premier League.
The biggest reason was that he wanted the Brazilian to use his performance to help him slap the faces of all those who criticized this transfer.
And waited for nearly forty minutes.
This counterattack seemed to be the best opportunity!