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Chapter 221 The crisis ensued
Intermission, Ranieri did not feel joy because of the first goal.

"Luck favored us in the first half, but it doesn't mean it will always be. Everyone must cheer up and don't let up on defense."

Although the referee gave Vardy a penalty and also blew away Rossi's two single-handed goals, it still made the players feel dissatisfied.

"From the opponent's offense in the first half, it can be seen that Wenger's focus in this game is to use the center forward's fulcrum ability to create opportunities."

"So in the second half, they will still play like this. What you pay attention to is that the midfielder must interfere with the opposing center to get the ball near the penalty area."

"The two full-backs must always keep an eye on their breakthroughs from the side, because after the center forward gets the ball, they will definitely look for opportunities from the side."

In addition to counterattacks, Arsenal's positional battles almost always use Giroud's high point to connect the frontcourt offense, and the effect is very obvious.

Kanter's defensive interception ability is certainly strong, but his height disadvantage puts him at an absolute disadvantage when he and Giroud are grabbing high-altitude balls.

"Robert, in the second half, you should take the initiative to attack and limit the opponent's center forward."

To be on the safe side, Ranieri had to let the defender Huth attack to interfere with the opponent's ball.

In the Arsenal dressing room, Monreal slammed his jersey on the ground.

"Shit referee, he's blind, I didn't even step on him, it was a flop."

Arsenal players also complained about the referee's penalty in the first half.

Not only is the penalty kick controversial, but all three yellow cards were given to my side, which is no different from a blind person.

Wenger finally walked into the locker room, heard the complaints from the players, and said lightly: "Instead of complaining about the referee here, why not think about it, your performance in the first half was really so good?"

"In addition to that penalty kick, the opponent was blown off two single-handed goals. What's the use of complaining about unfairness here?"

Facing the question from the professor's soul, the team members were speechless.

Seeing that the players had calmed down, Wenger pushed over the tactical board and arranged tactics.

"If you want to break the opponent's dense defense, it is nothing more than high-point support, wing crosses and fouls. In the first half, Oliver's high-point support was very effective. We will continue to play like this in the second half."

Da Jirou nodded and said, "But professor, it's very difficult to break through their defense with only me at the front end."

Wenger said with a smile: "In the second half, their defenders will definitely step forward to defend you, so there will be a lot of space behind them. This is where we mainly attack in the second half."

"Your task is still to attack in series. Don't be afraid, fight more physically with the defenders. They can't fight you."

"Also, don't be afraid of the full-backs, press boldly, and share some pressure on the wings."

At the beginning of the second half, Arsenal was in the central defender position and made substitution adjustments.

Chambers comes on to replace Koscielny, who has a yellow card.

The two teams continued to attack each other in the second half.

Under the impact of the young and strong Giroud, Huth's defensive pressure increased sharply.

In the 49th minute, Giroud received a pass from his teammates outside the penalty area, diverted the header, and distributed it to his teammates on the left.

Under the cover of the full-back, Sanchez used his speed to break through Simpson's defense, forcing him to hook Sanchez from behind when he chased back, fouled and received a yellow card.

Three minutes later, it was Giroud's support in the middle to score the ball, giving Chamberlain on the wing a chance to break through and create a foul.

Fuchs also received a yellow card as he wished.

Ranieri suddenly felt bad. Both full-backs received yellow cards. Isn't that for the opponent to do whatever they want on the wing?

The most important thing is that Giroud's high point, starting from the second half, can't be guarded by Huth alone.

Suddenly, there was a noise in the stadium, and both Simpson and Giroud fell to the ground.

The referee blew a defensive foul, and took out a yellow card from his breast pocket, and then took out a red card from his pants pocket, sending Danny Simpson off the field.

Leicester City players rushed over and surrounded the referee to appeal.

Simpson's grab was indeed a foul, but he already had a yellow card, and the interval between the two yellow cards was less than 6 minutes, so he should not be sent off directly.

But the referee Atkinson was very firm.

Leicester City received cards consecutively, which made the players lose control of their emotions, and their actions on the field became more intense.

In the 57th minute, because Leicester City had one less player, Giroud was even more unscrupulous at the front of the penalty area. After taking the ball, he tried to pass Huth's defense and was tackled by Kanter behind him.

drop!
Kanter also got a yellow card as he wished.

The sudden change made Ranieri a little unprepared. He removed Mahrez from the offensive line and sent Vasilewski to supplement the integrity of the defense line.

Then off the court, loudly remind the players to be calm and pay attention to defense.

Veteran Wasilewski's appearance is not only to strengthen the defense, but also to limit Giroud in the middle.

After Leicester City lacked a counterattack point, Wenger immediately made adjustments, and Walcott replaced Kirkland to strengthen the attack.

Leicester City, fighting with ten players, could only be forced to switch to defense and let their opponents bombard them indiscriminately.

In the 60th minute, Chamberlain made a pass from the wing. Sanchez, under the cover of his teammates, outflanked the shot from the center and was blocked by Morgan.

Three minutes later, Sanchez cut in from the left side of the penalty area, swung past Wasilewski, who turned slowly, and volleyed with his right foot, which was saved by goalkeeper Schmeichel.

In front of one after another dangerous situations, Ranieri can only continue to make substitutions and adjustments.

Andy King replaced Albrighton, Rossi made up the midfield, leaving only Vardy in the striker.

Losing their sharp counterattack, Leicester City was overwhelmed by their opponents, with wave after wave of attacks, almost out of breath.

In the 70th minute, Leicester City's flattened defense finally showed a hole.

Arsenal full-back Bellerin, after taking the ball from the wing, easily passed the ball into the penalty area.

Giroud responds to a cross from his teammate on the line of the penalty area and draws the defense out.

When fighting for the top, Giroud saw his teammate slanting into the space behind Morgan, and the header flew directly, passing the ball to the defensive vacuum.

Walcott deftly emerged in the vacuum and slid the ball in with his right foot.

[GOAL! ! 】

[Under Arsenal's relentless attack, they finally scored. 】

【With one less player, Ranieri's team finally couldn't withstand the powerful impact of the opponent. 】

[Giro's role is too obvious. 】

After the goal was scored, the coaches of the two teams changed at the same time.

Arsenal replaced Chamberlain with Welbeck and continued to strengthen their offense.

Leicester City sent teenager Gray to replace Vardy.

Ranieri must keep the tie in the last 10 minutes.

He has also conveyed this signal to everyone.

(End of this chapter)