World's No.1 Football Manager

Chapter 154 Changes in Mentality

In the second half, Li Xiaopeng listened to Gao Yuan's opinion and took the initiative to change his formation. He replaced the fast horse Liu Binbin and Geddes as partners, and changed to a 4-4-2 formation.

The intention of this move is very clear, it is to "defend the center and lead the attack", take advantage of the opportunity of the opponent's massive pressure, strengthen the sneak attack, and at the same time use counterattacks to relieve the pressure on the defense line.

This change has a very obvious effect. Guedes's technology coupled with Liu Binbin's speed has caused SIPG's defense a headache, and they often lose sight of others in defense.

Coupled with the big butt Hulk messing around in front regardless, it made the players even more impatient.But the foreign aid of the Chinese Super League team is privileged, not to mention the world-famous big butt like Hulk, his domestic teammates dare not speak out, so they have to vent all their anger on their opponents.

In the 54th minute of the game, SIPG's corner kick was cleared and a long pass was passed to Liu Binbin's feet.Liu Binbin was about to speed up his sprint when SIPG's young U23 defender Wei Zhen rushed over and kicked Liu Binbin to the ground.

Without any suspense, he received a yellow card.

But only 3 minutes later, Liu Junshuai steals Hulk and hands the ball to Liu Binbin's feet.A big man rushed out of the SIPG team, and Liu Binbin was overturned with a flying shovel.

Everyone took a closer look, but it was Wei Zhen again.

Although the referee wanted to be merciful, Wei Zhen had no reason to forgive the kid for being so shameless. He raised his hand and received another yellow card.

Two yellows turned one red, Megatron was sent off!
The Shanghai SIPG team, which was already behind in the score, made things worse and was sent off again, making it 10 against 11.

The moment the red card was shown, the moods of the warring parties and their supporters were divided into two levels.

Everyone in the SIPG team wailed in their hearts: It's over!
Everyone in the Taishan team was overjoyed: they won!

Taking advantage of playing one more player, the Taishan team stepped up their offensive, and their mentality was very relaxed.In the 60th minute, Guedes received the ball near the bottom line from the side. Instead of choosing a conventional approach, he knocked outward with his heel, and his body bypassed the defender's side.Completed a beautiful heel pass!
After passing, Guedes slammed into the penalty area from the wing sideways. He did not pass to his teammates, but continued to break through. He buckled the central defender with his right foot and shot with his left foot.

This was beyond everyone's expectations. Not only were the defensive players shaken, but even his own people in the penalty area were taken aback. Jin Jingdao, who was blocking the goal, saw the ball flying towards his face, and subconsciously bent over to hide. The ball passed over his head and flew into the net behind him.

Guedes scored another wonderful goal that shocked everyone!

Gerdes excitedly picked up Xiao Jinzi who was terrified, and celebrated.He has been on the bench for too long, and he shot two shots in a row, of course there is reason to celebrate wantonly.

But within two seconds of being happy, the referee's whistle sounded, and the goal was disallowed!
"Why?!" Guedes was bewildered and ran to question the referee.

The referee pointed at the line referee, Guedes looked over, but saw the line referee raised the small flag in his hand.

Offside? !
How can it be!

Guedes is very sure that there are defenders on his side and behind him when he catches the ball, and it is absolutely impossible to be offside.

He hurriedly gestured a small box to the referee, indicating that the referee can go to VAR to prove his innocence.

For such a major penalty involving a goal, the referee must communicate with the video assistant referee.Sure enough, the referee muttered into the headset, and then ran to the computer screen on the sidelines to watch the replay.

Guedes felt at ease. He believed that as long as the referee was not blind, he would definitely change the judgment after watching the video.

The referee watched for a long time, and finally ran back to the field. When the whistle sounded, he pointed his hand in the direction of the goal, indicating that the goal was invalid!

What!The Taishan team exploded, and all the players gathered around to ask the referee for an explanation.

Guedes even chattered anxiously, in Portuguese, English, and a few Chinese characters mixed in. Although everyone couldn't understand what he said, they all understood what he meant, "I can't be offside."

The referee explained: "You are not offside, it was Jin Jingdao who was offside!"

? ? ? !!!
Everyone in the Taishan team was forced, Jin Jingdao was offside?Does this ball have anything to do with Jin Jingdao?This ball was scored by Guedes alone. Jin Jingdao did not participate in the offense. Is it useful for him to be offside?
The referee said unhurriedly: "He is in front of the goalkeeper, blocking the goalkeeper's sight, and he is also participating in the attack!"

Jin Jingdao is about to cry, brother, I am about 1 meters tall, Yan Junling is about 6 meters tall, I blocked his sight, you really think of me!

No matter how the Taishan players complain, the referee's penalty will not change, and the goal is invalid!
After arguing for a long time, the players of the Taishan team got nothing but grievances and anger.

Li Xiaopeng on the sidelines looked stern, not because this wonderful goal was blown away, but because he was worried that the emotions of the players would be affected.

One more player, the situation is good, one more or one less goal does not matter.However, if the mentality is messed up, it will be troublesome.

Li Xiaopeng has a keen sense of the game. Sure enough, in the next game, the players' emotions and mentality fluctuated greatly, and their energy was not concentrated.Obviously playing one more player, but gradually losing the initiative in the game.

On the other hand, the Shanghai SIPG team survived the catastrophe, the morale of the army was greatly boosted, and they launched a fierce attack on the Taishan team.

Miao Lin, the commentator, sighed: "A single penalty instantly changed the situation on the field and changed the offensive and defensive momentum. It can be seen how important the morale of the army is to a team. Sun Tzu's art of war has a saying, and it is the principle of attacking the heart and attacking the heart."

Although Li Xiaopeng roared loudly on the sidelines, the momentum of the two sides in the battle has changed. It does not mean that adjustments can be adjusted. The players of the Taishan team are constantly retreating, carrying the psychological burden of wanting to win and fearing losing.Without defensive depth, SIPG striker Anautovic, who was originally like a broken kite, regained the opportunity to connect with his teammates.

In the 73rd minute, SIPG's three major foreign players finally successfully connected once.Hulk gave the ball to Oscar on the wing. Oscar passed Wang Tong and made a 45-degree cross. There were many points in the penalty area. Arnautovic rushed the ball into the goal before Jill's defense.

The score became 1:1.

Almost at the moment of losing the ball, Li Xiaopeng made the decision to make a substitution, and changed two people in a row.

Zhang Chi replaced Jin Jingdao; Cui Peng replaced Liu Junshuai.

This is a gamble-style substitution, replacing two young players with two veteran players.

The tone of this game is based on hard work, so the players on the field choose young freshmen who are able to punch well and have plenty of physical fitness.Now replace the old players, although they have rich experience and mature mentality, which can play a role in stabilizing the morale of the army, but they may not be able to keep up with the opponent's rhythm in terms of speed and frequency.

What's more, both Jin Jingdao and Liu Junshuai performed well, especially Liu Junshuai did a very good job of restricting Hulk.It is unknown what the effect will be if they are replaced.

In addition, no matter what the result of the game is, Li Xiaopeng's practice of replacing veteran players with young players has further confirmed his name of "Li Taishou", and he will definitely be scolded by trolls after the game.

However, there is no perfect strategy on the football field. When making a choice, one must be prepared to pay the price at the same time.Changes may not bring good results, but if you worry about gains and losses, look forward and backward, and hesitate, you will definitely die even worse.

Gao Yuan understood Li Xiaopeng's decision, and was also sweating for his decision.

(End of this chapter)