Xu Zhu's Successor's Football Journey

Chapter 310 Contradictory Moods

The game did not go as Mourinho feared.

Perhaps it was because of the two red cards shown by the referee just now. On the court, the movements of the players of the two teams have been restrained a lot. A high-risk defensive move.

For a professional player, being sent off during a game is an extremely serious punishment. Moreover, if the action is too big, it is very possible to be suspended for a few games.Especially for many players who have not yet gained a firm foothold in the team and their main positions cannot be guaranteed. For them, every minute of the Champions League game is extremely important.

As far as Porto players are concerned, even if they lose the game, they may still enter the Champions League finals. If they are suspended, they will not be able to participate in important finals. This is really unacceptable to many people thing.

In this state of mind, the game returned to the starting state, but the difference is that Porto's form has become extremely passive, while Chelsea launched an indiscriminate bombardment of Porto's half.

At this time, Wang Li's role in Chelsea's offense was reflected.

When he was not playing, Chelsea relied on this semi-substitute lineup to draw with Porto, but after he played, Chelsea's offense was much sharper, and the distribution of responsibilities among the players was also balanced.

At this time, the scene was 10 against 10, and William Gallas, who was good at attacking in the backcourt, changed his position to play as a winger. In this way, Chelsea became a 333 formation. It doesn't show this at all--
There is a difference in the mentality of the players of the two teams!
In the UEFA Champions League Group H group stage, Chelsea won the first 5 games and accumulated 15 points. They have already obtained tickets to qualify in advance, but Porto is different. For them, as long as they keep one point in this game, It can make the team qualify, and rushing to attack is likely to create gaps for the opponent and cause the ball to be lost. Therefore, they try their best to defend.

In this situation, the situation became one-sided, and the Porto fans in the auditorium continued to express dissatisfaction. For most fans, the result is important, but the process is also very important. At the Dragon Stadium, Porto's The ground, the way the game is played makes them feel that the team has seriously 'lost face'. When Chelsea got the ball, the routine 'boo' sound has long since disappeared. This may be because of the 'boo' the fans all over the field. Already tired, but more importantly, the situation on the scene made them have no confidence to 'shh' their opponents.

Seeing this situation, Jose Mourinho on the sidelines also breathed a sigh of relief, but Porto coach Mr. Fernandez was secretly anxious.

The Spaniard kept staring at Wang Li, he was afraid that this kid would score a goal if he was in a daze!

Fernandez knew very well that if the game went on like this, Chelsea would score, and the one who scored was probably the black-haired kid.Only under the foul tactics just now, Porto is more likely to keep a draw, but this kind of thinking cannot be made public. He can only think silently in his heart, pacing back and forth on the sidelines, which is reflected everywhere his current anxiety.

Mr. Small, the BBC TV commentator, couldn't help but joked: "The Spaniard looks very anxious. Under Chelsea's offensive, it is not easy for Porto to defend until the end of the game."

"In the current Premier League, Chelsea's strength is indeed outstanding. Their offensive ability is too strong... Oh!?" Speaking of this, Lineker changed the subject and said: "The opponent's coach seems to be changing tactics. What is he going to do?"

On the sidelines of the court, Fernandez watched Chelsea's smooth attack and the shots that threatened Porto's goal again and again. He secretly felt cruel, and finally couldn't help but walked to the sidelines, wanting to order his players to continue the tactics just now.

The UEFA Champions League is too important. Even if you can't win the championship, reaching the finals is directly related to the income of the club and the influence of the team. Even if some players are injured because of this, it is definitely worthwhile.

But it's too late! !
Just as Fernandez walked to the sidelines, Chelsea scored again! !

This time it was Wang Li. After receiving a pass from his teammate near the penalty area line, he took a powerful long shot against the rolling football and directly blasted Porto's goal. The angle of the ball was too tricky, and the ball flew into the king of the ball from Nuno's finger, which made Porto's efforts for several 10 minutes in vain! !
"Gooooooal!!! Alan!!!" At the same time, Mr. Small, the BBC commentator, also shot up—
"Alan Wang, a wonderful long-range shot for Chelsea to overtake the score!! This is also his 10th goal in the Champions League!!"

"According to the data, since he participated in the Premier League in Wolverhampton last year, whether he started or came off the bench, Allen has scored goals every game. This kind of efficiency really makes all opponents tremble. No doubt, now He is the top scorer in all of Europe!!"

At this time, Lineker was unwilling to be lonely, and he couldn't help but commented: "I am very optimistic about him. In the Premier League, he has scored 33 goals. Maybe in a few days, the single-season scoring record of the Premier League will be [-] goals." It's going to be broken, and he's only had half a season, and if he can keep up that level of efficiency, I think English football will depend on this young man."

"However, it's really a pity that the Swede still didn't call him into the national team." Speaking of this issue, Smarr was obviously a little lost in his words.

Lineker smiled and joked: "If I were an official of the FA, I would definitely let Eriksson step down. This kind of striker cannot play the main force in the England team. It is the biggest joke in world football."

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At the same time, at the Parc des Princes in Paris, the final round of Group H match between Paris Saint-Germain and CSKA Moscow was also underway.

"Goal!!! Ballon de soccer dans le filet!!!"

There was a roar in French from the earphones, which to the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, Harry Rozic, even overwhelmed the shouts of the fans.

Obviously, this is the roar after scoring! !

This lifted his spirits, he was slightly relieved, and a smile appeared on his face. While watching the game on the court, he slightly turned up the volume of the earphones.

"The goal has been scored!! It's Chelsea teenager Alan Wang. He scored the tenth goal of this UEFA Champions League. There is no doubt that this teenager will become the top scorer in this year's Champions League..."

'God bless! ! ' At this moment, Harry Rozki couldn't help but secretly rejoiced.

In Group H, Porto has three points more than Paris Saint-Germain, that is to say, if Porto loses this game and Paris Saint-Germain wins CSKA Moscow, then Saint-Germain can tie the points, and according to the European According to the regulations of the Football Federation, in the Champions League group stage, if there is a situation where the points are the same, then the result of the match between each other, the difference between goals scored in the match, the away goal in the match, the goal difference in the group, and the goals scored in the group will be determined. qualifying seats.

In the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Porto, the scores of the home and away games are 1:2 and 2:0 respectively. Paris Saint-Germain has an away goal advantage, that is to say, if the two teams have the same points, the qualifying team must be Paris Saint-Germain.

This season, in the Ligue [-], Paris Saint-Germain's results are really terrible. For Harry Rozki, the UEFA Champions League has become his last straw——
"Thanks Alan!!"

Thinking about these situations in his heart, Harry Rozki couldn't help but blurt out, now he has completely forgotten the arrogant blue figure at the Parc des Princes two months ago.

Just when Harry Rozki turned his head with a smile on his face and was about to share the good news with the team's assistant coach Perdo, there was a burst of boos from the audience, which startled him and turned his head In an instant, he saw the football bouncing in Paris Saint-Germain's goal.

"Oh, Batard (Shit)!!" Harry Rozki jumped up in shock!

But this can't change the situation on the field. The bright red number on the scoreboard at the Parc des Princes has changed to '1:1', which made Harry Rozki feel down again, and he hurriedly sat down again , watching the game on the court with a gloomy face. Of course, CSKA Moscow was already celebrating the goal at this time.

What the Bosnian didn't notice was that when the assistant coach Perdo saw his action, a look of disdain flashed across his face, and at the same time he muttered: "Trash!"

After Wang Li's goal, there was a brief silence at the Dragon Stadium. Porto fans obviously found it difficult to accept the fact that the team went from leading to falling behind. Therefore, when the ball really flew into the goal, the entire stadium was quiet. Immediately after the reaction, the Blues fans cheered loudly. Although there were only more than 1000 people cheering, it was obviously very loud in the quiet stadium, while the Porto fans clasped their heads in their hands and sighed.

Many Chelsea fans unanimously opened the prepared beer to celebrate the goal, and many nearby fans hugged each other and cheered.

Wang Li's goal made them see the team's prospects, a bright future and the hope of winning the championship.

Historically, Chelsea’s achievements have not been outstanding. Many people have been fans of the Blues for more than ten years or even decades. They have experienced many things with this team, but the Premier League champions and Champions League champions are always Unreachable, and last season's No.3 in the league has been the best result Chelsea has achieved in the past 50 years.

But with the strength and achievements of this year's team, Chelsea seems to have touched the league championship trophy that has not been touched in 50 years, and in the UEFA Champions League, they are also making great strides.

Now, many Blues fans have even begun to imagine how to celebrate after winning more championships! !

Premier League Champions! !
UEFA Champions League Champions! !
These are almost a dreamlike existence for the original Chelsea! !
"Champions! Champions! Chelsea will be champions! Goals, goals, Chelsea always score!" the Blues fans started chanting from the stands.

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After the game restarted, under the anxious command of coach Fernandez, Porto tried to use offense to get back a goal, but let go of the offensive ability of Chelsea, which is not comparable to Porto at all. You know, the current Porto is not The championship team from last season.

The players in Porto knew that Chelsea had a strong offensive ability and a lot of momentum, but they never knew that they were so aggressive. They maintained the same offensive intensity even when they were in the lead. This approach seemed unbelievable to them. .

On the field, Porto striker McCarthy had just completed a cold shot, but Thomas held the football firmly in his arms.Last season, McCarthy played 29 times for Porto and scored 19 goals. This South African player is undoubtedly the top scorer in the entire Portuguese league. This goal made him a little annoyed. He put his head in his hands and ran back slowly At this time, Thomas has already thrown the ball out quickly.

Lampard received the pass from Gallas and passed it to Wang Li. After Wang Li took the ball two steps forward, he saw a loophole in Porto and sent a long pass to the front of the penalty area. Drogba received it. He stopped the pass, turned around and broke into the penalty area to shoot with his physical advantage. Unfortunately, the football was played high.

But this kick also made Porto coach Fernandez on the sidelines break out in a cold sweat.

This time the attack was very fast. Thomas, Gallas, Lampard, Wang Li, Drogba, the five joined forces, and it only took about 4 seconds for 10 passes to threaten the goal guarded by Nuno. This is the real quick counterattack! !

This speed of counterattack has become a hallmark of Chelsea.

Although in this season, due to Chelsea's strength, Mourinho's 433 defensive counterattack formation did not play much role, but in fact, almost all teams that have studied Chelsea will notice their defensive counterattack speed, which may be It is also the impact of Wang Li's coming to Chelsea. Of course, this is a good impact.

After many games of running-in and usual tactical training, Wang Li has become more and more adapted to the position of the attacking midfielder, and this adaptation has also made him more and more influential on Chelsea's offense, and the team's style is also changing. Focus on offensive development.

In fact, Chelsea have no inherent style of football at all.

Due to Abramovich's huge capital, Chelsea spent crazy money in the transfer market, and the entire team's main lineup was almost refurbished. Even if there was any style before, it is gone now.

Therefore, as the core of the offense, Wang Li's playing style in the midfielder position has a great impact on the team.For the current Chelsea, it is not Wang Li who is adapting to the team, but the whole team is adapting to Wang Li. This situation seems unbelievable to others, but in fact it is.

If in a small club, such as Wolverhampton, the head coach will definitely consider changing tactics, because the club cannot guarantee that this kind of player will be retained next season, then after he leaves, the impact on the team will be inevitable It is far-reaching, but Jose Mourinho obviously doesn't think about it. In his opinion, if players like Wang Li leave Chelsea, he will definitely leave. Then everything after Chelsea will be related to him. It doesn't matter anymore.

On the court, under Chelsea's sharp offensive, Porto's offense quickly lost its vigor, and they had to think more about the defense. As a result, the offensive intensity naturally dropped.

Now, they can only count on Chelsea to make mistakes to get a chance.

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In fact, the current Porto coach Fernandez on the sidelines is the most confused.

On the one hand, he just heard from the assistant coach that the other game was tied, which made him feel a little relieved. uncomfortable.

Therefore, Fernandez has been standing on the sidelines, hastily directing the team's offense.

But at the same time, he had to let the team strengthen the defense, which was really busy, and even many Porto players on the field didn't know what to do.

In the No.805 minute of the game, Chelsea's continuous attack finally paid off.

Wang Li dribbled the ball across the center line and passed the ball to the left side of the penalty area. William Gallas, who assisted and stepped forward, received the ball and broke into the penalty area obliquely, but was directly brought down by Jorge Costa who was defending. On the ground, this time, the referee whistled a penalty kick without hesitation!
The penalty caused dissatisfaction among the Porto players. Veteran Maniche kept explaining to the referee and insisted that Gallas was a flop. However, the referee obviously only insisted on his own opinion, although Gallas did not He didn't fall down, but he saw clearly just now that it was indeed a serious foul, and he even felt that it was lenient enough not to award Costa a red card.

In many people's minds, a penalty kick almost means a goal!

Who will take the ball has become a topic of discussion among Chelsea players. In fact, the team's first setter is Wang Li. After the referee made the penalty, everyone in the team also looked at he.

But obviously, Wang Li didn't want to play this ball. He felt that his usual goals were enough, and it would be okay to have one more Champions League goal, but other players were different, which was very important to them.If this kind of opportunity is left to his teammates, at least he can have a good relationship with his teammates. A goal is really nothing to Wang Li.

The relationship between Chelsea players is indeed very good. Even though everyone wanted to take the penalty, no one rushed to take the penalty, and they gave in to each other. In the end, they pushed it to captain John Terry, and Terry didn't shirk it anymore. He walked directly to the penalty spot with the ball in his arms, ready to make a free throw.

Standing in front of the penalty spot, after the referee blew his whistle, Terry ran up two steps and kicked the bottom edge of the football.

For this kind of close-range shot, the general goalkeeper can't predict the direction at all. He can only rely on his feeling. Although he threw the ball in one direction, Nuno did the same. He chose the left side, and the football flew into Porto's goal from the middle. .

The score became 2:4.

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After the game restarted, although the Porto players were still attacking, the whole team had no fighting spirit. Even they themselves did not believe that the team was capable of scoring Chelsea's two goals in the next few minutes.

On the other hand, Chelsea is still fighting high. In this game, the team is blooming across the board. Damien Duff, Wang Li, Scott Parker, John Terry, it can be said that players on the three fronts have made progress. The ball, but now, they are still looking for scoring opportunities.

Perhaps, now the Porto players can only pray to God to help them.

Unfortunately, they are still out of luck.

Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, an stoppage time sign was raised on the sidelines. The bright red '4' on it indicated that the game would have 4 minutes of stoppage time.

In the No.903 minute of the whole game, McCarthy got another good chance. Scott Parker was intercepted in Chelsea's attack. Then, he received a pass from his teammate near the penalty area. Maybe Chelsea played in the second half. It was too easy, or the two-goal lead didn't care about the opponent's counterattack. At that time, there was no one around McCarthy to defend, but the South African striker kicked the football over the crossbar...

Seeing that the ball was missed, McCarthy put his head in his hands again, his face was very tangled, but in fact, this ball has nothing to do with the overall situation.

The Chelsea fans in the audience had already stood up, waiting for the end of the game to celebrate the victory. On the other hand, many Porto fans had already left the field early. For them, today's game is not a good memory.

Compared with last season, Porto's performance this season is really far behind.

On the court, the referee looked at his watch and waited for the second hand to point to the last moment. After a while, he decisively blew the whistle to end the game.

"At the end of the game, Chelsea won. They qualified with a complete victory in the Champions League group stage. This achievement is undoubtedly brilliant!!"

"Congratulations to them!! I hope they can go further in the Champions Cup finals!!"

At the end, Lineker did not forget to joke: "Maybe I can go to the end, I hope so, although I am not a Chelsea fan."

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At this time, the big screen on the field pointed to Porto coach Fernandez.

The strange thing is that facing Porto's defeat, the Spaniard's face seemed to be very calm, yes, it was calm, and even some joy was revealed, which made everyone in the audience a little baffled.

After a while, the on-site commentator announced a piece of news, which cleared everyone's doubts and re-excited the frustrated Porto fans——
"My God!! In another group match, Paris Saint-Germain lost 1:2 at home to CSKA Moscow!!"

For Porto, there is no better news than this! !

In Group H, Porto has accumulated 3 points more than Paris-based Germain, and joined hands with Chelsea to qualify. Undoubtedly, this vigorous game has become completely meaningless, which makes Porto coach Fernandez happy and depressed at the same time ---
Because in the game, the team's new aid teenager Diego was injured, which is absolutely a meaningless loss.

At this time, Fernandez didn't know what expression he should show to the public. This feeling of losing the game but winning the right to qualify is really contradictory! !

Perhaps, Mr. Fernandez should thank CSKA Moscow. With no possibility of qualifying, this Russian team not only won face for themselves, but also brought hope to Porto with their perseverance.

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(End of this chapter)