Chapter 237 Attacking like mercury pouring down the ground, with a hat at halftime!
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Liu Nian Fei Shui
Chapter 237 Attacking like mercury pouring down the ground, with a hat at halftime!
"Goooooooooooooal—"
Sky TV commentator Andy Gray stretched his voice for the first time.
"Goal in! It's Martin again! The world wave outside the penalty area! Joe Hart can't catch it! Arsenal lead the visiting Blue Moon by two goals at home!"
Xinying sports commentator Jin Xiangkai shouted eloquently: "It's unimaginable! Martin once again stood up in the strong dialogue and helped the home team expand the score with exquisite long-range shots!"
"Wonderful goal!!"
BBC commentator Lineker blurted out: "Martin scored again! Joe Hart once again became Martin's background board! Arsenal, sitting at the Emirates Stadium at home, led the visiting Manchester City 2-0!"
Martin, who scored the goal, did not open his arms and run all the way this time, but stood still.
As soon as he opened his arms, Giroud, who had an assist, ran over, bent down and picked Martin up.
Other Arsenal players swarmed in, excitedly slapping Martin on the butt, shoulders, and back, and venting together for the goal that expanded the score.
According to the past game situation, a two-goal lead, especially at home, basically means securing the victory!
Defeating the title rival Manchester City at home will be a huge boost to winning the league title after many years.
Therefore, head coach Wenger was particularly excited. He raised his arms and shouted, celebrating excitedly with his assistants.
"What brought us a fantastic goal was-"
The loudspeakers at the Emirates Stadium sounded the incendiary chants of the announcer Smith.
"—Martin!"
More than 5 Arsenal fans responded hysterically.
The on-site director showed the camera to Martin who was celebrating the goal, and then restored the wonderful scoring process in accordance with international practice.
Starting from Martin receiving the ball and speeding up holding the ball to pass De Bruyne and Aguero, facing Fernandinho's fight and retreat, he chose to cooperate with Ramsey, attracting Yaya Toure and then making a fake shot Really dial, make full use of speed and change of direction to pass the opponent.
David Silva's falling to the ground and shoveling is extremely dangerous, and it is exactly the same. Martin's pass and take-off to avoid the movement in one go brings a very strong visual impact and is full of appreciation.
Finally, after receiving Giroud's cannon pass, he chose to touch the ball directly with the outside of his right foot without stopping the ball. The kicked football quickly jumped into the air, with a strong external rotation arc like a rainbow piercing the sky above the Manchester City penalty area, and directly hit the goal. The upper left tenth corner.
The fans watching the live broadcast of the game looked at the goals scored from different angles one after another, and seemed to be affected by the fanatical atmosphere at the scene and became ecstatic.
Especially those Arsenal fans, extra excited.
The beloved team extended the score and scored brilliantly.
Simply perfect!
On the court, De Bruyne, Aguero, David Silva, Yaya Toure, Fernandinho, Joe Hart, all the stars stood there with their hands on their hips.
Scanning the broadcast screen, the fans in front of the TV can clearly understand what is called "helplessness".
There was nothing wrong with their defense, the problem was that Martin was just too good.
Can't prevent it at all!
Defense is inherently passive and can only respond to the initiative of the offense.
One step at a time, one step at a time.
'Chilean Engineer' Pellegrini, who was standing in the visiting team's coach's command area, couldn't help but shake his head. Although he was unwilling to admit, there was a high probability that this game would be hopeless.
Firstly, Arsenal as a whole performed exceptionally well under Martin's team-up, and secondly, Manchester City, under his charge, has declined in form after suffering a consecutive winless game, and playing away from home, there is really no hope of turning defeat into victory.
But then again, the game is not over yet, and the team still has hope of scoring points.
Thinking of this, Pellegrini called Aguero to the sidelines to teach him the opportunity.
There is still enough time in the first half, plus 45 minutes in the second half.
As long as we seize the opportunity while stabilizing the situation, we can still get at least one point at the Emirates Stadium.
Manchester City players are experienced in many battles and have rich game experience. They have experienced all kinds of ups and downs. Falling behind by two goals will certainly bring huge psychological pressure, but for them it also means there is no way out.
Since you can't turn back, then... you can only charge forward with your head held high!
No matter how many goals you lose, you lose, it’s no big deal.
As long as one goal is pulled back, the morale boost will be huge.
It is not impossible to pull two goals in a row or even three goals in a row.
The game restarted, and Manchester City, who had a kick-off advantage, had a significant improvement compared to the slow-paced attack in the past.
The number of uses of the rib space is gradually increasing, and the two full-backs Kolarov and Sagna have more opportunities to appear.
Especially Kolarov, who was already known for his offense.
Defense actually amplifies personal shortcomings, so the passes of De Bruyne, David Silva and Yaya Toure, who organize a series of attacks, are more inclined to attack the left wing.
Manchester City's attack came from the right to the center. De Bruyne, who received the pass, observed in advance and quickly passed the ball to Sterling, who was attacking the left rib.
Sterling caught the ball and swiped it in, deceiving Bellerin, who had slowed down, to follow back.
At this moment, Sterling pushed the ball to the baseline with the arch of his right foot.
"Alexander Kolarov!"
Accompanied by a shout from Sky commentator Andy Gray.
Kolarov, who ran at high speed along the left sideline, chased after Sterling's pass, and Arsenal's right center back quickly pulled the side to defend.
Kolarov looked up at the penalty area while running at high speed, caught up with him in a few strides, and passed the ball directly without stopping.
The football running close to the ground quickly rolled to the left front of the small penalty area,
Koscielny stuck close to Aguero, who was grabbing the front point, and did not give the opponent an easy chance to kick.
Aguero, who was facing the ball, naturally would not shoot hastily when the shooting angle was not large. He was ready to shoot, but the moment before his left foot touched the ball, he suddenly raised his foot and let the ball pass.
"Sergio Aguero passed the ball to David Silva!"
The scene broadcast by the on-site director covered the entire Arsenal penalty area, and Sky TV commentator Andy Gray shouted with unabated force.
Koscielny, who was ready to block the ball, saw that Aguero had passed the ball, and his anxiety became extremely strong.
Goalkeeper Cech was focused and quickly moved from the near corner to the center as the football moved.
Monreal recovered the goal post on the right and realized it later. When he saw the fast-rolling football, he went over and swung his right foot to make a clearance.
It was too late and then quickly, a light blue figure suddenly flashed in front of him, fell to the ground and stabbed the football.
"David Silva!"
Cech had no time to think. He pounced out with his rich game experience and physical instinct.
In this context, whether you can complete a god-level save depends entirely on luck.
David Silva, nicknamed the midfield magician, poked the ball towards the near corner of the goal with the toe of his left foot.
Cech threw out his body that was pressed down to the left ahead of time, and struggled to open his left arm.
The football, which was forced to change its trajectory, crossed the goal line at a faster speed against the inner edge of the post on the right goal, and hit the snow-white net in the lower right corner of the goal...
"Goooooooooooooal—"
Sky TV commentator Andy Gray's almost crazy elongated voice: "David Silva! Helped in the 32nd minute of the game! Helped Manchester City get back a city, 1:2! They are only one goal behind!"
David Silva, who scored the goal, did not celebrate the goal. He got up and ran to the goal, picked up the football, and called on his teammates to hurry back to his own half and try to equalize the score as soon as possible.
Manchester City players took the initiative to run towards David Silva, high-five each other and simply celebrate the goal.
The Manchester City fans who traveled with the team were very excited. They chanted hysterically to cheer for David Silva who helped narrow the gap.
"wuwuwuuu——"
Where do home fans let visiting fans celebrate in their own turf?They booed harshly.
The Arsenal players on the court couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh, their depression palpable.
It's just that as a professional player, he has a strong ability to adjust his mentality, and it is playing at home, so there is no special feeling because Manchester City narrowed the point difference.
Now that conceding the goal has become a reality, let’s score again when the game restarts!
The on-site director took advantage of the fact that the game had not yet restarted, and immediately restored the whole process of scoring.
"Manchester City's goal is a typical excellent opportunity created by continuous transfers! The most critical part is that Kolarov, who pushed forward from the side, is very decisive and the cross is very purposeful. Aguero makes full use of his ability to attract Paying enough attention, Monreal, who was pulling in, saw the football and it was already too late to make a clearance. David Silva decisively moved forward to the key position. Of course, the shovel shot when he fell to the ground was also quite exciting..."
Xinying Sports commentator Jin Xiangkai shouted: "Manchester City has narrowed the point difference, and the next game... will definitely become more exciting!"
"beep~"
Marina blew his whistle to signal the start of the game.
Giroud kicked the ball to Walcott, who swept the ball to Martin two meters outside the center circle without stopping.The Manchester City players who narrowed the point difference were very excited and ran extremely hard. Aguero, De Bruyne, Sterling, and David Silva respectively rushed to the players they needed to take care of according to the pressing tactics formulated before the game.
Arsenal players have a strong sense of passing and receiving, and they did not panic due to the pressure of Manchester City players.
After two passes, the football was given to Martin.
In the face of the attack from Aguero and David Silva, he spiked the ball with the instep of his left and right feet lightly, and used the simplest fried ball technique to break through the two superstars who were in high spirits.
De Bruyne didn't know what to do. The corner of Martin's mouth was slightly upturned, raising a beautiful arc, and the outer instep of his right foot pushed the ball forward to the right, accelerating from De Bruyne's side like a training pole on the training ground rushed over.
"I...X!"
De Bruyne, who had been passed over, turned to look at Martin's back and cursed in his heart.
What the hell, does it feel like a training pole stuck in place?
Martin dribbled the ball across the center line. Seeing that Fernandinho and Yaya Toure had no intention of attacking, he advanced the ball several meters further.
Fernandinho knew that Martin could not be allowed to continue to dribble forward wantonly, and he took the initiative to greet him with the important task of marking before the game.
However, the distance between them is very good, and Yaya Toure and Sterling are escorting the two ribs, so they are not worried that they will be easily broken by Martin.
In this regard, Martin knew that there was no point in forcing a breakthrough, so he decisively handed the ball to Sanchez who was asking for the ball in front of him on the left.
Monreal waited for an opportunity close to the left sideline, and Manchester City's defensive center of gravity was affected and tended to the right and center areas.
Martin gave up the left rib position to Flamini and returned to his own position.
The focus of Arsenal's offense came to Sanchez, who won the ball and passed opportunities through his superb foot skills.
The central defender partnership of Otamendi and Mangala is still a little immature, and Giroud easily grabs the spot.
But due to the distance from the goal, Joe Hart easily got the ball.
"wuwwuwuuuuuu—"
Manchester City turned from defense to offense, and there were harsh boos from Arsenal fans over the Emirates Stadium.
The home fans tried to interfere with the away team's offensive organization in this way.
But how could Manchester City players be so easily influenced?
The football passed through quickly, and David Silva who received the football decisively passed the ball to Aguero who got rid of Koscielny's defense.
Just when Aguero, who ran to the right side of the center arc, accelerated to receive the ball, a red figure suddenly flashed out from his right, his right foot stretched out, and the outer instep stopped the forward rolling football in place.
Aguero continued to run forward two steps due to the inertia. Martin, who stopped suddenly, turned around and changed from facing his own goal to facing the Manchester City goal.
Immediately afterwards, without making too many adjustments, he made a long diagonal pass with his right foot and sent the football to the attacking right.
Bellerin, who was running at high speed, stopped and passed the right long pass, then adjusted his steps and passed directly about 15 meters from the baseline.
The football flying towards the penalty area was flat and fast. Mangala stretched his legs on the ground and did not touch the football.
Joe Hart, who stood in front of the goal, was extremely dominant in the small penalty area. He didn't dare to attack the half-high ball that circled outside the small penalty area.
Giroud and Otamendi also used the inertia to stretch their legs, but no one touched them.
The football slides past!
"Wowowoooooooo—"
There was a burst of exclamation in the sky above the Emirates Stadium.
Sagna, who was back on defense, used his height advantage to overpower Sanchez and push the ball out, but not far.
Manchester City's defensive players didn't have time to breathe, and immediately invested in defense.
Monreal, who attacked the left flank and got the football, made a pass, but actually passed the ball to Ramsey in the middle.
Yaya Toure and Fernandinho quickly approached Ramsey in front of the top of the penalty area, preventing him from taking a shot in this dangerous area.
Ramsey, who received the ball, directly used the outer instep of his right foot to push the ball to the right back without observing.
De Bruyne, who had been focusing on Martin, realized that the opportunity to make a contribution had arrived!
When he saw Martin adjust his pace, he was very excited, especially when he thought of Martin's depressed expression after blocking the long shot, a smile was drawn from the corners of his mouth.
Martin's adjustment step point is not a long shot.
Instead... he followed the incoming ball and stopped one meter sideways to the right, just in time to avoid De Bruyne, who had fallen to the ground to block the ball from behind on the left side, and then adjusted his steps again.
Left back Kolarov couldn't care so much and rushed forward like De Bruyne.
Unexpectedly, Martin faked a shot and passed the ball, pushing the arch of his right foot through the ball.
"Walcott!!"
Xinying Sports commentator Jin Xiangkai's voice suddenly rose an octave when he saw Walcott, who had already picked up speed, diagonally entering the penalty area from the right side of the attack.
The left center back Mangala was in a good position and he scooped out Martin's through ball.
But he obviously underestimated Walcott's absolute speed. As soon as he threw the ball with his body close to the ground, Walcott's right foot just poked the ball out.
It was too late for Mangala to retract his foot, and his outstretched right foot just hit Walcott's right foot that had just finished poking the ball.
"beep~"
As Walcott fell to the ground and rolled in pain, referee Marriner's whistle suddenly sounded over the Emirates Stadium.
"Penalty kick! Penalty kick!!"
Marriner pointed his left index finger towards the penalty spot and Sky commentator Andy Gray shouted: "Eliaquim Mangala knocked down Theo Walcott in the penalty area, Andre Mari Na decisively awarded a penalty kick!”
Mangala, who made a big mistake, ignored Walcott who was writhing in pain. He stood up and raised his hands as if innocent, explaining to Marriner that he did not kick anyone, but Walcott dived.
Goalkeeper Joe Hart, Otamendi, Kolarov and other players surrounded the referee Marina, trying to get the opponent to take back his life.
Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini stood in the visiting team coach's command area and spread his hands, expressing his incomprehension.
Could this... also be a penalty?
Marina is very confident in his own judgment. After signaling the team doctor to enter the field, he pointed to his eagle-like eyes and said firmly: "I'm sure your No. 20 has knocked down Arsenal's No. 14."
Immediately, Mangala was given another yellow card.
Although the right foot of the tackler was close to the ground, but... he finally knocked down the person.
The on-site director gave a replay, which also verified that Marina's penalty was accurate.
Mangala's tackle was indeed a half-beat slow and knocked Walcott down.
Seeing that Marriner insisted on his own judgment, the Manchester City players had no choice but to disperse in frustration, and then encouraged Joe Hart, hoping that he could turn the tide.
Martin is now Arsenal's number one penalty taker and he puts the ball in the penalty spot.
Xinying Sports commentator Jin Xiangkai suddenly became emotional: "Martin took the penalty kick! He has scored two wonderful long shots from outside the penalty area before! If he scores another goal, he will perform a hat-trick in the half game! "
Fans watching the live broadcast of the game became excited and full of expectations.
Joe Hart standing in the middle of the goal line is still making a final effort.
That is, interfering with Martin through body movements and words.
The corners of Martin's mouth were raised slightly, and he looked at the provocative Joe Hart with a playful smile.
The Arsenal players in the audience held their breath for fear that the noise they made would affect Martin, who was taking the penalty kick.
The fans of the visiting team knew that Martin must be disturbed at this time, and they booed harshly.
"beep~"
At this moment, the referee Marina blew his whistle.
Martin, who was staring at Joe Hart, began to run up, still using confusing changes in his center of gravity to confuse the opponent.
Unable to withstand the pressure, Joe Hart took the lead and pounced to the right side of his body. Martin, who was always prepared, made full use of the flexibility of his ankle and used the arch of his foot to push the ball to the right side of the goal, which was the reaction of Joe Hart's movement. direction.
Although the force is very small and the football moves slowly, there is nothing that can be done to Joe Hart who has already surrendered his center of gravity...
Suddenly, the live commentary box at the Emirates Stadium went crazy.
Hats off at halftime!
(End of this chapter)
"Goooooooooooooal—"
Sky TV commentator Andy Gray stretched his voice for the first time.
"Goal in! It's Martin again! The world wave outside the penalty area! Joe Hart can't catch it! Arsenal lead the visiting Blue Moon by two goals at home!"
Xinying sports commentator Jin Xiangkai shouted eloquently: "It's unimaginable! Martin once again stood up in the strong dialogue and helped the home team expand the score with exquisite long-range shots!"
"Wonderful goal!!"
BBC commentator Lineker blurted out: "Martin scored again! Joe Hart once again became Martin's background board! Arsenal, sitting at the Emirates Stadium at home, led the visiting Manchester City 2-0!"
Martin, who scored the goal, did not open his arms and run all the way this time, but stood still.
As soon as he opened his arms, Giroud, who had an assist, ran over, bent down and picked Martin up.
Other Arsenal players swarmed in, excitedly slapping Martin on the butt, shoulders, and back, and venting together for the goal that expanded the score.
According to the past game situation, a two-goal lead, especially at home, basically means securing the victory!
Defeating the title rival Manchester City at home will be a huge boost to winning the league title after many years.
Therefore, head coach Wenger was particularly excited. He raised his arms and shouted, celebrating excitedly with his assistants.
"What brought us a fantastic goal was-"
The loudspeakers at the Emirates Stadium sounded the incendiary chants of the announcer Smith.
"—Martin!"
More than 5 Arsenal fans responded hysterically.
The on-site director showed the camera to Martin who was celebrating the goal, and then restored the wonderful scoring process in accordance with international practice.
Starting from Martin receiving the ball and speeding up holding the ball to pass De Bruyne and Aguero, facing Fernandinho's fight and retreat, he chose to cooperate with Ramsey, attracting Yaya Toure and then making a fake shot Really dial, make full use of speed and change of direction to pass the opponent.
David Silva's falling to the ground and shoveling is extremely dangerous, and it is exactly the same. Martin's pass and take-off to avoid the movement in one go brings a very strong visual impact and is full of appreciation.
Finally, after receiving Giroud's cannon pass, he chose to touch the ball directly with the outside of his right foot without stopping the ball. The kicked football quickly jumped into the air, with a strong external rotation arc like a rainbow piercing the sky above the Manchester City penalty area, and directly hit the goal. The upper left tenth corner.
The fans watching the live broadcast of the game looked at the goals scored from different angles one after another, and seemed to be affected by the fanatical atmosphere at the scene and became ecstatic.
Especially those Arsenal fans, extra excited.
The beloved team extended the score and scored brilliantly.
Simply perfect!
On the court, De Bruyne, Aguero, David Silva, Yaya Toure, Fernandinho, Joe Hart, all the stars stood there with their hands on their hips.
Scanning the broadcast screen, the fans in front of the TV can clearly understand what is called "helplessness".
There was nothing wrong with their defense, the problem was that Martin was just too good.
Can't prevent it at all!
Defense is inherently passive and can only respond to the initiative of the offense.
One step at a time, one step at a time.
'Chilean Engineer' Pellegrini, who was standing in the visiting team's coach's command area, couldn't help but shake his head. Although he was unwilling to admit, there was a high probability that this game would be hopeless.
Firstly, Arsenal as a whole performed exceptionally well under Martin's team-up, and secondly, Manchester City, under his charge, has declined in form after suffering a consecutive winless game, and playing away from home, there is really no hope of turning defeat into victory.
But then again, the game is not over yet, and the team still has hope of scoring points.
Thinking of this, Pellegrini called Aguero to the sidelines to teach him the opportunity.
There is still enough time in the first half, plus 45 minutes in the second half.
As long as we seize the opportunity while stabilizing the situation, we can still get at least one point at the Emirates Stadium.
Manchester City players are experienced in many battles and have rich game experience. They have experienced all kinds of ups and downs. Falling behind by two goals will certainly bring huge psychological pressure, but for them it also means there is no way out.
Since you can't turn back, then... you can only charge forward with your head held high!
No matter how many goals you lose, you lose, it’s no big deal.
As long as one goal is pulled back, the morale boost will be huge.
It is not impossible to pull two goals in a row or even three goals in a row.
The game restarted, and Manchester City, who had a kick-off advantage, had a significant improvement compared to the slow-paced attack in the past.
The number of uses of the rib space is gradually increasing, and the two full-backs Kolarov and Sagna have more opportunities to appear.
Especially Kolarov, who was already known for his offense.
Defense actually amplifies personal shortcomings, so the passes of De Bruyne, David Silva and Yaya Toure, who organize a series of attacks, are more inclined to attack the left wing.
Manchester City's attack came from the right to the center. De Bruyne, who received the pass, observed in advance and quickly passed the ball to Sterling, who was attacking the left rib.
Sterling caught the ball and swiped it in, deceiving Bellerin, who had slowed down, to follow back.
At this moment, Sterling pushed the ball to the baseline with the arch of his right foot.
"Alexander Kolarov!"
Accompanied by a shout from Sky commentator Andy Gray.
Kolarov, who ran at high speed along the left sideline, chased after Sterling's pass, and Arsenal's right center back quickly pulled the side to defend.
Kolarov looked up at the penalty area while running at high speed, caught up with him in a few strides, and passed the ball directly without stopping.
The football running close to the ground quickly rolled to the left front of the small penalty area,
Koscielny stuck close to Aguero, who was grabbing the front point, and did not give the opponent an easy chance to kick.
Aguero, who was facing the ball, naturally would not shoot hastily when the shooting angle was not large. He was ready to shoot, but the moment before his left foot touched the ball, he suddenly raised his foot and let the ball pass.
"Sergio Aguero passed the ball to David Silva!"
The scene broadcast by the on-site director covered the entire Arsenal penalty area, and Sky TV commentator Andy Gray shouted with unabated force.
Koscielny, who was ready to block the ball, saw that Aguero had passed the ball, and his anxiety became extremely strong.
Goalkeeper Cech was focused and quickly moved from the near corner to the center as the football moved.
Monreal recovered the goal post on the right and realized it later. When he saw the fast-rolling football, he went over and swung his right foot to make a clearance.
It was too late and then quickly, a light blue figure suddenly flashed in front of him, fell to the ground and stabbed the football.
"David Silva!"
Cech had no time to think. He pounced out with his rich game experience and physical instinct.
In this context, whether you can complete a god-level save depends entirely on luck.
David Silva, nicknamed the midfield magician, poked the ball towards the near corner of the goal with the toe of his left foot.
Cech threw out his body that was pressed down to the left ahead of time, and struggled to open his left arm.
The football, which was forced to change its trajectory, crossed the goal line at a faster speed against the inner edge of the post on the right goal, and hit the snow-white net in the lower right corner of the goal...
"Goooooooooooooal—"
Sky TV commentator Andy Gray's almost crazy elongated voice: "David Silva! Helped in the 32nd minute of the game! Helped Manchester City get back a city, 1:2! They are only one goal behind!"
David Silva, who scored the goal, did not celebrate the goal. He got up and ran to the goal, picked up the football, and called on his teammates to hurry back to his own half and try to equalize the score as soon as possible.
Manchester City players took the initiative to run towards David Silva, high-five each other and simply celebrate the goal.
The Manchester City fans who traveled with the team were very excited. They chanted hysterically to cheer for David Silva who helped narrow the gap.
"wuwuwuuu——"
Where do home fans let visiting fans celebrate in their own turf?They booed harshly.
The Arsenal players on the court couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh, their depression palpable.
It's just that as a professional player, he has a strong ability to adjust his mentality, and it is playing at home, so there is no special feeling because Manchester City narrowed the point difference.
Now that conceding the goal has become a reality, let’s score again when the game restarts!
The on-site director took advantage of the fact that the game had not yet restarted, and immediately restored the whole process of scoring.
"Manchester City's goal is a typical excellent opportunity created by continuous transfers! The most critical part is that Kolarov, who pushed forward from the side, is very decisive and the cross is very purposeful. Aguero makes full use of his ability to attract Paying enough attention, Monreal, who was pulling in, saw the football and it was already too late to make a clearance. David Silva decisively moved forward to the key position. Of course, the shovel shot when he fell to the ground was also quite exciting..."
Xinying Sports commentator Jin Xiangkai shouted: "Manchester City has narrowed the point difference, and the next game... will definitely become more exciting!"
"beep~"
Marina blew his whistle to signal the start of the game.
Giroud kicked the ball to Walcott, who swept the ball to Martin two meters outside the center circle without stopping.The Manchester City players who narrowed the point difference were very excited and ran extremely hard. Aguero, De Bruyne, Sterling, and David Silva respectively rushed to the players they needed to take care of according to the pressing tactics formulated before the game.
Arsenal players have a strong sense of passing and receiving, and they did not panic due to the pressure of Manchester City players.
After two passes, the football was given to Martin.
In the face of the attack from Aguero and David Silva, he spiked the ball with the instep of his left and right feet lightly, and used the simplest fried ball technique to break through the two superstars who were in high spirits.
De Bruyne didn't know what to do. The corner of Martin's mouth was slightly upturned, raising a beautiful arc, and the outer instep of his right foot pushed the ball forward to the right, accelerating from De Bruyne's side like a training pole on the training ground rushed over.
"I...X!"
De Bruyne, who had been passed over, turned to look at Martin's back and cursed in his heart.
What the hell, does it feel like a training pole stuck in place?
Martin dribbled the ball across the center line. Seeing that Fernandinho and Yaya Toure had no intention of attacking, he advanced the ball several meters further.
Fernandinho knew that Martin could not be allowed to continue to dribble forward wantonly, and he took the initiative to greet him with the important task of marking before the game.
However, the distance between them is very good, and Yaya Toure and Sterling are escorting the two ribs, so they are not worried that they will be easily broken by Martin.
In this regard, Martin knew that there was no point in forcing a breakthrough, so he decisively handed the ball to Sanchez who was asking for the ball in front of him on the left.
Monreal waited for an opportunity close to the left sideline, and Manchester City's defensive center of gravity was affected and tended to the right and center areas.
Martin gave up the left rib position to Flamini and returned to his own position.
The focus of Arsenal's offense came to Sanchez, who won the ball and passed opportunities through his superb foot skills.
The central defender partnership of Otamendi and Mangala is still a little immature, and Giroud easily grabs the spot.
But due to the distance from the goal, Joe Hart easily got the ball.
"wuwwuwuuuuuu—"
Manchester City turned from defense to offense, and there were harsh boos from Arsenal fans over the Emirates Stadium.
The home fans tried to interfere with the away team's offensive organization in this way.
But how could Manchester City players be so easily influenced?
The football passed through quickly, and David Silva who received the football decisively passed the ball to Aguero who got rid of Koscielny's defense.
Just when Aguero, who ran to the right side of the center arc, accelerated to receive the ball, a red figure suddenly flashed out from his right, his right foot stretched out, and the outer instep stopped the forward rolling football in place.
Aguero continued to run forward two steps due to the inertia. Martin, who stopped suddenly, turned around and changed from facing his own goal to facing the Manchester City goal.
Immediately afterwards, without making too many adjustments, he made a long diagonal pass with his right foot and sent the football to the attacking right.
Bellerin, who was running at high speed, stopped and passed the right long pass, then adjusted his steps and passed directly about 15 meters from the baseline.
The football flying towards the penalty area was flat and fast. Mangala stretched his legs on the ground and did not touch the football.
Joe Hart, who stood in front of the goal, was extremely dominant in the small penalty area. He didn't dare to attack the half-high ball that circled outside the small penalty area.
Giroud and Otamendi also used the inertia to stretch their legs, but no one touched them.
The football slides past!
"Wowowoooooooo—"
There was a burst of exclamation in the sky above the Emirates Stadium.
Sagna, who was back on defense, used his height advantage to overpower Sanchez and push the ball out, but not far.
Manchester City's defensive players didn't have time to breathe, and immediately invested in defense.
Monreal, who attacked the left flank and got the football, made a pass, but actually passed the ball to Ramsey in the middle.
Yaya Toure and Fernandinho quickly approached Ramsey in front of the top of the penalty area, preventing him from taking a shot in this dangerous area.
Ramsey, who received the ball, directly used the outer instep of his right foot to push the ball to the right back without observing.
De Bruyne, who had been focusing on Martin, realized that the opportunity to make a contribution had arrived!
When he saw Martin adjust his pace, he was very excited, especially when he thought of Martin's depressed expression after blocking the long shot, a smile was drawn from the corners of his mouth.
Martin's adjustment step point is not a long shot.
Instead... he followed the incoming ball and stopped one meter sideways to the right, just in time to avoid De Bruyne, who had fallen to the ground to block the ball from behind on the left side, and then adjusted his steps again.
Left back Kolarov couldn't care so much and rushed forward like De Bruyne.
Unexpectedly, Martin faked a shot and passed the ball, pushing the arch of his right foot through the ball.
"Walcott!!"
Xinying Sports commentator Jin Xiangkai's voice suddenly rose an octave when he saw Walcott, who had already picked up speed, diagonally entering the penalty area from the right side of the attack.
The left center back Mangala was in a good position and he scooped out Martin's through ball.
But he obviously underestimated Walcott's absolute speed. As soon as he threw the ball with his body close to the ground, Walcott's right foot just poked the ball out.
It was too late for Mangala to retract his foot, and his outstretched right foot just hit Walcott's right foot that had just finished poking the ball.
"beep~"
As Walcott fell to the ground and rolled in pain, referee Marriner's whistle suddenly sounded over the Emirates Stadium.
"Penalty kick! Penalty kick!!"
Marriner pointed his left index finger towards the penalty spot and Sky commentator Andy Gray shouted: "Eliaquim Mangala knocked down Theo Walcott in the penalty area, Andre Mari Na decisively awarded a penalty kick!”
Mangala, who made a big mistake, ignored Walcott who was writhing in pain. He stood up and raised his hands as if innocent, explaining to Marriner that he did not kick anyone, but Walcott dived.
Goalkeeper Joe Hart, Otamendi, Kolarov and other players surrounded the referee Marina, trying to get the opponent to take back his life.
Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini stood in the visiting team coach's command area and spread his hands, expressing his incomprehension.
Could this... also be a penalty?
Marina is very confident in his own judgment. After signaling the team doctor to enter the field, he pointed to his eagle-like eyes and said firmly: "I'm sure your No. 20 has knocked down Arsenal's No. 14."
Immediately, Mangala was given another yellow card.
Although the right foot of the tackler was close to the ground, but... he finally knocked down the person.
The on-site director gave a replay, which also verified that Marina's penalty was accurate.
Mangala's tackle was indeed a half-beat slow and knocked Walcott down.
Seeing that Marriner insisted on his own judgment, the Manchester City players had no choice but to disperse in frustration, and then encouraged Joe Hart, hoping that he could turn the tide.
Martin is now Arsenal's number one penalty taker and he puts the ball in the penalty spot.
Xinying Sports commentator Jin Xiangkai suddenly became emotional: "Martin took the penalty kick! He has scored two wonderful long shots from outside the penalty area before! If he scores another goal, he will perform a hat-trick in the half game! "
Fans watching the live broadcast of the game became excited and full of expectations.
Joe Hart standing in the middle of the goal line is still making a final effort.
That is, interfering with Martin through body movements and words.
The corners of Martin's mouth were raised slightly, and he looked at the provocative Joe Hart with a playful smile.
The Arsenal players in the audience held their breath for fear that the noise they made would affect Martin, who was taking the penalty kick.
The fans of the visiting team knew that Martin must be disturbed at this time, and they booed harshly.
"beep~"
At this moment, the referee Marina blew his whistle.
Martin, who was staring at Joe Hart, began to run up, still using confusing changes in his center of gravity to confuse the opponent.
Unable to withstand the pressure, Joe Hart took the lead and pounced to the right side of his body. Martin, who was always prepared, made full use of the flexibility of his ankle and used the arch of his foot to push the ball to the right side of the goal, which was the reaction of Joe Hart's movement. direction.
Although the force is very small and the football moves slowly, there is nothing that can be done to Joe Hart who has already surrendered his center of gravity...
Suddenly, the live commentary box at the Emirates Stadium went crazy.
Hats off at halftime!
(End of this chapter)
