Chapter 359: ‘Small’ players play a big role, do you want to break the curse at an epic level?

Chapter 359: ‘Small’ players play a big role, do you want to break the curse at an epic level?

"aoaooaoaooooo——"

The Arsenal fans at the Emirates Stadium and the Arsenal fans in front of the TV screamed instinctively when they saw Giroud heading the ball into the goal, and they shouted wildly for him to help the team score the fourth goal.

The score became 4:0 and the total score became 5:5, but Arsenal scored an away goal in the first round at Camp Nou.

The Champions League knockout rounds have rules and regulations. If the total score is the same, the number of away goals will be considered. If the number of away goals is the same, it will enter thirty minutes of overtime.

If there is no way to decide the winner in overtime, it will enter a brutal penalty shootout.

Giroud was very excited after scoring. He opened his arms, took off his jersey in excitement, ran to the area where die-hard fans gathered, and shouted hysterically.

He knows that his scoring ability cannot be compared with Cavani, and he has no regrets about sitting on the bench, as long as the team can win the game.

But as the main center of the French national team, he also has his own arrogance, so he has been looking for opportunities to prove it.

In the focus game, Cavani misfired again, and he scored the key goal of a huge reversal...

Although this opportunity is for Martin to make fine adjustments based on the corner kick tactics before the game, the success rate must be considered when implementing such tactics.

Why would Martin consider himself?

Isn’t his header ability more reliable than Cavani’s?

Both the Arsenal players on the field and the Arsenal players on the bench were extremely excited.

Cech, who was standing at the front of his own penalty area, also opened his arms and rushed towards Giroud who scored his fourth goal.

Wenger, who was in charge of the technical area as the coach of the home team, also hugged his two assistants excitedly, expressing his joy at equalizing the total score.

As long as Barcelona does not score in the remaining game time, then his team will advance to the Champions League semi-finals this season by virtue of the advantage of more away goals!

Go to TM’s inability to defend the Champions League since its restructuring!

We're going to defend the title!

The entire Emirates Stadium became a sea of ​​joy for Arsenal people. The Barcelona players on the field felt the fanatical atmosphere coming towards them, and every one of them felt extremely desperate.

The key is to play with one less player and play away from home.

how to kick

The on-site director took advantage of the Arsenal players to celebrate the goal and gave a wonderful replay covering the entire Barcelona penalty area in accordance with international practice.

Starting from Martin calling his teammates to discuss in a circle before taking the corner kick, to Sanchez taking the corner kick to find Xhaka in the back post, the movement of several Arsenal players in the penalty area was amazing.

Not only Martin, but also Van Dijk, Koscielny, Xhaka, Cavani, Giroud, and Arsenal players who entered the penalty area were all involved in complex movements.

Of course, Martin's running position was particularly exciting. He almost ran in a small circle and his final takeoff confused everyone.

It turned out that his high leap was just a feint similar to that in a volleyball game, in order to give Giroud, who had run out of space, a chance to sneak an easy relay.

"Martin's golf IQ is too high."

Central 5 commentator He Wei couldn't help but praise: "I believe that the vast majority of fans, including me, believe that Martin will be Arsenal's last-ditch finisher because his scoring efficiency is so high. The result is to take advantage of everyone." The Barcelona defenders who gave him the label created an excellent header relay opportunity for Giroud who came off the bench! Giroud did not disappoint everyone's expectations..."

"At the 89th minute of regular time, there is still plenty of time left for Barcelona. As long as they score a goal in the remaining regular time and injury time, they can get a valuable away goal while still standing on the field. Undefeated.”

Commentator Xu Yang said: "However, Barcelona played one less player and their offensive routine was relatively simple. Neymar was sent off. It is estimated that it will be difficult to break through the defensive system led by Martin relying on the personal abilities of Messi and Suarez."

……

At this moment, Barcelona's star was overshadowed.

Messi, Suarez, Busquets, Pique, Mascherano and other players who appeared on the broadcast screen again became the best background board. They pursed their lips, shook their heads and sighed.

Standing at the entrance of the players' tunnel, Neymar was filled with regret. He couldn't help but wonder, if there had been no impulsive foul at that time, would this goal have ceased to exist?

Enrique, who was directed by the visiting team coach in the technical area, held his head in pain with both hands. Obviously, he did not expect that Paris Saint-Germain would be reversed in the 1/8 finals but would be reversed by Arsenal in the quarter finals.

What about the curse of being unable to defend the Champions League since its restructuring?

???

不过恩里克心态调整很快，想着反正都到了绝境，0：4惨败跟0：5和0：6惨败没什么区别。

But as long as they score a goal in the remaining game time, they will turn around!

Expanding the total score while also becoming invincible!

As for the possible situation of this score and Arsenal's possibility of continuing to equalize the score, Barcelona, ​​which he manages, should consider scoring away goals first!

So, Enrique called Messi over and gave him face-to-face instructions.

The on-site director consciously gave a close-up shot.

Anyone who knows football can guess that this... is a signal that Barcelona is desperate.

Messi is also a player who has experienced big storms.

The key to the Grand Slam at the club level and the painful loss of the championship at the national team level is the overtime winning goal in the World Cup final that most professional players dream of.

After experiencing such painful things, what else can't you accept?

Not only does Messi have rich game experience in Barcelona, ​​except for a few players who have relatively little experience, most of them have experienced hundreds of games.

The ability to adjust mentality is very good. I know that putting my emotions into depression and annoyance that cannot change the course of the game will not change the outcome, so I quickly pick up my mood and prepare for the restart of the game.

The Arsenal players' goal celebration took a long time, and it ended with the intervention of referee Kuipers.

"aoaoaooaoaooooo——"

The Arsenal players at the Emirates Stadium were in high spirits and the outburst of momentum lasted for a long time.

Martin consciously cooled down his teammates as they walked back, knowing that even though they had equalized the total score and could rely on the advantage of away goals brought by the existing score to advance to this season's Champions League semifinals, there was still plenty of time left for Barcelona.

Once you get carried away, it is very likely that extreme joy will lead to sadness.

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The game restarted and the time reached the 89th and a half minutes, leaving only half a minute of regular time for Barcelona.

After gaining the right to kick-off, Barcelona quickly passed the ball forward to Arsenal's defensive area 30 meters away. 'Leather striker' Pique followed Suarez and hit the goal like two ghosts. They ran to the Arsenal penalty area and waited for the header. top.

There is not much regular time left, and it will definitely be difficult to break through the morale-boosted Arsenal defense with regular tactics, especially with Martin participating in the defense, the tenacity of the defense has increased significantly.

In addition, there is a shortcoming that must be considered.

One less person to beat.

The potential risk of central penetration is that the possibility of losing the ball is very high.

The two wingers pick up the ball and find high points in the penalty area, which is suitable for any team that is lagging behind.

Enrique doesn't like this offensive routine with little technical content, but it can have a redeeming effect at critical moments.

Messi is the player with the best footwork in the Barcelona team. Coquelin, who came off the bench, was keeping a close eye on him, and Sanchez, who could not run fast, was watching eagerly beside him, in order not to give Messi a chance to pass easily.

With no choice but to give the ball to Roberto on the right.

The Barcelona youth training player who beat Paris Saint-Germain in the second round of the 1/8 finals is not very good at footwork, but he can also play some role at critical moments.

Roberto, who had high hopes, had long noticed that Cavani, who was a guest left back, was eyeing him. He kicked Messi's pass directly into the penalty area.

The placement of the ball was not good. Koscielny and Suarez were entangled, and Xhaka, who returned to the penalty area to participate in the defense, shook his head to make a clearance.

Pique, who was ambushing behind, was a little dissatisfied. He was also from La Masia, and his passing ability was not good!

Even more dissatisfied is Enrique, the head coach who single-handedly promoted him.

According to Enrique's idea, at least send the ball to his teammates, right?

Martin appeared at the spot where the football was placed. He used his strong body to block his position, blocked Rakitic and Busquets behind him, and headed the ball back.

The target was Giroud who came on as a substitute.

Umtiti was not tall, so he could only watch helplessly as Giroud, who had squeezed his position in advance, passed the ball to Walcott, who was participating in the attack.

"aooaoaoaooaooooo——"

A deafening roar erupted over the Emirates Stadium.

But within two seconds, the cheers were instantly replaced by boos.

"Yellow card! Mathieu directly hugged Walcott who started off, no problem."

Central 5 commentator He Weilang said.

At the same time, the fourth official held up an electronic board showing the injury time.

"There are still four minutes left for Barcelona!"

Guest commentator Xu Yang said.

Enrique tapped Andre Gomez on the shoulder and pushed him next to the fourth official.

This... is his last card.

Last summer spent 3700 million euros to introduce Portuguese international midfielder Andre Gomez from Valencia. His ability is pretty good, but he just can't get enough playing opportunities in Barcelona's star-studded midfield. Andre Gomez, who is meters tall, has good aerial control ability. That's what Enrique sent him to play. Want to play the most unpretentious crosses from both sides at the last moment of the game.

But before that, Barcelona still needs to take back control of football.

Andre Gomez's appearance also brought tactical adjustments to the high defense.

For them, the most lacking thing is time.

We must race against time!

Arsenal received a free kick in the backcourt, and when the time came into injury time, they naturally tried to delay the game as much as possible.

Barcelona's substitute players have already come on, and referee Kuypers indicated that Koscielny can take the free kick in the backcourt.

Koscielny has rich experience in the game and pointed at Suarez who did not retreat enough 9.15 meters.

Suarez saw the look in referee Kuipers's eyes and had to step back quickly to avoid wasting time.

At this moment, Martin suddenly accelerated and Koscielny passed the ball to the ground.

Andre Gomez and Rakitic, who were keeping an eye on Martin, followed him one after another without realizing it.

Barcelona adopted a high defense, with Pique staring directly at another central defender Van Dijk. The other players adjusted their positions according to the Arsenal players' positions, blocking the passing route. Only Umtiti was left staring at Giroud in the middle circle of the backcourt. .

Martin, who went back to face the football, did not turn around with the ball. He directly raised his left foot, twisted his waist and swung his legs, and kicked the ball into the middle of the frontcourt with the inside of his instep.

Barcelona players know that Martin has excellent footwork and will definitely use his excellent foot skills to control the ball at the last moment of the game to increase the time of possession.

Unexpectedly, Martin passed the ball forward.

Umtiti was a little panicked when he looked at the flying football. He kept pushing Giroud who was stuck in a half-legged stance.

But Giroud, who had just come on as a substitute, was immovable and could not be pushed at all...

Giroud, who was standing in the middle of Barcelona's half-circle, used his forehead to rub back Martin's well-timed long pass.

"Theo Walcott!"

The screen shown by the on-site director just covered the middle 1/3 of the entire playing field. Andy Gray, the Sky TV commentator in the on-site commentary box, looked at the Arsenal players running towards the no-man's land in Barcelona's half and shouted subconsciously.

"aoaoaoaooooooooo—"

A deafening roar suddenly sounded over the Emirates Stadium.

Ter Stegen did not want to follow in the footsteps of Neuer. He was good at attacking and positioned himself relatively deep in this game to prevent Martin from lobbing.

After realizing Giroud's header, he looked for Walcott, who was attacking the right rib and advancing at high speed. It was too late to attack again.

In order to seize the time to complete the reversal of possession, Barcelona moved its players higher up the pitch, leaving only Umtiti and Mascherano in the backcourt.

Mascherano is responsible for marking Sanchez. Mathieu has a height advantage and has the task of entering the penalty area to fight for the top. He is also positioned relatively forward, so Walcott is unmarked as he advances.

Accompanied by huge cheers that resounded throughout the stadium, Walcott, who was running at high speed, led the ball in the direction in front of him and strode towards the Barcelona goal.

Many Barcelona players on the court couldn't help but think of the goal that killed the suspense of the game in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals in the 2011-2012 season...

Each of them held their heads in their hands, with a look of pain on their faces.

I wanted to give it a try at the last moment of the game, but I didn't expect to be killed before I even exerted my strength...

Walcott took the ball to the top of the penalty area and took the initiative to slow down. Ter Stegen, who returned to the small penalty area line, chose to attack.

"Mark ter Stegen!"

Catalan Sports TV commentator Flores pinned all his hopes on the 'Little Lion'.

Walcott dribbled the ball just past the penalty area line, and flicked the ball to the right with the outside instep of his right foot. Giroud, who had previously headed the ball, appeared in the passing lane.

The ball is in front of the player, so there is no offside.

"Olivier Giroud!"

Multiple commentators in the commentary box blurted out.

Ter Stegen, who was rushing towards Walcott, stopped, his whole body like a wilted eggplant.

Giroud saw from the corner of his eye that Ter Stegen had given up moving. To ensure nothing went wrong, he slightly adjusted the ball with the outside of his left foot, and then used the arch of his left foot to push the ball towards the unguarded goal...

"Goooooooooooooooooooal—"

"The ball is in! Olivier Giroud! Scored twice!"

"The suspense of the game has been killed! 5:0! Arsenal is almost certain to complete a huge reversal at home! The total score is 6:5!"

"Barcelona, ​​with one player missing, completely collapsed. At 1 minute and 57 seconds into stoppage time, Giroud scored his second goal as a substitute. With two minutes left in the game, the home team Arsenal was already invincible!"

"Another game worthy of being recorded in history! But luckily for Arsenal, Barcelona, ​​which completed a huge reversal in the 1/8 finals, will become the victim."

……

The commentator in the live commentary box/live broadcast room blurted out the moment the football hit the net.

Arsene Wenger, who was in the technical area directed by the home team's coach, raised his hands in excitement, expressing his joy at scoring another goal.

He knew that this goal meant that he would be invincible for at least the rest of the game.

But the more significance is to dispel the unrealistic idea of ​​the Barcelona people trying to complete the counter-attack.

Arsenal players completely let themselves go in the fanatical home atmosphere, fully venting the ecstasy that swept through their bodies.

Goalkeeper Cech once again ran across half-court and celebrated with his excited teammates the goal that completely killed the suspense of the game.

Messi, Suarez, Pique, Busquets, Mascherano and other Barcelona superstars once again put their hands on their hips, their eyes full of despair.

If Giroud's previous goal could still see hope of a decisive victory, then the emergence of this goal meant that Arsenal ended the suspense.

There is more than a minute left in injury time, and even if a lucky score equalizes the total score, there will still be thirty minutes of overtime.

Going into overtime with one less player is no different from slow death.

You know, this is an away game.

Of course, the most critical thing is that they lost five goals as a guest, and there were very few shots that threatened Cech's goal.

There isn't much game time left.

Physically and mentally tired~

Therefore, Arsenal's celebration took too long this time and no Barcelona players complained, which was regarded as acquiescence to this ending.

The referee Kuipers did not act like a bad guy and allowed the Arsenal players to celebrate.

Until Arsenal captain Martin called on his teammates to regain their confidence, the game was not completely over yet. Barcelona still had the possibility of equalizing the total score, so they must play well in the last minute of the game.

The live director gave Martin a close-up shot.

Central 5 commentator He Wei commented enthusiastically: "Arsenal was able to score two goals at the last minute. Martin's role was very obvious. He entered the game with his own body. The second goal scored by Giroud was also accurately delivered by Martin. Long pass, accurately sent to Giroud's head..."

"Arsenal was able to complete a huge reversal at home, and Martin played the most important role!"

Guest commentator Xu Yang said loudly: "For a moment, Arsenal fans, we can almost declare that the curse that no team has been able to defend the Champions League since its restructuring is temporarily invalid for Arsenal!"

Players from both sides returned to their respective halves, and injury time lasted until three and a half minutes.

The Barcelona players who had the kick-off advantage were obviously greatly stimulated. They didn't have much desire to attack after the kick-off, and the ball was intercepted by Arsenal within a few passes.

Arsenal, which had already killed the suspense, did not attack again and consumed the game time through reasonable passes.

"Beep~beep~beep~~"

After the fourth minute of stoppage time, the referee Kuipers originally wanted to give Barcelona some time to equalize the total score, but Barcelona, ​​which had scored five goals as a guest, had no desire to attack at all, so they directly blew the whistle. The long full-time whistle.

"competition is over!"

"competition is over!!"

央5解说员贺伟激情昂扬的高呼：“坐镇主场的阿森纳凭借马丁的帽子戏法和吉鲁的梅开二度5：0击败来访的巴塞罗那，以总比分6：5完成匪夷所思的超级大逆转！”

(End of this chapter)