Chapter 68
The game was a big success, but the game was a big success.
In the Douyin live broadcast room.
The commentator He Wei explained as neutrally as possible: "The corner kick attack scored! Birmingham expanded the score to 2:1!!!"
"The player who helped Birmingham score was... center back Michael Morrison!!"
"It's worthy of being a derby battle! Birmingham showed extraordinary fighting spirit and impact tonight!"
"If Birmingham can fight so hard in every game, maybe their ranking will not be only 15th!"
"With five minutes left before the end of the first half, Aston Villa's head coach Dean Smith needs to make changes."
On the barrage,
Xia Guo fans were collectively dumbfounded.
They all started typing and complaining.
"The 5th-ranked team was actually overtaken by the 15th-ranked team? What the hell is Aston Villa doing!"
"They didn't lose on purpose, did they?!"
"Match-fixing!! It must be match-fixing!!"
"Brothers, don't worry!! This is only the first half of the game!"
"Don't worry! As long as Xia Yuan makes a little move! The victory will belong to Aston Villa!"
"To be honest! Birmingham played really well in the first half! Every player was very motivated, while Aston Villa's players seemed to be in a slumber, especially Grealish!"
"Yeah, yeah! Grealish has been out of shape! I didn't see him catch the ball in the first half!"
After the restart, Aston Villa coach Dean Smith's face was obviously a little embarrassed.
He kept calling Grealish's name!
"Jack! Retreat to receive the ball! Don't walk around the field!"
"Show your strength!"
"If the team loses today, don't even think about going to the bar anymore!"
Dean Smith also discovered the team's problem.
The reason why Aston Villa has been unable to open up the offensive end during this period is largely due to Grealish's performance.
Since the start of the game, Grealish's game state has been very bad.
It can be described as sleepwalking.
No running, no grabbing, no defense...
Always walking around the field!
This made the team play almost one less player in the game!
"Jack! Wake up!"
"This is a derby!"
"If we lose this game! Aston Villa fans can really peel your skin off!"
As Grealish's friend, Xia Yuan also gave Grealish a kind reminder.
"Don't worry! Xia!"
"I'm very energetic now!"
"Watch me play!" Grealish patted his chest towards Xia Yuan, showing a confident look.
Not long after.
Xia Yuan received the ball in the midfield.
Although Birmingham's two forwards Jean Adams and Jukiewicz had already appeared on the left and right sides of Xia Yuan to interfere.
But Xia Yuan's pass was quite fast this time.
He didn't even choose to stop the ball, but kicked it out!
Bang! !
The football fell quickly in front of Grealish! !
At the top of the penalty area.
Aston Villa's star player, Grealish received the pass from Xia Yuan! !
At this moment, there was no Birmingham player in front of Grealish to interfere! !
No doubt.
This is a good opportunity for Aston Villa to equalize the score!
As long as Grealish shoots immediately, there is a great chance to penetrate Birmingham's goal!
But!
Grealish was obviously not sober.
He did not shoot at the first time, but chose to continue dribbling! !
Bad choice!
Grealish missed the best shooting opportunity, and in the blink of an eye, Birmingham's defensive players immediately rushed to Grealish! !
Two central defenders Michael Morrison and Dean pressed Grealish at the same time.
In an instant, Grealish lost the ball at his feet!
"Grealish... missed the chance to equalize the score!!"
"Birmingham completed the steal!"
"This is a great counterattack opportunity!!"
In the live commentary booth, He Wei stared at everything happening on the court nervously.
After completing the steal, Birmingham central defender Michael Morrison did not hesitate and immediately sent a long pass!
In a moment, Birmingham's counterattack opportunity came.
Frontcourt.
Speedy striker Jean Adams received the ball.
The ball.
The next second.
When Jean Adams was about to rely on his speed advantage to forcibly tear through Aston Villa's defense, he vaguely felt a chill on his back!
At this moment, Xia Yuan arrived! !
Without saying a word, Xia Yuan directly confronted Jean Adams physically!
Although Jean Adams was very fast, his physical fitness was quite average.
Especially in terms of confrontation, he was not Xia Yuan's opponent at all! !
"Xia Yuan completed another steal!!"
"Will Aston Villa complete the counterattack!!"
As soon as He Wei finished speaking, the referee blew the whistle.
It turned out that the first half stoppage time was over.
"The referee did not give Aston Villa the chance to attack in the last minute of the first half!! Birmingham is currently leading Aston Villa 2:1!"
"Fans and friends, let's take a break. See you in fifteen minutes!"
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Although the first half of the Aston Villa vs. Birmingham game has ended, for the Xiaguo fans who watched the live broadcast, they still couldn't calm down their excitement for a long time.
Continue to send barrages to express your opinions.
"Birmingham played really well!! On the other hand, Aston Villa's players, except Xia Yuan, played like a pile of shit!"
"That's right! Especially Grealish!! It is said that Manchester City wants to sign him! I really don't know what Guardiola is thinking!"
"Grealish's level is not as good as Zheng Zhi!"
"Hahaha! I feel that Hao Junmin is better than Grealish!"
"According to the English media, Grealish was still partying in a nightclub last night!"
"If you ask me, Aston Villa still has to rely on Xia Yuan to win today's derby!"
In the away team's locker room at St. Andrews Stadium.
As soon as the Aston Villa players entered the locker room, they heard Dean Smith was furious.
"Bullshit!!"
"Bunch of bullshit!! Birmingham is ranked 15th!! They are at most a relegation team in the Championship! But they played like a Premier League team in the first half!"
"And you guys!!"
"You are far behind Birmingham players in both fighting spirit and technology!"
"Do you know why there is such a big gap?"
"It's because every Birmingham player treats this derby as the last game of their life! And you guys? You don't care at all!"
"Especially you! Jack!!"
Dean Smith directly named Grealish.
"Don't think I don't know what you did last night!"
"If you still want to stay in this team, cheer up and try to score in the second half of the game!!"
