Chapter 173 Perfect Counterattack, Unloading Cannonballs
The score was 2:2, and the two sides were fighting for it. The fans at the New Wembley Stadium watched with excitement, creating waves of loud cheers.
Players from both sides felt the fanatical atmosphere coming from all directions and were high-spirited. Arsenal player Sanchez, who got the ball, dribbled horizontally on the left side of the attack. He suddenly accelerated and dribbled the ball past Klein, Emre Can and Wijnaldum, running. He completed a shot from outside the penalty area, and the football flew into the air with a clear arc.
Goalkeeper Karius chose his position very well. He bent his knees and kicked off the ground, soared into the air, stretched out his left palm, and touched his fingertips slightly. It was just like this that he changed the trajectory of the football and rubbed the outer edge of the right goal post. Bottom line.
"What a pity--"
Sky TV commentator Andy Gray said regretfully.
Sanchez, who missed the ball, put his head in his hands and looked in pain.
Arsenal head coach Arsene Wenger was so depressed that he ran several meters to vent his dissatisfaction.
If Sanchez can score with this instep shot of his right foot, then... the chances of winning the FA Cup this season will increase a lot.
Liverpool head coach Klopp, who was standing in the visiting team coach's command area, breathed a sigh of relief. If Sanchez's instep arc ball could break the balance on the field again, the outcome of the game would be unpredictable.
He then looked at Li Qing, whose face showed little emotion, and thought to himself: "Li, can you give me some strength and score another goal?"
With the appearance of Sanchez's close shot, Liverpool's performance on the defensive end has improved significantly. With Ozil's weak long shot at the top of the penalty area, Karius easily caught it, and Liverpool switched from defense to defense. attack.
The process of Arsenal's defensive players switching from offense to defense is very simple, they just keep an eye on Li Qing, the core of Liverpool's quick counterattack.
But this time Liverpool counterattacked not with Li Qing, but with Mane!
Li Qing was at his peak when he debuted and became the focus of most media attention, so much so that Mane was ignored...
Karius' big goal kick was looking for Mane!
A super fast horse that is gradually being ignored!
"Oops!"
Wenger's pupils shrank suddenly, realizing something.
Li Qing has outstanding abilities, and Manet should not be underestimated either!
Karius' kick is not particularly accurate, but it is consistent with Mane's movement.
Mane, who was running at high speed, crossed the center line, stretched out his foot to stop the football before it flew out of the left sideline, stopped and went directly to Arsenal's defensive right rib.
Bellerin was extremely fast and took advantage of Mane's opportunity to slow down while dribbling the ball and approached at a speed visible to the naked eye. However, Mane, who seemed to be preparing to continue playing the ball, suddenly stopped and handed the ball to Firmino who was following up in the middle.
Arsenal's defense has consciously tilted towards its right, and Mane's sudden handing of the ball to Firmino disrupted Arsenal's temporary deployment.
Wenger realized something and turned to look at the left side of his defense.
Li Qing was seen rushing forward at high speed, while Coquelin was gritting his teeth and chasing after him. However, the distance between the two did not shrink, but instead continued to lengthen at a speed visible to the naked eye...
Li Qing was like a bolt of lightning, passing by at high speed on the right side of the court.
"Leeeeeeeee——"
The Liverpool fans and neutral fans in the main stand subconsciously raised their voices, creating a loud roar as violent as a tsunami, cheering for Li Qing.
The extreme speed is like a visual feast, constantly stimulating the adrenalin rush of fans.
Klopp decided to replace Coutinho largely because Firmino could complete Coutinho's passing task. He stopped the ball forward with his right foot to a comfortable position, and the outside instep moved outward very coquettishly. With one move, the football quickly rolled from the middle to the attacking right rib along the grass, which was the space behind Mertesacker and Monreal.
Li Qing, who is running without the ball, is like a fluorescent green supercar that has been improved to the extreme. His jersey is raised high behind his back, and the soles of his Adidas sneakers are rolling up countless grass clippings.
Goalkeeper Ospina couldn't help but swallow his saliva. It was obvious that he felt nervous.
Monreal is thirty-one years old, and speed has never been his advantage. When they are not in the same spatial position, he can only watch Li Qing run further and further away.
Mertesacker is nearly two meters tall. Even if his stride is long enough, he cannot close the distance between him and Li Qing. On the contrary, he is getting further and further away...
The broadcast showed Liverpool attacking the right wing, and Lux Sports commentator Zhan Jun's voice suddenly rose an octave: "Firmino passed the ball just right, with enough advance, just in line with Li Qing's speed to form a mountain." Yes, just right!”
"Arsenal is in trouble!"
exclaimed Sky commentator Andy Gray.
BBC commentator Lineker looked at Li Qing in the broadcast, suddenly stood up from the commentary box, and shouted: "Li——"
Ospina wanted to abandon the door and attack, but because of Li Qing's speed, attacking would most likely lead to a faster death. It would be better to stand in front of the door and wait for Li Qing.
At that time, his character might explode and he could save Li Qing's one-on-one ball.
I have to say that there was a lot going on in Ospina's mind. Li Qing used the outside instep of his left foot to lead the football to the center while running, swinging his feet frequently, and then the ball reached the top of the arc in the penalty area. Ospina Na realized his time had come to strike.
His ears seemed to hear a huge BGM, and he was in high spirits and full of confidence in this attack.
Li Qing slowed down, took the ball forward with the outside instep of his left foot, took a step forward with his right foot, stood at the line of the penalty area, and did not look at Ospina's position, with his left foot facing the instep. Hit hard in the middle and lower part of the football.
"Boom~"
The football kicked out with a shooting power of '88' was like a cannonball. Ospina, who had just struck out, looked at the football that came to him in an instant and was stunned. It was too late to reach out to block the ball. The football came out of his body. The left side flew quickly and hit the unguarded snow-white net behind him...
"Goooooooooooal——"
Sky TV commentator Andy Gray hysterically raised his voice in the live commentary booth, paying no attention to the reactions of his colleagues around him.
Commentator Martin Taylor is obviously used to Andy Gray's commentary style, adding: "Liverpool's quick counterattack made full use of the technical characteristics of the frontcourt players, including Sadeep Mane, Roberto Firmino and Lee Division of labor and cooperation, perfect interpretation of what it means to counterattack quickly like a textbook..."
Lux Sports commentator Zhan Jun was overjoyed: "Chinese youngster Li Qing received Firmino's penetrating through ball and cut into the penalty area with a powerful and heavy volley to help Liverpool win again. Exceeding the score! 3:2! It’s a sure win when there’s little time left in the game!”
Li Qing was very excited after scoring the goal. This time he did not celebrate in front of the enthusiastic Liverpool fans. Instead, he ran to the main stand where his girlfriend Tong Shenbing was, put his hands together and made a loving gesture.
