147: Bradford’s forward twins

February 24, 2013, New Wembley Stadium, London, England.

What is happening here today is the 2012-2013 EFL Cup final, against Crystal Palace and Bradford. Today, the starting lineups of both sides are as follows

Home team Crystal Palace, head coach Tong Yi, formation 4213

Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy

Four defenders from left to right: Holebas, Delaney, Van Dijk and Zhang Linpeng

Double defensive midfielder Dickagakoi and Kante

Single attacking midfielder Pogba??

Front three Zaha, Murray and Mane

Visiting team Bradford, head coach Parkinson, formation 442

Goalkeeper Matthew Duke

Back four from left to right: Carl McHughes, Curtis Goode, Lori McArdle and Stephen Darby

Midfield four from left to right Gary Thompson, Gary Jones, Nathan Doyle and William Atkinson

Dual forwards James Hansen and Naji Wells

Tong Yi took a fancy to the opponent's starting lineup and could tell a lot at a glance.

The opponent is an attacking combination of one tall and one fast. Hansen is 193cm tall and is the team's bridgehead and the launcher of counterattacks. Then Wells next to him is only 170cm tall and is a typical fast horse. Born in 1990, he is not very old, but now he is Bradford's main forward. He only came to the team last season and became the team's main force. Last season he scored in the league. 10 goals and 12 goals in all competitions.

Currently, Wells has scored 11 goals in the league this season. And in this season's League Cup, he has played seven times and has now scored 3 goals. He is considered Bradford's top striker.

In addition, he also scored 4 goals in other games.

In other words, he has scored 18 goals so far this season.

This is still a very efficient forward.

These data are all Schwartz's, and Tong Yi also misread Schwartz's video information. This little guy is not bad. If he can grow up, he may not be able to play in the top league in the future.

Of course, his strike partner is also very good.

These two people are considered Bradford's risky twins, and they are still very popular in Bradford.

Hansen came to Bradford in 2009. Last season he scored 13 goals in the league and 14 goals in all competitions. In the three seasons from 2009 to now, he has scored 36 goals for Bradford. If you add in the 10 goals in all competitions this season, he has scored a total of 46 goals.

No wonder these two are so beloved by Bradford fans.

Tong Yi emphasized the team's defense against Hansen and Wells, especially the defense against Hansen.

Because Hansen is Bradford's offensive starter.

A lot of offense revolves around him.

As a bridgehead, he won the first point, and then looked for his teammates to join in behind him.

Please cooperate.

Moreover, there is not only Wells beside Hansen, but also Thompson, Jones and Atkinson behind him. These guys are also good at inserting from behind.

And when defending, Bradford plays more like a 4-5-1 formation.

Hansen was left on the forward line, and Wells returned to the midfielder position to participate in the defense. Then when launching a quick counterattack, Wells used his speed to get in behind.

Moreover, Wells is not the only response point. Hansen also has Thompson and Atkinson on the wing to choose from, so they still have a lot of counterattack attack routines.

Don't tell me, this Parkinson's really has something.

Otherwise, he would not have led a League Two team to defeat Premier League teams such as Wigan Athletic, Arsenal and Aston Villa.

In this game, while Tong Yi emphasized offense, he also emphasized defense and did not give the opponent a chance to counterattack.

In this game, Dickagakoi stuck to Hansen's side, not letting Hansen easily get the ball, not letting Hansen easily grab the first point and make the ball for his teammates.

However, at this moment, Dickagakoi took a step slower, and Hansen directly pushed the football down with his chest and quickly pushed the football back to Jones in midfield.

Although this guy is tall and seems a bit bulky, his connection movements at his feet are very fast. Before Dickagakoy pounces on him, he passes the football.

Jones didn't even wait for Hansen to turn around, he just passed the ball directly behind Delaney.

Bradford's forward Wells moved forward quickly, quickly leaping past Dick Gakoi and Delaney, and hurtling towards the football.

Danger!

Crystal Palace is in danger!

Bradford actually passed the Crystal Palace defense in the seventh minute of the game, and Wells was about to go solo!

The Bradford fans who came from afar jumped up with excitement and almost breathed fire with excitement.

The League Cup champion is beckoning!

we are the champion!

Come on Wells, Wells scores a goal!

"Ah! Danger! Crystal Palace is in danger! Bradford's reaction is very quick, and the routine is very clear and concise. It doesn't look like the cooperation of the English second team at all. Bradford is amazing! Danger! Mortensen roared in surprise.

hiss!

The Crystal Palace fans at the scene gasped!

Gustav and the others even had their eyes wide open and their hearts burning with anger!

Damn Chinese bastard, do you understand football? Will you be able to lead the team? You can't even welcome the English second-division team, so get out of here!

Seeing that Wells is about to catch up with the football, he is about to complete a single shot!

In the box, Lawn was so excited that his body was shaking. He stood up unconsciously and shouted, "We have the ball!"

Louisa frowned slightly, very worried.

With a bang, Van Dijk suddenly shot out of the diagonal thrust, taking the lead and knocking the football out of the baseline.

Then Wells's right leg kicked out Van Dijk's foot. Van Dijk fell down and screamed!

hiss!

Crystal Palace fans are relieved to have survived the disaster! ??

Bradford fans were instantly discouraged, extremely regretful, and even felt very regretful.

The Crystal Palace players were very worried about Van Dijk and ran over one after another.

"Wow! What did I see? Van Dijk? Van Dijk's speed was even better than Wells's competition! Oh my god, you have to know that Van Dijk is a central defender with a height of 193cm. Caught up with Bradford's fast horse! This speed... hiss! I kind of believe what Tong Yi said now, this Van Dijk is really a genius!" Mortensen was very shocked and couldn't believe it.

He has commented on a lot of games, and he has watched even more games, but he has not seen a central defender of Van Dijk's type. Van Dijk's speed gives Mortensen the feeling of Usain Bolt playing football. He is really high and fast.

He even felt a little dazzled.

"Hiss!" Hiller also gasped, very shocked.

After a while, Shearer said, "If there was a central defender like Van Dijk in my time, my goals would definitely be half as much! His speed to catch up is really too fast! He can actually run over 100 goals." The fast horse forward who is over 11 seconds long is so scary!”

Bang bang bang!

Tong Yi applauded while worrying about Van Dijk's injury.

Fortunately, Van Dijk was fine, and Tong Yi's anxious heart relaxed.

How dangerous!

After Van Dijk stood up, Wilson's eyes were still wide open, staring at Van Dijk in disbelief, his eyes full of shock.

Corner kick!

Bradford gets a corner kick!

The team immediately kicked the football out in an arc, and the football quickly flew into the Crystal Palace penalty area.

"Back point! High center!" Looking at the trajectory of the football flying in the sky, Edward in front of the goal immediately roared loudly, reminding his defensive players.

The moment Edward shouted, Van Dijk in the penalty area had already determined the placement. He immediately moved two steps back quickly, used his huge body to block Hansen behind him, and reached out covertly, preparing to secretly pull Hansen the moment Hansen took off.

At this moment the football fell over and flew right towards him and Hansen.

Calculating the distance, Van Dijk instantly and covertly pulled Hansen, who was jumping up with his legs. Hansen's body stagnated under the huge pulling force. Van Dijk here instantly ejected and took off, leaping into the air and grabbing directly. In Hansen

In front of him, he shook his head and threw the football out of the penalty area.

The football flew quickly to the side.

Holebas on the wing rushed out quickly and swept the football directly towards the center of the field with a diagonal kick.

Kanter, who rushed up from the center, rushed the football diagonally forward before the opponent's defensive midfielder Doyle rushed up. The football quickly rolled past Doyle, who was rushing up, and quickly rolled towards Right road.

Mane rushed forward quickly and headed towards Bradford's penalty area with the ball at high speed.

"Counterattack! Crystal Palace's counterattack is coming! Bradford is in danger! Their defense is very empty. They invested too many people in the corner kick attack. Now there are only two full-backs in the defense... eh , finished!" Mortensen said immediately, suddenly screaming.

"Beautiful! Beautiful pass! Mane easily passed Bradford's left back Mike Hughes! One-on-one, Mane's one-on-one, Bradford is in danger!" Shearer suddenly became very Roaring excitedly, the sound was very loud.

The Bradford fans at the scene were extremely nervous, and some even dared not watch anymore.

The Crystal Palace fans were very excited, their blood was boiling and their blood was boiling.

coming!

Coming?

Are we going to score at Crystal Palace?

Are our Crystal Palace going to win the championship?

Are our Crystal Palace going to achieve zero breakthrough and create new history?

Excited, excited, my whole body was so hot that I felt like I was about to explode. Countless passions were heavy in my throat and were about to burst out from my throat.

"Charge, Mane! Kill Bradford!"

The Crystal Palace fans roared wildly.

Bradford goalkeeper Duke immediately rushed out and quickly rushed towards Mane who entered the penalty area with the ball. He shouted as he charged, frightening Mane with his thunderous shouts.

Although Mane is young, your tricks will not scare him at all.

At this time, Mane was very calm, paying close attention to Duke who rushed out while holding the ball at high speed. Suddenly, he found an opportunity, and he pushed hard while running. The football shot forward quickly, rolled quickly between Duke's legs, and quickly rolled towards Bradford. empty gate.

Duke reacted quickly, but unfortunately he just took his leg forward and had no time to adjust and make another move. In a flash, an idea flashed in his mind. His legs immediately softened and he quickly sat down, trying to use his butt to sit the football under him to complete the defense.

But the ball was too fast. Before he could sit down completely, the football rolled past his crotch and rolled straight into Bradford's goal.

One to zero!

In the 10th minute of the game, Crystal Palace broke through Bradford's goal and got off to a good start!

The Crystal Palace fans were extremely excited, howling crazily at the top of their lungs, as if they were not afraid of damaging their voices at all!