Chapter 173 Atletico Madrid is fierce
The pre-match episode is over.
When both players walked onto the stadium, flames could almost erupt in Atletico Madrid's eyes.
But not everyone can perceive this keenly. In their opinion, this is no different from entering any UEFA Champions League game.
Only when Zhou Yi shook hands with every Atletico Madrid player could he feel the hostility of these Atletico Madrid players.
Of course he knew why, but it had no effect on him.
Just kidding, Zhou Yi has seen strong winds and waves. Can the opponent's hostility make his feet weak?
hehe.
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After all the necessary moots before the game were completed, the players on both sides stood in their respective positions, and the focus battle was about to begin.
Atletico Madrid got the kick-off rights for this game, and Falcao and Diego Costa stood in the middle circle, waiting for the kick-off.
When referee Thomson blew the whistle to start the game, they kicked the football out and passed it back, and the game started.
Atletico Madrid, which has a kick-off advantage, vented their anger at the Dortmund penalty area from the first second of the game.
In the second minute, Falcao completed a high-quality shot, forcing Weidenfeller to make a very thrilling save and save the football from the baseline. Just two minutes into the game, Atletico Madrid won a corner kick.
In this corner kick, Atletico Madrid captain Godin jumped high and pushed the ball towards the goal before Subotic. Unfortunately, the header was slightly higher... but it was also shocked that Dortmund fans in the stands exclaimed.
"Oh oh oh! Atletico Madrid players are full of fighting spirit and it's very early to enter the game!" The Spanish commentator said excitedly. This is what he was very happy to see, but he didn't understand why this happened.
I'm afraid no one except Atletico Madrid players and Zhou Yi would know why Atletico Madrid was so aggressive after the start of the game...
Oh no, Reus understands it too.
Seeing Atletico Madrid having two threatening shots less than three minutes after the start of the game, Reus frowned.
Zhou Yi and Sun Pan’s bet seemed to have aroused Atletico Madrid’s rebound…
Later, although Dortmund obtained the ball rights, the Atletico Madrid players on the court were like mad dogs, sieging Dortmund in the middle and frontcourt, causing great trouble for Dortmund.
This made Simeone very happy to be the one who commanded the game on the sidelines. However, he repeatedly reminded his players to launch a fierce offensive against Dortmund's goal at the beginning of the game.
Because the kickoff and the game is approaching the end of the game, it is the time when the team is at least focused. If you can enter the state earlier than the opponent, you may score a goal.
He did not plan to guard 0:0 away and finally drag the game into a penalty shootout, relying on Sun Pan to eliminate his opponent alone. He was a turtle that lasted 120 minutes, which was not in line with his personal aesthetics.
So of course you have to attack away games, get away goals, and score first, and then talk about solid defense after scoring the goal.
Atletico Madrid's performance is very consistent with Simeone's expectations, and his team is indeed getting in shape very quickly.
Of course he felt that it was his credit.
Simeone certainly didn't know that the little episode that happened in the player channel before the game began, perhaps the reason why Atletico Madrid players entered the game so quickly...
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Atletico Madrid's fierce offensive finally reaped the goal they had dreamed of in the eleventh minute.
Falcao's shot caused Weidenfell to take off his hand. Adrian in the penalty area made a quick follow-up shot and the football flew into the goal.
"Adrian!! Adrian Lopez!!" The commentator of Spanish TV shouted excitedly. "He scored the first record for Atletico Madrid! This is a very important goal! Atletico Madrid scored the away goal!!"
After the goal, Adrian ran to the corner flag area, and his teammates followed him and hugged him. They celebrated the goal in the bottom of the south stands of West** Stadium, without caring about the huge booing sounded above their heads.
"But he lost the ball first at home... Dortmund is in trouble..." Marcel Leif said regretfully.
"Dortmond defender missed a person while defending in the penalty area. No one saw Adrian?" He Ping asked. "But before that, Atletico Madrid's offensive was already very fierce. Their series of attacks made Dortmund's defense a little busy, and Adrian also got a chance... Dortmund may not have expected Atletico Madrid to get into the state so quickly in this game... Almost immediately after the kickoff, he entered the state, and there was no warm-up test at all..."
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While Atletico Madrid players celebrated their goals, Zhou Yi was pulling a few people to hold a small meeting.
He was looking for Lewandowski, Gotze and Reus, who formed the attacking lineup for Dortmund in this game.
"It doesn't matter, we have the chance, and when they pressed on the offense, there was actually a lot of room behind them. This is the opportunity we can take advantage of to fight back."
Zhou Yi said to his three teammates.
"But Zhou Yi, they already scored a goal, so there is no need to continue attacking. If they shrink their defense, how could we have a chance to counterattack?" Lewandowski expressed his doubts.
Zhou Yi smiled slightly: "I don't think they will recycle so quickly. Think about it, how good their momentum is now. If I were them, I wouldn't have chosen to shrink the defense after just scoring the goal. Of course, I have to continue attacking and strive to get a closer period in a short period of time!"
After Zhou Yi said this, the other people also felt that it made sense.
That's right. When the team is in good momentum, why should we shrink our defense? Of course, we should continue to attack! At this time, if you let the team shrink back and play a defensive counterattack, there are probably few players who can listen to it.
So Zhou Yi’s analysis makes sense.
"As long as they continue to attack, it is our chance, but we won't have too many opportunities. If it is wasted, it will arouse their alertness and they will take it back immediately. Then, they will really want to fight back and can't fight." Zhou Yi continued to analyze.
Reus knew what Zhou Yi meant, so before Zhou Yi could continue to speak, he said, "Don't worry, Zhou Yi will not waste opportunities easily."
Gotze and Lewandowski also nodded in promises.
So while Atletico Madrid was still celebrating the goal and other Dortmund players were still regretting the loss of the goal, Zhou Yi had already pulled several people to briefly explain how to play after losing the goal.
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When the game started again, as Zhou Yi said, after Dortmund completed an attack, Atletico Madrid continued to bombard Dortmund's goal, which was no different from before. Even the offensive became even more fierce. This is easy to understand. Atletico Madrid, who had just scored a goal, was in a very excited period, with high morale and everyone was full of confidence.
If Dortmund can't withstand their attack, it's really not a daydream for Atletico Madrid to concede another goal in a short period of time.
Weidenfell just saved Diego Costa with a very threatening shot, but the football did not fly out of the baseline directly and was blocked back to the penalty area. Adrian wanted to use the same trick again. This time his supplementary shot was blocked by Hummels and flew out of the baseline.
Although the ball was not scored, the Dortmund fans in the stands and in front of the TV made their hearts beat wildly and were frightened.
Because Atletico Madrid's offense is too fierce, the idea of letting Lewandowski or Reus stay in front to fight back is very real. Dortmund was under great pressure in defense, and how could he have to leave two people in front and not come back?
Not to mention Reus, even the official Indian center Lewandowski will withdraw to the center circle and participate in the defense.
Even if there is a ball under Zhou Yi's feet, he will not be able to directly drive up with one big foot.
It is true that Dortmund wants to fight back, but it is not such a simple and crude counterattack.
But if you have to wait for a while, it would be too negative. What if you let the opponent score a goal before waiting for the opportunity?
Although the game only started for more than ten minutes, there was not much time left for Zhou Yi and Dortmund.
Chapter completed!