Chapter 94 Meeting on a narrow road
In the Stamford Bridge Stadium's away team locker room, Simon Grayson excitedly waved his fists to his players: "Young guys! Do a good job! I am proud of you! We will definitely win this game! We will definitely win!"
The excitement of the head coach infected every player. Leeds United players shouted. Although today's game was only played for the first half, the tortuous process was destined to be a classic battle between the "Peacock Legion" and the "Blue Army".
After calming down, Simon Grayson and other players continued: "Although we are currently in the lead, don't forget that we are facing the European champions of last season. Even if their strength has weakened a lot this season, we can't take it lightly! You should still remember it? Just now, when we were leading with one goal, we were scored two goals in a row by our opponent. The situation we are facing now is no different from that time. Do you think we can relax!?"
The Leeds United players also became serious. They personally felt the fierce counterattack of the "Blue Army". The invisible power was simply unstoppable. In the unfavorable situation, they could still equalize the score and overtake so quickly. This is definitely a reflection of Chelsea's strong strength.
"In the second half, we have to strive to score another goal! When we lead two goals, we can only be sure that we have hope of winning! If we still lead at the end of the ninety-minute game, then we will win! Remember?"
"Remember!"
"Okay! Very good! Now everyone eat something to supplement their physical fitness!"
Simon Grayson nodded with satisfaction, watching the players pick up bananas or sports drinks one by one, and began to consume a lot of physical fitness to supplement themselves, but he was not sure of winning the game. In fact, the situation facing Leeds United is even more sinister than what he said. Unlike the "Blue Army" with a strong substitute lineup, Leeds United does not have any outstanding players sitting on the bench. It is already quite difficult to be able to lead now.
Leeds United no longer has any good cards to play, but there are still Maluda and Sturridge and other stars on Chelsea. As the game deepens, when both players are exhausted a lot of physical fitness, Chelsea players who come on the bench will cause considerable trouble to Leeds United.
However, although he had already expected all this, Simon Grayson had no good idea. There were only players of Snold Grass, Whitehead and Becchio in his substitute lineup, which was also determined by the overall strength of the two teams.
As the game entered the second half, Chelsea made a substitution. Dimatio used French midfielder Gale Kakuta to replace Mikel and replaced the next defensive midfielder with an attacking midfielder. The tactical intentions were already quite obvious.
The 21-year-old French midfielder Kakuta is a complete attacking player who can compete in wingers, forwards, front midfielders and other positions. Although he has not played many games for Chelsea, he is a very dynamic player, especially as a black player, who is absolutely first-class in terms of physical fitness. Di Matteo sent him to use him to attack the defense line of Leeds United, which was not very strong.
As for Leeds United, the players also remembered what the head coach said, and the lead of a ball is really not safe, especially when facing a powerful opponent like the "Blue Army", so after the kick-off in the middle circle, they immediately launched an offensive.
After receiving the return pass from Ameobi, Zach Thompson sent the ball to Bentley on the right. After Bentley and Papachi fell down on the right, they kicked the ball to Zach Thompson.
"Bang!"
This time, Zach Thompson did not send the ball back, but turned around and kicked the ball to Jonny Hausen on the left.
After a fake shot from the right, then launch a fatal blow from the left. This is also a tactic practiced by Leeds United in daily training. Zach Thompson is still quite skillful now.
After getting the ball, Captain Leeds took the ball forward with the opportunity, and then used his left foot to pick the ball into Chelsea's penalty area.
Teves is on the right, Zach Thompson is in the middle, and both of them quickly stepped forward, but they both failed to touch the ball at all. Chelsea captain John Terry showed his level of world-class central defender. Jonny Hausen's pass was very sudden, but he couldn't escape Terry's judgment. He just stepped back two steps, and Terry blocked the ball, and then drove to the front with a big foot.
"Roar up!"
The Chelsea captain's roar was like a charge. Cavani, Lukaku and Mata in the frontcourt moved forward quickly in a triangle.
"Bang!"
Kava, running, face Odi, and swung his head to send the ball to the middle. Mata, who followed up, controlled the ball, took a step forward and suddenly made a pass and sent the ball to the front of Cavani.
The Uruguayan shooter's speed exceeded that of Odi. He caught up with the ball with a few big steps and lay directly into the Leeds United's penalty area. He swung his right leg in the run and kicked the ball to the far corner with a "bang"!
"Don't think about it!"
Ronegan, who created the small penalty area, shouted and made a side pass, but because Cavani's shooting power was too strong, he could only block the ball with his fists.
"Bang!"
When the ball flew to the other side, Lukaku appeared. The Belgian scorer just pushed the arch of his left foot and the ball rolled into the goal of Leeds United. Ronegan just got up at this time...
"GOAL!GOAL!GOAL!GOAL!GOAL!GOAL!GOAL!GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"46 minutes! Lukaku! Lukaku equalized the score for us again! 3:3 draw! The second half just started, and we tied the score again! It was really a fierce game. Leeds played away and caused us a lot of trouble, but now we are standing in front of the starting line again!"
The commentator roared excitedly, just like the ordinary "Blue Army" fans, but when he spoke, he still expressed his admiration for the "Young Guards". Now no one on Chelsea is so stupid that he thinks that his team can easily defeat this mortal enemy. Just like the confrontation between many mortal enemies in football, this game is also full of passion and crisis. As strong as the Champions League champion "Blue Army" Chelsea also has to face the crisis brought by Leeds United.
Simon Grayson was serious in the field, but there was no panic. He had already had a premonition that Leeds United faced Chelsea. The former England overlord, the "Blue Army" notified by the "Red Devils" Manchester United. Last season's Champions League trophy winner, how could such a team be easily defeated by Leeds United?
Even though the "magic lamp" Lampard in Chelsea is indeed old and his condition is indeed worse than before, they also have Mata, the offensive that the Spanish little man just launched created this goal. His imagination, speed and skills are definitely world-class.
only--
So what if 3:3 is flat!?
We haven't lost yet!
We still have a chance!
Fight!
See who will eventually become the winner!
At this time, Simon Grayson no longer cared about away games. He believed that the same was true for his disciples. In this regard, any off-court factor had a very small effect on the game. The battlefield that could really determine the outcome of the game was still on the green field.
After being equalized, Leeds United was not discouraged at all. They immediately served and started the offense again. Zach Thompson, Jonny Hausen, Ben Parker, Bentley, Tevez and others were running wildly on the court. Every attack they would sprint without any effort, which also forced Chelsea players to follow, otherwise they would not be able to keep up with the opponent's footsteps. With the joint efforts of both sides, the pace of the game also became fast. The side that was still attacking at the last moment became the defensive side, and in a blink of an eye, they would immediately be involved in the offense.
This fast-paced game has not had a big impact on the "Youth Guards", but it has a big impact on the "Blue Army" Chelsea. When the game was 60 minutes old, Chelsea's players could not keep up.
Lampard on the court is 34 years old, Ashley Cole is 31 years old, and Terry is 31 years old. These three main players are all too old. Brazilian central defender David Luis has excellent skills, speed, prediction, heading and other abilities, but his endurance is a problem. When he has physical fitness, his performance is world-class, but when he does not have physical fitness... that is miserable!
In order to block Leeds United's offense, Chelsea had to start paying the price of yellow cards. Ashley Cole received a yellow card in 55 minutes, David Louis and Terry also received a yellow card in 58 minutes and 61 minutes respectively.
When Di Matteo found that his team's defense could no longer stand, he quickly let another Brazilian defender Alex warm up to prepare for the court. Simon Grayson also saw that the opponent's defense was in danger under the impact of his team, but before he could remind his players to attack harder, someone on the court had already done this for him.
"People, work harder, they can't stand it anymore!"
After being knocked down by David Louis once again, the "Beast" Tevez took advantage of the opportunity to serve a set piece to remind his teammates.
Zach Thompson, Jonny Hausen and others nodded one after another. They fully agreed with Tevez's judgment because they already felt that the pressure the opponent could put on them when defending was getting smaller and smaller, and their attack space seemed to be starting to grow.
And most importantly, at this time of the game, even the "Shaq" who was as physically sporty as a Superman monster was already out of breath.
After a crazy attack on the Chelsea defense, Leeds United can now really see the dawn of victory on the front line.
Chapter completed!