creator of giants

beep!
The referee blows the whistle and the game officially begins.

The first kick-off was the Liverpool team. As soon as they came up, they used the advantage of the home court to attack frantically and besieged Leeds United.

The Liverpool people are very clear that they only have a chance if they attack wildly.

Benitez stood directly on the side of the court from the beginning of the game, standing so straight, it can be seen that Benitez is very nervous.

As expected, Leeds United defended and counterattacked!

Leeds United defended their line very deep, even Edinson Cavani is now huddled near his center line, and sometimes he retreated to his own half, Leeds United's determination It is already very clear.

With a bang, the football spun further and continued to spin to the right!
This was Liverpool's first attack of the game. The Liverpool fans cheered wildly, shouted loudly, and cheered for their team.

The football came to Gerrard's feet quickly, and the Leeds United players did not immediately rush forward to force the steal.At this time, Leeds United must maintain the overall formation of the team!

After Gerrard took the ball, seeing that the Leeds United players did not rush forward, he immediately accelerated and dribbled the ball forward.Just two steps out, Leeds United's winger Frank Ribery rushed out like a fast cheetah in an instant, and pounced on Gerrard.

Gerrard was shocked, he hadn't figured out what to do next, and the football was poked out of the sideline by Frank Ribery with a pop.

"Beautiful! Beautiful defense! Franck Ribery's attack was very sudden. Gerrard was unexpected and the ball was destroyed." Mark Lawrenson said immediately.

"Yes, Leeds United's tactics are really good. When Franck Ribery goes up, Leeds United's defensive formation is completely linked. Even if Gerrard gets rid of Franck Ribery, it will be difficult to escape. The strangling of the second wave of people, Leeds United's defense is really very good!" Eddie Gray said.

The fans of Leeds United gave Franck Ribery a thunderous applause.

The Liverpool team quickly threw the ball from the touchline, and the football flew directly to Gerrard.

Franck Ribery rushed up from behind immediately, trying to intercept again.

But Gerrard did not stop the ball at all, but quickly kicked the ball back to Steve Finnan who took the throw-in. Finnan immediately passed the ball back, and the ball rolled to the following centre-back Daniel A Geer's feet.

"Frank, come back. Don't be greedy!" Kompany shouted loudly.

At this time, Kompany is in charge of Leeds United's defense. He dispatches Leeds United's defensive players to ensure that Leeds United's defense is complete.

Franck Ribery immediately retreated to a safety position, waiting for the second wave of defense.

On the sidelines, Zhong Cheng couldn't stop nodding when he saw this, "Good, very good."This defense is well done. If this defense is maintained until the end of the game, Leeds United will definitely be able to advance to the next round.

The players played well, so Zhong Cheng didn't give any instructions, and just sat quietly on the coach's bench.

Liverpool went on the attack again, this time with Xabi Alonso sending the ball straight the other way.

Just as Ryan Babel stopped the football, a foot stretched out from behind him, and with a bang, he stabbed the football out.

"Hey, watch out..." Before Mascherano could say that, Ryan Babel lost control of the football.

Mascherano couldn't help shaking his head, this young guy is too stubborn to play football.Or he was a little nervous and didn't notice the situation around his body at all, and the ball was easily destroyed.Fortunately, Leeds United defended across the board, otherwise this would be dangerous.

The football rolled to the feet of full-back John Reaser who was following him.

Riise immediately waved his hand to signal Babel to go forward and take away Leeds United's defensive players. He was about to assist.Ryan Babel knew it, and immediately turned around and rushed forward. Unfortunately, Joaquin, who had just stabbed the football at his foot, did not follow him back, but let Ryan Babel pass, and Joaquin faced Riise directly.

Leeds United's defense is an overall defense. If Ryan Babel is put in the past, Babel will be directly surrounded and locked, and it is difficult to make a difference.Joaquin just stayed with Riise, and he was not allowed to play the ball easily.

Riise naturally saw Joaquin's behavior, he shook his head slightly, it was very difficult.

Riise felt that it was difficult for him to find a good point of exit, as if the players of Leeds United had every point stuck and there was no way to pass the ball.

Yes, Liverpool's frontcourt players are running through and tearing through Leeds United's defense.But Leeds United's defense is very good, always maintaining the integrity and tightness of the defense line, even if Liverpool's offensive players are frantically interspersed, it is difficult to tear apart Leeds United's defense line.

"Hiss! Crazy Loya is really good at this defense!" Benitez gasped.

In Benitez's view, Leeds United's defense not only lacks strength, but also does not lack thickness. It seems that this defensive system is very complete and solid. Liverpool can only break through Leeds United's defense.But it is also very difficult to break the surface with a point, Benitez frowned.

"Here, John!" Suddenly heard the shout, Riise looked over, and he saw the midfielder Xavi Alonso asking for the ball, and he immediately passed the football over.

After Xavi Alonso received the ball, he made a long diagonal pass, trying to pass the football diagonally to the front side.

Gerrard on the front wing was about to stop the ball, Leeds United full-back Patrick Evra rushed out quickly, jumped high in front of Gerrard, and pushed the football out of the sideline .

"Beautiful! Beautiful defense! Once they entered the danger zone of Leeds United, Leeds United's defense became tighter, and they did not give the opponent a chance to easily get the ball!" Mark Lawrenson said immediately.

Leeds United's defense is indeed very tight, especially when they are in the hinterland, Leeds United's defensive strength rises immediately, and the oppression rises instantly, making it difficult for Liverpool players to get the ball.

During this period of time, Leeds United's defense has done very well and fit perfectly.

Moreover, Leeds United's defense is loose and tight, full of flexibility!
Of course, Leeds United's current defensive tactics are so well implemented, mainly because they have completely given up on counterattacks. They are fully committed to defending one thing, so the effect is very obvious, and Liverpool rarely have a chance.

However, Leeds United naturally have no chance!
However, now Leeds United don't really need any chances, they just hope to keep the score until the end, then they should advance to the next round.

At this time, the Liverpool team was a little anxious, and Leeds United's defense was too strict.

The Liverpool team is a little anxious, and at the same time they have also strengthened the long-range shots at the front of the penalty area!

Yes, long-range shooting is also a good way to break the dense defense, and there are several long-range shooting masters in the Liverpool team. Long-range shooting is also some means of the Liverpool team.

In the No.20 second minute of the first half, Liverpool's midfielder Xavi Alonso suddenly made a direct pass and sent the football to the feet of Fernando Torres in front.

Before Fernando Torres touched the ball, Yaya Toure stuck behind him, unable to turn around at all.

"Damn it!" Fernando Torres raised his eyebrows, his heart burning.

This game was played really awkwardly, and I was very annoyed in my heart!Yaya Toure and Mohamed Sissoko took turns to defend him, and they moved a lot, and the physical contact was very frequent. Fernando Torres was tired of it.

Fernando Torres feels the intensity of this game has even reached the level of a Champions League final.

Fernando Torres was so knocked that he was about to throw up. Naturally, this time he didn't give Yaya Toure a chance. He passed the football back without stopping the ball, and then quickly turned around and made a diagonal thrust.

Yaya Toure has been carrying Fernando Torres all the time. He knows that Fernando Torres is very fast, so he has been interfering with Fernando Torres. It is not the first time to hit Fernando Torres with his shoulder, and there are some small movements of pulling, that is, Don't let Fernando Torres get up to speed easily.

Fernando Torres was really annoyed to death, Yaya Toure was more hateful and irritating than the buzzing mosquitoes around him!
Fernando Torres' plan fell through, and the second one existed in a beautiful fantasy.

Fortunately, Harvey Alonso didn't come for a two-for-one, but passed the football diagonally to the feet of Gerrard, who slanted into the center from the right.

To be honest, Gerrard is a pure center player. When he comes to the right, he is actually a fake wide player. In the attack, he presses as much as possible to the center, compressing Leeds United's defense line, letting the back Give the right flank to the Liverpool full-back and create a side corridor for the Liverpool full-back.

It's a pity that Leeds United were not fooled, they relied on overall defense.When Gerrard cut inside, none of Leeds United's wing defenders went to the center, but stayed in place, defending the wing.The middle lane is handed over to the players in the middle lane.

Therefore, the Liverpool team is playing very awkwardly now.

More than 20 minutes have passed since the game. Liverpool had a total of four shot opportunities, three of which were long-range shots, which did not pose much of a threat to Leeds United.

This doesn't look like a crazy attack, the Liverpool team was a little annoyed.

At this time, Gerrard saw that no one was following, he immediately accelerated crazily, and when he stopped the ball, he stopped and passed, trying to pass the Leeds United defenders.

However, Mohamed Sissoko is very familiar with Gerrard. Gerrard's plan fell through and the football was cut off.Mohamed Sissoko immediately crossed the ball wide, and the ball rolled quickly to Franck Ribéry who rushed forward behind Gerrard.

The Liverpool fans at the scene immediately burst into screams of panic: "Danger!"

The fans of Leeds United jumped up excitedly. Leeds United's counterattack came, and the Liverpool team was going to be finished.

"Ah! Opportunity, the opportunity for Leeds United to counterattack, the Liverpool people are in danger!" Eddie Gray was very excited, jumping excitedly.

With a bang, there was a loud bang.

Franck Ribery had just received the ball and was about to speed up, but he was knocked to the ground by Stephen Finnan, who slid over without hesitation, and the football rolled quickly out of the sideline.