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Li Wei knew that Cardiff City would definitely play iron buckets in this game, which is not surprising, but what made Li Wei frown is that Cardiff City is completely shameless.Judging from the current game process on the field, Cardiff City is completely aiming for the score of zero to zero.

Although playing in a 4-4-2 formation, in fact Cardiff City's two forwards often returned to their own defense.

The commentator even said in a joking tone: "In this game, Liverpool's central defenders spent more time near the center circle than Cardiff City players spent more time near the center circle!"

It stands to reason that if Cardiff City want to attack, their striker should stay near the center circle and be ready to counterattack at any time.

A little bit of time passed, the game was close to 10 minutes, and the score was still 0:0.

Cardiff City didn't have many offensive opportunities, and the number of people invested was pitifully small.

Levi knows exactly what Cardiff City wants to do and what their purpose is.

penalty!

Delay the game to a penalty shootout!

And Li Wei also believes that Cardiff City's pre-match preparation training focuses on two places, one is intensive defense, and the other is penalty kicks!
Although the opponent's approach made him uncomfortable, Li Wei also had to admit that this Malky McKay, who had only two years of experience as a head coach, chose a method with the highest success rate.

In the penalty shootout, it is the easiest place to close the gap between the strong team and the weak team.To put it bluntly, when it comes to penalty shootouts, what matters at this time is not only strength, but also luck.

There is no shortage of giants in football history being KO by underdogs in penalty shootouts.

Liverpool themselves are an example of this, having been knocked out on penalties by the Second Division side against Northampton last season.

Last year, in the 2011 Copa America, Brazil played against Paraguay.

Brazil is recognized as a football powerhouse, and before this competition, Brazil was the winner of two consecutive America's Cups.For this reason, the Brazilian media shouted the slogan of three consecutive championships.

The result was nine 10 minutes of regular time plus three 10 minutes of overtime. Brazil failed to break through Paraguay's gate, and the two sides eventually drew 0:0.

This is not the worst. In the penalty shootout, Brazilian players Elano, Thiago Silva, Andre Santos, and Fred missed four consecutive penalty kicks, and they were eventually defeated by the Paraguayan team. 2:0 (penalty score) defeated.

In 2003, in the semi-finals of the Catalan Cup, Barcelona's starting lineup included Valdes, Puyol, and Mendieta, and there were also star-level players such as Overmars and Saviola on the bench, but they But it was defeated by the underdog of the second division, a team that many fans had never heard of in their lifetime - Terrassa team, defeated 5:3 in the penalty shootout.

And you have to know that Barcelona's goalkeeper is the famous Valdez, who is no match for the underdog who scored five penalties.

Therefore, the method chosen by Cardiff City is very threatening in Li Wei's view.

Especially in terms of preparing for penalties, it is certain that Liverpool does not have as much as Cardiff City.

It is also impossible for Levi to be unambitious, thinking that in the final game, a penalty kick is needed for Liverpool to win Cardiff City.

I absolutely cannot let Cardiff City's plan succeed!
Li Wei yelled from the sidelines to make the players play the ball more decisively without fear of making mistakes.As long as Liverpool play a wonderful match, they can tear apart Cardiff City's defense. He believes in Liverpool's offensive group.

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However, at this time, an accident that no one thought of happened.

No. In 204 minutes, Bell dribbled the ball on the right side of Cardiff City and was intercepted. This did not make Liverpool panic. They have been attacking Cardiff City's defense line. It is impossible for the football to be able to control the football at their feet every time they attack. , even Barcelona, ​​which has a strong ability to control the ball, cannot do it.

Bell counterattacked at the first time, but was passed by Cardiff City's right-back McNaughton with a change in rhythm. McNaughton dribbled the ball forward and Nainggolan came up to press.

McNaughton handed the football to midfielder Whitham, who is also the most expensive player in Cardiff City in "Transfer Market".

Whitham showed his strength, he held Gerrard's pressing, and sent a sudden through ball.

McNaughton!

He didn't go back to his defense zone after distributing the football, but sprinted forward at high speed.

Because Liverpool's offense was very fierce, both full-backs pressed up, and at this time there were only two central defenders behind Liverpool.

"Liverpool's defense has faced its biggest test since the game!" the commentator said nervously.

At this time, Li Wei did not realize the danger.

Gary Cahill suddenly moved offside, but he didn't expect his partner Varane to have a lack of understanding with him, so he moved forward a little later.

This makes the early offside fail.

McNaughton seized this opportunity and found Miller, who was successfully offside, with a diagonal pass.

He's fast, with the ball at high speed.

Mattia Palin made a decisive attack, but Miller's shot was also very decisive. He just pushed into the lower right corner after entering the penalty area. Although Mattia Palin made a save, it failed in the end. Football is better than him moves faster.

"Oh my god! Incredible attack! Incredible! After 24 minutes of the whole game, Cardiff City took the first shot and broke the goal of Liverpool! Now the pressure is all on Liverpool!" The commentator said. Surprised face, let alone he was surprised, the Liverpool fans at the scene were also surprised, but they were surprised with anger.

The close-up shot was given to Li Wei for the first time.

To the surprise of the fans in front of the TV, Levi in ​​front of the camera did not kick or smash the mineral water bottle in anger because of the sudden loss of the ball.He just spread his hands and made a helpless expression.