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Compared with Southampton's conservativeness, Arsenal appears to be very imposing.

Henry started the game, and Arsenal started passing and cutting to cooperate with the mad attack.

For Arsenal, only by winning this round can they advance to the EFL Cup finals.

As for Southampton, as long as they can maintain a draw, Southampton can eliminate the powerful Arsenal.

After the start of the first half, Arsenal used the cooperation of Fabregas and Henry to play three waves of beautiful passing and fast attacks.

Southampton, led by Gu Ran, a single midfielder, defended tenaciously.

Although it is difficult for a single defensive midfielder to restrain the connection between Cesc Fabregas and Henry, fortunately Van Dijk has grown up rapidly and can step in to help Gu Ran intercept at critical moments.

Therefore, although Southampton played very passively, they withstood Arsenal's three starts.

In the 12th minute of the first half, Fabregas passed the ball without looking at anyone and passed the ball to Southampton's weak defensive left wing. Arsenal's right winger Nasri immediately started quickly, facing the young Lu Kershaw's defense, Nasri stopped and passed, and then directly cut inside with the ball.

When at least three Southampton defensive players moved with Nasri, Nasri suddenly made a half-high arc pass!

Under Rudiger's high-leg defense, Van Persie jumped directly into the air and headed the ball like a torpedo.

This shooting ability is so strong, it is definitely the best in the world.

And Rudiger is not yet world-class. Even if he sticks to Van Persie, he still can't stop Van Persie from shooting.

Goalkeeper Davis didn't react in time, and the ball hit the net amidst the cheers of Arsenal fans from afar.

The score on the big screen at St. Mary's Stadium was rewritten as Southampton 0:1 Arsenal, and Van Persie's brilliant and shocking goal was repeatedly played on the big screen.

Van Persie's goal not only made Southampton passive in this game, but also made Southampton passive in the entire EFL Cup semi-finals.

But as time went by, Coach Adkins still insisted on a conservative style of play.

Adkins' tactical thinking is also very clear, which is to focus on defense in the early stage as before, consume the physical energy of Arsenal and other veterans, and fight in the late stage, or even the late stage.

Without Mikel as a defensive midfielder, Southampton's defense is indeed much weaker.

Gu Ran also had to restrain his freedom, and stood conscientiously in the midfielder position, focusing on guarding Fabregas to prevent Fabregas from passing the ball easily.

For the rest of the first half, the situation was almost one-sided.

Arsenal fully demonstrated their ability as a strong team, not only in terms of the players' personal abilities, but also in terms of coach Wenger's tactics, which completely crushed Southampton.

However, there were no more goals.

Henry once hit the post with a curling shot from the "Henry zone".

Twice, Van Persie pursued the beauty of the volley scissor kick too much, sacrificing accuracy.

Davis also saved a follow-up shot by Nasri.

Arsenal's offense was very beautiful, but Gu Ran, sitting in the defensive midfielder, still defended the score and did not let Arsenal expand the score.

After the first half, both sides returned to their respective locker rooms to rest and adjust.

In the second half, Southampton's morale was obviously boosted by changing sides and fighting again.

At the beginning of the second half, Southampton's fullback Van Dijk cooperated with Gu Ran and intercepted Fabregas' pass to Henry. Van Dijk immediately passed the ball to Gu Ran, who immediately took the ball. Start, the speed bursts into a one-stop breakthrough. Seeing that Gu Ran was about to eat four consecutive players straight into Arsenal's penalty area, Alexander Song and Wilshere teamed up to block the ball and knocked Gu Ran to the ground.

All the Southampton fans in the stands stood up and booed Alexander Song.

The referee decisively showed a yellow card to Alexander Song and awarded Southampton a free kick 45 meters away from the goal.

Gu Ranlai took the free kick.

All the Southampton fans at the scene held their breaths and prayed silently in their hearts.

Gu Ran stared sharply at the strong area of ​​the wall, habitually pulling on his trousers to show off his strong thigh muscles.

The next second, Gu Ran activated the full moon scimitar and the deadly elevator at high speed!
The football almost flew past the highest point of its jump against the wall, and then fell rapidly!
Arsenal goalkeeper Fabianski had no time to react!

When Fabianski reached out, the football had already hit the net bag! The whole net was agitated!

The ball went in!
45-meter full moon scimitar free kick!
Arsenal's entire defense was completely blindsided by this super domineering free kick.

Less than 5 minutes into the second half, Gu Ran scored Arsenal's goal with a trademark, unanswerable free kick!
The score between the two sides became 1:1 again! The total score between the two sides in the two rounds of the English League Cup semi-finals also reached Southampton 5:4 Arsenal!

Southampton fans cheered wildly!

They can always trust Gu Ran!
Gu Ran's amazing free kick shot was played repeatedly on the big screen!

The game continues.

Arsenal increased the pace of their attack.

The problem is that Arsenal's offense is actually set up by Cesc Fabregas as the metronome.

Fabregas is world-class, and Arsenal's passing attack is naturally world-class, but as long as Fabregas is restricted, Arsenal can basically be restricted.

In this game, most of Gu Ran's focus was on defending and restricting Fabregas.

So despite Arsenal's aggressive oppression, they are actually just a toothless tiger.

Arsenal's offensive mentality has gradually become weaker.

In the 75th minute of the second half, the impatient Arsenal team could not keep up with the overall physical fitness.

Most of Southampton's players are young players who are still very physical and highly confrontational.

In the 80th minute, many Arsenal players could no longer run.

Southampton took the opportunity to start to exert force.

Henderson passed the ball from the right side of the frontcourt at a 45-degree angle to the penalty area. The Arsenal defender stretched his foot to block the ball in front of him, but he did not make it far. Little Pharaoh Salah seized the opportunity and fell to the ground directly facing the ball. Shovel shot!

The football was blocked by Fabianski with his legs, but the next second, Gu Ran stepped in from the back row, accurately predicted the landing point of the football, and directly volleyed with a scissor kick to follow up!
Fabianski is powerless!

The ball went in!
This is Gu Ran's second goal in this game! It’s also Southampton’s second goal!
Southampton 2:1 Arsenal! Total score 6:4 Arsenal!
Southampton fans celebrated wildly!

Today, there is nothing happier than witnessing their beloved team knocking out the Arsenal Arsenal at home!
There is not much time left for Arsenal!

Southampton fans are celebrating the victory wildly!
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