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Chapter 261 The Crucial Opportunity

"Good job!" Seeing this scene, not only the captain Woodgate came over to praise Kenny, but even the coach O'Reilly waved his fist excitedly. Kenny saved Leeds United on the brink of a cliff with his own excellent performance. This time Kenny made the Nou Camp fans remember his terrifying speed.

Although Overmars quickly walked into the penalty area to compete for the corner kick after the ball was destroyed out of the boundary, it can be seen from his undulating chest that such a violent running is also a very heavy burden for him. Even if he didn't know what was going on in his heart at the moment, what he could guess was that he would definitely be very impressed. Being surpassed by Kenny at his best speed is an indescribable feeling.

Of course, the offensive threat posed by Barcelona did not end here, but compared to Kluivert’s sudden insertion and escape just now, this time under the attack of Ferdinand and others, Rivaldo’s corner kick did not achieve anything good. As a result, Woodgate made a successful header clearance.

The game unknowingly entered the 10-minute mark, and Barcelona also unknowingly changed from anti-reverse to active offense.Although so far, Barcelona coach Rexach has not seen what kind of medicine O'Reilly is selling in the gourd, but from his frequent instructions to Puyol and others to press on the edge of the midfield to prevent them from continuing Just by pushing forward, it can be seen that Rexach has actually noticed something.

It’s just that in the face of Leeds United’s retreat, Rexach has completely figured it out now. Since he has a one-goal lead, why not let go of the attack? Admired.Leeds United, which was quite dangerous in the first ten minutes, also proved that their defense line was not as strong as imagined, so Rexach let the players continue to attack, the so-called God's will cannot be violated.

"We march with Leeds, put out our hands, stand up and sing for Leeds; we are the greatest in the world, and every day we say, we love you Leeds! Leeds! Leeds! Wherever you are, We are always together, we love you Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!" Although in the Nou Camp stadium that can accommodate 10 people, the singing of nearly [-] Leeds United seemed so faint, but there is no doubt that although time continues to However, Leeds United's defense is becoming more and more tacit, and the Leeds United players who have grasped the initial characteristics of Rivaldo and others are more comfortable in defense.

Under the command of O'Reilly, the two full-backs Gary Kelly and Hart retracted into the penalty area to protect the space on both sides of the central defender and goalkeeper Martin, and the wingers Alan Smith and Kenny retreated two gates to block Barcelona's powerful side attack. The hands just used their characteristics to restrain Overmars and Saviola respectively - Kenny's speed and Alan Smith's scrambling.

At the same time, while sacrificing the width of the midfield, Duckett, the organizer of the defensive midfielder, expanded the defensive area to curb Rivaldo's development from the side to the center through the ribs, which strengthened the stature of Ferdinand and Woodgate. The previous density highlights their physical advantages.

This arrangement made Barcelona's offense gradually fall into a quagmire. Although the midfield composed of Enrique, Cocu and Rivaldo is star-studded, their confrontation ability is lower than that of Dacourt. Breakthrough progress cannot be made in head-to-head encounters, unless, like Rivaldo's goal, they find space to bypass the frontal Dacourt, and Ferdinand and others start from the weaker places such as Bowyer.

But how could Leeds United, which has been improved by O'Reilly, give them such a chance again?
In addition, among Barcelona's two full-backs, only De Boer's offensive ability is relatively strong, while Koko is slightly average. Although Overmars and Saviola are small and fast, they are very useful, but for Kluivert Due to the limited support ability of the team, Dacourt unknowingly began to control the defensive formation and gradually moved forward. His purpose was very clear, which was to cut off the connection between Enrique and the front line players.

This is also the task that Rio Riley has already assigned in the midfield locker room.

The implementation of the comprehensive man-marking task is not only based on the fact that the Premier League players are good at fighting and playing fiercely, but also a comprehensive consideration of the general age and good physical strength of Leeds United players.O'Reilly and all Leeds United players understand that as long as they can limit Barcelona's ground advancement, they can force Kluivert to return to the midfield to receive the ball after being cut off. .

It will be much safer to hold the ball in such a position.

Although there have been cases where De Boer and Cocu cooperated on the side to make a breakthrough, the two-line defense that can shrink at any time can use a more compact position to make up for the gap that is torn apart after the breakthrough.

So when the game entered No. 80 minutes, the Barcelona players felt that they had exhausted all their offensive moves, but it was difficult to find a chance to score. Instead, Leeds United gradually launched a steal counterattack.It was also at this time that O'Reilly used up two consecutive substitutions in one breath. Wilcox replaced Kewell, Myers replaced Gary Kelly, and his attitude was very obvious. The time to decide the outcome has come. .

Just 2 minutes later, Kenny's long-distance attack to receive a pass from Viduka slipped past the post and gave the Barcelona players a wake-up call.

No. In 806 minutes, Leeds United got another chance to counterattack. Alan Smith and Bowyer completed the encirclement of Saviola on the wing, and successfully broke the ball from his feet. When Saviola sat angrily While appealing loudly to the referee Horstel on the lawn, Bowyer, who was not punished, passed the ball to Viduka who was at the front, and the Camp Nou was booed again for a while.

But immediately afterwards, the Barcelona fans had no time to have any other thoughts, because facing the experienced veteran Abelardo, Viduka, whose speed is not his strong point, pushed the ball far away with a straight kick. He knew that there must be a white lightning bolt there, as they had agreed.This is the best opportunity when Barcelona can't attack for a long time, it is also the best opportunity for Leeds United to try their best, and it is also the best opportunity for coach O'Reilly to think hard!
Facing Barcelona's young talent and future iron-blooded captain Puyol, Kenny accelerated and rushed forward with all his might.

(End of this chapter)