road to victory

Chapter 123 Second place in the league
Vincent did not make any special preparations for the match against Montpellier.Although the game was won in the end, Bordeaux's record of not conceding a goal did not continue. The score was finally fixed at 3:1. Bordeaux scored with Papan, Shevchenko and Gamara who scored a header from a corner kick. It was his first goal for Bordeaux.However, due to entering the garbage time too early, Bordeaux relaxed its vigilance in the last few minutes, allowing Montpellier to take advantage of it and broke the gate of Bordeaux without conceding a goal in 13 rounds.

However, Chilavert's record of 13 games without conceding a goal is enough to be proud. His European experience this time completely washed away the shame of the previous one.

Of course, 14 wins and 13 tie in the 1 rounds, this is also the best start in the history of Ligue [-]. Although there are no opponents in Paris and Monaco, this result is enough to be included in the history of Bordeaux.

In the next round, Bordeaux has encountered a real opponent. Monaco, who is currently ranked second, will still go to the away game.

Monaco, the second smallest country in Europe, can also be regarded as the most luxurious country in Europe. Although it is a country, it is completely wrapped in the middle of France. Like a city in France, you can get to Monaco by taking a bus in France.Monaco is also one of the most luxurious cities in the world. If you don’t drive a Porsche in Monaco, you will be embarrassed to go out.

Monaco's home stadium, Louis II Stadium, is less than two streets away from the coastline. Although it can only accommodate 2 spectators, the supporting facilities are excellent.

In order to better prepare for the game, Bordeaux came to Monaco three days in advance, especially the day before the game, Vincent paid his own money to invite the whole team to take a bath in the Monte Carlo Ocean Spa to relax.Of course, if he wins the game the next day, Fan Shang will definitely go back and get the money from the club.

However, this kind of frank meeting has also enhanced the relationship between many players. Fan Shang, who is not used to playing around with the players, also played around with the players this time.

But Fan Shang was calculating in his heart, "If you can't win the game tomorrow, then one of these people will count as one, and all of them will receive special training."

The next day's game was held in the afternoon, and the sun was still relatively sufficient, which also ensured that the temperature on the field would not be too low.

The strength of Monaco's starting lineup is unquestionable. The French goalkeeper Barthez, the back line has Brondo, Gido, Dumas and Martin, the midfielder Legvinski, Petit and Benabia, The three strikers can be said to be the most shining trio on the field, Nigeria striker Ikpeba, Brazil's prolific striker Sony Anderson, and the last one is the future King of Highbury Henry.Also sitting on the bench are Belgian star Schiffer, Scot Collins, Trezeguet and other former or future superstars.

Today's game is still the same, with Bordeaux defending and Monaco attacking.Fan Shang wants to see if his team, the strongest shield in Ligue [-], can block the attack of Monaco's trident.

The second half is still a replica of the first half, but the direction of offense and defense has been changed.But Monaco may not be satisfied with only one point at home, their purpose is to reduce the points gap with the current league leader Bordeaux.

Fan Shang on the sidelines broke out in a cold sweat at this moment. Today's game made him feel inexplicably nervous and excited.

In fact, Bordeaux has already restricted Monaco's Trident to death. Henry can't play the characteristics of his breakthrough with the ball. Caught in the predicament of single-soldier combat.

After letting the players rest for a few minutes to catch their breath, Fan Shang began to speak. "This game is indeed very difficult, but you have persisted for half the time, and they will have the same pressure as you for the rest of the half. At this time, if they are at home, if they do not score, no matter how big the advantage is, it is a joke. So you must maintain a good formation in the second half, don't let them have the opportunity to attack individually, and pay attention to Monaco's small-scale cooperation, don't show mercy when fouls are due, but pay attention to the position." Vincent continued Said, "Our counterattack, I almost didn't see it in the first half, Robert, Andre, Pierre, Pavel, when you counterattack, you run more, try to cut inward to the middle, Barthez is a person who likes to attack , if you see that his position is very forward, you can try to hang the door."

Fan Shang still has no generals in hand now, and at this time Fan Shang thought of Makelele of Nantes again, and went to trade with Theo during the winter break to see if he could be brought over.

Bordeaux today is still the most familiar 442, goalkeeper Chilavert, four defenders Lizarazu, Song, Gamara and Zebina, midfielder, Dacourt, Dudir, Pires and Nedved, forward Shevchenko and Papin.In this game, Fan Shang sent Zebina who has been in good form recently. Fan Shang is still not at ease about Toyes' ability, which is too mediocre.It just so happens that Zebina's recent state is just stuck at his upper limit, so Vincent is more at ease in using it.

Tigana saw that he missed many scoring opportunities on the court, and he also began to make adjustments.Replacing Seaford, Trezeguet and Collins.Tigana has played for Bordeaux for 8 years in his professional career. He is regarded as a long-time Bordeaux veteran. He is very disdainful of Bordeaux's conservativeness. Today he tried his best to teach Bordeaux a lesson and let Vincent know that Bordeaux should not play like this. Bordeaux What is needed is more offense, not this kind of defense.

The oppressive first half passed very slowly. Fan Shang sat on the bench like years. He had never been so eager to end the game so quickly.Bordeaux now needs adjustments, both tactically and psychologically.

"Did he have a very unhappy time in Bordeaux?" Vincent asked Battiston, the two had been teammates in Bordeaux for several years.

In the 63rd minute, Ikpeba received a pass from Petit near the top of the penalty area, and then turned around and shot, but unfortunately his shot was slightly higher than the goal.

The head coach of Monaco is Tigana. He is another person in Monaco who can be the head coach for more than a year after Wenger.This French star in the 80s has been flourishing in Monaco in the past two years, and he has spared no effort in the promotion of young players. He single-handedly promoted Henry and Trezeguet.

This situation has been so stalemate. Although Ikpeba, Sony Anderson and Henry also found some shooting opportunities, there will always be Bordeaux interference players when shooting, and the shooting effect is greatly reduced.The bigger the scene, the more dull it was. In order to organize a more effective attack, Monaco kept conducting and patiently looking for opportunities.

Vincent had actually contacted Monaco in the summer, hoping to introduce Henry and Trezeguet, but the problem was the price and attractiveness, and the introduction was not successful.

Tigana kept gesturing forward, forward to the players on the sidelines.Fan Shang looked at Tigana jumping up and down like a monkey on the sidelines, and felt very puzzled.

In the 32nd minute, Monaco got a direct free kick in front of the Bordeaux penalty area, and Petit's free throw flew out of the bottom line against the post.

Fan Shang also looked around the entire stadium seriously on the sidelines. Monaco's defense is definitely prepared today. Since the players in the frontcourt are indeed relatively strong, their offensive strength is three midfielders, three forwards and six players. The four defenders are standing in the midfield, hardly participating in the offense, just to prevent Bordeaux from counterattacking.

Fan Shang also made a substitution adjustment at this time, replacing Dudir with Distin, with Distin and Gamara playing central defenders. Song mentioned the position of the midfielder, but the main responsibility is still defense , He needs to make a barrier for the defense.This formation remains the same, but the strength of the defense has been strengthened.

Monaco is very strong. It can be seen from the first few waves of attack that Monaco's magnificence is unmatched by other Ligue [-] teams.Bordeaux's defense was under double the usual pressure.

In the 65th minute, it was Ikpeba again, almost in the same position, and shot a low ball. Fortunately, the field was good, and he was not tiptoed in front of the goal, and Chilavert pressed him tightly in his arms.

During the game, the Trident and Bordeaux's steel defense faced each other several times, and each other had offense and defense. If it weren't for Chilavert's outstanding performance in the last line of defense, the score would definitely not be what it is now.Although Fan Shang played Dudir today, his performance did not satisfy Fan Shang. Fan Shang admired his desperate sweeps before. Today's Monaco's passing and dribbling obviously surpassed Dudi. Al's interception ability.

So about 15 minutes into the second half, Monaco suddenly accelerated and threatened Bordeaux several times in a row.

After finally waiting for the end of the first half, the Bordeaux players were panting one by one in the locker room. They were already under a lot of pressure when facing Monaco, and in addition to being beaten completely with their heads in the first half. Both the situation and momentum are at a very disadvantage, and under such circumstances, physical energy will often be consumed too much.

Batistone shook his head, "No, Amadou definitely has feelings for Bordeaux. But who doesn't want to prove themselves in front of his old club?"

Fan Shang nodded, but decided in his heart that today he must find a way to calm down the monkey next to him.

The game is still going on. Although Monaco has made continuous adjustments before, the effect is average and there is no real threat to Bordeaux.

In this way, the score was still 90:0 at 0 minutes, and there were 3 minutes of stoppage time. Vincent had no extravagant hopes. At the end of the 90 minutes, he replaced Abidal and Papin. This is purely for delaying time.

(End of this chapter)