There is a dream called football

Chapter 223
0 to 0?

The reality tells Benitez that he thinks too much.

Soon Juventus scored before the end of the first half. It was a very simple match. Brazilian international Emerson made a long pass, and Ibrahimovic headed the ball in the penalty area.

The whole process is very simple, but there is kung fu everywhere.

An old driver like Benitez is of course very clear that the ball is really powerful. If the pass is a little bit close, it will be impossible. If Del Piero's shot is not so cold-blooded in the end, the goal will not be scored.

Juventus' goal is actually no pressure on Liverpool, because the most important thing for Liverpool in this game is to score, because if you don't score, you lose, but if it is 1-1, the team can at least play overtime.

This is the great charm of the home and away two-round knockout match. You have to count these small points to know the final result.

Capello is not excited either, he thinks it should be so, in his mind, Liverpool's strength is still not enough to stop him, his goal is a more powerful opponent, such as Real Madrid.

The stadium is full of smog. This is the biggest worry when you come to the Italian stadium, because the Italian stadium allows fans to bring fireworks into the stadium, which will reduce the visibility of the stadium a lot.

However, this can be regarded as a kind of fan culture in Serie A, and as long as there is no accident, UEFA will not prohibit it. In fact, many leagues will, but in the Bundesliga, La Liga, and the Premier League, fireworks are absolutely not allowed to enter the stadium.

In this atmosphere, the first half was over, and Liverpool left the stadium with a 0-1 disadvantage.

Back in the locker room, the players were as tired as if they had played two games. Juventus was really good at running, especially their midfield. The back and forth tug-of-war made the team very uncomfortable. An iron man like Gerrard was a little tired and began to drink water.

Benitez knew that everyone was tired, so he didn't talk nonsense, but asked everyone to rest first, and then he started talking.

"We conceded a goal, which is bad news, but we also have good news that we still only need one goal."

"It's just that we may have to play overtime this time, but remember, many of you may not know that overtime is also counted as home and away goals."

Barosh really didn't know, he wondered, "Really?"

"Haha, it's amazing."

Some people are happy.

"I've known for a long time, what's the matter."

"Hahaha."

After laughing, many people relax, which is also the purpose of Benitez, to let the players relax.

"There is no need to change our tactics in the second half, because our tactics were actually very successful in the first half."

"We also created a few chances to score goals, but..." Benitez shrugged, "The opponent's goalkeeper is too strong, but don't worry, we can score."

In fact, the players are still very confident. After all, the group stage has been stumbling all the way, and their confidence has also been tempered.

Benitez didn't say much, 15 minutes passed quickly, the players returned to the court, and there were still 45 minutes of hard work waiting for everyone in the second half.

Gerald patted Li Qiao and Kewell, "Brothers, it's up to you."

"OK."

*****
Kewell turned on the glass man attribute again, he was injured again, and his calf muscles were a little uncomfortable, so Benitez could only replace Garcia.

And the team has been unable to open Juventus' goal for a long time, which is very embarrassing. After all, although it is only one goal short, it is impossible to always fail to score.

The team started to bombard the frontcourt, but what I didn't expect was that Juventus was not afraid at all, they still performed very tough.

"How to do?"

Benitez still has a high center forward, which is Neal, so he replaced the high center forward. This is a last-ditch effort.

But at this moment, an accident occurred, that is, Juventus actually won a penalty.

"Penalty!!!"

Benitez's face was ashen. It was already 80 minutes, but the opponent even got a penalty.

And this penalty is not even controversial, because Liverpool made a big bet, the opponent counterattacked, and Camoranesi was brought to the ground in the penalty area.

Li Qiao was also dumbfounded. Could it be that the miracle in Istanbul will not happen this time?
maybe.

But Li Qiao is definitely not reconciled, but the penalty kick has nothing to do with him, it depends on what Dudek will do.

Juventus sent their first penalty shooter here - Del Piero.

Piero once set a record, that is, he scored all 9 penalty kicks in a single season in Serie A. The way he took penalty kicks was the kind of rhythmic run-up, just like Neymar.

When Del Piero put the ball on the penalty spot, all the fans stood up, and the players on the Juventus bench also stood up. As long as they score, the game is almost over, because there are still 10 minutes, and it is impossible for Liverpool to score two goals.

Piero started a run-up, slowly at first, then made a variation, stopped suddenly, and Dudek was still dancing his own noodle dance fiercely.

Del Piero kicks and Dudek pounces.

Something magical happened, Dudek seemed to read his mind, he didn't move, and Piero happened to kick the middle.

Dudek held the ball so easily, and Piero smiled wryly, because a penalty kick is a battle of wits, deception and anti-deception, and this time Piero obviously lost.

Just when Juventus was annoyed at losing the lore chance, Dudek kicked with a big foot, and the ball quickly drove to the frontcourt.

Juventus was surprised to find that there was someone in front - Li Qiao.

Because it was a counterattack, Li Qiao didn't face many opponents, only about two, and his teammates were following up. It was impossible for these two people to only defend themselves.

Facing Thuram, Li Qiao resolutely chose to surpass others, and after passing, Li Qiao flew up.

The ball was hit from the far corner, but Buffon was too powerful, so he still pounced. Just when Li Qiao shouted in his heart, a miracle happened. Gerrard, who ran 30 meters, rushed up and kicked the ball into the goal.

The audience was dumbfounded.

The colors of the Juventus and Liverpool jerseys are completely different, so Gerrard rushed to the side where the red fans were after scoring the goal.

The Red Army loyalists here are so excited that they want to jump off, but the Italian stadium must not jump off.

Gerrard celebrates with the diehards, singing You'll Never Walk Alone.

"you'll never Walk Alone."

"Will not walk alone."

(End of this chapter)