The days of playing football with Da Luo

Chapter 620 Top 8

The commentator took the pulse of QPR, and he was quite accurate.

Simeone also knows where the team's problem is, but he can only wait for the intermission to adjust.

Fortunately, after taking the lead, Galatasaray also showed slack. In the next 10 minutes of the first half, they did not launch an offensive again, but began to defend cautiously.

If they attack, they will find that the seemingly strong lineup and star-studded QPR are as fragile as paper at this time, and they have every chance to score another goal.

But there is no if in the game.

Galatasaray missed a chance to extend their lead and QPR went into the dressing room to get a break.

Simeone immediately adjusted the team.There is no need for much change in personnel for the time being, mainly because the functions of each player need to be adjusted.

Fernandinho marks Sneijder full-time, Pogba retreats to take care of more defensive tasks; when Ricardo is marked by Melo, Nainggolan and Pogba have to play more to the right The ball allows Neymar to give full play to his technical advantages and disrupt the opponent's defense.

The only substitution adjustment Simeone made was: the teenager Icardi came on the field and replaced Klose!
At this time, he doesn't need Klose's experience, but Icardi's momentum!

At the beginning of the second half, QPR launched a ferocious high press.

Galatasaray, which leads the score, will definitely not attack. QPR needs to attack and need the ball, so they can only grab it!

At this time, the role of replacing Icardi is highlighted. After all, Icardi is young and energetic. He runs with all his strength. Although he can't grab the ball by himself, he can force the opponent to make mistakes and create opportunities for his teammates to steal the ball. Chance!

In the 53rd minute of the game, Eboue passed the ball back to the goalkeeper, and the pass was a little lighter. Icardi rushed over at the speed of a [-]-meter sprint, and Muslera could only hastily kick the ball to the side. But didn't kick the ball far.Neymar stopped the ball in the chest, took advantage of the situation and wiped Riera, and continued to dribble into the penalty area with the ball.

Galatasaray's defenders immediately returned to the defense, Neymar was bumped by Kaya, stumbled and took the ball a few more steps, and passed the ball in front of the goal.

But he pushes too hard, Icardi misses the ball and goalkeeper Muslera misses it.

Ricardo couldn't get the ball at the back point, he turned around and ran a few steps, and caught up with the football when he was about to go out of the penalty area. With his back to Eboue, he first feinted a shot, and then moved the ball to the baseline with a cross-cut foot. After shaking out the space, he raised the high ball and made a pass.

Icardi jumped high in the middle, hit the ball accurately, and the football refracted and flew towards the goal.

Muslera failed to make a contribution, he made a hasty save, but failed to save his fate!
"Icardi Goalllllll! This is the first Champions League goal for this youngster! He only played 2 times in Sampdoria last season and scored 1 goal. No one expected him to suddenly come to QPR. Outburst! He was once abandoned by La Masia, and he found his place in QPR!"

Icardi was very excited, he jumped towards Ricardo, hugged him tightly and shouted in Ricardo's ear: "Thank you, captain!"

Licado patted him on the head: "Work hard, I am very optimistic about you. Sooner or later you will be the top scorer."

"Unless the captain retires, or we are not in the same league anymore." Icardi said obediently.

The boy can really talk... No wonder he was able to lure Wanda to London.

Fortunately, he already has Wanda, otherwise Ricardo wouldn't dare to sign him.

After pulling back a goal, QPR did not stop the pace of attack.

They still need a goal to reach the quarter-finals.

Galatasaray shrank back and began to fight back.Sneijder's long pass to launch a counterattack, Drogba to make a transfer, and the monster striker Yilmaz to attack is their usual routine.

However, Fernandinho stepped up his close pressing on Sneijder, making it impossible for Sneijder to pass the ball easily; the defense also stepped up his marking on Yilmaz.

So although Galatasaray's counterattack was impressive, it did not pose a fatal threat.

Instead, QPR frequently threatened the opponent's goal.

After deliberately shifting the center of attack to the right, Neymar gradually became active.Although his physical confrontation ability needs to be strengthened, with his excellent foot skills, he can often form a breakthrough and send a pass.

And Icardi is very good at grabbing points, making Muslera in a hurry several times.

Especially in the 71st minute, Neymar made a low pass from the wing, and Icardi followed up and pushed in the middle. The ball hit Muslera's leg, bounced on the crossbar and bounced back into the penalty area. Fortunately, Eboue Clear the ball quickly, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous.

Despite only 71 minutes remaining, QPR played in a leisurely manner.They are full of confidence.Last season, they were able to perform miracles.This season, they have no reason to crash on Galatasaray.

At this time, Simeone replaced Pogba with De Bruyne to sort out the offense.

De Bruyne's appearance made QPR's frontcourt more creative.

Just 2 minutes after his debut, he almost assisted Ricardo to score.

At that time, he took the ball with his back to the goal, suddenly turned around and sent a through ball, Ricardo crossed diagonally from the side, facing the last defender Kaya, Ricardo made a flick of the bull's tail and successfully got rid of it, and then shot from a small angle .

But Muslera was very focused, quickly sank down, and blocked the ball with his feet.

In the 78th minute, it was De Bruyne again. After receiving the ball from the right, he sent a through pass forward. Neymar inserted at high speed, got the ball near the baseline, and then made a cross with his left foot.

Icardi headed ahead and flicked the ball, and the football hit the net.

"Icardi Goallllllll! This lad had a fantastic night, he scored twice on such an important stage! Facts have proved that Ricardo and Marotta have a good eye for people, and they have done it in these two seasons. Most of the buying decisions he made proved to be unique! Who would have thought that a young player who played 2 times in Serie B last season and scored 1 goal would make such a leap forward this season?"

"There are more than ten minutes left in the game. QPR must now focus on defense. If they maintain this score, they will smoothly advance to the next round!"

"Every step of the way, QPR is making history. For the first time in their history they have entered the Champions League, for the first time in history they have entered the knockout stages of the Champions League, and now they are about to enter the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in history!"

When it comes to defense, QPR has never been afraid of anyone.Simeone, who has been in Serie A for many years, has rich defensive experience. Although the defensive system he built for the team is not as good as the orthodox Italian chain defense, it is not far behind.

And QPR's ball-handling skills are also growing, and they can pass the time with skillful possession.

In the last ten minutes or so, Galatasaray tried to attack aggressively, but the ball was always firmly controlled by QPR, and they did not give them too many opportunities.

As Drogba kicked into the stands with a burst shot, the referee blew his whistle three times to signal the end of the game.

QPR is in the quarter-finals of the Champions League!
(End of this chapter)