Jagged Wings

Chapter 67 To insert, or not to insert?

Drogba's shot at the beginning of the second half was just the beginning of the two sides' continued confrontation.

In the next game, the two sides still come and go, and the fight is very lively.

Both sides put their bets on offense, and neither side was conservative on the scene.Because both sides are willing to invest their troops in the attack, there are many opportunities for both sides.It's a pity that both sides threatened to shoot a lot, but they both lacked a little luck and just didn't score.

But even though there was no goal, the audience watching the game did not feel dull at all, because there were many exciting scenes.

Here Drogba headed out of the goal, while Bergkamp responded with a deft shot.

The commentators in the broadcast booth kept talking, spraying stars, and explaining the match between the two sides. They were so busy that they didn't even have time to drink.

"It's a Chelsea attack...Drogba...Arjen Robben! Cut inside! Shot! Ah! It misses!"

"Henry is here again, he can always appear in the most suitable position! But Cech took the football off first!"

"Arsenal's counterattack! Xiaofa scored the ball in the middle, and Reyes passed Essien! The cross... was pushed out by Carvalho!"

"Reyes! This is Reyes! He's dribbling the ball from the wing! A dunk! Pass! Cut in the middle...sudden through! Oops! Offside! Bergkamp offside!"

"Lampard's shot from long range - great save! Lehmann! He was in great form for the game, is he showing off Petr Cech?"

From No. 405 minutes to No. 60 minutes, within 15 minutes, the two sides completed a total of nine shots, with an average of one shot per minute.And because everyone plays attacking football, there are always loopholes in the defense that can be exploited, so every shot is shot as if it is going to be scored.

The emotions of the fans were mobilized with every shot, and the atmosphere at Highbury became more and more heated.

Arsenal fans were singing the team song "hot-stuff" to cheer for the Gunners; while Chelsea fans were not to be outdone, they kept shouting the name of the Blues, and the blues still shouted tenaciously in a large red surround.

Although there were police in this game, it did not create a formation of hundreds of riot police holding shields.British football hooligans have gained notoriety across the globe.British domestic media called it "the disaster of England".From the 80s to the 90s, the British government spent a lot of manpower and material resources to rectify violent activities related to football. After the 90s, football hooligans in England were suppressed on a large scale, which greatly improved the reputation of British football fans in Europe. Most violent incidents were limited to fights organized by football hooligans themselves. Violent activities have been effectively contained.

In this game, those famous football hooligans with names and surnames were shut out, the riots of ordinary fans could be controlled by the police, and everyone's attention was focused on the pitch.

In the first 15 minutes of the second half, the game was in a fast pace of high confrontation and high intensity, and all players on both sides were mobilized into the rhythm of attack.Even the most conservative player must have a trace of passion in his heart.In such a fierce and swift competition, everyone's blood was mobilized.

Arsenal's two full-backs, Cole and Eboue, have already assisted to the frontcourt, and the central defender has also pressed near the center line.However, Chelsea's two full-backs Gallas and Del Horno strictly followed Mourinho's tactical requirements and never overwhelmed the center line.

Before the game, for safety reasons, Mourinho did not allow Del Horno to assist frequently.Del Horno's performance this season is not good, and his defensive ability has been criticized by the media.In fact, Del Horno is a Spaniard who advocates offense. As a full-back, his back-up assists are a great weapon for Spain's offense.Mourinho's tactics strictly forbid him to press into the frontcourt. Isn't this putting the lion in a cage?

Del Horno knew the importance of this game and knew that Arsenal had two compatriots of his own, so he held back his energy from the beginning of the game and wanted to prove himself!

So during the game, Del Horno cast his gaze off the field from time to time, and kept aiming at Mourinho's face, trying to see the signal of the head coach's attack.

Just then, Arsenal made a substitution.Abeye came on to replace the exhausted Bergkamp, ​​and Van Persie was sidelined due to injury and sat in the stands.

After Wenger made the substitution, Mourinho frowned, thinking about countermeasures.After Abeye came on the field, his position was even higher than Bergkamp.Bergkamp is now called a striker, but his position is on the front midfielder, which restrains a lot of energy in Chelsea's midfield.Abeye put the pressure on the defenders when he played, and the pressure on the midfielder was less.

And more importantly, the threat of rookie Abeye is much less than that of veteran Bergkamp!

After Mourinho thought about it for about a minute, he walked to the sidelines and shouted at Del Horno who stayed in the second half and did not cross the center line: "Horno! Attack!"

At the same time he made a "press forward" gesture.

Del Horno, who was always watching the situation on the bench, immediately saw the coach's gesture.With joy on his face, he began to feel restless.

Del Horno, who received the signal, did not press up immediately, but carefully observed the situation on the field.

Del Horno is a left-back, and the left winger Arjen Robben plays with him on the wing.But Robben's position is not fixed. He was born as a left winger, but he can also play a right winger.In the game, he and right winger Duff often switch positions to disrupt the opponent's defense. This is also a routine for Chelsea's offense.

Now the second half has been going on for nearly 10 minutes, and the two also switched positions.Duff came to the left. Because he is right-footed, Duff will often cut inside to leave the side wide open.

This is good news!

Del Horno looked at his team-mates who were attacking, and this time the ball was passed to Duff again on the right.But Duff's situation is not good, the right teenager Clichy is active and full of energy.Facing Duff, whose physical strength has declined after running for most of the game, Clichy didn't have much difficulty defending.Plus the Arsenal midfield has the help of a super-running Jenas.After nearly 10 minutes of playing in the second half, Jenas still came up to help defend and press with plenty of energy, which made Duff even more uncomfortable.

Chrissy broke the football, and behind him was a helpless Duff.

Del Horno analyzed the situation. He felt that the team is currently in a stalemate. If he can join the attack, it will definitely play a role as a surprise soldier! ~
Opportunity is coming soon!

One minute later, Arsenal attacked again, and Abeye took the ball to face Del Horno.

Abeye watched for a long time off the field. Chelsea's left-back did not show much outstanding ability, and the whole game was a little quiet.

Abeye slightly underestimated him and planned to use his skills to pass the Spanish international.Abeye is a Ghanaian who grew up in the Netherlands. He plays the most vulnerable winger in the Netherlands. He is deeply immersed in Dutch football and believes that he can beat several players like Robben.

But reality slapped young Abeye hard.He's not Ronaldo, he can't play fancy games and can ride a bicycle like a man. This Spanish left-back who looks very "face-to-face" is a real deal at the international level.

Abeye shook his body and made a few fake moves, but Del Horno saw through his dribbling. Del Horno stretched out his foot and broke the ball under Abeye's feet.

Del Horno, who successfully steals the ball, didn't stay long, and rushed forward with the ball!

Arsenal boys, clean up and wait for me!

After being held back for nearly six or 10 minutes, Del Horno had been looking forward to this moment for a long time. He didn't look at other people, and rushed up along the sideline with the ball.

Jenas quickly came over to cover the defense, and Del Horno didn't do any fancy feints, just pushed the football forward, and then supported Jenas with one hand, and continued to run forward!
The Chelsea fans in the stands were also cheering on Del Horno: "Come on, Horno!"

Hleb rushed over and teamed up with Jenas to defend against Del Horno. Del Horno did not continue to break through. He made a smart stop and turned around, protecting the football in front of his body.Both Hleb and Jenas were stuck behind him.Then he passed the ball to Lampard who stepped in.

Hleb and Jenas rushed forward to defend Lampard. Now they are the magic lamp at the peak, and the goal rate of that long shot is definitely not worse than that of any forward.

After passing the ball, Del Horno moved forward immediately.

Lampard dribbled the ball and attracted the attention of two people, and Arsenal's right was free, and he passed the football back without saying a word.

After Del Horno received the ball, Duff had already run towards the sideline.Clichy thought that Del Horno would go to the bottom, so he didn't go up to defend.

good chance!
Del Horno's defense is not good, but there are too many offensive cells.Seeing this situation, he no longer dribbled the ball forward along the sideline, he moved the football to the middle, and cut inside!

Clichy didn't expect Del Horno to cut inside. He also did his homework in this game, especially Chelsea's several wing attacking players.But he was so focused on studying Duff and Robben that he even forgot that there was Del Horno.

There is a price to be paid for neglecting others!

To be honest, from the perspective of a defensive player, Del Horno is indeed completely unqualified, and there is a reason for Clichy to look down on him.But Clichy made a mistake in underestimating Del Horno's defensive talent while also underestimating his offensive talent.

So when Chrissy realized that Del Horno had not come to the side, but went to the middle, he rushed over, but it was too late, Del Horno changed direction near the ribs and threw him Get behind, then dribble sideways!
"Del-Horno is coming up! What will he do?"

It wasn't until Del Horno reached the penalty area line that Arsenal's defenders woke up like a dream. The two central defenders, Senderos and Toure, rushed forward at the same time, trying to prevent Del Horno from shooting.

As for Drogba and Robben behind them, no one cares anymore.

But they were still one step too late.

"Del Horno shoots!"

ps: Make up for yesterday, I will go to Qingdao for training tomorrow, the update time may be unstable, but I will try my best to make two chapters a day.

(End of this chapter)