Array football

Chapter 417

In the first game, the strong teams passed the test one after another.

It has to be said that after the new century, after the Premier League has gained worldwide attention and gradually replaced Serie A in the world, its own development has also begun to become extreme.

The strong get stronger and the weak get weaker.

In the era when BIG4 monopolized the top four, it is so rare for a team like Tottenham to play its own characteristics and also achieve its own results.

Of course, the development of other teams is not a matter of Duncan's relationship.He has neither that right nor that obligation.All he can do is to be at ease and be the head coach of Manchester City.

Although Manchester City is in a good situation now, who knows what went wrong, and as a result, he himself dismissed get out of class sadly?

On August 8, Manchester City ushered in their second opponent, Liverpool.

Liverpool had a financial crisis in the summer, and the two American owners were brought to court.

This summer they replaced Benitez and hired coach Roy Hodgson instead.Last season, Hodgson led another Premier League team, Fulham, to the final of the UEFA Cup, and finally lost to Atletico Madrid of Spain, finishing runner-up.As the successor of the famous Spanish coach Benitez, the 62-year-old Hodgson has been placed high hopes by Liverpool's top management.After a frustrating season, they hope that Hodgson can lead the team back to the Champions League stage.

Their ideas are very good, and Hodgson, the coach, comes from a weak team and is good at making fuss about the team's existing cards.

Throughout the summer, Liverpool spent nearly 2400 million to buy Meireles, Paulson, Joe Cole and Konchesky, etc., but because of the sale of Mascherano, Riera and Benayoun, etc. Instead, people have a surplus of 597 million.

These low-priced players need to use their performance in the new season to prove their value for money and the vision of the old coach.

Of course, given Liverpool's current financial resources and the basic rules of team building, it is impossible for Liverpool to become a big fat man in one bite. The transformation and upgrading of the team is a long-term process.

The basic goal of Liverpool this season is to enter the top four of the league and obtain a seat in the Champions League. This will not only increase the team's income, restore the confidence of fans, but also attract more powerful stars.

Of course, this does not mean that facing Manchester City, they will quickly surrender.

A team like Liverpool can never think about it with common sense.

Facing weak teams, they often do not have an advantage; but facing strong teams, they often play tough.

Sure enough, not long after the start of the game, Liverpool striker Torres scored.

This guy Torres is now top-notch in technique and speed, and his shooting skills are very good.

This is an ordinary counterattack that can no longer be ordinary.

Gerrard guided precisely in the midfield, and Torres single-handedly hit the goal. The shot was full of power and strong visual impact. The football flew towards Manchester City's goal like a shell fired from a gun. Joe Hart threw the football, but still Couldn't save the football.

From the start of the game, Manchester City fell behind.

Ten minutes later, Torres directly scored twice. Gerrard's shot was saved by Joe Hart. Torres missed the goal and sent the football into Manchester City's goal.

0: 2!

Before the half-time was over, Manchester City fell behind by two goals.

Duncan waved his hand and asked the team to strengthen the defense.A top striker like Torres cannot give him a chance.

There is no problem with the team itself, and conceding goals is normal.

Just fine tune it.

Manchester City won the double crown last season, and their psychological quality is iron-clad.

Duncan wasn't worried.

During the intermission, Duncan simply repeated the tactics and let the players rest.

The second half of the game had just begun, and Manchester City's Pedro made a long-distance attack on the wing. When he reached the edge of the penalty area, he shot a low shot and sent the football into Liverpool's goal.

1: 2!

Five minutes later, David Silvara went to the right, made consecutive breakthroughs, and then sent an exquisite cross.Hargreaves, who went forward after the point, fell to the ground and shoveled, sending the football into Liverpool's goal.

2: 2!

Manchester City equalized the score!
The game is not over yet!
In the No.40 minute of the second half, Manchester City's midfielder Yaya Toure scored a header directly in front of the penalty area and slammed the football into Aston Villa's goal.

3: 2!

Hodgson's face turned blue.

In the half-time game, Manchester City scored three goals like a storm, and Manchester City showed a super attack power, which surprised everyone.

In the end, Manchester City relied on their amazing performance in the second half of the game to reverse Liverpool 3:2 and ushered in a two-game winning streak in the new season.

Seven days after this match, City were due to face Sunderland in the Premier League.

But they still had the UEFA Super Cup to play, so the game was postponed and City flew straight to Monaco.

Here they not only have to play football, but also participate in the Champions League group stage draw.

Now, Duncan and Manchester City are already in Monaco!
Yes, this season's UEFA Super Cup will be played at the Stade Louis II in Monaco. Manchester City's opponent is last season's UEFA Cup champion Atletico Madrid.

Atletico Madrid is also the first champion after the UEFA Cup was changed to the Europa League, because starting from this season, the UEFA Cup will be transformed into the UEFA Europa League!
To be honest, there are also a lot of excellent players in this Atletico Madrid lineup, Juan Fran, Luis Garcia, De Gea...

Therefore, to be able to win the championship, this Atletico Madrid team is still very characteristic.

It's just that the striker Costa they originally planned for this season was bought by Duncan.

Before the game, Duncan was interviewed by media reporters. He said: "Our opponent is very strong, and they are a very distinctive team. There are also many stars in their lineup. These The stars are very useful!"

To be honest, Duncan is still very interested in defending the European Super Cup.

But after the start of the game, Manchester City fell into a passive position.

In the 10th minute of the first half, Atletico Madrid played a beautiful cooperation. Simão, Forlan and Assuncao played a very beautiful triangle offensive cooperation. They passed the ball one after another and tore apart Manchester City's defense. Xilang from the wing sent a good through ball.

The football rolled right past David Luiz.

The fast Reyes runs forward and catches up to the football.Facing Manchester City's goalkeeper Joe Hart, Reyes swung his leg and shot a low shot from a close angle.

The ball was very fast, clinging to the post in the near corner, and rolled into Manchester City's goal.

Joe Hart's reaction was very timely. His left hand touched the outer skin of the football, but unfortunately the football still rolled into Manchester City's goal.

0: 1!

Manchester City are behind!
Not long after the game started, Manchester City conceded a goal and fell behind.

A match will determine the outcome, and the players will naturally be under a lot of pressure.

(End of this chapter)