I Just Can Score

2 to 0! 2 to 0!

Zhen Shaolong scored the second goal to help Newcastle United expand their lead! This direct free kick was very beautiful, hitting the middle!

Reina reacted very quickly, but he chose the wrong position...

This may be the pressure brought by top strikers. Facing top strikers like Zhen Shaolong, any goalkeeper will be under huge pressure. They must choose the position to save in advance, just like saving a penalty kick. If they are slower, they will have no chance. Reina's reaction cannot be wrong. If he had chosen the right position, it would have been a world-class save, but it's a pity...

This goal can clearly be seen as a 'pressure goal'.

If placed on an ordinary player, the set ball is directly hit in the middle, and there is almost no chance. The goalkeeper will not predict the save in advance, and can completely wait for the ball later. He can just stand there and wait for the ball.

Zhen Shaolong is different.

The pressure on Reina was too great.

When he saw Zhen Shaolong's free throw, he thought it would be a dead-end shot. Moreover, Zhen Shaolong's kick was very accurate and his hit rate was astonishingly high. He had to find a position to wait instead of standing still and judging the route.

This kind of mentality was taken advantage of by Zhen Shaolong.

Zhen Shaolong was still very happy to score the goal. It was not easy to score the ball just now because it was too close to the goal and it was impossible to kick it with too much force when blocked by the wall. He initially kicked the ball to the right. Because he is a 'right forward' and is used to playing in the far left corner, his habit may have been broken by his opponents.

When preparing to take a free throw, Zhen Shaolong had an idea in his mind and thought that playing in the middle was a good option. Regardless of whether Reina would choose the left side or the right side, as long as he made a choice, he might be able to score directly.

He succeeded.

This kind of success also brings a sense of accomplishment in the heart.

Zhen Shaolong celebrated the goal with his teammates, and also thanked Irving for giving him the opportunity. Irving was a little unhappy. He kept reminding himself not to compare with Zhen Shaolong, but they played for the same team and started the game together for a long time. , it is really impossible not to make comparisons. Most of the opportunities in this game were at his feet. Zhen Shaolong barely touched the ball, but the occasional two touches turned into goals, and he has not scored yet.

He was really down.

Zhen Shaolong looked at Owen with kind eyes, but if he looked deeper, he found that there was a hidden meaning.

well……

I've let other people take the initiative to pass the ball, and I don't even have the ball myself!

But why do you still have to take action every time you score a goal? The first time you failed to score, so I had to take the shot. The second time you made a set kick, but you didn't have the confidence to score, so you still had to take the shot. Help kick in...

A master is lonely!

opposite.

The Liverpool players were not in a good mood. Goalkeeper Reina's eyes were full of helplessness. He was annoyed. Why did he rush to one side just now?

Maybe it's because I'm looking at him?

Reina carefully thought about the reason and concluded that it was caused by staring at each other. The two constantly looking at each other made him feel like he was trying to save a penalty kick. As a result, he became less confident and simply found a direction in advance and rushed towards it.

This is where it fails!

I didn't expect this guy to play psychological warfare. You must be more careful in the future. Reina gritted his teeth and reminded himself.

The mood of other Liverpool players was not much better. They were two goals behind Newcastle United, and it was Zhen Shaolong who scored two goals.

This is a helpless place.

Zhen Shaolong!

Every Liverpool player admits from the bottom of their hearts that Zhen Shaolong is very strong. He is simply born to score goals. His amazing footwork is somewhat unreasonable, but the opponent seems to be out of shape, and he can't get the ball for a long time even if he stands in front.

But……

The opponent only touched the ball twice and scored two goals!

This data gap makes Liverpool players feel even more disappointed. Some players who can understand the game still understand the fundamental reason for lagging behind - their own forward's shooting efficiency is too low!

This is also Benitez's judgment.

Newcastle United scored two goals in the first half, which was actually not an accident. It was even planned. Benitez’s judgment of the game was to fight a goal battle, and the opponent would complete several goals. To score goals, Liverpool will also complete a few goals. No matter what the process of scoring is, there must be goals in the plan.

But the opponent scored a goal, but we didn't!

This is an unplanned situation!

Benitez also feels a headache. No matter how well the tactics are arranged, players need to execute them. Liverpool has many opportunities in the frontcourt, but several players can't seem to find the feeling in front of the goal. What can be done if they fail to seize the opportunity?

Look at Zhen Shaolong...

Zhen Shaolong even touched the ball so rarely. It was even said that he seemed to be an outsider in the game, but he scored a goal with his first touch of the ball. It could be said that it was his second touch just now, and the free kick hit the goal accurately.

Two touches, two goals!

If he were to be replaced immediately, he would directly set a world football record: touching the ball twice in the game, scoring two goals, and a 100% scoring rate with one touch!

On the field.

Many Liverpool players have also realized the problem. It is not that the opponent's players performed too well, but that their own efficiency in front of the goal is too poor. The midfielder and frontcourt, especially the forwards, are suddenly under pressure. Now is a very critical moment. They You have to complete a goal first.

Steven Gerrard knew it was time to step up.

Gerrard is the core of Liverpool's midfield and the spiritual pillar of Liverpool. He is clear about his position in the team and has an extremely determined and pursuit of victory. When he finds that the team is facing a goal-scoring crisis, he feels that he should stand up and Lead the team out of trouble, and the way to stand out is simple - help the team score a goal!

As long as a goal can be achieved, the morale will immediately become different.

After the game restarted, Gerrard also continued to work hard, actively running in the midfield and frontcourt, actively cooperating with his teammates, almost single-handedly guiding the entire Liverpool offensive, and even directing passes near the penalty area. .

Gerrard is a professional captain-type player. Perhaps his technical level cannot be said to be at the top level, but in terms of his individual role on the entire team, it is definitely better than most stars and can be compared with him. It’s hard to tell.

Under the guidance of Gerrard's efforts, Liverpool played a calm and threatening offensive, and Gerrard himself also found a very good opportunity.

That's on the line of the penalty area, right in the middle of the goal.

Liverpool's continuous passes on the right side attracted most of the defensive attention. Torres rushed into the penalty area to get the ball and was defended by Jean and Button. As a result, Torres did not go alone, but made a penetrating return kick. pass.

The football was put at Gerrard's feet, with no one around him to defend him.

Hula...

The surrounding stands suddenly became excited, and the fans saw the best chance to score.

Gerrard met the ball and shot!

Any experienced star would not hesitate when facing this kind of ball. Gerrard even had time to pay attention to the goal, and he chose to kick the ball to the left side of the goal.

Bang!

Powerful volley!

The accuracy of Gerrard's shot was not very high, but the huge power was an important bonus. The football was like a meteor, crossing a distance of more than ten meters in an instant, and goalkeeper Given had no time to react.

Then……

The football simply flew out of bounds against the post.

call……

The anticipation in the stands around him turned into sighs of regret.

Gerrard covered his cheek and sighed. He was sure of the shot just now, but he didn't expect that it would miss.

How could such a mistake happen!

Gerrard shook his head and walked back, thinking, Maybe I didn't hold it down. I should pay attention to the angle next time I shoot?

Maybe too excited?

It's still a question of performance. We need to be more composed and play with accuracy...

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Gerrard's shot was Liverpool's best result in the first half, and Liverpool didn't perform any better in the rest of the game.

Soon it was time to enter the intermission.

The atmosphere in the home team's dressing room at Anfield was very depressing. Most of the players were doing their own things and seemed to speak in a low voice for fear of attracting attention.

Benitez returned to the dressing room.

He did not go to see any players, but stood at the door, staring at the notebook in his hand. There were many words written densely on it, and there were very messy lines for marking. Probably no one else could understand it except himself. something above.

Benitez looked at it carefully for a long time, his expression didn't move for a moment, and he didn't know how long it took before he sighed. He raised his head and glanced at the players in the locker room. There was not much majesty in his eyes, nor was he dissatisfied with anyone. He is not the kind of head coach who puts pressure on his players, but his serious work status can convince any player on the team.

That's a different kind of personality charm.

After scanning all the players, Binitez pursed his lips and talked about the problems in the first half, We did well in the first half. There are no problems overall, but we didn't do well in front of the goal.

He did not pursue the subject.

Even though he is recognized as a head coach with low emotional intelligence, Benitez also knows that continuing to emphasize efficiency in front of goal is tantamount to criticizing the midfield and frontcourt, especially the strikers. But in fact, Liverpool's midfielder and frontcourt performed well and created a lot of trouble. If there are few good opportunities, the criticism should be directed at the players who shoot. Naturally, this reminds people of Torres, who is the player with the most shots.

Next, Benitez talked about the second half. There was no adjustment in the overall tactical play, but he emphasized playing more calmly. He hoped to slow down the pace and reduce the pressure on the midfielders and frontcourt players, which might lead to better performance in front of the goal. .

Benitez did not criticize anything, but it made Torres feel uncomfortable. The lack of goals was not his responsibility alone, but he had a very good chance in the first half, and he could score in the remaining two or three times if he played well. The result was not even a single goal.

This is clear to the whole team.

Torres was very unwilling. He hoped to score goals and help Liverpool win. He also gritted his teeth and thought firmly, We must find opportunities! We must score goals!

Help the team win!

How can you not find the feeling of scoring goals in such a crucial game? Fernando, you are the best!

Must work hard!