Hexagonal monster crushing European football

This season, Crystal Palace's FA Cup journey has been very smooth. Among their opponents, Southampton, Stoke City, Tottenham, Reading, and Watford, only Tottenham and Southampton are relatively strong. It just so happens that these two are relatively strong. Every Premier League team voluntarily gave up the FA Cup and sent substitutes to deal with it.

Therefore, the FA Cup final at Crystal Palace has a very large element of luck.

This is also a final with a huge disparity in strength.

Manchester City and Crystal Palace met in two rounds of the league. Manchester City defeated their opponents 2:1 and 2:0 respectively, and did not have much advantage.

But in the League Cup, Manchester City defeated their opponents 5:1 at home.

With three consecutive victories, Manchester City's physical strength is stronger than that of Crystal Palace, and it also has a great psychological advantage.

On the afternoon of May 5, the two sides gathered at Wembley Stadium.

The last professional game in England this season begins.

After this game, only Manchester City and Liverpool were left with one final to play among the English professional teams.

The Europa League final between Liverpool and Sevilla, and the Champions League final between Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

"Okay, players from both sides are ready to play.

On Manchester City's side, it is no longer 4231, but has changed into an offensive-oriented 433.

Zhao Yi, Aguero, Sterling, three forwards.

Midfielders De Bruyne, David Silva and Fernandinho trailed behind to form a single defensive midfielder.

Four defenders, Delph, Kompany, Stones, Sagna.

Goalkeeper Joe Hart.

This is exactly the same formation as Real Madrid's main lineup. Could it be that Guardiola wanted to try it after the European war with Real Madrid?

Facing a not-so-strong team like Crystal Palace, it makes sense for Guardiola to change his formation.

Crystal Palace chose a 4231 formation with a balanced offense and defense.

The one at the front is Wickham, who joined the team this season. The three attacking frontcourts behind him are Zaha, Sakho and Pangchon from left to right.

Double midfielder Cabaye, MacArthur.

The four defenders are Soyani, Delany, Dahn and Ward.

Goalkeeper McCarthy.

Right back Ward is in excellent form recently, providing assists and scoring goals in consecutive games.

On the contrary, Zaha's recent performance has been somewhat mediocre. "

"Today, Crystal Palace's defense will face a big test, and Manchester City will definitely not hold back in this game.

They defeated Real Madrid 10:2 in two rounds in the Champions League. After that game, many European media showed a very negative attitude. They believed that Real Madrid, as a super-class European team, had no power to fight back against Manchester City. After experiencing a Manchester City, who have been struggling for the season, have made Europe desperate.

Today, I don’t know if Crystal Palace can withstand it! "

After the players from both sides entered the stadium, the enthusiasm of the fans was ignited.

Located in London's Crystal Palace, it is much easier to come to Wembley Stadium than Manchester City fans.

However, the number of Manchester City fans present was no less than that of Crystal Palace.

Manchester City's impressive record this season has made Manchester City fans extremely excited and positive.

When Zhao Yi appeared on the court with the team, the emotions of Manchester City fans reached a small climax.

At the same time, there are also many celebrities from the film and television circles, sports circles, and political circles appearing here.

The most eye-catching one is a mother and her son.

The old lady is the only strange woman in England who can legally drive without a driver's license.

His son is already a little bald.

The old lady stood there with a kind smile on her face and kept applauding.

When she stood up, the camera showed her and all the fans stood up.

Show respect.

With the completion of some necessary pre-court ceremonies, the referee's whistle sounded.

The game officially begins.

Crystal Palace picks the side and Manchester City has the ball.

Manchester City, wearing a black away jersey, began to organize the attack.

De Bruyne made a simple push and immediately separated to find Zhao Yi.

Zhao Yi was not polite, he took the ball and started sprinting at the beginning.

Crystal Palace right back Ward immediately followed up, while MacArthur dropped back to help defend.

"Zhao Yi is on the left, and his offensive routine is still very simple. He has speed and can break through, but due to space and dominant foot problems, the two of them are stuck in the position. It is difficult for him to find opportunities to break through successfully and pass the ball. High-quality crosses."

"Delph is also here, it's really a perfect match!"

When Zhao Yi takes the ball, because his dominant foot is his right foot, he can only go inside or in the middle. After attracting the defense, Delph will step in from the wing, and Zhao Yi will transfer the ball.

Pulling Crystal Palace's defensive formation.

Make full use of the space on the field and spread out the positions of Crystal Palace players.

Ward immediately ran to guard Delph, and Delph accelerated and rushed to the baseline.

He left Ward behind.

Dahn immediately went over to fill the position and help defend.

At the same moment, Zhao Yi immediately stepped forward and stood in the empty area between MacArthur and Dahn.

MacArthur was half a beat slower, and Delph made an inverted triangle pass.

Lots of power and fast football.

Zhao Yi successfully turned around and the football hit his right foot.

Zhao Yi's stopping skills were already top-notch during the English League One era.

Therefore, the ball was passed quickly, but Zhao Yi directly kicked it to the ground.

"Hit the goal directly! Zhao Yi! The goal went in!!! Thirty-five seconds into the game, after a simple cooperation between Zhao Yi and Delph on the left, Crystal Palace's defense had problems.

MacArthur was stunned and failed to follow Zhao Yi!

Moreover, Delani also had some problems with his movement. Zhao Yi almost faced the goalkeeper alone and took a shot into the far corner.

McCarthy couldn't react at all!

Manchester City is ahead! "

Zhao Yi and Delph high-fived in celebration.

He himself did not expect that Crystal Palace's defense would be so lax.

The goal came too quickly.

He was a right-footed player with this kind of ball, so he needed to adjust his position to hit it, but MacArthur failed to keep up.

Let him get up easily.

What usually happens is that he holds the ball with his back, attracts players in the penalty area, and then passes it to De Bruyne who is following behind.

De Bruyne chooses to shoot or cross.

Unexpectedly, he could directly get a chance to score.

This tactical arrangement was ended prematurely by him.

De Bruyne, who followed, did not catch the ball, but caught up with the celebration after the goal.

Nearly 40,000 Manchester City fans shouted.

Zhao Yi's name once again echoed throughout Wembley Stadium.

His name has been stamped on Wembley Stadium during his two previous trips to Wembley.

"Wembley Stadium will be called Court No. 19 from now on!" Gary Neville, who was watching the game, said harshly.

This guy got to the finals like he was taking medicine and scoring goals was as easy as drinking water.

No one cares!

Manchester City's domestic treble is getting closer.

Manchester United, also a Manchester City team and supported by Gary Neville, does not know when they will get the trophy.

He is angry and helpless now.

Why don't you just let the FA award the trophy directly?