[Football] Crown of Thorns

英格兰当地时间1月30日晚19点45分，2012-13赛季英超联赛第24轮一场重头戏在伦敦的酋长球场上演，阿森纳坐镇主场迎战来访的利物浦。

"The players from both sides have come out."

"Let's talk about the starting lineups of both sides in this game..."

阿森纳（4231）：1-斯泽斯尼；3-萨尼亚、4-默特萨克、5-维尔马伦、28-吉布斯；16-拉姆齐、10-威尔希尔；14-沃尔科特、19-卡索拉、9-波多尔斯基；12-吉鲁。

利物浦（433）：25-雷纳；47-威斯顿、23-卡拉格、5-阿格、2-约翰逊；10-达加马、21-卢卡斯、8-杰拉德；7-苏亚雷斯、15-斯图里奇、19-唐宁。

"Judging from the starting lineups of both sides, except for Ramsey replacing Diaby, Arsenal will continue to use the recent match lineup, while Liverpool, Carragher, Henderson, Downing returned to the starting lineup, just recovered from injury. The relapsed Enrique sat on the bench..."

自英超成立以后，阿森纳和利物浦一共有过47次交手，枪手17胜14平16负略占上风。其中阿森纳在主场取得了9胜8平6负的战绩。

In the first contest between the two sides this season, Arsenal drew 2-2 with the Red Army at Anfield relying on the goals of Podolski and Cazorla.

"Today's game is not only the presence of the two teams, but also many celebrities. Oh, I saw Mr. Mancini, the coach of Manchester City, in the camera. It must be for the team's next match with Liverpool. Let’s come to watch the match! Oh, England coach Hodgson also came to the scene, he is probably here to inspect the England internationals..."

"And the lace that spread throughout Europe, Miss Monet and her family also appeared in the stands, oh, their family sat in Arsenal jerseys... I don't know if Da Gama will be sad, girlfriend He came to the scene, but he was not the one who supported..."

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Gama at the side of the court looked up at his girlfriend's family at the top of the screen, and he took a deep breath when he heard his teammates laughing and making fun of him.

Well, let's go big!

The game started.

It was Liverpool who took the kick-off.

Kick-off in the middle circle, Lucas pushed the ball lightly and passed it to Gerrard behind.

After Gerrard received the ball, he knocked it again, and the ball flew to Gama's feet.

Before the game, according to the requirements of the coach, Liverpool should advance in a steady manner after the start of the game, so Gama was not in a hurry to move forward. After taking a few steps, he passed the ball to Lucas.

Lucas passed the ball again, this time he passed the ball to the wing, Sturridge responded to the cross and Gama stepped in.

Liverpool advanced very steadily, leaving no gaps for their opponents.

However, the game had just started, and neither player was too impatient. Although they failed to intercept the opponent's pass, the Arsenal players still defended the three offensive lines and closely defended Liverpool's attack.

Gama was carrying the ball, and he observed the opponent's defense line. The ball under his feet rolled gently as he drove it, as if it was stuck to his feet.

"Perhaps many people have already said this sentence, but I still want to say it once again. The skills of the player Vasco da Gama are really good."

Liverpool's commentator Anthony said this in front of the microphone.

Many fans could not help nodding.

As far as personal dribbling skills are concerned, Gama's use is indeed quite brilliant. Since his debut in the Portuguese domestic league, he has been praised by professionals as 'playing like a Brazilian style' and so on.

Of course, from a general perspective, Gama's style of play is still relatively practical, of course, his free kicks are an exception.

Gama, who passed the two in a row from the middle, made a pick with his feet, and the ball was passed to the side.

Johnson, who was inserted in the rear, received the ball from the left and passed it low to the front of the Gunners' penalty area. The Gunners' defense and their captain Vermaelen made a mistake when they rushed to lift their feet to clear the siege. The football bounced to the Red Army No. 15 Sturridge feet.

Sturridge hit the goal immediately after taking the ball, but it was a pity that the close-range shot was blocked by the Gunners goalkeeper Szesny.

However, the football still bounced back into the field, and Gama rushed out to tiptoe and gave the ball to Suarez.

Suarez pushed and shot, Szesny had no time to return to the defense, and the football scored.

0-1, in the 5th minute of the first half, Liverpool took the lead first.

Suarez's goal is also his 9th goal for the Red Army in the last 9 games, and it is also his 17th goal in the Premier League this season.

Inside the Emirates Stadium, there were enthusiastic cheers from the Red Army fans who came to help.

The Gunners fans, on the other hand, seemed a little indifferent, there was no booing or cheering, they just felt indifferent.

Jia Ma, who came to the gunmen's position for the first time, felt a little uncomfortable. He looked up and shook his head slightly.

Re-kick-off, the Gunners attack.

However, the Gunners' offense felt weak, and the ball was quickly taken away by a slippery side tackle from the captain of the Red Army.

The Red Army then advanced and launched an offensive.

Gamma took the ball and passed it diagonally to the right. Suarez responded and cut in, passed the opponent and then passed.

Sturridge makes a pile back a little, Gerrard rushes forward and volleys.

Szesny jumped from the goal and hugged the shot from this angle that was too straight.

The gunman fought back.

However, this time their attack was still stopped by the tight defense of the Red Army. Giroud, who made the last blow, fired an anti-aircraft gun from no angle.

Reina stood in front of the door without even moving, just looked up at the football that broke through the sky and flew to the stands.

Fans in the stands hugged the ball.

Jia Ma looked at the football that Dili thought he could fly, and thought that the fans would accept the big gift, but he didn't expect that the man who was obviously a Gunners fan would throw the ball back to the field indifferently, and the people around him seemed to be indifferent. No one wants to grab the action.

"It's really a polite place."

Gama muttered.

Lucas turned to look at him, "It's not polite, I just don't think it should be taken!"

"what?"

"Gunners fans are very loyal to their team, but you know, they used to be nicknamed 'The Library' when Arsenal played because they didn't shout loudly."

"?"

Gama pulled his lower lip, "So..."

"So, that's it."

Lucas shrugged.

Without crazy cheering and shouting, is it still a football game?

The people here are really weird.

But think about the way Monet yelled while watching the game... Tsk, forget it, it's better to be quiet.

The Red Army's offense was still very fierce. In the 9th minute, Gama cut off the ball at the opponent's feet and went straight to the center. Suarez took the ball and made a long pass from midfield to the front of the Gunners' penalty area.

Sturridge volleyed directly in front of the penalty area, but unfortunately his volley shot was from a bad angle and missed the post.

Szesny was about to serve, but his serve in the small penalty area seemed a little careless and not serious. He actually dribbled the ball under his feet, and played in front of Sturridge, who was one meter away from him—he This 'playing with fire' attempt to tease Sturridge annoyed him, and he shoveled forward with his foot and just barely missed the ball.

Sturridge's reaction made Szesny quickly pass the ball to his teammate, which did not cause danger.

Sturridge, in his black jersey, glared at the keeper who was trying to play him, then ran away.

"What happened just now, what was Szerini doing?"

"He played too much... the ball was almost cut off by the opponent..."

It can be seen that the Gunners coach Wenger on the sidelines was a little unhappy. He frowned and waved to the field.

The speed of the exchange of offensives between the two sides is very fast. Judging from the current ball possession data, the Gunners are obviously better than Liverpool, but in terms of offensive strength, Liverpool's momentum is higher than the Gunners.

"What do you think of the performance of both sides so far?"

At this time, the situation on the court was stable, and the host in the commentary room discussed the game situation with the guests.

"how to say?"

The guest who came to the scene today was Michael Thomas, a Gunners player who also played for the Red Army. After retiring, he worked as a commentator for a period of time and obtained a coaching certificate, but he has no coaching experience. , Most of the time I still do some promotional work on football.

On the night of this focus game, he was invited back to sit at the Emirates Stadium to explain tonight's game together.

"Probably because of the away game, Liverpool put up a dense defensive formation tonight. Judging from the game that has been played, the Liverpool players have executed the coach's arrangements very well, very good defense and layers. The interception made the Arsenal players unable to find an effective route to attack..."

"As someone who has played for these two teams, which team do you support?"

"Emotionally, of course it's Arsenal."

Although it was sold off because of Graham's future needs in building the team, Michael Thomas still supported his old club.

"Haha you said without hesitation, so what do you do about Liverpool?"

"I have been with the Gunners for ten years and the Red Army for seven years. They are my most unforgettable memories. I am very grateful to Liverpool, but I always love Arsenal the most, so I hope Liverpool can have good results, but I still support Arsenal... "

"Okay, Michael talked to us about the past and the game, so what's the situation on the field now?"

The Red Army is attacking with the ball.

Suarez dribbled into the side of the Gunners' box and Cazorla tangled with him.

The referee blows his whistle.

In the 25th minute of the first half, Cazorla imposed a tactical foul on Suarez in the frontcourt, and he received a yellow card.

The Red Army got the first free kick of the game.

Gama stood behind the football.

He licked his lower lip and a big smile appeared on his face.

"Dagama is ready for a free throw."

"Knock the door!!!"

"Dagama hit the door directly!!!"

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