The Young Lion

As soon as the second half came up, Millwall played a wave of blitz.

When the opponent cannot be overwhelmed tactically, it is necessary to make a fuss about the rhythm of the game.

Aldridge likes this. Although the penetrating attack failed in the first half, it will inevitably paralyze the opponent, making the opponent think that Millwall will still play like this in the second half. Then once Millwall suddenly changes his style of play and rhythm, The resulting global shock is no small matter.

The first five minutes and the last five minutes of each half of the game are the biggest mental holes for players.

In the first five minutes, different players need different time to enter the rhythm of the game. In the last five minutes, because the game is about to end or come to an end, it is inevitable that some players will lose their attention.

After Millwall kicked off in the second half, Pirlo did not pass the ball forward, but slowly wandered around in the midfield like an old man in the evening, easily avoiding Wright's press with a half-turn to protect the ball, and then with Makelay Lai made a two-for-one and let Bergkamp return without success. When Pires took a step towards him and seemed to help defend, Pirlo lightly distributed the ball to the right.

Pires was shocked, the ball rolled past his eyes, he didn't need to look to know that there must be someone flying behind him, Schneider!

Schneider dribbled forward with the ball. He fought continuously today, especially for a full-back who goes straight up and down. He will naturally be tired, but he gritted his teeth and persisted, rationally distributing his physical energy. He rushed first at the beginning of the second half !

Schneider's breakthrough with the ball disrupted Arsenal's defense, Gudjohnsen wandered in the ribs, and when Winterburn had to press Schneider, the German seized the opportunity to rush down. A foot pass came in front of the baseline.

The ball seems to pass too big. Fly directly over the door. Then it began to fall, Adams and Keown missed the ball, and when they turned their heads to look, they found that the Ukrainian threw off Dixon and rushed up bravely.

Probably he rushed a little fiercely, and it was obviously impossible to stop and adjust the shooting action, so Shevchenko directly dived to the top, and there was a perfect contact between his forehead and the ball. The ball flew towards Arsenal's goal like a volley with his feet.

It was Millwall's third shot in the game, far less than Arsenal's nine in the first half.

But it happened to be such a rare opportunity, and Shevchenko seized it!

Seaman did not touch the ball, and the ball went straight to the dead corner of the goal!

Wow! The Ukrainian scored with a header! This header is so beautiful, I definitely have a chance to challenge for the best goal of the round! Millwall took the lead at the beginning of the second half,

Unlucky for Arsenal, the opponent scored a goal with their third shot, and they took nine shots, six hits and none!

Shevchenko helped the team lead by one goal. Aldridge was pleasantly surprised, but he faced a difficult choice.

The away team took the lead. To defend or to attack?

There is still a lot of game time, and it seems unwise to make adjustments at this time. Besides, the team is playing 4231 now, and the defense line shrinks so conservatively.

Wenger was speechless.

The Gunners fans at Highbury were even more speechless.

Is there any reason!

You Wild Lions win when you play well, and you can lead when you play badly. Mahler Gobi, Lady Luck also participated in the Christmas sex-party, and your players took turns to fuck and fuck!

The ball was not so much a blow to the Arsenal players as it irritated them.

Obviously they have the advantage, but they are still behind. Are you all Germans?

Lineker said: Football is a game played by 22 men for 90 minutes and the Germans win.

The gunman's counterattack was very fast, extremely fast!

Six minutes later, Gudjohnsen's kick from outside the penalty area was blocked, and Trezeguet's close-range supplementary shot was blocked by Seaman before the ball was collected in his arms.

Arsenal fought back.

It was a goalkeeper-initiated counter-attack from goal position, with Adams passing the ball to Dixon, who then passed the ball to Vieira, who passed the ball to Overmars, and Peter Pan dribbled along the edge with a dazzling stop. Turn technology to shake Capdevila, and then pass the ball to Bergkamp.

During this series of counterattacks, Arsenal did not let Millwall's players touch the ball, which was as fast as lightning.

Aldridge was watching the players on both sides move, but his eyes were attracted by one person.

That man was Adams running up from the penalty area.

The opponent ran forward at a constant pace, approaching Millwall's defense line like a ghost.

Aldridge pointed at Adams's men on the sidelines and yelled: Bernd, go watch him!

Schneider was the closest person to Aldridge. Hearing Aldridge's roar, he immediately gave up Pires and turned to stare at Adams who had come to the penalty area.

But one step too late.

Bergkamp with the ball made a breakthrough feint, swung the angle in front of Southgate, and then kicked the ball to the other side of the small penalty area with his arch like a pass.

It was an oblique pass, and Wright in front of the goal attracted Elguera, but neither of them touched the ball during the confrontation. Bout also thought that Wright would end the attack, but he didn't expect the ball to pass in front of Wright. Mi rolled over, and when Bout shifted his gaze following the rolling direction of the ball, he was surprised to find that the tall and tall Adams killed him, volleyed the ball in front of Schneider, and sent the ball into the goal cleanly.

Schneider kicked the post angrily.

This conceded the ball is not his fault.

But he blames himself more. Who would have thought that Adams went all the way from the back line to the forward line to score?

Last season, the opponent also had a central defender assisting, but at that time the opponent had a five-back formation, and now it is a four-back. The use of guards with knives is very risky, but Arsenal seems to have such a tradition.

This kind of unexpected offensive threat is even greater, because the offensive point is extremely hidden, and it is impossible to defend against the central defenders who attack and score in sports battles.

After Adams scored the goal, he slowed down and stood in front of the billboard on the bottom line, looking up at the stands at Highbury with a proud face, like the return of the king!

Yes, how long has it been since Arsenal have been so domineering?

Now they have not only regained their kingly temperament, but also have a more gorgeous coat than before.

The Gunners fans were overjoyed. Seeing Adams' domineering posture after breaking the goal. Waving his fists and screaming loudly.

now it's right!

What bullshit the King of London!

When our Arsenal reigned supreme in England. The crazy lion doesn't know where it is yet!

The Gunners captain Adams stood up! He equalized the score for the team! Arsenal, who have been suppressed by Millwall for more than two years, finally have the momentum to fight against each other in today's game. They have the advantage. There is no doubt that although they They played more conservatively than Manchester United, but they counterattacked and chased goals again and again, let's see what the result of today's game will be.

Aldridge folded his arms on the sidelines with a dignified expression.

Arsenal during this period was helpless. It is more tricky and powerful than Manchester United, because Manchester United must surpass the opponent in terms of posture, so playing Manchester United's counterattack can do a lot of work.

However, the Arsenal trained by Wenger at this time is mainly defensive, and the offense relies on counterattacks, making it difficult for people to start.

If it were Arsenal ten years later, no matter how gorgeous the positional battle is, they are in a strong posture, and they often die quickly when they are hit.

But now, with Vieira and Petit sitting in the double midfielder. Arsenal's ageless golden defense is really a static defense. As long as the frontcourt players come back to support more, they are almost invulnerable.

After the problem of switching from defense to offense was solved a few months ago, Arsenal has undergone a fundamental transformation, being able to attack and defend well!

Then the game became more intense, and you came and I played so that the stands repeatedly made exclamations.

Seeing that the game came to the 84th minute, Overmars dribbled the ball from the side and was cut off by Makelele, who handed the ball to Pirlo. This is a golden opportunity, counterattack!

Pirlo gave the ball to Ballack in front with a precise pass.

The German took the ball and turned around to pass the ball straight to Trezeguet who was obliquely inserted into the ribs.

However, Vierra stretched out a kick and broke the ball at Ballack's feet.

Arsenal strikes back!

Aldridge felt bad, this scene was all too familiar.

It was the rhythm of Millwall playing Arsenal a few months ago.

When the opponent makes a mistake in counterattack, turn the gun to fight back, making the opponent even more difficult to defend against.

Recycle, recycle, protect space first, protect space first!

Aldridge roared in his heart, and the players also consciously did so.

Vieira sent the ball to the side to Overmars. Peter Pan suffered a loss just now and did not dare to break through again. He hit the ball across the side at the first time. Vieira strode forward and retreated. After Bergkamp made a two-for-one break through Pirlo's defense, Vieira was already facing Millwall's last line of defense in the penalty area.

Makelele was defending against Overmars just now, and it seems that he will be able to make up for the defense at this time.

Wright attracted the attention of the two central defenders, and Bergkamp also advanced into the ribs of the penalty area at the same time, so that the two central defenders had to be distracted.

Vieira passed the ball before Makelele was in place.

The route of the ball is astonishing.

Neither to Wright, nor to Bergkamp, ​​but to Pires, who cut inside from the left.

Pires went inside and didn't go deep into the penalty area. Instead, he dribbled the ball horizontally, pulled out the shooting angle, and decisively kicked a long shot!

The ball flew in an arc from the middle of Southgate and Elguera to the back point of Millwall's goal, which was a dead corner!

Aldridge saw this shot from the sidelines and prayed in his heart: Save it, save it, save it!

Highbury is boiling!

A long-range shot from Pires' penalty area pierced Millwall's gate! 2:1, Arsenal reversed the score! Millwall was defeated by the cooperation of two old players, Vieira and Pires, This is exactly what Millwall produces, and they cut Millwall mercilessly! Andy, will the defending champions suffer two straight away defeats?

If you lose two games in four days, this New Year may be the most depressing Millwall has experienced in recent years. I have to say that Arsenal performed better in this game. Their offensive is more threatening, thanks to their solid team. The defense, Adams, Keown, these players have rejuvenated under Wenger. You can hardly feel that the average age of this defense is close to 30 years old. Millwall, who is short of major generals, is in poor condition today, maybe It was affected by the loss to Manchester United and the scandal, but even if they lost this game, they are not the end of the world. From another perspective, Hall should be thankful that the team is in trouble at this time, not in Two months later! If the team's problems are exposed after two months, it may be devastating for a season's efforts!

After being reversed, Aldridge did not surrender on the sidelines. He took the risk of replacing a striker and let Ruud van Nistelrooy go up to partner Trezeguet. There was not much time left in the game. Millwall played more directly, just lobbing the ball Into the penalty area, but this style of play did not receive much effect. In the last few minutes, they did not even have a shot.

At the end of the game, the Gunners fans in Highbury were reveling, and the Wild Lions fans left the field silently, without any accusations against the team, even though they lost to the Gunners for the first time in four years, even though he was in the first division. Against Arsenal led by Graham, Millwall has won, but today, they lost in the first London derby with Arsenal. (to be continued..) ()