674. Goal battle in the first half
What is there to see when Liverpool's home match against Arsenal?
Another unilateral massacre after 90 minutes?
Many people think so. After all, in the third round of the league, the Reds, who were still in the running-in period, 5-1 in the light rain in London, not to mention that they are in high morale now!
In the 19th minute, Liverpool once again formed a siege against Arsenal. Emre Can and Coutinho's two long shots failed to penetrate the opponent's defense, but the busy Arsenal players failed to play far after several clearances. The football was always controlled by the Reds players.
Long Shute grabbed the ball at 26 meters and passed it diagonally to Firmino who retreated to the top of the penalty area arc. The Brazilian forward with a hot foot moved directly horizontally, and made a perfect arc with his right foot!
Cech looked at the ball and sighed again. His sight was even completely blocked by two teammates, Koscheerny and Mertesack. Where can I see the moment of shooting?!
3-0!
Firmino, who finished the second score, was preparing to take off his clothes and celebrate again, but was pushed down on the turf by Long Shute, who was quick-eyed and quick-handed:
"Are you ready to go off the court with a red card?!"
"F**k, this Brazilian almost scared me out of urination!"
Rogers on the bench patted his chest hard, breathed a sigh of relief, then raised his legs and said to several assistants beside him:
"Is it stable now?"
Everyone nodded repeatedly, and each face was filled with a confident smile of getting a three-pointer.
But who would have thought that the situation suddenly turned over 20 minutes later?!
Liverpool, who was holding three goals, wanted to slow down the pace, but Arsenal bottomed out at this time!
In the 21st minute, the Arsenal, who played away, made a shot in the first time in this game, and then... they scored!
The one who sounded the horn of counterattack for them was Aaron Ramsey, who was called the "Welsh God of Death"!
This time the attack was extremely simple. Cech moved forward with his big foot. Giroud pulled Sarco to head the ball in the arc of the penalty area. The football was bounced at the feet of Joel Campbell. The 23-year-old player turned around and passed the ball directly through Liverpool's defense line. Don't forget that Sarco and Giroud were also humming on the ground because of the collision!
Ramsey appeared in the penalty area at some point, and he was in a low shot, almost touching the post and drilling into the goal!
1-3!
Just 2 minutes later, Arsenal scored again:
Ozil initiated an offensive in the middle, and unexpectedly passed the turf and swept through half a field with a long distance, finding two teammates who were in the offside at the same time!
Walcott, Ramsey!
Long Shute, who was standing in the back midfielder, was a little helpless. Ramsey was obviously a midfielder, but he was more active than Giroud when he stepped forward. If he had to keep a close eye on the defense, Liverpool would definitely be unprepared in the middle!
Ozil's straight pass was finally grabbed by the faster Walcott. Facing the attacking goalkeeper Miniole, the "Little Tiger" chose to shoot, and the football flew high above Miniole's head and turned towards the goal.
Wenger clenched his fists tightly, trying to cheer himself up, but saw Sarco heading the ball on the goal line...
Arsenal missed a good opportunity, but their next opportunity was immediately delivered to their mouths.
In the 26th minute, Ozil took a corner kick. The top assist with big eyes did not choose a high cross, but swept towards the goal low, flat and quickly!
The fans in the stands and the commentators in the box did not even see what was going on in front of the goal, so the Arsenal players rushed into the middle circle with the football...
"This goal is 2-3?"
The commentator who was not sure about the situation even thought that Liverpool had an own goal, after all, such a thing happened many times...
The subsequent slow motion explained everything. This was not an own, but Giroud blocked the ball into the goal with his toes before Sarco. In the flash, Miniole didn't even move!
"Arsenal scored two goals in 6 minutes! Liverpool's lead was only one point left in the blink of an eye, and they paid the price for their carelessness!"
Amid the commentator's voice, Liverpool finally cheered up and crushed Arsenal.
With Long Shute in the midfield, the Red Army has much more confidence than its opponents, so an opportunity soon formed.
Henderson passed the ball on the left, Coutinho took a few steps and then moved to the right side in a large range. Firmino, who was pulling the ball, passed the ball from the bottom, and Larana, who was in a high speed, almost expanded the score...
But it was only almost the fast reaction. Cech, who rushed out of the small penalty area before Larana made his feet, and pressed the ball firmly under his body with his flesh and blood.
An unsuccessful attack does not mean anything. A few minutes later, the red wave made a comeback.
This time Larana and Firmino changed positions. The former pulled the side and lowered the ball, swept the ball into the penalty area, and Firmino in the middle line flew around to meet.
Firmino's body was still a little thin during this period. Under Koscheerny's close-fitting force, it was difficult for him to break through directly, so he could only rely on his feet to break the gap.
Larana's pass was touched by Monreal, so there was a clear rebound. Firmino leaned against Koscheerny and then raised his right foot to prepare to remove the ball.
Long Shute raised his hand seven or eight meters away. As long as the Brazilian takes the ball back, this is the best shot opportunity!
But Firmino obviously didn't see his movements, not to mention that the Brazilian's feet felt hot in this game!
The Red Army No. 11 lightly unloaded the ball with his right foot, and at the same time, he swung his left foot while turning around... and shot in the air!
Cech was almost in a cold sweat!
But the home fans behind the goal hugged their heads!
Firmino's volleyball shot flew into the second floor stands!
Still 3-2!
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"Roberto, you can just pass it back to me."
Long Shute patted his teammates on the shoulder.
Firmino lowered his head a little embarrassedly:
"I think I'm in good shape today, maybe I can get another one."
Long Shute didn't say anything else, because there was nothing wrong with his teammates' words.
With Sturridge and Benteke not on the court, Firmino is the only forward. A striker chooses to shoot in the penalty area. Even if he is the ball boss, he can only remind him one sentence.
As a player... who hasn't shot a slut?
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In the 40th minute, Liverpool, who had been attacking for more than 10 minutes, finally rewritten the score. Coutinho took a corner kick and found Emre Jan in the crowd. The German young player also ignored Long Shute, who was standing at the top of the penalty area, and sent the ball into the goal with a stretched barb!
4-2!
Long Shute had no temper to this younger brother's arrogant attitude.
After all, he took the initiative to choose to become Liverpool's midfielder and would definitely sacrifice on the offensive end. As long as he can continue to win, even if he is allowed to be the goalkeeper, he can consider it...
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The rain is getting heavier and heavier, without any intention of stopping.
The facilities of Anfield Stadium are relatively old and backward, and cannot be as modern as Emirates Stadium. Even if it has drainage functions, after more than 40 minutes of game, the turf of the stadium is already muddy.
There were 22 players on the court, each of whom was already wet, and the coaches on the sidelines were ready to make arrangements for the intermission break.
But in the 43rd minute, Arsenal launched a wave of offensives.
This is from the advancement of right-back Bellerin. The fast Spaniard did not encounter too many obstacles along the way. Coutinho, who faced him, rarely takes the initiative to participate in defense.
It was not until he met Moreno, who was also a Spanish fellow, that Bellerin slowed down slightly.
Although Moreno is not good at defensive ability, Bellerin did not dare to break through because he had seen Longshu special defense in place.
So Bellerin simply took the kick and prepared to hang the ball into the penalty area, which can be regarded as a crossing data.
But the ball he passed happened to bounce at Moreno's feet during the launch, and by no means passed around Long Shute's defense area and turned into a low pass...
Giroud used his body to carry away the French fellow villager Sarco, who seemed black and hard but actually soft, and pulled the ball out with his right foot. He turned around with the flow, and then shoveled his right foot behind the ball!
Miniole was not prepared to save at all, but just twisted his head slightly and saw a black shadow jumping into the goal!
4-3!
Liverpool's lead has been narrowed to one goal again!
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"After Firmino, Giroud scored twice! And his shot just now was almost the same as the Brazilian's shot a few minutes ago! The only difference is that Firmino's shot flew into the stands, and Giroud's shot turned into a goal!"
Although Zhan Tianjun had some inclinations in his heart, he remained relatively objective when explaining:
Chapter completed!