EBE Chapter 263: Attacking desperately is not as good as luck and scoring a goal (page 12)
Chapter 263: Attacking desperately is not as good as luck and scoring a goal (page 12)
"Tottenham Hotspur knew their shame and acted bravely! They took advantage of the kick-off opportunity to create a very good scoring opportunity!"
Sky TV commentator Andy Gray looked at the international player Harry Kane on the screen and said impassionedly: "Christian Eriksen's through ball from the attacking right rib penetrated Arsenal's entire defense. Petr Cech's extreme reaction in front of goal saved Arsenal!"
"aoaoaoooooo——"
The fanatical atmosphere at White Hart Lane was instantly detonated.
Wenger, who had just returned to the coaching bench a minute ago, stood up subconsciously, walked quickly to the command and technical area, and vented his dissatisfaction to the players on the court.
If Tottenham equalizes the score just after scoring a goal, the next game will definitely develop in an uncontrollable direction.
The Arsenal player in charge of the left rib defense area also realized that he was a little drifting and his concentration dropped.
Fortunately, Cech was there, otherwise the score would have been 1:1.
Martin played a role in stabilizing the morale of the army at this time. He walked to the penalty area to assist in corner kick defense, and encouraged his teammates: "Brothers, everyone gets distracted sometimes, including me. The key is that we must be good at summarizing and not be distracted in the next game. If I make the same mistake again, I believe... there is no problem in completing the defense. If you have the opportunity, give me the ball! This is the key!"
Arsenal players such as Koscielny, Coquelin, Monreal and other Arsenal players who had just made mistakes nodded obediently when they heard this, knowing how to play the game.
Invisibly, Martin has become their leader.
Every move brings a positive response.
This scene happened to be seen by Wenger. His brain was running at high speed and he had a bold idea in an instant!
Captain Arteta has decided to retire at the end of this season, so the team must choose a new captain.
Normally, the order is followed by the vice-team, but... I want to re-select the captain.
Martin, who has excellent ability, influence, and leadership, has become the best choice!
Eriksen took a corner kick from the right, and Martin, who had an accurate prediction of the landing point, ran six yards in front of the goal and relied on his super jumping power to beat Harry Kane for a header to clear the ball.
The excited Tottenham fans saw Martin making a clearance and sat back in the audience one by one.
I thought I was about to gain momentum, but I didn't expect to be pushed back by Martin.
What the hell!
Future England captain Harry Kane spread his hands in the penalty area with a very helpless expression.
He was about to take off just now, but a red figure flashed in front of him, leaping up proudly like a god descending from the earth, and pushed the ball very powerfully out of the penalty area.
"It would be great if I had such strong jumping ability and header."
Harry Kane's eyes are full of longing.
"Nice header to clear the ball!"
Xinying Sports commentator Jin Xiangkai shouted: "Martin is still the anchor of Arsenal's defense!"
Eriksen, who received the football again, continued to organize the attack patiently, waiting for Arsenal's defense to expose problems.
The visiting team had previously exposed defensive problems. After Martin's suggestions, the players always remained highly focused and therefore did not give the Tottenham players any chance.
Twenty minutes into the game, the scoreboard still showed 0:1, with the visiting team leading.
Tottenham, who switched from defense to offense, tried to launch a quick counterattack, but Eriksen, who received the ball, was caught in time by Martin and was unable to get the ball out.
In order not to be intercepted by Martin, Eriksen had to pass back.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Arsenal players filed back to half-court defense, waiting for Tottenham to attack.
Although it is said that challenging a mortal enemy should suppress the opponent, football matches pay attention to relaxation, and efficient and rapid counterattacks are always easier to score goals than positional battles looking for opportunities.
After all, the defensive players in the positional battle have already occupied their positions, and it is difficult to rely on continuous passes to tear apart the solid defense line.
Switching from defense to offense is different.
It is completely possible to use fast passing to open a gap and kick the ball into the goal when the opponent's defense is not well organized!
The Tottenham fans at White Hart Lane soon regained their high morale, and the huge chants they gave out also had a very positive effect on the struggling players on the field.
Running without hesitation, small-scale cooperation began to increase.
Especially the frequency of kicking the ball makes it more difficult for Arsenal's defensive players.
In the 24th minute of the game, Harry Kane, who suddenly accelerated and diagonally inserted into the right rib of the penalty area, received Eriksen's through ball and hit with his feet. Koscielny fell to the ground and blocked it half a beat late.
Fortunately, Cech got down quickly and blocked the football flying towards the near end with one palm.
Although there was another chance for a corner kick, the Tottenham fans in the audience also let out a huge roar like a tsunami, but the defensive Arsenal players performed well, and Mertesacker beat Vertonghen to push the ball out of the penalty area.
Kyle Walker, who was defending Arsenal's counterattack, fired the ball over the crossbar from the edge of the penalty area on the right side. Those Tottenham fans who were so passionate just now sat back depressedly, waiting for the next wave of attacks.
Only die-hard fans cheered without sparing any effort to encourage the players who were struggling on the field.
Martin was keenly aware that Tottenham had a momentum and knew what to do next.
Two minutes later, Martin, who received Ramsey's pass, easily passed Alli and Dembélé with a stop. Without waiting for Dier and Eriksen to cover up, he directly pulled the ball about 30 meters away from the goal. Bow and arrow.
The football kicked out was as heavy as a cannonball.
Goalkeeper Lloris was very focused. He jumped sideways, used his outstretched right hand to deflect the menacing football away from its original path, and flew out of the baseline by grazing the outside of the right goal post.
"oooo——"
The home fans at White Hart Lane subconsciously let out a burst of exclamations.
If Martin takes advantage of long-range shots to expand the score, the next game will be in trouble!
Martin, who appeared on the broadcast screen, shrugged his shoulders, looking helpless.
That's what happens with long-range shots. It's impossible to score with every shot.
But he can control the quality of long-range shots within a certain range with the ultra-high [Long-range Shot] value.
That is to say, first hit the goal range, and then pursue a high enough scoring rate.
After all, long-range goals require strength, angle, distance and the state of the opponent's goalkeeper.
Next came the opportunity for a corner kick. He entered the penalty area and gave a high-five to his teammates to encourage him.
Just like in the past when he entered the opponent's penalty area, he was immediately closely guarded.
The quality of the corner kick taken by Sanchez was not very good. The football that landed on the right side of the penalty area was pushed out by Alli. Eriksen was stuck in the position first. Bellerin's pulling foul from behind was noticed by Michael Oliver. Here, the whistle was blown decisively when no Tottenham player had the ball.
Lloris took a short free kick from the backcourt, and Tottenham slowly organized the attack.
Arsenal, on the defensive end, maintained a high level of defensive attention and did not give the home team a good chance.
Tottenham coach Pochettino is somewhat worried about Arsenal's quick counterattack. Not many people are allowed to participate in the attack, and the two full-backs can only take turns to participate in the attack.