Chapter 167: Don't float when you kick the ball
Within 40 minutes, two goals were behind, and Sunderland's loss seemed inevitable, and the Arsenal players also celebrated excitedly.
Walcott, who completed the goal, became the protagonist of his teammates' celebration. After not appearing as the starting main player for a long time, the young player not only did not decline his skills but became more and more refined. This is definitely related to his meticulous attitude in training.
Wenger on the sidelines also nodded repeatedly. He sent and received all the two wing players from the team in this game, which was definitely not for them to spend time on the game. Now it seems that the effect is really good.
When the players of both sides returned to the kick-off position again, the Arsenal players obviously relaxed. They really didn't feel much resistance from their opponents in this game. It seemed that they could go back and rest comfortably with a score of 2-0 in the first half.
However, as their opponent, Sunderland obviously did not think so. As their coach roared repeatedly on the sidelines, many Black Cat players on the court also reacted from a confused state.
This season, the Sunderland team, which has defeated several giant teams in a row, has its own dignity. They can accept losing but will definitely not be able to accept being locked in the victory at halftime by their opponents.
Such pride allowed them to rush towards Arsenal with unprecedented impact after the game restarted.
"The rapid forward pressure of the entire team, Sunderland's desire to chase points seems very urgent. Their army has pushed Arsenal to shrink its formation to deal with it."
Facing the opponent's sudden operation was like a chicken blood, Arsenal did not have a good countermeasure for a while. Fortunately, they had time to deal with their opponents with the score. After both wingers retreated, the Gunners entered defensive mode.
"The two sides fought fiercely for the ball in the half of the Arsenal team, haha, I didn't expect that I could still see such a situation when the first half was about to end."
"Indeed, Sunderland seemed to suddenly wake up, good ball! Colbac cut off the ball under Granero's feet and pushed it to Borini on the left side~"
In the 42nd minute of the game, Sunderland seized the opportunity and launched another sudden attack. This time, the Gunners' midfield defense did not play their due role, and even the defenders were neglected.
"Borini quickly pulled the side and went down the bottom, and Kavajal rushed towards him and made a direct cross! The cross was slanted to 45 degrees."
"Swish~"
"Bang!"
Koscheerny was unable to catch up with Artidore who was suddenly rushing forward. He watched his opponent jump high and hit the ball when he was half a position away.
At such a close distance, the Gunners' goalkeeper Szczesni was also powerless, and the ball flew into the goal from his left hand.
"The ball is in! Artidore's header! Sunderland seized the opportunity and they recovered a goal in the 43rd minute of the game. This is their style. This is the resilient Black Cat!"
Zhan Jun's excited commentary sounded. On the stadium, the Sunderland team members celebrated excitedly at the Emirates Stadium where they were in silence. They once again found the team's best form through the less than ten minutes of burning their boats.
The Arsenal players who were broken through the goal could only stand in place with their waists on their backs. This time, it can be said that the team did not focus on the defense from the midfield to the back line, so it was natural that the opponent broke through the goal.
Wenger on the sidelines was looking at the players on the court with a stern look that could make any player lower his head and dare not make any harsh eyes on the court that were directly related to the goal concealment. Obviously, they could not escape the scolding during the break.
"Arsenal's condition is a bit too relaxed after leading two goals. In this condition on the field, it is indeed the easiest to lose the ball."
"That's right."
On the stadium, when the game was opened again, the remaining time was not enough for Arsenal to attack again. After the ball was passed by them a few times, the referee directly blew the whistle to the end of the first half.
"2-1, the first half ended, Arsenal entered the half-time break with a goal lead. I hope they can quickly adjust their mentality of underestimating the opponent in the second half."
What Zhan Jun said was exactly what Wenger did after entering the locker room. After closing the door, he began to denounce the entire team members. Obviously, compared to the team's loss of the defense by being attacked by the opponent, he would definitely not accept the loss of the goal caused by the team being too relaxed.
Under the professor's hair dryer, the entire team members lowered their heads and did not dare to speak. It was not until Wenger knocked on the tactical board and gave them the final instructions that everyone raised their heads and responded loudly to their coach.
"In the second half, I want you to kill the game as quickly as possible, and don't let me see such ridiculous goals concealment again!"
"I understand the boss!"
The remaining time, the professor chose to leave it to the players. He sat aside and stopped talking. Everyone quickly took advantage of this rest to recover their energy. At the same time, the six players in the frontcourt of the team also communicated with each other.
Obviously, these team members treated the professor's instructions as something that must be done.
Soon, the door to the locker room was knocked, and the whole Arsenal team broke out of the locker room and returned to the stadium.
The teams of both sides once again stood on the court, and the visiting team Sunderland was the first to kick off in the second half.
"Shh!!!"
With a whistle, the Black Cats began to control the ball in their own half. After they recovered a goal in the last stage of the first half, their morale increased greatly. After the ball was opened, people could clearly feel the confidence of the Sunderland players, and their control and passing are very coherent.
However, this time did not last long, because they were soon hit by the terrifying impact of Arsenal.
"At the beginning of the second half, Arsenal directly chose to push the whole army, which was a surprising choice. Six Gunners appeared in Sunderland's half."
"Dong!"
Just the next moment when Liu Jianhong shouted in surprise, Sunderland's ball rights were cut off. It was Ji Chengyong, who kept pressing the ball to get the ball, forcing him to get the ball, and Rosici's interception after he took the ball. He took the lead and controlled the ball rights before Korbuck.
"Shitly pass with one pass! The ball was sent behind the Sunderland back line by Rosici. Liu Feng quickly inserted it and caught up with the ball, without offside! No offside! He directly ran out a single shot and shot!!!"
"Bang!"
It was soon enough that the Gunners' sudden sword caught their opponent off guard, and Liu Feng's shot was so fast that it made Manone at a loss.
"The ball is in! It is in! It is in! In the 48th minute of the game, Arsenal scored again!"
Chapter 167 Don’t play football
Chapter completed!