I brush achievements in football

Chapter 354

The first half of the game is over.

The final score was two to one, and Southampton took the lead at home, which is not a big lead. However, in a game like the semi-finals of the Champions League, often one goal can determine the final outcome.

"In the second half of the game, we will continue to maintain this state. Regardless of whether Atletico Madrid is going to fight back or not, we have to attack and pull up the rhythm of the whole game. Understand? They will not stick to the counterattack, because they know that even if they stick to it Counterattack, in the end, can't compare with us, our strong offense is enough to tear their defense line!"

Kiya waved his fist in the locker room, while the Southampton players cheered with the same fist. For the final victory of this game, they had no doubt that it was theirs!

In the locker room of the visiting team, the atmosphere of the Atletico Madrid players was more dignified.

"We're going to attack in the second half."

Simeone said in the locker room that the players raised their heads and looked at him in surprise. The meaning in their eyes was obvious—boss, did you take the wrong medicine?

Simeone can only smile wryly at this. In the past two seasons, he has trained Atletico Madrid's defense so deeply. At this time, when he said that he wanted to play offense, the players obviously didn't react.

"Southampton will definitely attack in the second half. Of course we can also defend and counterattack, but in the case of taking the lead, Southampton will play more patiently with the ball. At the same time, we are not sure that we can keep them through defense. If we don’t score a goal, we will counterattack and attack us... Although this tactic is very logical, the opponent must be able to guess it, so we can only attack.”

Simeone explained a few words in detail. This is not the time to play tricks. The players must understand the situation they are facing now so that they can perform better on the court.

To say that Atletico Madrid has a lot of good offensive players, Turan is their midfielder thigh and offensive core, Costa is the main scorer, Adrian can use his skills and speed to create opportunities and disrupt the opponent's defense , the two full-backs are not bad at all if they want to assist, and there are players like Thiago and Koke in the midfield who are not weak in handling and passing the ball. The real pure defensive player is Mario? Just Suarez.

So after unifying their mentality, it is not difficult for them to launch an offensive.

After the start of the second half, Atletico Madrid's offense suddenly became violent!

Just three minutes into the game, Turan created a chance on the left side of the penalty area. He slid past Klein beautifully, and then kicked in before Otamendi came up to defend. Navas made a wonderful save and pressed the ball sideways. under the body.

After 2 minutes, Atletico Madrid played a beautiful match at the front of the penalty area, which emptied the defense at the front of the penalty area. Mario Suarez made a strong shot after going forward. Navas made another save. He first blocked the ball steadily , When the speed of the ball slows down, reach out and press the ball firmly under your body.

Thiago also had a long shot a few minutes later, which was successfully saved by Navas again.

"Navas is not to be outdone! Perhaps it was the opponent's goalkeeper's outstanding performance that stimulated him. The Costa Rican goalkeeper's continuous saves allowed Southampton to keep the lead!"

After being pressed by the opponent for nearly 10 minutes, Southampton did start to counterattack. Lukaku forced a breakthrough from the wing and then made a cross. Good Courtois saved the ball.

Next, the two sides entered a stalemate. Although they were constantly attacking each other, the goalkeepers and defenders of both sides performed very well and failed to create decisive opportunities.

However, in such a confrontation, opportunities will always arise.

The game went to No. 60 minutes.

Atletico Madrid launched a fast break, Turan picked up the ball and passed it into the penalty area, Costa stopped the ball in the chest, and was about to take a shot immediately. At this time, Luke Shaw, who returned to the penalty area, was knocked down in a hurry. He, Costa fell to the ground, the referee blew his whistle, a penalty!

The Southampton fans in the stands booed hugely. In their opinion, Costa was completely diving, but the referee maintained the penalty. Costa took the penalty kick himself, and the ball stuck to it. The far post flew into Southampton's gate!

Two to two tie!Atletico equalized again and took the lead in two rounds!

The Southampton fans in the stands began booing loudly as Atletico began to recover after the restart.

This method of defending immediately after gaining an advantage seems very contemptible, but it is quite effective!

Southampton launched a tidal offensive.

Ji Ya did not make a substitution, but Southampton's offense was not affected.

Luke Shaw, who wanted to make a contribution, started to dribble forward along the left wing, and was brought down by Juanfran. Southampton won a free kick close to the wing. Both central defenders rushed forward. Browne passed the ball into the penalty area, and Wundt took the lead and shook his head to attack the goal!

The ball hit the inside of the post hard and popped out. Courtois swooped and raised his hand to hit the ball far away!

"Brilliant saves! It's amazing that Courtois made several almost gorgeous saves in this game!"

Amidst the chanting of the commentator, the Southampton fans began to dislike the Belgian goalkeeper more and more. This kind of guy who jumps around is really annoying...

As Southampton's attack intensified and Atletico's forwards began to fall back, Adrian tackled De Bruyne in midfield, received a yellow card, and was quickly blocked. Midfielder Raul Garcia came off the field and Atletico began to shrink further.

Looking at the situation on the field, Ji Ya frowned and thought for a while. There are actually a lot of attackers on the field now, and what is needed is nothing more than a goal. It seems that it is not yet time to change players.

And whether Vardy or Klose is replaced, it is nothing more than multiple grabs in the penalty area, or Coutinho is replaced to make him a greater threat at the front of the penalty area.

However, no matter how this approach is done, it will make the current situation on the court unbalanced.

Now that Atletico Madrid has started to defend, it is actually very difficult for them to attack.

We continue to attack patiently. There are still more than 20 minutes before the end of the game. I don't believe we can't score a goal!

Ji Ya, who was thinking like this in his heart, chose to stand still, and what happened 2 minutes later made him firmer in this idea.

Costa collided with Fonte and Otamendi in a fight in the frontcourt, and then he was injured and fell to the ground, replaced by midfielder Jose Sousa.

Southampton's offense has no worries now.