Volume 1: Heroes Appear, People Pay Attention Chapter 304: Stalemate (First Update Guaranteed)

Chapter 304: Stalemate (first update with guarantee)

Chen Yingxiong didn't expect that Martin O'Neill's few words could make the reserve team players who were a little nervous before put aside all negative emotions and become more motivated.

He originally thought that the emotions of the Liverpool reserve players would calm down little by little on the court, but he thought about it and used several outstanding performances to stabilize the morale after the game started.

But now it seems that the set he prepared is no longer useful.

He feels that Martin O'Neill is not the kind of head coach who is good at speaking. Otherwise, he would not be allowed to become Liverpool's external spokesperson, responsible for quarreling with others.

He doesn't really like to give impassioned speeches before games. He would rather talk more about tactics and give more advice on things that people don't pay attention to.

But this time, he went against the norm and used an impassioned speech to inspire people and boost morale.

Even Chen Yingxiong had to look at him with admiration.

It seems that winning consecutive championships has made this cautious head coach slowly become more domineering.

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The players were all high-spirited when they walked out of the locker room, eager for the game to start soon, and they had better not wait in the tunnel.

When they stood side by side with the Newcastle United players waiting to enter, each of them held their heads high, not squinting, just looking at the exit of the tunnel.

He looked proud and proud.

It's as if they are the real strong players, while Newcastle United's players are like ants.

Because they feel that they are more qualified to stand in this final than the players of Newcastle United, and their comeback efforts are definitely beyond the imagination of those Premier League teams, let alone achieved.

Their pride made the Newcastle United players next to them confused. They couldn't figure out what the Liverpool reserve players were eating, and they were all pulling hard. -< >-Net. It seems that Newcastle United is not as good as them...

Chen Yingxiong stands in front of the team. He is the well-deserved captain, leader and flag of the Liverpool reserve team.

When the referee team came forward to inform them to go out, Chen Yingxiong shouted back: "Get ready to go out!"

As a result, the Liverpool reserve players shouted loudly and confidently in the tunnel: "Get ready to play!!!"

The sound came suddenly, startling everyone around. Even Chen Yingxiong's shoulders shook, let alone those Newcastle United players...

In addition to confusion, the look in the eyes of the Newcastle United players also contained a kind of contempt - crazy! Never played in the League Cup final! Shouting so loudly! Do you think you can win the game by shouting louder? What a bunch of rubes!

They were a little angry because they were really frightened by the roar of the Liverpool reserve team players just now. Several people who were usually star players were frightened and jumped up from the ground - in front of the reserve team players, they People who claim to be a strong team are really embarrassed.

After being frightened, he naturally became angry and angry, so he despised these country bumpkins even more in his heart.

Seeing the Liverpool reserve team marching firmly and neatly out of the tunnel, the Newcastle United players were startled before starting off. Their movements were a beat slower, and they naturally fell behind the Liverpool players.

The game hasn't even started yet, and they've already lost the first game due to their momentum.

Thinking of this, the annoyed Newcastle United players stared at the Liverpool reserve players next to them.

But the players from the Liverpool reserve team simply ignored the Newcastle United players around them. They didn't even have the heart to see how embarrassed the opponent looked after being frightened. They followed Chen Yingxiong to the court without looking away.

Chen Yingxiong did not look back, with a thick smile on his face.

This team can fight!

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From entering the venue to playing the national anthem to shaking hands. (-< >-Net.)

The performance of Liverpool's reserve players was impeccable.

They look more like battle-hardened veterans, rather than a group of young boys who were generally transferred from the youth team when they were only 11 years old.

Even the commentators felt the momentum exuded by these players.

"It does make sense that such a team can finally stand on the League Cup final stage instead of other Premier League teams. Their strength is not just because of Chen Yingxiong... Maybe we can put it another way, Someone who can cooperate with Chen Yingxiong and play as teammates cannot be weak..."

"I think Alan Pardew is right to be cautious. Look at the mental outlook of this team. This is indeed not one of those weak teams without fighting spirit and confidence!"

"Newcastle United may have a hard time in this final and I hope they are ready..."

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After the game started, the Newcastle United players discovered that their manager had not deceived them. It was indeed a hard battle...

The big tactic of Liverpool's reserve team is no different from the past, which is defensive counterattack.

Take the initiative to hand over possession to Newcastle United and lay siege to them. But their defense was very well organized. Even if Newcastle United had possession of the ball, it was not easy to penetrate their defense.

Of course, Liverpool's reserve team has always adhered to this tactic, and it has long been thoroughly studied by their opponents.

In response to this situation, Newcastle United also made corresponding countermeasures.

First of all, players cannot be impatient.

Alan Pardew analyzed for them the reasons why teams lost to the Liverpool reserve team in the past. The first one was that they were too impatient. They thought they were stronger than the Liverpool reserve team, so they could win easily. And when they found that they couldn't win easily, they started to get anxious. This anxiety caused problems.

They pressed forward with great force and came out in full force.

Then the Liverpool reserve team used them to press into the gap behind them to counterattack. What kind of person is Chen Yingxiong?

How could you let go of the opportunity?

As long as one goal is scored, opponents of Liverpool's reserve team often collapse.

So it's important not to rush. Treat the Liverpool reserve team with the same caution as you treat the Liverpool first team.

Who would press forward heavily against the Liverpool first team and leave the huge space behind themselves to their opponents?

Likewise, even if you accidentally lose the ball, don't be impatient. Because it is normal for them to be led by the Liverpool first team.

As long as there is no rush, Newcastle United's rich experience will have room to play, and they can always find the flaws of the reserve team and exploit them.

In addition to not being in a hurry, the goal is to constantly put pressure on the Liverpool reserve team's defense and strive to quickly organize a second and third offensive. Through this continuous offensive, a lot of pressure can be put on the players of Liverpool's reserve team. After all, they are a reserve team. After all, they are young and inexperienced. Facing this kind of continuous offensive and pressure, they will inevitably make mistakes. Just one mistake can lead to more mistakes.

So now when the Newcastle United players discovered that Liverpool took the initiative to recover and huddled in the penalty area, they immediately surrounded the Liverpool reserve team according to the tactics arranged by the head coach before the game, and then patiently passed the ball back and forth, looking for the right player. Opportunity. Mobilize the Liverpool reserve team's defense through constant passing and find gaps.

However, the Liverpool reserve team themselves are also very aware of the pros and cons of their tactics, so they have actually made many targeted arrangements.

For example, no matter how the opponent passes the ball, they must adhere to their own defense zone. Each player is divided into a defense zone. When defending, they can only move in this area and are not allowed to go out, even if it seems that their teammates are almost ready. Can't stand it anymore. Because once he leaves his defense zone without authorization, there will be a gap in his place. In order for other teammates to make up for his space, a chain reaction will be formed.

If this continues, Liverpool's reserve defense will soon be in chaos.

Compared with a problem in one place, the collapse of the entire defense line is the most terrifying thing.

So no matter what, no one is allowed to leave their post without permission.

And because there are enough players in the penalty area, it is rare that problems arise in a single defensive zone.

If the opponent is just passing the ball back and forth outside them, let them pass it without moving at all.

That's what they're doing now.

Newcastle United passed the ball back and forth in an attempt to lure them into attack. The Liverpool reserve players were unmoved, just holding their positions and watching the football run back and forth.

Naturally, it was impossible for them to rush out and steal the ball, and Newcastle United had no chance to score the football. A few minutes later, there was a flurry of boos in the stands - apparently from fans unhappy with the match, but it was unclear whether it came from neutral fans or Newcastle United fans. However, Liverpool fans know very well that this is how the Liverpool reserve team fights, and they will not be impatient.

Amidst the boos, the Newcastle United players finally couldn't hold it any longer and ended the attack with a long shot. Of course, the quality of the long-range shot may not be very high because it is higher than the crossbar.

Apparently he was forced to do so.

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Newcastle United's offense did not work, but Liverpool's counterattack was somewhat threatening. When it was Liverpool's turn to attack, their offensive methods were simple but effective.

Just kicking into the frontcourt, using Chen Yingxiong and Carlton Cole, you can form an effective shot, forcing goalkeeper Krul to make a save.

Because of this, the Newcastle United players did not dare to press all the players, and always left some people in the backcourt to guard against the counterattack of the Liverpool reserve team.

Because they did not invest enough troops, they seemed even more helpless when facing the iron barrel formation of Liverpool's reserve team, and there were not many options.

But as for Liverpool, they are sticking together with all their strength after all, and there are not many opportunities to support Chen Yingxiong's counterattack.

So the two sides were at a stalemate.

More than 20 minutes passed unknowingly in the first half, and the score was still 0:0.