Chapter 878 Wonderful and Not Wonderful (2 in 1)

In the corner of the locker room.

Sun Wu readily admitted his mistake. Klose or even Lukaku should have appeared in the starting lineup.

This has nothing to do with the role of the offensive fulcrum in the frontcourt, but the lack of a connection point in the penalty area, which caused Hummels and Subotic to control the entire penalty area, making Dortmund's defensive system very stable.

There should be a high point to contain Hummels.

Pochettino was also very happy and spoke highly of the goal planned by Sun Wu at the last moment, saying it was simply a work of art.

Well, after the showdown, the two sides were more honest with each other. After all, they were about to break up, and they still needed to work together to compete for two heavyweight championships before the breakup.

Pochettino then made tactical arrangements for the second half and replaced Thomas Muller with Klose.

Sun Wu moved his lips but did not say a word. He judged that Tuchel would go crazy and press high in the second half. In this case, the second son would be more useful than Klose, but it was difficult to say this publicly, and Klose can also play high-quality passing and receiving cooperation...forget it, it is always easier to use than Lukaku!

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Walking out of the locker room, Sun Wu was talking and laughing with his teammates, while the Dortmund players who walked out from the other side...well, others were fine, but Shaheen looked ferocious and gritted his teeth.

After the end of World War II, because too many people died, Germany introduced a large number of workers from abroad. Workers from other countries completed their work and took their wages and went home, but a large number of Turks stayed.

As a result, many Turkish stars have emerged in Germany, such as Manchester City's Jingdong An and Arsenal's Ozil.

Local Turkish players tend to have a tough style, dare to fight, and are physically strong, but these immigrants... JD.com, Ozil, and Shaheen are all technical stars, but they all have one characteristic, the attribute of a glass person.

Going back ten years, Bayern's legendary midfielder Sauer is also a typical example.

Therefore, just five minutes after the start of the second half, Shaheen, who was gritting his teeth, was injured... and the injury was caused by a flying tackle against Sun Wu.

Sun Wu wanted to laugh a little, but couldn't. Tuchel quickly replaced Shaheen with his old captain Kyle, and then continued his crazy high-post press. The pressure on Manchester United's defense was increasing.

"Royce... passed again!"

"Royce...shot from a small angle!"

"De Gea made his fifth save of the game...Bender came up too,

Long shot...slightly missed! "

Reus has become Dortmund's sharpest weapon. He can run unscrupulously on the wing, move in, shoot long distances, force breakthroughs, and deliver precise crosses.

Tuchel let Mkhitaryan return to the center in the second half, and Kuba played on the wing. This made Dortmund's frontcourt attack very smooth. The Hornet No. 10 sent consecutive threatening balls.

But at the same time, Manchester United's counterattack also started quietly. Klose, who retreated deeply, maintained a suitable distance between Sun Wu and Griezmann. The passing and receiving cooperation between the three and two people was familiar and familiar. The tacit understanding kept Schmelzer from making assists all the way.

In the 62nd minute, Bendera made a pass from the right, Alderweireld headed the ball to clear the ball, Fletcher stopped the ball on his chest outside the penalty area and then sent it to the frontcourt with an overhead hook. Klose made a header from Hummels. He couldn't get the ball under pressure, but Januzaj cleverly stole the ball from Kyle's feet.

"The ball was stolen...this is Manchester United's opportunity!"

The stands were filled with excitement. Pochettino on the sidelines unconsciously took a few steps forward, his eyes full of anticipation.

Although he was not like wearing the No. 11 jersey in that time and space, Januzaj also abandoned the nightmare of debuting at the peak. He did not move forward immediately, but made an accelerated fake move and sent a return pass.

Sun Wu carried the ball and made a breakthrough to attract the attention of Subotic and Hummels, and then sent a diagonal pass to Klose who ran out of position.

"Sun Wu... Klose... Griezmann!"

"Oh, it's still Sun Wu... a beautiful diagonal ball!"

"Januzai! Januzaj!"

Klose passed the ball across to Griezmann, who responded immediately. Sun Wu ran into position to get in front of Bender who was returning to defense and sent a penetrating diagonal ball. Januzaj A high-speed pass from the left resulted in a semi-single ball, and Gentle was thrown away by half his body.

"Weidenfeller came out...this is...a foul!"

The live camera immediately found the referee, crossing his hands to indicate that there was no foul.

"Isn't this a foul?" Zhang Lu was angry, "Weidenfeller was totally targeting people!"

Januzaj was still furious on the ground, Griezmann was still complaining to the referee, and Dortmund's offense was already deep into the hinterland.

Ginter found Mkhitaryan on the sideline with a long-distance pass. The Armenian sent a precise cross. Aubameyang headed the ball from behind. The ball passed between Alderweireld and behind. Afterwards, the unguarded Royce volleyed from the edge of the small penalty area!

"Royce!"

"It's De Gea again!"

Facing Royce's shot, De Gea moved laterally as quickly as possible, took two steps forward, opened his arms to expand the defensive area, and the ball hit his shoulder and missed the crossbar and landed on top of the net. .

Zhan Jun clicked his tongue and praised: "The frontcourt is really picturesque, and De Gea is so beautiful in the backcourt!"

"Weidenfeller really didn't commit a foul just now... he kicked the ball first and then knocked Januzaj over."

"I hope Januzaj will not be injured." Zhang Lu coughed twice, "However, both sides switched offense and defense very quickly, and the scene became better to watch."

"Yeah, Manchester United used six passes and took 12 seconds to create a threat, but then Royce almost equalized the score at the other end of the pitch."

Zhang Lu's mouth... the scene looked good, but it was only temporary, and it would soon become ugly.

First, Fletcher was given a yellow card for deliberately knocking down Mkhitaryan, and then Luke Shaw was given a yellow card for tackling Royce with both feet from the wing.

Dortmund was not to be outdone. Kuba elbowed Coleman and received a yellow card. Kyle also received a yellow card for flying tackle Griezmann from the side.

In the 72nd minute, Schmelzer rarely made an assist, but Coleman intercepted the ball and launched a counterattack. The angry Schmelzer tackled Coleman from behind.

This foul can result in a red card, and this kind of action is very harmful to the players. Manchester United stopped doing it. Many people gathered around and started to find trouble, pushing and shoving each other and spitting. There was a commotion on the sidelines.

This riot had nothing to do with Sun Wu. He didn't even run over. The riot happened to be near the coaches of both sides on the sideline.

Sun Wu was thinking in his mind whether to continue attacking or to recycle and compress the formation to maintain a 1-0 advantage.

"Best, you are the captain, why don't you come over?" Aubameyang asked curiously. This guy has been in contact with Sun Wu and has a good relationship.

Sun Wu glanced coldly, "I don't want to talk to you. You committed two fouls in a row in the first few minutes... You did it on purpose."

Aubameyang coughed twice...well, it was really intentional. On the one hand, he knew that the most important point in the high-post press was Sun Wu. On the other hand, he also had to show his strength to Shaheen and Hummels. manner.

"It's been going on for so long and it still doesn't stop." Sun Wu frowned and muttered.

"UEFA has done a good job."

"It's true!" Sun Wu sighed, "In order to make money, UEFA is willing to do anything!"

Originally, in the Champions League, players who accumulated three yellow cards were suspended. Yellow cards in the group stage were carried into the knockout rounds. After the suspension, players were suspended every time they accumulated two yellow cards.

But starting from this season, yellow cards will be suspended until the end of the quarter-finals, and the semi-finals will not be counted.

For example, Rojo has already been suspended once in the Champions League group stage. He got a yellow card in the game against Monaco. If he gets another yellow card in this game, he will be suspended, but now he is not restricted.

The main reason for changing the rules is that the Champions League final cannot be without those heavyweight stars. These people are the key to the broadcast rate and the backbone of UEFA's broadcast fees.

Therefore, the first half was okay, but at this stage of the second half, both sides were a little unscrupulous. Anyway, they would not be suspended due to accumulation of yellow cards!

Well, the referee also knew it very well, so he started to wholesale cards. The fouling Schmelzer, the troublemaker Alderweireld, Schneiderlin, and Subotic received yellow cards respectively.

The head coaches of both sides immediately began to make substitutions, and it happened to be the 75-minute substitution time.

Tuchel replaced Schmelzer, who was a little emotional, with Durm. The accumulated yellow cards are not suspended, but the red cards are still suspended.

Then he replaced Kuba with a big cross, and Tuchel used up all the cards in his hand at once.

Pochettino kept one hand and only used Milner to replace Fletcher, who had received a yellow card.

At this time, Sun Wu ran towards Pochettino, who made a continue gesture.

Still want to attack?

Sun Wu twitched the corner of his mouth and nodded slightly. It was hard to say whether this decision was right or wrong...

In the following time, Gentle felt like he was back to the time when he just played right back, and he could never figure out what the opponent wanted to do.

"Best moved to the left wing." Mortensen was a little surprised. "Manchester United's positioning is a bit strange. Januzaj went to the right wing, and Griezmann played as an attacking midfielder in the center?"

In the last period of time, Sun Wu chose Gentle as the breakthrough point. On the one hand, Gentle has been under great pressure today and may have reached the end of his strength. On the other hand, Sun Wu hopes that he can lead Kyle and Bender. Go and give Griezmann space.

"Oh, Ginter was too reckless...Best passed through the ball...Hummels defended and destroyed the ball."

"What is Ginter doing? He is just watching Best deliver such a comfortable cross!"

"Best...long shot!"

"Weidenfeller is no worse than De Gea today!"

"Ginter left too much space for Best, and Best's shot was not disturbed at all!"

"Did Dortmund forget? Back then, Best used a kick to beat the Hornets in the Ruhr Derby!"

Gentle felt like he was going crazy...

I thought he was going to pass the ball, but he passed through the ball.

I thought he was going to pass, but he sent a cross.

Thinking he was going to cross, he cut in and shot long range.

Gentle felt like he could never guess what No. 7 would do.

In the 86th minute, Sun Wu stepped on the ball gently with a chic gesture, and the ball passed right through the crotch of Genter who was grabbing the ball. This action received thunderous applause from the fans.

However, Bender made up for it.

However, Sun Wu also clearly saw Bender in his "God's Perspective", so he immediately sent a cross pass, and then he was overturned by Bender without any resistance.

The referee did not blow the whistle to end the game, but drew with both arms to indicate a favorable offensive principle, because Griezmann received a pass from Sun Wu in the middle.

"This is a good opportunity. Griezmann can pass and shoot... Klose has space over there... Oh oh oh, this is Mkhitaryan!"

"Beep!" A sharp whistle sounded, and the referee took out a yellow card and faced Mkhitaryan. He returned to defense and pulled down Griezmann at a dangerous moment.

"This is the ninth yellow card for both sides in the second half!" Zhan Jun shook his head and said: "It's hard to say whether UEFA's new rules are a good thing or a bad thing... But at least, both sides took advantage of the rules to the extreme in this game."

At this time, the live broadcast camera found Sun Wu.

From landing in the Bundesliga to Tottenham, Sun Wu only scored two free kicks in more than five years. But this season... to be precise, starting from this year, Sun Wu frequently scored free kicks in the league and the Champions League.

Facing Real Madrid, he scored wonderful free kicks in both rounds. Sun Wu is now a master of free kicks... The outside world speculates that this is the pressure brought by Beckham and Ronaldo on him.

"It's about 25 meters away from the goal. It's a little to the right. It's suitable for both right and left feet." Zhan Jun was a little excited. "If we can make it... 2-0 at home in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, there has never been a comeback in history. Record!"

Well, Sun Wu traveled through time in 2018. If he had been a year later, he would have scolded Zhan Jun, so don’t be so cunning!

Everyone's eyes fell on Sun Wu...

"Beep!"

When the whistle sounded, Sun Wu looked up at the goal again, then took a deep breath and started to run.

Then... Griezmann suddenly accelerated, rushed to the ball and kicked it!

"boom!"

"It's Griezmann...the goalpost...oh oh, the goal is in!"

"The ball is in! It's Klose. Klose, who is about to retire, scored again for Manchester United. This is his 12th goal in all competitions this season!"

Sun Wu shrugged at the stunned Hornets, turned around, followed Griezmann and pounced on Klose.

This is a routine that Sun Wu and Griezmann worked out on the training ground after Sun Wu repeatedly scored direct free kicks...Sun Wu's run-up distance was slightly longer, and Griezmann's powerful free kick went straight to the far corner.

Although Manchester United was unlucky to hit the post for the third time today, Klose's supplementary shot allowed Manchester United to expand their lead.

2-0, this score made Manchester United ecstatic and pushed Dortmund into a desperate situation.

After the restart, Dortmund pressed forward across the board. If they could not score an away goal, the hope of reaching the final was too slim... Tuchel discovered earlier than Zhan Jun that he was trailing 0-2 away from home in the Champions League semi-finals, which was unprecedented in history. A record of reversal and reaching the finals.

Pochettino used up the last substitution and replaced Januzaj with Phil Jones to increase the number and height of defenders in the penalty area.

Although Schneiderlin and Sun Wu received yellow cards one after another, and Manchester United players tried to cause a small commotion to delay time, in the 94th minute, Dortmund pulled back and scored a key away goal.

Sun Wu stood helpless outside the penalty area, since no one made any mistakes.

Mkhitaryan took a corner kick, and Hummels started sprinting from outside the penalty area. Taishan jumped high and shook his head to attack the goal. De Gea, who performed well throughout the game, could only wave his hand to show off.

Hu Meier jumped too high, a whole head taller than Rojo and Phil Jones who took off at the same time. Although he was the key target of Manchester United's defense, he was still not blocked.

"What a pity, what a pity that Manchester United failed to hold on to their 2-0 advantage and allowed the Hornets to get a crucial away goal."

Zhan Jun said with regret: "Looking at the entire game, Manchester United's performance was even better, and the score also showed this, but Hummels' header kept Dortmund's hope of advancement."

"If Dortmund can score 1-0 in the second round, they will advance to the final, but Manchester United needs to think about how to score in the second round."

"The Westfield Stadium has the scariest home stadium atmosphere in Europe. Of course, for Sun Wu, this is a return to his old hometown."

This score made Sun Wu a little disappointed, but it was a score that both sides could reluctantly accept. After the game, Hummels, Subotic and other acquaintances finally showed smiles to Sun Wu, but Sun Wu had a straight face...