Episode [336]: The Spanish Striker Is Indeed Amazing
Although Fernando Torres had no choice, he still tried his best to do his best and hit the football with all his strength.
The football flew towards the Leeds United goal like lightning.
To be honest, Leeds United goalkeeper Zhong Zheng did not expect Fernando Torres to suddenly take a shot, so his reaction was a bit slow this time.
However, fortunately, Zhong Zheng's previous position selection was very good, and the slight delay still did not affect Zhong Zheng's save.
Zhong Zheng's fingertips touched the football, and the ball almost went over the crossbar and out of the bottom line.
Fernando Torres and the Liverpool fans raised their right hands, signaling a corner kick!
Unfortunately, the referee did not give the Liverpool people a corner kick and blew the whistle to end the first half.
As soon as the whistle sounded, Zhong Cheng stood up and walked quickly to the players' tunnel!
Zhong Cheng didn't want to chat with anyone at this time. In fact, he just didn't want to have contact with Benitez. This guy Benitez will definitely have a lot of questions in his heart that he wants to ask him. He is the one who doesn't give Benitez a chance.
Sure enough, as soon as Zhong Cheng walked into the players' tunnel, Benitez kept looking towards the Leeds United coaching bench, as if he was looking for someone.
However, obviously, the result was very disappointing for him, he did not find the person he wanted to find!
The Leeds United fans at the scene were very excited. Leeds United would definitely win this game. When the Leeds United players came off the field, all of them were talking, laughing, and very excited. It was obvious that they were very happy.
The Liverpool players were in a very low mood at this time!
This first half of the game made them very embarrassed and very unhappy. This first half of the game they were completely led by their noses!
The Liverpool players quickly walked into the tunnel to discuss how to play the second half of the game. This second half of the game is really, very important for Liverpool. Whether Liverpool can make a comeback depends on this.
After the Leeds United players returned to the locker room, everyone was very excited and in high spirits. But in Zhong Cheng's view, this is not a good thing. If it is still like this during the rest, it will definitely be withered when the game goes out in the second half.
Of course, Zhong Cheng didn't remind him. He wanted to see what Albertini would do?
Albertini first praised the performance of the Leeds United players in the first half. The Leeds United players played very, very well. Then, Albertini signaled the Leeds United players to take a good rest and play the second half in the same style as the first half.
Of course, Albertini hopes that Leeds United can steal a goal at the beginning of the second half. If they can get this goal, then Leeds United will definitely win this game. If they don't get this goal, Leeds United will have to take back the defense.
Leeds United pounced so hard in the first half, so physical fitness was an issue.
In the second half of the game, it was obviously impossible for Leeds United to continue to be so fierce, so the main task of Leeds United in the second half of the game was to defend and hold on to the fruits of this victory.
Zhong Cheng nodded slightly. It seemed that Albertini was still aware of the physical problem.
Albertini is still very good, but his solution is still not very good. In this case, Leeds United will still have some problems in the second half of the game.
but. Zhong Cheng didn't interfere!
Now Albertini is coaching the opponent, and everyone on the team must obey Albertini, including Zhong Cheng.
After saying this, Albertini turned to look at Zhong Cheng again.
Zhong Cheng waved his hand directly and said: "You don't need to pay attention to me, just treat me as if I don't exist. It's better to follow your own thinking. Now you are the leader of Leeds United, you know?"
Albertini took a deep breath. Zhong Cheng even said this, so naturally he wouldn't be afraid.
Albertini nodded and ignored Zhong Cheng. He followed his own thoughts and went to have a detailed chat with the Leeds United players.
Soon, the fifteen minutes of halftime passed, and the players from both sides returned to the court.
Zhong Cheng also followed the players of the coaching staff out of the player tunnel and walked to the coaching bench.
As soon as he walked out, Zhong Cheng frowned slightly!
The Leeds United players had some mental problems. They really felt a little wilted and lost the energy they had in the first half of the game. This is not because the Leeds United players have a mental problem, but because their bodies are really tired.
In the first half of the game, Leeds United really pounced too fiercely.
It looks like the second half of the game is about paying off the debt!
On the other side, Benitez also saw the state of the Leeds United players. He smiled slightly. Sure enough, Liverpool's opportunity came.
Benitez immediately reminded the Liverpool players that the second half of the game belongs to Liverpool, and it is time for the Liverpool team to start exerting its strength.
Sure enough, as soon as the second half started, the scene in the stadium suddenly changed.
The roles of Liverpool and Leeds United seemed to have reversed in an instant, and Liverpool's offense suddenly became fierce. The positioning in the hearts of the Leeds United players has not yet been reversed, so when the game started in the second half, Leeds United had serious defensive problems.
"Ah danger, Leeds United's defense has a problem!" Eddie Gray roared nervously.
With a bang, Gerrard in the midfield suddenly made a diagonal pass, passing the football to the feet of former Fernando Torres. Fernando Torres quickly passed the football to the wing, and he quickly rushed towards Leeds United. team's penalty area.
Yes, everything is fast!
The Scousers obviously picked up the pace in the second half and the Liverpool team was about to charge.
The Leeds United fans at the scene gasped when Dirk Kuyt on the wing suddenly made a diagonal pass, which directly passed the football to the other side of the penalty area.
In the penalty area, Kompany jumped high and was able to get ahead of his opponent, pushing the football over the bottom line.
This time it is very dangerous. If Kompany takes the lead or comes later, Leeds United will be really dangerous. The Liverpool attackers behind are already in place.
The Leeds United fans at the scene gave Kompany thunderous applause. This time the defense was very good.
Kompany was not happy at all, he was aware of the danger.
Kompany immediately roared loudly: "Pay attention to the defense, the Liverpool people are going to start attacking crazily. Don't think about attacking at this time, hang them with defense. Then look for opportunities to counterattack!"
Kompany is considered the core of Leeds United's defense and the commander of the rear. Now that he says this, Leeds United's defensive players will naturally abide by it.
In the past, Leeds United's rear commander was Pique, but Pique left for Barcelona. Then Pique's partner Kompany took over the core command and became the backbone of Leeds United's defense.
Kompany's authority is sufficient. When he said this, the Leeds United players immediately took action.
The Liverpool team threw the ball out from the sideline, and the football quickly rolled to the feet of midfielder Gerrard. Yes, at this time Gerrard was more like a No. 9 and a half, pressing very high, and the football came more to his feet.
Of course, Gerrard's organizational skills are not particularly strong. The team's offense still relies on the team's active running and passing.
What makes Gerrard great is his midfield running ability, super forward ability, good impact attack power and long-range shooting skills.
To be honest, with Gerrard here, Liverpool's offensive level is much higher. Now the football is at Gerrard's feet. Gerrard gently sends the football forward. Fernando Torres, who is receiving the ball with his back, suddenly pulls the ball and turns around in a coquettish way, passing Leeds United's goalkeeper. Defend Mbia.
Mbia really didn't expect Fernando Torres to be so bold and make such a move.
Therefore, the more unexpected it is, the more effective it is!
Mbia did not expect Fernando Torres to respond so directly. He was not prepared for this at all. He was about to stick up and hold Fernando Torres.
Little did you know, something would go wrong this time.
Fernando Torres turned around easily and faced Leeds United's defense and goal.
Danger, this is indeed a very dangerous thing.
Fernando Torres immediately moved the football slightly to the side, accelerated, got rid of Mbia in an instant, and headed towards the Leeds United penalty area.
Leeds United center back David Luiz immediately pushed out, and full-back Lichtsteiner immediately recovered to the center to fill David Luiz's center back position.
Obviously, the wing is free!
Fernando Torres immediately extended his legs and pretended to pass the football to the wide space on Lichtsteiner's side. Attracting the defense of David Luiz and others, he suddenly flicked his ankle and pulled the ball directly. The football quickly rolled between David Luiz's legs.
Fernando Torres accelerated around David Luiz with a slight change of direction.
"Danger!" Eddie Gray jumped up directly.
After passing David Luiz, Fernando Torres just caught up with the football. Without any hesitation, he directly swung his leg and hit the football hard with one kick.
With a bang, Fernando Torres' right leg hit the football hard like a rounded sledgehammer. The football flew out instantly like a cannonball, flying straight to the upper right corner.
"Fernando Torres kicks and shoots!" Mark Lawrenson roared excitedly, in a very, very good mood!
The football flew out rapidly, and the Leeds United fans at the scene were very nervous.
Zhong Zheng in front of the goal saw the football. He immediately jumped up and stretched out his left hand to block the flying football.
Unfortunately, the ball speed was really too fast, and there was nothing Zhong Zheng could do.
The ball hit the lower edge of the crossbar and ricocheted into the Leeds United goal.
All the Leeds United players at the scene were stunned. They did not expect this to be the case. Fernando Torres actually made such a world-wide hit. Who can save this ball?
"Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal..." BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson immediately roared crazily, as if he was a Liverpool fan.
All the Liverpool fans at the scene jumped up with excitement, screaming and shouting crazily.