Chapter 205 The Team that Didn't Win Is the Champion
Although the facts are there, anyone with a discerning eye knows that it is almost impossible for Bayern to make a comeback, but the Bayern media are not willing to admit this reality, and surrender early. Theoretical hope is also a kind of hope, and it is also the source of their infinite fantasies. Especially when the media concerned about Schalke reported that the club had already started to prepare for the championship, and even the convertible car had been rented in place, I felt even more stimulated. He is still using his influence to continue to cheer Bayern and inspire Bayern soldiers to fight to the last moment.
Although Bayern's mouthpiece media still spare no effort, they are actually quite tragic. At this stage of the league in the past, Bayern has already concluded everything as a winner. How can you give your destiny to others.
There is an old saying that describes the current situation appropriately. Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, since the golden generation of Borussia Borussia briefly dominated the Bundesliga in the 1970s, nearly half of the Bundesliga salad plates have been collected by Bayern into the honor room. Bayern's hegemony in the Bundesliga has been gradually established over the past three decades. So much so that the younger generation of Bayern fans can hardly imagine that if Bayern wants to win the championship, it depends on the opponent's face.
But the situation is already like this. In the home game against Bochum, Bayern fans supported their home team while always paying attention to the score of the game between Schalke and Werder Bremen. There was a sudden burst of cheers in the stands. Bayern did not score a goal at the moment, and they still maintained a 1-0 lead with a goal in the opening five minutes. The cheers that resounded on all sides of the stands on such a large scale only showed one point, Schalke Lost the ball over there!
"Louis, good news, Schalke is behind!!"
Van Gaal raised his eyebrows when he heard the assistant's words. He sensed the opportunity and couldn't help grinning. He didn't expect such a result to happen! That famous saying is really good-football is round.
Van Gaal came to the sidelines and shouted: "Attack, press up! Keep scoring goals!"
Bayern set off another wave of offense. The players read some kind of signal from Van Gaal's actions, which refreshed them and gave them more motivation to lock in the victory as soon as possible.
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At the Weser Stadium in Bremen, Zhou Tiancheng experienced a sprint all the way, and now he squatted in front of the penalty area to catch his breath, looking very helpless. He had tried his best, but he was tricked by the bald Kluger. The opponent used a corner kick to defend and launch a counterattack. The opponent is 20 meters away, even if he has enough heart, he can't help it.
The bald guy! Zhou Tiancheng shook his head slightly to express his helplessness.
At this moment, the Bremen fans at the Weser Arena shouted for the goal scorer, No. 11 Mesut Ozil, who rolled up his sleeves to reveal his biceps. Strong muscles represent strength, not only It is a demonstration to the home fans and a demonstration to Schalke.
Don't think that if you are the leaders, you can easily pass the level here!
Duan Xuan frowned, shook his head and sighed: "There shouldn't be such a goal loss. Bill Kluger, as a barrier in the defense line, was obviously slow in facing Ozil who was rushing over. He blocked his opponents, but he didn't even touch Ozil's body hair! Schalke's mentality is a bit dangerous. If you don't cross the finish line, you are not a real winner. I hope they can understand this truth."
Magath originally planned to boil the frog in warm water. On the premise of not delaying the win, he had a thorough understanding of Bremen's recent state and faced the German Cup final with more confidence, but this sudden loss had to make him change. The plan must be actively pressed.
But Bremen, who had a one-goal advantage, gradually became less impatient, and the formation took the initiative to retreat, leaving two strikers with a wide range of activities, Rosenberg and Pizarro, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack. Coach Thomas Schaff's intention to keep the three points is obvious,
Set up an iron barrel formation composed of six defensive players and let Schalke attack.
For a while, even Zhou Tiancheng didn't have much to do. The opponent's central defender Mertesacker and Naldo are both 1.98 meters tall, five centimeters taller than him. High-altitude balls will definitely not work. If we can open up space and mobilize the two central defenders, Zhou Tiancheng I am confident that I can penetrate the space behind them, but now the opposite side is in an iron barrel formation, and the full-back and midfielder are well protected. Asamoah tried several times to cut through the ribs and cut into the penalty area. Zhou Tiancheng discovered his Running, but failed to reach his feet, was blocked by the full-back Bernisch and the retreating midfielder Frings.
Schalke really encountered a high-quality defense today. In order to ensure the top three position in the final stage, Bremen attaches great importance to the current lead and chooses to stick to it. Although this is not a good way, Schaff weighed it over and over again. Compared with chasing after the victory and being counterattacked by Schalke, the risk of defending is relatively small although the scene is passive. He was quite shocked. Even Bayern, a strong team like Bayern, which is unmatched in the entire Bundesliga, was rubbed on the ground by Schalke when they took the initiative to attack. I should be more pragmatic. Nozuonodie!
Being able to maintain a one-goal lead at halftime has further strengthened Bremen's defense-based strategy. Even if the win is ugly, they have to hold on to this three-pointer.
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The game at the Allianz Arena in the second half has entered stoppage time. One minute ago, Robben's cut-in shot re-fixed the advantage at two goals. Van Gaal saw that the victory was in his hands, and turned his head to care about another game: "Ma Serge, look at what's going on at Schalke."
"It's still 1-0, Luis, I've been watching. Werder Bremen should be winning soon, the kick-off time is the same as our side."
As Porter spoke, he flicked his finger on the screen randomly, his face suddenly changed, and the score over there became 1:1 in a few seconds!
Bout felt that his face was so painful, he glanced at Van Gaal, and told him after the game, anyway, they can't change anything now.
He subconsciously glanced at the big screen. There were thirty seconds before the end of the game here, and it might be the same over there. Then he kept sliding the screen with his fingers, hoping that Bremen could perform a miracle at the last moment.
But it is no longer possible. Although the match between Schalke and Werder Bremen kicked off at the same time, the stoppage time was one minute less than that of Bayern.
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"The game is over! The game is over! Schalke 04 is the champion! The penalty kick at the last moment was absolutely tied. Zhou Tiancheng helped the team grab the final point and successfully defend the title one round ahead of schedule. Although they did not win, this ending is not It is perfect, but the team that did not win today is the champion. Bayern won, but their efforts were all meaningless. Zhou Tiancheng promised to win the triple crown this season. He has always followed his word and now he has taken the first step step."