super storm

Chapter 596 Double Hats

On the evening of November [-]th, Anfield Stadium.

Liverpool hosts Besiktas in the fourth round of Group A of the UEFA Champions League.

Before the game, everyone thought that this would be a difficult game.

Liverpool has been in poor form recently, and the team suffered a lot of injuries. Although Xavi Alonso is back, the Spanish midfielder is not in his best condition, and Pennant and veteran Finnan on the right are both injured, making the right There is a shortage of manpower.

Driven fought continuously and was very tired, so Benitez arranged for him to rotate.

In terms of midfield, although Mohamed Sissoko did not express his attitude to the outside world, there are endless rumors that he will leave the team during the winter break. Neither the players nor the club have come forward to clarify. Obviously, this is gradually becoming a reality.

In this case, everyone concluded that Liverpool will usher in a bitter battle at home.

Benitez's starting lineup is not surprising.

Goalkeeper Reina, the defense is Aurelio, Hyypia, Carragher and Arbeloa.

Although the veteran Hyypia has made frequent mistakes this season, the current central defender position is short of manpower, so he can only continue to rely on this veteran.

The midfielder once again formed the Iron Triangle combination. Mascherano and Xavi Alonso partnered with double midfielders, and Gerrard stepped forward.

This is also the first time that Liverpool has discharged this set of strongest midfielders after Harvey Alonso was injured.

The offensive trident in the frontcourt, Yang Yang still appeared on the left, Crouch was in the center, Dirk Drivet was rested on the right, and when Pennant was injured, Benitez arranged for Benayoun to start.

The Israeli player was fine in the Carabao Cup a week ago and also played well against Blackburn at the weekend, so this game continues to feature him instead of Voronin.

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Although Liverpool's game is home, but the start is based on stability.

Benitez's intentions are also very obvious. Harvey Alonso is not in his best condition and needs to slowly enter the rhythm of the game. The starting lineup has rotated many players and needs to be adjusted slowly.

On the contrary, Turkey's Besiktas played very aggressively from the beginning, which meant that they were mainly anti-customers.

After the start of the game, the Turks' pressure on the midfield was very fierce. Liverpool started at a slow pace, a little passive, and was quickly threatened by Besiktas.

In just 3 minutes of the opening, the Turks created a dangerous situation in front of Liverpool's goal.

Through a quick counterattack, Besiktas midfielder Sedev drove the ball straight into Liverpool's penalty area and kicked the goal, but under Carragher's interference, the shot went slightly wide of the post.

Liverpool's goal kick.

Besiktas got off to a smooth start, and this time they scored the first shot of the game, showing great momentum. They didn't retreat very far, but were ready to grab the goal kick and then launch an offensive.

Reina obviously knew the Besiktas player's intentions very well. He directly took the goal kick and went to the frontcourt to find Crouch.

The English center was tall and burly, seized the advantage of the first landing, and ferried the header behind Besiktas' defense.

Yang Yang on the left suddenly threw away the defensive players, and slanted behind Besiktas' defense line at an extremely fast speed. Like a sharp arrow off the string, he easily shot through Besiktas' defense line, robbed everyone, and caught up with Crouch's header ferry at the front of the penalty area.

The next thing is simple.

After Yang Yang stopped the ball, he took advantage of the opportunity to enter the penalty area. With a wonderful pendulum, he swayed past the attacking goalkeeper and scored an empty goal, opening the scoring for Liverpool, [-]-[-]!

In just 3 minutes of the opening, Liverpool broke through Besiktas' goal.

The whole Anfield stadium was shouting Yang Yang's name, and they all knew very well that this goal would probably open the door to victory for the team.

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After taking the lead, Liverpool did not increase their offensive.

Liverpool is slowly running in and slowly finding its own rhythm of the game.

But despite this, the advantages on the scene are becoming more and more obvious.

No. In the 12th minute, Arbeloa quickly inserted from the right and picked a pass behind the defense line. Benayoun volleyed from the right corner of the penalty area and hit the side net, almost scoring again.

Benitez on the sidelines also realized Besiktas' tactical weakness.

The Turkish team formed a Christmas tree formation similar to AC Milan's, four three two one, and gathered heavy troops in the middle. This was originally for defense, but the problem was precisely here.

After hoarding heavy troops in the middle, the sideways will inevitably be empty. Even if it is as strong as AC Milan, it cannot change this situation.

And more importantly, once Liverpool's midfield shows a strong pressure, the four-three-two formation can easily become out of touch with the front and rear.

AC Milan has suffered this kind of loss, and now it's Besiktas' turn.

Therefore, after seeing this, Benitez began to ask the team to actively play on the two wings and take advantage of Crouch's advantage in the middle.

And the adjustment worked quickly.

No.19 minutes, Aurelio dribbled the ball in from the left. After a cooperation with Yang Yang, Yang Yang dribbled the ball away from the defense and passed it low to the penalty area with his right foot and handed it to Crouch. The England center blocked the defender with his body.

Two to zero!
The enthusiasm of more than 5 fans at the scene was completely ignited!

Everyone is beginning to realize that Liverpool is very different tonight.

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Just 3 minutes before Crouch scored, Arbeloa passed from the right to the back of the penalty area. Yang Yang quickly inserted, dived to the top, and scored with a header, but the goalkeeper Alikan flew to save the ball.

corner kick!

Aurelio personally took the corner kick and quickly passed the ball low and flat to the front point.

Yang Yang took advantage of the cover cooperation of his teammates and ran out of the gap. When the front point was unmarked, he didn't even take off, and directly hit the goal with a header from close range, and sent the ball into Besiktas' goal.

Three to zero!
A brace!

All the Liverpool fans shouted Yang Yang's name frantically, they were all so excited, so excited!

And the Liverpool players on the field were also very excited, because they all began to find that the team played more and more smoothly.

In the front, Crouch suppressed the opponent's central defender, Yang Yang and Aurelio's left side were used as the main attack point, and Benayoun and Arbeloa's right side were responsible for assisting and responding, which made the team's frontcourt offense very active.

But the biggest difference from the previous games is that the midfielder has firmly controlled the situation and rhythm, especially the distribution of ball rights, which has become more reasonable, and the team's offense has been played more smoothly.

Harvey Alonso is gradually regaining his best form. His distribution of ball rights, control of the rhythm of the game, and organization of the midfield are unmatched in the current Liverpool team.

Gerrard is the unsung hero of the team. He doesn't seem to be involved in the offense, but in fact, the double midfielder combination of Xavi Alonso and Mascherano released Gerrard. The Liverpool captain ran and supported in a wide range in the midfield.

It can be said that at this time, with three goals leading, the team's offense became smoother and smoother, and everyone began to realize that the invincible Liverpool team at the beginning of the season was back.

And this made the Liverpool players more confident.

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When the game progressed to No. 30 two minutes, Liverpool created a throw-in opportunity from the left.

Aurelio quickly threw the ball out of bounds. Yang Yang blocked the defender with his body. After stopping the ball, he dunked a defender deftly, then used his own strength to make a strong one-on-one breakthrough, and then made a pass in the penalty area to the back point.

Benayoun on the right ran out of space, quickly slanted into the penalty area from the right rib, volleyed from close range and scored, four to zero!
Three minutes later, Gerrard made a straight pass in the middle, and Crouch suddenly shot a cold arrow and the shot was blocked.

No.401 minutes, Yang Yang broke through the cross from the left again, and Benayoun volleyed higher from the right.

Subsequently, Yang Yang took a free kick outside the penalty area, but failed to hit the target.

However, before the end of the first half, Aurelio made a diagonal pass from the left, and Crouch headed back. Yang Yang followed up and volleyed with his right foot, sending the ball into Besiktas' goal again.

Five to zero!
hat trick!

After Yang Yang scored the goal, he was so excited that he rushed out of the field.

Everyone in the audience was also cheering his name.

Hat trick, two assists!
All the Liverpool fans, players, coaches and staff in the audience are clearly aware that the outbreak that Yang Yang mentioned before has finally come!
Liverpool has been in a downturn for more than a month, and such a hearty victory is too much needed to vent the team's sluggish period and stimulate the team's state.

In the half game, he staged a hat-trick and sent two assists. Yang Yang proved with facts that as long as the team is in good condition and can create a steady stream of opportunities for him, he can score more goals.

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Entering halftime with a five-to-zero lead, Benitez was very satisfied with the team's performance, but also reminded the team to continue to strengthen the suppression of the opponent, especially on the two wings.

After changing sides to fight again in the second half, Yang Yang's left side quickly made contributions.

This time Yang Yang did not kick himself, but cooperated with Aurelio, who was inserted behind him. After he used his own dribbling to attract the attention of the defense, he suddenly cut in and passed through. The Brazilian left back broke into the penalty area and hit the goal with a kick.

Six to zero!
Goals plus assists, double hats!
After Aurelio scored the goal, the whole person turned around excitedly and rushed to the stadium stands.

But before the unlucky Brazilian player rushed to the sidelines, he was thrown to the ground by Yang Yang who rushed up.

It seemed that Yang Yang was more excited than him.

Even he himself didn't expect that this game would go so smoothly. Besiktas can be said to be defeated like a mountain, and Liverpool's offense is no matter how they play.

More importantly, the midfield created too many chances.

This is completely different from the previous few games.

Whether it is playing against Blackburn or earlier, it is very difficult for Yang Yang to get a few decent opportunities in a game, and it is not easy for him to grasp one of them.

Sometimes he even has to find ways to create opportunities by himself, which greatly consumes his energy.

But tonight, Liverpool's midfield has an overwhelming advantage.

(End of this chapter)