champion godfather

Chapter 858 The key goal of the heart of the seven lion kings
After the start of the second half, as Twain analyzed during the intermission, Arsenal first tested Pepe's point.They wanted to see if Pepe still hadn't adjusted.

This is not only a concern of Arsenal, but also a concern of live TV commentators.

"Tony Twain didn't make a substitution, and Pepe, who had a conflict with Akinfeev in the first half, remained on the field. It seemed that his anger hadn't died down. I really can't understand... such a serious conflict Why did Tony Twain, who has always been known for his strict discipline, not say anything? If they successfully resolved the dispute during the halftime break... why do I think Pepe is still playing football with anger? As a middle-aged The defender, he never communicates with the goalkeeper during the game, he doesn't even want to look at it. And what about Akinfeev... when he calls the game he calls Bale, Rafinha and Woodgate The name, but I didn't see Pepe... It's so strange..."

The commentator was puzzled, but the Arsenal players didn't care so much.They only know that the defense of Nottingham Forest in front of them has loopholes to exploit.

Everyone still remembers how Arsenal put the Forest team in danger in the period before the end of the first half.Pepe simply finished the last few minutes absent-mindedly. If Wood hadn't come to make up for it in time, and Akinfeev hadn't been dedicated to his duties, they believed that at the end of the first half, Arsenal should have taken 2:0. The score goes into the locker room.

Now after 15 minutes of rest, it seems that the conflict between Pepe and Akinfeev is still unresolved. For Arsenal players, this is really good news.

Wenger also saw it this way, and he stood on the sidelines and gestured to the players to continue attacking. 1:0 is not very safe, he needs to score another goal.

Cesc Fabregas had the ball in midfield and Wood pressed hard and he had to get the ball out as quickly as possible.Facing an opponent like Wood, letting the football stay at your feet for one more second is equal to one more point of danger.

Wood pressed hard but things were different for Cesc Fabregas.When Wood forced him like this before, he had to deal with Wood while also looking for the target and route of the pass, multitasking, and the ball at his feet was easily lost.

Now he doesn't need to think about where to pass the football. He knows where Pepe is, and his teammates know it too, as long as he passes the football there...

So losing his center of gravity, Fabregas stabbed the football into Pepe's defense zone.

Now comes the test for Pepe.

How can he ensure that he can perform poorly and convince Arsenal without causing real trouble for Akinfeev behind him?

He staggered a little, a little late, and Bella caught the ball ahead of him.It seems that Pepe's state still has not recovered.

But just when Bella was about to move towards Rimo, his body was entangled by a stronger and more powerful body.Pepe caught up with a stride, and he pushed Bella out.He can't be too hard, he has to make Bella think that his defensive rhythm is chaotic, so he is tough and soft step by step.Bella was made very uncomfortable by him, and seeing that her position was getting more and more biased, she could only pass the football.He passed behind, Walcott appeared where Pepe should be, and shot directly!
Akinfeev had already made a save, but a leg flew across the air, and the football hit the leg and bounced off the baseline.

It was Woodgate who made the relief.After seeing Pepe going with Bella, he paid attention to filling the gap left by Pepe.Knowing that Arsenal will be the main attack here, it is not difficult.

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Tang En, who saw this scene off the court, breathed a sigh of relief. Obviously, he was also very nervous.

"Your method is really dangerous..." Chris Lak smacked his lips beside him, his heart had been hanging just now.

"Hey." Tang En smiled, "Wealth is in danger."

Seeing that the team's goal was temporarily out of danger, Chris Lark had a leisurely chat with Tang En.He never forgot Twain's performance in the locker room and was full of praise. "Hey, Tony, how did you figure out that way to heat up the team?"

Tang En was concentrating on the field, and some didn't understand: "What?"

"First you deliberately look down on them, and then let them burst into fighting spirit... That move is great!"

Tang En turned his head to look at the excited Chris Lark, with a very funny expression: "I'm telling the truth."

"What?" This time it was Chris Rack's turn to not understand.

"Do you think I said that to motivate them on purpose?" Tang En smiled when he saw Chris Rack nodding stiffly: "I'm telling the truth. I really want my team to Give up. The pressure is so great that I can face-to-face with my family in the game. I can't forget it as if it didn't happen. If that pressure is harmful to the team, I don't need to continue to insist on it. It's just the performance of the players It exceeded my expectations, so I changed my mind temporarily."

"But your performance tells me that's not the case. You seem to have everything in mind..."

"Of course I can't let you guys see it right away. I can't make them think that as a head coach I really want to give up, it's very demoralizing, so I have to make you think I'm putting it on on purpose. Look. Don’t you just fall for it? If the players think the same as you, bad things can turn into good things.” Tang En explained to Chris Rack with a smile, but Chris Rack just wanted to give Tang En a punch—he put everything Everyone is lied to.

"Then why are you telling me now?"

"They can't hear them anyway." Tang En pointed at the players on the field and shrugged.

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The Forest players on the field really couldn't hear the conversation between the boss and the assistant coach. All their thoughts were on the game, and they only thought about how to score one goal and then score another goal to win the game.

Arsenal's corner kick did not pose any threat to the Forest team's goal. Fabregas's corner kick did not even pass the first point, and Wood pushed it out in front of the goal.

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Tang En felt uncomfortable sitting on the coaching bench after chatting with Chris Lark on the coaching bench. If he was not satisfied with Pepe's performance, if his team fell into an invisible crisis, Shouldn't he, the head coach, stand up from his seat, walk around the sidelines anxiously, and yell loudly from time to time?

Thinking of this, he left the coach's bench, walked to the sidelines, and shouted to the inside: "Fight back!"

He was really afraid that the players would forget to counterattack.

Nottingham Forest have to cherish every chance to attack because they know chances like this are not many.

After Wood pushed the football out, Sagna, who assisted from the wing, got the ball. He was about to cross, but was entangled by Fernandez and couldn't get away for a while.Then Wood rushed up and pinched Fernandez back and forth to break his ball!
This is the opportunity Nottingham Forest have been waiting for for a long time!

After Wood broke the ball, he looked up. He didn't follow and kicked the football forward with a long pass.Instead, he feinted and took the ball out along the sidewalk.

Sania quickly returned to defense, intending to intercept Wood halfway.Just when he was catching up with Wood, Wood made a sudden stop and turned around, passing the football to Gago who had already plugged in.

At the same time, Fernandez, who was still entangled with Sagna just now near the baseline, and Bentley on the other side, as well as Shaheen and Ibisevic who defended the corner kick in front of the goal all rushed up at this time. When Arsenal reacted, the vanguard among them had already crossed the halfway line.

"Back to defense!" Fabregas shouted to his teammates to run back.

"This is Nottingham Forest's counterattack! It's not often you see such a scene in this game!"

After Gago received the ball in the middle, Fabregas was the first to push forward. The best defense is to end their attack now!

Gago did not confront Cesc Fabregas head-on, he passed the football back to Wood.Wood didn't stop the ball, and directly distributed the football to the side. Bell, who inserted in the back, received the ball and ran along the side with the ball!
Nottingham Forest's attack was like Arsenal's previous performance - fast.But they are more concise and direct than Arsenal.If Arsenal's attack is like a classical symphony, then Nottingham Forest is more like rock music.

The former can get neutral fans to give them a standing ovation, while the latter can make their supporters jump out of their seats and wave and chant along with them, getting carried away.

Bale was dribbling along the touchline and Arsenal's defense was tilted towards him.He didn't push hard, passed the ball to Wood,

Wood then transferred laterally to Gago.

At the same time, Fernandez and Bentley suddenly moved from the wing to the ribs, causing Arsenal's defenders to adjust accordingly.

Just at this momentary opportunity, Gago saw that there were gaps in the two flanks where he could pass the ball and respond to running positions. He did not hesitate to assign the football to the right flank.

Arsenal's full-back followed Bentley to receive the ribs, and the wing was temporarily empty. Rafinha took advantage of the void and received the ball.

"Rafinha is completely unguarded! Arsenal made a mistake!" the commentator exclaimed.

Clichy quickly dropped Bentley and ran to defend Rafinha on the wing, while the ribs were handed over to Walcott who returned to defend.

The Forest team's offense was fast, and Arsenal's defense was also very fast.If Rafinha wants to force a cross, Ibisevic is not absolutely sure that he can win the ball, so an attack by the Forest team will be wasted.This is not what Tang En wants to see.

So Rafinha dunks the ball and passes it back.

Gago ran over to meet him, and Wood moved to the middle.Shaheen was cruising around in the ribs looking for opportunities, and Ibisevic was at the top, trying to attract the attention of the opponents.

Gago seems to feel that the effect of the forward pass is not good, and he intends to pass back.At this time, he heard Tang En roaring from the sidelines: "Don't pass back, Gago! Go forward! Go forward! Attack!"

Gago could only pass the football to Wood in front, and Fabregas rushed forward immediately, trying to break the ball at Wood's feet.

But Wood's ball protection was very good, and he couldn't find a chance to make a move.

Wood continued to move the ball.

The football ran to the left again, Fernandez took the ball in the ribs, Bale made a high-speed drive from behind him, which attracted Sagna's attention, he retreated a little, Fernandez suddenly went inside Cut, insert into restricted area!
Just now Nottingham Forest just stepped outside, and it seemed that the rhythm had slowed down and there was no threat.Now in an instant, they showed their sharpness and showed grim smiles to Arsenal.

Sagna was shocked and rushed back to defend, but Fernandez stabbed the football to Bell on the wing in time.

Bell didn't make a cross, but slipped into the penalty area along the baseline!
"Breakthrough! Beautiful cooperation!"

After seeing Bell break through, there was chaos in front of Arsenal's door.

Regardless of Senderos' pull behind, Ibisevic squeezed forward and prepared to grab the point.

And Arsenal's defenders also rushed to Bell, intending to stop him before he passed the ball or shot, and used their bodies to block the ball from the baseline.

Bell saw their intentions, he wouldn't be so stupid as to give them such a chance.Before the encirclement closed, he swiped the football with his left foot to the center!

Ibisevic was in front of Senderos, but he missed the ball, and the goalkeeper Almunia, who was interfered by him, fell to the ground and did not touch the ball. None of the other Arsenal defenders touched the ball.

The football just slipped past them, and then Gago rushed up and kicked the ball!
The football flew into Arsenal's empty goal without any suspense... Almunia was still lying on the ground at this moment and didn't get up.

"GOOOAL! Nottingham Forest equalized! Less than 10 minutes into the second half! Gago scored his fifth goal of the season! The key goal!"

After the goal, Gago was very excited. He turned around and ran towards Bell who passed the ball for him. The two embraced tightly.

Off the court, Tang En clenched his fist and waved it vigorously.

He finally got the goal!

"This ball pulled Nottingham Forest back from the brink! They have temporarily avoided the bad luck of defeat! There are three and a half games left on the road to the league title, and this is the strongest opponent. This is also Forest. The best chance to close the gap! Tony Twain will never allow his team to lose to Arsenal, even if it is an away game against a strong opponent, he will ask the team to win as the only goal! Now It seems that Gago has done it!"

After the goal, Forest was very excited for the players. They rushed to Gago, pinned him down, and cheered.

The commentator is not exaggerating at all, this goal is really important to them.The risk of fraudulent tactics arranged by the boss in the midfield is too great, and the chances left to them are pitifully small. If this goal is not scored, then no one knows where the next game will develop.After scoring the goal, a boulder in everyone's heart fell to the ground.

The Arsenal players stood there, a little helpless.They didn't have any particular feeling about the conceded goal, like any conceded goal in normal play.

But if any of them listened carefully to what the Forest players were yelling at, maybe they couldn't settle down.

Nottingham Forest players in yellow away jerseys kept chanting:

"Triple Crown! Triple Crown! Triple Crown!!"

(End of this chapter)