Messi was so scared that he cried when he maxed out his header talent at the start of the game

Chapter 541

Su Fei, who was standing at the kick-off position, saw AC Milan's substitutions and quickly guessed Ancelotti's intention.

Compared to Ambrosini, Cafu, who can play multiple positions, is much better at defense, especially in assisting defense.

This means.

AC Milan is likely to adopt a "encirclement" tactic against itself in the next game.

Use the advantage of AC Milan's midfield numbers to limit its own reception and passing, and cut off the connection between itself and its teammates as much as possible.

In the past two seasons, Su Fei was often surrounded by opponents in the center position.

But this time, the encirclement was destined to be different from before.

First, I was a central forward before, and before touching the ball, I was more likely to run forward without the ball, and it was very difficult for the opponent to encircle me.

And this time, I was a front midfielder, and I needed to carry the ball and pass more.

Second, the opponent is AC Milan, which is famous for its Italian strangulation, and it is Ancelotti's AC Milan.

The pressure on Su Fei's shoulders suddenly increased.

If he could not break through AC Milan's next "encirclement", Manchester City's offense would inevitably fall into a passive position again...

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The middle circle of the game was reopened.

AC Milan did not change much on the offensive end after falling behind 1:2, and continued to advance in an orderly manner.

Although Ancelotti has introduced many flexible formations and tactics in the years at AC Milan, he is still a conservative at heart.

Even if the team is behind.

He is still not in a hurry to urge the team to further strengthen the offensive.

In his dictionary.

As long as the final whistle of the game has not sounded, everything has a chance.

However, after more than half a game of adaptation.

Manchester City is no longer so passive in defending AC Milan's passing and cutting.

After losing position in one-on-one defense.

The overall linkage defense of the team is very fast.

However, it is very fast.

When it was Manchester City's turn to attack, the "encirclement" of AC Milan that Su Fei expected also began to play.

Ancelotti sent out the most experienced player in the team, 39-year-old Paolo Maldini, to attack and defend Su Fei at any time.

At the same time.

Milan's midfielders also blocked their teammates' routes to pass the ball directly to Su Fei when Manchester City attacked.

In the first ten minutes.

The entire Manchester City, including Su Fei, was very uncomfortable.

Because after Su Fei was placed in the front midfielder position, Manchester City also lost the ability to stir up the opponent's penalty area.

Podolski's defensive appeal is not comparable to Su Fei at all.

The result is.

Manchester City's cross-field tactics after consecutive breakthroughs on both wings were completely fruitless. Podolski could not get the ball under Nesta's defense.

So.

Manchester City found that they still had to give the ball to Su Fei to deal with first.

But.

Whenever Su Fei came to the front court, he was surrounded and surrounded by the opponent.

Several times.

Manchester City players tried to pass the ball to Su Fei, but the ball was intercepted halfway, or Su Fei barely caught the ball, with no room to move forward, and was forced to pass back.

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Time passed by.

The two teams were like strong men strangling each other, their faces flushed and they were trying their best.

They were in a stalemate.

"The game has reached the 80th minute."

"The situation is dull."

"Ancelotti's substitutions are very effective."

"The Brazilian captain Cafu, who came on as a substitute, did a good job in assisting Su Fei."

"Since Manchester City scored the first goal in the second half."

"The offensive end quickly fell silent."

"I have to say that Ancelotti's ability to adjust on the spot is really unique."

"After Su Fei made some achievements in the front midfielder position, he made corresponding adjustments in an instant and restricted Su Fei."

"However."

"The situation is still unfavorable to AC Milan. They are still 1:2 behind in the score."

-【I am sleepy. 】

-【AC Milan's defense is within my expectations, but I didn't expect Manchester City's defense in the second half to be so good. 】

-【That's right. When both teams do a good job in defense, the game is often not very good. 】

-【This is a strong confrontation. At this juncture of the semi-final, they played very cautiously, afraid of making mistakes, and unwilling to give opportunities. 】

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At the Etihad Stadium, as the regular time entered the last 10 minutes, the Blue Moon fans became the most passionate group of people in the entire stadium.

"Blue Moon~"

"You know just what I was there for~"

"You heard me saying a prayer for~"

The melodious singing of Manchester City's team song "Blue Moon" echoed over the stadium, and the away fans area could only endure the expectation.

"Focus!!"

"Last 10 minutes!"

"Stay focused!"

Stuart kept shouting at the side of the court, reminding the players to concentrate.

80 minutes at this critical moment.

Physical strength is close to exhaustion.

It is a huge test for the players' willpower.

It is the time when mistakes are most likely to be made.

On the other side.

Ancelotti did not shout, but his eyes were always fixed on the silver-black football.

The UEFA Champions League ball for the 2006-07 season was designed and produced by Adidas. It was silver and black and was named Teamgeist™ Berlin.

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At the end of the regular time, the referee raised the sign for 5 minutes of injury time.

5 minutes.

The last 5 minutes.

As long as they hold on, the team will be able to take a 2:1 lead in the first leg.

Stuart couldn't help but keep looking up at the scoreboard.

Expecting time to pass faster.

But.

In the last minute of injury time.

What Stuart was most worried about still happened...

In the 94th minute of the game.

Cassano's cross from the right was intercepted by Maldini who suddenly rushed out.

This typical representative of one man, one city in football.

The Milan legend who has played for the team for 23 seasons.

At the critical moment.

He stood up.

He stole the ball, made a long pass, sent the ball to the front court, and instigated AC Milan's counterattack.

Seedorf unloaded the ball in the front court.

Decisively passed the ball sideways.

Send the ball to Kaka who was running in the middle not far away.

The moment Kaka touched the ball.

Stretch his foot.

Another step past the opponent, dribbling away from Martinez.

Then he continued to dribble with big strides, accelerating and bursting.

"AC Milan's chance!!"

"Kaka!!"

"Single-handed!"

"One person!"

"Reached the top of Manchester City's penalty area!"

"Kaka!!"

"Shoot directly!!!"

"This ball..."

"GGGG---OOOO---AAAA---LLLL!"

"GGGOOOAAALLL!"

"GOAL!!!"

"Oh my god!"

"Son of God!! Kaka!!"

"The last minute of injury time may be AC ​​Milan's last chance to attack, almost replicating their own solo attack against Celtic in the round of 16!"

"Used a long-range shot from 25 meters away!"

"Helped AC Milan equalize the score."

"2:2!"

"According to the knockout rules of the Champions League, AC Milan is currently the side with the advantage, because their two goals are away goals!"

"The situation has turned around!"

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