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Chapter 252 Unwilling
Southgate rose to his feet, not expecting Middlesbrough to fall behind - he admitted he had underestimated Leeds United's defensive and attacking abilities, but there was still plenty of time to make up for the mistake.

"Robert, you switch positions with David and keep an eye on the No. [-]. Your strength is not much different from his. This guy is just relying on strength. If you can contain him, Leeds United's offensive threat will be reduced a lot." Seeing Hu Te nodded, Southgate turned to White and said: "It's not your fault, it's my judgment error... You are responsible for delaying, Hooper is very fast, be careful."

White also nodded, full of frustration in his heart. Since his debut, he has been going smoothly. Although his body is relatively thin, few people dare to confront him head-on. But today he met a freak whose height and strength surpassed him.

"Okay, tell all the players that we are the favorites to win the championship, and we must not lose to a newly promoted team! Even if this newly promoted team is Leeds United!" Southgate said after clapping his hands, his voice full of confidence.

After the game restarted, the pressure on Leeds United's defense suddenly increased a bit!

Downing's breakthroughs on the wing became more and more sharp - as a regular player of the national team, the reason why he did not leave after Middlesbrough's relegation was purely because of his love for the team - he was trained by Middlesbrough and has never played for other teams, so he hopes to return to the Premier League more than anyone else!If he performs well, maybe he still has a chance to be selected for next year's World Cup!

That's why Tang Ning will never allow any team in the British Championship to create obstacles to his goal!
The explosive Tang Ning began to frequently break through on the two wings. He is an all-around striker. It is precisely because of his characteristics that even though he is not the main force in the England national team, head coach Fabio Capello will always take him with him.

With his breakthrough on the two wings, Leeds United's two wings were gradually suppressed. Although Howson is also a very good young wing talent, he is still much younger than Tang Ning, who has been famous for five or six years. Captain Richardson was only a backup defender in the Premier League.

After the passing of the two wings decreased, Long Bisheng expanded his running range - no one was feeding the ball, so he went to fight for it - although in Leeds United he has begun to enjoy the treatment of his teammates passing the ball to him at the first time, but he has never let go of his foothold on the field and running in a wide range.

Huth has been closely following Long Bisheng-Huth is 25 years old this year, and he is in the peak state of a professional player. The German's unique perseverance makes him tenacious not to be thrown off by Long Bisheng. Although he was at a disadvantage in several physical confrontations, Long Bisheng could not easily break through the opponent's defense and score a goal like in the previous game.

The two sides fell into a stalemate. Huntington and Mistshey's performances were equally eye-catching. Huntington kept a close eye on Alves. Mistersheh also used his speed and agility to make it difficult for Aliadiere to get a shot.

Even though he was leading, McAllister didn't have any joy on his face. Anyone who wasn't blind could see the passivity after the first half. Tang Ning, the regular player of England's national team, was indeed not something a player at the Championship level could stand against. How could McAllister feel better.

"In the second half, we can't be so passive on the flanks." McAllister took a deep breath and said, "Andy, in the second half, pay attention to supporting the two flanks. You can support whichever side Tangning attacks from. You can't let him break through like this. We still need to maintain a strong offensive pressure. The attack from the flanks has decreased, and the attack from the center has to be strengthened. In the first half, our goals were also scored through the center. Gary, it's time to use your speed in the second half... Anyway, Middlesbrough No matter how strong you are, you can't play wild at the Elland Road Stadium! The honor of the White Rose cannot be trampled on by anyone! Do you understand?"

"Understood!" The players shouted, waving their fists. Even if the old strong team has fallen, they still have a lot of confidence!

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Just as Tangning dribbled past Howson, who was back on defense, Andy Faye rushed out from the side and shoveled the ball out of the touchline with a ferocious tackle. Unable to stop, Tangning tripped over Faye's feet and fell violently. The referee who was close at hand saw clearly and gave Middlesbrough a touchline.

As soon as Faye started filling in, Downing was not as relaxed as in the first half. In any case, Yeh was also a star player who performed well in the 02 World Cup. Although he was old now, the blacks had excellent physical fitness. Coupled with the help of Leeds United's defenders on both sides, not to mention being able to keep a close eye on Tangning, at least it would also prevent Tangning from attacking unscrupulously from the side. Howson and Kilkenny could also focus most of their energy on offense.

Time passed slowly in the entanglement between the two sides. Leeds United had a few chances. Long Bisheng and Hooper's shots were quite threatening, but they were blocked by the Middlesbrough defenders desperately. threat.

If the game had gone on like this, Leeds United's victory would have come by surprise - but football games often do not have much reason to tell - otherwise there would not be so many upsets.

No.806 minutes, Middlesbrough got a corner kick.

Both White and Huth rushed into Middlesbrough's penalty area, and Long Bisheng also returned to the penalty area, leaving Hooper alone in the frontcourt to contain the opponent's defender-in the counterattack, Hooper's speed is still daunting.

Tang Ning stood near the corner kick point and ran up - he didn't pass the ball, but knocked the ball to the assisting teammate. The teammate stopped the ball under his feet. Tang Ning quickly ran up to dribble the ball, dodged Faye who was rushing up, and kicked the ball into the penalty area!
Long Bisheng jumped high in the middle of the penalty area, but he failed to hit the ball. The ball almost brushed his head and flew towards the back point!
With Long Bisheng's height and jumping ability, no one present can jump higher than him. If even he can't reach the ball, then there is only one possibility - this is not a pass, but a shot!
Although Long Bisheng had judged it, he had no way to tell Ankelenger. He barely turned his head to look at the ball in the air. Sure enough, he saw the ball fall quickly after passing over his head, and fell obliquely towards the back of the goal along an arc...

At this time, Ankerrenger also realized that this was not a cross but a shot. However, in order to control a wider range of landings, Ankerrenger stood in the center of the goal. After discovering the shooting route, the Dane immediately turned back and stepped back. Then he jumped back and stretched out his left hand to try to hold the ball out!
The fingertips felt the touch slightly, but just when Ankerlenger was about to exert force, the ball had already rubbed against his fingertips and fell down...

Ankelenger fell to the ground, and before that, the ball had fallen into the gate of Leeds United!

Middlesbrough equalized at the end of the game!

Elland Road was quiet, only more than 1000 Middlesbrough fans cheered to celebrate their survival!

Southgate clenched his fists off the court. Before scoring the goal, he almost thought he was going to lose the game, but Tangning's magical stroke made his sinking heart come alive again!
At this moment, Southgate almost forgot that he came for the three-pointer before the game started!

McAllister sighed in his heart. It was already the final stage of the game. He persisted until now, but still failed to secure the victory. The players did not work hard, but in terms of experience, most of these players only had League One experience.

In the next few minutes, the young players of Leeds United launched a counterattack. Being young has at least one advantage, they are full of energy - and in the suppression just now, the energy of the Middlesbrough players has been exhausted, especially Tang Ning, who has been enjoying the whole game, is now almost walking.

Long Bisheng's header was blocked by Huth tenaciously in the middle, and White immediately followed up with a kick to make a clearance-now Long Bisheng is being watched by two Middlesbrough central defenders, and two central defenders with records of being selected for the England and German national teams are watching him alone. Long Bisheng should be proud.

But now Long Bisheng has no time to think about it, he just wants to score another goal and win, but...

"Beep, beep, beep—"

Two short whistles and one long whistle sounded, and the game was over!
Long Bisheng stopped his legs that had been running for nine or ten minutes, and sighed.

He thinks that his performance is as good as any player in Middlesbrough, and even better!But the result of the game was still a draw!

Unknowingly, he has progressed to this point. The entire Leeds United team can perform as well as him, and only Delphi is alone. Even Howson is a bit behind.

Panting heavily, Long Bisheng looked at Middlesbrough's goal, his eyes full of unwillingness.

(End of this chapter)