Soccer Super Marksman

Before Chelsea's goal, Antonio Conte, despite his apparent calm, was terrified inside.

Manchester United's offense is more fluid than before, and their creativity seems to have risen to a higher level. Chelsea's solid defense line can be found by Manchester United. Idiots talk about dreams.

However, Manchester United was able to create a threatening shot in just 10 minutes after the opening, which in itself represented that Manchester United's offensive firepower had reached a certain level, but in terms of seizing the opportunity, Manchester United did not grasp it. Manchester United's key counter-attack opportunity, this is football, nothing will happen naturally on the pitch.

One second, he was worried about whether his goal would be pierced, and the next second he began to expect his players to break through the opponent's goal. In a few seconds, Antonio Conte might put aside his worries and celebrate wildly!
Mourinho's expression is exactly the same as that of Manchester United's players on the field: dignified.

Chelsea seized every opportunity to counterattack, and they were sharper and deadlier than before. Their counterattack was indeed like a textbook. Maybe Manchester United can also play such a power after honing their defense for half a season.

But everyone has different ideas and pursuits.

After the re-kick-off, Cui Zhen knew that in this level of competition, completing the tasks he undertook step by step would not have enough shock to the overall situation.

He needs to be more active than usual, running, posture, thinking, and playing on the spot!

Concentrate on creating every offensive opportunity, actively move to get rid of Chelsea's midfield blockade, and advance according to Chelsea's counterattack speed.It is impossible for Cui Zhen to chase back and form an effective defense.So he had to fight back on the spot.Go as fast as possible to get close to the opponent's possible response player, and then delay the opponent's attack, or directly intercept.

The game was fierce and fast-paced from the very beginning, and Manchester United's first conceded the ball forced Pogba to retreat and be more inclined to defend, to curb Chelsea's counterattack storm.

Chelsea's offense is very layered. If forward Diego Costa has a chance to move forward, he must single out Damian.If there is no such opportunity, Diego Costa will act as the fulcrum of the attack, giving the winger or Pedro, Fabregas the opportunity to create and insert the attack.

Manchester United defender Damian has a high degree of concentration. He did not suffer in three direct conversations with striker Diego Costa, but he was too concentrated and attacked by his opponent, which made him more and more nervous.

On the Manchester United side, Herrera and Mkhitaryan began to play a prominent role on the wing, and then also created opportunities for Cui Zhen who inserted in the back or Rooney in front.

Cui Zhen will use the offensive mode to attack Chelsea's defense in the future, but it will be difficult to break through the barrier of midfielder Kanter. Kanter's one-on-one strength is absolutely among the top three defenders Cui Zhen has experienced against all opponents. waist!
It can even be said that in one-on-one, Cui Zhen feels that it is more difficult to break through the midfielder Kanter than to break through Pogba.Because Kanter is more flexible and cunning, being entangled by Kanter is like being possessed by a ghost, as if he can't help himself.

The two sides played several wonderful offenses and defenses. Rooney volleyed from a small angle in the penalty area and was confiscated by goalkeeper Courtois. Diego Costa's header went over the crossbar.

Hazard's long-range shot was confiscated by goalkeeper De Gea, and Mkhitaryan nodded from behind the penalty area and hit the side net.

Rooney saw Cui Zhen's threat to the goal plummeted. He could see that the midfielder Kanter was very successful in marking Cui Zhen. After all, Chelsea played counter-defense, and there was no space behind Kanter. There are only a handful of them.

When the 36th minute of the game came, Antonio Conte suddenly frowned on the sidelines.

He saw Rooney retreating deep to respond, and then waving the ball forward to hit Chelsea's midfielder!
This is an abnormal behavior, but it is normal for Rooney!
Rooney has always served the team and activated his teammates.

This was the case before Cui Zhen's arrival. When Cui Zhen first came to the team, he had to wait for Mourinho to determine how to use Cui Zhen before choosing his style of play. The two became more and more tacit, and even became a duo in the top European leagues. After directly matching the combination of scoring efficiency, Rooney already has the consciousness of sacrifice!

Activate Cui Zhen!When he charged towards Kanter's defense zone, Cui Zhen suddenly ran diagonally in the middle area between Kanter and Cesc Fabregas. At the moment when this opportunity was fleeting, Rooney passed the ball to Cui Zhen.

And Cui Zhen didn't stop the ball, and directly knocked the ball back to the area where Rooney ran forward, and Cui Zhen went straight into the penalty area!
In a very narrow range, in the face of the blockade surrounded by Chelsea, Cui Zhen and Rooney staged an unbelievable cooperation that even Chelsea players felt.

Rooney did not stop the ball, but picked the ball directly to the right front of the penalty area.

Cui Zhen was offside and successfully passed between defenders David Luiz and Kurt Zouma. The alert goalkeeper Courtois abandoned the goal and rushed towards Cui Zhen. Cui Zhen observed the other side of the goal before the football hit the ground. On the other hand, he knows that if Rooney can run to meet him, Rooney will face an empty goal!

However, defender Azpilicueta and midfielder Kanter are both retreating. The two surrounded Rooney's forward space. Chelsea's defense adjustment is definitely very fast and reasonable.

After having no other choice, Cui Zhen raised his leg and waited for the football to hit the ground, and then deliberately pushed a ground ball. He hoped that the goalkeeper Courtois would panic and block the air.

Unexpectedly, the goalkeeper Courtois was as stable as Mount Tai, and he was very decisive in abandoning the goal. Facing Cui Zhen's close-range shot, he directly lowered his center of gravity and blocked the ball out of the baseline with his legs!

Cui Chen let out a breath, then raised his arm to wipe the sweat off his face, and clapped his palms with Rooney when he was about to attack a corner kick. Although the attack did not result in a goal, an opportunity was created.

Mourinho bowed on the sidelines to express regret, but his eyes remained firm and fiery.

After a huge sigh in the stands of Old Trafford, there was bursts of applause.

Manchester United attacked with a corner kick, and Herrera took the corner kick. After everyone was ready, Herrera took the corner kick.

The moment the corner kick was taken, Herrera screamed in his heart: It's too low!
His corner kick is definitely not up to the level, half-high, and it lands outside the small penalty area line at the previous point.

Defender David Luiz, who defended the front point of the penalty area, did not expect Herrera's corner kick to go around the baseline and into the penalty area, but he was not too worried because the ball was too low and the landing point was not good.

It is Cui Zhen who is going to grab this point!He sprinted towards where the ball landed, with midfielders Kante and Fabregas behind him.

They knew that it was impossible for Cui Zhen to attack the goal immediately, and with his back facing the fan-shaped area in front of the goal, if he wanted to pass again, he could only stop the ball, control the ball, and then pass the ball in or out of the penalty area. The response point!

So Chelsea's defense this time will probably be near misses.But just when everyone thought so, Cui Zhen did something incredible to the audience.

When the football bounced off the ground and flew towards Cui Zhen, Cui Zhen knocked back the football which was less than half a meter off the ground with the heel of his left foot!
Kante and Cesc Fabregas watched in shock as if the football bounced off the ground and jumped up with a higher amplitude, and then the football went around their heads!

They turned their heads and saw that all Chelsea's defensive players looked stunned. The goalkeeper Courtois hurriedly ran from the front of the goal to the back, but it was too late!

Bailly was unguarded at the back point. He was originally marked, but after Herrera's corner kick, Chelsea's defense line was readjusted. For a moment, he headed the goal easily!
The football flew into Chelsea's goal without encountering any obstruction!

"Manchester United equalized the score! No one expected that it would be defender Bailly who helped the team score a key goal! What is even more incredible is Cui Zhen, who completed an assist that can be called a masterpiece of art!

Look at him near the bottom line of the penalty area, responding to Herrera's poor corner kick, when the football bounced past him, instead of stopping the ball, he followed the ball's trajectory and completed a gorgeous half-turn , At the same time, the heel of the left foot kicked up the football with a low amplitude, forming an assist that caught Chelsea's defense by surprise!
Chelsea's defense is very stable, which is fully reflected in the Premier League this season. To break through their gate, more creativity and surprise effects are required. Will Manchester United's offense be a tactical arrangement?I think it is of course impossible. This is Cui Zhen's impromptu play and it has received very good results!Now the score is 1:1, it is still not good for Manchester United, we can see what happens next. "

Bayi was surrounded by his teammates after scoring a goal, and Cui Zhen, who gave an assist, was also praised by his teammates.

Mourinho's complexion improved, but for some reason, even though the team played a dazzling and wonderful offense, he always felt a little bad in his heart, as if the victory was pinned on luck.

When the same opportunity comes, Manchester United may not be able to grasp it. This is an iron fact. From the overall situation, Chelsea is more beneficial. After all, Chelsea has a wider offensive space.

But just like the match against Bayern Munich, after the away team scores first, the home team has very little room for adjustment. No matter what, they have to score, win, and win more goals!
Antonio Conte stoically accepted the fact that his team conceded goals.He has already realized it.Utilitarian football will be very strong, but it does not mean that utilitarian football can become the hegemony of the world. When the opponent uses more creativity to break down the steel barrier, don't be angry, don't panic, and don't lose your mind!
When the defensive counterattack itself has already occupied the commanding heights of the offensive space, it is nothing to complain about being destroyed by the opponent's gorgeous offense.

Chelsea showed no sign of panic after conceding the ball, and they were more composed and calm than United expected.

Cui Zhen tried to find Rooney, Herrera, and Mkhitaryan directly in the midfield after the game restarted, and sent them extremely threatening through balls. After half a season of running-in and familiarity, they all understand Cui Zhen’s ability , knowing that it is time to cooperate with Cui Zhen in passing and running.

But if Cui Zhen wanted to send a scalpel straight pass from the middle, he would always return in vain. Midfielder Kanter himself is an insurmountable barrier. Chelsea's back line today, to put it bluntly, is four central defenders.Their defensive habits tend to be inward, which greatly restricts Manchester United's mainstream style of playing through the ribs.

So it became Manchester United's attack from the midfield to the forefront.It is often Herrera or Mkhitaryan who controls the ball from the outside of the wing. The closer to the dangerous area, the less space there is to combine the side and the middle, because Chelsea shrinks the defense line and squeezes the offensive space very well.

"The first half ended 1:1. The two teams each played a good period of time and scored goals. Now the situation is not good for Manchester United. If Chelsea hold the tie, then the next round will go to Stanford. Bridge, Chelsea have a great advantage to advance to the semi-finals of the Champions League!"