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Even though Arsenal has the advantage on the scene, this game still encountered huge challenges.

This challenge does not come from the opponent. When the Yellow Submarine's defensive line is in a hurry, and Riquelme is frozen in Qin Xiong's shadow, and Arsenal has honed and matured this season's solid defense guarantee, Villarreal There is no way to create a threat offensive.

But Arsenal missed scoring chances time and time again.

In the 37th minute of the game, Qin Xiong responded to Fabregas' through ball in the frontcourt, took advantage of the rhythm difference between Tacchinardi and Senna to change direction and broke through successfully, and then changed direction again when Senna retreated to defend Taking the anti-cut route, the active Tacchinardi returned to the defense and made an empty attack.

After changing directions twice in a row, Qin Xiong saw the right moment, and without rushing into the space between Wenta and Alvarez's ribs, he decisively sent a cross with an outswing arc ball on the outside of his right foot. .

The ball passed behind Alvarez and Arsu, and the goalkeeper was even more embarrassed to attack. Unless the goalkeeper is extremely decisive, it is a pity that Barbosa, who has been out of battle for a long time, just stood there as a substitute. Waiting for Arsenal's offensive development in front of the goal line.

After the ball arced around the two Villarreal central defenders, it flew perfectly to the running line of Henry who was diagonally in front of Arzu.

The football was nearly one meter above the ground. Henry jumped out from behind Arzu, and shot directly in the air, using the arch of his foot, intending to directly let the football refract and fly into the goal.

But after he touched the ball, all the Gunners fans in the stands let out a burst of amazement.

The arch of Henry's foot did not touch the football, but the front of the sole of the foot near the toe.The football flew directly into the stands, rubbing a strong spin, and the effect of the shot was exactly as Henry expected.

"Henry missed another great opportunity in front of the goal. It's a pity that Qin Xiong played a series of wonderful performances before! However, Arsenal always occupy the advantage on the field. I believe they will create better opportunities."

Wenger looked puzzled and helpless on the sidelines.

He must be anxious in his heart. He must win the Yellow Submarine at home, otherwise it will be hard to say when he goes to the away game.

Henry stood at the shooting spot with his hands on his hips and his head bowed. He didn't know what was going on with his state today.

Physical condition is absolutely fine.But the sense of smell in front of the door is very different from usual.

Is excessive anticipation and excitement leading to tension at critical moments?

Henry didn't know, he wouldn't admit it was that way.

But it must be admitted that this is the first time he has represented Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals for several years.

And the last time he stood on the stage of the Champions League semi-finals, it was when he was still playing for Monaco.

It is indeed a long time ago.

The super striker who has made countless teams in Europe fear, but on the European peak stage, he is very unfamiliar with the finale of the finale.

Qin Xiong stood in the middle field, observing Riquelme's running position while observing Henry from a distance.

He doesn't blame Henry.But today's game.It's really hard to be magnanimous.

In the semi-finals of the Champions League, every minute is crucial, and every opportunity is precious. If Villarreal is not defeated at home, it is not just that Arsenal missed the best opportunity to lay the foundation for entering the Champions League final. Na is also a blow in itself. If Villarreal retreats, it is conceivable that the opponent's morale will inevitably rise to an all-time high.

The first half is over.Villarreal successfully defended the first half, which made them equally confident in the second half.

Pellegrini was momentarily relieved.

It cannot be said that Villarreal's defense is perfect. Arsenal created good opportunities and did not seize them. This is the best result.

Henry encouraged his teammates during the half-time break, and there was a lot of pressure on his shoulders, but at the same time, his determination to reach the Champions League final was no lower than any of his teammates.

Wenger made no tactical adjustments and the team was functioning well.It's nothing more than not grasping the opportunity.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again. Qin Xiong walked side by side with Cesc Fabregas when he entered the court.He said to Fabregas: "In the second half, pay more attention to Riquelme's running position. Once he has the ball forward. Absolutely keep calm, don't go up easily, make sure you have teammates around you, and when the opponent is moving forward. Going forward to intercept. Otherwise, he can penetrate any of our points, he has the ability to control the ball."

Fabregas nodded gravely.

He knew that Qin Xiong told him so not because he had a problem marking Riquelme. Most of the first half, it was Qin Xiong who followed Riquelme to attack the Argentine midfielder. Restrictions, although Qin Xiong has been blown up, but more often he is successful in defending Riquelme, because Riquelme's shortcomings are as prominent as his advantages.

Fabregas knew what Qin Xiong said to him, and there was only one possibility: in the second half, Qin Xiong would invest more in offense!

He is not a superman, and if he is more involved in offense, he will naturally weaken the defense.

Then Qin Xiong may not be able to form a mark on Riquelme in most of the second half.

As soon as the second half came up, Villarreal launched a wave of threatening offensives. Senna lobbed the ball into the penalty area. After being cleared by Toure in time, Arsenal failed to let their opponents form the final shot.

In the 61st minute of the second half, Fabregas instigated a counterattack in the midfield. Since most of the first half attacked from Pires' side, Pellegrini obviously opposed Pires' side during the intermission. The defense on the side has focused deployment, so in the eyes of Fabregas, he saw that the attack on the right had a higher success rate than in the first half, so he passed the ball to Ljungberg.

Ljungberg dribbled the ball forward from the right side of the frontcourt. At the same time, Qin Xiong kept pace with him on the right side of the frontcourt.

When Sorin came to defend Ljungberg, Ljungberg suddenly passed the ball diagonally to Qin Xiong.

In front of Qin Xiong were Senna and Tacchinardi. He took the initiative to run to meet the football. Ljungberg rushed forward after taking the ball. It seemed that the two would complete a one-two pass and one hit the wall cooperation.

But when Senna rushed towards Qin Xiong, he saw that Qin Xiong took the initiative to brake suddenly when the football was rolling, instead of controlling the ball, he ran in the opposite direction along the rolling direction of the football, passing Senna head-on.

Senna almost collapsed, and Qin Xiong was like an unattended beast!

Of course, without the pressure from behind, Qin Xiong can concentrate on attacking the front.

When Tachinadi rushed forward to intercept Qin Xiong, Qin Xiong dexterously poked the ball forward from the left side of Tachinadi's body, and then crossed Tachinadi's head-on again. Over the shoulder!

The ball is divided!

After Tacchinardi braked to stop and restrained his body's center of gravity, Qin Xiong had already rushed past him with a stride.

Villarreal's midfield defense collapsed! (to be continued~^~)