super storm

Chapter 419 No retreat

"Routine! This must be a routine they have deliberately practiced!"

Ancelotti was a little anxious, pacing back and forth in front of the visiting team's coaching bench.

It's not that he didn't think that he would lose the ball first in the away game, but he really didn't think that he would lose the ball so quickly.

It's only 3 minutes!
A long-range shot is scary enough, and then another shot from a zero angle...

"Did this kid take drugs tonight?" Ancelotti pointed to Yang Yang who was celebrating on the sidelines, and asked suspiciously.

Mauro Tassotti shook his head with a wry smile.

Doing drugs?

This is of course impossible, because players have to undergo random urine tests after the game. If there is a problem with the urine test, the punishment they face is quite serious. For a player like Yang Yang who is only 19 years old and has a bright future, how can he commit such a taboo?

"His state tonight is indeed off the charts." Mauro Tassotti said with a wry smile.

After all, Ancelotti is also the coach of the Champions League champion, so he quickly forced himself to calm down.

Ajax's reckless attack at the beginning, coupled with the fact that they must have focused on attacking and defending against AC Milan's left flank before the game, made Ajax's start so smooth, and Yang Yang's state was indeed bursting.

But these are no longer important.

The most important thing is that AC Milan is now behind and the rhythm of the game is out of order. What should we do?
The next step is to press out and fight?

Or should we stabilize our position first and plot slowly?

Ancelotti frowned and struggled for a while, then looked at his assistant Mauro Tassotti, but at this time, who can give Ancelotti an idea?
As the head coach of the team, he has to take on this responsibility.

In the last game against Lecce, everyone felt that he was too conservative, because he replaced Pirlo not long after the team conceded a goal, but it was a substitution that had been prepared for a long time, but just conceded the goal at that time.

There is no hope for the league, if even the Champions League...

Thinking of this, Ancelotti gritted his teeth secretly, walked to the sidelines, and signaled the team to actively counterattack, must regain control of the ball, and strive to score again.

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After Yang Yang scored a goal, AC Milan began to want to control the situation of the game.

But Ajax obviously didn't want to give up the advantage they gained so hard in the opening game to their opponents.

The three offensive players in the frontcourt began to actively press against AC Milan's defenders, and the midfielder also pressed players including Pirlo and Seedorf at the same time, which made it difficult for AC Milan to pass the ball effectively to the frontcourt.

It was not until the 6th minute that AC Milan got a chance. Shevchenko hit the goal on the right side of the penalty area, about 15 meters away from the goal, but Vermaelen blocked the shot.

Two minutes later, AC Milan launched another long pass. Heitinga judged the landing point in advance and blocked Inzaghi with his body, forcing the latter to foul during the fight. He was whistled and warned by the referee.

The two offenses failed to pose a threat, and AC Milan's offense was obviously not as sharp as when it was at home.

In the game, Yang Yang actively presses the frontcourt, but also observes his opponent to some extent.

He found that the reason why AC Milan performed poorly was not only because Ajax had taken the lead in the opening game, lost their energy and disrupted the rhythm, but also because their physical fitness was really bad.

Although the old and strong AC Milan veterans are widely praised by everyone, and even the Milan laboratory has received unprecedented praise for this, but there are some things that cannot be changed by technology.

For example, in the long-term league, after long-term multi-line battles, the physical condition of the veterans is definitely far worse than that of the young players.

The most obvious is that they all look very tired.

After Ajax loses the ball, they always launch an on-the-spot counter-grab immediately. The purpose is not only to regain the ball, but also to delay the opponent. This reflects the advantages of the players' physical fitness and running ability.

On the one hand, it was because of tactics and habits, and on the other hand, physical fitness. When AC Milan scored the front of Ajax's penalty area after grabbing the ball, Ajax's defense was basically in place, and the next step was the tough battle.

But on the other hand, after several times Ajax steals the ball, they play quick counterattacks, which can quickly create a threat, especially the point of Serginho on the left. The 34-year-old Brazilian left back is really struggling to defend Yang Yang on the left.

Even, when the game progressed to No. 16 minutes, after Serginho got the ball and Yang Yang rushed towards him quickly, the Brazilian left back didn't know if he remembered the interception in the first round of the two sides. He immediately passed the ball across to Karadze in the middle.

What's terrible is that Charisteas is near Karadze and immediately steals the ball from the Georgian defender.

Kaladze lost the ball, the Greek center dribbled into the penalty area and hit the goal directly.

But this shot came in a hurry, and AC Milan was taken aback. Charisteas himself didn't keep calm enough.

The Brazilian goalkeeper made a very crucial save!

When the ball flew out, Pienaar was going to miss it when he caught up, but Nesta took the lead to clear the ball at the critical moment.

Although the crisis was lifted, Serginho's mistake still made AC Milan break out in a cold sweat.

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After persisting for more than ten minutes, Ajax finally chose to defend and counterattack.

Although AC Milan's opening was very passive, after all, a lean camel is bigger than a horse, and its strength should not be underestimated.

Especially when they began to gradually stabilize their position, Ajax did not dare to be careless.

AC Milan obviously has problems with their physical fitness, coupled with being caught off guard at the beginning of the game, this made their players look a little unexcited and the enthusiasm for the game was not enough.

At the very least, compared with the Ajax players who are playing at home, every single one of them is not as excited as Ajax, even compared with the first round.

From the No. 20 minute, with Ajax's full defense, the game began to play a bit dull.

AC Milan created a very good opportunity in the No.201 minute. After Kaka dribbled the ball forward and forced it, the overhead ball was passed to the right side of the penalty area. Shevchenko directly volleyed the goal from a small angle, and it hit the side net directly.

If this goal is scored, it will be very similar to Yang Yang's kick just now.

After that, neither side created too many opportunities. AC Milan seemed not excited enough, while Ajax focused on stability.

There was a conflict between the two sides at No. 208 minutes. Seedorf and De Jong had some conflicts when they were grabbing the ball, but they quickly embraced each other and resolved their grievances.

Yang Yang gave Maicon a good kick in the 30th minute, but the shot from the Brazilian right back slid out of the goal and failed to create a threat.

This has almost become a feature of the two teams.

After experiencing the start, Ajax defended and counterattacked steadily. AC Milan was not in a particularly ideal state and was suppressed again. The rhythm was a bit chaotic, and they failed to play their ideal performance.

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During the intermission, whether it was Yang Yang or the head coach Ronald Koeman, they repeatedly reminded the players that AC Milan will not let it go, and they will definitely work hard in the second half.

Sure enough, at the beginning of the second half, AC Milan suddenly stepped up its offensive.

First, Pirlo picked a pass from the front of the penalty area, and Shevchenko suddenly inserted into the penalty area. He competed with Vermaelen eight meters in front of the goal, but the angle of the header was too straight, and it was directly confiscated by Stekelenburg.

Just 1 minute later, De Jong tripped Seedorf again and was shown a yellow card by the referee.

Pirlo took the free kick, but after crossing the wall, it fell directly into the arms of the goalkeeper.

In the following period of time, AC Milan continued to strengthen its offensive, and players such as Inzaghi, Shevchenko, Seedorf and others successively got opportunities.

Ajax quickly made substitution adjustments. Galasek replaced Charisteas to strengthen the team's midfield defense, leaving Yang Yang in the frontcourt to prepare for a counterattack.

Inzaghi soon got the best chance since the second half, anti-offside into the penalty area and directly faced the goalkeeper, but the first kick was not handled well, Vermaelen quickly caught up, forcing the Italian striker to volley wide.

Inzaghi immediately protested over the referee, thinking that Vermaelen was pulling his jersey, but the referee ignored it.

Ancelotti also quickly made a substitution.

Cafu replaced Serginho.

After this substitution, Kaladze returned to his familiar left, with Nesta and Stam forming central defenders and Cafu on the right.

A few minutes later, Ancelotti made another substitution.

Rui Costa replaced Gattuso.

This is definitely a desperate substitution.

No one dares to deny Gattuso's role in AC Milan's midfield, but at this time, Ajax has all retreated.

Continuing to keep Gattuso will not have too obvious effect. On the contrary, Rui Costa's exquisite pass just after coming off the bench in the first round left a very deep impression on people, but this time, the Portuguese did not reproduce the magic of the first round.

AC Milan began to aggressively attack.

They have no way out.

Although the total score was four to four, Ajax had three away goals, and the Rossoneri had to score another goal to ensure their right to advance.

But when AC Milan was distracted after being unable to attack for a long time, Ajax suddenly hit a counterattack after stealing the ball in the backcourt.

Maxwell cut in quickly along the left flank, and after receiving a pass from Pienaar, he quickly crossed the halfway line.

At this time, AC Milan's defense was quickly returning to defense, and the Brazilian left back looked up and found Yang Yang.

He was ambushing in the middle of the center back Nesta and the left back Karadze, and he was raising his right hand high for the ball.

Without thinking, Maxwell made a diagonal pass with his left foot.

The ball quickly crossed AC Milan's defense and fell in front of Yang Yang.

And Yang Yang chased after him at the fastest speed, and Kara Ze followed closely beside him.

On the outside of the penalty area, Yang Yang turned sideways, blocked Karadze with his body, and stopped the ball with his chest.

But just when Yang Yang stopped the ball and was about to get rid of Karadze when he turned around, the referee Taylor Hauge blew his whistle at this time.

(End of this chapter)