King's Landing Nottingham

Chapter 223
Chapter 223 Don't be too sloppy

NO.19 Notts County, who defeated the Wolves, drove directly from Wolverhampton to Watford. After all, on the 22nd, they will usher in the No.30 nine rounds of the League One. The time interval is not enough Support them to return to the Notts County base, and then rush from the base to Watford.

Although it is not the first time to take the club bus, this group of young people are still very excited, especially Alex Dovey who just scored in the game. The pass Nell sent to him was very comfortable, and he was still in an unmarked position. Even if muscle memory has been formed in training, the ball may miss.

"Wei Zi, can we stop being so sloppy?" Zhao Tai, who rarely followed the team bus, couldn't help but want to persuade Wei Xun. It's not a problem to always use the substitute lineup to attack like this. This kind of thing has happened several times, and the ship has capsized several times. You can't just throw away the fat in your mouth for the sake of the so-called face.

Wei Xun and Guardiola can definitely apply for an extension, but the two of them have never been soft-hearted, saying that it is not a matter of face at all. Wei Xun himself does not believe it, but the dead duck is stubborn.

"Brother Tai, we obviously have seven main players on the field. Wouldn't it be good to train the young players casually? The young players have not been able to play professional games, so they can't be sold at a good price. Whoever suffers in the end is not you. miser?"

There is no other legitimate reason, except to provide opportunities for newcomers, but Wei Xun feels that it is most appropriate to talk about money with Zhao Tai, and this kid will definitely give in.

Sure enough, Zhao Tai was silent for a long time, acquiescing to Wei Xun's explanation, but he persuaded Wei Xun again, "Wei Zi, let's accept it when you see it. You can't be too sloppy. We didn't lead by a little bit. I don't think you want to be relegated from the Premier League and come back with a League One title?"

Hehe, Wei Xun laughed. It was thanks to Zhao Tai who figured it out when he was relegated back to win the League One championship. In two years' time, it should become a four-tier professional league with Premier League, Championship, League One, and League Two. If you want to be downgraded two levels in a row, unless the Magpie Group withdraws its capital, it is absolutely impossible. Notts County fans can't agree to it. If you get downgraded once, you will definitely block the door and smash the leaves. How about getting downgraded twice?

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This is the second time that Notts County has come to Vicar Road Stadium this season. Compared with the tens of thousands of fans last time, the number of people present in this game is only more than 6000. Notts County and the FA Cup lost again to dispel the enthusiasm of Watford fans. Except for season ticket holders, there are very few fans in the individual visitor area.

Eight minutes before the opening game, Notts County's offensive was very strong. They won two left corner kicks and one free kick on the right side of the front field. Notts County had a good scoring rate from set kicks, but they met Watford. A player like Germany who is good at set-piece defense failed to create a threat in three set-piece attacks.

In the 10th minute of the game, Watford also won a corner kick. After the No. [-] player sent a left corner kick, Notts County defender Carvalho nodded in front of the goal. Watford The defensive midfielder got the ball before the Notts County teenager Fleury got the ball, adjusted his step and took a long shot from the top of the arc in the penalty area.

The ball was suspected to hit the arm of the "villain" Esaias. Watford players surrounded the referee and complained to Esaias for handball, but the referee refused to award a penalty kick and showed the Watford players. A yellow card.

Wei Xun, who was sitting on the bench, could see clearly that Esaias's hand had indeed touched the ball, and his arm was in an open state. Even if the referee awarded a penalty at the end, Nuo Ci County can only recognize it.

"God bless..." Seeing that the referee still didn't award a penalty after communicating with the line referee, Wei Xun breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank God..."

In fact, Guardiola on the field was also a little nervous, and he didn't want to be awarded a penalty.

Falling behind early, it is not easy to recover. Although Portsmouth and Reading have both scored a draw, as long as Notts County cannot win, the point difference will still be narrowed. There is no room for the Notts County people to relax in the slightest. The ninth team in the league has not lost the possibility of winning the championship theoretically.

A few minutes later, Hubner won the corner again for Notts County, Guardiola took the left corner, Dario Hubner took the first point in the middle of the penalty area, and chose the header. , the ball hit the outstretched right arm of the Watford centre-back. This time it was the Notts County player's turn to ask for a penalty, but the referee didn't say anything.

"Ha ha……"

Wei Xun smiled, this referee is a bit interesting, "Stefan, does this referee not like to award penalties? Or is it dazzled? I feel that each of the two teams can be awarded a penalty."

"It's all the same, it's all the same. Maybe it's because I realized that I made a mistake in my judgment and subconsciously recovered it. There is not much difference between one-to-one and zero-to-zero in the league."

Wei Xun agrees with the old Mertesacker's explanation, but Notts County's top penalty shooter, Hubnell, is competing for the top scorer in League One. Penalties are also considered goals. Hubnell Due to the limitation of the number of appearances, Seoul still needs to make persistent efforts to aspire to the crown.

No. In the 16th minute, Curtis Jr. went to the frontcourt and didn't have time to go back, so he had to do the work that the central defender should do on the spot. Unexpectedly, he really helped his teammates break Watford's goal in the frontcourt The ball, Josep Guardiola took the ball and took a long shot in front of the penalty area. Unfortunately, the angle was too straight and was easily confiscated by the Watford goalkeeper.

"Hey...", Guardiola sighed, and it was still a long time since the battle. Guardiola, who has a clear understanding of his physical condition, feels that it will definitely be more difficult to play in the Premier League next season.

Three minutes later, Watford played a quick counterattack, the defender's precise long pass, the Watford winger broke through the defense of the two Notts County teenagers in the frontcourt, and passed through the right side of the penalty area to the already in place Watford's midfielder, the latter made a direct pass after adjustment, and the "Bumblebee" player No. 3 headed the goal from the middle of the penalty area. Although the ball was slightly higher than the crossbar, it also scared the veteran Sasha into a cold sweat.

"Curtis, don't go too hard for the time being, don't take random kicks, number seven on the opposite side is fast, and the frequency of your feet is also fast, don't get hit behind..."

As an experienced goalkeeper, Sasha can see the problem of the defense at a glance. Curtis is a good guy, but he always likes to attack. Two young players, their defense is too immature and can easily be penetrated by Watford.

After the waves turned, little Curtis accepted Sasha's suggestion humbly. In the next few minutes, he contributed several good defenses, one sliding tackle and one header clearance, which was a reassurance for Sasha.

(End of this chapter)