King's Landing Nottingham

Chapter 496 Defensive Counterattack, Safety First
Chapter 496 Defensive Counterattack, Safety First
While Wei Xun and Prince Charles were taking action, Notts County, which was secretly hated by several relegation teams in the fourth round of the FA Cup in the [-] season, finally stopped going its own way. Guardiola did not continue to rotate. The main players in excellent condition all played the game.

"Fack! Knowing the main force in the cup game, the league can release water. Notts County is not a son of man!"

"That's right, is this something that people do?"

Fans from all walks of life complained frantically in forums and live broadcast rooms. Obviously, they were not satisfied with Guardiola's "concession".

Two veteran players, Overmars and Rivaldo, Drogba, Ronaldinho and Xavi Alonso made their starting debut. The goalkeeper who made a mistake in the last round of the league, Benjamin Foster, continued to start amidst a lot of scolding.

Guardiola still trusts him a lot. This is a battle for the young man to rebuild his confidence. If Benjamin Foster is firmly pressed on the bench because of a single mistake, the England boy's career will probably be ruined.

For this group of believers in Jesus, Wei Xun also gave Foster a good fortune before the game:

Benjamin Foster is wearing it today, but the gloves given to him by Notts County goalkeeping coach Colin are neither new nor old.

Coach Colin said that this is the glove he has worn for more than ten games, and it feels much better than the brand new ones.

What's going on today, I can't lose the ball anymore, otherwise, where will I put my face?

The head coach of Blackburn can be regarded as an expert in judging the situation. In this game, he didn't want to win at all. With a lineup of half substitute and half main force, plus the [-] position, it seemed that he was preparing to shrink back and defend.

Maybe it's just that they don't want the team to lose too badly in the fourth round of the FA Cup. After all, this is a home game, so there must be an explanation to the diehard fans.

Although Notts County is the top team in the league, and the upstarts in the Premier League who are not far behind against several giants, if you lose five or six goals at home, Blackburn fans are not willing to accept it.

No matter how the team is, we can scold him, but others can't scold him!

In the hearts of these die-hard fans, their teams and idols cannot be commented on by others!
The referee of this game is Kintner, an old acquaintance of the Notts County Club. This is a referee who has a strong affection for the Notts County Club:
Every time he went to the Meadow Lane Stadium to enforce the law, Kintner returned with a rewarding experience. It did not involve accepting bribes, and it made people feel extremely comfortable in their hands.

When he usually enforces Notts County games, some [-]-[-] kicks, there is a kind of power deep in his heart, pushing himself in the direction of Notts County, but the group of people in charge of the referee committee are all I don't know.

In fact, Kintner may not come to this game, but there is a line referee who is regarded as a junior of his sports academy. It is the first time to officiate the FA Cup match today, and everyone has come to look for him. He has to come to take care of the opponent. .

Although it is a capitalist country, there are still places where people need to be respected.

As soon as the game started, the inner game awareness of both sides was revealed. Notts County was the main attacker, and Blackburn huddled near the penalty area. Unless it was a particularly good counterattack opportunity, the Blackburn defender chose to clear the siege.

Defensive counterattack, safety first.

The Notts County players seemed to be interested in their game opponents today. The ball possession rate was scary, but they just didn't rush to shoot and insisted on passing the ball into the goal.

Until No. 305 minutes, the visiting team Notts County played the short pass coordination that the players wanted, and successfully penetrated Blackburn's defense with three passes and two leads.

Lichtsteiner sent a cross from the right, and Drogba, who had thrown off the defense, rushed over and aimed at the boxy area ahead. Blackburn goalkeeper Brad had already misjudged the direction.

"Fake..."

The old Leeds United player Michael Gray saw that Notts County was about to score a goal, and he swears. This simple England defender chose to block the ball with his hands.

"call……"

"It's over!"

The Blackburn fans in the east stand gasped. They might be sentenced to a penalty kick, and a player might be sent off.

Michael Gray is the pinnacle of the team's defense. If he is gone, Blackburn's defense may be even more blocked than in the first 35 minutes.

The matter is very clear. After the line referee reminded, the referee Kintner went to the sidelines and had a brief discussion with the line referee and the fourth official, and then awarded the Notts County club a penalty.

In addition, Gray's red card did not escape.

Blackburn fans are praying that goalkeeper Brad can use his brave performance to prove that he is still alive, and it is best to get God's favor, so that Gray's red card is meaningful.

"God, please bless Brad, bless Blackburn!"

Michael Gray stood at the entrance of the player tunnel, where he could see the penalty kick process, and prayed devoutly. He was expecting Brad to save this penalty kick!
Ronaldinho, the No. [-] penalty shooter of the Notts County Club, personally took the penalty kick, but the goalkeeper Brad still didn't judge the correct direction of the ball's flight.

This guy is really old.

With one less player and one goal behind, many Blackburn fans chose to leave during the intermission.

It's not that they are too pessimistic, it's just that the reality makes them have to choose to succumb, it's better not to face the pain, now that they are leaving the field, their memory is only a shot of losing to Notts County, which is very good.

Perhaps in their hearts, they also thought that Blackburn would also be beaten in the second half.

In the 67th minute of the second half, Notts County attacked from the right again. The Blackburn defender made a header to clear the siege, and Didier Drogba followed up with a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.

After the ball bounced off the ground, it still flew into the net. Goalkeeper Brad rushed to the ball quickly this time, but his fingertips were still a hair away from the ball.

The Blackburn head coach's trust in him has dropped to a freezing point. In the next game, the 35-year-old goalkeeper will probably be squeezed to the bench.

Seven minutes later, Notts County changed three players. Blackburn took this opportunity to send a 7-degree cross.

One to two!

The overall performance of this summer's new aid is still very strong. In Leicester City, he has become accustomed to this defensive and counterattack style of play.

In today's game, he seemed to feel like a fish in water, but it's a pity that Notts County's defender is too strong, and his brilliance was also covered up.

It was nothing to be scored by Blackburn. The Notts County players quickly regrouped and firmly controlled the initiative of the game in their own hands.

The long half-court offense and defense was really boring, and the few fans of the home team started to retreat, otherwise there would be a traffic jam again.

At the end of the game, Dutch striker Van Persie, who came off the bench, received a through pass from the top of the arc from Overmars on the left side of the penalty area, and then completely released his loneliness.

After Van Persie stopped the ball, he took advantage of the situation to dunk a Blackburn defender, switched to his left foot to shoot, and finally took a near-perfect curve ball, and the ball flew steadily into the net.

Black himself didn't expect the team's goalkeeper Brad to save the ball. What's the difference between being the background board twice or the background board three times?

Three to one!

Notts County seal the victory!

"cut……"

"Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go, I'm so happy, really, I thought I could tie the score, but with a little effort, the score will be opened again. Strength is strength, and you can't accept it." ..."

"Yeah yeah……"

Many Blackburn fans still had sad expressions on their faces and frowned slightly, but they still accepted the result in their hearts. It is not a shame to lose to Notts County, which is number one in the league, one to three, haha.

The Blackburn coach, who has been tense for the whole game, is also thinking at this time. If half of the main players play defensive counterattacks, they can play like this with Notts County. If they are in the league, they also play May [-]. Does it have a great chance of winning against the opponent?
Want it!

…………Dividing line…………

Thanks to my brothers for recommending tickets and monthly tickets. Every time I honestly feel that I am on a single machine, there are brothers who give me help in a timely manner, thank you!
(End of this chapter)