Ace Young Marshal

Chapter 186 Total Restraint
Suarez's goal ignites the passion at the Stade Louis II!
All the people cheered, in this bleak wind and cold rain, perhaps only Porto people would feel the biting coldness.

"Suarez volleys and scores! Monaco win at home first!
Porto tried to threaten Monaco's goal with a long pass after the opening, while Monaco adopted a tight defensive strategy in the midfield, which forced Belluski to make a mistake in this attack and was cut off by Matic. Matic instigated a quick counterattack. Suarez picked up a pass from the left side of the penalty area in front of the penalty area and formed an exquisite cooperation with Gareth Bell. Send the ball into the net after depressing the angle.

Monaco is really strong!
They not only suppressed Porto's offensive momentum, but also scored goals. Now it will be more difficult for Porto to face the game! "

Situ Yunbing didn't expect the goal to come so quickly. After all, Porto still failed to come up with a tactical play that could subvert the situation. Of course, this is also related to the strength of the players.

In the previous adjustments, Situ Yunbing allowed the full-backs to increase their attack rate, and Nkuru's awareness of defending the side was strengthened. At the same time, Perez was in the middle and Matic was in the forward position. In this way, Monaco can be extremely defensive. The earth suppresses the opponent's side attack.

Nkuru assists in defense at any time and adds a layer of protection to avoid being breakthrough by the opponent and gaining the advantage of offensive depth.

Porto's generals were in a depressed mood. The start of this must-win game was not good for them, but they had no other choice but to actively instigate the offensive after the re-kick-off.

They were able to play some offensive threats in the opening stage, but after conceding the ball, they found that the offense was once again frustrated.

As long as Rodriguez or Berluski on the wing control the ball in the front wing, they will be pressed by Modesto and Morrow. It is difficult for them to break free, so they can only seek to cooperate with teammates in the center With the cooperation of Meireles also being pressed by Matic, it may be safer to send the ball directly to the feet of Hulk or Farias.

But this made it impossible for Porto's own established tactics to be realized.

Hulk and Farias need to pass and cut to cooperate or complete a breakthrough by themselves to create a shooting opportunity after they have successfully responded in the middle of the frontcourt.

Vertonghen, Benatia, and Nkuru have contained the performance of the two very well. If the wing is in a hurry, Nkuru will help defend the wing, while Perez retreats to the center and continues to form The iron triangle system of backcourt defense.

Situ Yunbing watched the game calmly on the sidelines. Monaco methodically strangled Porto's offensive, and then launched a counterattack in an orderly manner.

Porto's tactical discipline is still relatively strong. Unlike Bordeaux, they do have a strong defensive strength in the middle of the midfield. As long as Fernando and Meireles retreat to the front of the penalty area when Monaco counterattacks, it will be difficult for Monaco to create Threats from long-range shots, and there is no major problem in their thinking of attacking based on defense today. This makes it difficult for Monaco to create a threat if the opponent does not expose obvious flaws or the players perform exceptionally well.

Gareth Bell, Falcao, Suarez, including Matic all tried long-range shots, but failed to create a fatal blow. The main reason is that the chances of long-range shots are slightly reluctant, and there is not much room for adjustment. There is no threatening range. Porto's defensive strength is higher than that of Bordeaux. There is no doubt about it.

Fortunately, it is also difficult for Porto to create a threatening offensive, and the game situation is relatively stalemate.

Ferreira had a headache on the sidelines. The technical and tactical play he arranged before the game only worked and was easily resolved by Monaco in less than 15 minutes. Now the scene is deadlocked. Monaco itself also pays attention to defense. I hope this game will at least guarantee not to lose. The strategic purpose is very clear.

Porto is very pessimistic about wanting to reverse the situation.

Towards the end of the first half, Porto tried to speed up the tempo and play a wave of continuous offensives, but they died down under the threat of Monaco's counterattack and Gareth Bale's goal in the penalty area.

It's a pity Gareth Bale's shot hit the side netting.

During the intermission, Situ Yunbing ordered the team to further strengthen the defense in the second half, and the striker position was also slightly withdrawn. If the opponent's back line does not press forward, then Monaco can control the ball in the midfield to kill the opponent.

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again. Porto took the lead in making a substitution. Brazilian defender Roque came on and replaced Sapnaru. This substitution made Situ Yunbing a little confused about the opponent's intentions.

In the first half of the game, Sapnalu strictly speaking did not make any obvious mistakes. He replaced a right back with a man who can play right back and center back. Is Porto going to change the formation?

really!

Porto changed 343 in the second half!

The left midfielder Rodriguez topped the left forward position, the left back Perea's position was premised, and Rock, Alves, and Rolando tightened the inside line on the back line.

Then Porto's style of play became more simple and rude, directly lobbing, and directly lobbing forward from the backcourt. Perea and Berluski did not push forward on the two sides. striker.

The opponent's style of play may bring confusion to Monaco's defense, but it is still impossible to directly penetrate the defense.

In the 59th minute of the game, Monaco launched a fast attack from the left. Gareth Bale dribbled the ball directly down the side to bring out the offensive depth advantage. Roque did not follow up and waited for Gareth on the penalty area line - Bell cuts across.

At this time, Gareth Bale chose to knock the ball back diagonally to Matic who plugged in later.

After the wing defense declined, even though there were two midfielders defending the front area of ​​Porto’s penalty area, the expansion of the wing space gave the Monaco midfielder space to advance and respond, and the success rate of small cooperation was also higher. high.

When Matic made a kick shot, Meireles stepped forward to press, and he passed the ball short to Gareth Bell who crossed the penalty area. Gareth Bell, who was ahead of Roque in terms of speed, was ahead of the opponent. He stretched his legs to touch the ball and moved towards the middle. Unexpectedly, the opponent stretched his legs and fell to the ground as soon as he touched the ball.

The referee's whistle sounded, Rock held his head in disbelief, and then explained to the referee with a little excitement that he had not fouled.

But on a slow-motion replay, it's clear his outstretched leg hit Gareth Bale's calf.

This penalty is not in dispute.

Gareth Bell was pulled up by Suarez, and the Monaco generals ran up to praise Bell's performance.

The anticipation of the Monaco fans in the stands of the Stade Louis II, Suarez stood in front of the penalty spot and prepared to run.

After the referee whistled, Suarez pushed the ball into the lower right corner of the goal and successfully scored the ball.

Monaco leads Porto 2-0 at home!
Ferreira looked helpless. After all, Porto is not a team with strong creativity and very fast speed. Facing Monaco's strong defense with speed and sharp knives, they were somewhat restrained!

Now they are holding onto the edge of the cliff with one hand, and they may fall into the abyss at any time!

Porto can only strengthen the offensive. At this time, Situ Yunbing chose to make a substitution.

Falcao didn't perform much today. Monaco's lack of offensive creativity was reflected when the opponent's back line was lagging behind, but the current score was safe enough. Situ Yunbing wanted to contain the opponent's offensive rather than Take advantage of the trend and score more goals for the opponent.

Witsel came off the bench to replace Falcao in the 65th minute of the game.

Monaco strengthened the defense on the right, forcing Porto to attack from Berluski's side, but because Gareth Bale is always the most threatening point of attack for Monaco's counterattack, Porto dare not attack too aggressively on this side .

Situ Yunbing looked indifferent on the sidelines, unmoved by the stalemate of the situation. Monaco's offensive threat is slightly reduced now, while Porto is directly pressed in the backcourt and cannot move!
It may not be appropriate to use comprehensive suppression, but comprehensive restraint is very in line with the current situation.

Hulk kept running in the frontcourt without doing anything. The ball flying from the backcourt was too long, resulting in a long flight time, which gave the Monaco defenders enough time to adjust. Even if Hulk could grab the football landing point, But it is also difficult to control the ball under his feet, and it becomes unrealistic to play the ball for Farias.

The number of shots of the two teams is declining rapidly, even for as long as 10 minutes, neither side has formed a shot, the football is flying around in the sky, Monaco is relatively cautious, and consumes the opponent without a chance, and occasionally wants to try a kick It doesn't matter if you shoot from a long distance.

Now Monaco can definitely afford it.

Perhaps the neutral fans will feel that the game has entered garbage time, but the Monaco fans sang loudly in the rain.

Sometimes the game is like this, not every minute or every game will be wonderful. When the stakes are at stake, Monaco and Porto can't be proud.

When the game came to 80 minutes, Situ Yunbing made another substitution, Adriano came on the field to replace Matic, Witsel moved to the middle, Monaco changed its tactics and retreated to defend against counterattack!
The counterattack only hits the two wings.

Ferreira on Porto's side is quite envious of Situ Yunbing. At least Monaco still has someone to replace, and Porto's side can only have a main lineup at best.

Guarin came on to replace Farias, and Porto tried to enhance the ability to advance in the midfield, but the effect was not good.

In the last 10 minutes of the game, Monaco's performance did not decline at all, and repeatedly disintegrated the opponent's offensive. Porto also withstood Monaco's two threatening counterattacks, but they failed to score.

The final game ended with 2:0!

When the final whistle sounded, the Monaco generals raised their arms and roared to the sky!

Situ Yunbing, who directed the game from the sidelines and maintained a serious posture throughout the game, also showed a sunny smile.

Monaco should already have a ticket to the round of 16, barring Chelsea's away defeat to Atletico Madrid.

(End of this chapter)