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Chapter 72 Going Against the Trend

Facing the ever-shrinking encirclement, Zhou Tiancheng supported Gerrard with his body, and stepped on the ball firmly like a magnet under his feet. Although it was a bit difficult, he still calmly protected the ball. At the same time, he scanned the audience without blind spots, observing A possible route to the ball.

Slomka was very anxious on the sidelines and kept shouting: Close to Zhou, close to him!

But the scene was too noisy, which completely covered his voice. Slomka reminded the players with gestures that at this time, it is necessary to resolutely implement the established tactics.

But the trouble now is that Liverpool's small-scale circular defense is too ingenious, and almost all the surrounding points that can respond to the ball are blocked.

Of course Zhou Tiancheng knew in his heart that it wouldn't work if it went on like this. No way, if you don't gamble, the result is already doomed.

Since teammates can't count on it, they can only rely on themselves.

Fight!

Zhou Tiancheng arched his back, pushed away Gerrard who was hanging on his body first, then turned around 270 degrees on the spot, and at the same time knocked the ball back with his heel, directly from Mascherano and Aaron The combination of Soso's defensive position leaks the ball.

Zhou Tiancheng's series of amazing personal operations made Ao go to the Schalke Stadium to burst into fierce cheers instantly. He Wei and his commentator partner Xu Yang shouted at the same time in the Beijing studio: Oh my god! Turn around, the ball is over!

Mascherano also reacted very quickly. When Zhou Tiancheng was about to wipe him and complete his turn, he cut Zhou Tiancheng's waist with his palm, causing Zhou Tiancheng to stumble and fall to the ground. But at the same time Rakitic had already caught up and got the ball. The Dutch referee Kupels glanced at the scene and continued to run in the attacking direction.

Javier Mascherano's attack on Zhou is very bad! But the attack is good, the game continues! Zhou has passed the entire midfield line of Liverpool, Ivan Rakitic took the ball forward, this is Sha Erke's chance!

During the sprint with the ball, Rakitic observed that Altintop had thrown off the slower Hyypia,

Having reached the right side of the penalty area, he didn't hesitate at all, and directly aimed at Altintop's running position and gave a penetrating through ball. However, Rakitic's handling of the pass is still slightly worse than Zhou Tiancheng's. The lead is a bit large, and Altintop's sprint speed can't keep up. Liverpool goalkeeper Dudek quickly confiscated the ball.

The home fans sighed to each other, it is a pity to miss such an opportunity, but then they cheered again - after Schalke's attack was over, Kupels walked directly in front of Mascherano, He just added a yellow card warning to Zhou Tiancheng.

He Wei said with a slightly excited tone: The referee is aware of the details. This yellow card will definitely bring hidden dangers to the defense of Liverpool's three midfielders. Mascherano can only blame himself. It is absolutely impossible for such an action to escape the referee's attention. Fayan, if you want people not to know, unless you do nothing.

As Rakitic ran back to the midfield position, he lowered his head and reflected that he should not miss such an opportunity. A familiar voice of encouragement suddenly came from my ear: Ivan, you did a good job.

Rakitic raised his head, and Zhou Tiancheng walked beside him, but Rakitic didn't know how to answer the question now. Zhou Tiancheng's beautiful 1v3 created an offensive opportunity because he was not good at passing the ball , becoming anticlimactic.

Zhou Tiancheng didn't care much: This is just the beginning, there are many opportunities, you will come closer to me later, and the focus will be to break through from the right side of the midfield.

The right side of the midfield is Mascherano's defensive area.

No need for Zhou Tiancheng to say anything, Rakitic understood in seconds. A defensive player with a yellow card is the key target.

Liverpool's offensive in the away game is simple and direct. Gerrard and Harvey Alonso both have good long-passing skills. When they reach the frontcourt, they rely entirely on the personal abilities of the two strikers Babel and Torres to solve the problem.

Both are speed players. Benitez's tactical arrangement seems to be a passive defensive choice, but in fact he has hidden murderous intentions. He specially arranged two forwards with first-class skills and strong impact to target the weaknesses of Schalke's two tall central defenders.

However, in the opening ten minutes, Schalke's defense has no worries for the time being. Neuer is also in excellent form today, frequently attacking in a large area, making up for the defensive loopholes behind the two central defenders. Torres and Babel fought fiercely, rushing up several times to get ahead of Neuer, but Neuer used his body as a sandbag and did not hesitate to confront his opponent head-on. Anyway, the goalkeeper is absolutely protected in the penalty area. As long as the ball can be protected, the opponent has nothing to do, the big deal is to hang some color on his body.

But will Neuer care about this level of competition?

As long as you can win, it doesn't matter any price, you can do whatever you want!

The state of Zhou Tiancheng and Neuer is gratifying. Although Schalke does not have any offense that directly threatens the goal, the advantages are accumulated a little bit. After all, the opponent is Liverpool, a team that can reverse three goals behind in the Champions League final , the ability to resist pressure is also top-notch, Schalke needs to continue to pressurize a little bit, and finally can complete the winning blow.

According to what He Wei said, the key to Schalke's suppression of opponents is still inseparable from Zhou Tiancheng.

After being surrounded at the beginning of the game, Zhou Tiancheng knew in his heart that he had to be more active, have a wider range of activities, and act more decisively, so as to tear a gap before the opponent formed a partial blockade!

In the 15th minute, Rakitic dribbled the ball on the left side of the center circle arc and was intercepted by Harvey Alonso. Give it to Zhou Tiancheng.

After Zhou Tiancheng got the ball, he unexpectedly started to increase and made a breakthrough in the middle.

Dangerous! Steven Gerrard, go up and stop him! Sky Sports commentator Bob Clem's expression changed immediately when he saw Zhou Tiancheng start.

Gerrard and Mascherano approached immediately, but Zhou Tiancheng directly strode the ball out three meters, and then relied on his physical fitness to withstand the pull of the two hands, directly killing a middle field corridor.

Ah! Good shot, Zhou Tiancheng is very strong!

Liverpool's bullying three-for-one in the opening game really drove Zhou Tiancheng into a rage. In fact, he could distribute the ball to his teammates on both sides, which would be more beneficial to the situation, but he chose to do it himself.

You have to teach the other party a lesson, so you don't dare to be so unscrupulous.

Zhou Tiancheng dribbled forward all the way, and Liverpool's three midfielders chased after him. In the middle, he changed direction and passed the left wing back Biscuit Aurelio, and dribbled the ball all the way to the edge of the penalty area. Carragher and Zhou Tiancheng directly kicked the ground and swung their legs. Carragher immediately made a leg extension block, but this time he was fooled cleanly. It's just a feint.

Zhou Tiancheng directly changed to cut inside and entered the penalty area at the moment Carragher was knocked down.

Haha! A dragon! Zhou Tiancheng knows that there are tigers in the mountains, so he goes to the mountains! Against the enemy's siege, he goes against the trend, his ability is too strong! He Wei exclaimed.

Xu Yang added from the side: Zhou Tiancheng's choices always give people a sense of confidence. Even if such an absolutely unreasonable breakthrough is placed on him, we can only say that a man of high skill is bold.

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