Chapter 393 Lazio's Attack Horn
When the attack horn sounded, Lazio was still defending before, but now suddenly turned to attack.
The speed of this change was jaw-dropping!
Modric turned around without stopping the ball, and the other players who were originally facing their own goal turned around at the same time and ran forward. They didn't consider how the football would develop, and just ran towards the position they had chosen in advance!
This kind of swarming posture made Manchester United players a little confused - they didn't know how Lazio would attack. In a hurry, they had to defend, and they didn't know where to focus on defense. They could only blindly follow Lazio's football.
In addition, they were still attacking before, and a second later, they were on defense.
This kind of attack and defense conversion, Lazio can quickly adjust, but Manchester United may not be able to...
For a time, Manchester United's defense was full of loopholes, and Lazio's offense was fierce! !
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The Manchester United players who were cheering for Manchester United's counterattack before opened their mouths at this time, waiting for the TV screen, and every sound in their throats was released.
In the bar, there was only the commentary from the TV: "Lazio is counterattacking! Modric passed the ball to Ledesma. Ledesma chose to pass the ball! Balzaretti got the ball after joining in..."
His fast speaking speed gave people a more nervous feeling, and the storm was coming and the wind was full of buildings, which described this moment.
On the Lazio side, the Italian commentator spoke faster and more excitedly than the English commentator. Lazio fans kept cheering and cheering for their team through the TV.
Compared with the huge Lazio fan group today, the fans who can go to the scene to watch the game are still a drop in the bucket, so there will be many Lazio fans who can't go to the scene and can only watch the game on TV.
Despite this. The passion and enthusiasm they showed were not reduced at all compared to those Lazio fans in the stands!
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In fact, when Manchester United attacked, Ferguson realized the problem.
However, at that time, he saw that Lazio's defense was organized in a hurry, and he thought that maybe this was an opportunity?
Although he told his players to defend a 0:0 and not to think too much.
But at this time, he was thinking too much.
He thought that if we scored a goal away from home... wouldn't it be more beneficial for our defense?
So he didn't immediately yell at his players to retreat and not attack.
He didn't think that even if this attack failed. Lazio could immediately score a goal against Manchester United - Lazio's attack was not so sharp, and Manchester United's defense did not fail to this extent.
So he was not worried at first.
But now... his expression has completely changed.
He still didn't yell on the sidelines, but his expression was very solemn!
The frequency of chewing gum in his mouth also increased - this is a manifestation of his nervousness.
Because it looks like Lazio's attack is coming fiercely!
He is worried that Manchester United's goal will be lost!
If the ball is lost first, his tactical plan will fail.
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After Balzaretti received the ball, he did not continue to dribble forward, but directly passed the ball diagonally to the front of the penalty area, in the middle.
There, center forward Klose pulled out of the penalty area and retreated to receive the ball.
He received the ball, but he could not turn around, because Manchester United's main center back Vidic followed and pressed closely behind him.
Klose did not intend to turn around and enter the penalty area.
Lazio's attack rarely allows the center forward to take the ball with his back to the opponent's center back, then break into the penalty area and shoot.
Klose quickly passed the ball to Ballack.
Ballack pretended to shoot from a distance, and tricked Fletcher, who came up to defend him, into blocking the shot.
But Ballack's move was a fake. He tricked Fletcher into jumping up, flashing out of the gap, and passed the ball to the other side of the ribs.
Mario Gotze received the ball.
At the same time, Klose, who had just passed the ball back to Ballack, turned and moved forward. Rushed into the penalty area.
His action attracted the attention of Manchester United defenders.
This was obviously meant to seek cooperation with Gotze.
Klose, Ballack and Gotze are all Germans, and they are all internationals of the German national team. They are very tacit together.
It was very simple for Gotze to pass the ball to Klose who ran into the empty space...
So Vidic did not dare to neglect and followed Klose closely.
At this time Gotze passed the ball.
He turned his ankle horizontally and gently pushed the ball forward!
However, the ball was not passed to Klose, but to the front of the ribs!
Then, amid everyone's exclamations, Lazio's right back Azpilicueta rushed in. He accelerated and rushed in, leaving behind Manchester United's left back Evra who was defending him.
Then he received Gotze's pass!
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"Azpilicueta!! He is almost unguarded!!"
Amid the exclamation of the commentator, Azpilicueta chose to cross the ball.
He kicked the ball hard in front of the goal.
The speed of the ball was very fast, so fast that even a beginner goalkeeper would not be able to catch it!
Such a pass will also cause great trouble to the defenders who are returning to defend - if you want to defend with a tackle, you will only shovel the ball into your own goal, causing an own goal.
If you choose other defensive defenses, you cannot ensure that the ball is kicked out, because when you run back, you are facing your own goal, and the ball is fast, it is really difficult to make other effective defensive actions. No matter what defensive action you choose, it is very likely that the ball will be knocked into the goal guarded by Van der Sar.
What if you defend?
That's perfect, there are Lazio players behind you!
So Azpilicueta's cross made Manchester United players very uncomfortable.
They would rather Azpilicueta pass the ball up, pass it high, pass it slowly, and let the ball fly longer in the air. Manchester United's defenders can head the ball out.
In terms of competing for high balls, Manchester United's two central defenders are very confident.
But unfortunately, Azpilicueta also knows their strengths, so he passed such a ball that made them extremely uncomfortable.
This caused the two central defenders to be cautious when defending.
As a result, neither Vidic nor Rio Ferdinand could touch the ball.
And Klose and David Silva rushed to the goal, one in front and one behind!
In the end, Klose didn't touch the ball in front, and David Silva at the back hit the ball into the goal!
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"The ball went in - David Silva! David Silva! David Silva!!! He scored the first goal for Lazio! Lazio led 1:0 at home, they broke the deadlock! Will this game enter Lazio's rhythm?"
The commentator cheered.
"Although Manchester United's defense was very tight, they still showed a flaw this time! When they tried to attack, Lazio intercepted the ball. Lazio completed a beautiful and quick attack!"
"Manchester United's tactic is to defend the away game and try not to lose a goal... But now it seems that their plan is going to fail..."
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In the stands, Lazio fans jumped up from their seats, waving their fists vigorously. They stamped their feet.
The stands seemed to be shaking.
They hugged, they screamed, and they danced in ecstasy regardless of everything.
In sharp contrast to them, in the away team's audience, Manchester United fans held their heads in their hands and sat in their seats with a frustrated look on their faces.
They are all fans who understand football very well, and naturally know what it means for Manchester United to let Lazio score first...
The game after this will become difficult to play.
They are worried that Manchester United's players will lose their fighting spirit and confidence because of this goal.
That would be the worst...
Manchester United fans in front of the TV are the same as their companions who are not at the scene. David Silva, who was staring at the TV and celebrating wildly, fell silent.
Some people sighed helplessly - Manchester United was so well prepared and performed so well after the game started, but in the end Lazio scored first... Lazio is really too strong, right?
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On the sidelines, there was jubilation in front of the Lazio coaching and substitutes' benches. Everyone jumped out of their seats, hugged and cheered.
Changsheng, who was originally standing on the sidelines, also pointed to the sky with both hands and cheered for the team's goal.
Di Matteo rushed up from behind and hugged him: "Well done! Chang!"
"No, it's not me. It's them, those players. They did a great job! Robert."
Changsheng replied with a smile.
After taking the lead at home, the next game will be a little easier for Lazio.
In any case, with this goal in hand, Lazio will play more peacefully.
And as long as they relax their mentality, Lazio's combat effectiveness will increase exponentially.
Let's take a step back. Even if they can't score again after this, Lazio's 1:0 victory over Manchester United at home is better than letting Manchester United tie them here.
In the second round, Manchester United, who are one goal behind in the total score, will definitely attack at home, because they can give up attacking here, but they will never give up attacking at home. If they don't attack, they will be dead. In order to advance to the Champions League final held at Wembley Stadium, they must also attack.
As long as Manchester United attacks, Lazio has a chance.
At that time, Lazio can take a defensive counterattack.
A team like Lazio that is good at controlling the ball may be more terrifying and frightening than them pressing their opponents...
In short, David Silva's goal is enough to put Lazio in a very advantageous position. They can now enjoy the situation after leading leisurely, and then look at Manchester United with a smile to see how they solve the problem.
The problem was kicked to Lazio's opponent Manchester United like a football. (To be continued) [ ] If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. )