Vol 2 Chapter 238: AC Milan in desperation

"I really didn't touch him."
Tang Zheng tried his best to explain to the head referee that he just learned from coach Klopp that if he got a yellow card in this game, he would be suspended for the next Champions League game.
He knows his importance to the team, so he controls his emotions as much as possible.
Remember to play in the river bed. In the first round of the 2008 Libertadores Cup quarter-finals, facing Fluminense was to get the third yellow card of the Libertadores Cup of the season, which missed the key second round contest, resulting in a guest river bed 0 : 1 lost to Fluminense, eliminated by scoring fewer goals away.
Could this happen again?
Head referee Damian Skomina was very sure of his penalty. While taking a pen from his chest pocket to record the number of Tang Zheng on the yellow card, he also said his basis for the penalty: "Your right elbow really hit In the opponent ’s head, I ’m pretty sure. "
"I was a natural movement to keep my body balanced. I didn't hit it. You don't believe you can watch the slow-motion playback." Tang Zheng pointed to the huge LCD screen at Westfalun Stadium.
Hearing this, the referee Damian Skomina's patience was exhausted, and his complexion fell: "The last time I told you, I saw very clearly!"
Captain Kyle realized that Tang Zheng's emotions might have come up, he quickly pushed away Tang Zheng, exposed the captain's armband of his left arm tightly to the referee, and pressed the referee.
Although the referee's punishment cannot be recovered, at least it can make him relatively cautious in the next game.
At this time, the live guide also gave slow motion playback.
Through the analysis of multiple lenses, Tang Zheng did indeed swing out the right elbow, but whether he hit Ibrahimovic or not, the lens did not explain clearly.
It was not until the switch of the sixth lens that Tang Zheng's innocence was proved.
Tang Zheng jumped higher than Ibrahimovic. He jumped high and pushed the ball out. It was not the elbow but the shoulder that hit Ibrahimovic's head.
It is possible that the referee could not see clearly what happened between the electro-optical flint, and his position is not good.
German sky commentator Marcel Leif suddenly realized the importance of this yellow card: "Tang has eaten two yellow cards in the last seven Champions League games. This yellow card is his third yellow card this season. If Dortmund advances to the quarterfinals, he will miss the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. "
"The referee's decision is really open to question. This yellow card will make Tang Zheng absent from Dortmund's next UEFA Champions League match. Of course, the prerequisite is that Dortmund can stabilize the current situation and win the final game to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals.
Central 5 commentator He Wei also holds his own opinion on the referee's penalty.
"Don doesn't need to say more about the importance of Dortmund. I think once Dortmund advances to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, they will have trouble, because it is not easy to enter the team of the quarter-finals." British Sky commentator Andy Gray said.
Dortmund head coach Klopp was excited on the sidelines, because no one knew more about Tang Zheng's importance to the team.
Now the team leads by one goal at home, the total score is expanded to two goals, and it is only a matter of time to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League this season.
There are no weak players in the Champions League, and no matter which opponent is drawn at that time, the opponents in the quarter-finals are not easy to deal with. If Tang Zheng is lost, it will be a disaster!
Fortunately, assistant coach Jericho Bovac did not stand in front of the coach seat. He and fitness coach Oliver Bartlett dragged Klopp back to his coach seat, and also apologized to the fourth official.
The live director sharply captured this shot and played it in a subsequent dead ball opportunity.
Marcel Leif shook his head and said: "Juergen Klopp is a character coach. He was a little emotional when Tang innocent got a yellow card, but he has to be a bit impulsive, if not an assistant coach reacts quickly, missed the Champions League Not only is Tang in the quarter-finals, it is also possible to add a head coach. "
Tang Zheng, who received a yellow card, was out of control. He then assisted Ibrahimovic with a ball to shovel it out of the sideline.
This time the AC Milan players can't do it anymore. Tang Zheng's defensive moves are very big, and he has a yellow card on his back. Most AC Milan players have very rich game experience.
How can I miss this opportunity?
Their emotional complaints, hope the referee to give Tang Zheng personal second yellow card in this game.
Tang Zheng is very important to Dortmund, as the enemy is the most clear.
If Tang Zheng is sent off, then AC Milan has a good chance to reverse the defeat on the road, thus obtaining the chance to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League this season!
But the referee didn't mean to give the card, even the warning was not given, indicating that this was an ordinary confrontation.
Captain Kyle realized that Tang Zheng's emotions seemed overdone. He turned and grabbed Tang Zheng's elbow, and said quickly: "Don, don't be impulsive, be calm! You are not like this at ordinary times."
Actually, when the referee just sounded his whistle, he regretted it, so he nodded his head and expressed his understanding.
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Head coach Klopp came to the side and wanted to remind Tang Zheng to keep his head clear, but this job captain Kyle did, he was happy to return to the coach seat and take the nutrition passed by fitness coach Oliver Bartlett. Drink, take a sip.
In the past half an hour, he also consumed a lot of physical energy, now it is time to add some nutrition.
Although Tang Zheng calmed down quickly, AC Milan players still hoped to find a breakthrough from him to get a chance to equalize.
It was only the result that made them feel very disappointed. Tang Zheng's defensive action was quick, accurate and ruthless, and he did not give AC Milan players a chance.
Even Dortmund almost got a chance to fight back quickly because of Tang Zheng's excellent defense.
If it is not Kuba's misjudgment of the game situation, the chance of passing the ball out of Dortmund as early as possible is better.
The game entered into a state of stalemate again, and the forces of both sides gathered in the middle, and no one could help anyone.
Behind the Milan is hoping to score as soon as possible to equalize the score, so as to retain hope for the promotion to the Champions League quarterfinals.
Results When referee Damian Skomina blew the whistle at the end of the first half, the score remained at 1: 0
Dortmund leads AC Milan.
At the same time, Munich Allianz Arena.
The scoreboard showed 4: 0, Bayern Munich led the visiting Basel with four goals at home and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Champions League this season.
In Dortmund's side, there was still some suspense in the second half.
There are still forty-five minutes in the second half. AC Milan is a very resilient team. No one would dare to pack their tickets. They will not make two consecutive goals in the remaining forty-five minutes.
Therefore, Klopp said the most problem during the halftime break is to strengthen the pressure on AC Milan players and reduce their pass success rate. At the same time, from the defense to the offense, the football must be handed over to Tang Zheng first, followed by It's Kendoan.
Finally, Clopra spoke with Tang Zheng alone.
"Tang, I hope you do n’t have too much burden in your heart. The Champions League knockout is two rounds at home and away, and the prerequisite for your cumulative yellow card suspension is that we will advance to the quarterfinals of the Champions League." Klopp said on the shoulder of Tang Zheng : "Trust your teammates, they are great!"
"I know this." Tang Zheng nodded firmly, then gave Klopp a hug: "We must be Dortmund to advance to the quarterfinals!"
"Yes!"
The second half changed sides, and neither side made adjustments to the first half.
It seems that, whether it is Klopp or Allegri, they choose to believe the players on the court and make relevant changes when the situation develops.
AC Milan's offensive player's attack success rate has been declining under the active pressure of Dortmund players. There is simply no way to organize an effective attack.
Emanuelson performed well during Ajax, but he did not have many opportunities to play in AC Milan, so it is very difficult to expect him to play the role of veteran Seedorf in this relatively difficult game.
Unable to find a way, Allegri chose to make substitution adjustments.
The game experienced Pato replaced the gradually lost Salaway, maintaining the speed of the offensive side while increasing the scoring ability in the frontcourt.
Compared to Salaway, Pato's speed and shooting ability are stronger.
It ’s just that Allegri did n’t think that Dortmund did n’t give AC Milan offensive players too much time to take the ball. Whether it was Emmanuelson or Robinho, their pass was under the active running of Dortmund Passing is very difficult, especially into the 30-meter area.
Ibrahimovic is like a bare-bones commander, stuck in the deadly area of ​​Dortmund, but Ibrahimovic without football at his feet is a tiger without teeth, which can't pose any threat at all.
Westphalia Lun stadium's Champions League game atmosphere is still fanatical, the home team Dortmund is reducing the passing rate of the away team, while its own offensive number is also increasing.
Is disappointing that the offensive success rate has not come up.
Klopp was thinking, should he adjust the offensive right?
Kuba's game status has dropped significantly, perhaps using Royce is a better choice.
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In the 60th minute, Royce replaced Kuba.
AC Milan also made the second substitution adjustment for the game. Allegri stood beside the fourth official and kept telling K. Boateng.
With K. Boateng playing, AC Milan's four-three-two formation became a four-three-three formation.
Pato and Robinho left and right, replacing K. Boateng who played Emmanuelsen to play a midfield position.
Regarding the adjustment of Allegri, the Italian national television commentator was not surprised, but he was a little worried: "Has half an hour left in the game. Is it too early for the change of Massimiliano Allegri? What? The midfielder itself does not have the advantage, and now replaces Emmanuelson. Can Nocerino and Van Bommel alone withstand the offensive of Dortmund at home? "
A series of questions, AC Milan fans in front of the TV listening to the brave heart.
In fact, his worries are based on certain grounds.
And Dortmund's subsequent attack also verified his point of view.
Tang Zheng and Jing Doan returned to the position, K Boateng's position is more advanced than Emmanuelson, so that he and Nocerino, Van Bommel pulled longer position.
Van Bommel is very old. Now he relies on playing experience to play football. The range of activities is very small, which means that all the work of sweeping around is handed to Nocerino.
But can he complete the sweeping work?
The answer is naturally no.
Most of Dortmund's players on the field are young, but their tactical literacy is very high, and their skills are not weak. AC Milan, who eats the old capital, has no chance of breathing after Royce played.
Not to mention to strengthen the offense, and strive to equalize the score.
Allegri walked back and forth in the coaching area of ​​the visiting team, looking very nervous.
Dortmund coach Klopp is not much better, now this time is quite critical.
If AC Milan accidentally equalizes the score, the game is out of control.
Momentum is invisible and intangible, but it has a crucial influence on the game.
A few minutes have passed since the game, the live director suddenly switched shots while the scene was relatively dull, and Clopra said what Sven Bender was saying, like the last ding before the game.
Many commentators have speculated about the adjustments that Dortmund will make.
Sven Bender is a defensive midfielder with little effect on the offensive end. Then his playing means that Klopp is to strengthen the team's defense.
Who do you change?
Does replace the offensive player or adjust the position?
Who to replace will define the keynote for Dortmund's remaining game ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Finally, Tang Zheng's post-insertion shot hit the blocked Van Bommel and the bottom line was ejected. Revealed.
Sven Bender replaced Gondoan.
This ... is to strengthen the offense!
Sven Bend's defensive ability and coverage area are stronger than Jing Doan, his playing is undoubtedly equal to the liberation of Tang Zheng.
In fact, Allegri even hopes that Sven Bender will replace Goetze or Lewandowski, so he can signal the team to increase its offensive strength.
Right now, we can only bite the bullet and take great risks.
The game is adjusted and developed according to the paper. Sven Bend's playing greatly liberated Tang Zheng, and he can free up more time to participate in the attack.
Van Bommel and Nocerino could not cope with it at all, and K. Boateng had to come back to assist in the midfield defense.
That's it, the game came in the seventy-five minutes
Dortmund kicked the ball very highly. Dortmund fans at Westfalun Stadium exploded with greater energy, cheering waves higher than waves.
Still scored at 1: 0, Dortmund leading.
AC Milan want to reverse Dortmund to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, the first thing to do is to ensure that they scored two goals without losing the ball.
Only in this way can the total score be equalized and enter overtime.
However, there is little time left, and there is not much time left for AC Milan.
Allegri had the last card left. He hesitated whether to adjust the defense or increase the offense.
Because AC Milan is now in a desperate situation!