Chapter 623: Quarterfinals

This narrator took the pulse for QPR and was quite accurate.
Simeone also knows where the team's problems lie, but he can only adjust after the intermission.
Fortunately, Galatasaray also slackened after the lead. In the next 10 minutes of the first half, they did not launch an offensive, but began to defend carefully.
If they attack, they will find that QPR, which looks like a strong lineup, is fragile at this time, and they have a chance to score another goal.
But the game didn't.
Galatasaray missed the opportunity to expand his lead, while QPR entered the locker room and got a respite.
Simone immediately adjusted the team. The personnel does not need to change much for the time being, mainly because the functions of each player need to be adjusted.
Fernandinho is full-time defender against Sneijder, Pogba's retreat should take into account more defensive tasks; when Ricardo was stared to death by Mello, Naingeran and Pogba should go to the right The ball allows Neymar to give full play to his technical advantages and disrupt his opponent's defense.
The only substitution that Simeone made was the replacement of the young player Icardi, replacing Klose!
At this time, he does not need Klose's experience, but needs Icardi's impulse!
From the beginning of the second half, QPR launched a fierce high position.
The leading Galatasaray will definitely not attack. QPR needs to attack and needs the ball, so it can only be grabbed!
At this time, the role of Icardi was highlighted. After all, Icardi was young and physically fit. He spared no effort to run. Although he couldn't grab the ball himself, he could make the other party go wrong and create a steal for his teammates. opportunity!
In the 53rd minute of the game, Eboue returned the ball to the goalkeeper. The pass was slightly lighter. Icardi was sprinting at a speed of 100 meters. Muslera could only rush the ball to the sideline. But did not kick the ball far. Neymar stopped the ball in his chest and wiped Riella along with the ball. He continued to run into the penalty area with the ball.
The defenders of Galatasaray immediately returned to defense, Neymar was hit by Kaya, stumbled and took the ball a few more steps, passing the ball to the goal.
But he tried too hard, Icardi did not touch the ball, and goalkeeper Muslaila did not touch the ball.
Ricardo couldn't get the ball at the later point. He turned around and ran a few steps, only catching up with the football when he was about to leave the penalty area. With his back to Eboue, he flicked the ball first, then set the ball to the bottom line. A high ball pass from the back of the air.
Icardi jumped high in the middle and hit the ball accurately, the football refracted and flew towards the goal.
Muslaila failed to make a contribution, he hurriedly saved, but failed to save his fate!
"Icardi's Goalllllll! This is the teenager's first Champions League goal! He only played 2 times in Sampdoria last season and scored 1 goal. No one expected that he would suddenly come to QPR Outbreak! He was once abandoned by La Masia and found his place in QPR! "
Icardi was very excited. He jumped at Ricardo and hugged Ricardo in his ears. "Thank you, Captain!"
Ricardo patted his head: "Good job, I am very optimistic about you. Sooner or later you can get the best shooter."
"Unless you retired, or we are not in the same league," Icardi said nicely.
The lad really speaks ... no wonder he can abduct Wanda to London.
Fortunately, he already has Wanda, otherwise Ricardo would not dare sign him.
After returning a goal, QPR did not stop the attack.
They also need a goal to reach the quarterfinals.
Galatasaray flinched and began to fight back. A long pass from Sneijder launched a counterattack, Drogba made a transfer, and the demon front Yilmaz assaulted, which was their usual routine.
However, Fernandinho strengthened his closeness to Sneijder, making Sneijder unable to easily pass the ball; the back line also tightened the defense of Ilmatz.
So although Galatasaray's counterattack was impressive, it did not cause a deadly threat.
Instead, QPR frequently threatened the opponent's goal.
After intentionally shifting the offensive focus to the right, Neymar gradually became active. Although his physical confrontation ability needs to be strengthened, with his excellent foot skills, he can often make breakthroughs and send passes.
And Icardi is very good at grabbing points, and has made Muslera busy.
Especially in the 71st minute, Neymar made a low pass from the sideline. Ikaldi followed up with a shot from the middle, hit the ball on Musela's leg, bounced to the crossbar and returned to the penalty area. Quickly clear the ball, otherwise the consequences are unimaginable.
Despite only 71 minutes left, QPR played impatiently. They are full of confidence. Last season, they could do wonders. This season, there is no reason for them to be crushed on Galatasaray.
At this time, Simone replaced Pogba with De Braune to sort out the offense.
The appearance of De Braun makes QPR's frontcourt more creative.
Just two minutes after his appearance, he nearly assisted Ricardo to break the goal.
At that time, he turned his back to the goal and took the ball. He suddenly turned around and sent a straight plug. Ricardo leaned in from the sideline. Facing the last defender Kaya, Ricardo made a bull tail to successfully escape, and then shot from a small angle. ~ EbookFREE.me ~ But Muslera was very focused, she sank quickly and blocked the ball with her feet.
In the 78th minute, it was De Braun again. After pulling the ball to the right, he sent a straight plug forward. Neymar inserted it at a high speed and got the ball near the bottom line. After the buckle came back, he passed the ball with his left foot.
Icardi made a nod in front and threw the ball, and the football came into the net.
"Icardi Goalllllll! This guy has a fantastic night, and he scored twice on such an important stage! Facts have shown that Ricardo and Marotta have a good eye and they have done in these two seasons The decision of the buyer is mostly proved to be unique! Who can think of a teenager who made 2 goals and scored 1 goal in the Serie B last season?
"With more than ten minutes left, QPR must now focus on defense. If this score is maintained, they will advance smoothly to the next round!"
"Every step taken, QPR is making history. For the first time in history, they have entered the Champions League, and for the first time in history, they have entered the Champions League knockout. Now they are about to enter the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in history!"
When it comes to defense, QPR is really not afraid of anyone. Simone, who has spent many years in Serie A, has a wealth of defensive experience. Although his defensive system for the team is not as good as the orthodox Italian chain defense, it is not far behind.
And QPR's ball control skills are also growing, and they can pass the time with skilled ball control.
In the last ten minutes or so, Galatasaray strove to attack aggressively, but the ball was always tightly controlled at the feet of QPR without giving them too many opportunities.
As Drogba kicked into the stands, the referee whistled three times to signal the end of the game.
QPR entered the Champions League quarterfinals!