180. Chapter 179 An unexpected start
Author: Bei Guoxia
May 8, the day of the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals.
Netherlands, Amsterdam.
The area around the Amsterdam Arena is already overcrowded.
Here today, a game that attracts worldwide attention will be held.
At around 5:30 p.m., the Ajax team arrived at the Amsterdam Arena, and the game will officially start at 7 p.m.
After the Ajax team arrived at the stadium, they first changed their jerseys and equipment, then walked out of the locker room and went to the stadium to warm up before the game.
At this time, on the other side of the field, Barcelona players were already warming up there.
Before the game, there were already a lot of fans entering the stadium.
When Lin Kedi scored a goal in the pre-match warm-up, the fans at the scene burst into cheers.
After warming up for a period of time, the two teams entered the locker room one after another.
Let’s talk about the visiting team Barcelona first.
Their captain Messi felt that he was in very good condition before the game.
When the team was about to leave for the expedition, he was also prepared to say a few words.
Let’s not mention it here for now, it’s in the home team’s locker room at this time.
All the players were very quietly preparing for the game.
Like Lin Kedi, he ties his shoelaces and stuffs his shin guards into his socks.
Then arrange it into a comfortable position.
This is Lin Kedi's own habit, just like other players also have their own pre-game habits.
For example, De Jong is sitting in his seat and listening to music with headphones on. Lin Kedi has heard it before. De Jong likes to listen to some songs that he doesn't understand. To be precise, De Jong just wants the melody.
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According to De Jong's own words: "I just want to listen to songs in a language I don't understand. If I can understand it, then I won't listen to it? What I want is to relax, and it's best if I don't understand it!"
Lin Kedi didn't understand much, but he still recommended Chinese songs to him.
De Jong is now listening to the Chinese songs recommended to him by Lin Kedi.
While listening, close your eyes and relax.
De Jong's habit before the war is to listen to music, while De Ligt just keeps shaking his legs.
While everyone was doing their own thing, Ten Hahe opened the door and came in.
Everyone heard the sound and knew that the head coach had come in.
Ten Hag didn't do much. He walked directly to the middle of the locker room, pulled the tactical board over, and started talking directly.
"The starting list is out, the opponent is playing 442, with two forwards, Messi and Suarez are at the front, but it is a two-forward, Messi will definitely be behind Suarez. In this case, our response to Messi
It will be more difficult to restrict. However, our tactics remain the same, and we still press high. We just don’t restrict Messi alone. However, we still have to do the pressing of Barcelona’s frontcourt, not only do it, but we also have to do it
Make it difficult for them and prevent them from passing the ball smoothly."
"Then it's our own offense, fast break on both wings, and defensive counterattacks. These are tactics we have practiced for two seasons. We are already very good at it. In this game, we have to show it."
"The opponent is very strong. They will definitely want to attack us from the beginning of this game, press us, and want to score first. We can't hold back. We have to fight hard. In this game, don't think about it.
Things to do in the future.”
"Okay, boys!" Ten Hag shouted.
Everyone stood up and formed a circle.
The man in the house bowed and shouted loudly: "Victory! Victory! Victory!"
The team members formed a circle and shouted: "Victory! Victory! Victory!"
Then everyone walked out of the locker room.
Standing in the player tunnel, Lin Kedi took a deep breath.
He knows that today's game is the most important game in his life so far.
Because, as long as you step over it, you will reach the Champions League final. In the football world, it is the highest honor for club competitions. Many long-established stars have never played in the Champions League final in their careers.
And now, this opportunity is right in front of us.
Won the first leg 1-0, and it was an away goal.
As long as there is a draw in this game, we can advance to the finals.
At this moment, Lin Kedi felt that his whole body was full of energy.
Get on the court.
Both sides shake hands, and then the captain chooses a side.
Ajax took the lead.
Lin Kedi stood in the center circle, head lowered, waiting for the referee's whistle.
"Beep——"
With the referee's whistle, the second leg of the 2018-2019 UEFA Champions League semi-finals officially began.
Lin Kedi turned around, kicked the ball back, and ran forward.
Since it is a blitzkrieg, it must be fast, the rhythm must be fast, and the speed must be fast.
Lin Kedi was almost sprinting towards Barcelona's backline.
Barcelona is obviously well prepared this time.
Rakitic immediately moved up and blocked Link from the right.
At this time, the ball had already reached the feet of Ziyech on the right.
Ziyech didn't care whether Rakitic was close to Lin Ke or not, he knew that the ball had to be passed.
There is no use leaving the ball on the wing if it cannot be passed.
So, a long pass.
Lin Kedi judged the landing point, ducked away from Rakitic, got the ball, and was about to break through from the front. Suddenly Rakitic approached from the side, and Vidal also came from behind. Lin Kedi was attacked from both sides.
Just when he was about to lose the ball, Lin Kedi looked up and noticed that Tadic was between the right back Roberto and Pique. Pique's attention was all on himself, so he didn't notice him at all.
There is also an Ajax player in a red and white jersey.
Therefore, Lin Kedi directly kicked off and passed the ball over the top.
He hopes Tadic can understand his passing route.
Lin Kedi was given an advance amount.
As expected, Tadic understood what he was doing. He ran forward, straightened his chest, stopped the ball, and then stepped on it to slow down the bouncing of the ball.
The ball was bouncing and it was about to enter the small penalty area.
Ter Stegen will attack immediately to get the ball.
Tadic made a decisive sliding tackle, the spikes on the soles of his feet were shining, and he kicked the ball.
"Tadic!"
"Tadic——"
The emotions of the two "Tadic" sounds were completely different, because when the latter sound was heard, the ball had already flown into the net.
Tadic couldn't even believe it when Lin Kedi rushed forward.
"The ball went in! Brother! The ball went in!"
Lin Kedi clenched his fists excitedly and hit Tadic on the shoulder.
Only then did Tadic react.
"We're 2-0? We're 2 goals ahead!"
The Ajax players gathered around.
Less than 1 minute into the game, the game was leading 1-0. This time it was really going to be stable.
"Less than 1 minute into the game, Ajax's blitzkrieg was successful. Ziyech made a pass from the wing. Lin Kedi got the ball at the front of the penalty area in the middle. He was surrounded and attacked by Rakitic and Vidal. Then Lin Kedi sent a ball
Passing the ball over the top, Tadic stopped the ball and kicked the ball into the goal. Ajax led 1-0 in this game, and the total score in the two rounds was already 2-0. Barcelona fell behind at the beginning, and now
Chapter completed!