Chapter 61 King versus King (Part 2)

Loftus Road Stadium has become a sea of ​​joy, and Rangers' goal before the end of the first half put the home fans in a good mood.

They have not conceded more than one goal per game this season, and many games are often won 1:0 or 2:0.

Especially the opponent, Sheffield United's popular forward Li Mo, did not get any good opportunities throughout the first half, which made the Rangers fans even more proud.

At this time, Li Mo, who was sitting in the locker room, was still in a relatively calm mood.

He didn't think Speed's pregame tactics were wrong.

Aiming at the opponent's midfielder and strangling Taarabt, he and Vardy wait for an opportunity to counterattack. Can this tactic be wrong?

The goal conceded in the first half can only be said to have been succeeded by the opposing superstar's tactics.

This is very common in football matches.

Now, when Speed ​​deployed new tactics, almost all the Sheffield United players looked towards Li Mo.

They are going to attack in the second half, and whether they can equalize the score as soon as possible depends on Li Mo's state today.

Matthew Lowton will switch positions with Stephen Quinn in the second half to clean up the swing midfielder and mark Taarabt.

In the transition between offense and defense, how to pass the ball to Li Mo as quickly as possible and how to increase the number of attacks, this is the problem that Speed ​​has to solve now.

Everyone was in a good mood, not very depressed. After all, they were facing the first team in the league. Falling behind by one goal at halftime was not a big deal.

However, this game can also be regarded as a test of Sheffield United's current strength. Everyone wants to attack and fight to see how far they can push Queens Park Rangers.

When the Sheffield United players returned to the field at the end of the halftime break, Rangers head coach Neil Warnock watched them talking and laughing, secretly surprised.

He thought that Sheffield United's players would have solemn faces and would gather together to encourage them. He even thought that after adjusting in the midfield, they would play full of fighting spirit and passion.

But he didn't expect that Sheffield United's players would be so relaxed.

It seems that Speed ​​has finished integrating the team. This relaxed attitude is a sign of confidence in the team and himself.

Neil Warnock frowned slightly, it looked like it would be difficult to play in the second half.

After the kick-off of the second half, Drinkwater and Montgomery partnered as a defensive midfielder, Stephen Quinn stood on the wing of the midfield, and Matthew Lowton directly found Taarabutt.

Later, amidst the boos from the fans in the audience, Matthew Lowton smiled and followed Taarabutt.

Okay, no matter which side you switch to now, the first person Talabut will face after getting the ball will be Matthew Lowton.

This made Tarabut feel proud and unhappy at the same time.

The opponent's use of this man-to-man tactic to deal with him is a recognition of his strength, but Matthew Lowton's physical fitness is too good and the defense is also difficult. It will be difficult for him to perform in the second half.

Seeing that Taarabut was being targeted, the Rangers' midfielder also quickly adjusted, and midfielder Ufalin took over the ball control.

The game between the two sides finally became smoother. Sheffield United no longer blindly strangled the middle, but began to actively attack.

Drinkwater's long-range shot in the 48th minute kicked off the confrontation between the two sides.

Although Taarabt is being watched by Matthew Lowton, Routledge's wing attack ability should not be underestimated. Together with Rangers forward Helgussen, who has scored ten goals this season, their offense is still

There is quite a threat.

Sheffield United completely trusted their defense, and the midfield players pressed forward with all their strength, including Montgomery.

The risk of doing this is very high. The midfielder's reduced investment in defense will make the defender frequently face the impact of the opponent's offensive players.

But while taking risks, Sheffield United also had more opportunities to attack.

Vardy began his tireless interspersed movement.

In the previous games, he used one goal after another to tell the defenders of the British Championship that when they choose to double-team Li Mo, they need to withstand the threat of him running out of the open shot.

The Rangers' defenders naturally would not underestimate Vardy, but at the same time they had to face Li Mo's impact, and they suddenly felt the pressure increase sharply.

In the past, the Rangers' defense was able to keep conceding so few goals, and their midfielder Derry played the most important role.

This British Championship veteran relied on his rich experience and defensive skills to build an interception wall in front of the Rangers' defense.

Although he is 33 years old, he is full of energy and in good physical condition and has always maintained a high level.

In the first half, Li Mo rarely had the chance to hold the ball. Although he struggled to defend Li Mo, he felt pretty good.

At the beginning of the second half, after the two sides slowly entered the state, Sheffield United looked for Li Mo when they got the ball, but Delhi still interfered immediately.

But after Li Mo made several reasonable moves, he suddenly held the ball and made an unreasonable breakthrough, which made the veteran understand one thing: Li Mo wanted to advance, and he couldn't stop him!

"Lee caught the ball, turned around, and Sean Dery came up! He seemed to want to interfere with Lee, and Li started sprinting from the sideline, WOOOOOW!!! What did we see? Sean Dery was directly carried over by Li Mo!"

The commentator's emotions were suddenly aroused by Li Mo's actions. The Rangers' veteran midfielder was eaten alive by Li Mo with a crushing breakthrough!

Ufalin quickly retreated to cover the defense, but how could Li Mo miss this opportunity? Delhi was a little careless and dared to go one-on-one with him. If he took a few more steps with the ball, he would enter the Rangers' defensive third zone!

Matt Ritchie on the left and Vardy near the center began to sprint in. The Rangers only had three defenders left in the half, and one full-back was chasing Matt Ritchie.

It's almost three-on-four in the frontcourt, a perfect opportunity for Sheffield United!

Seeing this, the Rangers' defenders did not dare to press forward at the first moment. They chose to move back as a whole.

This is actually a rational choice. Faced with this kind of offensive, if the defensive players in the midfield come back and interfere with the opponent's ball carrier, the crisis will be almost resolved.

But after they retreated into the restricted area, they overlooked one thing.

Although Li Mo's goals in the penalty area account for most of his total goals, his threatening area includes the top area of ​​the penalty area!

He made his first appearance for Sheffield United in the Championship, and the goal he scored was a volley from outside the penalty area.

Seeing the actions of the Rangers defenders, Li Mo's mouth twitched.

Is this, looking down on him?!

The movement of Vardy and Matt Ritchie has opened up a lot of space for him.

After taking the ball one step forward to the top of the penalty area, Li Mo adjusted his pace, then bent his bow and set an arrow, swinging his right leg high back, revealing the rugged muscles on his thigh.

The moment his instep made contact with the middle and lower part of the football, the Rangers defender rushed out of the penalty area, but it was too late.

A dull sound sounded, and then the football roared like a cannonball, heading straight towards the upper left corner of the Rangers goal!

There is no arc or fall. Li Mo's shot is powerful and heavy, extremely confident and domineering!

The Rangers goalkeeper didn't react at all. He didn't even raise his hand. When he reacted to the football whizzing past his ears, the only thing he could do was to stay there and look back.

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After the football hit the net, it rubbed and rotated, causing the goalposts and crossbars to tremble constantly. All the Rangers fans in the stadium seemed to be choked. At this moment, the Loftus Road stadium was completely silent!

Li Mo opened his arms and ran towards the sideline. He roared loudly and vented his frustration at barely touching the ball in the first half.

Speed ​​jumped up from the coaching bench, then stood on the sidelines of the court with his arms raised and celebrated wildly with his assistant coach.

Are you the only Rangers who can score star goals?

You have Tarabut, and we also have Li Mo!

Come on, the worst case is stabbing each other with knives!

So what if we are first in the league? Today we, Sheffield United, want to be first in the league!

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Chapter completed!