My light shines on Arsenal

Chapter 73 So Close, So Far

Abbiati licked his lips and held the ball firmly in his arms.

An Arsenal player came over and was eager to kick the ball back to the center circle. Abbiati hugged the ball tightly and sprayed some unclear words to stop the opponent's players.

At this time, Arsenal must not be allowed to continue their offensive.

Abbiati felt that the team in front of him was very strange, not only Arsenal, but also Milan.

Are we in Milan born with the background property?

Abbiati could feel that the Milan players on the field did not have obvious love for this team.

They are not willing to dedicate everything to the Rossoneri, they are more concerned about their own future.

As for Arsenal's players, the mental outlook they show can only be shown by those who love the team.

They trust each other, are willing to make wedding dresses for others, are willing to sacrifice their own data, and use a lot of passing and running to serve the team's tactical goals.

Therefore, Abbiati saw Arsenal's brilliant performance in the first 36 minutes.

Vermaelen's guard with a knife + all-rounder attribute shines brilliantly.

The combination of Koscielny and Mertesacker seems to have a tacit understanding for the first time.

Arteta and Arshavin's flexible position changes.

Chamberlain and Carvajal's right corridor, and Alexander Song's sudden long pass dispatch.

And Tomas Rosicky’s ubiquitous support.

There is a bond linking these players, allowing them to display their talents unscrupulously.

A few weeks ago, Abbiati remembers, their performance was tense and lifeless.

Why is it that after a trip to Milan, I feel completely transformed when I return?
The old goalkeeper couldn't understand the cause and effect behind this, but he knew very well that the players on his side had collapsed.

In any case, it must be delayed until halftime.

……

Chen Yao looked at his watch anxiously, as the time moved towards 45 minutes.

No. 403 minutes, he really did not expect that AC Milan would be so procrastinating.

First, Abbiati procrastinated and didn't want to give the ball, and then they changed their normal routine after getting the ball and no longer handed it over to the frontcourt to attack.

Instead, they opted for a few kicks in the backcourt before passing back to the goalkeeper.

The goalkeeper throws a few more kicks, and if he encounters a high position to press, he will take off with a big kick.

Arsenal's offensive rhythm was blocked under this time-killing style of play.

However, they still maintained a strong desire to attack and attacked Milan's front whenever they had the opportunity.

Unfortunately, with little success.

physical fitness.Chen Yao couldn't help sighing in his heart.Nearly 45 minutes of fast-paced offensive football consumes too much energy.

The sharpness of Arsenal's attack has obviously declined.

Three to four, what a score close to a miracle...

However, if Milan is not completely defeated in the first half, there will be variables again in the second half.

In the final minute before half-time stoppage time, Arsenal won a corner kick.

Vermaelen came to the frontcourt again, and Arsenal's tall center back also entered the penalty area.

Even Szczesny wanted to attack a little bit, but was held back by the coach.

They completely played the No. 407 minute as the No. 907 minute.

The corner kick is sent out, the inside spin hits forward, Koscielny flies his head up, and Vermaelen from the back kicks up!
"Boom!"

The football hit the crossbar, fell vertically, and hit the outside of the goal line.

Only a centimeter away...

In panic, Mexes threw his whole body into the goal and made a dangerous save.

But the strength was too small, and the football did not fly far.

Van Persie made another arc against the ball, but was blocked by Abbiati with a big hand.

Abbiati fell down and pressed the ball tightly.

And the referee also put the whistle in his mouth...

It's half time!
Arsenal's players walked to the locker room helplessly, while Milan's players looked like they were surviving the disaster.

Abbiati walked off the field panting heavily, chanting to everyone he met, "You all owe me."

……

Inside the visiting team locker room.

Allegri loosened his tie and let out a heavy breath.

Fortunately, fortunately, halftime was over.

This intermission is really too timely.

Allegri could see how Milan lost control in the first half of the game.

From being caught off guard at the beginning, to conceding another goal during the confrontation, to finally being on the verge of collapse and conceding the third goal.

"Gentlemen." Allegri spoke with a rare force. "You should know what kind of performance you have given."

"Extremely cowardly, extremely ugly performance."

"Without Christian's effort we would have conceded five goals now and it would be over."

Abbiati nodded slightly, "You can't always count on me."

"I don't want to overthrow our arrangements. But, gentlemen, you should be correct."

"Now, I hope you understand, we don't have any advantage anymore. We have to start from scratch and win this game."

Meanwhile, inside the home locker room.

Chen Yao also completed his lecture.

"We scored three goals, it was outstanding. We need one more to equalize."

"After that, we were only one goal away from a miracle."

"Lads, take the pressure off, it's Milan who should worry now."

The players nodded one after another, trying to restore their physical strength as much as possible.

Wenger also stood in the center of the dressing room, looked at the room full of Arsenal players, and clapped his hands.

"No matter what, boys, I'm proud of you."

……

"It's been 15 minutes in the second half. In the first 15 minutes, Arsenal continued to improve their tempo. They really needed the next goal."

The narrator communicated with the guests.

"Yes." The guest said, "But Milan has obviously stepped out of the slump in the first half, and they are now performing like a normal giant team."

"We don't know what coach Allegri said at halftime, but Milan stabilized their position in the second half, Arsenal's offense was mostly in vain, and they were even seized to counterattack twice."

"If it weren't for Szczesny's amazing form, Arsenal would have almost conceded - and conceding another goal, and it was an away goal from Milan, basically meant that Arsenal's great counterattack failed."

62 minutes.

Chen Yao watched the time on the watch continue to pass, and his heart became heavier and heavier.

Arsenal hasn't played a threatening offense for a long time, and Milan's formation is very rigorous.

When a coach like Allegri, who is cautious by nature and well versed in tactics, makes up his mind and plays it slow, it is not difficult to keep the team in order.

Chen Yao could also feel that Arsenal's attack intensity was dropping sharply.

The halftime break doesn't allow much physical recovery, and the team was too excited in the first half, which is not a good thing for the second half.

The Arsenal players on the field are still organizing the offense persistently.

But at this time, neither Song's long pass nor Vermaelen's premise could bring a tactical advantage.

Allegri clearly emphasized the discipline of defense. When Ibrahimovic and Robinho were involved in the defense, and when Milan's central midfielders carefully controlled the defensive area, it became increasingly difficult to break in.

Just one goal, just one more goal.

Just one goal away from equalizing the score.

Chen Yao fully believed that the last straw that broke Milan was this goal.

As long as the score is tied to [-]-[-], he does not believe that Milan will have the courage to create a miracle in reverse.

Even if it is dragged into overtime or a penalty shootout, he believes that his team has a psychological advantage and home court advantage, and the chances of winning are greater.

But it was only one goal away.

Riazor's miracle is so close and yet so far away from himself and his team.

　By the way, the editor informed me that this book is ready for publication.

　　So, it's going to be on shelves soon.

　　I'm quite embarrassed about this. If someone chooses it, I hope to write more free chapters so that everyone can enjoy reading or complaining.

　　But I still have to go, and it can provide me with some meager but valuable income (old blush)...

　　So let me tell you in advance that everyone has a psychological expectation.

　　I am deeply honored that everyone can support me to have the first signed & put on the shelves, thank you.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)