activa-t Chapter 396 Undefeated and Unbeatable
Chapter 396 Undefeated and Unbeatable
Chapter 396 Undefeated and Unbeatable
Arsenal, which was already at a disadvantage in terms of score, was even more at a disadvantage after Henry dived. Several core players did not dare to make too many moves when defending, for fear of being sent off if they were not careful. At that time, it was true. There is no hope of an equalizer.
However, the reality forced them to attack desperately, and this score was definitely not the result they were willing to accept.
The situation is very favorable for Notts County, so that they don't need to be too aggressive when they get an offensive opportunity, they just need to pass the time in the backcourt. Anyway, as long as the game is over, they will win.
For Notts County's style of play, Arsenal is very helpless, but there is no way to do it, but there is no football rule that stipulates that the leading side cannot fall in the backcourt.
As a representative of technical football in the Premier League, maybe the small skills at their feet may not be top-notch, but in terms of passing the ball, Notts County is absolutely the best in the Premier League. If they are determined to fall in the backcourt, anyone who encounters it uncomfortable.
The helpless Wenger can only let the team press across the board and press through halftime, otherwise Notts County can really consume it until the end of the game.
Of course, the effect of doing so may not be good. Notts County took advantage of the gap behind them, and they may concede the ball again at any time, but Arsenal have no other choice. Who told them to lag behind!
Seeing this situation, Loew walked slowly back to the coach's bench. He knew that if there were no accidents, the overall situation would be settled!
The Notts County fans in the stands were also overjoyed. They all understood the situation of the game. Arsenal were cornered, and the team's victory was already within reach.
But just when everyone thought the game was about to end with this result, a real accident happened!
Several defenders passed quickly and backwards in the backcourt. Because of Arsenal's pressing, they had to be vigilant and increase the speed of passing to avoid the pressing.
However, at this time, there was an accident in a link that had never gone wrong.
The players were running non-stop for most of the game, especially when the two sides strangled each other in the midfield, which consumed a lot of physical energy. At the last moment of the game, it is not surprising that there is a problem with the physical condition .
Facing Ljungberg's ferocious press, Leighton Bynes passed the ball to Westermann a bit too powerfully, and there were some problems with the handling of the German central defender when he stopped the ball. Henry shot out like a sharp arrow and broke After getting off the ball at Westman's feet, he went directly into the penalty area, forming a single-handed trend.
Diego Lopez paled in horror, hurriedly abandoned the goal, blocked Henry's shot angle, and tried his best to protect the goal.
But how could Henry, the world's top striker, waste such a good opportunity, with a light shake, he got rid of Diego Lopez's block, and then pushed into the net.
Carvalho chased back desperately, and shoveled desperately at the goal line, but he just shoveled the ball into the goal, but he was powerless.
No one expected that the good situation in Notts County was ruined by a mistake of their own.
When Henry frantically celebrated his goal, Westerman and Leighton Bynes seemed to be drained of all their strength, and they slumped on the ground. They knew that because of their mistakes, the team might lose the three points they got. Now, they have also become the team's sinners. You know, this is a 6-point game. If they really lose the league championship because they didn't get [-] points, I'm afraid they will blame themselves for the rest of their lives. .
The other Notts County players also felt very frustrated. The game was about to end, but such a thing happened, it was quite useless, and the problem was on their own people, so they had no place to vent their anger.
After waiting for the game to restart, the players on the Notts County field completely pointed their finger at Arsenal, aggressively wanting to hit them again, even ignoring defense.
And Arsenal naturally knew that there was no need to fight Notts County at this time, and all members retreated to defend. Their only goal was to drag the game to the end.
At the end of the regular game time, the stoppage time sign raised by the fourth official made Wenger jump directly, because it was a very rare 6 minutes, even if some time was wasted because of Henry diving, it would not be necessary Such a long stoppage!
At that moment, the name Ferguson Moment flooded into his mind. Could it be that Notts County should have the same preferential treatment?
Even though Wenger protested in every possible way because of his dissatisfaction, the referee was still indifferent, and Arsenal's goal on the field was like a small sampan in the sea, fluttering with the wind and in danger of tipping over at any time.
But Arsenal's tenacious will still allowed them to defend to the end. With Alonso's long shot over the crossbar, the referee also blew the whistle for the end of the game. Notts County and Arsenal tied. No one was able to take advantage of the round of confrontation.
Alonso put his arms around Leighton Bynes, who was already rosy-eyed, and came to Westerman who was lying on the ground with blank eyes, comforting the two teammates who had fallen into infinite self-blame. It was extremely regrettable, but they cheered up and comforted each other.
Loew also walked into the field to comfort his disciples, and at the same time led the players to the sidelines to thank the fans.
Although Notts County ruined a good game due to their own mistakes at the last moment, the result of the draw is still acceptable for Notts County. Give the opponent a chance to catch up, as long as they don't make too many mistakes in the future, then the league championship will be in their pocket.
Even if they didn't beat Arsenal in two rounds, so what, there is no rule that if you can't beat Arsenal, you can't win the championship trophy.
Moreover, the strength of Arsenal is obvious to all. Notts County can occupy a certain advantage in both rounds of the game, which is good enough.
David didn't think too much, sometimes defeating an opponent might not be the best result.
Just imagine, in history, Arsenal won the championship undefeated this season. Judging from Arsenal's current stable state, it is still very possible to achieve an unbeaten season.
But even if the season is unbeaten, so what, with the emergence of Notts County, Arsenal's unbeaten season has become useless, because Notts County has won more games than Arsenal.
If the season is undefeated and such outstanding results cannot win the championship, how much shadow will Arsenal have in their hearts!
I have to admit that David's bad taste is coming again!
Anyway, this season is definitely going to be a tragedy for Arsenal, and it is definitely not something that can be changed by two draws in one game.
(End of this chapter)