When Gerard neatly sent the penalty kick into the Tottenham Hotspur goal guarded by Gomez, a pessimistic atmosphere began to pervade White Hart Lane.
No Tottenham Hotspur fan could face this game calmly.
Trailing by a goal?
There was still room to chase!
Trailing by two goals in the 33rd minute?
There was still room to chase!
But almighty Jehovah, tell all the people who love Tottenham Hotspur how to chase?
They didn't even have a decent shot!
If they didn't shoot, how could there be a goal?
Old Redknapp completely understood that this match could not be carried out according to his expectations.
He did not expect Liverpool to burst out with such amazing fighting power!
Before he could execute a substitution at the right time, Tottenham Hotspur had to admit defeat!
Therefore, Tottenham Hotspur began to retreat and slow down the pace of the game, as if they had resigned themselves to their fate. They delayed the game to let time pass silently and then end the game.
The Tottenham Hotspur fans were even more discouraged by the lack of drive and fighting spirit on the field. The cheering atmosphere in the stands at White Hart Lane turned into Liverpool overshadowing the home team.
In the 38th minute of the game, Qin Xiong set up a cannon for Gerard on the left side in front of the penalty area. Gerard completed a high-quality shot under the cover of Torres's movement to contain the defensive forces!
Gomez performed a world-class save. He saved horizontally to block the ball out of the end line.
The Tottenham Hotspur fans shook their heads slightly.
"Oh, damn, he didn't let the opponent score again. But why after 0: 2? What was he doing at 0: 0? "
Gerrard's corner kick caused chaos in the penalty area. The football was blocked out of the penalty area by Hector. Qin Xiong was lying in ambush there. He did not expect to get a godsend opportunity. He rushed forward to face the football and looked like he was going to shoot. Modric did not care about his own safety and used his body to block. Qin Xiong nimbly kicked the ball past Modric and then used his left foot to shoot at the far post.
In order to deliberately bypass the dense human wall in the penalty area, Qin Xiong's shot made the football arc over the heads of the crowd.
But the football finally brushed the outside of the goal post and flew out of the end line.
"What a pity! Qin Xiong's shot missed the goal by a hair's breadth. If this goal can be scored, Liverpool will completely destroy Tottenham Hotspur's confidence! "
"It's a pity that it didn't go in. I really don't understand what Redknapp is doing. Tottenham Hotspur is not such a team. They can have an earth-shattering goal scoring battle with Arsenal, and they won't kneel and surrender. Their opponent is Liverpool, and they have no reason to retreat when there's still time."
"Maybe Redknapp has his own plans. We can only wait and see."
Tottenham Hotspur's retreat left Torres with a lack of space to play, and Liverpool's midfield was freed up. Alonso could run up and display his long-range shooting ability, but unfortunately, he lacked the luck to score.
Lennon and Defoe could get a few chances to fight back in the front field, but they would be drowned in Liverpool's frantic defensive strangulation in the backfield. Being alone and without help was the biggest problem. Dribbling the ball to a dead end without a target, or simply irresponsibly passing the ball, Tottenham Hotspur's counterattack was no threat.
Before the end of the first half, Qin Xiong passed a 45-degree pass from the left flank, and the football was once again hoisted into the back of the penalty area. Kuyt, who was plugging forward to head the ball at the back of the penalty area, fell in the penalty area.
He knelt on the ground and complained to the referee, Dowd, that he lost his balance because Palacios pulled his jersey, but the referee, Dowd, chose to turn a blind eye, as if he had not heard his complaint.
To award Tottenham Hotspur two fouls in the penalty area at White Hart Lane? And it was within 45 minutes, which also required the referee to have great courage and the ability to control the emotions of the players on both sides of the game.
Obviously, Dowd, the youngest enforcer in the Premier League, was still a little inexperienced. He did not want to be ripped apart by the Tottenham Hotspur fans at White Hart Lane. Moreover, Liverpool was already two goals ahead. Whether Kuyt's fall to the ground in the dense crowd was a foul or not, he might as well turn a blind eye and pretend that he did not see it with his open eye.
"The first half of the game is over. In the first round of the new Premier League season, Tottenham Hotspur is behind the Red Army's Liverpool team 0: 2 at White Hart Lane. Torres and Gerard each scored a goal. We will bring you a detailed review of the first half later. I have to say, I'm looking forward to Tottenham Hotspur's decent performance in the second half. Otherwise, they will become Liverpool's first trophy after a series of revolutions such as the change of ownership of the club."
The Tottenham Hotspur fans temporarily left the stands in worry and disappointment. Old Redknapp issued a military order before walking into the players' tunnel.
Crouch, go warm up!
Comain, on the other hand, walked back to the locker room with a serious expression and his head held high.
When the Red Army players walked into the visitors' locker room one by one, assistant manager Sammy Lee patted each player's shoulder with obvious excitement, silently praising their performance in the first half.
Sitting in the locker room, Comain first said to Torres, "Fernando, the goal in the first half was wonderful, but you have to strengthen your running and decisively take advantage of the gaps you find. Trust your teammates, they will create countless opportunities for you. I believe you also feel this."
Torres showed a confident and a little shy smile and nodded firmly.
"Steven, you did well, but you have to move faster in front of the penalty area. The faster we move horizontally in the offensive end, the harder it is for Tottenham Hotspur to parry. We almost crushed Tottenham Hotspur's defensive line to pieces. We can do this, I believe in you!"
Gerard said seriously, "No problem!"
Comain turned his gaze to Kuyt and said seriously, "Dirk, you missed an opportunity. I won't talk about this anymore, because your active defense has provided a strong contribution to our midfield. Continue to work hard in the second half. If you are not confident in shooting, look at your teammates' positions before you shoot. Creating opportunities for your teammates is also a great quality and ability."
Kuyt drank a mouthful of water and wiped his sweat. He nodded without hesitation.
"Xavi, you made our midfield run like a perfect machine without any flaws. Keep it up in the second half."
Alonso accepted it silently with a look of indifference.
When Comain looked at Qin Xiong, Qin Xiong was also looking at Comain.
Perhaps Qin Xiong was curious about what Comain would say to him, and his teammates were also thinking the same.
However, Comain did not speak as he and Qin Xiong looked at each other, forcing Qin Xiong to take the initiative to make an expression of inquiry. Comain's lips moved slightly, and he said with some helplessness, "Qin Xiong, you have to be more careful in the second half. Tottenham Hotspur's players can't wait to drag you into a dark alley and punch and kick you until you're on the verge of death."
Qin Xiong was stunned. When his teammates roared with laughter, he simply wanted to swear!
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