Chapter 1194
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Liverpool almost extended their lead before the end of the first half of the Champions League final.
Torres's volley hit César, and all the Inter Milan fans felt a thrilling emotional change.
Mourinho resumed his serious and calm posture on the sidelines. He had to be calm at this moment. As the manager, he could not have the slightest panic, otherwise it would bring more pressure to the players on the field.
Now Inter Milan's situation was worse than before.
If Inter Milan was in a passive position before they lost the goal, now it was tantamount to exposing their weak points to Liverpool!
Because they had to attack, and Liverpool would certainly take advantage of the transition between offense and defense to play a fast attack. Once Inter Milan threw in more attacking players, the flaws in the rear defensive line would increase!
This was a big gamble!
If Inter Milan could not equalize before Liverpool scored their second goal, then Inter Milan's Champions League final would be on the edge of a cliff!
Just one step and they would fall!
The first half of the game ended quickly. Liverpool slowed down their pace to wear down Inter Milan's spirit of counterattack, and then went into the locker room for a break.
"The first half of the game is over. Liverpool temporarily leads Inter Milan 1: 0 at the Bernabéu with Qin Xiong's world-class goal. Inter Milan was in a passive position for most of the first half. If they want to complete a comeback, Inter Milan must adjust well at halftime and strive to perform better in the second half!"
Comain praised the team's performance at halftime and encouraged the team again.
"Lads, we are still 45 minutes away from the championship. Now is not the time to relax, not the time to slack off, and not the time to be proud!
In the second half, don't give Inter Milan any chances! They will definitely counterattack and find ways to score. We have to be mentally prepared and take advantage of the opportunities that the opponent's tactical changes can provide us.
I have full confidence in you. The championship will belong to us. Let's sweat dry for the last time for this season's battle and do our best to stand in the most glorious position in Europe! "
In the second half, the two sides switched sides again. Inter Milan seemed to return to the field with a murderous spirit.
Inter Milan's players had clearly readjusted their mentality after Mourinho's encouragement.
After the start of the second half of the game, Inter Milan's attitude had indeed changed. Their enthusiasm for attacking had significantly increased.
Liverpool was not worried about Inter Milan taking the initiative to attack. They even expected their opponent to do so.
Mourinho's offensive adjustment during halftime was for Maicon and Zanetti to take turns to strengthen the right flank. If Maicon went forward to participate in the attack, Zanetti would have to bear the heavy responsibility of defending the right flank. There was no problem in this point. Zanetti could perfectly perform the defense of a full-back.
In the 49th minute of the match, Inter Milan launched an attack from the midfield. Mota and Snede suddenly passed the ball to the right after they exchanged passes in the midfield.
Zanetti pulled the side and rushed forward. After leaving Qin Xiong behind, he dribbled the football along the right flank. When he came to the front and back of Aurelio's defensive zone, he suddenly diagonally passed the ball back to the middle.
Mota followed up with a diagonal pass. After Snede, who ran to the left flank of the front field, received the ball, Inter Milan's attack successfully completed a horizontal tearing of Liverpool's defensive line.
Milito decisively inserted diagonally into the gap between Johnson and Carragher. Snede tucked diagonally into the penalty area. Milito stopped the ball at a position parallel to the penalty area. He looked like he was going to kick the ball back. Carragher immediately blocked, but Milito did the opposite. His real intention was to continue to kick the ball towards the end line.
He swept the ball with his left foot in front of the end line to the front of Liverpool's goal. Eto 'o rushed to snatch the ball. Reina's defense in front of the goal was a little hesitant this time. He did not attack in time. Seeing that Eto' o was going to succeed in snatching the ball, Mascherano's defensive tackle stopped Eto 'o at the crucial moment!
Mascherano fell in front of the goal line and kicked the ball in the direction of the flank. The football rolled out of the sideline and the danger in front of the goal was temporarily resolved.
Inter Milan's fans held their heads in disappointment. They might have also felt the defensive risk that Inter Milan was now taking with their aggressive offense, so they eagerly hoped that the team could decisively seize the opportunity after creating it!
Only then could everyone really rest assured.
Inter Milan passed the ball from the sideline. Skrtel nodded the ball from behind the penalty area to clear the siege.
Liverpool regrouped and regained their footing in the midfield after resisting Inter Milan's attack.
In the 55th minute of the game, after a series of passes in the midfield, Liverpool once again threatened Inter Milan's goal with a long shot.
This time, it was Qin Xiong who created a good environment for Alonso for a long shot.
Qin Xiong looked like he was going to dribble the ball to break through the inside on the flank of the front field. When he drove Inter Milan's back waistline back and was about to engage in an offensive and defensive confrontation with Zanetti and Maicon, he suddenly turned the ball back and passed the ball to Alonso's feet, who had more space to receive.
Alonso poked the football in front of Cambiasso. After completing the adjustment, he raised his foot to shoot the goal.
The football flew straight from Lucio's side to the lower right corner of the goal. Alonso's long shot was of high quality. It was a low ball and the flight path of the football was more concealed.
But César, the goalkeeper who had played very well in European football this season, moved agilely horizontally and pounced out to block the ball with one palm.
Chivu returned to the penalty area and directly kicked the ball to clear the siege, resolving the danger in front of Inter Milan's goal.
The football, which was cleared by Chivu, flew to the right side of the midfield. Just as Qin Xiong was about to chase back, Zanetti was one step ahead of him to block his running path. Then Maicon, who was closer to them, rushed forward. He jumped up and kicked the ball back to the midfield with the arch of his foot when the football bounced and was about to fly out of the sideline.
Mota rushed forward to receive. He shook off Gerard, who had been running in the attacking position. After stopping the ball, he decisively passed the ball straight ahead.
Snede was in the middle of the front field with his back facing Liverpool's penalty area. He did not stick to the ball under Lucas' close pursuit. He directly kicked the ball out and passed the ball to Maicon's front.
Maicon rushed forward in big strides and dribbled the ball forward.
As he dribbled the ball forward, Liverpool's defensive line quickly retreated.
He dribbled the football to the front and back of the penalty area. Maicon's dribbling rhythm paused and pretended to pass the ball to Eto 'o, who was on the right in front of the penalty area. This misled Aurelio. Maicon changed the direction of the ball under his foot and broke through Aurelio. He dribbled the ball to the right edge of the penalty area. At this time, he slanted the ball behind Skrtel!
Eto 'o, who was extremely fast and explosive, cut forward into the penalty area before Skrtel could turn around and received Maicon's pass.
All the Inter Milan fans at the Bernabéu were excited!
Many people began to pray.
Oh God!
Let Eto 'o score the ball into Liverpool's goal!
Perhaps even Mourinho, who was focused on the sidelines and subconsciously clenching his fists, was praying …
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