Chapter 1270
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Ancelotti constantly ordered the team to strengthen the defense on the sidelines! Defense! Defense!
He needed the team to survive the first half so that he could make a full adjustment during the halftime interval.
It could be said that Chelsea's starting lineup was a big problem. It was also difficult to say that Ancelotti underestimated Liverpool. Chelsea could only be blamed for being short of players before the game and suffering a huge blow.
Liverpool's offense was rich and varied. In the process of patiently creating opportunities, the players worked hard to explore and create excellent opportunities.
In the 38th minute of the game, Gerard and Alonso in the front field collided with the wall. This time, he once again broke through Zhirkov's defensive zone, and with a large forward cut, he directly pressed in front of the penalty area.
After Alonso passed the ball to Gerrard's feet, Ashley Cole had no choice but to shrink back and form a joint defense with Terry. Gerrard then passed the ball through the gaps between the two sides to Ashley Cole's back.
Kuyt bypassed Ashley Cole and cut into the penalty area. The moment he touched the ball, he crossed the ball to the vicinity of the penalty spot.
Raúl grabbed the spot to carry out a sweep shot, but Alex directly fell to the ground to slide to block.
Raúl's shot hit Alex and rebounded out of the penalty area.
Mikel just turned to chase the ball, but saw Alonso rushing up to make a long shot. Mikel raised his leg to block, but he did not expect Alonso to buckle the ball with his foot, and then send a straight kick.
The football quickly rolled along the turf into the empty space on the left side of the penalty area.
As Alex had not yet got up, the space in this area was huge.
Qin Xiong cut inside as fast as lightning. Even if Ivanovic reacted and started, it was already too late.
Alonso's pass was amazing. Qin Xiong controlled the ball with the outside of his right foot and adjusted the shooting angle at the same time. He observed Čech's reaction the moment he lifted his leg to shoot.
Čech still wanted to save the far corner of the goal, so Qin Xiong chose to volley the near corner of the goal at the last moment of the shot!
Qin Xiong cleanly blasted the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal!
The Anfield Stadium reverberated with Qin Xiong's name, which came from the Red Army fans!
Qin Xiong sprinted to the side of the pitch and celebrated by sliding to his knees. He opened his arms and shouted loudly. His passionate and wild celebration brought the atmosphere of Anfield to a new climax!
"Liverpool have scored their second goal! Qin Xiong! He scored a goal from within the penalty area, and he had to thank Alonso for his calm assist. Alonso's dunking of Mikel was masterful, and his vision was masterful as well!
Liverpool took a two-goal lead in the first half with the strength of their midfield and their ability to seize opportunities!
Chelsea didn't seem to have the power to fight back! "
"If Lampard and Essien were there, the situation would have been different. Looking at it now, although Liverpool is also affected by Torres and Carragher not being able to play, compared to Chelsea's lack of two midfield generals and Drogba, the monster in the penalty area, Liverpool's loss is not too big. At least it won't be so obvious on the field!"
Ancelotti closed his eyes in pain.
The difference between being two goals behind and being one goal behind was too big!
He no longer expected to take away the victory at Anfield, but it was very difficult to equalize the score with two goals!
This made it necessary for him to change his adjustment strategy at halftime in a short period of time.
Liverpool continued to press their advantage and played a threatening offensive in the minutes before the end of the first half.
Raúl's header after receiving Gerard's pull in the penalty area was blocked by Čech. Kuyt's shot from the edge of the penalty area missed by a hair's breadth. Qin Xiong's free kick flew slightly over the crossbar and into the stands …
The first half was finally over.
Chelsea's players walked to the players' tunnel with heavy hearts.
Back in the locker room, the Liverpool players took a short break and were ready to continue their efforts in the second half.
Chelsea's side was busy with the midfield adjustments. In any case, the Blues had to stake everything in the second half to try to equalize the score. If possible, it would be better to reverse the situation.
The second half had not started yet. The players of the two teams returned to the field and Chelsea's side made substitutions.
"Ancelotti substituted two players in the middle of the field at once. This is not a small move. Drogba played with an injury and he replaced Zhirkov. The youngster Sturridge came on and replaced Salomon Kalou, who did nothing in the first half. Is Ancelotti going all out? "
"Although strengthening the offense is a predictable adjustment change, Chelsea's substitution has weakened the midfield! It's almost handing over the control of the midfield to Liverpool! "
"Haha, let's see how the second half of the game goes. Maybe there will be a surprise."
Chelsea's style in the second half was to play high and high.
Although Sturridge had the strength to fight alone, he had little experience and was a loner. It was still difficult for him to integrate with the team as a whole. After being robbed by Mascherano and Johnson in a row, Chelsea's frontline had a scene of infighting.
Drogba and Anelka accused Sturridge of being too selfish, while the young player had nothing to say in response to his older brothers' accusations. He could only pretend to ignore them.
Drogba, who played with an injury, was not at his best. Perhaps he still had the advantage in physical confrontations, but his explosive power at critical moments was obviously insufficient. This reduced the pressure on Skrtel and Agger a lot.
Kelly's conscientious defense also did not give Malouda a good chance. Liverpool's defense in the second half could not be said to be impregnable, but at least it did not give Chelsea an excellent opportunity to attack. The defensive line did not collapse.
On the contrary, Chelsea's defensive line was even more precarious and continued to be attacked by Liverpool's attacks.
In the 68th minute of the game, Johnson came up with an assist. After Kuyt had already restrained Chelsea's defense on the right side of the front field, Johnson went down to receive Gerard's pass and passed close to the end line. After the football flew to the back of the goal, Qin Xiong leaped high from the back and headed the ball in front of Ivanović!
The football flew directly into the near corner of the goal. Čech could only look at the ball and sigh.
Anfield became a sea of Red Army fans' revelry!
"3: 0! Qin Xiong has changed the score to 3: 0! I'm afraid Chelsea has no chance!
Liverpool will win this battle for the top of the table!
The two main midfielders not being able to play has a huge impact on Chelsea! Chelsea's midfield is completely defenseless. Liverpool can attack however they want. Long shots, penetrating passes, cutting, and passing. They can tear apart Chelsea's defensive line as much as possible. The Red Army can do whatever they want to the Blues! "
"It can be said that this game has already been decided. Liverpool will not give Chelsea any chance. Drogba did not play to the expected effect after coming on, which means that Chelsea is doomed to not be able to turn the score over in this game. Sturridge also fell into silence after being berated by Anelka and did not dare to show himself on the field. Chelsea's team seems to be torn apart after losing their midfield general, Lampard!"
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