Anfield was in a frenzy!
When Qin Xiong's long shot pierced through Piatov's fingers, the Red Army fans' worries were swept away in an instant!
Shakhtar Donetsk wanted to create a miracle against the Red Army?
Complete a counterattack against the weak?
Stop daydreaming!
“2:1，2:1！ Liverpool completed a comeback in the first half!
This time, Liverpool used their overall offense to pressure Shakhtar Donetsk's defensive line and attacked in depth, creating a huge space in front of the penalty area. Then, Gerard's return pass allowed Qin Xiong to shoot a long shot without any interference!
Qin Xiong was really daring. He did not stop the ball at all and directly shot a volley. He had the opportunity and time to stop the ball, but it was not necessary because he was extremely confident in his shooting skills. The shot was so fast that it flew into Shakhtar Donetsk's goal almost in the blink of an eye. The goalkeeper, Piatov, could not react at all!
Liverpool's team offense was more restrictive, but overall, both goals were scored in depth first, which made Shakhtar Donetsk's defense concentrate. They could only defend in the penalty area and lost protection in other areas. Then Liverpool shifted their offense and played a surprising effect.
The first goal was received by Gerard for a straight pass, and the second goal was received by Qin Xiong for a return pass.
The gap between Shakhtar Donetsk's offensive tactics and Liverpool's is obvious. "
Qin Xiong rushed to the sidelines and roared with his arms open, as if he was still angry.
After his teammates rushed to his side, Qin Xiong turned around and shouted to his teammates, "Shakhtar Donetsk wants to perform the legend of slaying the dragon on us? What a joke! Let us show them who's boss! In Anfield, kneel down for us! "
Gerard, Raúl, Meireles and the others were infected by Qin Xiong's passion and roared one after another. Then everyone walked to the backfield with a surging fighting spirit.
The Donetsk miners tried to compose themselves.
They constantly comforted themselves in their hearts. Even if the score was 2: 1, they still had a goal as a guest. It looked like a good result.
Now they just have to work hard and try to score more goals!
After Shakhtar Donetsk restarted the match, the pace of the match slowed down. They also noticed that Liverpool's form was improving rapidly. It was as if they had angered a rational beast!
Going head-to-head with Liverpool would not end well for them.
In the 40th minute of the game, Shakhtar Donetsk launched a wave of fast attacks.
William dribbled the ball forward from the left flank. Just as he and Judson carried out a one-two wall pass, Johnson bravely rushed up and used his body to push William away, causing William to make a mistake in his control of the ball. The football was directly kicked out of the sideline by him.
Liverpool's quick attack a minute later did not pose a threat.
Gerard passed the ball to Qin Xiong on the wing in the front. The latter passed the ball directly on the spot, and Raúl headed the ball high in a rush.
It just gave Shakhtar Donetsk a false alarm.
Two minutes later, Srna again assisted in the front field. He and Douglas Costa completed a pass and cut on the wing and went down to the bottom. When they passed the ball, Baines stretched out his leg to block the ball out of the sideline.
Srna quickly sent the ball out from the sideline. Costa passed the ball straight in the direction of the end line after receiving it. Srna stepped on the end line and dribbled the ball into the penalty area. He decisively swept the ball towards the goal with a cross pass. The ball caused chaos in Liverpool's defense.
Reina attacked to take the ball into his arms one step ahead, but Agger blocked the ball first. The blocked football rolled to the edge of the penalty area and was received by William. Seeing that Liverpool's goal was wide open, William directly raised his leg to shoot!
But he did not choose a good angle, and the football hit Skrtel directly.
Once again, the football bounced out and was received by the retreating Meireles. He diagonally passed the ball to the side and sent it to Baines' feet.
Baines saw a large gap in front of him and made a prompt decision to dribble the ball forward to attack.
Baines, who strode forward with the ball, made Shakhtar Donetsk's entire defensive line quickly retreat. At this moment, they were terrified!
Liverpool's transition between offense and defense was very good. They were able to seize almost every opportunity to accelerate.
And this time was no exception. Costa, Adriano, Judson, William, and even Srna were left far behind.
When Baines rushed across the half of the field, Fernandinho realized that he had to go to the flank to assist in the defense because Liverpool's attack speed was too fast!
The speed of the attack group rushing forward was simply like a pack of crazy magic wolves!
Shakhtar Donetsk's speed in retreat was obviously unable to withstand Liverpool's speed. They would only be crushed by Liverpool's pass and cut!
So, Fernandinho moved to the flank to intercept Baines, but Baines passed the ball to Qin Xiong before Fernandinho could get close.
Qin Xiong, who had already reached the middle, was pressed by Mikhtar Khan. But he kicked the ball out and once again passed the ball to a large gap in front of Baines' running position.
Baines still did not look back. He continued to run forward.
With Srna out of position, Shakhtar Donetsk's remaining three defenders began to lean to the left because Baines, who was dribbling and rushing forward, was on this side.
After dribbling the football to the flank in front of the penalty area, Baines did not pass the ball. Instead, he knocked the ball back diagonally.
The three defenders of Shakhtar Donetsk looked forward and saw Gerard rushing forward to provide support.
Qin Xiong, on the other hand, cut diagonally into the right side of the penalty area. The two players' running positions had the effect of interfering with the opponent's defense.
Gerard took advantage of the opportunity to pass the ball straight into the penalty area.
Qin Xiong pushed the ball forward next to Lander and broke through the entire defensive line!
The goalkeeper, Pyatov, immediately rushed out to block Qin Xiong's shooting angle. The other defenders also rushed to Qin Xiong. Before the encirclement was about to form, Qin Xiong calmly passed the ball to the middle with his feet!
The defenders of Shakhtar Donetsk looked back at this time and were suddenly disheartened!
Raúl faced the empty goal and pushed the ball into Shakhtar Donetsk's goal!
After the football rolled into the goal, Raúl let out a passionate roar and rushed to the sidelines. Anfield's cheers shook the sky and the momentum was amazing!
"Liverpool completely smashed Shakhtar Donetsk's defensive line with an unparalleled team cooperation before the end of the first half! Not only did they reverse the opponent in the first half, but they also extended their lead to two goals!
The attack coordination this time was wonderful. Baines cooperated with Qin Xiong after a long-distance raid and pushed forward at lightning speed, catching Shakhtar Donetsk's defensive line off guard. Gerard, Qin Xiong, and Raúl completed an exquisite cooperation in the goalmouth area. Qin Xiong finally selflessly sent the babysitter to Raúl and the latter made the final decision!
The defending champions showed Shakhtar Donetsk what Europe's top team tactical strength is! "
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