If Robben used the unreasonable way of cutting across the middle from the flank during the counterattack in an attempt to tear apart Ajax's defense, the result would not be ideal. Ajax had a targeted deployment to counter his way of playing.
Especially after Qin Xiong suppressed the opponent's midfield with his own strength, the threat of PSV Eindhoven's attack point plugging in from the middle was almost negligible. Galasek could put aside all concerns to assist his teammates to ensure that Robben's idea of single-handedly overthrowing Ajax's rear defensive line would fail.
Robben tried to dribble the ball on the flank without going inside. He continued to bypass people on the outside and then found an opportunity to pass.
But the problem Kežman encountered was also clear at a glance.
He was trapped in an encirclement.
Ajax used offense as defense. With a few attacking forces, he suppressed most of the opponent's players and forced them to defend, so that even if PSV Eindhoven had a chance to counterattack, they had to play with fewer players. As long as Ajax did not make any mistakes, the defense could be watertight.
Robben tried to pass from the outside twice, once on the left and once on the right, but they were unsuccessful.
Kežman could not touch the ball at all. Robben felt a little cold in his heart.
And he began to become anxious.
In the first half, Ajax had more chances, but unfortunately, they only grasped one. Ibrahimovic's goal allowed them to walk into the locker room with a 1: 0 advantage.
Comain affirmed the team's performance in the first half.
Qin Xiong also felt that the team was very stable in the first half.
He did not have to repeatedly rush to the front line. His presence could impede most of the PSV Eindhoven's midfielders. If he aggressively went forward, the effect might not be so good.
Back on the pitch in the second half, Qin Xiong clearly felt that the mental appearance of the PSV Eindhoven players had changed, as if everyone had become a ferocious beast. Captain van Bommel poured mineral water on his head and rubbed his face fiercely.
Even the manager, Guus Hiddink, seemed to have an unyielding ruthlessness.
There were still 45 minutes left.
They had to win!
If they did not win, the league title would almost certainly be handed over to Ajax!
The aggressive PSV Eindhoven began to attack fiercely in the second half, giving people a sense of unreasonable rampage.
The calm Qin Xiong roughly understood the other party's thoughts.
Hiddink must want the team to disrupt Ajax's rhythm in a wild and unrestrained manner.
Among them, it was mainly to disrupt Qin Xiong.
Vogel took the defensive midfielder position.
Park Ji-sung, Romedar, and Van Bommel, the three of them were chasing after Qin Xiong!
This forced Qin Xiong to pass back frequently from the start of the second half.
PSV Eindhoven saw that their method was very effective.
Generally speaking, a pass that did not go forward was an invalid pass. Only a forward pass had the possibility of threatening a pass.
Qin Xiong's more return passes meant that the probability of him exploding forward with a threatening attack was greatly reduced.
For a time, Ajax's offensive and defensive system also showed signs of chaos.
The Ajax fans in the stands were burning with anxiety. In the second half, they did not seem to be able to play a decent offense.
PSV Eindhoven's momentum looked fierce.
Qin Xiong's wild nature was also stimulated by a series of pulling and pulling defenses.
He had a plan from the beginning of the return pass.
The return pass was just a facade!
To lure the opponent!
In the 62nd minute, Qin Xiong received Galasek's pass. He controlled the ball in the center circle. Romedar irrationally rushed over to intercept, trying to make Qin Xiong lose his rhythm of possession and make a mistake in a panic.
Qin Xiong dribbled the ball in the opposite direction. Just as he dribbled the ball, Park Ji-sung rushed up. The Korean was also calm. He cooperated with Romedar. Romedar went up first, forcing Qin Xiong to change his control of the ball. Park Ji-sung seized the opportunity to go up. The success rate would be greatly increased.
Park Ji-sung thought that he could definitely intercept the ball under Qin Xiong's feet. However, after observing Qin Xiong's expression, he was shocked.
Because Qin Xiong was also observing him. From the moment he dribbled the ball, Qin Xiong had been observing him. What did this strange look mean?
Park Ji-sung knew in his heart that Qin Xiong was prepared for his follow-up attack!
Qin Xiong was already mentally prepared. His next technical move was to dribble the ball to Park Ji-sung's other side. He did not directly pass him.
Park Ji-sung missed, but he was still calm and composed.
Because there was still someone else!
Van Bommel, who seemed to be covered by Park Ji-sung, suddenly rushed out!
The third person was blocking Qin Xiong!
Van Bommel directly used a shovel move to block Qin Xiong. As long as Qin Xiong followed up with a move to dribble the ball past Park Ji-sung, the ball would definitely be intercepted!
However, Van Bommel, who went to block Qin Xiong's path, was shocked to see that Qin Xiong's third move was to pull the ball back!
Park Ji-sung did not expect Qin Xiong to do that.
It was as if he had already thought of his next move when he got rid of Romedar. He quickly moved to close in on Qin Xiong.
However, Qin Xiong, who had pulled the ball back, directly teleported out!
Bang!
The half-high ball flew out.
It was higher than Van Bommel's head and lower than Park Ji-sung's shoulder. It flew past the gap of less than a meter between the two!
Van Bommel and Park Ji-sung immediately turned their heads to look. Their eyes were filled with shock.
Qin Xiong's long pass directly found Pinar's route in front of him.
Pinar charged head-on while Vogel turned to intercept. He was a beat slower!
Oh my God!
Vogel was about to break down!
Romedar, van Bommel, Park Ji-sung!
The three of them went to surround and suppress an opposing player, and they managed to make the opponent send a straight pass without any coordination!
What are you doing?!
Ajax's trident attracted the attention of PSV Eindhoven's defensive line. The pass was too unexpected and sudden.
Pinar had gotten rid of Vogel again. Seeing that he was about to step into the penalty area, Vogel rushed up from behind and gritted his teeth. He had no choice but to risk a shovel!
He went to tackle the ball diagonally. Pinar noticed Vogel's tackle and ran to block the opponent's foot and the path of the football. Then, Vogel's heart went cold. He had to withdraw his foot. Otherwise, it could be a malicious foul for a shovel from behind and he would be sent off with a red card!
But even though he withdrew his foot, it still hooked Pinar's foot and caused him to fall into the penalty area!
The referee immediately blew the whistle to signal that Vogel had committed a foul and awarded Ajax a penalty kick.
Pinar was not injured. He merely fell. He stood up and walked out of the penalty area slowly. At this moment, Qin Xiong walked over. Pinar and Qin Xiong high-fived each other.
The calm Qin Xiong did not notice that van Bommel and Park Ji-sung, who had returned from midfield to outside the penalty area, were somewhat distracted.
They could not rush up to block Qin Xiong!
One person could not do it. Two people could not do it.
Three people still could not do it!
What should they do?
They could only helplessly turn to the sidelines and look at Hiddink.
During halftime, in the locker room, Hiddink's strategy was not going to work!
Coincidentally, Hiddink was also staring at Qin Xiong. He was expressionless and did not protest to the fourth official. This penalty kick was not undeserved.
At this moment, he had changed his view of Qin Xiong.
He was no longer an ordinary player.
If one player could not stop an ordinary player, two players would probably be able to. Three players would definitely be able to. Especially with PSV Eindhoven's ability.
This was a star player!
No amount of effort and sacrifice could stop a star player's flash of brilliance!
"Ajax's captain, Van Der Vaart, is standing in front of the penalty spot. He missed the last penalty kick. I wonder how it will turn out this time."
Outside the penalty area, players from both teams were watching Van Der Vaart take the penalty kick.
The Dutch golden boy had missed the last penalty kick because he was not in form.
This time, he did not disappoint.
With a tricky volley, he sent the ball into the top right corner of the goal. It was close to the corner.
The goalkeeper, Wattles, was helpless.
"Van Der Vaart scored the penalty kick, 2: 0. Ajax leads the defending champion, PSV Eindhoven, by two goals. They are getting closer to victory!"
Ajax's players hugged each other in the corner area. The Dutch golden boy was in high spirits and his teammates clenched their fists to encourage each other.
Do not relax!
Ensure victory!
The PSV Eindhoven players were shaken and their scalps were numb at this time.
Accompanied by the earth-shattering cheers in the magnificent Amsterdam Arena, the pressure they felt was as heavy as a mountain.
What made them most depressed was that they could not find a good way to attack and could not defend.
Ajax had become unfamiliar to them. They were frightened, shocked, and at a loss!
They could not help but tremble in their hearts!
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