When Arsenal scored the first goal in Munich's Olympic Stadium, the tone of the game changed dramatically.
Bayern Munich had to take the initiative to attack and increase their investment in the offense. An away goal in the Champions League was definitely more valuable than a "goal."
"The Brazilian, Roberto, broke through Lauren! A beautiful breakthrough! He chose to shoot! What a terrible shot. He kicked the football directly into the stands. "
"Pires got rid of Sagnol horizontally and controlled the timing to go straight. Henry cut diagonally into the penalty area and shot with his left foot beside Lucio. Kahn blocked the near corner of the goal very well. Arsenal's shot is not a threat!"
In the 27th minute, the Angel Wings' Salihamidzic passed the ball from the right flank. This quick and sharp pass created an opportunity for Ma Kai to head the ball. Fortunately, Lehmann performed bravely and directly confiscated the ball.
The match between Ballack and Vieira in the midfield became the highlight of the game. The two tough men were extremely eye-catching in terms of physical confrontation, positioning, and the collision of defense. In a match between masters, local battles would show a stalemate situation.
On the other hand, on Bayern Munich's defensive line, Qin Xiong's stage to shine.
In the 29th minute of the game, Pires leaned toward the middle to attract Hargreaves' attention. He passed the ball to Qin Xiong, who cut in from the back.
Qin Xiong dribbled the ball to the right in front of Hargreaves and Frings. He flashed to break through and confused Frings on the direction of his dribbling. The moment Frings' center of gravity moved slightly forward, Qin Xiong directly spiked the ball to the space between the two defensive midfielders. At the same time, he showed a powerful explosive force and forced his way through the two defensive midfielders!
"Qin Xiong broke through Hargreaves and Frings! His dribbling breakthrough is too sharp! Pass to the front right, wonderful pass! Ljungberg! Volley in the air! Beautiful shot, full of power. Unfortunately, the ball did not go in. The football is slightly above the crossbar! "
Yongbei raised his hand to signal to Qin Xiong and Henry. He had wasted a great opportunity, which was created by Qin Xiong. If he had not chosen to shoot directly, he could have tried to pass the ball to Henry.
Qin Xiong's expression didn't change at all. He didn't mind that Ljungberg had squandered his chances. Matches were always like this. Not every good chance could be converted into a goal. Powerful teams just had a higher success rate in converting chances into goals. As for weak teams, they might not even be able to create chances, let alone convert them into goals.
In the 34th minute of the match, Bayern Munich initiated an attack from the front. Salihamidzic's attempt to break past Ashley Cole on the right flank failed!
After Ashley Cole successfully intercepted the ball, he immediately dribbled the ball forward along the left flank.
Ashley Cole, who was as fast as lightning, was like an assassin. The whirlwind he stirred up made his opponents tremble in fear. He was also extremely eye-catching in the field of view of the audience.
After Ashley Cole crossed the half of the field, he passed the ball directly to Pires in front. After the pass, he continued to run forward. He directly changed into a striker and cut into the empty space in the side of Bayern Munich's penalty area.
Pires dribbled the ball horizontally for two steps before he passed the ball back to Qin Xiong, who was at the front waistline. Qin Xiong judged the situation and decisively sent out a straight ball!
The football rolled diagonally between Frings and Hargreaves. The extremely fast football darted between Lucio and Sagnol.
Bayern Munich's back waistline and defensive line collapsed under the impact of Qin Xiong's straight pass!
This straight pass was fast, accurate, and ruthless! Straight to the point!
No one expected the full back, Ashley Cole, to sprint from the backfield directly into Bayern Munich's penalty area!
He used his right foot to receive the straight pass sent by Qin Xiong. Unfortunately, his right foot was not his preferred foot, so his adjustment was not good. Kahn decisively left the goal and Ashley Cole chased the football for two steps before he suddenly volleyed the ball!
"Ashley Cole's shot landed on Kahn's chest! Kahn stood firm! The rebounded football fell at Sagnol's feet! "
Ashley Cole gritted his teeth in frustration. If his right foot technique had been better, he would not have given Kahn the chance to block more shooting angles.
Sagnol directly passed the ball to the middle of the midfield.
Ballack stopped the ball and turned around to go up to Silva to snatch the ball. Bayern Munich counterattacked after being counterattacked. The threat was huge.
Ballack pretended to pass the ball to the right flank and faked it!
The soul of the German midfielder deceived Silva this time, but he did not dare to challenge Vieira after he passed Silva. After all, the opportunity was too good. Ashley Cole was not in a defensive position! Silva was left behind by him again!
If he got entangled with Vieira, even if the ball was not intercepted and only the speed of the attack was delayed, it would be a waste of time.
The steel-like Ballack had the ability to organize. Naturally, he would not focus on one-on-one like a greenhorn.
When Vieira was two meters away from him, he passed the ball directly to Salihamidzic's direction, where there was a large space.
The Angel Wings' Salihamidzic cut straight into the penalty area. When Kanber retreated to help defend in the direction of the end line, Salihamidzic suddenly stopped and passed the ball back. Kanber passed him in front of him. At this time, he did not dribble the ball again, but sent a straight pass!
The cunning Ma Kai ran diagonally and rushed from behind Touré to the right side of the penalty area, closer to Salihamidzic.
Salihamidzic's pass was to Ma Kai!
Ma Kai did not adjust to receive the ball and directly turned to volley the ball!
The football flew from the inside of the goal near the goalpost into the goal!
Lehmann's save was a misjudgment. He thought that Ma Kai would roll the ball, but he did not expect the Dutch striker to shoot a volley into the top corner.
"Bayern Munich equalized the score! Hahaha, this was a great opportunity for Arsenal to attack! Ashley Cole, the player who has become a world-class full-back, created a chance for Arsenal to counterattack. Then he wanted to be the protagonist to end the attack. His teammates contributed everything for him. Qin Xiong's straight pass could not be more perfect. Unfortunately, Ashley Cole's adjustment before his final shot gave Kahn time to get closer to him. Kahn blocked his shot. Following that, Bayern Munich also quickly counterattacked!
After three passes from Sagnol, Ballack, and Salihamidzic, Bayern Munich was at the gate!
Ma Kai's running diagonally in the penalty area can be described as a textbook example, showing the qualities a striker should have. His shot was also impeccable, leaving almost no time for Lehmann to react. Bayern Munich's goal was beautiful!
This game presented a more exciting picture than expected. Both sides went back and forth. Even though they are not representatives of offensive football, they played an extremely efficient fast-attack game! "
The use of an attacking full-back had always been a double-edged sword. When it was good, it was unparalleled in the world. When it was bad, it was self-destructive.
Although Ashley Cole was a little helpless, his teammates did not blame him because Arsenal's philosophy was not utilitarian football. If they wanted to score and win, how could they not take risks?
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