Thirty-two minutes into the first half, the score was still 0: 0, but the Forest fans were full of confidence in the result of the game, because the situation on the field was completely under Nottingham Forest's control. In their own home ground, Tony Twain did not let the RCD Espanyol turn the tables!
Villarreal CF had automatically adjusted their tactics during the match. After seeing Riquelme being blocked by Wood, they rarely passed the ball over. Because the Argentines could not organize a decent attack when the ball was passed over.
Senna rushed up to take on the responsibility of organizing the team's offense. Although he was a Brazilian, he was not cut out for offense. This time, when he dribbled the ball forward, he was intercepted by Arteta, and then the Forest team directly launched an attack from near the center circle. Arteta passed the ball to Ribéry, who retreated to help defend. Compared to Sorin's path, Villarreal's right back was not strong. The Forest team also seized on this point to make a big deal out of it, placing the team's main offensive direction on their left flank and the opponent's right flank. The main task of the Forest team's right flank, Ashley Young, was to contain and suppress Sorin.
Ribéry received the ball and turned, relying on his speed to forcibly break through the Ecuadorian player, Valencia. Ribéry's rapid breakthroughs on the flank were one of the Forest fans' favorite scenes last season. Every time Ribéry forced a breakthrough, the stands would shout the nickname of the Frenchman — — The Blade Warrior.
In this way, Ribéry cut through Villarreal's flank defensive line like a sharp blade.
"Oh my God! Ribéry's really fast! It's like he's wearing skates and playing on smooth ice … This is Nottingham Forest's quick counterattack! "
Yes, this was indeed the Forest team's quick counterattack. Senna dribbled the ball to attack, which was supposed to be Villarreal's opportunity to attack. They did not expect the ball to be intercepted in the midfield … The entire Yellow Submarine team had to rush back to defend.
But how could their speed of defense compare to the speed of the Forest team's quick counterattack?
Last season, the Forest team relied on the speed of the flank to survive in England. In the new season, this fine tradition naturally could not be lost.
Ribéry broke through on the left flank, and Ashley Young responded on the right flank — just as quickly and resolutely plugged forward, firmly pressing Sorin and preventing him from supporting in the middle. At the same time, Viduka and Bendtner charged into the restricted area one after the other. After passing the ball, Arteta also rushed forward. The moment the Forest team switched from defense to offense, they threw in five players.
This was the result of the Forest team's usual training. Tang En hoped that his team could maintain this kind of mobility, able to advance and attack, and able to retreat and defend. Ever since he started coaching the team, he had been instilling this mentality in training and games. Now, it was finally integrated into the blood of the Forest team.
He no longer needed to wave his arms on the sidelines and roar like a madman, "Go! Go up! Attack! "Or" Come back! Come back! Retreat! "
His players know what to do in these situations.
Attack!
The goal was within reach!
Ribéry beautifully relied on a change of direction and acceleration to slip past the Dutch defender, Kronkamp, who came to intercept him. Then, he raised his head and glanced at the penalty area. He saw the tall Bendtner and the robust Viduka. Without any hesitation, he raised his leg and crossed the ball!
There were only two defenders in front of Villarreal CF's goal, and their attention was still on the football.
Viduka stabbed out from the side and rushed forward. He attracted all of Villarreal CF's defensive attention. But after he leaped up with all his might, he shrunk his neck and let the football pass over his head!
The two Villarreal defenders, including the goalkeeper, were all shaken by Viduka. Sorin was even more firmly attracted by Ashley Young. He could not do anything about the flash that happened in front of the goal.
Bendtner rushed forward!
"Nicholas — Bendtner!! And_GOOOOOAL！”
The City Ground shook violently with this roar.
"This is Nottingham Forest's first Champions League goal in 24 years! This is the first time the City Ground has shouted for a Champions League goal in 24 years! " The British commentator excitedly announced the data. "The cameras are shaking. I'm really sorry that we can't clearly see the scene after the goal. But I think we don't need to see this scene. We just need to think about it in our minds to understand it! That Nottingham Forest team that once shook Europe is finally back! "
Regardless of the usual differences in the domestic arena, patriotism still prevailed in such a European competition, not to mention the proud British. They were always used to thinking that everything about Britain was good and outstanding. At this moment, the commentator, who was not a Forest fan and had never liked the Forest team, cheered for the Forest player, Bendtner's goal.
Twain knelt on both knees, raised his arms high, and looked up at the sky. He had waited for this moment for two years!
The pain of losing a friend, the dormancy of setbacks, being ridiculed and insulted, and also facing moments that made him overly nervous … Now, the phoenix had risen from the ashes.
He was surrounded by cheering people, the coaching staff, the substitutes, and the fans in the stands behind him … He still knelt on the ground with his hands pointing to the sky.
Thank God, sending me here was the best decision you could have made!
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The Forest bar had become a sea of beer. The golden foam flew in the air and splashed onto everyone's body and face. The laughter, singing, and shouting had long covered up the sound coming from the television.
Anyway, the television must be cheering from the City Ground stadium, the same cheers as them. It did not matter if they did not listen to it.
The bar owner, Kenny Burns, did not join the cheering crowd. He just stared at the television screen and looked at the sea of red in the City Ground stadium.
How familiar …
The cheers around him changed and became a little distant. The sound from the television also changed and became a little unclear.
"Kenny Burns … What a beautiful assist! Nottingham Forest is one of the most powerful teams of this era. Brian Clough's team has defended the Champions League title! He has accomplished a great achievement that no one dared to think of before! The red tide has swept across Europe! Red is the only color in European football in this era! "
Boss, do you see it?
That Forest team is still there. It has come out of the fog of time. Twenty-four years have passed, and the red is still bright.
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