Chapter 101

  Pearson was careful with his words.

  In fact, his original intention was that since the two forwards really didn't find the shooting boots in the first half, then they should give the brothers in the midfield a chance.

  However, considering the players' face, he still expressed it in a more tactful way.

  Vardy and Knockaert nodded. They also understood what the coach meant.

  Indeed, both of them had chances to score in the first half, but the final shot was not decisive enough.

  This kind of shooting in a fast attack requires extremely high strength and courage from the forwards.

  A little hesitation will miss the best chance to score.

  In the second half, They have to pass the ball to the midfield teammates more often, and also create more changes in attack against the opponent using their movements.

  Shakespeare looked at Xia Xing, who had a calm expression, as if thinking about something.

  Xia, I really think you can lead the team to victory in the second half.

  Come on, young man!

  At this time, Xia Xing was indeed thinking about something.

  During this period of time, he won the league championship and focused his energy on dealing with the FA Cup.

  Especially the video recordings of Arsenal's games, he has watched them many times.

  If they beat this opponent, Leicester City will be able to make it to the FA Cup final for the first time in history.

  This is of great significance to Xia Xing.

  And there are two huge expectations.

  First, as long as they beat Arsenal, he can achieve the goal of winning five Premier League teams in a single season, and the SS-level Cruyff card will be in hand.

  At that time, his own strength will be greatly improved.

  And after this game, the opponent they will face in the final is also what he is looking forward to.

  His own parent team, Manchester United!

  He believed that Manchester United Club certainly did not expect to play against It's own loaned player.

  What kind of performance can I have in that game?

  If I play well, I will definitely be highly valued after returning to Manchester United.

  I am very excited just thinking about it.

  But now, I still have to calm down and play the game in front of me well.

  The players walked out of the locker room and came to the pitch.

  "Guys, what do you think about the second half?" Vardy asked everyone.

  Pearson's words just now were just guidance, and there was no specific implementation strategy.

  Mahrez frowned slightly: "I still want to rush on their wing in the second half."

  Drinkwater disagreed: "I still think their central defense is weaker."

  James didn't speak, his mind was a little confused.

  Everyone looked at Xia Xing, and Xia Xing slowly spoke.

  "I think we can make some on-the-spot changes in position in the second half."

  "Huh? What changes?"

  "For example, Matthew and I can switch positions according to the situation, and Riyad can move to the middle according to the situation, let Knockaert take position on the right, and the formation can also be adjusted."

  "This, don't we need to talk to Pearson?"

  "On-the-spot changes depend on ourselves."

  "I agree!"

  "I think we can try it too!"

  "Okay, then let's add some changes."

  "Cooperation and tacit understanding!"

  Cooperation and tacit understanding, these four words are easy to say, but difficult to do.

  If you want to have top-level team tacit understanding, you must have the native unified football concept of La Masia, or the absolute team building strategy of Wenger and Mourinho, so that the best team tacit understanding can be formed.

  But for Leicester City players, this is not a problem.

  The cooperation between the four Manchester United players has always been very tacit.

  Mahrez and Vardy also have a kind of harmony that seems like they met too late and are a match made in heaven.   

  Knockaert also often trains with Xia Xing and Vardy, and they have a good relationship and good cooperation.

  In this way, even if Leicester City has made some changes, they are still in good harmony.

  At the beginning of the second half, Arsenal still attacked with all their strength.

  However, several consecutive cooperations allowed Xia Xing and Drinkwater to become the iron gates in the middle.

  They have gradually become familiar with Arsenal's style of play, so they played much more calmly than in the first half.

  In the 66th minute of the game, Arsenal advanced in the middle, and Rosicky's pass to Giroud was intercepted by captain Morgan!

  Morgan passed the ball directly forward!

  The ball fell at Xia Xing's feet! At this moment,

  Xia Xing glanced at the Arsenal penalty area!

  At this moment, all the frontline players of Leicester City started speeding up!

  Xia Xing also sprinted forward with the ball!

  Podolski pressed to grab the ball back immediately!

  Xia Xing directly used his body to resist the German attacker!

  Facing Ramsey's defense, Xia Xing went directly to the left!

  At this time, James quickly ran to the middle, and the two completed a cross-position exchange!

  Ramsey still followed Xia Xing!

  Xia Xing didn't stick to the ball, but decisively knocked it sideways!

  The ball landed at James' feet!

  James made another short pass forward!

  Drinkwater received the ball and passed it to the front left without stopping!

  Xia Xing had already used his speed to rush past Ramsey's defense!

  Sagna rushed up to steal the ball!

Xia Xing directly pushed the ball forward!

  Vardy received the ball on the side and passed it back to the penalty area!

  Xia Xing had already run diagonally into the penalty area!

  He could shoot through the small angle!

  Goalkeeper Szczesny was ready!

  But Xia Xing didn't choose to shoot, he continued to pass the ball!

  The ball was passed to the middle of the penalty area!

  Mahrez quickly moved forward!

  At the penalty spot, he lightly pushed the ball into the far corner!

  Szczesny was out of position!

  The ball went into the dead corner!

  "The ball went in!

  "1 to 0!"

  "What a wonderful match!"

  "What did we just see?"

  "If it weren't for the different colors of the jerseys,

  "I would have thought the goal just now was scored by Arsenal!"

  "Xia took the ball from the backline and launched an attack.

  "Several teammates passed the ball in succession.

  "They completely pulled apart Arsenal's defense!

  "Vardy's response at the end was wonderful!

  "Xia's small-angle inverted triangle pass was also very exquisite!

  "Mahrez's shot was fatal and wonderful!

  "Even Knockaert, who did not touch the ball directly, used his running position at the far end to pin down Arsenal's defenders!

  "A wonderful attack! Leicester City told everyone in this way--

  "Artistic football? We can do it too!"

  The Leicester players on the court cheered excitedly!

  Pearson and Shakespeare on the sidelines also celebrated with high fives!

  Beautiful goal!

  Great!

  The away fans cheered in the stands, but they were soon drowned out by the cheers of the home fans.

  For the home fans, although they were a little unhappy about losing the ball, it was not a big embarrassment.

  It's just a lost ball, what's the big deal?

  We still have a chance next!

  In the 66th minute of the game, Leicester City broke the deadlock and made the score 1-0.

  However, they did not lead for too long.

  In the 77th minute of the game, the ball landed at Rosicky's feet after a midfield pass.

  Just when everyone thought he would continue to pass the ball, Rosicky suddenly shot!

  About 30 meters away from the goal!

  Rosicky's shot hit the upper right corner of the goal!

  The ball went into the net accurately!

  Schmeichel was completely helpless!

  "This shot is amazing!

  "Rosicky's world-class long shot!

  "Arsenal tenaciously equalized the score!

  "Although Leicester City performed well today,

  "But I believe most fans are still more optimistic about Arsenal!

  "1 to 1!

  "This game is getting more and more exciting!"

  (End of this chapter)