Chapter 91 Saul

At the end of the intermission, neither side changed their lineups. The difference is that Bayern Munich coach Magath was satisfied with the team's performance in the first half, while Ancelotti really had no one to change.

Look who is sitting on the Milan bench, Fiori, Costacurta, Vogel, Gilardino, Amoruso, Rui Costa, and a temporary transfer from the youth team Antonelli.

Not to mention that Ancelotti's own heart is already a mess, even if he has all kinds of thoughts and calculations, he can only use it for blowing bubbles at the moment.

At the beginning of the second half, Bayern Munich, who were unwilling to draw at home, immediately launched a fierce attack on AC Milan. Bayern's offensive routine is not complicated. It is completely different from Barcelona's team that pays attention to cooperation and plays with skills. , Pushing the ball from the backcourt to the frontcourt often only requires four or five feet to pass.

Ballack, who was supposed to dispatch the team's attack in the midfield, went straight to Milan's big penalty area, and Ma Kai and Pizarro became the gun mounts of this German heavy artillery, providing him with elixir. ?? Stadium Maniac 91

AC Milan's offense followed Ancelotti's instructions and switched to two flanks, but Simic and Serginho were under the pressure of Bayern and could not attack at all. Seedorf and Gattuso The two are not the traditional wingers. They often cut inside habitually. Instead, they took the positions of Digan and Inzaghi, making Milan's offense look chaotic.

In terms of defense, Caladze has completely become a loophole in the eyes of the Bayern generals, probably because of the influence of his brother's murder. Last Friday, Caladze, who was still training in Milanello, learned the bad news. His brother who was kidnapped four years ago Raven was brutally murdered. Then the club gave him a special one-week leave to help his family take care of the funeral, but he chose to stay and insisted on playing the full game against Cagliari the next day.

The day Raven was kidnapped was May 23, 2001. At the age of 21, he was still in the fourth grade of medical school, but on his way home from school, four men dressed as police officers were killed outside Tbilisi Hospital. The kidnappers got into the car. Although the family immediately paid a ransom of US$600,000 as requested by the kidnappers, they still haven't released him.

Just four days after Raven was hijacked, Caladze came to Rome with Milan. During the game, he was surprised to see the slogan played by the Roma fans: "Let Raven go."

A week later, Georgian players returning from overseas asked for a postponement of their World Cup qualifying match against Italy, citing a lack of security as the match was being played in Tbilisi. The game was postponed to the night of January 2 of the following year. Although Georgia lost to Italy 1:2 in that game, Kaladze, who represented Georgia in the competition, got good news: someone said that Raven was still alive.

Since then, Kaladze has been living in anxiety and hope. Until last May, a group of corpses were discovered in the mountains of Georgia. Georgian Minister of the Interior Meera Beverly said that one of them might be Raven.

Caladze's heart tensed again, and the subsequent dna verification report once again overwhelmed him. The Milan defender continued to wait for the fading hope.

But last Friday, Mela Beverly announced again: The kidnappers have been arrested in Russia, Switzerland, France and Georgia. Georgia also invited autopsy experts from the FBI and determined that a body found last month was Raven. The time of death was 2001.

After learning that his younger brother was killed in the same year he was kidnapped, Karadze chose to remain silent. Once again the club stood by his side, "on the field with Caladze", Milan said through their official website.

When Kaladze walked into the stadium, there was thunderous applause in the South Stand, and then the fans unfurled a banner: "Kaladze, we mourn with you."

In the 23rd minute, after Pirlo scored a penalty kick, all Milan players also surrounded Caladze.

After the game, the Georgian finally spoke: "People always have to face misfortune in life. This moment is painful, but there is no way, I can only perform on the court. Thank you to the team and club with me And the fans, I'm not alone."

Ancelotti also praised: "Although he was suffering great pain in his heart, he played very seriously and completed the task brilliantly."

After the game against Cagliari, Caladze returned to Georgia to handle Raven's funeral. After returning, everyone found that Caladze's mood was a little off. Originally, in the game against Bayern, Ancelotti planned to let Kos Takuta played, but Karadze insisted on playing.

But judging from the performance from the first half to the present, Karadze is completely regular. The area he guards has almost become the back garden of Bayern players.

Fortunately, Nesta played well today and helped Karadze fill his position many times, so that AC Milan could withstand Bayern Munich's onslaught in the second half.

After Bayern Munich's offensive paused, Milan also took the opportunity to play two high-quality counterattacks, but it was a pity that Degan made a cross from the side. Inzaghi's start was a little slower. Although he stabbed the ball, he failed He exerted his strength and was caught by Kahn. There was another Digan's long-range shot from outside the penalty area, and Kahn's thrilling single palm supported the crossbar.

Although Milan didn't have many chances, they still took the lead in the 25th minute of the second half. Gattuso intercepted Hargreaves' ball in the middle, and then directly transferred the ball with a long pass. In the penalty area, Degan quickly followed up, leaning against Lucio, and before Kahn hit the ball, the header was ferried to Inzaghi who was in the back, and Inzaghi fell to the ground and shot 』, and kicked the ball into the gate without a handle.

2:1! ?? Stadium Maniac 91

AC Milan took the lead at the Allianz Arena through a quick counterattack. After the goal, Inzaghi also looked very excited. He is now competing with Raul for the number of goals in the European war. This goal undoubtedly consolidated his status as an active player Among them, the number of goals scored in the European War ranks first.

Ancelotti on the sidelines also jumped up and waved his fist vigorously. Obviously, he didn't expect this goal. Without his frequent inversions of complicated tactics, he just passed the ball with one kick and ferried the ball with a header. Internet, happiness came too suddenly.

When Magath saw that the team was falling behind, his face suddenly became gloomy. He walked to the bench and said a few words, and then people saw the veteran Sauer standing up.

The Bayern fans who were still annoyed about losing the ball just now burst into cheers when they saw Sauer standing up. Sauer has a very important position in the hearts of Bayern fans.

Even if he was not born in a prestigious football family, his temperament is destined to make a career on the green field. Lightweight, sensitive and delicate, if such a man does not play football, it is simply unreasonable not to become an idol worshiped by fans after playing football.

Even now, Sauer is old, no longer the absolute main force on the pitch, and is often plagued by injuries. Many people still believe that Sauer is indispensable for Bayern Munich and even the German national team a member.

In the European Championship in 1996, although Bierhoff was only "fulfilled" in a certain sense, everyone who watched the game agreed that the real heroes of the German team were their three "heroes". : Vogts, Klinsmann and Sauer.

Today, two of the three heroes of the past have withdrawn from the green field, but Sauer, who was the youngest at that time, has attracted more and more attention with his superb skills.

Although Sauer is a descendant of Turkey, for Sauer, who grew up in Germany since he was a child, he received traditional German football education, and his football thinking and football philosophy are absolutely German. But this does not prevent Sauer from having his own unique "things". People who have watched Sauer play football always like to regard him as a foreign aid in the Bundesliga. Indeed, Sauer's light and free style of play is indeed the most beautiful scenery in the German team.

In the spring of 1992, Sauer joined Bayern Munich for $3.3 million, which was a turning point in his football career. Starting from the Bayern team, Sauer has always played a role with a certain super attractiveness and deciding the outcome of the game. In Bayern's first season, Sauer made 31 appearances and scored 7 goals. When many players were unable to enter the best form due to the new team, Sauer miraculously maintained his pleasing to the eye.

From then on, the German media began to take a serious look at this 1.78-meter-tall rising star with incredible footsteps and insight. All those charismatic, evocative words, delivered with ease by Sauer's presence on the pitch.

Enthusiastic fans called him a representative of the new generation of German players. Their comments were: This is a man with a temper and personality, but quite calm and dedicated. He is the player we need. Strict training, kicking the ball on the field is simply easy.

With outstanding skills, a strong outlook on the overall situation, and wonderful footwork, Sauer has all the qualities that an attacking midfielder needs to possess. His role on the field is crucial for Bayern, but in the 02/03 and 03/04 seasons, Sauer's injury affected his normal level of performance. When his body gradually recovered, Bayern Munich's midfield has been dominated by young people. Sauer, who is too old this season, is no longer the absolute main force of Bayern, but he is still an important player in the Bayern team.

Whenever Bayern Munich encountered a problem, he always thought of Magath first, and the person who used to solve the problem was still Sauer.

The current situation is very obvious. Nesta, the world's best central defender, is in the penalty area of AC Milan. Although Ma Kai's header is excellent, he can't gain the upper hand in the confrontation with Nesta. Relying on rushing and hitting, although it can disrupt Milan's defense, it is still not easy to completely disintegrate Milan.

With Sauer, he can use his skills, view the overall situation, revitalize the midfield, deliver shells for Ballack, and threaten Milan's goal through his long-range shots.

Hargreaves was replaced by Sauer. His performance in this game was really average. In the confrontation with Kaka, he could not take advantage at all. In the first half, Kaka had 4 through balls , and then they all formed shots, and Hargreaves has to bear some responsibility.

After Sauer came on the field, it really had an immediate effect. After the Bayern team got the ball, they no longer drove directly to the frontcourt, but handed the ball to Sauer and let him decide what to do.

Sauer's pass not only liberated Ballack, but also completely activated Bayern's two sides. Lizarazu and Sagnol frequently "plugged in", and Milan's two sides were completely paralyzed.

Ancelotti doesn't know what to do at the moment. If Ambrosini can play, he will definitely replace Ambrosini without hesitation to defend Sauer, but now he only has A Vogel.

Before Ancelotti could figure out what to do, Bayern Munich scored. It was Ma Kai who scored the goal, and it was Sauer who had just entered the field who sent the assist.

Sauer passed the ball in the middle of the midfield and hit directly behind Karadze. Karachi attacked rashly, but collided with Nesta who was defending. Ma Kai seized the opportunity and pushed and shot , scored the ball into the empty goal. ?? Stadium Maniac 91

Degan watched from the frontcourt and shook his head helplessly. When Sauer came on the field, Magath's intention was obvious, which was to enhance the creativity of the midfield, but Ancelotti couldn't come up with any countermeasures.

After Ma Kai scored the goal, he immediately ran to Sauer who assisted him. Other Bayern players also stepped forward and hugged Sauer. For this veteran who has played for Bayern for more than ten years, they are all Sincerely respect.

"Ma Kai scored a goal. It came from Sauer's wonderful assist. Sauer's pass completely penetrated the entire defense line of Milan. Karadze even had time to raise his head just now. Karachi made another mistake when he attacked. Collided with Nesta, the ball fell right in front of Ma Kai, all he had to do was send the ball into the empty goal! A stroke of genius, Sauer stabbed Milan in the body just after he came out! "

Unlike the blatant Italian commentators, the Germans have always been extremely rigorous in their style, even when commenting on football games.

As soon as they took the lead, they were equalized by a powerful opponent. Unsurprisingly, the morale of the Milan team suffered a heavy blow. The originally somewhat messy defense line became even more stormy at this moment.

Sauer kept rushing forward with the ball, Ballack released heavy artillery from time to time, and the two flanks of Lizarazu and Sagnol made Milan's defensive players miserable.

Three minutes after Bayern equalized the score, Bayern Munich made a comeback. This time, Sauer took the ball in the middle. Gattuso did not dare to neglect, left Ballack and rushed over, facing the ferocious shovel of the Italian butcher. Saul was not afraid at all, and before Gattuso's feet flew over, he picked the ball lightly, then jumped up, leaped over Gattuso's body, and then lay forward Two steps, a through ball, passed to Pizarro who was running towards Milan's penalty area.

"Dangerous! Pizarro doesn't have a Milan player by his side!"

Karadze, who was supposed to defend Pizarro, was distracted again at this moment. When he realized it, Pizarro had already opened a distance of two or three meters from him.

"Defend! Defend! Stop him!" Ancelotti shouted hoarsely from the sidelines.

Caladze tried to chase back, but unfortunately the distance between him and Pizarro was too far. Seeing that Pizarro was about to rush in, as long as he got in, he could directly face the goalkeeper Karachi. Calaze was in a hurry , ran a few steps, and put the shovel directly.

"Ah~~~~~~~"

Pizarro screamed and fell to the ground. Seeing this, the referee blew his whistle and rushed over, and showed a red card to Karazze, playgo!

The Bayern players also gathered around one after another, blaming Karadze loudly. The shovel just now was too dangerous. Looking at Pizarro's painful face, and looking at the scratched socks, one can imagine , How ruthless is Karazze's foot.

"Bastard! You murderer! Do you want to kill him?"

"You bastard! Is this your AC Milan's art football?"

Kaladze also knew that his yellow card was not wronged, and he didn't refute it, so he walked off the field with his head down.

Ancelotti also looked gloomy, with a dark face, walked directly towards the coach's bench, sat down, and now he is out of action, the score was equalized, and there was one less person on the field. How to play the game?

The Bayern players on the field were persuaded to go away, Pizarro was also carried off the field for treatment, and Bayern won a free kick in an excellent position on the penalty area line.

"Muhammad! You come with the ball!" Ballack walked directly in front of Sauer holding the ball.

Sauer was stunned for a moment, but he didn't refuse, and took the football with a smile. When he was not injured and was still the team's main force, he handled almost all the set-pieces. In terms of footwork, even Ballack was not him. opponent.

Taking a deep breath, he waited for the whistle from the referee. After a short run-up, Sauer swooped the ball with his arch. As if the football had been enchanted, it turned into an outer arc and crossed the wall. It flew directly towards the far corner, but just after reaching the highest point, the violently spinning football suddenly fell and headed towards the near post of the goal.

Karachi couldn't react in time. In fact, when the football was rising, he was also unaware of the danger. At this moment, he could only turn his head to say goodbye, and the football went straight into the net.

3:2!

Bayern Munich took the lead again with Sauer's free kick.

Digan crossed his hips and looked at Karachi who was sitting on the ground with his head down. He couldn't help but smiled wryly. He still didn't understand how this stupid big man got to Milan, and how he could squeeze Dida to the bench in his previous life. , becoming the main goalkeeper of AC Milan is really amazing enough.

Seventeen minutes before the game, Milan is one goal behind Bayern Munich in the away game. It seems that this game is not easy to play.