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Chapter 316 Changes in the situation
"Zero to zero! This was a disappointing first half."

"The first half of Juventus' home game against Liverpool has ended, and the performance of both sides can be described as lackluster. Neither side has been able to create any particularly good chances."

"Juventus coach Allegri may be quite pleased with this scene. Juventus, playing at home, looks like they're parking the bus. But honestly, even if they manage to hold on to a 0-0 draw at home, so what? Do they have to hold on to a 0-0 draw away and then go to penalties with Liverpool? Can they, well, hold on?"

"Liverpool have little to complain about in this half, because it's an away game and the opponent isn't pressing forward, so they don't really need to be too aggressive. You know, Liverpool have a perfect record at Anfield this season, which gives them plenty of confidence."

In the commentary box.

The commentators summarized the first half of the game.

The players from both sides then walked off the field.

The camera was trying to find something from the players on both sides.

finally.

The camera focused on Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Portuguese man looked grim and extremely displeased.

Inside the away team's locker room.

Liverpool's players didn't seem to have any particular thoughts on the first half.

They weren't playing passively either.

Juventus is a very famous team, and Liverpool's players have basically never played against them.

The opposing team held firm and refused to come out, playing defensively on their home turf.

What can they do?
"Our opponents are being cautious, which is a good thing to some extent. We don't need to be too aggressive, but if they continue to play like this in the second half, we can increase the number of attacks. If they push forward, we'll play their counter-attacks."

One of the benefits of winning first place in the group.

Besides having a higher probability of drawing a weak team.

Another advantage is the schedule: the away game can be played first, followed by the home game.

Liverpool have many options now.

But Klopp believes.

For Juventus

They didn't really have many other options.

If they really came here aiming for a draw at home.

Klopp wouldn't have any objections either.

Anyway.

This is your home turf.

the other side.

In the home team's locker room.

Cristiano Ronaldo waved his arms in frustration: We need to attack! Attack!
"This is our home ground!"

His words resonated with some Juventus players.

Allegri heard this.

A barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Guys, don't forget, we're facing Liverpool, the mighty Liverpool."

These words made many people in the Juventus squad grit their teeth.

Cristiano Ronaldo gritted his teeth, as if he wanted to say something.

但老实说。

These two seasons.

Sunshine's performance was simply outstanding.
He seemed somewhat unsure of himself.

However, he did not want to be a coward in this head-on confrontation.

Just as Ronaldo was about to say something.

Allegri suddenly said, "Yes, they are Liverpool, but we are Juventus, this is our home ground! Guys, right now they probably think we're spineless cowards, they all think we don't have the courage to press forward and attack at home."

"This is our chance!"

During halftime.

Commentators from all sides expressed their disappointment with the first half of the game.

however.

No one thought of it.

After a lackluster first half.

The second half.

The situation changes suddenly!

The second half began.

Juventus launched a sudden attack.

They created a very dangerous attack in the first minute of the second half.

Cristiano Ronaldo cut in from the left, received the ball, and unleashed a powerful shot!

The football slammed against the crossbar and bounced out of bounds.

The ball didn't go in.

But it ignited the stadium.

"Crossbar! Crossbar! Whoa whoa whoa! Ronaldo unleashed his power at the start of the second half!"

"Don't forget, before the rise of the sun, this era was known as the era of Messi and Ronaldo, the unparalleled duo!"

"The all-time top scorer in Champions League history is about to awaken!"

In the commentary box.

The commentators were incredibly excited.

Judging from Juventus' actions in the opening stages
The second half shouldn't be as boring as the first half!

really.

With a shot from Ronaldo.

The entire Juventus team seemed to have just woken up from a dream.

Their offensive.

At the start of the second half.

It displayed an extremely aggressive attitude.

"Dybala, Dybala, Dybala, Dybala, Dybala!!!"

Accompanied by the Italian commentator's incantation-like voice.

Dybala bursts into the penalty area and fires a low shot!
Alisson dived to make a save, deflecting the ball out of bounds.

"Dybala! Beautiful! Beautiful! This is the true strength of Juventus! This is the true attacking power of Juventus! This is the kind of spirit Juventus should display at home!"

The Italian commentator raised his arms in triumph.

The atmosphere at the home stadium was instantly ignited.

"Juventus! Juventus! Juventus!"

The unified shouts from the stands foreshadowed the fierce spirit of Juventus.

One minute later.

Juventus' attack created another threat.

Dybala takes the corner kick.

Mandzukic's header went just wide!
Just two minutes later.

Cristiano Ronaldo received the ball in the penalty area and forced a shot that hit a defender, resulting in a corner kick.

A continuous barrage of attacks came.

This revitalized the somewhat drowsy fans.

Good guy.

It seems Juventus is planning to step up their game in the second half!
have to say.

The contrast between their first and second halves caught Liverpool off guard, and their defense appeared somewhat flustered.

At the Juventus Stadium.

The home team's fans got excited too.

Their shouts echoed throughout the stadium.

Allegri on the sidelines was no longer as quiet as he was in the first half.

He used half the time.

The goal, besides lulling Liverpool into complacency, was also to fully unleash Ronaldo's potential.

Two-pronged!

Allegri's greatest hope is to see a goal scored right now!

Klopp, who was standing not far away, looked somewhat surprised.

Of course he knew.

Allegri's scheme has in fact succeeded.

Juventus's sudden rise certainly caught Liverpool off guard.

Juventus' attackers are all in excellent form.

but
If they can't score within these ten minutes.

Allegri's plan is likely to fail.

Klopp came to the sidelines.

he knows.

Now is the most crucial moment.

Liverpool's defense is very solid.

After a brief period of disarray, they quickly switched to a defensive stance.

Juventus' attacking threat has begun to diminish.

This scene caused some concern among the Italian commentators.

"Liverpool's strength is still formidable. Juventus's attack is starting to slow down, and they should be wary of Liverpool's counter-attacks."

The voice just fell.

on the field.

Juventus launched another attack.

Cristiano Ronaldo displayed an extremely strong attacking desire in this match.

He received the ball on the wing and took a step inside.

Take a shot directly from a tight angle!
The ball was deflected by Alisson and went into the penalty area.

Then Van Dijk kicked forward with a long kick.

The ball reached the wing and was captured by the sun!

After receiving the ball on the wing, Yang Guang suddenly accelerated his pace, broke into the penalty area, and shot!
A low shot.

The football headed straight for the bottom left corner of the goal.

That shot was taken from a very tricky angle.

Just then, a dark figure suddenly collapsed in front of the door!

"Buffon!!"

Gianluigi Buffon once again played the role of Juventus' savior.

He blocked the shot from the sun and sent it out of bounds.

"World-class save, beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!!"

Just as Yang Guang suddenly took a shot.

The Juventus players were taken aback.
When they looked back.

Buffon had already fallen to the ground.

The football was saved and went out of bounds.

They all understood.

Buffon saved the team once again.

Chiellini went over and helped him up, then gave him a high five to thank him for his earlier save.

Buffon tightened his gloves and shouted to everyone, "Defend the corner kicks! Watch out for their corner kicks!"

He had no time to bask in his brilliance, as the ensuing corner kick would be a test for Juventus' defense.

Juventus fans in the stands were cheering and chanting: "Gianluigi! Gianluigi!"

The Italian commentator was singing Buffon's praises: "Buffon! Buffon! He is still the world's best goalkeeper!"

Liverpool fans, however, were somewhat disappointed, as they were all ready to celebrate.

Buffon managed to save the shot.

Everyone knows Buffon's abilities.

A good goalkeeper is worth half a team.

What about Buffon?

What if Buffon gets into form in this match?

Will he become a god?

Will he be able to save every shot?

This is not good news for Liverpool.

Metaphysics is indeed mysterious.

But the fans weren't entirely skeptical.

After all, some competitions are just that illogical.

Sometimes you have the upper hand but still can't score.

However, the opposing team managed to score and take the game away with just one or two sporadic attacks.

Analyzing the data in this kind of competition makes absolutely no sense.

Data dominance.

However, they were behind in the score.

What can you say?

A goalkeeper's breakout performance is also part of the game.

The goalkeeper is in form.

It's true that no matter how hard you try, you get a winning hand.

There's no logic to this.

But it can actually happen on the football field.

Liverpool fans are seasoned veterans.

They certainly understand that sometimes football is just unreasonable.

Amid cheers from the Juventus fans throughout the stadium.

The away fans couldn't help but frown.

Liverpool's corner kicks are very threatening.

Several of the big guys entered the restricted area.

Arnold stood in front of the ball once again.

Arnold looked toward the penalty area.

After thinking about it.

Raise your right hand.

He held up three fingers.

The players' positions changed immediately inside the penalty area.

Juventus responded immediately.

Juventus' pre-match intelligence was so detailed.

They summarized the general approach to Liverpool's corner kick tactics.

Then, a targeted defensive strategy will be implemented.

Allegri had studied this match very carefully; he didn't want to be eliminated in the round of 16, and even if the opponent was Liverpool, Allegri would not surrender.

This is the Champions League!
but.

Do Liverpool's corner kicks need to be executed according to a set tactical pattern?
They are not robots.

The sunlight moved back and forth within the restricted area.

He looked at Arnold.

Arnold also looked at him.

Sunshine and Arnold met eyes.

Their eyes lit up
The sunlight was also discovered.

Juventus seem to have done a lot of research on their corner kick tactics.

So instead of following the tactical pattern of positioning, he drew Arnold's attention by moving back and forth.

After their eyes met.

Both of them were delighted.

Next.

It all depends on their chemistry.

Amidst the cheers of the fans throughout the stadium.

Arnold kicked the ball away.

The football, spinning, traced an inward-curving arc in the air.

At this moment, all the Juventus players sensed that something was wrong.

The ball seems a bit low.

Raising three fingers isn't opening the back point, is it?
Just then, everyone saw a red figure rushing towards the front.

The sight of number 9 from behind startled the Juventus players.

Regardless, he is Juventus' top defensive priority!
Chiellini was the first to react!
He quickly ran towards the front.

Meanwhile, another Juventus player, Matuidi, was pulling back towards the far post.

The two of them bumped into each other.

So when the sunlight leaped high in front.

He was completely undefended!
"Yang!! He's unguarded!!"

The commentators gasped in surprise.

The Italian commentator clutched his head in his hands, his eyes filled with terror.

Allegri on the sidelines stared wide-eyed as Chiellini and Matuidi collided.

Spicy balls!

Ah Jiong's face fell.

Under his gaze.

Sunny headed the ball towards the goal!

He headed the ball towards the near post!
Buffon was originally positioned in the middle of the goal, slightly behind.

This is also because we need to guard against direct attacks from the far post.

After Arnold took the kickoff.

He quickly realized what was going on.

The sunlight needs to get there first.

Buffon reacted quickly, moving rapidly towards the near post!

Just as he reached the near post, he saw Yang Guang head the ball towards the goal.

The football flew in from not far away.

The distance is too close!
The ball speed is also very fast.

Buffon had no time to think.

He simply raised his hand as a conditioned reflex.

He hit the soccer ball.

When that feeling of impact came.

But before Buffon could even feel a surge of joy, his expression changed drastically.

It was indeed hit on his hand.

However, it was not blocked.

Instead, it refracted upwards.

The soccer ball flew diagonally into the sky.

It hit the top of the net.

The ball went in!
The entire Allianz Arena was completely silent.

Half a second later.

The cheers of Liverpool fans erupted.

"Long live Yang!!!"

"Sunshine!!! Ohhhhhh!! Unbelievable! Liverpool are in the lead!!"

The commentators went wild.

"Liverpool have capitalized on a corner kick opportunity and scored! They've taken the lead away from home and secured an away goal!"

"Juventus players completely missed their mark!!"

"This is what happened when Yang Guang headed the ball into the goal unmarked!"

"Zero to one! Liverpool are in the lead, and they've also scored an away goal!"

"If the first half was disappointing, then the second half was a complete turnaround! It was an incredibly exciting match!"

"Juventus must attack now, this is their home ground!"

(End of this chapter)