The Godfather of Greenery

Chapter 177 Fighting hard?

"Van der Vaart got the ball on the right and Kaladze went up to defend."

"Maicon quickly inserted from behind, and the two cooperated once. Maicon got the ball, made a quick bottom pass, and made a cross!"

"Zlatan Ibrahimovic header!!!"

"Beautiful, Dida hit the ball with a single punch, and Nesta made a quick clearance!"

"The ball flew out of the penalty area, Sneijder stopped the ball with his chest and took a long shot!!!"

After Sneijder's shot, the entire Arena was suspended, and even some excited fans rushed out of their seats involuntarily, wanting to shout and celebrate the team's victory. Goal scored.

But it's a pity that Sneijder's kick was 32 meters away from the goal. In the end, he failed to hold the ball down. It was too high!

"Ajax started very positively, with a fast pace, especially in terms of ball movement, passing through the midfield quickly, and using two sides to plan the attack. This offensive routine played very lively after the opening, obviously Ye Qiu's arrangement and targeted tactics against AC Milan."

The live TV footage was shown in the coaching bench of the home team, sitting on top of Ye Qiu. After Sneijder missed a long shot, he shook his head a few times, but there was obviously no other unnecessary movement, and he stood there with his chin in his hands. Continue to watch the game.

"This is a crucial game. Whoever wins will be able to determine the right to qualify for the group. However, AC Milan is obviously more disadvantaged because they must win, but Ajax only needs a draw. Can qualify!"

I said this as if to reflect the different characteristics of the two head coaches in commanding the game. Ancelotti stood outside from the beginning, looking very nervous, making adjustments from time to time, calling out to the players, while Ye Qiu On the other hand, he always sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, calmly sat in the coach's bench of the home team, and watched the game with his chin resting on his back.

It was the sixth leg of the UEFA Champions League first-round group stage at the Arenal, and like all games played at the Arena, Ajax used their strengths from the start and played fast-paced The offensive tactics of the team, combined with the team's tight defense and pressure in the midfield, brought a lot of trouble to AC Milan.

But in fact, in terms of ball possession rate, Ajax is not as good as AC Milan, but the Eredivisie team created more threatening attacks than the Rossoneri after the start of the game. Haven't even had a shot yet.

Ye Qiu was satisfied with the development of the game, because the players executed his tactics well.

Why has the game passed more than ten minutes, but AC Milan has not yet completed the shot?

When Ye Qiu got AC Milan's starting roster before the game, he felt strange on the one hand, but on the other hand, he was telling his players, even when the opponent's double forwards and Rivaldo pulled to the side to receive the ball , The defenders and midfielders must also keep up, especially for Rivaldo.

In this game, Ye Qiu made Arteta's position closer to Mascherano, the purpose is to ensure that there is an Ajax player next to Rivaldo to defend and harass him anytime and anywhere.

"I can't figure it out!" Ye Qiu looked at the trend of the game and shook his head, "Why did you give up the single striker who has been playing so well this season, and instead adopt the tactics of double striker Garribaldo?"

Some people were worried before the season that AC Milan's double striker combination was not ideal, and with Shevchenko's injury, Inzaghi performed very well in the single striker position, and AC Milan's 4321 Christmas tree tactics also played. Very good, but since Shevchenko returned from injury, AC Milan seems to have been affected instead.

Of course, Ye Qiu would not say that it was Shevchenko's responsibility, it had nothing to do with the Ukrainians.

"Using two forwards, let Shevchenko and Inzaghi frequently pull to the wing, this is obviously to suppress our two full-backs." Bobby Hames tried to think in Ancelotti's way to analyze.

Ye Qiu smiled after hearing this, "So I just asked Maicon and Abidal to adjust their responsibilities, and they will stay in position when defending, but as soon as our midfielders get the ball, they will boldly press forward when they find a gap, and maximize the Get rid of the impact of this tactic, and it doesn't work at all."

The biggest risk of 433 is that the distance between the winger and the full-back is too long. Ancelotti uses two forwards to pull the side to influence and interfere with the two full-backs. The strategy of boldly pressing up when one's own side holds the ball can fill in this loophole to the greatest extent.

But this is only theoretical, the key lies in the execution of the players, but judging from the beginning of the game, Ajax and AC Milan's tactics were executed well, and no one took advantage of it.

"Accordingly, I would consider Rui Costa as a double striker, but Ancelotti used Rivaldo in this game. This Brazilian is not the kind of No. 9 and a half, so judging from the game, It’s kind of like a front three.”

After hearing Ye Qiu's words, Bobby Harms couldn't help laughing. The more he communicated with Ye Qiu, the easier it was for him to find that Ye Qiu's sense of tactics had improved a lot. Once he understands the opponent's players' technical characteristics, he can quickly grasp the opponent's strengths, weaknesses and loopholes.

"The problem with Rui Costa is also obvious. The rhythm of the midfield is slow. They suffered such a loss at the San Siro Stadium in the last game, so Ancelotti will not continue to use Rui Costa in this game. Costa, but using Rivaldo, is also worried that the problem of slow tempo will be used by us again!"

"But with Rivaldo, there is a big problem with the connection between the midfield and the attacking line. Mascherano and Arteta directly cut off the connection between them. Now they want to pass the ball to the midfielder. With two forwards, you can only choose to pull sideways and make long passes."

While analyzing, Bobby Harms also felt a little helpless for Ancelotti, why use two forwards?
The 4321 that originally allowed Rivaldo and Rui Costa to play 2 at the same time should be regarded as filling the problem of the slow operation of the midfield and linking the midfield and striker. The best solution to these two problems, although it seems like this It seems to be a bit of a disadvantage, after all, two players are used to make up for what should normally be done by one person, such as Kaka in the future.

But sometimes, you have no choice but to compromise with reality.

But Ancelotti used two forwards in this game, playing 4312. When the three players in the midfield cannot move, they can only choose between Rui Costa and Rivaldo. No matter which one you choose, the problem is big.

That's why Ye Qiu adjusted the team's starting tactics in the locker room as soon as he saw AC Milan's starting lineup.

"Also, have you noticed, Bobby?" Ye Qiu smiled and looked at Bobby Harms beside him.

This Dutch old man's face turned as red as a Fuji apple every time it was game time. He looked very excited, a bit like Ferguson, but in Ye Qiu's view, Bobby Harms was much more amiable than Ferguson.

"What?" Bobby Harms didn't understand what Ye Qiu was referring to.

"Their full-backs always shrink back!" Ye Qiu laughed.

The difference between 4321 and 4312 lies in whether there is one more player in the midfield or one less player.

Don't underestimate this person, because when the three lines are compressed tightly, the difference between one more person and one less person is still obvious in the midfield area between 10 and 20 meters, at least when the ball is out There is a big difference in points and air-cut running positions.

AC Milan's midfield is indeed very creative. Pirlo, Gattuso and Seedorf, plus whether it is Rivaldo or Rui Costa in front, even two players play four No. 4 together , Their creativity is excellent, but that is in the middle, and the wing is the weakness of this set of tactics.

Ancelotti is obviously paying more and more attention to this problem, so he wants to introduce a right back during the winter break. The target includes Cafu in Rome, because in his opinion, full backs not only have to defend , Because the midfielder lacks wing attack, the full-back's attack is very important.

From 4321 to 4312, with one less midfielder, the pressure becomes greater, especially on the wing, plus Ajax's offense is already good at walking on the wing, Van der Vaart and Robben are almost all on the back The opponent's full-back, AC Milan, started the game, and the wing attack was completely abolished.

Judging from the current situation, if Ajax has no advantage in the middle, it is tantamount to hitting the opponent's advantage area head-on, so he chooses to go on the side, so he will soon issue an order to adjust the team's tactics again. It is high-intensity oppression in the middle, and more sideways after getting the ball.

"I thought it would be a hard fight, but now it seems that I should amplify my ambitions, not only to win, but also to win beauty!" Ye Qiu showed a confident smile.

Bobby Harms also chuckled after hearing this, obviously supporting Ye Qiu's opinion.

Sometimes, the outcome of a game is doomed!
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Ajax quickly created another very good chance to score.

When Dario Simic once left his position in order to respond to a midfielder, the pass was intercepted by Mascherano in advance and passed to Sneijder, who scored with a diagonal pass With the ball, Robben quickly inserted into Simic's area and went straight to AC Milan's penalty area.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Van der Vaart also pressed up immediately, and it became a three-on-three immediately, but because Van der Vaart pulled Karadze to the right, it became a two-on-two in the middle.

Robben made a cross pass, and Ibrahimovic got the ball and knocked back behind him, but the ball was touched by Nesta, and Robben, who had already rushed over his head, had to retreat to catch the ball. At this time, Gattuso had already Came over, and Robben quickly shook off Gattuso, passed to the right post of the goal, and Ibrahimovic followed up with a shot that arrived and threw him in his arms.

This time the attack did not work again, but it made Simic's heart beat faster when he returned to the defense. If the goal was scored, he would be most responsible, so he warned himself in fear and depression in his heart, don't go any further. up.

Don't ask for success, but ask for nothing!
Simic on the right side stayed firmly in his position. Although AC Milan had fewer routes to play the ball in the midfield and Ajax succeeded in stealing the ball frequently, it was difficult for the attack on the left side to be effective. Moved to the right.

After seeing Mascherano cut off the ball passed to Rivaldo again, Maicon beside him quickly plugged in for the ball.

The ball came to Maicon's feet, the Brazilian quickly used his own speed to get rid of Seedorf, and quickly dribbled the ball straight to AC Milan's defense line along the right. After attracting the attention of Caladze, Maicon will The ball was passed to van der Vaart.

Van der Vaart got the ball from outside the right corner of the penalty area. Facing Maldini's defense, he made a gesture to dribble the ball in the middle, but at this time Pirlo and Gattuso had already returned, so Maldini was not fooled, and As expected, Van der Vaart did not succeed in a false move, and quickly dribbled the ball close to the penalty area line on the right.

The speed was evident at this moment. Even though Maldini was aware of it, he still gave the Dutchman a chance to cross the explosive Van der Vaart before he crossed the baseline. Pass, pass the ball in front of the goal.

Nesta was standing behind Maldini and was also moving. Van der Vaart's pass was subconsciously blocked by him. The ball changed from a cross pass to a return pass. Sneijder, who came up in the second round, happened to be at the front of the penalty area. When he saw that Nesta's clearance ball was not strong, he rushed forward immediately.

Nesta also realized the problem, reacted quickly, and made a flying action to block the hole of the gun, but Sneijder was faster, stabbed the shot, and the ball almost went straight to the goal in a straight line at a very fast speed lower right corner.

"GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!"

"17th minute, 17th minute, Wesley Sneijder scores the opening goal for Ajax!"

Seeing that Sneijder had rushed out of the AC Milan penalty area excitedly, the whole person quickly pulled up his jersey, covered it on top of his head, and rushed out of the field all the way, the slide track was in the Ajax chairman's stand Below him, he opened his arms, accepting the cheers from the stands like a landslide.

Ye Qiu, who was sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai, clenched his fists and shouted immediately after seeing Sneijder's goal, stood up and said goodbye to Bobby Harms, Rick Link, Van Basten, Roland and other assistants. High fives and looking happy too.

"This time Ajax's offense was very sudden. From playing on the left just now, it suddenly changed to playing on the right. AC Milan was obviously caught off guard, especially in the defense of the wing. Maicon went straight to the AC Milan's defense line, the Rossoneri's midfield defense is useless, it can be said that this goal seems to be accidental, but it really makes people unable to sympathize with AC Milan."

After the team conceded a goal, Ancelotti hugged his chubby head hard, looking very depressed.

From the beginning of the game, he felt that the situation was not going well. AC Milan was always playing in a very awkward state. Those things that the players are best at were not brought into play at all, and what he had originally placed high hopes on, I hope that the two forwards and Rivaldo's side can create some threats to Ajax's side, but I didn't expect Ye Qiu to be afraid at all.

This cannot be said to be Ye Qiu's problem. In this game, Ajax did not adopt the usual high-post defense, but embraced a more rigorous defensive preparation. They allowed AC Milan's midfielder to control the ball. But firmly cut off the link from the midfield to the forward line, Arteta and Mascherano look more like a double midfielder position.

When Ajax built a wall between the striker and the midfield, AC Milan's ball advancement was completely cut off.

However, the advancement of the ball was cut off, the offense was in trouble, and the team's tactical problems were gradually exposed, especially on the wing.

Ye Qiu was very decisive, with a very accurate vision. He gave up the entanglement on the side, gave up those unnecessary ball possession competitions, and went directly to the side, using his most advantageous advantage to destroy AC Milan's loopholes.

So from the beginning of the game to the present, Ajax's threats are almost always launched from the wing.

"If we didn't play double forwards, maybe we wouldn't be so passive!" Ancelotti shook his head helplessly.

This sentence was heard by his assistant Mauro Tassotti, but he didn't say anything, because he knew that Ancelotti's attack might actually be taken lightly for the sake of the overall situation. The biggest mistake of the game was the double striker.

"Think about it again? Maybe there is still salvation!" Tassotti said.

Ancelotti shook his head, how could he think of a solution in this short period of time?

However, there is a ready-made one, winning Shevchenko or one of the great Inzaghi, adding Rui Costa, and even adding Serginho, can help the team reverse the current disadvantage situation.

However, he did not have such courage and determination in the end!
After Ajax scored a goal, the morale was like a rainbow, while AC Milan became very passive. In addition, Ancelotti did not make any substantial changes, resulting in the passive situation of AC Milan not getting a good result. Adjusted, the scene still looks very passive.

In the words of the on-site commentator, "AC Milan does control the ball, but they can't organize an effective offensive. What's the use of having the ball? More ball possession in the midfield will give their own ball The team brings a deadly hidden danger!"

And this statement was quickly verified.

Pirlo was intercepted by Mascherano and passed to Arteta, Gattuso fouled for a tackle on the left side of the penalty area, was shown a yellow card by the referee, and Ajax got a well-positioned striker Free kick chance outside the left corner of the penalty area.

Arteta stood on the free-kick point and watched more and more Ajax players in the penalty area rush in. Taller players such as Kivu, Lucio, Abidal, Ibrahimovic, etc. The players rushed in, and short players such as Van der Vaart and Robben were also waiting for their chances, while Sneijder was ambushing outside the penalty area.

As Arteta took a corner kick, Kivu and Ibrahimovic quickly ran to the left from the center at the same time, which immediately made AC Milan's Nesta and Maldini and other players also run to the left On the side, in a hurry, they couldn't think about where Ajax's free kick would land, they just wanted to stare at people.

What I didn't expect was that Arteta's free kick landed in the space behind them. Lucio was lying in ambush on the right. After the ball was taken, he quickly rushed to the middle, without Ness Tower, Lucio jumped high, feeling a bit out of the crowd, and no one around him even disturbed him.

The ball hit his head, swerved, and hit the goal line, and Dida didn't even have time to react!
　PS: Since it was posted directly, I might as well post it at night, and I will continue to watch it regularly tomorrow! ! !
　　
　
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