But Anelka just used his physical strength to beat Walton!
Walton's physical strength was no longer enough, and as soon as he approached Anelka, he was knocked away.
At this time, Torres rushed to the front of the goal again. Jaidi and Lambert were trying their best to defend Torres, and even goalkeeper Davis was defending in the direction of Torres.
However, Anelka didn't pass the ball to Torres at all. After eating Walton alive, Anelka dribbled the ball directly into the edge of the small penalty area and then shot hard! Davis quickly dived to save the ball! But Anelka's kick was too sudden and too fast, and Davis missed it by half a beat!
The ball went in! After Southampton scored a goal, Anelka scored twice, widening the gap to two goals again!
Stamford Bridge was shaking like crazy, and the score on the big screen was changed to Chelsea 3:1 Southampton! To be honest, if this score could be maintained until the end of the game, then for Southampton, it would definitely be an honorable defeat.
After all, Chelsea are the Premier League champions and the Champions League champions!
Almost every player of Chelsea is world-class or quasi-world-class!
As for the Southampton team, let alone being world-class or quasi-world-class, the only players who can be named are Gu Ran, Lallana, Chamberlain, half of Lambert and Schneiderlin.
At this time, head coach Adkins began to make substitutions.
At this moment, the big screen was filled with the lonely look of Vice Captain Walton.
He really wanted to give his last bit of strength for Southampton. He really wanted to get himself dirty and pull Terry off the field, but he really couldn't do it.
Richardson came on and replaced Walton.
Fonte changed to play as a central defender and Richardson played as a right back to strengthen the defense on Chelsea's left side.
As Walton left the field, some Saints fans in the south stand stood up and applauded him.
With Walton's departure, Ancelotti finally felt relieved.
The game continues.
Southampton still used all-out defense, leaving only the midfielder in front.
Although Chelsea did not make any substitutions, the pace of their attack slowed down significantly.
Firstly, maintaining a two-goal advantage at this time is already relatively safe.
Moreover, Chelsea still has Premier League games, FA Cup games and Champions League games to play, so even if they are leading, it is impossible for them to fight to the death with a team like Southampton.
All the main players are subconsciously saving their energy to prevent themselves from failing in more important games in the future.
Even if they don't attack with all their strength, Chelsea is still a very terrifying presence.
In the 82nd minute of the game, Chelsea's quick move forced a corner kick.
Lampard took the penalty and kicked the ball to the back post.
Terry headed the ball high and Southampton escaped narrowly.
In the 88th minute of the game, Fonte and Lambert's pass in the backcourt was intercepted by Anelka, who then broke through the penalty area and passed Davis to shoot.
The ball went in! But!
Before the ball went in, the referee blew the whistle, indicating that Anelka had handballed when he intercepted the ball, so the goal was invalid.
At this time, there is not much regular time left before the end of the game.
The fourth official raised a sign, indicating 4 minutes of extra time.
At this point in time, Southampton's defeat is certain.
Lambert quickly took a free kick from the backcourt, and Gu Ran immediately shook off Lampard and Ramires who were marking him, and started chasing the ball! However, Essien had already positioned the long pass and was waiting for Gu Ran to collide with him.
Gu Ran was not afraid at all. He pushed the big buffalo Essien back two steps by moving sideways, then turned around and prepared to jump up to catch the ball.
How could Essien let Gu Ran get the ball so easily?
Essien grabbed Gu Ran's arms from behind to prevent him from jumping up! The two wrestled fiercely!
The football landed in front of Gu Ran and then bounced up.
Seeing that the football was about to bounce out of control, Gu Ran thrust his hips forward and used his crotch to stop the ball at his feet! Essien was stunned!
Lampard and Ramirez, who were chasing madly, couldn't help but exclaimed!
Just when Essien was dumbfounded, Gu Ran suddenly broke free and dribbled the ball to the left!
Essien quickly moved his body to the left to intercept.
However, Gu Ran made a clever pass through Essien's crotch, passing the ball from the left side through Essien's torn hips and behind Essien's right side.
By the time Essien reacted, Gu Ran had already stopped and Cruyff turned around in one go, passing the ball and beating the big buffalo Essien! Essien wanted to turn around, but his center of gravity was completely out of control, and he fell directly to the ground! Chelsea fans exclaimed! The game had already reached this point, and Gu Ran still had the physical strength to pass! And the one he passed was the world-class beast Essien!
Chelsea's defensive players immediately double-teamed Gu Ran! Chelsea's defensive speed is also world-class. David Luiz directly rushed up to reduce Gu Ran's speed and breakthrough space, while Terry predicted and intercepted Gu Ran's change of line!
It can be said that Chelsea’s defense was flawless. Almost every extra second, Gu Ran’s chance of scoring a goal decreased.
After having been saved by goalkeeper Cech twice before, Gu Ran didn't have so many concerns. Gu Ran didn't wait for David Luiz to get close, but directly shot from 35 meters away from the goal!
A world wave! This kick was full of power! And it was extremely sudden, with an extremely tricky angle! Goalkeeper Cech relaxed a little, not realizing that in injury time, Gu Ran could still burst out with such a strong desire to win!
Cech's jump was slightly slower by 0.01 beats! And with this 0.01 beat time difference, the football whizzed into Chel's net like a cannonball tearing through the sky!
The frame of Chelsea's goal began to tremble slightly! The ball went in! The ball went in! The referee blew the whistle, indicating that the goal was valid!
Southampton scored a goal with Gu Ran's long shot at the beginning of injury time! Chelsea fans were all stunned.
This kick was so domineering!
And it's not just the technical aspect that's shocking, what's even more shocking is Gu Ran's spirit of running non-stop even before the halftime whistle blows!
Chelsea fans couldn't help but applaud Gu Ran for his wonderful performance.
The score on the big screen at Stamford Bridge immediately changed to Chelsea 3:2 Southampton! The difference between the two teams was only one goal!
If the match ends with this score, many players who bought Chelsea to win by two goals will lose, while those who bought Southampton to win by two goals will have their villas by the sea! The match is not over yet!
...(End of this chapter)