Chapter 210: The Swedes’ Thoughts After Overtaking

Wang Li's appearance has caused the entire Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna to fall into discussion. Although Wang Li did not play much in the European Cup, and the England team did not achieve too impressive results, due to his honor of being the top scorer in the European Cup and his recent perfect performance in the Premier League, some Austrian fans still know his name?

"Who is this kid?"

"Alan Wang, the top scorer in the European Cup, you really don't know anything!"?

"The top scorer? Why is he not allowed to play?"

"Who knows? Maybe the other coach doesn't like him."

On the Austrian bench at the side of the field, assistant coach Ben Zaink stood up and walked to the head coach, suggesting with a slightly worried look: "Mr. Krankl, the opponent's No. 21 is on the field, should we strengthen our defense?"

Compared to the fans, before the game, the Austrian coaching staff did some research on the players that might play for the England team. They found that the No. 21 player on the other side scored in almost every game and was definitely a target that needed to be focused on. ?

Hans Krankl was speechless. He was a little hesitant. Although there were only 10 minutes left in the game, the situation was very good. After scoring two goals in a row, the team's momentum was different. If he gave up the possible victory and pursued a draw just because the opponent replaced a striker with high scoring efficiency, Krankl was a little unwilling. After thinking for a while, he finally decided to continue attacking.

If Mourinho was in Krankl's position, he would definitely choose to strengthen the defense. Although this is Vienna and this is the Ernst Happel Stadium, there are only 10 minutes left before the end of the game. The Austrian team with no star power and the England team with many stars ended up in a draw. This result is absolutely acceptable.

When the situation is good, of course you can pursue victory, but the opponent's No. 21 scores in almost every game, so why didn't he score in this game? ?

This may be the difference in thinking between an academic head coach and a head coach who was born as a star player. Hans Krankl has more fighting spirit than Mourinho, but also less rational and decisive heart. ?

When seeing Wang Li play, Graham, who had been dull for half the game, finally got excited. He opened his voice and started shouting, "Oh! Alan finally played. I think many people have been looking forward to it for a long time! Although the Austrian team has tied the score, I think the England team will score soon. Alan can do everything. I firmly support him!!"?

Of course, many Manchester United fans would not think so, because Wang Li replaced Scholes, maybe this is the difference between the two "schools". ?

Back on the field, the England players were all excited when they saw Wang Li on the field. At this time, they were almost constantly complaining about Eriksson in their hearts - just as Ben Zaink said, this black-haired boy can score in almost every game. If he had been sent on the field earlier, why would the game end in a draw? ?

At this time, these players will not consider who will be substituted. At least, those who remain on the field are not substituted, right? ?

After the restart, without Eriksson's command, the players adjusted their positions on their own. Wang Li played his best role as a shadow striker, Rooney was at the front as a center forward, and Lampard went to the left. In this way, the England team changed to a 433 formation. However, Michael Owen's position was a bit erratic in this game. In the second half, he stood very far back and participated in defense many times, so this formation can also be said to be a 442. ?

Austrian fans obviously know this black-haired kid. They are not arrogant enough to think that the top scorer in the European Cup is a rookie. What are they? Shit?

The players probably received instructions from the head coach before the game. When Wang Li came on the field, under the command of the captain, the Austrian team immediately assigned a defender to defend him closely. It was Martin Stranz who played for the Bundesliga Stuttgart team.

Wang Li turned his head and looked at the tall white man beside him, laughing secretly in his heart. He liked this kind of thin and tall defender the most. They were generally not very flexible. Such defense was very intimidating to a power forward like Rooney, but for a technical forward like him, Strantz almost became a puppet. ?

The situation on the court also proved Wang Li's idea. Wang Li broke through the middle again and again, leaving Strantz helpless. He had to shout for his teammates to participate in the defense. Two minutes after the restart, Wang Li broke through two defenders and almost scored a goal with a lob on the penalty area line.

On the other hand, the Austrian team's offense was very weak, yes, at least that's what the fans thought. After Wang Li came on the field, almost all the players on the England team found their backbone. Because of Wang Li's performance in the European Cup, they believed in this black-haired boy very much. In this case, the Austrian team's offense was blocked very badly. ?

In the eyes of England's defensive players, preventing the opponent from scoring is their mission. When these big-name stars have hope of winning, their power should not be underestimated - Lampard and Gerrard's interception in the middle; Wang Li and Owen occasionally participate in frontcourt steals; Terry, Gary Neville, Campbell's three pillars of defense in the backcourt, all these things make Austria's offense more difficult than ever before. ?

In a game, offense is the best defense, which is absolutely true. In a duel, if the offense is not smooth, it means that the offensive players invested by the team are almost doing useless work, so naturally, the defense will be relaxed. ?

In the 86th minute of the game, which was the ninth minute after Wang Li came on the pitch, Austrian forward Rene Aufhauser dribbled the ball on the left side, but was tackled by Gary Neville, who then passed the ball directly to the captain "Bald Beckham" in front of him.

Austria's attack was suddenly stopped. This is a very good counterattack opportunity! ! ?

Beckham, who had rich experience in the game, was very calm. He dodged the opponent's player who wanted to hook the ball, took a step forward, looked up at the situation in the front court, and at the same time, he swung his right foot and kicked the bottom edge of the ball while running.

This kick also allowed the Austrian fans in the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna to see the power of the legendary "Golden Right Foot" up close. A beautiful arc passed through the air, and after the ball reached its highest point, it fell accurately at the feet of Michael Owen! ?

In the minds of England fans, it would be even better if they could score a goal with a Berkeley free kick. Of course, this is not what Austrian fans want to see. To be more precise, they don't want to see it in this game. ?

Because Michael Owen did not perform well throughout the game, the Austrian defenders looked down on this English golden boy. They felt that Owen did not live up to his reputation.

However, for the striker, one brilliant performance in the 90-minute game is enough to make up for all the shortcomings! ! ?

After Owen got the ball, he turned around to protect it, glanced at the situation in the penalty area, and then tapped the ball with his heel, dribbled past the defender next to him, made room, turned around, stepped out with his right foot, and tapped the ball with his toes—?

The football sticks to the grass and flies straight into the penalty area! ! ?

Owen's through ball was so unexpected, fast and penetrating that the defenders in the Austrian penalty area were unable to react at all.

Of course, the England team would not do that. Just look at Rooney. The moment Owen passed the ball, he got rid of the defender and ran towards the goal. But it was obvious that he was being too self-indulgent. The ball was not passed towards the small penalty area at all. Moreover, from Owen's angle, it was impossible for the ball to reach the point where Rooney was running.

Yes, the football flew straight to the middle of the penalty area, and in that direction, there was only a white figure! ! ?

The moment the ball was passed, Wang Li glanced at the defensive players next to him and frowned. At this time, two defensive players were beside him in the penalty area, and one of them was blocking the goal. In this case, it was obviously irrational to stop the ball. The result would inevitably be that the two opposing players would block the goal and he would probably lose the ball in a panic.

If he chose to shoot directly, there would be no angle at all. Moreover, Wang Li, who was almost sandwiched between the opposing players, had no space to shoot. At this time, the situation did not allow him to think too much. In a panic, Wang Li stepped out his left foot in the direction of the ball, and his toes were fixed on the grass, causing the ball to roll along his foot to his left leg. ?

At this time, it was impossible to stop the ball, so Wang Li could only pick the ball up and it flew into the air. However, Wang Li picked the ball up in a panic, not passing it at all, so the ball went straight up and down.

However, Wang Li looked at the ball flying into the air, and curled his lips, thinking that this was really a lucky coincidence! ! ?

It happened so fast that in the blink of an eye, the opposing defensive players could follow the action with their eyes, but their bodies could not react at all. They only saw the black-haired boy pick up the football, then jump high, turn his head and head towards the football -?

At this moment, Graham once again showed his amazing roar! ?

"Goal! The ball goes in. It's Allen. It's Allen Wang! His header helped England overtake the score again! At the beginning of the game, I said that Allen should be the starter. He is really outstanding. It would be a loss for England if such a super efficient striker became a substitute! Look, the Swede, the truly outstanding player is on the field now!"?

After scoring the goal, Wang Li felt a little strange. Was the goal just now a flash of inspiration + luck? Maybe, but this kind of goal was more exciting than a long shot. After Owen passed the ball, he picked up the ball and jumped up to head it -?

"It seems like I should be the one who assists as well?"

However, his teammates immediately interrupted his confused thoughts. They came forward and hugged Wang Li. At this time, almost all the players on the field were very excited: There is nothing more exciting than overtaking the score in the last few minutes! ! ? ?

At this time, England coach Eriksson sat on the bench with a blank expression on his face. He thought to himself: "Every time I let this black-haired kid come on as a substitute, he can score a goal. Could he be Solskjaer of England?!"?

However, for Wang Li himself, who is Solskjaer? Even if Wang Li goes to Manchester United, he will still be a starter, not a substitute! ! ?

Perhaps, the Swedes' idea would become a rift between Wang Li and him...