Chapter 159
Chapter 159
"Feng, Bastian, we need to properly control the rhythm in the second half," Van Gaal said after watching Li Feng and Schweinsteiger's instructions in the home team's locker room. The offensive and defensive rhythm in the first half was quite fast. This is a test for the physical strength of Bayern's main players, because Bayern Munich still needs to consider the midweek Champions Cup.
"Mihat, pay attention to returning to defense, don't give that little guy too many chances" and then looked at Altintop. Leverkusen Kroos took up most of the offensive on the left in the first half.
After a short intermission, the fans had already returned to their positions and reorganized their teams to cheer for their team. Of course, the players on the football field were the protagonists. With the end of the break, players from both sides appeared on the field again.
Back on the field, the players have not changed in any way. The leading Bayern has not made personnel adjustments, and the same is true for the lagging Leverkusen. Presumably, the coaches of both sides have considerable confidence in their main players.
The right to kick-off in the second half belongs to Bayern Munich at home. Following the referee's whistle, the second half officially started. According to Van Gaal's instructions, Bayern Munich controlled the rhythm of the game after the restart. Li Feng and Schweinsteiger began to back and forth in their own half.
Watching Bayern slow down the pace, Leverkusen substitute Heynckes frowned, then shook his head helplessly, stood up and walked to the sidelines, "In this case, I will force you to speed up the pace." How could the old coach not know what Van Gaal was thinking, so naturally he couldn't let him do what he wanted.
The Leverkusen players, who had been instructed by the head coach, were no longer timid, and immediately launched a fierce fight. Vidal immediately rushed towards Li Feng who was holding the ball. Li Feng seemed unmoved.
Badstuber does not have the straight up and down assault ability of Lahm, but he also has his own weapon, that is, a precise long pass. After getting the ball, Badstubel looked up and looked forward.
When Leverkusen rushed up to fight, Muller had been wandering in the frontcourt, but after Li Feng passed to Badstuber, Muller immediately started to rush into Leverkusen's backcourt. As good friends who have been together for several years, the two are too familiar with each other.
At this time, Leverkusen did not react at all. Muller easily unloaded Badstuber's pass and smoothly cut into the penalty area. At this time, it was too late for Leverkusen's defensive players to prevent Muller from falling, but Adler reacted quickly and immediately abandoned the goal.
Adler is indeed the best young Bundesliga goalkeeper at present. Facing Muller's shot from close at hand, Adler abruptly saved it with his calm reaction.
Facing the attacking Adler, Muller looked very calm, moved a step laterally and then pushed the far corner, but Adler's reaction speed was too fast. When Muller shot, Adler jumped into the air to the right and pushed the ball away with his right hand.
"A world-class save, Rene Adler, he saved Leverkusen. This save can compete for the best save of the season. Mr. Love doesn't have to worry about the goalkeeper for the World Cup in South Africa. Adler is definitely the best goalkeeper in the Bundesliga. It's unbelievable," the commentator couldn't help applauding Adler's save.
Muller had a dull expression on his face. Being saved like this was a heavy blow to Muller's confidence. No one doubted that his shot was almost guaranteed to score a goal, but in the end it was miraculously saved by Adler. After completing the save, Adler screamed up to the sky, and he himself couldn't help shouting at this impossible save.
Then Muller, who had been performing well, began to become silent and no longer active before. Van Gaal also noticed Muller's situation, so soon, Van Gaal made adjustments. The injured Olic came on the bench to replace Muller, and then replaced Altintop with Tymoshchuk. Bayern changed 433.
Then Heynckes also made a substitution. Unlike Van Gaal, Heynckes chose to replace Reinarts and replaced Brazilian winger Augusto. Kroos moved back to the center to partner with Vidal. Heynckes' meaning is obvious, to strengthen the attack.
Heynckes' substitution quickly paid off. In the 61st minute of the game, Schweinsteiger made another long pass from the left. Olic completed a good-quality long shot from outside the penalty area on the right. The ball was still confiscated by Adler, and then Leverkusen quickly launched a counterattack.
Adler found Kroos near the midfield with one kick. The latter did not stop and transferred to the new Augusto on the left. The Brazilian winger made a quick start and directly used fake moves to shake Ram. Then he sent a low pass in the left penalty area.
Deldijock and Kisling rushed into the Bayern Munich penalty area at the same time. Van Buyten and Demichelis followed closely behind them. However, Augusto passed the ball very fast, so neither Kisling nor Demichelis in the front point touched the ball. The ball flew to the back point, and a figure in a white jersey rushed out.
"GOAL~~~ Leverkusen equalized the score again, Heynckes' substitution achieved immediate results, Augusto's pass, Deldiyock used his speed to get rid of Van Buyten's entanglement, and used a beautiful diving jump to help Leverkusen equalize the score."
In terms of body, Van Buyten is much stronger than Deldiyock, but if it is round speed, then Van Buyten can only eat dirt behind Deldyyock, and this goal officially opened up Van Buyten's half body with his own speed and made a diving jump.
"Ahh~~~~" At this moment, the Allianz Arena belongs to the Leverkusen fans, and it belongs to Deldiyok. After scoring the goal, Deldiyok took off his clothes and rushed to the Leverkusen fans' stands to accept the cheers and worship of the fans.
"Hmph~~~This guy is not as good as OPPA, so I have the nerve to take off his clothes and celebrate." Looking at the crazy Leverkusen people, the two girls expressed their stance clearly. At the same time, the fans of Bayern Munich will never allow the enemy to be arrogant in their home court. So the fans immediately began to suppress the enemy, and at the same time, they worked harder to cheer for the team, because there were still 10 minutes left in the game.
(End of this chapter)