Let’s not talk about the final outcome, this focus battle of the British Championship is completely worth the price of admission.
In just twenty minutes, three goals had already been scored.
Whether it was fans in the stadium or in front of the TV, they all said they were enjoying it!
Just when many people thought that the next seventy minutes would be a hearty battle, Ling Feng stood up and announced to everyone:
This much-anticipated game is a performance that belongs only to me!
The score fell behind again, and neither Burnley's head coach nor players were surprised.
You know, their opponent is the "English Championship Overlord" Leicester City, whose winning streak has reached a terrifying 18 games!
What's more, this is how confrontation works.
If you don't kick the ball into the opponent's goal, the opponent will kick the ball into their own goal!
If you fall behind, just try to equalize.
However, Burnley wanted to play against Leicester City, but Leicester City did not agree.
Just when Burnley was in possession of the ball and planning to threaten Leicester City's defense with another pass from the wing, they suddenly discovered that,
Except for Vardy who was at the front, everyone, including Ling Feng, retreated to their own half to help defend!
Burnley: Huh? Blue Fox, what about the promised battle?
Leicester City: Sorry, Red Wine, we are ahead.
Burnley: Aren't you afraid that we will equalize the score?
Leicester City: You can try.
Unable to find space in the middle, Burnley could only pass the ball from the two wings at a 45-degree angle and directly drop the ball into the penalty area!
However, Leicester City, who had been well prepared, would not let them act recklessly in the penalty area again.
Morgan used his strong body like an iron tower to hold up Woakes. Moore jumped up on the spot and headed the ball out before everyone else.
The ball flew outside the penalty area, and Drinkwater, who was waiting here, stopped his chest and controlled the ball.
Seeing that right back Trippier had pressed close to the center line, Ling Feng's eyes lit up and he immediately shouted:
"Danny!"
Hearing the familiar voice, "Water Drinking Brother" Drinkwater passed the ball to Ling Feng not far ahead without hesitation.
He picked up the ball with his back, then turned around and opened up space for his feet!
With a "bang" sound, he swung his legs, hit the ball, and sent a through ball to the left!
The ball moved forward at high speed, passing right through the middle of the right center back and the right back, and directly hit the large open space left behind the right back Trippier!
Nugent, the left winger, cut in at high speed along the wing to chase the ball!
"nice shot!"
"Ling Feng made a direct pass and Leicester City launched a counterattack!"
Seeing that right back Trippier had been thrown away by Nugent several meters away, the nearest right center back Duff quickly made up for it and directly stretched out his hand to pull down Nugent who was running at high speed.
Following Nugent's scream, the referee Michael Oliver immediately blew the whistle with a "beep".
"Tactical foul!"
Duff, who knew he was in the wrong and received a yellow card, didn't say anything nonsense.
He stretched his foot to kick the ball away to prevent Leicester City from taking a quick free kick, and then stepped back directly.
In his opinion, it was well worth the price of a yellow card to prevent Leicester City from counterattacking from the wing!
Even Burnley coach Sean Dyche on the sidelines applauded his disciple’s decision:
"Good job! Don't let him pass!"
However, they never imagined that it was this foul that would cause them to be hit again!
"Leicester City gets a free kick opportunity on the right side of the penalty area near the sideline, which will be handled by No. 23 Ling Feng."
Arrange the ball and stand in front of it.
Ling Feng immediately raised his right hand and signaled to his teammates. After observing the players from both sides huddled in the penalty area, he took two steps back, suddenly swung his right leg forward, and hit hard with the back part of his foot. Hit the bottom of the ball.
The next second, the ball turned an arc in the air and headed straight for the front point of the crowd.
Just as everyone was pushing and shoving, a blue figure rushed out from the crowd and grabbed the ball's first landing spot.
It's Vardy!
The ball rubbed against his mohawk and changed its direction slightly.
Heaton, who was standing on the goal line, was disturbed by Vardy's forward movement and moved one step towards the near post in advance.
But he didn't expect the ball to fall suddenly, bounce up in front of him, and fly directly into the goal from his left side!
He didn't even have time to reach out and try to make a save.
"The ball is in!"
"Ling Feng's goal went directly in!"
"Wait a minute, let's take a look at the replay. Did Vardy touch the ball?"
"Although it's not obvious, Vardy did touch him!"
After watching the replay, the referee team attributed the goal to Vardy.
The assist naturally came from Ling Feng.
In other words, Ling Feng completed a hat trick of assists in less than half a half!
This is also his first assist hat trick in his career!
. . .
Meanwhile, in the stands.
As England U21 head coach, Southgate's eyes were filled with shock.
At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind:
Is this kid really only eighteen years old? !
What else can he not do? !
Not only is his playing style mature, his handling of the ball is also reasonable and concise.
He also has a big heart and can handle it calmly when faced with critical moments.
And now, he can actually take set kicks? !
You know, since Beckham retired, the England team has not had a stable set-piece expert.
In the current England representative team, there are many people who can take free kicks.
"Double virtues" Gerrard and Lampard, Red Devils No. 10 "Rooney" Rooney, Southampton core Lallana, Arsenal prince Wilshere, Everton left back Baines
However, these people's positioning skills are not very stable to be honest.
You know, set kicks are often a game-breaking weapon when sports battles fail to open up the situation.
Through reasonable tactical arrangements, personnel positioning and passing placement, there are countless examples of scoring goals using corner kicks and free kicks.
With the development of football tactics, the strength gap between strong teams is getting smaller and smaller.
Winning or losing often depends on the details.
And a movement in the set-piece tactics and a header ferry can become the key detail that determines victory or defeat!
If the England team can have Ling Feng take the set kick, don't say that he will definitely score a goal, but at least the quality will be much more reliable than those of those big brothers.
"Steve, go back and collect some information to see how many times this season he has used set pieces to directly assist his teammates and indirectly lead to goals."
After hearing this, Steve Holland immediately took out a pen and wrote down in a small notebook:
"clear!"
"Are you going to call him up in the next roster?"
Southgate shook his head and then said decisively:
"No! I don't think his future is in the U21 youth team."
"He should be selected directly for the senior team!"
The fourth update is here!
The fifth update is being written, I won’t be able to come out before twelve o’clock.
Will update again tomorrow.
Good night, brothers.
(End of chapter)
