After the start of the second half, Southampton still looked miserable.
All players were forced to defend in the midfield and backfield, while the Wolves made targeted adjustments.
The range of activities during the semester became wider. The South Korean, who often dropped back to catch the ball, used his good physical strength to pull Southampton's defense and create opportunities for other teammates.
"What happened to the fans in the stands? Why were there such big reactions in the first and second half?"
Every time Seol Qi-hyun touches the ball, the home team fans in the stands on the right side of Keegan will shout like crazy, hoping that the South Korean player will score in the blink of an eye.
Wang Xiaodong successfully angered all the fans at home and away, and all the fans were clamoring for Xue Qixuan to give Wang Xiaodong a good look.
This is probably the first time in the history of England that so many fans support a South Korean.
Waves of offensive attacks by the Wolves almost brought Southampton to collapse, and their continuous breakthroughs and shots made the goal even more tense.
Especially Seol Qi-hyun's push shot from the penalty spot. If defender Danny hadn't sacrificed his life to block the eye-catching shot, the goal might have been scored.
Xue Qixuan, who wasted a good opportunity to score a goal, shook his head regretfully. He had just learned about what happened in the midfield from his fans.
It's a rare occasion when the fans support him so much. How could he not seize the opportunity to express himself?
South Koreans are all too familiar with this matter of stepping on people from neighboring countries to rise to power!
As the game time passed, Wolves coach Hogg also had a more serious expression on his face.
After changing two players in a row, there is still no improvement. Southampton, who just fell out of the Premier League, is indeed not an easy person.
The visiting team's defense seemed shaky, but there was a feeling that nothing could be poured into it.
This is the home court of Wolves, and Hogg doesn't want a dull draw!
On the other hand, looking at the visiting team's bench, Kevin Keegan's face was always frowning, and he seemed to be in some kind of struggle.
He has replaced a forward and wants to use the physical frontcourt players to threaten the Wolves goal with deadly counterattacks.
But he made a mistake.
Substitute Kendi Jones was completely mired in midfield defense before he could sprint.
Due to the lack of effective passing in the backcourt, Jones was wasted directly.
Looking at his forward running behind the opponent's pass, Keegan waved his hand and called the assistant to his side to whisper a few words.
In the camera lens, the assistant's eyes gradually widened.
Even Kevin Keegan's deputy was extremely surprised by the coach's move this time.
Soon, Wang Xiaodong was called by the assistant coach to Keegan. The England legend was holding a broken arm and pointing at the court with his other hand.
"... Your first job when you get on the field is to defend, you have to keep running, and I want you to push the defense into that position!"
As he spoke, Keegan pointed to a place two meters in front of the top of the arc.
"You have to destroy their offense as much as possible and disrupt their offensive rhythm. I allow you to make some extraordinary moves, but remember, you must not let the free kick appear behind this line!"
"Also, when you intercept the ball, you have to pass the ball to the offensive playmaker as quickly as possible."
"You have to shout out and communicate more with your teammates. Dong, I believe in your passing vision. Pass the ball to the person who can start the offense as quickly as possible, okay?"
"No problem, Mr. Keegan, I won't let you down!" Wang Xiaodong clenched his fists. "I bet this is the best choice you've ever made since taking office!"
Hearing Wang Xiaodong's confident answer, Kevin Keegan showed a wry smile.
If there wasn't anyone on the team, and Wang Xiaodong's advantages and characteristics fully met the conditions, he really didn't want to send this thorn in the field.
The assistant coach told him what happened during the halftime break. First, he offended his own fans, and then offended the home team's fans... By sending such a player to the field, Keegan himself was under tremendous pressure.
"Dong, remember that's what you said when I agreed to let you join the team."
Now that things have come to this, what choice does he have?
Since Wang Xiaodong has "caused" so many troubles, if the fans are not allowed to see his strength, I am afraid that after this game, he will be the head coach!
"Beep!"
The referee's whistle sounded and a dead ball opportunity appeared. The fourth official quickly raised his number plate to indicate the substitution. When Matt saw that he was being replaced, he didn't say anything and ran towards the sidelines with his head lowered.
Because of his height advantage, Matt has always been in his own penalty area to help defend high-altitude balls. He was originally a midfielder, but he did not play any organizational role and was directly "pressured" into a central defender.
Being substituted at this moment proved that he was at the end of his strength.
Looking at the energetic Wang Xiaodong in front of him, Matt speeded up again.
"Mr. Keegan, you won't be disappointed."
After Wang Xiaodong finished speaking, he reached out and gave Matt a high-five, then stepped forward and rushed onto the court.
...
Suck~~~
Phew~~~
Is this what it feels like to debut in an official match?
As we entered the court, the air around us immediately became tense. Wang Xiaodong's breathing began to quicken, and the Molineux Stadium was like a huge vortex, sucking all the pressure toward the center.
Angry curses came from the stands in all directions, and these voices converged into a torrent, rushing towards Wang Xiaodong in the stadium.
Is this what it feels like to be in the spotlight?
Wang Xiaodong glanced around and snorted coldly.
What's the point of scolding you so happily?
Isn’t it time for me to play?
In an instant, Wang Xiaodong's eyes were as cold as the wind.
Look down on it, right?
Just wait for me, I want you to look good!
A foul ball thrown by the Wolves.
Wang Xiaodong stamped his feet fiercely and rushed forward in the blink of an eye.
McNamara was ready to receive the ball, but in the next second, his body seemed to be hit by a high-speed bus.
Oops, I lost my position.
Wang Xiaodong, who knocked his opponent away diagonally, calmly stretched out his foot and blocked the ball with the arch of his foot.
When he touched the ball for the first time, there was another burst of boos from Molineux Stadium.
There is no doubt that this is a "gift" that the fans give themselves.
Call it!
Laugh!
Let’s see if you can still laugh then.
Wang Xiaodong grinned and pushed the ball aside without hesitation.
"Pass, pass the ball!"
Kevin Keegan was jumping anxiously on the sidelines.
"You can clearly see so clearly off the court, so why do you become blind when you get on the court?"
Wang Xiaodong had clearly intercepted the ball and controlled it just now, but in the next second he did not make a long pass or find the attacking midfielder to respond immediately. Instead, he made a two-on-one with his fullback teammate and hit the wall.
What is this going to do?
Do you still want to do it yourself?
Seeing this scene, Keegan really regretted it.
He held his forehead. Before that, he calculated that Wang Xiaodong's advantage would make up for the team's gaps, but he forgot that Wang Xiaodong himself was uncontrollable.
This is the man who dared to give the home team fans the middle finger during halftime. Is there anything he can't do?
As the teammate who had just returned the pass to Wang Xiaodong, Powell was eager to give himself a tongue-lashing.
This two-on-one cooperation is almost integrated into his bones. In that case, Wang Xiaodong waved while running, and he subconsciously stretched out his leg to pass the ball back.
Seeing Wang Xiaodong sprinting with the ball, Powell felt regretful.
However, Wang Xiaodong did not think so.
After stealing the ball, he immediately took a look at the situation in front of him: because he had just intercepted the ball too quickly, his forward teammate did not react at all.
Kendi Jones was still entangled with Lescott, and Ricardo Fowler on the wing did not have time to intervene. At this time, even if a precise long pass is sent, there is a high probability that the ball will be handed over.
In this case, let me attract some firepower first!
Wang Xiaodong was still sprinting with the ball, but the Wolves players immediately looked for other players to defend, and no one stepped forward to hinder Wang Xiaodong.
In their view, this young man who was playing as a defensive midfielder had begun to panic and even wanted to pass the ball with his next kick.
step...
Two steps...
Three steps...
When Wang Xiaodong touched the ball for the third time in a row, everyone noticed something was wrong.
what happened?
Why is he still carrying it?
Hasn't he found a teammate to respond?
Or...
At this moment, Wang Xiaodong suddenly swung the football to the right, turned his body slightly to one side, and suddenly raised his right leg!
"boom!"
The rainbow shines through the sun!
The eagle strikes the sky!
The Wolves players who had been desperately trying to defend just now stood there subconsciously, looking at the ball rising into the sky.
The black and white elf streaked across the sky like a shooting star, dragging a long flame tail. After flying into the Wolves penalty area, he seemed to be continuously pulled by a pair of invisible hands, and fell from mid-air with more violent left and right movements!
The fans were all stunned. At this moment, they seemed to have really seen a shooting star. Some elderly fans even started to make wishes.
This unexpected shot gave everyone present an ominous feeling.
"Oaks?"
Wolves coach Hogg muttered, and Oakes, who was chasing after him like a superman wearing underwear, stretched out his right hand desperately towards the crossbar of his own door.
Unfortunately, he's not really Superman, and he's wearing his underwear underneath.
Uh-huh!
The ball gliding from the air did not hit the ground and crashed into the Wolves net.
Looking at the white waves rising into the sky from the goal, Wang Xiaodong put a hand to his ear, closed his eyes, and aimed at the stands.
"Where are your voices?"
The Molineux Stadium was silent, and the fans stayed in place like sculptures that had lost their souls.
