Deal with the enemy the way the enemy wants?
What does it mean?
Robbie Keane didn't ask.
He knew that even if he asked Wang Xiaodong, he wouldn't tell.
After equalizing the score before the end of the first half, Arsenal was extremely excited, as if it was a holiday.
But this was definitely a huge blow to Tottenham who had worked hard for half the game.
First, the home whistle was blown by the opponent, then his head coach was sent to the stands, and then he finally tied the lead...
Three consecutive blows made Bai Baihe fans angry, but there was nothing they could do.
What can be done?
This is the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal’s territory.
For so many years, Tottenham have failed to gain any advantage in every North London derby; not only that, they have also lost to the Gunners in terms of the club's influence, business strength, number of fans and other soft powers.
Arsenal not only has gorgeous offensive football, but also has an amazing head coach and familiar stars.
How can such an Arsenal team be comparable to a small team like Tottenham?
Therefore, in previous years' North London Derby, if you lose, you lose. Even if there is no St. Tottenham Day for 12 consecutive years, the fans will accept it.
But this year is different!
The transfers of Wang Xiaodong, Bell and Berbatov gave Bai Baihe fans hope.
Wang Xiaodong is like a bearing in the midfield, serving as Tottenham's connecting hub. Whether it is offense or defense, he plays the most important task.
Wang Xiaodong actually shouldered such a heavy burden.
Not only did the defense stabilize in the first half of the league, Wang Xiaodong's offensive ability also improved after the start of the new year.
Coupled with the excellent results in various competitions, why don't Bai Baihe fans expect that the team can not only achieve excellent results, but also severely step on the rivals in the same city?
Seeing that such a wish was about to come true, at the critical moment, Arsenal used such a shameless method to hinder Tottenham's victory.
Even though this was the League Cup that the Arsenal did not care about before, Arsenal still used all its strength to compete with Tottenham.
Seeing the bright red score of 1-1, many fans of the away team bit their gums until they bled.
"Come on, come on!"
"Tottenham, come on!!!"
"Tottenham, we are invincible!"
The visiting team's fans' cheers came one after another from the stands. After the restart, Wang Xiaodong kicked the ball hard.
Watching the ball soaring into the sky, both Arsenal and Tottenham players slowed down and moved slowly to the area where the ball landed.
This time, Wang Xiaodong's instep was deliberately hit at the bottom of the ball in order to make such a high pass.
Bell took a good position on the wing, but his weak body couldn't squeeze out of Baptista, known as the orc.
The ball fell, and sure enough, the Brazilian was the first to hit the ball.
"careful!"
What is unexpected is that Wang Xiaodong has already planned Batistuta's passing target.
The Brazilian, who had been staring at the sky just now, didn't notice Wang Xiaodong's movement at all.
Bang!
Denilson, who was only one year older than Wang Xiaodong, was knocked aside. Wang Xiaodong hooked the ball with his left foot and took away the ball.
This Denilson is not the cycling king Denilson. Denilson Jr. also just arrived at Arsenal this season.
For professors who like to tap young players, the emergence of Denilson just filled the gap in the Gunners midfield.
The reason why Henry remains at Arsenal is, firstly, to recuperate from his injury, and secondly, Wenger hopes that the Gunners will stay for one more year to allow this group of young players to grow up quickly.
But judging from this confrontation, Denilson clearly did not meet the professor's expectations.
"Stop him!" Cesc Fabregas shouted not far away, and he took the lead to follow.
Wang Xiaodong's dribbling ability is not very high, and in order to control the ball under his feet, his speed is not very fast.
Before taking four or five steps, Cesc Fabregas approached from the side and behind.
Wang Xiaodong, who knew he was not good at controlling the ball, pushed with the outside instep of his left foot and pushed the ball to the sideline.
A second later, Great Saint Bell stepped forward at the speed of light and stretched out his foot to stop the ball that was about to go out of bounds.
"here!!!"
Hearing Wang Xiaodong's one-two shout, Bell pushed Wang Xiaodong in front of him without even thinking about it.
Seeing the ball that was about to roll into the penalty area, Wang Xiaodong desperately opened his legs and chased forward.
How could Cesc Fabregas, who was following him, let Wang Xiaodong succeed so easily?
While pulling on Wang Xiaodong's jersey, he bumped into Wang Xiaodong with his body, hoping to disturb his balance.
But Wang Xiaodong is a player that Fabregas can easily knock down?
The two ran side by side for seven or eight meters, and Wang Xiaodong finally touched the ball in front of the penalty area.
"Don't even think about it!"
Just when others were guessing Wang Xiaodong's next move, who was suddenly so aggressive, Xiao Fa, who was following Wang Xiaodong closely, was the first to notice his opponent's intention.
Although Fabregas has been stuck inside, Fabregas is not the only one following Wang Xiaodong.
Sendroska is further inside, and Kolo Toure is behind the two of them. When Wang Xiaodong gets the ball here, he will either continue to distribute the ball to the side, or turn around to protect the ball. Even if he forces a kick, there will be someone. Block the shooting route in time.
But under such strict defense, Wang Xiaodong's next move was not to pass or shoot, but to continue to nudge the ball in the direction of the goal.
In other words, Wang Xiaodong simply ignored Fabregas' personal defense and forced his way in!
Can this be tolerated?
As the winner of the Golden Boy Award, how could Cesc Fabregas sit back and watch a guy with poor ball-handling skills cut in front of him in such a straightforward way?
Seeing Wang Xiaodong flick the ball to the inside, he saw the opportunity and kicked it.
This kick won't even give you a corner kick!
But just when Xiaofa's right foot was about to touch the ball, a scene that horrified him appeared.
Wang Xiaodong didn't seem to take him seriously and continued to stretch his legs towards the ball, trying to lead it forward.
"What the hell?"
"Are you crazy?"
"Don't want to die?"
Before Xiaofa could react, Wang Xiaodong's right foot kicked the ball forward again, and Xiaofa's right foot followed suit.
puff! !
The toe of the shoe penetrates the flesh.
Wang Xiaodong groaned and fell forward.
The entire Emirates Stadium was shocked when they saw Wang Xiaodong still not getting up after rolling three or four times on the ground.
"Xiaofa guarded against Dong?"
"No, it was Xiaofa who committed a foul!"
"Is this a penalty kick or..."
"Beep!!" The referee whistle sounded.
Wang Xiaodong's rolling posture was so frightening that he had to suspend the game.
"Ah~~~My legs, my legs!!!"
Wang Xiaodong, who was on the ground, was holding his leg injured by Xiaofa's kick and kept moaning.
"I...I just went to play football..."
Xiaofa's explanation was feeble.
Everyone knew that he was going to kick the ball, but everyone saw that he didn't kick the ball at all!
But what surprises fans even more is that there are such tough players in the world.
Knowing that the opponent would kick him, he still rushed forward and was kicked by the opponent.
Seeing Wang Xiaodong lying on the ground and "deliberately" committing a foul, even the Arsenal players were speechless.
Are you trying too hard?
