With only one goal difference in the total score, Dortmund attacked very resolutely and fiercely. Because as long as they score one more goal and tie the total score at 5-5, they can eliminate Liverpool and advance to the semi-finals with the advantage of more away goals.
But Liverpool also knows the situation they are facing. Both the players in the midfield, frontcourt and backcourt are working very hard. When defending, even Coutinho, Origi, Firmino and others retreated to the penalty area to participate in defense, trying not to lose the ball again.
At the same time, when attacking, everyone moved forward together and used multiple attack points to make Dortmund focus on one thing and miss the other, unable to form an effective interception.
Although this consumes a lot of physical energy, after Klopp took over the Red Army, Liverpool played this kind of tactics, and everyone has become more and more accustomed to it.
After the total score of 3-3 in the game and 5-4 in the two rounds remained deadlocked for more than ten minutes, in the 77th minute, Liverpool finally took advantage of a counterattack opportunity, with a diagonal pass from Velarde assisting Firmino in the penalty area. A volley from the right rib from a small angle was scored, rewriting the score to 4-3, and the total score in the two rounds was rewritten to 6-4.
Liverpool once again gained a two-goal lead and everyone could breathe a sigh of relief again. A two-goal lead, and with only more than ten minutes left in the game even with injury time, it can be said that the victory was sealed.
Dortmund was naturally unwilling to fail. Previously, they scored two goals in the first ten minutes and once led 3-2 with a total score. As a result, the total score is now 2 goals behind, which is simply unacceptable.
Therefore, after the game restarted, Dortmund began to press forward with all their strength, attacking wildly, trying to perform a miracle.
But Liverpool, with tens of thousands of Red Army fans cheering in the Anfield stands, not only successfully withstood Dortmund's onslaught, but also created a corner kick opportunity through counterattack in the 84th minute.
Milner made a pass from the right, and center Origi fought for the top, beating Hummels with a header. Although the ball was saved by Weidenfeller, it also won a corner kick for Liverpool.
As a result, in this corner kick attack, although Dortmund had two people, Hummels and Aubameyang, to mark him closely, Willard still relied on his strong physique and jumping ability to jump high in the crowd. Overwhelming Hummels and Aubameyang, facing Milner's corner kick, he headed the ball into the goal.
"Goooooooooooooooooooooooooal..."
"The ball went in!!!"
"Willard! Alan Willard!"
"It's him again!"
"Willard jumped high in the Dortmund penalty area, overcame the attack of Hummels and Aubameyang, and headed Milner's corner kick into the Dortmund goal."
"5-3, Willard helped Liverpool expand the score of this game to 5-3. And the total score has expanded to 7-4, leading the Hornets by three goals."
"When Dortmund scored two goals in the first ten minutes and reversed Liverpool's total score, many people thought the Red Army might be in danger."
"Unexpectedly, Liverpool, under the leadership of Willard, fought a hearty goal battle, not only reversing the total score, but now leading by three goals."
"And there is very little time left for Dortmund. Even if injury time is included, it may be less than ten minutes."
"Being behind by three goals and with less than ten minutes left, Willard's header killed the suspense of the game."
"It's unlikely that Dortmund will score three goals in ten minutes, equalize the score and then eliminate Liverpool on away goals."
"And Velarde put on a great show with two goals and two assists."
"This is also the first time in his career that Willard has scored and assisted twice in an official game, which fully proves Willard's versatility."
"Not only can he defend and attack, but he can also score goals himself and help his teammates score goals during the offense."
"This performance of scoring two goals and assisting two goals is the interpretation of Willard's offensive versatility."
"Let us congratulate Liverpool. This goal basically announced that Liverpool has advanced to the semi-finals of the Europa League."
"Dortmund, on the other hand, left a deep impression on us with their all-out fighting spirit. They are worthy of being a strong Bundesliga team known as the European Youth Army."
Inside the stadium, Dortmund, who were three goals behind with the total score, obviously didn't want people to admire their spirit. They wanted to reverse the score.
Therefore, after Willard and his teammates finished celebrating and the game restarted, Dortmund continued to attack, even though they knew there was little hope, they were still making a last-ditch effort.
But Liverpool was united and relied on mature high-pressing tactics to provide Dortmund with no good offensive opportunities at all. Even long-range shots from outside the penalty area were very few.
Moreover, Klopp also used up all the substitution quotas and replaced players in the backcourt to strengthen the defense.
Until the end of the game, Dortmund failed to score even a single goal.
After 4 minutes of stoppage time, the referee blew the whistle to end the game. Liverpool beat Dortmund 2-1 in the first leg away, 5-3 in the second leg at home, and 7-4 in both legs. The semi-finals of the Europa League in the 2015/2016 season.
After conceding two goals in the first ten minutes and being reversed by Dortmund, no one expected the game to turn out like this.
Therefore, after the game, the Red Army fans at the scene were reluctant to leave for a long time. They were very excited and kept cheering and celebrating warmly in the stadium.
Velarde, who scored twice with two goals and assists for the first time, was also very happy. He had a long interactive celebration with his teammates and fans to celebrate the Red Army's entry into the semi-finals.
Dortmund, on the other hand, could only regretfully leave England and return to Germany.
After the game, German media commented:
"Dortmund fought back tenaciously at Anfield and scored two goals in a row to reverse the total score."
"But then Willard came down like a god and delivered a performance of scoring and assisting twice, helping Liverpool win 5-3 at home and locking the final score at 7-4."
"Although Dortmund lost and ended up in the quarterfinals of the Europa League, they pushed Liverpool to the brink at Anfield and the defeat was not embarrassing."
"Of course, Liverpool are also worthy of respect. They did not panic because the total score was reversed by Dortmund. Instead, they staged a great reversal under the leadership of Willard and finally won and advanced."
"Facts have proven that Willard is indeed the top star in the world and the top all-round player most suitable for Germany's free agent tactics."
"His versatility means that he is not only versatile in offense and defense, but even in offense, he can participate in all kinds of offenses. He can not only score goals himself, but also help his teammates score goals."
"Performing a goal and assist for the first time in his career is a reflection of Velarde's offensive versatility."
"Let us look forward to Velarde's growth. He should be the one to break the monopoly of the Ballon d'Or between Melo and Melo."
"let us wait and see."
This was also the media in Germany, England and Argentina, which spoke highly of Velarde, saying that Velarde's strength has surpassed Sammer's and is close to Beckenbauer, and that he is just around the corner to regain the glory of a free man.
Some media even pointed out that in terms of scoring efficiency alone, Velarde has even surpassed Beckenbauer. It just depends on whether he can help Liverpool and the Argentine national team achieve the results of Beckenbauer!
Once his performance improves and he catches up with Beckenbauer, there is no doubt that Willard will be a new generation of free man.
However, within the Liverpool team, everyone did not have that much energy to celebrate wildly. Although reversing Dortmund and advancing to the semi-finals is worthy of celebration, Liverpool's schedule is too tight.
After playing Dortmund, everyone will immediately fly to the away game non-stop to prepare for the next Premier League game.
At 13:30 noon on April 17, the 34th round of the Premier League, Liverpool's away game against Bournemouth and Leicester City's home game against West Ham United started at the same time.
Bournemouth is currently ranked 11th in the league, with no hope of European competition and no worries about relegation, so there is not much motivation for the game.
But Liverpool still have to take it seriously, after all, this is an away game. If the opponent can't win in this state, then Liverpool deserve to be unable to compete for the championship.
However, because the team had a bloody battle with Dortmund, Liverpool had to make major adjustments to the starting lineup. Even the goalkeeper was rotated. Compared with the previous lineup, only Willard There was no rotation with Firmino, and all other nine starting lineups were rotated out, including the entire back line.
This is also because Bournemouth has no desires and desires. Otherwise, Klopp would not dare to do this.
But even so, before the game started, Klopp was still worried and told everyone to go all out and not relax just because he rotated most of the starting lineup. They must go all out to win this game. .
Facts have proved that these substitute players who have been rotated on still cherish the opportunity to play. Maybe they are not as good as the Red Army's main lineup in terms of personal strength and cooperation, but in terms of fighting spirit, they really don't belong to anyone.
After finally getting a chance to start a game in the top Premier League, we will not waste it. Regardless of the offensive and defensive ends, Liverpool's players performed very well, not only withstanding Bournemouth's occasional counterattacks, but also attacking Helped Velarde and Firmino score goals.
After twenty minutes of adaptation, Liverpool scored first in the 23rd minute of the first half.
And it was Firmino who scored the goal.
First, Willard forced Bournemouth's ball carrier in the backcourt and forced the opponent to make a pass error. The Red Army's right midfielder Joe Allen successfully intercepted the ball and passed it to Lucas.
Lucas passed the ball from the left past the opponent's midfielder and passed diagonally into the penalty area.
Center forward Sturridge received the ball in the penalty area with his back to the goal. Firmino crossed into the penalty area from the right and volleyed the ball without stopping, successfully kicking the ball into the Bournemouth goal.
With Firmino's goal, Liverpool opened the scoring away from home, leading Bournemouth 1-0.
