After Van Persie scored, Leeds United gradually took control of the game.
Leeds United used a three-centre-back tactic today and seemed to be able to face Wigan's two forwards with ease.
Under the defense of Mills and others, it was difficult for Connolly and Roberts to get the ball, let alone hit the goal.
"Martin, move forward."
Leeds United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar shouted at Albuchesson, telling him to press the defense forward so that he could better press Wigan's formation.
George Lee has seen Albchesson's position off the court. This has always been a problem. He has been reminded many times but with little effect. He is considering the Dane's replacement for next season and is not trying to sell Albchesson. Instead, he was thinking about how to find a better central defender. After all, Leeds United's game tasks next season will be even heavier.
Whether it is the league ranking or the final victory in the Europa League, it will indicate that Leeds United will return to the Champions League next season. Lee George does not want to be eliminated early due to mistakes caused by the problem of the team's central defender.
But now is not the time to think about next season. George Li's fleeting thought was instantly canceled. The most important thing right now is the League Cup final.
"Leiden, if we can score another goal in the first half, I will let you come on in the second half and go to the left to strengthen the defense."
"Okay boss, I didn't expect you would really let me play..."
"I only recognize the player's performance and don't look at anything else."
"Then what if I score a goal, should I celebrate?"
"Whatever, if you can, I'd better you score two goals, and then you celebrate one and the other."
"Good idea, boss."
While the ball was chatting between the manager and the players, Leeds United scored again.
In the 35th minute of the game, Leeds United took advantage of Wigan's right back Chimbanda's delay in returning to defense and started a counterattack on the left. The ball moved directly to the left after a wide range of transfers. Matteisen stepped forward to catch the ball.
Then Matteisen replicated the first goal, passing a long pass directly over the top to find Glenchard behind Chimbonda.
As a full-back, Chimbanda's speed and dribbling are outstanding. It can be said that he can play a large role on the right wing.
But today he saw a character who was faster than him, Grenchar.
The Danish winger's attendance rate this season is very high, thanks to the rotation system arranged by Colin McGee, Grenjaer has been fully rested during the season.
When George Lee plays 433, Glenchard is usually the first choice. But if George Lee plays 3241, Pederson, Edgar Davis, and Baynes can all play this position. Even some time ago, Alan Smith tried this position several times, and the results were not bad.
The only one who is suffering is Daniel Braaten. Because of his poor defense and ball-handling ability, he is usually only allowed to come on as a substitute when playing 433, so it is said that the Norwegian is ready to leave after the season.
Back to the game.
Grenchar used his speed to get rid of Chimbanda and went straight into the penalty area.
Then facing the attacking goalkeeper, he chose an inverted triangle pass.
Because he saw that Van Persie, who was advancing on the right, was always being marked by Wigan players. No. 6 Henquez was always on the side of Van Persie. Grenchar was afraid that if the pass was passed out, it would be destroyed.
Smith, behind Van Persie, got the ball unmarked.
Smith paused slightly, stopped the ball a little in front of his right, and then pushed directly with his right foot.
Henquez turned around to block the ball, but it was too late.
The ball flew into the goal from between Henkez and Deziu, and Wigan goalkeeper Pollitt was deceived to the left by Glenchard before, and he was not in a hurry to come back. Although he had already jumped out, but Smith's shot was a push shot from the instep of his right foot, with a slight outer arc, which eliminated any chance of Pollitt touching it.
2 to 0.
Baynes, who was wearing a substitute vest, was just talking with Lee George about what to do after coming on in the second half. Because he and Milner will be replaced in the second half, he has to stay on the court to warm up during the midfield and not go back to the locker room. .
Now with the sudden goal, Baynes jumped directly on George Lee.
"Good shot, coach!"
"Good shot, you come down first..."
"I'm coming on in the second half, boss."
"You go up...you come down first."
Then George Li didn't feel lighter on his back, but felt heavier because other players and coaching staff pounced on him.
But fortunately, they were all jumping up and down, and George Li was not pinned down.
^^^
In the second half, Leeds United did not press as fiercely as they did in the first half.
When George Lee was in the midfield, he asked the team to strengthen possession of the ball and control the rhythm. This is something that Leeds United has been lacking so far.
When we played Manchester United before, we were leading by one goal, but were beaten by Manchester United two goals in a row.
In the last UEFA Cup game against Stuttgart, they were almost overturned. Fortunately, the referee did not count Mario Gomez's goal and Leeds United escaped.
Now that he has a two-goal advantage, George Li also wants to practice in this kind of game.
Especially when Graveson, who controls the pace here at Leeds United, did not play in this game, it tested other players even more.
In the 50th minute, Grenchar was replaced and replaced by Baines.
In the 61st minute, Romedal was replaced and Milner was replaced.
In the 69th minute, Pederson was replaced and replaced by Kevin Davis.
The two wingers were replaced, but the two young players who were replaced are not slow and can defend.
The three central defenders all began to shrink, leaving the defense on the wings to Baines and Milner.
The midfielder is still Parker, Edgar Davis and Smith, and the two forwards are Kevin Davis and Robin van Persie.
^^^
In the stands, Helen quietly looked at the old man sitting on the edge chewing gum.
Ferguson finally spotted the girl who had been staring at him.
"Stop looking, I know you."
"Hehe~" Helen smiled sheepishly after being discovered by Ferguson.
"Congratulations!"
"Hey~" Helen didn't care what Ferguson was congratulating, whether it was this game or something else.
Ferguson didn't say anything more to Helen, but turned to continue chatting with his assistant Queiroz.
"The three substitutions were made much in advance, but it is undeniable that the effects were obvious. For the two substitutions on the wing, I saw that they were warming up in the midfield. They were obviously prepared in advance. As for the midfield substitution The substitution of the forward ensured the team's counterattack and prevented Wigan from attacking aggressively."
"Hmph, this kid..."
Although Ferguson was disdainful of George Lee on the surface, Queiroz could tell that Ferguson was still a little proud in his heart. After all, his disciple won the first championship in his second season of coaching, even if it was just a championship. League Cup.
Both Ferguson and Queiroz could see that the strength of the players and the pre-match preparations of the coaches on both sides were not at the same level at all. It was only a matter of time before Leeds United won.
"The Dutch striker is really powerful. He scored the first goal. His running played a big role in the second goal. Can we..." Queiroz Van Persie was mentioned.
"Let's wait a little longer. Let's not rush. The priority is to renew the contract with Ruud." Ferguson faced a dilemma. He also wanted to make Ruud van Nistelrooy give way to Rooney and Ronaldo, but he was unwilling to give up Ruud van Nistelrooy's offensive ability.
"Oh~"
Helen on the side exclaimed.
When Leeds United launched a counterattack on the field, they found Kevin Davis with another long pass.
Davis got stuck outside the penalty area and passed the ball to Van Persie on the right. Van Persie was tackled by Ziegler when he was about to attack.
Van Persie was on the ground clutching his ankles as his pals swarmed over and began the Leeds repertoire.
"Fxxk!" George Li quickly called the team doctor to come on, and then hurriedly ran to find the fourth official.
At this time, if Van Persie is injured again, it will be a big loss, and the next sprint stage of the league and the knockout rounds of the Europa League will be cast a shadow.
