Seeing that they could not seize the ball, Manchester City's formation immediately pressed forward. Relying on the overall attack, the ball possession changed several times. Manchester City still suppressed Arsenal's half for a short period of time.
However, there were no holes in Arsenal's defense and everyone was playing their role.
Before the game, Arsenal had done enough homework on Manchester City's technical and tactical play, so they knew that Manchester City would always quickly move to the wing at the front of the penalty area, whether it was De Bruyne, Gundogan, or Seat B. One hand.
As long as Arsenal maintains a stable formation, does not miss anyone in the penalty area, and does not give the opponent an easy opportunity to kick off the wing, they will be able to defend Manchester City's offensive.
As for whether they will pick up the ball and pass the ball, that is not Manchester City's style, and their frontcourt players do not have this height advantage.
Arsenal's defense was able to stop crosses with ease.
Faced with this situation, Fang Fang temporarily cooperated with his teammates to assist in defense. When this period of time passed, it was their turn to counterattack.
Because the game time has not passed long yet, the defensive players are very focused, which makes it difficult for Manchester City to enter the penalty area.
Seeing that he couldn't hit it, Mahrez had no choice but to force a cut into the middle, and then tried a long shot!
However, Mahrez failed to suppress the long shot and the football flew directly over the crossbar.
There was a burst of exclamation in the audience.
This is Manchester City's first shot!
Manchester City's formation quickly retreated like a tide,
Fang Fang got the ball and looked around, and saw that Manchester City's half was also defensive.
It seems that because of the single-game elimination system, people in Manchester City are also very cautious.
Fang Fang brought the ball up and passed it to Saka on the right.
Saka suddenly wanted to try a breakthrough, took a small step to the ball, and wanted to rush over with speed.
But just as Saka rushed past Silva, Otamendi came up and Saka knocked down behind him.
The football was touched out of bounds by Otamendi, and the ball was still on Arsenal's side.
Fang Fang walked over, pulled up Saka on the ground, and said, "They are paying attention to you. Save your energy first and wait a moment before rushing!"
Today Saka plays wing back and still has defensive responsibilities.
"Okay, I'll take my time." Saka nodded helplessly.
Fang Fang knew that there was no rush for this game, so he could only conduct football first and slowly lure the people from Manchester City out.
At this time, even if they want to speed up the pace of the game, their opponents may not necessarily think so.
The game has started so far, and the teammates already trust Equation. If there is an opportunity to give the ball to Equation, everyone will look for him immediately.
Whether to attack or defend, everyone will let him make up his mind.
Equation is also used to this. Of course, as the midfield brain of the team, there is still a vague feeling of being in control of the overall situation.
Time passed quickly, and several more exchanges of ball rights occurred on the court.
At the end of the first half, Manchester City and Arsenal had a total of eight shots and four corner kicks. Ball possession rate 53%-47%.
Near the end, Arsenal launched a quick counterattack, but was finally stopped by Manchester City's Laporte with a foul. Arsenal won a free kick in the frontcourt!
It is 42 yards away from the goal and heading to the left.
Fang Fang tried to take a free kick with his left foot, and it was very strong!
The ball was very fast, flying in a wonderful arc in the air and falling towards the upper right corner of the goal.
However, goalkeeper Ederson did not lose his position. He flew and slapped the football away.
Fang Fang couldn't help but cover his face, feeling very sorry. The ball was too far away, giving the goalkeeper time to prepare.
"It's okay, we'll have a chance next time." Lacazette was beside him and patted him on the back.
The equations are not too complicated.
This is what happens when you play against the top teams, both sides will contribute many of the best moments!
After all, none of the players in this game are good.
At halftime, both coaches emphasized the changes in the second half in the locker room.
After returning to the field, Manchester City suddenly became faster and took off in two directions, launching a wave of offensive against Arsenal.
Arsenal's formation was instantly crushed.
Although their defensive positions are firm,
However, Gundogan was still able to seize a gap. During his horizontal running, he took the ball very covertly and found Jesus in the gap in the penalty area!
Jesus turned around quickly, pulled the ball under his feet, and was about to shoot!
Mustafi was so frightened that he puffed out his chest and hit someone from behind!
With this collision, Jesus slipped instantly and fell fourteen yards in front of the door.
The ball was collected by goalkeeper Leno.
The whole place was suddenly in an uproar.
"Hey! He fouled!!"
The people in Manchester City became excited instantly and signaled to the referee one after another.
However, the referee hesitated and waved to Jesus on the ground to get up quickly.
This is not a penalty!
With a bang, the entire stadium became noisier, and everyone seemed to be questioning the penalty.
Wenger on the sidelines secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Arsenal escaped.
Guardiola next to him excitedly complained to the fourth official, "This is the most critical penalty!"
However, the fourth official shook his head and asked him to calm down quickly.
So, under the boos of many Manchester City fans, Arsenal took a goal kick.
When Fang Fang received a pass from his teammate, he felt that it was a reasonable physical contact and not a penalty kick.
Jesus did not dive. It can only be said that his foot slipped and he failed to withstand the physical contact.
But the people in Manchester City felt a little dissatisfied, and their attacking movements became larger.
Fang Fang hurriedly kicked the ball, not giving them a chance to get up!
But behind,
Manchester City Silva still grabbed the opportunity from Saka. He forced his foot behind him and knocked down Saka when he kicked the ball.
The referee did not blow the whistle.
Manchester City took advantage of this opportunity to quickly counterattack Arsenal!
However, Fang Fang quickly followed Gundogan all the way and returned to the front of his own penalty area.
When Manchester City's Mahrez couldn't break in from the wing and passed the ball back,
Equation just took a big step and broke the football in the passing lane!
This interception of the ball was very crucial and instantly resolved Manchester City's counterattack.
Mahrez was anxious and immediately rushed forward, trying to steal the ball from the side.
Fang Fang cleverly leaned sideways, but was recklessly knocked to the ground by Mahrez from behind!
This time, the referee's whistle sounded.
Mahrez fouls!
Fang Fang stood up and felt that some Manchester City players were a little emotional.
This can be regarded as an opportunity for Arsenal.
He thought to himself.
Mahrez seemed to be still talking to the referee remotely.
Fang Fang secretly glanced at the frontcourt, and suddenly kicked a long ball out of nowhere!
This is a quick set piece!
The football flew across half of the field in an instant, like a tactical cruise missile, penetrating Manchester City's entire midfield defense!
Young player Nketiah is sprinting quickly in Manchester City's half. His speed is not slow and he can predict the landing point of the football!
But he was a little hesitant and didn't know how to choose to stop the ball!
Suddenly, Manchester City's Laporte stepped forward. He was disturbed by Nketiah and jumped up to fight for the header. However, he accidentally sent the football to Lacazette's feet.
The whole place suddenly became noisy! !
Lacazette accepted the gift, moved the football forward, and entered the penalty area from the side.
Defender Otamendi became anxious. He could no longer keep up, so he quickly fell to the ground from the side and shoveled.
However, this shovel only hit people, not the football!
"Beep——"
The referee's whistle sounded decisively, he took out a red card and pointed it at the penalty spot!
In the 73rd minute, Manchester City's red card gave points! !
When Guardiola saw this scene, he was instantly speechless. He raised his hands helplessly, feeling that it was already over!
Mahrez did not interfere with the set piece and was still arguing with the referee; Laporte made another fatal mistake and passed the header to Lacazette.
And Otamendi was actually left behind by Lacazette in two steps, choosing the most unwise way to shovel!
Guardiola felt a headache and no longer knew what to do in this game!
During this process, even if Manchester City's people were a little more serious, they could have avoided this penalty kick!
However, everyone happened to make a mistake, as if everything had been arranged secretly!
Wenger next to him shook his fist happily, but he suddenly found that Lacazette seemed to be unable to get up in the penalty area?
"Is this hurt??"
Soon, Arsenal's team doctors rushed onto the field. After treating Lacazette, they made a substitution gesture to the head coach on the sidelines.
Wenger's heart sank. Lacazette was really injured?
However, after the team doctor helped Lacazette off the field, he informed the head coach of the injury and said that it should not be a big problem, but to be on the safe side, it was best not to play this game.
Wenger was relieved.
So, the question becomes, who should take the penalty kick on the field? ?
"Let Equation Kick!!"
Wenger didn't think much and immediately shouted on the field. Afraid that the players could not hear clearly, Wenger shouted out the full name of Equation.
No one in Arsenal is a ball tyrant. After hearing the head coach's arrangement, he stuffed the football into Fang Fang's arms.
Therefore, the eyes of the whole audience naturally focused on him alone.
Under the bright lights of the stadium, the fiery atmosphere suddenly became eerily quiet.
Without thinking about it, Fang Fang can know that many fans are already holding their breath in front of the screen.
Every move he makes now will touch everyone's heart!
This goal was crucial, it was scored! Then they will be one goal ahead, with 11 players beating the opponent's 10 players. This is a huge advantage!
It is very likely to advance directly to the semi-finals!
My heart became nervous involuntarily.
Equation exhaled and slowly came to the penalty spot. Goalkeeper Ederson was already baring his teeth on the goal line, trying to distract him.
As the referee's whistle sounded, Fang Fang took two steps, then paused and tapped his foot lightly.
Just knocked out a spoon penalty!
The speed of the spoon penalty is very slow, and it will draw a small arc in the front door, but as long as the goalkeeper guesses the wrong direction, it will be fine.
And goalkeeper Ederson did move one step ahead, and he guessed the wrong direction!
But suddenly, Ederson borrowed the strength from nowhere and jumped into the goal. He stretched out his hand and wanted to take out the football!
The electric light and flint room!
Goalkeeper Ederson actually got the football! !
I don’t know if the football entered the goal or not, but the whole place suddenly shook! !
Goalkeeper Ederson reacted very quickly, and when he moved one step, he actually took out the football! !
Fang Fang stood there, feeling completely confused!
Isn't it?
Can this be taken out? !
All the Gunners fans couldn't believe it and were filled with shock!
Even Wenger on the sidelines was so surprised that he held his head in his hands.
Even if this penalty kick is not scored, does Arsenal still have a chance to win the game?
But also at this time,
The referee first glanced at the linesman's position, then turned and pointed at the center circle line, indicating that the goal was valid!
The linesman's observation was correct. The moment before the goal started to be replayed on the stadium's big screen, the football had completely crossed the goal line!
Goalkeeper Ederson did not save the team, his reflexes were not beyond human!
"Fuck, you scared me to death!!!"
Fang Fang was immediately overjoyed! He just said, how could the ball not be scored at this point!
This surprise made Fang Fang feel like he had walked away from hell.
He was ecstatic with surprise and ran madly towards the corner flag area! I almost thought I was in big trouble! !
"Fk! You almost killed us!!"
Zhaka also rushed over in surprise and joy, and gave Fang Fang a hard push.
Fang Fang laughed, said nothing, and tried to muddle through.
However, his teammates couldn't spare him and rushed over together. Who made him miss a penalty kick!
Saka also smiled, not forgetting to do evil things outside.
When his teammates dispersed, Fang Fang felt that his hair and ears were about to be pulled out, and they were all red.
"Moriguchi, show no mercy at all!"
When they dispersed, Fang Fang had no choice but to laugh and curse, and could only rub his face.
The score has been rewritten!
Arsenal leads 1:0! !
Goalkeeper Ederson kicked the football hard in the goal and was frustrated that he failed to save the team.
By the time the football started, Manchester City's momentum had reached a low point.
They tried to attack, but due to their numerical disadvantage, their attack was not as fast and accurate as before.
Under the active running and fighting of Fang Xhaka and Iwobi, Manchester City's players were forced into a midfield fight.
Guardiola was unwilling to lose the game and replaced Aguero and Sane to strengthen the attack.
But the outcome of the game seems to have lost its suspense.
Finally, the referee's whistle sounded again, and the game was over!
The score is 1:0!
Arsenal advances to the FA Cup semi-finals!
The entire Wembley Stadium instantly burst into cheers from the fans.
Fans seem to have seen Arsenal's successful rise this season!
The FA Cup has entered the semi-finals!
The Europa League has also entered the semi-finals!
Arsenal is very likely to win two championship trophies!
And in terms of probability, they have locked in the top four in the league in advance!
All Arsenal fans can finally get rid of all the depression in their hearts!
They can finally shout out the words "Arsenal is invincible" openly and openly!
Manchester City, ranked first in the Premier League, has already been defeated before their eyes. Is there any other team that they can't beat? ?
The cheers of the Arsenal fans were getting louder and louder. The game was over, but everyone was still unwilling to leave the field!
Fang Fang and his teammates hugged happily, and then also applauded the fans in the stands!
Here at Manchester City,
Although I lost the game,
But Guardiola did not lose his grace and gave Wenger a friendly handshake.
He turned around and walked onto the court, comforting and hugging every disciple who came by.
(End of chapter)
