Zamora's goal made the Fulham fans instantly excited, and their cheers poured into the stadium like a tide, flooding the entire Craven Cottage.
At this moment, they seemed to have seen the dawn of a comeback.
However, they didn't know that the excitement of this game had just begun.
In the 12th minute of the game, Lindgren once again became Etuhu's defeat.
He anxiously observed Etuhu's pace and tried to steal the opponent, but failed.
Frustrated by this defeat, he burst out emotionally and overthrew Etuhu.
The referee immediately reacted to Lindgren's foul and showed him the first yellow card of the game.
This action of the referee not only caused Lindgren to pay the price of a foul, but also gave Fulham a very good frontcourt free kick.
Fulham's players were ecstatic. They immediately ran to the referee and asked the referee to allow them to take a free kick.
Free kick penalty is an important technology in football games, it can create a huge threat in the opponent's defense line. Fulham players hope to take advantage of this opportunity to break the opponent's defense and score directly into the opponent's goal.
Lindgren's foul created a great opportunity for them, something they could only dream of.
Zoltan Guerra stood in front of the ball, his eyes deep and calm.
Through the chaos and noise in front of him, he accurately observed every detail in the restricted area.
Whether it's the goalkeeper's position or the movement of his opponents and teammates, images are quickly forming in his mind.
His body tensed and he held his breath, as if he wanted to gather all his strength into this moment.
Then, he exhaled a sharp breath, a breath of tension, anxiety, and concentration.
His body began to run forward, each step firm and powerful.
His eyes never left the goal, it was a place he longed to reach, a place he would conquer.
Shooting, he completed the move.
The football flew out from his feet, drew a perfect arc, and then landed accurately in the goal.
"The ball went in!"
"Fulham are overtaking!"
"Zoltan Guerra! He led Fulham to raise the banner of counterattack!"
"At this moment, all Fulham fans can go crazy. Their team is so confident that they overtook the score in just ten minutes. This is definitely an exciting moment!~"
Zoltan Guerra's goal was an extremely accurate free kick. The power, angle, and speed were all just right.
The Fulham fans went crazy at this moment, their cheers flooding into the stadium like waves.
Martin Joel felt his heart freeze instantly, and his body seemed to be thrown into an ice cellar.
The big changes in the European competition were like a huge irony that he couldn't accept.
He looked at Zoltan Guerra with regret and frustration in his eyes.
Martin Joel took a deep breath and tried to calm down.
He knew that this game was not over yet and he could not give up just yet.
He ran to the sidelines and shouted to the players on the court that they must cheer up, especially the captain Dezeu, who should lead the team to continue fighting and find hope of reversal.
However, in the 37th minute, Ajax's defense suffered another heavy blow.
Atuba accidentally tripped Fulham's attacking core Etuhu in the penalty area. This action was regarded as a foul by the referee, and Atuba was directly sent off with a red card.
Fulham won a valuable penalty, which was a great opportunity for them to extend the score.
This important task fell on the experienced Zoltan Guerra. He looked calm and walked calmly to the penalty spot.
Under the watchful eyes of the entire audience, he volleyed hard, and the football flew toward the Ajax goal at an alarming speed like a cannonball.
Faced with this sudden threat, Ajax goalkeeper Fermier acted like a gentleman and remained indifferent to the ball, watching helplessly as the football flew into the dead center of the goal.
After losing the ball, Fairmere fell to the ground, his face full of regret and helplessness, while the Fulham fans cheered thunderously. Their team led 3:1 at home, with only one goal missing. They can get back on the same starting line as Ajax.
This score gave Fulham unlimited hope. They saw the dawn of a comeback and the possibility of reversal and advancement.
Ajax's players were eclipsed. Their defense was hit again and again, and now they lost a key goal.
The first half of the game finally ended with a score of 3 to 1. The enthusiastic fans at Craven Cottage couldn't wait to set off bright fireworks during the halftime break, as if their beloved team was guaranteed victory at this time and headed towards the goal. The sacred threshold for promotion.
The Ajax locker room in the midfield was lifeless, and Martin Jol did not complain about the players. He had to bear the consequences of the changes he made himself.
Because Atuba was sent off and now two goals behind, the advantage accumulated in the previous game was reduced to one goal in an instant.
Martin Jol did not dare to enlarge the ball and directly replaced two defenders.
The veteran forward Romedal was removed and replaced by the more stable Vandeveer.
Replaced Lindgren, who was passed by his opponent many times in the first half, and replaced him with Toby Alveeder.
In this way, Ajax, with one less player to play, changed to 4-3-2, hoping to maintain the victory in the second half.
Fulham continued to play with the same lineup as in the first half because they were in the lead.
At the kick-off of the second half, Ajax was not in a hurry to attack. Martin Jol's instructions to the players at halftime were to stabilize the defense first and then look for opportunities to counterattack.
Suarez and Pantalic also quickly transferred the football to the midfielders, and then the two wandered to Fulham's backcourt to tear up the defense.
But the hemp rope only breaks at the thinnest part, and the bad luck only picks up the misfortune.
In the 48th minute, a controversial scene occurred on the court.
Zoltan Guerra's cross hit Dezeu's arm during the game. Strictly speaking, the ball occurred in the arc of the penalty area, not in the penalty area.
Despite this, the referee decisively awarded the penalty kick.
This sudden penalty shocked the Ajax players for a moment. They quickly gathered from all positions on the field and appealed to the referee that the ball should not have been awarded a penalty kick.
Their emotions were high and their words were full of confusion and disappointment.
However, the referee was undeterred by their protests and stood by his decision, showing an emotional Dezeu a yellow card.
This decision made the atmosphere on the court even more tense.
Dezeu was quickly pulled away by Alverde Redel to prevent his emotions from further escalating and leading to more serious consequences.
At the same time, Ajax goalkeeper Fermier began to prepare to save the penalty kick.
The referee's determination was in sharp contrast to Dezeu's excitement.
Although the referee's yellow card calmed down Dezeu, it also clearly put Ajax at a disadvantage.
Fermier's mood today is as dull as a dark cloud. He has been looking forward to the coming of this European war and feels that he will have the opportunity to show his strength.
However, the reality made him extremely depressed.
He could hardly lift his head after conceding goals one after another.
He struggled to stay focused, trying to find some solace in the game.
However, Zoltan Guerra's appearance completely shattered his illusions.
The player stood at the twelve yard point, his eyes determined and calm.
Fairmere knew that the player had excellent skills and his shot was powerful and accurate, making him a threat to the team.
Zoltan Guerra took a run-up and kicked the ball hard.
The football drew a beautiful arc in the air and flew straight to the gate guarded by Fairmire.
All eyes were focused on the ball, and everyone held their breath.
Fermire's reaction was extremely fast. He pounced to the left, but it was too late.
The ball drew an arc in the air and accurately flew into the goal.
The audience erupted in applause and cheers, and Fairmere fell to the ground in frustration.
He failed to preserve the last-goal advantage for the team, leaving the team in trouble.
At this moment, Ajax's advantage in the previous game had been lost.
The two teams are back on the same starting line.
Fermier felt his mood hit rock bottom, knowing that the outcome of this game might be changed by his performance.
However, he also understands that this is the cruel reality of football.
In this arena, everyone is striving for victory, and failure is the most common outcome.
Despite his somber mood, Fairmere didn't give up.
He knows that this game is not over yet and he must cheer up and continue to fight for the team.
Although the goal frustrated him, he did not lose his morale.
On the contrary, the challenge of this game strengthened his faith and determination.
He took a deep breath, got up from the ground, prepared to face the next challenge, and clapped his hands and shouted to each of his teammates. What they needed now was to regain their advantage.
Off the field, Martin Jol seemed to have aged ten years. He was replaced by two defenders. Although there was no defensive mistake, this accident still put Ajax in danger.
He needs to make a choice. He still has one last card in his hand. Should he play it now?
He looked at the bench. The young man looked at the court with determined eyes.
He was not sure whether the current situation could be changed by replacing Xiao Yu. He shook his head and decided to observe again. If Ajax can hold on, then replacing Xiao Yu with strong physical strength in overtime seems to be a good idea for Ajax. Jax would be more advantageous.
It has to be said that Martin Jol lacks some courage in arranging his troops.
