The game continues.
Just after 50 minutes, Fulham 4:1 Ajax.
This was a score that no one expected before the game.
Because Ajax led Fulham 4:1 in the last game, the two teams are now back on the same starting line.
However, this is London, this is Craven Cottage Stadium, this is Fulham's home ground, and almost all the cheers in the stands are for Fulham.
The appearance of Toby Alveeder and Van der Wiel did bring a lot of resistance to Fulham's offense.
With the support of the midfielders, Fulham did not create any threatening opportunities in nearly 20 minutes.
The same is true for Ajax, because almost all three players in the midfield are involved in the defense, and Suarez and Pantalic in the frontcourt receive too little support.
In 20 minutes, he only completed two shots and one shot.
This situation is not good for both parties, and Fulham finally couldn't help but want to make a change.
Defender Stephen Kelly was replaced and replaced by attacking midfielder Dempsey.
The formation is changed to 4-5-1, or 4-3-3, and Fulham has to strengthen its attack again.
It seems that their head coach Hodgson does not want to drag the game into overtime and is ready to end the battle within 90 minutes.
Martin Joel finally made up his mind. He looked at the bench and said: "Xiao! Go warm up!"
"Let's see, Xiao Yu is up and warming up."
"Martin Jol finally couldn't sit still. Let's see if Xiao Yu's appearance can bring a magical chemical reaction to Ajax."
In the 78th minute, Xiao Yu, who had been waiting for 7 minutes, finally stood beside the fourth official.
After high-fiving Pantalic, Xiao Yu stepped onto the court. With more than ten minutes left, Xiao Yu's mission was to score a goal!
After Xiao Yu ran back and forth for a few times, he finally discovered that it was not Suarez's personal ability that was not good, but that it was indeed difficult for him to defeat multiple hands with two fists.
Fulham's defense is very layered, and it is almost impossible for Xiao Yu to connect with many people with the ball.
Moreover, their defensive moves are also steady and ruthless. They are the kind of "reasonable" fouls that can not only knock people down, but also avoid cards.
After three consecutive attacks with no results, Xiao Yu decided to use the shot to force the score to go ahead again.
In the 83rd minute, Fulham launched their decisive attack.
Dempsey, who had just come on the field, quickly broke into the frontcourt with the ball.
His teammates, Damien Duff, Zoltan Guerra, Dixon Etuhu and forward Zamora, have all started running back and forth to create distance from the defenders.
Dempsey, the initiator of this offense, is in a key position in the game. He has unique skills and keen intuition.
He manipulates the football deftly, and the ball is like his partner, rolling nimbly on the turf with his pace.
He broke through the opponent's defense with clever dribbling and showed his excellent skills.
At this time, his teammates quickly followed up, and their tacit movement made it difficult for the defender to deal with.
Everyone knows their tasks, and they have only one goal, which is to break the opponent's defense and open up scoring opportunities for the team.
After a series of short but precise passes, the football was back at Dempsey's feet.
Faced with the pressure of the defender, he decided to attack immediately without hesitation.
He volleyed hard, and the football flew towards the opponent's goal like a bullet.
However, Ajax's centre-back, their keeper Toby Alverde, reacted equally well.
He accurately judged the trajectory of the ball and blocked the ball with his body.
Despite the impact, he stood firmly in front of the goal and blocked Dempsey's fatal blow.
This excellent sacrifice blocked the hole of the gun, making Fulham's attack futile.
What the Fulham players didn't expect was that this attack was fruitless, but Xiao Yu seized the opportunity.
The football blocked by Alvid Redel was like a panicked deer, galloping through the air and flying straight to the right side of the field.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense, as if every spectator's heart flew to the edge following the football.
However, at this critical moment, Donald, like a light swallow, jumped up high and accurately saved the football that was about to go out of bounds.
At this time, Xiao Yu had already arrived at lightning speed and unloaded the football steadily.
He glanced at the direction of Fulham's goal and thought to himself - the shot must go in, let's go!
Xiao Yu rounded his right leg and kicked it out hard, like a shining rainbow arc cutting through the air.
The football was like a shooting star, flying high into the sky, drawing a long arc, and shot straight towards Fulham's goal.
That speed and power seemed to vibrate the air.
The Australian national goalkeeper was standing near the twelve yard point at this time. Before he had time to react, he watched the high-flying football fly directly over his head.
When he stared blankly at the football that suddenly fell rapidly, he knew in his heart that it was too late and could no longer stop this goal that was like flying magic. He had no choice but to kneel down in front of the goal.
"I X, this ball..."
The commentator was speechless for a moment.
"The goal was scored!"
"Xiao Yu! It's Xiao Yu! He has put Ajax on the track of promotion again."
"This goal is a perfect replica of Beckham's half-time shot against Wimbledon in 1996."
After scoring the goal, Xiao Yu stood on the spot, spreading his arms and looking around the entire Craven Farm Stadium stands.
At this moment, this goal, the entire Craven Farm stadium stopped making noise and instead burst into applause.
They witnessed the coming of a king.
The Ajax bench fell into a carnival, and everyone rushed to their feet. They suffered for a full 33 minutes, but it was longer than the 33 days of broken love.
Donald, who received an unexpected assist, rushed over excitedly and hugged Xiao Yu, followed closely by Dezeu and Sime de Jong.
Even Suarez, who was at the front, rushed over and joined the carnival.
This goal undoubtedly rekindled Ajax's fighting spirit. The quarterfinals of the Europa League are coming to Ajax!
The referee's whistle woke up the Ajax players who were caught in a carnival.
The referee pointed to the arm on his wrist, reminding the Ajax players that the game was not over yet and that their carnival was a bit early.
The players smiled awkwardly, then immediately dispersed and ran back to their positions.
The bold words on the scoreboard of the stadium are clearly visible - Fulham FC 4:2 AFC Ajax.
Fulham 4:2 Ajax.
As of this game, Ajax is still two goals behind.
Xiao Yu also looked at the scoreboard and thought, it would be great if he could score another goal.
At this moment, Xiao Yu's mind suddenly heard the system's long-lost notification sound——
"Ding! The host's challenge status is detected and a challenge task is issued. If you complete a hat trick in this game, you will be rewarded with a diamond treasure chest!"
It had been so long since he heard the sound of the system that Xiao Yu even doubted whether his system was offline.
It seems that the only thing he can have anything to do with the system is the must-go-goal card, and the others basically have no connection at all.
A hat trick. There are less than 10 minutes left in the game. With the opponent's defensive intensity, can you do it?
Xiao Yu shook his head and told himself in his heart, why do you think so much? Just kick it!
Ever since——
In the 90th minute, De Zewu made a precise long pass and directly found Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu had quick eyes and quick hands, and he caught the through ball. He started instantly, and with lightning speed, he forced the speed to get rid of Simon Davis' personal defense.
Seeing this, Simon Davis could only look forward to it, and his heart was full of helplessness and regret.
Xiao Yu had no intention of stopping. Faced with Damien Duff's overcoming attack, he cleverly used a fake shot and a real shot.
This action caused Damien Duff to lose his balance in an instant. He could only stagger a few steps and watched Xiao Yu's back disappear from his sight.
At this time, Hangeland rushed forward, but Xiao Yu showed no fear and once again used his unstoppable inside cut.
This inside cut not only deceived Hangeland, but also made the audience on the sidelines scream in surprise.
They were all nervously waiting for the result of this moment, as if time had been stretched infinitely at this moment.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yu used a fake shot and a real dunk to pass Chris Baird.
At this moment, he had gone straight to the point.
With a flick of his left foot, he entered Fulham's penalty area.
At this time, facing the goalkeeper, he can choose to shoot directly, or he can choose to pass the goalkeeper and then shoot into the empty goal.
The entire audience held their breath at this moment. They were all extremely nervous as they watched Xiao Yu approach the goal step by step.
As if they were suspended in mid-air, their hearts were constantly churning, anticipating the next scene.
A direct shot?
Or pass the goalkeeper and then shoot into the empty net?
No matter which choice you make, it could trigger an earth-shattering storm.
But at this moment, a leg slid over and knocked Xiao Yu down completely.
Xiao Yu only felt a heartbreaking pain coming from his leg, and the audience and teammates around him heard a crisp "click"!
Xiao Yu fell to the ground, and the words "Golden Shield Leg Guards 3/3" appeared in his mind. He knew that his Golden Shield Leg Guards were all useless this time, which was heartbreaking, and the pain of the spikes scratching his calf, It also made him moan uncontrollably.
The referee immediately blew his whistle, pointed his finger at the twelve yard point, and made a severe penalty for the opposing player's bad foul.
The other hand has already reached into his pocket to take out the cards.
Xiao Yu's teammates gathered around and asked about his injury with concern. Konchesky, who had kicked Xiao Yu, was shown a yellow card by the referee and was warned that if he commits another flagrant foul, he will be sent off directly.
Martin Joel didn't wait for the referee's signal and already called the team doctor to rush in to see Xiao Yu's condition.
He was really panicked. If Xiao Yu was injured at this time, his arrangements behind him would be completely messed up.
