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Ajax players stepped up their pressure throughout the game after coach Martin Jol shouted loudly.
The Hamburg players knew the importance of this game and were extremely cautious in every attack they made.
As long as the opportunity is not ideal enough, they will never take the risk of forcing a breakthrough, but choose to withdraw their defense and wait for a better opportunity.
The game has been going on for nearly fifteen minutes, and the situation on the field is a bit surprising.
Although the two teams have offense and defense against each other, the Hamburg team playing at home has not yet completed a shot.
On the other hand, the visiting team Ajax, although their ball possession rate was less than 30%, they had already completed two shots, and both of them hit the goal frame.
However, due to a hasty start, both goals were confiscated by the opponent's goalkeeper Rost.
Hamburg's players were obviously shocked by Ajax's offensive, and their offense was unable to start for a time.
However, they were not rattled and focused more on defense.
Every defensive effort they made seemed orderly, tight and powerful.
Xiao Yu was already sweating all over, and this game was undoubtedly depressing for him.
He has never experienced a game like this, not even against Juventus before.
Hamburg's players are extremely careful when passing the ball. As long as a speedy opponent like Xiao Yu is around, they will most likely not receive the pass from their teammates.
This game made Xiao Yu miss out many times.
The only shooting opportunity was passed to him by Gabri's midfield steal.
However, he couldn't escape the double teams of Demel and Matthiessen.
Ze Roberto behind him also quickly stepped up to defend, and it was completely invisible that he was a 36-year-old veteran.
Xiao Yu was amazed by Ze Roberto's running range and defensive ability.
His speed and strength have not diminished with age, but are even better than when he was young.
His experience is also unparalleled. He knows how to appear in the right position at critical moments to help the team resolve crises.
However, even with veterans like Ze Roberto, Hamburg still couldn't resist Xiao Yu's impact.
His speed and skill make the entire team feel threatened.
Gabri's steals and passes also brought more opportunities to the team.
Their cooperation gave Xiao Yu more space and opportunities, and also caused Hamburg's defense to fall into chaos.
Xiao Yu took the ball, and he rushed forward with the ball from the left wing. Demel and Matteisen were surrounding him, and Ze Roberto was covering the defense from behind.
Xiao Yu suddenly accelerated and used his S-level skill to misunderstand the inside cut. He forcibly shook off the double-teams of Demel and Mathisen and rushed towards the middle. However, Xiao Yu only dodged half of his body.
But this was enough for him to take a shot!
Ze Roberto hurried to catch up, but it was too late.
Xiao Yu faced the goalkeeper and calmly shot. Unfortunately, the corner kick was too straight in his haste. In the end, the opponent's goalkeeper Rost held him firmly, resolving the crisis.
As for the other shot, it came from Suarez.
Thanks to Mathisen's excellent anticipation and defense, the scalpel through balls of Gabri, Dezeu and Sime de Jong failed for a time, and Mathisen was always able to win the ball at critical moments.
Suarez also had to retreat outside the penalty area to catch the ball. When Suarez received Gabri's pass, he used his skills and speed to deceive Boateng with a heavy shoulder turn.
Then Suarez quickly cut into the penalty area and completed the shot before Matteisen could defend.
Unfortunately, this shot was too hasty and hit the opponent's goalkeeper Rost firmly.
However, although the shot hit the opponent's goalkeeper, this did not affect Suarez's performance in the game.
His role on the field is crucial. His presence puts tremendous pressure on the opponent's defense and creates more opportunities for his teammates.
The time spent by the two parties pulling each other passed quickly, and half an hour passed quickly.
This time, Xiao Yu retreated again to receive Gabri's pass. After receiving the ball, he directly made a Marseille spin to pass Demel who came up to defend, and then passed a fried ball past Boateng who had already rushed out of the penalty area.
The tall Boateng turned around like an aircraft carrier turning around. When Xiao Yu had already dodged two positions, he was able to complete the turn, but at this time, the corners of his mouth curled up.
Xiao Yu dribbled the ball and was about to break into the penalty area, but suddenly he seemed to hit a wall. Because he was running at high speed, Xiao Yu was bounced back by the reaction force and fell to the ground, feeling immense pain all over his body.
Beep! ~
The referee blew his whistle and the game was suspended. He determined that it was a foul.
Suarez immediately rushed over, and Xiao Yu saw that it was Mattison who knocked him down.
Matteisen was still explaining to the referee that he had only successfully blocked the ball and had already touched the football first, so it could not be considered a foul.
However, the referee shook his head repeatedly and stopped listening to his excuses. He even took out a yellow card to "reward" Mathisen, warning him that although it was their home court, he should not be too presumptuous.
As for the penalty of this ball, the referee was somewhat conservative.
The position where Xiao Yu fell happened to be at the top of the penalty area, and the football rolled into the penalty area. If you catch it more strictly, it is reasonable to award a penalty kick.
However, the referee only awarded Ajax a free kick on the line of the penalty area.
Gabri also hurriedly stepped forward and continued to argue with his teammates. The free kick from this position is also great.
Suarez and Gabri stood in front of the football.
Xiao Yu, on the other hand, was carefully helped to the sideline by the team doctor amid the nervous and determined voice of the referee.
On the court, whenever there is an accident that may injure the head, the referee must see the team doctor's examination results before allowing the players to continue playing.
The referee's attitude was resolute, his eyes were sharp, and he would not let go of any accident that might cause injury to the player's head.
He insisted on asking the team doctor to conduct an examination. Only after seeing the team doctor's examination results would he let the players continue to play.
This is respect for the player's body and adherence to the fairness of the game.
In this fierce game, everyone is trying their best to win every point.
On the road to victory, safety is always the most important thing.
Only when the safety of the players is ensured can the game continue and the true competitive spirit be shown.
Xiao Yu could only watch the free kick shot by Gabri on the sidelines. The football perfectly bypassed the wall and flew to the Hamburg goal in a beautiful arc. Unfortunately, the ball speed was not good enough. Hamburg goalkeeper Rost lifted the crossbar with one palm.
Ajax gets a corner kick.
The team doctor on the sidelines examined Xiao Yu carefully, his eyes focused and professional.
Every subtle movement, every subtle change in expression expresses his responsibility for the health of the players.
The referee was waiting patiently on the sidelines. His eyes were firm and serious and could not be ignored at all.
In the end, the team doctor nodded and said Xiao Yu could continue to play.
The referee looked at this scene, and the stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.
He waved his hand, signaling Xiao Yu to return to the field.
Xiao Yu can finally participate in Ajax's attack.
Gabri takes a corner kick.
Unfortunately, the first point was missed by the opponent's Boateng.
Their defensive midfielder Ze Robert also grabbed the ball's landing point immediately, pushed away Sime De Jong and passed the ball to Guerrero in front.
Guerrero received the football in the midfield and suddenly made a deft leak. The football continued to roll towards the front court, and he turned around and dodged Verhentong's defense.
Alvidreder stepped in immediately, but his defensive position was lost.
And that position is the king of the small penalty area-Ruud van Nistelrooy.
When Emmanuelson saw this, he also began to pursue desperately.
Vandeveer on the right also accelerated toward the center.
If Ruud is missed, their goal will be at great risk, although he is already 36 years old.
However, things are often just afraid of what will happen.
Guerrero caught up with the ball and did not choose to continue dribbling. Instead, he made a clever push and passed the ball towards Van Nistelrooy.
The football just passed by the side and back of Alvidreder, which made him very uncomfortable. He had to brake suddenly, then turned around and chased after him.
Because there is a horizontal difference of four or five positions between Van Nistelrooy and Van Nistelrooy, one of them is forward and the other is backward. In addition, Ruud van Nistelrooy will head towards the Ajax penalty area after receiving the ball. In an instant, seven or eight positions were misplaced.
The closest one was Emanuelsen, who had chased back early, and was only two or three steps away from Ruud van Nistelrooy.
But as a striker, Van Nistelrooy's sprinting speed with the ball is also top-notch.
Ruud van Nistelrooy strode into the penalty area with a determined look, as if he could burn any obstacle in his way to ashes.
To his left, Vandeveer, a defensive expert, could come up and block his attack in seconds.
Behind him, two defensive masters, Alveeder Redder and Emmanuellesson, the shrinking distance between the three also put a lot of pressure on Ruud van Nistelrooy.
However, Van Nistelrooy was undeterred.
He shot the ball calmly and steadily, using his experience and skills to cleverly deceive Van der Veer.
He dunked to the left, avoiding Vanderveer's defense as lightly as a dancer.
He then continued to dribble the ball forward and quickly finished the shot with his left foot before Alvid Leder and Emmanuellesson could rush forward.
In the final critical moment, Stekelenberg's outstanding performance was impressive.
The goalkeeper was so focused that he read Ruud van Nistelrooy's intentions and saved the ball in the nick of time.
This wonderful save made the audience stand up and cheer. His outstanding performance brought the team back from the brink of conceding a goal.
Hamburg gets a corner kick.
call!
Emmanuelson, who chased back for half the game, gasped for air.
