Because Routledge's tackle just now was indeed aimed at the ball, and he tackled the football first, the damage reflection shin guard did not take effect.
After receiving the yellow card, Routledge also pulled Xiao Yu up with an embarrassed look. It was true that Xiao Yu was too much of a threat, and he had no choice but to make this tackle.
Chelsea received a free kick in the midfield at the kick-off. Xiao Yu ran directly to the frontcourt. Toni Kroos just passed the football across to De Bruyne in the midfield and continued to organize the attack.
De Bruyne could also see that the opponent was going to be cruel to Xiao Yu. In the last League Cup match with Newcastle, he also knew about Xiao Yu's repeated violations, so he chose to pass the ball to To the right.
Although Anelka is thirty-one years old, he still has strong personal abilities.
Enrique from Newcastle also stared directly.
Anelka, who received the ball, also kicked the ball forward, trying to overtake with a drainage ditch and pass through Enrique's right side.
But the 24-year-old Spanish defender didn't know what "respecting the old and loving the young" meant, so he stuck with Anelka in an attempt to compete physically with the "Wanderers".
However, the result was obvious. Enrique was knocked out of center by Anelka just a few steps later.
This was a normal physical contact and a pass that could be considered a good ball. However, the referee Marina's whistle unexpectedly sounded and he called Anelka for an offensive foul.
"This...the referee is looking for a balance."
"I'm really speechless. As for referees, they just enforce the law impartially. Why do they have to mix personal emotions."
"Those ruthless referees are in the minority after all. Most referees are their second professions. Many of them are even just hobbies and their training is far from home."
"Hey! If this continues, the rhythm of the game in the second half will be a mess."
Facing this penalty, Anelka looked puzzled. He wanted to argue that it was just a normal physical collision, and it was Enrique who hit him.
However, the referee Marriner seemed to think that his authority had been challenged, and he actually reached into his pocket to take out the cards. Fortunately, the captain Drogba quickly came up and acted as peacemaker, and then Anelka was Avoiding the consequences of taking cards.
In the 47th minute, Ivanovic intercepted the ball from Gutierrez, immediately started at high speed, passed Tiote and Enrique, and successfully made a pass.
Anelka and Drogba hit the goal in the penalty area, but the football passed over their heads and flew over the crossbar and out of the baseline.
In the 50th minute, De Bruyne suddenly made a diagonal pass to find Xiao Yu on the left.
Xiao Yu once again demonstrated his ultra-stable ball stopping skills. He raised his leg in the air and stopped the football in the air on the inside of the arch of his left foot.
However, as soon as he landed, a long leg flew towards the football at his feet.
Xiao Yu, who was not yet firmly on his feet, did not make a very good move. He just pushed the ball forward slightly and tried his best to get out of the range of that leg.
However, Xiao Yu could only barely avoid the flying shovel aimed at him.
When the leg passed by his feet, Simpson's entire body was almost directed towards Xiao Yu's crotch. This forced Xiao Yu to give up the ball, jump forward first, and stumbled to the ground. .
Beep! ~
Referee Marriner blew the whistle again.
Simpson also received a yellow card.
Chelsea also won a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Since Simpson's flying shovel did not show any malicious action of shining the soles of his shoes, and Xiao Yu also tried his best to avoid it, the effect of the damage-reflective shin guards was still not triggered.
Xiao Yu once tried to use the "Full Moon Scimitar" for a free kick at this position, but because this kicking method focuses more on the grace of the arc rather than speed, the effect is not ideal when there is no obstruction.
Therefore, this time he decided to try something different.
The referee's whistle sounded, and Xiao Yu began to run. His steps were firm and powerful, like a tiger about to emerge from the mountain.
The ball he kicked carried a strong momentum and shot straight towards the goal like a cannonball.
The football drew an arc in the air. Although it was not as weird as Carlos' S-shaped arc, it still had a unique power and beauty.
Everyone held their breath and stared at the flying ball.
Duang! ~
The football that Xiao Yu shot hit the goal post hard, making a dull sound.
The voice echoed in the silent air, as if fate was mocking Xiao Yu.
The ball bounced back and Gutierrez from outside the penalty area immediately made a clearance.
Xiao Yu shook his head helplessly, and said with a wry smile: His luck is really bad!
"Oh, what a shame!"
"Xiao Yu's free kick was very powerful, but unfortunately it hit the goal post."
"But this is football, full of thrills and excitement."
"However, these two times, Xiao Yu was tackled by his opponent without even stopping the ball. If this continues, the impact on Xiao Yu will be considerable."
"Now Newcastle's players on the defensive left have received yellow cards one after another. I believe they will not make any bigger moves next time. Xiao Yu can't just send himself off first while Xiao Yu is still fine."
"These are also some protection measures for players by football rules. Otherwise, it may really kill many talented players."
In the 57th minute, Xiao Yu quickly retreated to the midfield to provide support. Ashley Cole also passed the ball to him after seeing it.
After receiving the ball, he dexterously dribbled the ball towards the center circle with smooth and agile movements.
However, at this moment, a black shadow flashed from behind, it was Guthri!
He did not hesitate to tackle from behind, intending to destroy Xiao Yu's offense.
Just hearing a "bang", Xiao Yu was put down to the ground by Gusli, and the air seemed to freeze for an instant.
"Tackle from behind! This is an extremely dangerous move!"
"Guthrie's behavior is a typical red card action!"
"It's really worrying. I don't know if Xiao Yu is okay."
"Is this kind of defense really necessary in the center circle?"
"Oh, this is simply a perfect interpretation of the 'Zheyu' tactic."
"If Xiao Yu is injured as a result, Newcastle's goal will be achieved."
"I really hope he's okay."
The two commentators expressed surprise at Guthrie's behavior. It stands to reason that Xiao Yu was only controlling the ball in the center circle and did not pose any threat.
After Xiao Yu fell to the ground, the three star players De Bruyne, Toni Kroos, and Drogba all chose to rush forward.
Their sights were squarely on Guthrie, and the rest of the Newcastle team behind him.
De Bruyne was closest to the position where Xiao Yu was overturned, and his eyes were full of anger at the moment.
He stepped forward quickly, staring closely at Gusri, like a leopard preparing to pounce on its prey, all the muscles in his body were tense, as if he was ready to explode at any time.
