Chapter 20 Lukaku Creates a Penalty
"My kick was so cool! Hahaha! I scored the first goal of the season!"
In the Liverpool locker room, Arnold jumped up and down excitedly.
Now he can't forget that feeling of joy.
And the Liverpool players also watched this scene with a smile.
"Damn, we have to score goals too. Let a defender score, we have to have some face!" Chen Man shook his head and sighed.
In the first half, he played very uncomfortably.
On the one hand, it was due to the restrictions imposed on him by Lucky, and on the other hand, it was the pressure from Arsenal's defense.
When facing Arsenal last season, as long as he passed Lucky, it was like no one's land.
But this season, after passing Lucky, there is still a strong defense waiting for him.
Passing Lucky is an extremely difficult thing, not to mention the subsequent breakthrough.
"Hummels and Jimenez, the two central defenders, have a clear division of labor, and both have the ability to steal. It is difficult to tear open their defense."
Salah on the side also nodded and said.
Chen Man sighed, "So, can we only rely on set pieces?"
Liverpool's set-piece tactics are indeed powerful, but they can't always play like this!
Besides, are Arsenal wooden men?
Those guys haven't fully exerted their strength yet.
Chen Man always feels that Arsenal's current state is slowly becoming hot, and they are quickly adapting to the game. Once these guys kick out of the feeling, or Lekai comes to the outbreak period again, this is a nightmare.
"In the second half, we have to be careful of Kai's long shots!"
Klopp suddenly said.
The scene was quiet.
Goalkeeper Alisson pursed his lips and said, "In the first half, Kai wanted to shoot from a distance several times, but he didn't do it in the end, but his actions have been putting pressure on me. In fact, Kai hasn't fully exerted his strength yet!"
Henderson also nodded, "Today's performance is far from his previous performance. This guy will definitely explode in the second half!"
"Be sure to be careful of Kai in the second half!"
"I'll keep an eye on him!"
The Liverpool players spoke in a heavy tone, and their faces were even more solemn.
Arnold looked at these and couldn't help but spread his hands and said, "Why can't it be that Kai's condition suddenly declined?"
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Hearing this, everyone turned to look at him.
Henderson said, "You have just participated in the game for a short time, you haven't felt the pressure of Kai. Since last season, this guy has been unrestricted. In addition to injuries, there is no use to make his condition suddenly decline!"
At this time, a staff member knocked on the door, indicating that the second half of the game was going to start.
Klopp stood up first and said, "Okay, the second half will continue the previous rhythm, let us win the first victory at home!"
The Liverpool players shouted and walked out of the locker room with high morale.
On the other side, the Arsenal players did the same.
The two teams came to the field and changed sides.
"After the first half of the game, the current score is Liverpool 1:0 Arsenal. Arnold contributed the only goal so far, a wonderful direct free kick!"
"But Liverpool still has to be careful of Arsenal's counterattack."
In the words of the on-site commentator, Arsenal kicked off.
After Lukaku kicked off, he ran forward directly.
And Lukay passed the ball to Wilshere, and he also ran forward directly.
Wilshere passed the ball to Lukaku.
At this time, Lukaku was near the penalty area line, and Arsenal directly launched a sneak attack.
"Stop him!"
Van Dijk quickly approached and blocked Lukaku's turn.
But Lukaku lightly tapped the ball with his back to the goal.
The ball rolled back.
And Lukay suddenly accelerated and shot the ball.
Swish!
The ball hit the goal like a cannonball.
With a ding, it hit the crossbar and flew out of the bottom line.
The huge force made the goalposts tremble, and Alisson couldn't move the whole time.
Gu Dong!
Alisson swallowed subconsciously.
Lekai's long shot was really scary!
The Liverpool players on the scene were the same. They realized it later, but they had to say that Lekai's long shot was scary enough.
Lekai looked at the long shot and shook his head helplessly.
That shot felt good, but it was a little higher.
"Oh~~~~~ God!
It was still a long shot from Kai, and this ball was just a little bit away from scoring!
"At the beginning of the game, Kai gave Liverpool a hard kick!
Chen Man looked at Lekai's long shot and shuddered; "My goodness, this guy is getting more and more perverted!"
With this shot force and accuracy, Liverpool must pay some attention to Lekai.
Just like Lukaku did this, if Lekai was closer, this shot would be hard to say.
Papapapapa!
Mourinho was clapping on the sidelines.
"Right! Just play like this! Make sure the opponent feels threatened!"
At the beginning of the second half, Arsenal played very well.
And he could also feel that Arsenal's state was slowly adjusting.
At the same time, Mourinho turned his head and said; "Mane, warm up!"
The Senegalese boy was stunned for a moment, then stood up excitedly and started warming up.
Mourinho was still looking forward to Mane's performance.
In the game, Lekai's long shot gave Liverpool a certain deterrent effect.
But soon, Liverpool also used a counterattack to regain the situation.
Chen Man directly carried the ball to the bottom and made a cross.
Firmino headed the ball to the back point, and Salah volleyed the ball and hit the side net.
But Arsenal also quickly launched an attack.
Full-back Robertson ran up to join the offensive link, and even kicked a cross from the sideline.
Robertson's cross footwork was very superb, and Lukaku headed to the first point.
But goalkeeper Alisson slapped it out.
As worthy of being the world's number one goalkeeper in the future, Alisson's performance was extremely wonderful.
After that, Arsenal's performance became better and better, and the players gradually got into the state.
In particular, relying on the steals on the midfield line, they continued to put pressure on Liverpool.
Arsenal began to gradually control the situation.
Wilshere kept cutting in, and Robertson frequently stepped forward to meet the position on the wing.
On the other side, Aubameyang also played well and formed a good linkage with Lukaku.
Lekai stood in the back, ready to move.
All these put great pressure on Liverpool.
"The situation is getting worse and worse!"
Zhan Jun said with a worried look.
Although Liverpool was in the lead, Arsenal clearly took the initiative after entering the second half.
It would be fine if they didn't exert their strength, but they started to surround them directly.
Although Liverpool's counterattack worked from time to time, it always gave people a far-fetched feeling.
If it continues, problems will arise sooner or later.
At this time, Robertson suddenly made a lob pass into the penalty area.
Lukaku desperately squeezed forward, while Van Dijk and Lovren stopped him tightly, and the latter almost hugged Lukaku's waist.
Under the hard pulling of the two, Lukaku finally fell to the ground.
"Hey!
!"
Lukaku raised his hand to signal.
The referee also rushed into the penalty area.
Liverpool and Arsenal players immediately surrounded him and began to argue.
"This ball is dangerous! It may be a penalty. Lovren's hand movement is too big!"
Zhan Jun said with a pursed mouth.
Sure enough, the referee showed Lovren a yellow card.
Then he pointed to the penalty spot.
Arsenal got a penalty, and Lukaku successfully made a penalty!
"Beautiful! Romelu!"
Lekai slapped Lukaku's back hard, and the latter laughed.
Although this penalty was not his, the credit for making the penalty still belongs to Lukaku.
Mourinho on the sidelines also kept clapping, indicating that this was a very clear penalty.
And Klopp rushed to the fourth official, opened his mouth and roared, as if he wanted to eat the other party alive.
Lekai saw Alisson running towards the referee relentlessly, trying to make an excuse.
But the referee did not change the judgment, and even began to warn Alisson.
The latter ran back angrily.
Seeing this scene, Lekai couldn't help but feel funny.
There is no video referee team in the current football world. No matter how strong Alisson's negotiation skills are, he cannot shake the referee's decision.
Lekai came to the penalty spot with the ball.
His expression was extremely natural and relaxed.
On the other hand, Alisson looked serious.
Beep!
The whistle sounded, and Lekai started quickly.
Almost without a pause, he shot directly.
This kick was aimed directly at the middle position.
And Alisson rushed to the left.
"Goal!
Alisson was deceived, Kai successfully took the penalty, and Arsenal tied the score with a penalty in the second half!"