Chapter 350 Sterling rushed to the scene and dribbled the ball into the net!
However, before the England fans could express their joy of scoring the goal, a more dramatic scene happened in the next second:
I saw Sterling completing the flying header, also Unable to stop his momentum, he rolled into the Welsh goal!
As the saying goes, Sterling rushed to the scene and dribbled the ball into the net!
“The ball is in!”
"Full of tacit passing and running opportunities!"
"Raheem Sterling scored with a header!"
"After England conceded one goal first, they chased two goals in a row. The ball led to the lead before the end of the first half!"
"It is worth mentioning that it was Nanbo Seven Lingfeng who provided the assist for Sterling!"
Even if Sterling's shooting skills are not good, and sometimes he will make some ridiculous and happy operations.
But don't forget that his talent is one of the best even among the entire Three Lions!
His golf IQ and awareness are still good.
Ling Feng was not surprised that Sterling appeared in that place, especially since he had specifically told him just now that he was going to insert the back post of the goal.
However, what made Ling Feng really live in Bengbu was that after Sterling scored, he actually dribbled the ball into the goal!
This reminded him of the player named Mao from the Far East.
He couldn't help it and laughed out loud!
“Ah ha ha ha.”
Fortunately, others only thought that the bright smile on his face was because the ball was scored.
Not because of Sterling’s famous happy scenes
In Ling Feng’s view, Sterling is the kind of player who can always bring you happiness, not just because of his unique duck running pose
Of course, he never thought that Sterling would score the ball in such a way.
He is indeed the spokesperson of happy football!
With this thought in his heart, after Ling Feng high-fived Rooney, they ran together to Sterling, who was kneeling in celebration in the corner flag area.
After finishing the celebration, Sterling high-fived and hugged Ling Feng with a bright face, while not forgetting to give a thumbs up:
"Wow, man, your pass was too good. Right! ”
"I told you a long time ago, if you run into the open space, my pass will naturally find you."
"You are so right!!!"
In the stands, England fans fell into carnival again!
Some waved their national flags wildly, some sang "God Save the Queen", and then raised international friendly gestures to the Welsh fans not far away and began to taunt.
Even if they belong to the same United Kingdom.
However, England and Wales have always been unreliable.
In the stands, fans from both sides began to curse each other, with all kinds of greetings such as "idiot", "softie" and "bitch" flying in the sky. Security personnel also rushed to the scene immediately to comfort
With At the same time, witnessing the whole process of his team taking the lead, then being equalized, and then being overtaken again, Wales coach Coleman frowned on the sidelines and no longer had the indifference he had when leading the score.
He never expected that in just fifteen minutes, England would easily reverse the score!
And Coleman also saw the turning point of everything, which was when Ling Feng and Rooney started to change positions!
After switching from the heavily guarded center to the right, Ling Feng's personal abilities were completely released.
Compared with his narrow space in the center, there are fewer defenders on the wings, which is more suitable for him to use his speed to eat up defensive players.
And this Sanshi No. 7 is like a supercar.
Once started, it can't be stopped!
What’s more, what’s scary about Ling Feng is not only his ability to explode individually, but also his ability to contain defenses!
As long as Ling Feng gets the ball on the right, Wales must send two or three players to defend him in the area.
One is responsible for close guarding, and the other two keep a distance and help defend at any time. Only then can it be possible to force Ling Feng to pass back or give up the breakthrough.
However, Ling Feng is not the only one playing football on the field!
If you shift your defensive focus to the left to restrict Ling Feng, Rooney in the center and Sterling on the left will be able to get more space and opportunities.
This is why the second goal happened!
It is also the role of a superstar!
Wales has Bell, England has Lingfeng!
On the other side, Hodgson, who witnessed his disciples overtaking the score, also stood up from the coaching bench and came to the sidelines to applaud his disciples.
Looking at Ling Feng, his eyes were filled with admiration:
You are indeed my beloved disciple!
Not long after the lead, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half.
In this way, England returned to the locker room happily with a one-goal advantage.
During the short intermission, Hodgson first praised his disciples for their calmness and unity after falling behind.
Then he also praised the team's two goals by name.
However, he did not forget to point out the areas where players need to improve:
For example, Sterling should retreat more from the wing to support, and Vardy should penetrate the ribs more frequently to contain the opponent's central defender.
Considering that the team is leading at halftime, they can play steadily in the second half.
Wales, which is lagging behind, will definitely press forward to attack, thus exposing a larger gap behind them.
At that time, Ling Feng's penetrating passing will be able to cooperate with Vardy in passing and cutting.
So, Hodgson, who originally wanted to replace Kane, decided to let Vardy stay on the court for a while longer.
It's not too late to wait until sixty minutes before changing.
In addition to the offensive tactical arrangement, Hodgson also emphasized that when the opponent has the ball and is preparing to counterattack, the nearest personnel must double-team the opponent's ball holder.
Especially Wales’ core midfielder Ramsey!
After the first half of the game, Hodgson saw clearly off the court.
Wales has limited points to get the ball, namely Bell, Ramsey and Joe Allen.
Among them, Ramsey is the instigator of Wales' quick counterattack and also has the ability to pass threatening balls.
Therefore, double-teaming him as soon as possible will not only slow down the opponent's counterattack, but also allow other teammates to get back in place.
Ling Feng also deeply agrees with this.
Even though Bale is the absolute star of Wales.
However, his role is still reflected in containing the defense and his ability to advance during counterattacks.
And Ramsey is the true core of this red dragon!
. . .
In the second half, the team changed sides and fought again.
Wales did not swoop out immediately, but continued to retreat to half-court.
Seeing this, England was not in a hurry.
Anyway, they are not the ones lagging behind now.
As a result, despite the shouts of Ling Feng and Rooney, the England generals also patiently controlled the ball and did not launch attacks rashly.
Time passed bit by bit as England controlled the rhythm.
When the game time passed the sixty-minute mark, the Welsh generals finally couldn't hold it any longer and began to press forward.
This is a last resort.
Because, if they don't press high, they won't be able to steal the ball from their opponents and launch an attack.
If you cannot launch an attack, it will be difficult to score a goal.
However, this plays into England's hands!
With Wales' entire formation pressing forward, there is a huge space behind them. Ling Feng also crossed paths with Rooney many times, coming to the middle to distribute the ball and play through balls, and played decisively behind.
It also gave Sterling and Vardy, who had reversed the ball, two chances to shoot in just five minutes.
Had it not been for the defender flying to block it desperately, goalkeeper Hennessey's saving reaction would have been tested again.
At the same time, Wales also got some opportunities to control the ball and attack.
Unfortunately, under Hodgson's instructions, England became more targeted on the defensive end.
Cutting off the connection between Ramsey and Bale has become England's most important defensive task!
In addition, Ling Feng was active on the right and had a wide range of retreats, so right back Walker, who always assisted a lot, had no chance to get the ball and assist.
This also allows him to stay in the backcourt and focus all his energy on the important task of defending Bell alone.
You know, in the entire Premier League and even the entire Europe, there are very few wingers who can beat Walker one-on-one.
Perhaps Bell at his peak can step on the colorful auspicious clouds and walk away making soup.
However, Bell, who was affected by injuries, lost his courage under Walker's single defense.
Therefore, when Ramsey was double-teamed by Henderson and Dell and unable to move, and Bell was defended by Walker alone, even if Wales got a chance to counterattack, it would not be able to provide effective and smooth cooperation during the transition between offense and defense.
And England's offensive is also wave after wave.
With the relentless pressing and running defense, the physical fitness of Wales' forward line and two wing backs began to decline.
The entire tight defensive formation also began to have gaps.
When the game reached the 67th minute, Hodgson also used up the first substitution, allowing Harry Kane to replace Vardy!
The appearance of Kane, a new force, soon brought significant results to England.
Although not as flexible and fast as Vardy.
But Kane was still able to hold the ball despite the fierce confrontation with the central defender in the penalty area.
This is his fulcrum role as a center!
With the addition of Kane as a ball-getting point in the penalty area, Ling Feng's options for passing the ball from the right have also become diversified.
Previously, since Vardy did not have a height advantage, he could only sweep the goal with a low ball.
Nowadays, Kane, who is 1.88 meters tall, can not only hit the front point to grab a shot, but also can grab the first landing point of the cross under the interference of the opponent's central defender, thereby completing the header. Attack the goal!
This makes the combination of side and center tactics richer and more difficult to defend against.
Less than five minutes after Kane came on the field, Ling Feng sent a small diagonal kick from the outside of the instep to Kane's feet from the right.
While half-turning on the penalty area line, Kane suddenly crossed his legs, allowed the ball to leak from his feet, and completed the turn.
This non-stop pass was very beautiful and caught Ashley Williams off guard.
When he reacted, he had already discovered that Kane had him stuck behind him, entered the penalty area, and was about to take a shot!
"No! He must be stopped from kicking!"
In a flash, as the captain of Wales, his sense of responsibility drove him to go directly to the ground, shovel with his right foot, and try to score the ball from behind. Shovel away.
However, Kane was on guard against this move!
Kane stepped forward with his left foot, and it happened to be between Ashley Williams' outstretched foot and the ball!
This led to Ashley Williams' tackle, which was first on his feet, and then knocked down the ball along with it.
With a sound of "ah", Kane fell in the penalty area.
The next second, the referee blew the whistle and pointed at the penalty spot!
Penalty kick!
Rushing to the spot where the foul was committed, the referee did not forget to show the Welsh captain a yellow card!
The latter did not argue, but just sat on the ground, shaking his head helplessly while arranging his socks that were full of grass clippings.
Ling Feng stepped forward to pull Kane up and said with a smile:
“Good shot, this leak is very thoughtful!”
Hearing this, Kane did the same. Smiling back, "It's you who conveyed it well"
Although the penalty kick was created by Kane, he still willingly picked up the ball and handed it to Rooney who came forward.
As captain and first penalty kicker, Rooney stepped up to the twelve yard point without hesitation.
Faced with the interference from Hennessey's left and right jumps, Rooney's face was as deep as water, and he succeeded in one fell swoop!
“Rooney scored the penalty steadily!”
“The British captain scored his second goal of this European Cup, making the score three to three. One!”
"With this penalty kick, the suspense of the game was basically ended"
Even after England scored the third goal, the Welshman still did not give up.
Unfortunately, the gap in overall strength meant that they were still forced to take a beating for the next ten minutes or so.
Had Hodgson not used up the remaining two places, replaced the two main players Rooney and Henderson, and started to withdraw his troops.
Wales may concede another goal at the last moment.
Finally, with the referee's long whistle, the game ended!
The score was fixed at three to one!
In this much-anticipated British Civil War, the stronger Three Lions still had the last laugh.
Ling Feng, who shot and passed every time in this game, once again won the best of the game!
After defeating Wales, the biggest opponent in the group, England's qualifying situation is very good.
Won two consecutive victories in the group, accumulated six points, and ranked first in the group.
Wales and Slovakia in the same group both had one win and one loss, with three points, ranking second and third.
Russia, which lost both games, was eliminated early.
This means that in the remaining third round of the group stage, as long as England remains unbeaten against Slovakia, it will be able to lock in the top spot in the group and advance to the knockout rounds!
After the game, Ling Feng also took the initiative to find Bell and exchange jerseys with him.
Although both sides had their own opinions on and off the court, there was also a very fierce war of words before the game.
However, we are all professional players and understand what is happening on the court, so we just stay on the court.
"Man, your speed is too fast!"
When Bell came up to praise his speed, Ling Feng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and asked:
" Haha, how does it compare with you back then?”
Hearing this, Bell also smiled and said, "You will know after a comparison. When I was young, I was also very fast!"
"Then let's play golf together by the way?"
Hearing this, Bell couldn't help but be stunned.
Immediately, he thought of Ronaldo talking about the young man in front of him who was very good at passing the ball in the locker room from time to time, with a tone of appreciation in his words, and he was relieved.
The two of them are both clients of Mendes, and they must have a good relationship in private.
Therefore, it is not surprising that Ronaldo told Ling Feng that he likes to play golf.
Thinking of this, Bell couldn't help but smile:
"No problem!"
(End of this chapter)