On the evening of November 6, Anfield Stadium.
In the fourth round of Group A of the Champions League, Liverpool faced Besiktas at home.
Before the game, everyone thought it would be a difficult game.
Liverpool have been in poor condition recently, and the team has suffered a lot of injuries. Although Xavi Alonso came back, but the Spanish midfielder was not in his best form, and Pennant on the right, veteran Finnan was injured, making There was a shortage of manpower on the right.
Kuyt continued to fight and was very tired, Benitez arranged for him to rotate.
In the midfield, although Mohamed Sissoko did not show his attitude to the outside world, rumors continued that he would leave the team during the winter break. Players and clubs did not come forward to clarify. Obviously this is gradually becoming a reality.
In this case, everyone decided that Liverpool would have a hard fight at home.
Benitez's lineup is not surprising.
Goalkeeper Reina, the back line is Aurelio, Hypia, Carragher and Aveloa.
Although veteran Hypia has made frequent mistakes this season, the current position of the central defender is scarce and he can only continue to rely on this veteran.
In the midfield, the iron triangle combination was once again discharged. Mascherano and Harvey Alonso partnered with double backs and Gerrard advanced.
This is also the first time Liverpool have eliminated this strongest midfielder after Harvey Alonso was injured.
In the attacking trident in the front court, Yang Yang still appeared on the left, Crouch was centered, and in the case of Kuyt on the right, Pennant was injured. Benitez arranged to let Benayon.
The Israeli player performed well in the League Cup a week ago, and played well against Blackburn on the weekend, so this game continues to let him, not Voronin.
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Liverpool's game is home, but the start is based on stability.
Benitez's intentions are also very obvious. Harvey Alonso is not in the best state and needs to slowly enter the game rhythm, and the lineup rotates multiple players and needs to slowly run in.
On the contrary, Besiktas of Turkey played very positively from the beginning, which meant that he was mainly anti-guest.
After the game started, the Turks' pressure on the frontcourt was very fierce. Liverpool had a slow start rhythm, a little passive, and was quickly threatened by Besiktas.
Just three minutes into the opening, the Turks created a dangerous situation in front of Liverpool.
After a quick counterattack, Besiktas midfielder Sevd led the ball straight into the penalty area of Liverpool, kicking the goal, but under the interference of Carragher, the shot slightly missed the post.
Goal kick from Liverpool.
Besiktas had a smooth start. This time, the attack made another first-foot shot. There was a sense of enthusiasm. Instead of retreating very far, he was ready to grab the goal kick and then launch the offensive.
Reina was also very clear about the intentions of Besiktas players. He directly took the goal kick and went to the front court to find Crouch.
The English center is tall, grabbing the advantage of the first landing point, and ferries the header behind Besiktas' defense.
Yang Yang on the left suddenly shook off the defensive player, and inserted behind the Besiktas defense at an extremely fast speed, just like a sharp arrow from the string, easily shot through the Besiktas defense and grabbed Before catching everyone, he caught up with Crouch's header at the front of the big penalty area.
The next thing is simple.
After Yang Yang stopped the ball, he rushed into the penalty area. A wonderful pendulum passed the goalkeeper and slammed the goalkeeper. He scored an empty goal and opened the record for Liverpool, one to zero!
Just three minutes into the opening, Liverpool broke through Besiktas' goal.
The entire Anfield stadium is shouting Yang Yang ’s name, and they all know that this goal is likely to open the door to victory for the team.
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After taking the lead, Liverpool did not increase their offensive.
Liverpool are running in slowly, slowly looking for their own game rhythm.
That said, the advantages on the scene are becoming more and more obvious.
In the twelfth minute, Aveloa quickly inserted on the right, behind the defense line, Benayong inserted into the penalty area and volleyed in the right corner. He hit the side net and almost scored again.
Benitez on the sidelines also realized Besiktas' tactical weakness.
The Turkish team discharged a Christmas tree formation similar to ac Milan, four three two one, gathered heavy soldiers in the middle of the road, this was originally for defense, but the problem is precisely here.
After hoarding heavy soldiers in the middle, the sidewalk will be empty, even if it is as strong as AC Milan, it cannot change this status quo.
And more importantly, once Liverpool's midfield shows strong oppression, the four three two one formation will easily appear to be out of touch with the front and back fields.
Ac Milan had suffered such a loss, and now it is Besiktas' turn.
Therefore, after seeing this, Benitez began to require the team to actively play two wings and play Crouch's advantage in the middle.
This adjustment also quickly worked.
In the nineteenth minute, Aurelio took the ball on the left and made a cooperation with Yang Yang. Yang Yang drove the ball away from the defense and passed the right foot low into the penalty area and handed it to Crouch. The English center used his body Blocking the defensive player, after stopping the ball with his right foot, he turned to the left and volleyed directly with his left foot, again breaking the goal of Besiktas.
Two to zero!
The enthusiasm of more than 50,000 fans on the scene was completely ignited!
Everyone began to realize that Liverpool tonight has become very different.
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Only three minutes from Crouch's goal, Aveloa crossed the right to the penalty area, Yang Yang quickly inserted, leaping to the top, header header, but goalkeeper Alican flew the ball.
Corner kick!
Aurelio personally took the corner and quickly passed the ball to the front point.
Yang Yang used his teammate's cover and cooperation and ran out of the gap. In the case of unmarked points at the previous point, he didn't even jump. He directly headered the ball from close range and sent the ball into Besiktas' goal.
Three to zero!
Scored twice!
All Liverpool fans are crying out Yang Yang's name frantically, they are all too excited, so excited!
The Liverpool players on the court are also very excited, because they all began to find that the team played more and more smoothly.
In the front, Crouch suppressed the opponent's central defender, Yang Yang and Aurelio's left were the main attack points, and Benaillon and Aveloya's right were responsible for assisting and echoing, which made the team's frontcourt attack very active.
But the biggest difference from the previous games is that the midfield firmly controls the situation and rhythm, especially the distribution of ball rights, which becomes more reasonable, and the team's attack is smoother.
Harvey Alonso is gradually regaining his best form. His allocation of ball rights, control of the game rhythm, and sorting out of the midfield organization are no substitutes for the current Liverpool team.
Gerald is the team ’s unsung hero. He does n’t seem to be involved in the offense, but in fact, the double back of Harvey Alonso and Mascherano released Gerald. Liverpool captain The wide range of movement and response in the midfield and frontcourt paved the way for teammates and pulled the line of defense. It seemed obscure, but it played a key role.
It can be said that by this time, the three-ball lead, the team's offense has become more and more smooth, everyone began to realize that the invincible Liverpool at the beginning of the season is back.
This makes Liverpool players more confident.
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When the game reached the thirty-second minute, Liverpool created an out-of-bounds chance on the left.
Aurelio quickly threw out the ball, Yang Yang blocked the defensive player with his body. After stopping the ball, he flexibly detained a defensive player, and then used his own strength to make a strong one-on-one breakthrough and then passed in the penalty area. After the point.
On the right, Benayon ran out of space, quickly inserted diagonally from the right rib into the penalty area, and volleyed at close range to break the goal, four to zero!
Three minutes later, Gerrard went straight into the middle and Crouch shot a cold arrow and the shot was blocked.
In the 41st minute, Yang Yang broke through the cross from the left again, and Benayong volleyed higher on the right.
Subsequently, Yang Yang took a free kick outside the penalty area but failed to hit the target.
However, before the end of the first half, Aurelio crossed the left and Crouch headed back. Yang Yang followed up with a right foot volley and sent the ball into Besiktas again. goal.
Five to zero!
hat trick!
After Yang Yang scored, the whole person rushed out of the court with excitement.
Everyone was cheering his name.
Hat tricks, two assists!
All Liverpool fans, players, coaches and staff in the audience were clearly aware that the outbreak Yang Yang said was finally here!
Liverpool have been in a downturn for more than a month, and they need such a hearty victory to vent the team's sluggish period and stimulate the team's state.
In the half-game, a hat trick was performed and two assists were given. Yang Yang proved with facts that as long as the team is in good condition and can create a steady stream of opportunities for him, he can score more goals.
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With a five-to-zero lead into the halftime break, Benitez is very satisfied with the team's performance, and also reminds the team to continue to strengthen the suppression of opponents, especially on the two sides.
After changing sides in the second half and fighting again, Yang Yang made a quick contribution to the left.
This time Yang Yang didn't kick himself, but cooperated with Aurelio who was plugged in later. After attracting defensive attention with his own dribble, he suddenly cut inwards and then plugged in. Brazil's left defender burst into the penalty area and started to kick Hit the door.
Six to zero!
Goals and assists, double hats!
After Aurelio scored a goal, the whole person quickly turned to the stadium stands excitedly.
But the unlucky Brazilian player has not rushed to the sidelines and was directly thrown to the ground by Yang Yang who flew up.
It seems that Yang Yang is more excited than him.
Even he himself didn't expect that this game would go so smoothly. Besiktas can be said to be defeated and how Liverpool's offense is played.
More importantly, the midfield creates too many opportunities.
This is completely different from the previous games.
Whether it's playing Blackburn or earlier, it's difficult for Yang Yang to get a few decent chances in a game, and it's not easy for him to grasp one of them.
Sometimes he even had to find his own ways to create opportunities, which greatly consumed his energy.
But tonight, Liverpool's midfielder has an overwhelming advantage.
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