Sunderland's offense was not aggressive, and the back line stood firm and very patient.
Therefore, from the beginning to the beginning of the game, Leeds did not get any good chances.
Of course, Sunderland also didn't get too good a chance. Leeds United's fierce and defensive defense also gave them a lot of pressure. The pressure of receiving and passing was much greater than usual.
This game looks very dull!
Bradley Wilson and others on the press stand were almost asleep!
Bradley Wilson is very upset, isn't Mick McCarthy the one you are here to take away a point today? What a great opportunity this is? Don't you want to take three points?
Does Mick McCarthy really want a three-pointer?
of course not!
Come to Leeds, Mick McCarthy's only goal is to win, three points!
However, Mick McCarthy is very patient and the game is still a long time. There is nothing to worry about. In this game, he needs one or two chances. They want a high success rate.
At this time, the anxiety should not be their Sunderland, but the Leeds United at home.
Although Leeds is also a defensive counterattack at home, everyone can see that Leeds is aiming for a three-pointer. We Sunderland play like this, the most anxious is Loya.
Mick McCarthy sat calmly on the coach seat and was very calm.
"Shit! Shet!" Bradley Wilson sighed angrily at the look of the old **** Mick McCarthy.
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Zhong Cheng hugged his chest with both hands and stared tightly at the court, silent.
Brendan Rogers came up: "Boss, we seem to be in trouble!"
Zhong Cheng immediately turned around and walked to the coach seat. Because this coaching area can only be commanded by one person inside, Zhong Cheng will not give the head referee any truth.
Returning to his position, Zhong Cheng nodded to Rogers and said, "The old white-haired old man across is not easy. They are more patient than us!"
Rogers also nodded: "This old man does have two hits, so what do we do next?"
Zhong Cheng said, "We should change without change. I want to see how long this old man can bear!"
Even so, Zhong Cheng's mind is still thinking about what to do next? If it doesn't work, do you want to drink Sunderland?
Or is it to get the first draw of the season?
Suddenly, Zhong Cheng thought of something, and then immediately said to Rogers next to him: "Take it on, and fight back to Stephen Cardwell when you fight back!"
Stephen Cardwell is the starting centre-back of Sunderland today. The height of the Scottish international is only 183cm. His height has indeed become his short board, but he has a good speed and a good turn.
Rogers nodded, immediately turned around and went out, shouting at the court.
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Half an hour has passed since the match, and the score on the court is still zero to zero.
Although Sunderland controlled the situation and controlled the football at their own feet, they created too few offensive threats. They even had only four shots, and three of them were long shots.
The fans at the scene all looked doze.
At this moment, the Sunderland team suddenly accelerated, and the Argentine midfielder Julio Alca suddenly sent a very accurate straight ball and hit directly behind Bumsson.
Julio Alca was introduced by Sunderland in 2000 when they defeated Newcastle United and Leeds United for £ 2.5 million. At that time, Julio Alca was a player of the Argentine youth team and represented Argentina in the U20 World Cup.
But he was playing left-back at the time, and was transformed into a left midfielder by Sunderland's coach Peter Reed. Mick McCarthy trusted and valued him very much. He was also selected last season. The PFA Team of the Year is very good.
The Argentine midfielder has speed and technology, and this pass is a reflection of his football skills.
On the front, Michael Bridges turned backwards and inserted in a timely manner. The two pass very well and got a very good opportunity.
"Ah! The beautiful pass and cut, Leeds United's defense line was penetrated, Michael Bridges went in. Is he trying to kill the old master?" BBC commentator Mark Lawrence suddenly exclaimed stand up.
Michael Bridges started his career in Sunderland, but moved to Leeds in 1999. In his first season with Leeds, he scored 19 goals in a single season. The performance is very good.
But since the second season, Michael Bridges has been injured all year round, and has played poorly. He is a famous glass man. From 2000 to the scene, this guy has played an average of less than six games per season, but he has struggled with Leeds.
In the last season, Michael Bridges was leased to Newcastle United and Bolton. He only played six times in Newcastle United because of injuries, but he did not play in Bolton. In the end, he was loaned to Sunderland by Leeds United, where he performed well.
This summer, Michael Bridges is back in Sunderland. He hasn't played too many games in the past. Today he made a rare start.
This starter got a very good opportunity.
The drowsy fans at the scene also woke up and stared up at the stadium, all of a sudden there was no sleep.
On the press stand, Bradley Wilson jumped up: "Goal!"
Michael Bridges obliquely contrasted, rushing past Boumsson like a cheetah, catching up with the football, facing Scott Carson, who blocked the corner, he stomped his leg directly, fiercely The ground pumped towards the football.
With a bang, the football ran straight against the turf towards the goal of the goal.
Scott Carson made a mistake in his judgment. He thought Michael Bridges was going to shoot a long shot. The football quickly flew into the goal against the inside of the corner goal post.
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"Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal ..." BBC commentator Mark Lawrence suddenly burst into a drink and everyone was awakened by him!
"Michael Bridges! It's him, he killed the old owner! He sent the football to the goal of his old club, Leeds United. No one expected that it would be him, he was not Sunderland's main force. It was a rare start today and he scored. Did he come here to kill the old master? "Mark Lawrence was shocked.
At the scene, the fans of Sunderland were also a bit shocked. They did not expect that Michael Bridges would give them such a big surprise. There was a warm applause, and the palms were about to be swollen.
On the sidelines, Mick McCarthy immediately jumped from the coach and applauded with excitement: "Beautiful! Well done! Perfect!"
Bradley Wilson jumped up in excitement on the press floor, like a three-year-old child, very excited: "Crazy Loya, I see how you die this time, hahaha! Crazy Luo Ah, you're finished, finished! "
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Zhong Cheng frowned, and secretly said, "Sure enough, something happened!"
The patience of the young players of Leeds United was still worn away, this time it was that Milner on the right side did not give enough pressure to Julio Alca. Perhaps, at that moment Milner thought Julio Alca would pass the ball as before.
Milner's lack of oppression gave Julio Alca a chance to pass the ball. This negligence gave the Sunderlanders a chance.
At this opportunity, Julio Alca made a very beautiful pass.
Bumson's response at the center line was fast enough, but his turn was still slow, and Bridges seized the opportunity.
Zhong Cheng sighed, this is young.
Falling behind, this Leeds match is even harder to play!
Zhong Cheng stepped out slowly and walked to the sidelines. At this time, the young players of Leeds seemed to be a little dazed. I don't know what to do next? They all turned to look at Zhong Cheng.
Zhong Cheng immediately stretched out his two hands and pressed down to signal that his players have stabilized. Don't worry, just follow the previous tactical requirements!
Looking at Zhong Cheng's actions, although the players of Leeds United were a little puzzled, they still did according to Zhong Cheng's requirements, and they still solidified their defense.
After this lost ball, the young players of Leeds United are obviously more serious and cautious. They are meticulous in the execution of tactics, the pressure is getting greater and greater, the defense intensity is getting higher and higher, their defense Very stable.
It seems that it is really necessary to eat a long meal and a wisdom!
Zhong Cheng nodded slightly. I hope that this group of young boys will realize their problems through this one. Do not make similar mistakes in future games.
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Sunderland who took the lead was even more anxious. They controlled the football at their feet and passed back and forth. Although the pressure on Leeds United is stronger, they still firmly control the football under their feet. The only drawback is that they are getting farther and farther from Leeds' goal.
However, Sunderland coach Mick McCarthy is very satisfied with this.
One to zero is enough to ensure that Sunderland won this game. Now it is to control the rhythm and not give the opponent a chance to fight back.
Mick McCarthy has researched that Leeds' offensive position is not very strong. Just stop their counterattack.
Mick McCarthy couldn't help looking at it. Ribery, the No. 7 player on the sideline of Leeds United, is a fast player. When defensive counterattack, especially pay attention to his defense. Mick McCarthy has in-depth research. In the counterattack before Leeds United, Ribery has directly participated almost every time. This guy is the absolute core of the Leeds counterattack tactics.
Mick McCarthy immediately came to the sidelines, gestured, and signaled that the Sunderland players were paying attention to the defense against Centennial Road Ribery.
However, Leeds United's counterattack did not even look for Ribery, but directly to the front striker Huntelaar, and Huntelaar always went to Stephen Cardwell. And almost all in the air, Mick McCarthy was startled, he knew the minds of the Leeds.
Mick McCarthy immediately signaled to Cardville to pay attention to the defense above his head and behind him, and absolutely could not give Leeds a chance. Mick McCarthy was indeed a great guy. Just after Leeds had found a chance, it was intercepted by Mick McCarthy.
In the first half of the game, Leeds didn't have many chances to fight back. It only threatened Sunderland's goal once, but it was not grasped.
At the end of the first half, Leeds United was behind by zero.