I just wanted to play football, but I became a Hollywood god

Chapter 398 Are you going to lose this game?Little Queen Taylor: I want to comfort Gu tonight!
So far in this game, the two defensive teams have each contributed 3 goals. The confrontation is so exciting that it makes people go numb, and the emotions of every fan present are also stretched to the extreme!

In terms of statistics, the two sides' ball possession rate and number of shots are almost evenly matched, so it is difficult to tell who can win this third round knockout match.

But both sides know that once they lose, they will say goodbye to the English League Cup this season. As long as they win, the opponents in the next round will definitely be the Premier League opponents.

From this perspective, even if Southampton, a League One team, loses, it is reasonable.

But... Southampton will never give in!

The players who are fighting hard on the field are not willing to give in, and the head coach who is sitting on the sidelines is even more unwilling!

Head coach Adkins knows that as long as Gu Ran is used well, they have a chance to win this game!

Coach Adkins immediately made substitutions - young Aaron Martin was replaced, vice-captain Walton was replaced, midfielder Hammond was replaced, and gold medal substitute Dixon was replaced.

Replacing Walton was mainly to strengthen the defense of the center back. Although Walton's physical fitness was not good, there was definitely no problem for Walton in the remaining 10 to [-] minutes.

The purpose of replacing Dixon was to completely unleash Gu Ran's firepower!
With Dixon defending on the left wing, Chamberlain does not need to play as a left back, and Gu Ran can also directly stand in the attacking midfielder position to strengthen the offense!
After Sheffield United equalized the score, they were not idle. Mitch Adams used the second substitution and replaced the young midfielder Daniel Feliscock who received a yellow card. No. 4 Scotland international, veteran midfielder Nick Montgomery!

Sheffield United's tactical idea is to use physical strength to limit Gu Ran's performance!
Just like Coach Adkins knows that as long as he uses Gu Ran well, he can win, Mitch Adams also knows that as long as he limits Gu Ran, their Sheffield United can win!

Up to now, there are at most 15 minutes left in this game, and the physical fitness of both sides has reached the second window period, but this game is a game that cannot be lost for both sides!

Even a draw is unacceptable!
Because if there is a draw, then there will be overtime!
In a schedule with such a high density of games, overtime is likely to affect the next game schedule!
At this moment, the duel between the two sides has completely reached a fever pitch!
Gu Ran retreated from the attacking midfielder position to get the ball near the midfield. Sheffield United immediately pressed on and surrounded Gu Ran.

Sheffield United's head coach Mitch Adams also yelled from the sidelines, asking Sheffield United players to get close to him and strangle him with their bodies, without giving Gu Ran any space!

Sheffield United used the mentality of defending Ronaldo to defend Gu Ran!

Yes, they haven't defended Messi, but they have defended Ronaldo.

When playing against the Manchester United team with Ronaldo in the Premier League, their terrifying defense could easily strangle Ronaldo, forcing Ronaldo to resort to diving!

Now, as soon as Gu Ran got the ball, at least six Sheffield United players surrounded Gu Ran from all directions, making rough foul-like moves on their hands and feet.

Left midfielder Richard Claywell and newly replaced midfielder Nick Montgomery grabbed Gu Ran's shoulders from left to right and dragged Gu Ran hard!

The Saints fans at the scene booed wildly!

The referee and the linesmen seemed to be blind and had no reaction at all!

Gu Ran didn't complain. Instead, he was bursting with adrenaline. He just dragged Claywell and Montgomery and forced the ball forward!
Can't pull it!It can't be pulled at all!
All the Blades fans were dumbfounded!
The entire Bramall Lane stadium was filled with Gu Ran's passionate and domineering hormonal aura!

The little queen Taylor Swift in the VIP box screamed with excitement!
At this time, right midfielder Lee Williamson fiercely slid towards Gu Ran.

Gu Ran immediately stepped on the ball to protect him, avoiding Williamson and passing the ball from behind Williamson to Lambert, who was following and unmarked!
What a great pass!
Saints fans burst into excited cheers!Full of enthusiasm!

Lambert took the ball and pulled it towards the unoccupied wing, while Gu Ran quickly drove straight into the middle without the ball.

Sheffield United's defense still focused on Gu Ran. Even if Gu Ran didn't have the ball at his feet, there were at least four defensive players guarding him with all their strength!
Lambert didn't have a good chance to pass to Gu Ran, so he had to settle for passing the ball to Schneiderlin on the wing.

However, under the super strong body against high pressure, Schneiderlin did not have a good chance to deliver the ball to the feet of Gurley and Garrod.

The ball was intercepted by left back Joe Martock!
Joe Martock immediately passed the ball back to captain Charles Morgan. Morgan directly kicked the ball into the frontcourt!
Sheffield United fight back!

The Saints fans suddenly howled in pain!
In this wave of attacks, Gu Ran's performance was so exciting and explosive. He almost single-handedly toughened Sheffield United's entire defense and passed the ball into Sheffield United's dangerous area, but... I can't say that. Lambert and Schneiderlin are not good enough. I can only say that Sheffield United is truly a veteran defensive counterattack team.

Fortunately, the newly replaced vice-captain Walton was very experienced. He grabbed the first landing point of the long pass one step ahead and headed the ball back into Sheffield's half.

Gu Ran quickly got rid of the pull of Claysville and Montgomery and passed the ball to Chamberlain on the left.

The passion of Saints fans is burning again!

Sheffield United is indeed a veteran team with strong defensive counterattacks, but Southampton is not bad either!
After Chamberlain stopped the ball, he immediately dribbled the ball into the penalty area, and then hit the goal with a heavy kick——

The football grazed the crossbar and flew over the end line.

Chamberlain lay on the turf in frustration, not wanting to get up and face his teammates and fans for a long time.

He handled this ball too roughly!
As an attacking midfielder, Gu Ran's role in the midfield and frontcourt is absolutely unquestionable.

If Chamberlain does not cut inside, but chooses to go down to the bottom and give Gu Ran even three seconds to shake off or take away half of the defensive players, then Gurley and Garrod who are ambushing in the penalty area will have a chance. .

It's a pity... Chamberlain is still a bit young.

Southampton missed a great opportunity to take the lead again.

The game continues.

Goalkeeper Wright took the goal kick.

Sheffield United made a fuss from the right wing.

The Southampton team's mentality is generally a bit anxious. They took the lead twice and were equalized twice. This eager mentality is also reasonable.

Gu Ran was not in a hurry.

The closer this time comes, the more you need to calmly wait for the opportunity. While waiting for the opportunity, you will consume a lot of your opponent's physical condition.

Both sides come and go, and the rhythm of attack and defense is extremely fast.

The emotions of the fans on both sides were also stretched to the extreme by the wonderful offense and defense.

That's what really good football looks like - both sides are evenly matched, and they're all fighting at a super level.

In the 83rd minute of the game, Gu Ran and Lambert were defending together. Gu Ran relied on his body to fight off the ball from Richard Claywell's feet, and then passed the ball directly to Schnee. Delin.

Sheffield United's left wing was instantly defeated!
Schneiderlin dribbled the ball directly and cut inside. Shane Lawrie retreated to intercept. Schneiderlin withstood Shane Lawrie's foul push and made a beautiful short pass through the crotch, sending the ball to the goalkeeper. At Rhodes' feet!
Excellent opportunity!
Gu Ran's organizational planning ability in the midfield and frontcourt is really strong!
Garrod immediately started to volley!
The football... hit the goal frame and popped out of the end line!
The Saints fans behind the goal immediately held their heads and lamented.

The front is weak!

Just when the Southampton players relaxed a little, Sheffield United's ball boy quickly threw the backup football to goalkeeper Richard Wright. Wright kicked the ball directly into the Southampton backcourt!

This is Wright's typical kick-off sneak attack tactic!
Southampton's defensive players hurriedly retreated, and Gu Ran also pursued Sheffield United from the top of the arc!

However, Sheffield United's No. 10 forward Daniel Bogdanovic had already ambushed Southampton's half. Bogdanovic got rid of Southampton's defense and struck alone - —

Saints fans booed wildly!
This ball has an obvious offside tendency!

Before Wright's big kick, Bogdanovic had already started in advance, at least an arm's length beyond the offside line!

The linesman did not raise his flag!
The fans of the Blades cheered wildly, and their cheers suppressed the wild boos of the Saints fans!

Bogdanovic controlled the ball outside the top of the arc and continued to penetrate the penalty area!

Davis took the initiative to attack 1v1——

Bogdanovic directly hit the ground on the edge of the penalty area!

Davis quickly fell to the ground to save!

Davis judged the right direction, but was 0.1 seconds too late!
The football penetrated Davis' armpit, hit the inside of the left goal post, and then... bounced into the net!

The ball is in!
The 85th minute of the game!

Sheffield United once again overtook the score through a very clever defensive counterattack!
The score on the big screen was immediately rewritten as Sheffield United 4:3 Southampton!
The three stands of Bramall Lane Stadium were all in a state of madness!

The whole game was full of ups and downs!

The goddess of victory seems to be walking seductively towards Sheffield United with a seductive cat walk!

The morale of Southampton's players was low, and many players put their hands on their hips and shook their heads in pain.

The Saints fans in Southampton briefly covered their faces and heads, and then continued to cheer for their players in unison.

So far, Southampton's players have performed very well, but Sheffield United has the home field advantage and the referee advantage.

Coach Adkins angrily complained to the referee, and the referee warned Adkins that if he interfered with the game again, he would be sent off with a red card.

Coach Adkins could only shake his head helplessly.

Mitch Adams in the technical area next to him was full of pride!
The little queen Taylor Swift also looked distressed, "Oh, is Gu Ran's team going to lose? Gu must be feeling very uncomfortable now. I really want to give him a big hug right now and use my mouth again, I comforted him well, and I seemed to be his goal, allowing him to release all his unhappiness."

Female Assistant: ...Taylor, please don’t describe it so obviously!
(End of this chapter)