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"Riad, go warm up and come on as a substitute in the second half."

"Okay!"

Just as the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, Pearson turned his head and looked at Mahrez and whispered.

Mahrez was ready to fight and couldn't wait any longer.

What kind of game was that in the first half!

Except for Xia, who was good, can't the others attack?

There were several opportunities, and the opponent's backcourt was so empty, can't you take advantage of it?

Mahrez complained in his heart.

Wait for me to come on in the second half, I will definitely kill you!

Xia Xing finally walked off the court, and Mahrez stepped forward and said, "Xia, I will come on as a substitute in the second half."

"Great, with you on the court, the team's offense will be more diverse!"

"But I need your help."

"No problem!"

The two whispered a few words, and Xia Xing nodded.

Mahrez ran onto the court with satisfaction and started training with the ball.

During the halftime break, all the substitutes of Leicester City did not return to the locker room, but stayed on the court to warm up and find their feelings.

Back in the locker room, Pearson carefully explained the technical details of the opponent's first half.

"Although they have good offensive strength, there are many loopholes in their defense, which we can fully exploit. We ask you to defend steadily, but you must also seize the offensive opportunities when there are opportunities, and don't retreat."

Shakespeare next to him sighed in his heart.

You must defend steadily, but you must go up when you have the opportunity.

This kind of sense of proportion is too difficult to grasp.

If you can really make the right judgment based on the changes on the field, then you definitely have a first-class football IQ.

Obviously, there are not many Leicester City players who can do this now.

This may be the difference between top players and ordinary players.

After the explanation, the break is about to end.

Pearson added: "In the second half, James will leave the field and Mahrez will come on as a substitute. Everyone can try to play on the right side."

Hearing this, everyone nodded.

Drinkwater patted James on the shoulder to comfort him.

James shrugged and said nothing.

In the first half, he played little role in the offense, and he was not particularly good at defense, so he seemed dispensable on the right.

It was reasonable for him to be substituted.

Let's see how Mahrez plays in the second half...

In the second half, Stoke City also adjusted two positions, and the formation changed from 4-4-2 to 4-3-3.

It seems that they are not satisfied with the one-goal lead, and they intend to take advantage of the situation to pursue and consolidate the victory.

But unexpectedly, at the beginning of the second half, it was Leicester City that took the lead in launching a fierce attack.

The pass control in the midfield and backcourt attracted Stoke City to press forward.

Drinkwater's sudden cross-kick!

The ball fell at the feet of left-back De Laet!

De Laet accelerated with the ball!

Broke the midfield line!

Facing the defense, passed forward to Xia Xing!

The pass along the sideline was very accurate and did not go out of bounds!

Xia Xing received the ball and made a Marseille turn directly!

The ball bypassed Glenn Huilan who was trying to steal it!

Diagonal pass into the penalty area!

The pass was extremely fast!

Vardy volleyed the ball into the far corner of the goal!

The ball was punched out by goalkeeper Butland!

A wonderful save!

This quick attack made the Stoke City players sweat coldly.

But this was just the beginning.

In the midfield, Hammond made a fierce tackle!

No foul!

The ball fell to Xia Xing's feet again!

Xia Xing sprinted along the side for the second time and made a decisive pass!

Chris Wood headed the ball!

Due to the interference of defender Camron, the ball was slightly higher.

Despite this, the away team's stands applauded!

Leicester City fans saw the team's hope!

"Just play like this!"

"The Foxes are the best!"

"Come on!!!"

The cheers of countless fans made the Leicester City players even more excited.

And Stoke City was a little anxious.

We can't always let Leicester City attack like this?

Continue to strengthen the defense on the left side!

Especially for their No. 17 kid!

Keep him tight!

In the following period, Leicester City's left attack encountered trouble.

Whenever Xia Xing received the ball, three players would double-team him.

He was now receiving special treatment.

However, this was exactly what he wanted!

In the 61st minute of the game, Xia Xing received the pass from De Laet behind him again.

De Laet rushed forward!

Waiting for the response!

Xia Xing was double-teamed by three players, and the forward pass route was blocked!

Is this the end?

This is just the beginning!

Xia Xing suddenly pulled the ball back, flashed out of space, and suddenly kicked!

A high-altitude cross-pass across half the field!

The ball went straight to the right side!

Looking for Mahrez who had just come on the court!

Mahrez had been ready for a long time!

Man, you finally passed it!

I can't wait!

Stop the ball lightly and sprint faster!

The defensive player in front was flashed directly!

Right-back Peters followed Mahrez!

Just a substitute player, still wanting to make a big move?

He guessed right.

Mahrez was the one who made a big move!

After two consecutive changes of direction, Peters was a little lost!

He suddenly moved to the side, and then quickly cut inwards to the middle!

Peters was passed!

At the corner of the penalty area, Mahrez did not go in any further, but shot directly!

The ball went straight to the far corner of the goal!

"The ball went in!

"Leicester City actually equalized the score in this way?

"1 to 1!

“This young substitute has a couple of tricks up his sleeve!

"what is his name?

"Mahrez!

"Yes, Not Bad!"

In the second half, Leicester City's offense finally paid off, and the players were in a good mood.

But Mahrez didn't look too happy.

He rushed into the net and ran back with the ball in his arms.

Running and waving.

guys!

We are not ahead yet, we still have to work hard!

Seeing Mahrez's passion, his teammates also cheered up.

After the restart, the midfielder continued to press.

Hammond stole the ball and handed it to Xia Xing on the left again.

Xia Xing made a long pass and went straight to the penalty area!

Vardy feinted a shot from the front, but failed to accelerate to catch the ball!

But he took away the defensive attention!

Chris Wood in the middle didn't touch the ball either!

The ball continues to fly backwards!

Who is there?

It's Mahrez!

Mahrez sprints quickly to catch the ball!

Stopped the ball on the baseline!

Pulling the ball back, it passed the central defender Shawcross!

With two forwards in the middle taking over, he decisively kicked off - and shot!

Explosive shooting from a small angle!

The ball hit the top corner of the net!

"The ball went in!

“This shot was crisp and clean!

"Goalkeeper Butland didn't have time to react!

"2 to 1!

“Leicester City overtook the score!

"They did it!

“It only took five minutes for them to crush their opponents!

“Their fast break is extremely efficient!

"Especially Mahrez who just came on the scene!

“It’s like a god descending to earth!

“Two shots brought two goals to the team!

“His performance today was world class!

"Let us remember this young man!

“Leicester City No. 26!

"Riyad Mahrez!"