Wycombe was truly infuriated by the two goals scored against them.
Where was the easy target they were promised?
Under the coach's direction, Wycombe players launched a ten-minute bout of intensive pressing.
This did indeed curb Manchester City's offensive momentum.
However, with the movement and support of Deng Kai and Tu Lei, Manchester City still maintained the majority of ball possession.
This was also related to the insufficient pressure from Wycombe's players.
It wasn't that they lacked a positive attitude, but rather that they were limited in their abilities.
They weren't fast enough, nor strong enough in physical duels.
The players of Manchester City weren't worried at all about being brought down after passing the ball.
The not-so-tall Essien even managed to knock down an opponent without receiving a card after making a pass, in a legitimate act of self-defense.
In the 44th minute.
