"Hello, everyone. This is Sky Sports UK, live broadcast of the second round of the 10-11 English Championship.
"In this game, Cardiff City will host Sheffield United as a guest! Let's take a look at the starting lineups of the two teams!
"Cardiff City lined up their common 4-4-2 formation. The starting lineup did not change from the last game. Goalkeeper Martial...
"Sheffield United still used the traditional 3-4-3-3 back formation. Compared with the first two games, the appearance of Arsenal's 17-year-old youngster Maher was their only change, and it was a bold change!"
On the court, as the Cardiff City center sent a center circle ball, the game officially kicked off.
Maher and the other two forwards on their side rushed to the opponent's backcourt together, launching a charge and pressure in the opening period.
Cardiff City simply passed the ball a few times in the midfield and backcourt, and handed the ball to the soles of their right back.
"Oh! "Maher just arrived, shouting and threatening while rushing up quickly, making a look that he would not give up until he got the ball.
This is a common method used in pressing, you must show your determination to scare off the opponent's idea of continuing to hold the ball.
"Bang!"
Cardiff City's right back Gabor did not take more, and directly kicked the ball hard to the front court with a long pass.
Maher simply turned around and moved as a whole with his own line.
He has played football for many years, and his basic tactical qualities are not worse than those of the Championship players. What he lacks may be the positive feedback of successful attempts.
"Are you that young guy?"
Gabor sneered and followed him, "If you have the guts, just break through me!"
Obviously, he also began to play the psychological warfare that defenders often use against forwards.
This is very common in the game. Everyone is extremely excited and it is impossible to be silent. Talking nonsense is the norm.
"Okay. "
Maher turned his head to reply, feeling the tens of thousands of eyes around him, and looking at the experienced faces of these Championship players.
He finally realized that he was playing in a Championship game, which made his pores open, his blood temperature rise, and he ran extra hard with every step.
"Pay attention to the formation! Pay attention to the formation and two-point protection! ! "
In the coaching booth on the sidelines, Sheffield United coach Kevin stood on the sidelines, pointing and reminding the players, "Don't be too loose! "
The start of the Championship game was still quite chaotic.
Most of the time, there would be a period of aerial scrambles, and the ball possession would change very quickly.
Whoever could calm down first and fully display the skills and tactics in his training would have the opportunity to take the lead.
But it was obvious that apart from aspiring newcomers like Maher, few people would listen to Kevin's command.
Sheffield United played impetuous football, and the players were not serious about their attitudes. Not to mention cooperation and stabilizing the front line, even local melees often failed.
In the thirteenth minute of the game, Cardiff City attacked like a tide, and the army overwhelmed Sheffield United's half.
"Sheffield United's wing defenders have not yet taken their positions, and Cardiff City is advancing quickly, with an advantage in numbers!"
In the live broadcast room, the Sky Sports commentator wore headphones and looked excited, "Danger! !"
He couldn't wait to stand up from his seat and looked at the field with his naked eyes, "Spread to the wing, Garvin unloaded the ball! A low pass, outflanking and shooting! !
"Robert saved it! The Sheffield United captain saved it... Oh! There was a follow-up shot!! "The ball went in!! Drinkwater, a loan player from Manchester United, scored the first goal for the team. Sheffield United is in such a bad state!"
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In the grand arena, more than 20,000 home team fans quickly stood up from their seats, waving their hands and shouting wildly to celebrate.
"Yeah...!! "
In this atmosphere, Drinkwater, the goal scorer, put one hand on his ear and the other hand to signal the fans to shout louder, enjoying the hero treatment.
The Cardiff City players rushed to his position, everyone opened their mouths and shouted and celebrated.
In contrast, the Sheffield United expedition fan zone was dead silent, and the fans sat back in their seats with great disappointment, and even some despair in their expressions.
It was still the same, no different from the previous two games!
The players were not much better, some of them stood with their hands on their hips, and some of them were expressionless, as if they had lost their sense of shame.
Maher stood near the center circle and blinked hard a few times to avoid being distracted by the thunderous celebration. Unclear.
In the first ten minutes, he had been running hard, eager to get a chance, and hoping to wake up the old players who were not very motivated.
But now it seems that what he did was useless.
There is no solution to their situation except changing the coach.
Maher walked towards his own half, looking at the back of the young midfielder on the opposite side, and envied him for a short time.
Drinkwater... the backbone of Leicester City's championship team, is also a star player here today.
He longed for the opportunity to celebrate so wildly, especially on this important day.
"Can't give up, if the debut can produce data, it will be a huge help to the confidence of the entire career. "
Cheer himself up in his heart, Maher tried to regain his spirits, clapping his hands to encourage his teammates around him, causing many Sheffield United players to turn their heads and look at him.
Some people opened their mouths, wanting to say something to him, but in the end they swallowed the words.
After all... he is a new player, and today is his debut day.
Thinking of this, some people who usually have a good relationship with Maher were shaken.
Should they ruin Maher's debut because of the conflict with Kevin?
"Beep! !"
Without giving them too much time to think, the game was reopened, and the two sides were once again caught in a fierce fight.
While calling on his teammates to cheer up, Maher quickly moved in the left area, sometimes helping his teammates to defend, and sometimes opening up space to lead away defensive players.
The visible enthusiasm once again shook the hearts of many Sheffield United players, who were already in a mess.
"Swish! "A few minutes later, as they once again played a muddled game and Ward, the right winger, was tackled, someone finally broke out in silence.
On the sideline coaching seat, Gary Speed, who had changed into a black suit, suddenly stood up and rushed out of his seat, passing the confused Kevin and rushing to the sideline.
"Are you still professional players? !"
He pointed at some people on the field and roared, "I dream of staying on the field, but you are wasting time here!"
The fourth official on the sidelines quickly came over to persuade him, and Gary Speed was quickly pressed back to the coaching seat by the assistant coaches, with only his chest floating constantly, as if he had a sense of release from saying something that had been suppressed for a long time.
His words immediately affected the players on the field.
Many people who were already somewhat shaken suddenly felt a surge of strength all over their bodies and began to run, and the rhythm of the game accelerated in an instant.
The Cardiff City midfielder did not have time to react to the speed increase, and was intercepted by Sheffield midfielder Lowton and passed to the left winger Maher.
"Good ball! "
Maher stopped the ball and turned around, running towards Gabor, the defender on the opposite side. He knew this was a good opportunity.
He had a desire to win, and after approaching the opponent, his legs slid skillfully on the football rolling forward, while observing the changes in the center of gravity of the opponent's legs.
After finding the opportunity, he did it as he did countless times in training.
He changed the rhythm with a snap, touched the football with the outside of his right foot, and pushed the football to the outside line!
Gabor obviously didn't expect this, and lost the possibility of pursuit after his center of gravity staggered.
"Bang! "
After a quick glance at the situation in the penalty area, Maher's right foot wrapped around the middle of the football and kicked a fast inner arc cross.
The football was spinning violently, with high quality, and easily passed over the head of the Cardiff City defender in front!
In the middle, center forward Evans rushed out like a ghost, went around behind the opponent, jumped up with full concentration, and headed towards the football with the arch of his right foot.
The ball was not high, so it was best to shoot with the foot.
Everything seemed to be slowed down at this moment. There were a few glimmers of hope in the eyes of the Sheffield people, and the people of Cardiff City were terrified.
"The cross of the young player Maher...is of high quality! He has the elements to become an excellent winger!
"Evans! !
"The ball went in! ! Beautiful goal, beautiful counterattack goal! !
"A breakthrough cross from Maher, Evans' goal, Sheffield United rallied and poured the ball into Cardiff City's goal with thunderous force!!"
The Sky Sports commentator's eyes widened suddenly. As a neutral commentator, he could raise his arms at this time to celebrate for Sheffield.
This must be a goal that was perfect to the extreme, everything was just right.