Chapter 19: The Dust Settles (Part 2)
Chapter 119 The dust settles (Part 2)
Albertini was running towards Gilberto. Even if the ball was passed to the Brazilian, Albertini could block the opponent's shot. Now, Epson left his post without permission and lost his position. Fabregas's pass happened to hit where he was supposed to be!
No matter how experienced Jero is, he has no choice but to face such a mistake, not to mention that he can hardly run after eighty-five minutes...
After venting his anger and dissatisfaction in his heart, Don En called Crouch, who had just returned from the bench. He was unwilling to tie with Arsenal like this. It’s not that he cared about the record that had nothing to do with him. He just didn’t want to get the three-pointer that turned into one point!
We had the advantage of the whole game, but because of a low-level mistake, we ruined such a great situation... I am unwilling to accept it!
Arsenal players finished their celebrations and planned to kick off the ball, Forests substituted the players on the sidelines. Donn replaced the exhausted Yero with Crouch.
The Forest's tactics suddenly became simpler and rougher, without any side support, feinting the sideways and realizing the middle... After a messy step, all the players in the backcourt got the ball with only one move - kick the ball forward with big feet and find Viduka and Crouch. If you can attack directly, you will attack directly. If you can't, put it back to Eastwood or Ribery, shoot farther and play more high balls...
There is no technical content, but Tang En doesn't care about that much at this time.
The Forest team, which reopened, pressed towards Arsenal's penalty area like crazy. Tang En's beating substitution stimulated his players. Everyone knew that the boss was angry: he would not accept this result.
So Arsenal, who had been in the Premier League for more than a season, was pushed back to his penalty area after scoring a goal!
"This is the attacking frenzy of the Forests! Albertini's long shot! Ashley Cole's big foot cleared... It was so embarrassing!... Ribery took the ball and broke through, and he went in! He fell! The referee refused to award a penalty! A boo sounded in the stands of the city stadium, which made people's hearts stop beating! Although from the replay, Ribery deliberately found a penalty... "
His partner was very excited, but Martin Taylor shook his head: "If the Forests had played like this twenty minutes earlier, maybe the score now should be 2:1. They are leading. What a pity..."
He turned his attention to the sidelines. Arsenal coach Wenger and Forests coach Don En stood on the sidelines, paying attention to the game anxiously, and looking at the watch frequently. For them, the former is too long and the latter is too short.
Although the forest's final bombardment made the defending champion look like he was completely defeated, Arsenal got the most desired ending - a 1:1 draw. The 43rd game in a row was unbeaten, and a new record was born.
When the referee blew the whistle to the end of the game, the city court heard thunderous applause. Of course, the fans would not be congratulating Arsenal who broke the record set by Nottingham Forest, but for the Forest player who still performed remarkable despite being equalized by Arsenal at the last moment.
Martin Taylor said very well: "Although Nottingham Forest has not ended the myth of Arsenal's continuous unbeaten, this young team has allowed countless Forest fans to see the future. If the scene can determine the final result, to be fair. The score of this game should be 3:1, and the home team won. Unfortunately, young makes them have courage, and young makes them pay the price... However, I still like such a Forest team very much. Watching a group of young people running on the field can always bring hope. "
No matter how tit-for-tat the two sides were in the game, when the whistle sounded at the end of the game, Tang En's body still softened tensely. He looked at the scoreboard. He looked at the running and cheering Arsenal player, shook his head helplessly. The anger of conceding the goal just now could not be found at this moment.
The game is over, isn't it?
He turned his head and saw Arsenal's head coach Wenger walking towards him with a smile and stretching out his hand.
"No matter what the result is, it's really a good game." Wenger said what Arsenal youth coach Brady said to Don when they first met.
Tang En shook his head: "Apart from the result, this is indeed a good match."
Wenger laughed, he was in a good mood.
Although he was in a bad mood, Tang En still praised Wenger for a few words: "Congratulations, a new record."
This time it was Wenger's turn to shake his head: "Oh no, a new record was born just to make people break it. I'm looking forward to fighting with you again. We'll meet in the press conference. Sorry, I'm missing first."
Wenger patted Donn on the shoulder and turned around and walked into the celebratory crowd.
The frustrated Forest player walked past Done with his head down, and he looked at Wenger. Then he shouted to the listless players: "Why do you seem to lose? Listen to the applause in the stands. Who do you think it is for? It is not Arsenal, it is for us. Give us land! You do a good job! Lift your head up!!"
This was very loud, and Wenger, who turned around, could hear it clearly. He smiled and shook his head, spread his arms to meet him at the player.
At the post-match press conference, the media focused on Wenger, who led Arsenal to set a new record. All kinds of praise came to their faces, so that everyone forgot how unbearable Arsenal was.
Tang En sat next to him with his chest in his arms, looking at the fence-like media coldly.
Wenger was more thoughtful than the media, and took the initiative to shift the topic to the Forest. He repeatedly praised the Forest for playing well in today's game, how well the tactics were, how the players performed, how well the players performed, how well coach Tony Donn... Finally, the Frenchman paid tribute to Brian Clauve with a grace.
The press conference ended with the scene where two head coaches shook hands and hugged each other, which looked very happy. The Forest team did not lose the game, but instead tied the powerful Arsenal. Arsenal also successfully set a new record.
But the two head coaches probably wouldn't be as "comfortable" as they showed on the surface. The draw made both Don and Forest pay tuition, and also allowed Arsenal head coach Wenger to understand what a strong opponent he will have in the future...
Chapter completed!