novelweb Chapter 346: Crowned as the 3rd crown champion and strives for the 4th crown title!
Chapter 346: Crowned as the 3rd crown champion and strives for the 4th crown title!
"The Leeds Tyrant is thinking of leaving!"
"Leeds United may change ownership in the summer!"
"Leeds United are going home!"
Fleet Street's ability to generate gimmicks is unquestionable.
Shen Hao did give them big news.
Fans who didn't know what was happening were paying attention.
I thought the Leeds tyrant was a slap in the face. He had just declared a week ago that he wanted to overthrow Manchester United and Liverpool, but now he is satisfied and plans to retire.
But after understanding the ins and outs, I could only curse inwardly: I fell into the trap of Fleet Street again!
The Fleet Street media actually conducted serious street interviews and investigations in Leeds.
The local Leeds United fans looked at them like they were looking at clowns.
Most people don't care at all and don't bother to pay attention to these guys who are just worried about the world being in chaos.
There are older fans who will patiently accept interviews and express their opinions.
"Leeds United cannot live without tyrants, just like Europe cannot live without Jerusalem."
"If you want to kidnap people morally, please first tie up Liverpool and Manchester United, the two recognized giants in English football!"
"The development of Leeds United over the years is inseparable from the operation of China Capital. We have benefited a lot from the Asian market. The club is willing to support China when it suffers natural disasters. This is a good thing in itself. I don't know why the outside world treats Leeds so much. The United board is full of hostility and we certainly don’t want a similar disaster to happen here, but if it happens, I’m sure Leeds United won’t turn a blind eye.”
"You don't care about the future and destiny of Leeds United at all. You just want to bring chaos to Leeds United. You are not welcome here. Please get out!"
...
Street interviews and investigations in Fleet Street failed in Leeds.
Not many fans bought into it.
Today, no one in Leeds wants Shen Hao to leave, just as no one wanted him to arrive four years ago.
Behind the ultimate reversal is the reversal of Leeds United's fortunes in the past four years.
As long as the local Leeds United fans are not stupid, they know that changing the boss will definitely not do them any good.
There is a high probability of canceling the preferential ticket purchase policy given to fans by Leeds United during the tyrant era, as well as the low price of their jerseys every season. Two benefits that are directly related to the fans' wallets are that they do not want to own the club from an absolutely rational point of view. any changes occur.
As for the small shareholders from China getting more benefits, they are jealous.
But they also comfort themselves.
After all, they watch the most Leeds United games in their home country throughout the year.
...
Leeds United travel to London's new Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
This season's FA Cup final is here as scheduled.
When Shen Hao entered the field, the live camera saw that the Leeds Tyrant in suits and ties had special decorations today.
A piece of black gauze is wrapped around the arm.
Harry Redknapp was also wearing a suit and tie today and looked very presentable.
Before the game, Shen Hao shook hands with the old Redknapp. There was no greeting. The two shook hands and nodded in greeting before standing in the coach's command area.
The starters of both teams enter the field.
Leeds United's starting players collectively had their arms wrapped in black gauze like Shen Hao.
The Chinese fans of Leeds United who saw this scene in front of the screen praised the team's behavior.
"The collective in white mourns the victims of Wen City!"
"I remember that during the memorial service in England, Brother Hao didn't say anything."
"Nonsense, British fallen soldiers, what does riding horses have to do with us? Maybe these dead dogs had even set foot in China."
"I absolutely believe that Brother Hao will not make stupid mistakes at this point. No matter what, Leeds United's performance is amazing. They donated money to the disaster area, prayed for blessings, and paid silent tribute. This reflects the warm side of Leeds United as a football club. "
The new Wembley Stadium is buzzing.
After the pre-match kick-off ceremony, cheers and shouts from fans of both teams filled the place.
All Leeds United starters.
Naturally, Portsmouth did not dare to hold anything back.
Old Redknapp looked calm, but there was a hint of nervousness.
Even though he is highly respected and experienced in British football, his honor book is very pale.
The FA Cup is definitely not the most important thing in Leeds United's mind.
They still have a Champions League final to face.
But for Portsmouth, this is definitely an honor that their club is going all out to strive for this season. To put it more broadly, it is also a rare occasion in the club’s ten, twenty, or even fifty-year history to be able to touch the championship trophy. Chance.
Therefore, Old Redknapp's coaching achievements this season were once again recognized by Fleet Street.
After the start of the game, Leeds United played steadily, while Portsmouth retreated to defend and counterattack.
Old Redknapp felt an inexplicable panic in his heart when he saw Leeds United's posture.
He is not afraid of Leeds United's onslaught.
Because if Portsmouth has a chance to defeat Leeds United, it must be through quick counterattacks to create murderous intent.
But he was afraid that Leeds United would boil Portsmouth to death.
Leeds United's cautious stance today is in clear contrast to the aggressiveness in the league.
In fact, this FA Cup final is Leeds United's warm-up before the Champions League final!
Shen Hao wants to practice tactics.
The fierce battle with Manchester United in the final game of the Premier League is still fresh in my mind.
Because that game taught Manchester United a painful lesson.
Ferguson will inevitably make corresponding adjustments in the Champions League final.
How Leeds United should face the Champions League final must be prepared now.
Leeds United, who played steadily, organized the offense very patiently.
It will not give Portsmouth a particularly ideal counterattack environment, and the full-back's aggressiveness in assisting has also been reduced. Rather than indiscriminately bombing in rotation, it pays more attention to the threat and full effect of sudden attacks.
At the same time, Ronaldo wandered back and forth in front of the penalty area line, connecting with teammates on the wings and behind him to form a containment and create long-range shooting opportunities for the surrounding teammates.
Facing Leeds United's long-range bombardment, Portsmouth's defense did not have a particularly good way to contain the threat.
Because Leeds United's long-range bombardment range is too wide.
Most teams only attack head-on, and only have one or two long-range shooting experts.
But in addition to the front, Leeds United also has a huge threat from long shots from the side.
Once a top defense sweep is adopted, the space in the penalty area will be exposed to Leeds United.
In this depressing state of being forced to defend, Portsmouth fans are even more desperate that the team cannot counterattack.
Old Redknapp finally understood that Leeds United took the safest way to deal with Portsmouth today.
He couldn't help but make a decision in his heart.
During the halftime break, the team must defend with all their strength in the second half.
Neither has any unrealistic illusions about counterattack.
Just fight for the penalty shootout.
After he had just thought of a countermeasure.
Seeing that the half game is almost over.
Leeds United made another wave of attacks in the frontcourt, and the team quickly moved after forming offensive containment from the right.
Jamie Redknapp had too much possession of the ball and Modric sent a direct pass in the middle of the frontcourt.
Surrounded by enemies from all sides, Ronaldo pulled the ball on the spot and knocked the ball horizontally behind him.
The action is a bit fancy, but it's fast.
No sloppiness.
Everyone's eyes turned, and they saw Deisler cutting in from the left side of the penalty area and volleying.
The football drew a slight arc and flew quickly to the far corner of the goal!
Portsmouth goalkeeper David James made a flying save but failed to touch the ball.
The new Wembley Stadium suddenly burst into earth-shattering cheers.
"Deisler scored from a long shot! The goal came very timely. Leeds United blasted 17 shots in the first half and finally scored!"
"It is worth noting that more than 80% of these shots were completed outside the penalty area. It is obvious that Leeds United had a detailed tactical plan today."
"Portsmouth wanted a chance to counterattack, but Leeds United did not give it to them. Now Leeds United leads Portsmouth 1:0. As long as Leeds United are more cautious, it will be extremely difficult for Portsmouth to equalize the score. .”
Deisler smiled broadly as he ran to the sidelines to celebrate, enjoying the cheers and applause he received from the Leeds United fans.
Shen Hao remained calm and applauded.
Old Redknapp's blood surged and he almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.
All the plans I had in mind were immediately scrapped.
Now the score is behind.
Then clinging to it will not bring life.
Soon the first half of the game came to an end.
The Portsmouth generals left the field under tremendous pressure, while old Redknapp looked worried.
Shen Hao returned to the locker room to take a rest.
He made no technical or tactical changes.
It is still on the basis of caution that the team is required to play their original tactics.
Returning to the field in the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again.
Portsmouth stood still at first.
Old Redknapp watched as Leeds United continued to bombard Portsmouth's goal from the front.
His face couldn't help but become a little gloomier.
But this is much better than Leeds United's defensive counterattack posture without Bilian.
David James blocked the ball with a high pass and saved all the balls that should be saved.
But if Leeds United is allowed to use long-range shots to threaten their goal.
No one can guarantee whether there will be a second long-range shot as accurate and fast as Deisler.
Neither the players on the field nor the fans in the stands can stand the high pressure of being threatened by their opponents for a long time.
The old Redknapp was worried and signaled to the team.
Already deployed during halftime.
Just wait for his order.
Portsmouth began to launch an aggressive offensive.
The first is the surge in defensive aggressiveness.
Use more ferocious confrontation to try to restore the disadvantage on the scene.
Then the formation gradually pressed forward, first trying to burn the battle into Leeds United's half.
Shen Hao noticed the change in Portsmouth's overall posture, but he seemed unmoved.
He also made enough detailed arrangements during the halftime break.
I have been reminded repeatedly that Portsmouth must have a counterattack.
This is predictable.
Portsmouth started to have some positive attacks, but they have not yet played a clear threat.
Leeds United's forward line has a good offensive space at the front end.
After 70 minutes of the game, Daisler pushed the attack to the inside of the frontcourt. When his opponent came to encircle him, he chose to pass the ball diagonally to find Ronaldo on the penalty area line in the middle.
Everyone thought Ronaldo would choose to pass back to Robben or Modric, because Ronaldo has been doing this for more than 70 minutes.
But this time Ronaldo suddenly ejected from the spot!
After taking a small step towards the ball, he stepped on the bicycle with his left foot and moved the ball with his right foot to speed up and change direction. The instant explosive power was as clear as a dagger in the picture. Sol Campbell was caught off guard and Ronaldo passed him by with the ball.
After completing the key breakthrough, Ronaldo shot furiously!
The football was blasted into the upper left corner of the goal!
"Ronaldo! He is like a lion that suddenly wakes up, shocking everyone!"
"This sudden outburst definitely caught Portsmouth's defense off guard!"
"Veteran Sol Campbell felt like a train was whizzing past him. Ronaldo's smooth breakthrough and shot shined brightly in an instant!"
"Leading Portsmouth 2:0, the situation is basically decided."
Leeds United fans are crazy.
Worship Ronaldo.
Although Ronaldo is not the top scorer in the Premier League this season, he is still the number one forward in Europe in the hearts of Leeds United fans.
Shen Hao nodded to express his recognition of Ronaldo's performance.
Compared with last season, Leeds United relied on the impact of the striker to conquer European football.
The intensity of forward attack has decreased this season.
It’s the midfielders and full-backs who really play a key role.
At the end of the season, Shen Hao needs the team to take this point to the extreme.
Ronaldo reduced the impact and instead increased his awareness of assessing the situation. After the most advantageous opportunity for a short-distance explosion appeared, he created a threat alone.
Portsmouth fans looked desperate.
Today's new Wembley Stadium... no matter where you look at it, there is no sign of an upset.
Old Redknapp's newly surged momentum dissipated in an instant.
It seems that he can't find a reason for Portsmouth's upset to create a miracle.
Leeds United itself does not lose its chain, and its posture is very cautious.
The gap between Portsmouth and its strength is too obvious.
Maybe there will be an upset result once every 10 times.
But at least today is definitely not an upset.
Leeds United made substitutions.
Ronaldo, Robben and Belletti were substituted.
Leeds United strengthened their defense.
Portsmouth knew it would be a dangerous situation to attack.
But he can only bite the bullet and throw himself into the trap.
As the game approached the 85th minute, Portsmouth's offense still failed to create an obvious threat.
Leeds United's counterattack caused their defense to lose its armor.
Deisler received Modric's pass in the frontcourt. He dribbled forward to the retreating back line, and then sent a diagonal pass to the ground.
Ma Kai went to the meeting alone after successfully countering offside in the middle.
David James walked out.
Ma Kai took a shot from outside the penalty area.
The football arced into the lower right corner of the goal.
"3:0! It's over! Leeds United will be crowned the local treble champion this season and move towards the quadruple crown!"
Old Redknapp was relieved.
In fact, when the second goal was conceded, the game was no longer suspenseful.
The third goal conceded was more like a begging for a thump.
The stands of the new Wembley Stadium were filled with ice and fire.
The stands where Portsmouth fans gathered were like an icy ocean.
The stands where the Leeds United fans are located are extremely hot!
They have already begun to celebrate winning the championship in advance!