The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 1039
1039 Hope Seemed to Be Right in Front of Him
The game was awkward and Scolari stood on the sidelines with a frown.
Chelsea’s substitute Brazilian centre-back Alex is already on the sidelines and Chelsea are about to make a substitution.
The Chelsea fans were shocked.
Was Scolari really going to change people at this time? Moreover, it was Alex. Could it be that he was going to replace Ricardo Carvalho?
Ricardo Carvalho did have some problems in this game!
Most importantly, the previous head-fall had given the Leeds United a second goal, almost destroying the game.
Also, Ricardo Carvalho wasn’t really in good shape for the game and didn’t know what to do on the pitch, something Scolari didn’t understand.
Scolari had also thought that if Ricardo Carvalho was replaced at this time, it would be a huge blow to Ricardo Carvalho, a psychological blow.
Will this affect his relationship with Ricardo Carvalho?
Will this worsen the relationship between him and the players?
Scolari thought a lot about it, but now he was determined, and Ricardo Carvalho had suddenly rushed to snatch it, almost letting Edison Cavani break the goal.
Ricardo Carvalho is no longer fit to play, substitute!
Dead ball. Chelsea asked for a substitute.
Scolari traded Brazilian centre-back Alex for Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho’s expression turned ugly when he saw that he had been replaced.
He was substituted after only 30 minutes in this match. This was a disgrace to a player!
Ricardo Carvalho is fine, very professional!
Although he was extremely angry and wanted to blurt out countless MMP sentences, he still hugged Alex on the sidelines and ignored Scolari on the sidelines, directly walking onto the bench!
Yes, Ricardo Carvalho didn’t go back to the dressing room, looking very professional!
However, everyone now knew that Ricardo Carvalho was very angry, and if they were Ricardo Carvalho, they would be very uncomfortable. A lot of people think Scolari is doing too badly, how can he replace Ricardo Carvalho at this time?
However, Chelsea fans soon found that after the replacement of Ricardo Carvalho, Chelsea’s defense was much more stable, Leeds United’s counter-attack was not so sharp, it is difficult to threaten the Chelsea goal.
Many people knew that Scolari was doing the right thing, but many people did not agree with Scolari logically.
That was why first impressions were often very important!
Scolari has no audience at all at Chelsea and he has been very awkward at Chelsea.
At this moment, Chelsea suddenly sent out a long kick from the back of the pitch. With a bang, the football flew towards the half-court of Leeds United.
Moreover, the football landed right in front of Drogba who was inserted in front of him. The Drogba who rushed up was very terrifying and his impact was very strong.
Didier Drogba was like a bulldozer, directly carrying David Louis and heading into the forbidden area. He took a step inside the forbidden area and shot directly.
Yes, Didier Drogba’s kick exploded!
The soccer ball flew past Zhong Zheng like an unloaded cannonball and quickly flew into Leeds United’s goal. Zhong Zheng’s face was being scratched a little. The speed of the ball was really too fast.
Chelsea scored a goal 1-2.
The Chelsea fans were immediately excited, waving their fists wildly and shouting loudly, all of them very excited.
“I’m back, the suspense of the competition is back!” Mark Lawrence said immediately.
“What a wonderful substitution! Scolari’s substitution has played a vital role!” Eddie Gray couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration. This change of people was truly too amazing.
Zhong Cheng shook his head slightly on the sidelines. The players of Leeds United were still a little careless.
Or two goals ahead and a succession of pressure on Chelsea, the Leeds United defenders are a little bit closer and a little bit more relaxed mentally at the same time. That gives the Chelsea man a chance, and it is the Leeds United who are having problems on their own overall.
However, it had to be said that Drogba was very powerful.
Actually, Chelsea’s chance was not a good one at all. Chelsea’s long kick in the backcourt was more like a rescue, a bit of a misstep.
But the Chelsea man scored, and the Chelsea man scored.
Regardless of the process, the result was good. The Chelsea man scored a goal!
The Chelsea crowd were all Scolari with some level of quality. Many Chelsea fans supported Scolari and they wanted Scolari to stay.
Yes, the Chelsea fans are in disagreement.
Scolari nodded firmly on the sidelines. The suspense of the match had finally returned. It is vital for Chelsea to be able to pull off a goal before the end of the first half.
There’s only one goal left and that’s not a big gap. Chelsea still have the whole second half to play!
There was plenty of time!
At this moment, the Chelsea players on the pitch were all very excited, and all of them pressed down crazily on the pitch. They want to score again and try to level the score before the end of the half-time game.
With a bang, Drogba suddenly knocked the football horizontally, and Frank Lampard, who was following him, fiercely kicked the football, which flew towards Leeds United’s goal.
Fortunately, Zhong Zheng’s reaction was swift, and he directly slapped the football out with one palm.
Corner kicks, Chelsea get the chance to corner kicks, Chelsea players are rushing up, said Leeds United’s restricted area is full.
The corner was Chelsea’s Ashley Cole. Ashley Cole glanced at Leeds United’s box and then curled the ball out into the Leeds United box.
In the forbidden area, Drogba jumped up high and shook his head to attack.
However, Zhong Zheng rushed out and punched Drogba on the head, sending the football flying out of the restricted area.
“Defend! Return to defend!” Scolari, who was standing beside the arena, immediately cried out in alarm and roared loudly.
Very nervous, very anxious, very worried!
The Leeds United counterattack came again, at a very fast speed. This time it was still the winger, Cristiano Ronaldo caught a pass from midfielder Mbia and immediately pulled the ball and rushed forward.
Danger, Chelsea fans are sucking in a breath of cold air!
The Chelsea players were extremely worried. Many people were wondering why this match was not over yet. The time has come. The first half of the match should be over.
But Cristiano Ronaldo was very fast, too dangerous!
The Chelsea fans were so nervous that they were almost speechless that they could not allow Leeds United to continue to be so arrogant.
If Leeds United scored another goal at this time, Chelsea would be in for a mess.
Cristiano Ronaldo was knocked to the ground by Chelsea winger Jose Maria Bosingwa. Foul! Yes, Bosingwa chose a foul to defuse the crisis.
The referee immediately rushed over and showed Bosingwa a yellow card!
Leeds United fans are very unhappy, this should be a red card. If Cristiano Ronaldo were to pass, the ball would be a one-shot. It would definitely be a red card!
However, the referee still held back and did not give Bosingwa a red card. Bosingwa’s foul is worth it, and if Cristiano Ronaldo is allowed to pass, the Portuguese winger will have a one-shot run.
Bosingwa did not argue. Instead, he made a gesture to the referee. He only wanted to use his wrist to signal to the referee that the injury time for the first half of the game was up. The first half of the game was over.
However, the referee ignored him and immediately ordered Bosingwa to withdraw!
The referee’s expression was very serious. Bosingwa’s heart suddenly jumped. He was deeply afraid that the referee would give him another yellow card. If that was the case, then the gains would not be worth the losses.
Frank Lampard immediately walked over and said Bosingwa had been pulled behind him. He went to find the referee to argue and remind the referee that it was time for injury time in the first half of the game.
The referee also extended his hand to signal Frank Lampard to retreat, saying it was his last chance to attack in the first half.
The position of the ball was somewhat on the side, so it was not suitable for shooting directly!
Therefore, Frank Lampard nodded his head and didn’t bother about it anymore. If he continued to argue, he might have to apply for a yellow card himself.
Now, apart from Leeds United goalkeeper Zhong Zheng in his own half, the rest of the players are all used in Chelsea’s restricted area. Standing in front of the football is Yaya Toure. Yes, this direct free-kick is hosted by Yaya Toure.
Now Chelsea fans are hoping that Yaya Toure will serve the ball so the referee can whistle for the end of the game.
Yaya Toure took a deep breath and glanced at the back of the Chelsea box.
Yaya Toure suddenly accelerated his approach and hit the ball hard, shooting towards the back of the Chelsea box.
The Leeds United players rushed forward at top speed towards the landing point of the football.
At this moment, John Terry grabbed the best spot and jumped up high. He suddenly shook his head and cleared the football out of the restricted area.
Aiya!
John Terry didn’t react well until he threw the football out. The first half of the match was almost over. This ball should be heading straight out of the baseline. In any case, the referee would not give a corner kick. It was enough to push out the bottom line, but this time, he pushed the football out of the restricted area. What was going on outside the restricted area? It was hard to say.
It was at this moment that John Terry saw M’Bia’s chest stop on the line in the restricted area. Then, he swung his leg and struck the football with a fierce kick.
With a bang, the football flew like a loaded cannonball towards the upper left corner of Chelsea’s goal.
The ball was so fast that John Terry could hardly see the trajectory of the football.
In front of the goal, Petr Cech immediately threw himself sideways and stretched out his hands. But he knew it was over.
Dead corner!
The ball flew straight into the upper left corner of Chelsea and immediately rebounded, smashing into the back of Peter Cech’s head and bouncing into the goal.
3-1, Leeds United widened their lead again at the end of the first half!
All the Chelsea fans were stunned and their faces were filled with disbelief.