The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 406
406 So It Was a Dream Like This
Leeds United led 3-0 in the first half.
Leeds United took only half a game to turn the tide and dominate the top. I don’t, to be exact, it’s not half a match, but 20 minutes!
Middlesbrough fans are vomiting blood!
At this time, the Middlesbrough fans sprayed all their anger on Rosenbach, who had innocently won the red card in the first half. If it wasn’t for him, Middlesbrough wouldn’t have been so passive!
McClaren was also complaining about Rosenbach. If it wasn’t for this guy, Middlesbrough wouldn’t have lost a player so early.
It was all this accident that pushed this match to the other extreme.
McClaren really wanted to cry at this moment. This was the most frustrating match he had ever coached.
Fortunately, after Leeds United scored their third goal, the Middlesbrough players woke up from their dreams.
After entering the state, Middlesbrough’s letting go was immediately enough. Leeds United’s players were not so easy to get rid of now, and it was extremely difficult. It was impossible for them to successfully break through even if they wanted to.
At that time, Middlesbrough still had offense. Hassel Baink was a continuous threat to Leeds United’s goal. If Zhong Zheng hadn’t performed well, Middlesbrough would have scored before the end of the first half.
In this way, the two sides still maintained a 3-0 score and ended the first half of the match.
Looking at the Middlesbrough players’ performance, McClaren finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he was back in form. Otherwise, Leeds United would have spared the game.
Seeing his players recover, McClaren had more confidence in this game. Now they were going to attack crazily, and in the second half, he hoped to score a goal as soon as possible to save the disadvantage.
Yes, although Middlesbrough are lagging behind, the situation is not irreversible.
The current Middlesbrough team only needed a goal to completely change the situation. As long as they scored a goal, they would be able to change the overall score to 3-3. However, they would also use this away goal to eliminate Leeds United and advance to the UEFA Cup final this season.
Yes, Middlesbrough only need one goal now!
In the dressing room, McClaren kept cheering on the Middlesbrough players, hoping they could score a goal at the start of the second half so that everything would be reversed in an instant.
A portion of Middlesbrough fans had already left in the first half of the game. Now, they were all loyal fans. They were cheering for their team at the beginning of the second half. Hopefully, Middlesbrough would be able to reverse the situation,
Soon, the second half of the match began.
Middlesbrough gave Leeds United a go at the start of the second half.
Zhong Cheng’s Macaronay directly crossed the ball to the side. James Morrison did not lower his bottom, but suddenly swept the ball across the middle of the road.
Hassel Baink gently pushed the soccer ball forward and then followed with a kick.
With a bang, Hassel Baink kicked the tiger and the football flew towards Leeds United’s goal like a meteor in the night sky.
The speed was so fast that the Leeds United fans were shocked.
Zhong Zheng was also a little unprepared. Although he flew sideways, he didn’t even touch a hair. The football was slightly out of the goal.
Only then did the Leeds United fans exhale.
Zhong Cheng’s eyebrows tightened. He immediately went to the side of the field and tidied up the Leeds United players on the field. At this time, Leeds United had already taken the lead. It was better not to take any risks. They would focus on defense and have a chance to counterattack.
When the Leeds United players saw Zhong Cheng’s movements, they immediately turned around and returned to their seats. They swung the bus in their half-court.
The three lines of the Leeds United team were very close to the back, and the last two lines were about to retreat into the restricted area.
Seeing this, McClaren frowned. He knew that Leeds United’s defense was very strong. If Leeds United were like this, they really didn’t have much to do.
McClaren immediately extended his hand to signal for more football to be handed over to Hassel Baink, allowing him to lead the attack.
Hassel Baink’s offensive ability was still very strong, so it was hard to say if he could break through Leeds United’s defensive line alone.
Football was frequently handed over to Hassel Baink.
“Wow, here we go again, it’s Hassel Baink again!” Mark Lawrenson immediately exclaimed.
Hassel Baink caught the ball at the front of the restricted area and suddenly drove the ball forward. Then, he suddenly stood up while dribbling the ball and shot a cold kick towards Leeds United’s goal.
Leeds United fans were shocked.
Luckily, Zhong Zheng had made sufficient preparations this time, and he had managed to push the football out of the baseline!
A corner kick. Middlesbrough got a corner kick. James Morrison curled the ball into Leeds United’s box and the ball flew backwards.
Hassel Baink jumped up high and smashed his head towards the football. The football flew out quickly and was higher than the beam.
This period of time was practically Hassel Baink’s personal performance time.
Middlesbrough fans cheered excitedly, roared loudly, shouted Hassel Baink’s name, cheered for Hassel Baink, and hoped that Hassel Baink would score.
McClaren also walked to the edge of the field and shouted crazily, reminding Hassel Baink that he had to score and hurry up to score.
Yes, McLaren can’t wait any longer.
However, at this moment, Leeds United suddenly launched a very sharp counterattack. This counterattack came as a surprise.
It was originally a big kick from Gary Cahill in the restricted area. The football flew towards Huntelaar, who was standing behind him. Huntelaar stopped the football with great difficulty. Then, he immediately headed the football backwards. Huntelaar did not hold on and bounced backwards.
Huntelaar immediately turned around and smashed the ball forward. The football quickly rolled between Southgate’s legs, and Huntelaar immediately charged towards Middlesbrough’s restricted area like a gust of wind.
“It’s over, Huntelaar, Huntelaar is over. Is he going to play a hat-trick? Oh my God, Leeds United were at an absolute disadvantage just now. Now the situation has changed. Leeds United’s counter-attack is too powerful!” Mark Lawrenson immediately screamed excitedly.
McClaren couldn’t sit still on the sidelines. He immediately jumped up and roared madly at the sidelines, “Stop him! Stop him for me! Hurry up! Hurry up!”
To tell the truth, McClaren was close to shovelling him over without shouting a foul.
If it weren’t for Rosenbach’s terrible tackle, McClaren would have been howling about tackling fouls.
Huntelaar quickly rushed past Southgate and entered the forbidden area of Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough centre-back Riggott immediately rushed forward and suddenly stretched out his leg, viciously stabbing at the football beneath Huntelaar’s feet.
Huntelaar gently moved the football to the side and dodged Rigot’s stab. However, Rigot’s foot kicked Huntelaar’s ankle and Rigot even pushed Huntelaar. Huntelaar’s body instantly lost its balance and fell into Middlesbrough’s restricted area.
The Leeds United fans immediately roared madly. All sorts of crazy shouts and curses rushed towards Riggott. Riggott instantly became the target of thousands of people’s attacks.
All sorts of curses rushed towards Riggott like lightning, instantly knocking Riggott out of his human form.
The referee rushed over and showed a yellow card to Rigot, awarding a penalty. But Leeds United fans were still not good enough, cursing at Rigott crazily, and even shouting red cards crazily.
However, the referee did not change and insisted on his own decision.
Leeds United fans poured all their anger on Rigott, claiming that Rigott was the butcher and Middlesbrough were the butcher.
Middlesbrough were awarded a penalty.
Huntelaar got up from the ground. He didn’t seem to be hurt at all. Instead, he stood there quietly with a serious expression. Middlesbrough’s Southgate actually came up to provoke Huntelaar. The referee grabbed the cup on the spot and directly showed a yellow card to Southgate.
Huntelaar himself walked towards the penalty spot, and the penalty was served by him!
Zhong Cheng stood quietly by the side of the field and looked at Huntelaar on the field. He did not say anything else. He believed in Huntelaar.
“The penalty. Leeds United got a penalty. If this goal was scored, Leeds United would have basically won the game. This could be said to be a game that locked on to victory. On the contrary, Schwarzer was under a lot of pressure. If he couldn’t save the ball, the game would be over and McClaren’s final wish would be over. Their efforts this season will be in vain, “Mark Lawrenson said immediately.”
Huntelaar walked to the penalty spot, his eyes fixed on Schwarzer, who was standing in front of the goal, exerting pressure on Schwarzer.
Schwarzer also stared at Huntelaar, and the two of them began to fight.
Du!
The referee’s whistle rang and he was ready to serve.
Huntelaar took a deep breath, then rushed out like a gust of wind, rushed to the football, then swiftly swung his leg, and fiercely swung towards the football.
With a bang, the football flew out like a cannonball.
Schwarzer misjudged in front of the goal. He pounced to the left of the goal and the football flew straight into Middlesbrough’s centre.
3-0, 4-2 overall. This match is basically over.
Leeds United celebrated wildly, while Middlesbrough shook their heads. Many people even cried emotionally, tears blurring their eyes.
McClaren was stunned, as if he had lost a lot of things. He was stunned, stunned. He didn’t even know what to say. It turned out that he had such a dream this season!
The Middlesbrough people did not accept their fate, nor did they give up. They attacked crazily, but with little success, they could hardly see any hope!