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The referee whistled and the match officially began.

The first to kick off was Liverpool, who used their home advantage to attack Leeds United like crazy from the start.

The Liverpool men know that they have a chance only if they attack like crazy.

Rafael Benitez has been standing straight on the pitch since the start of the game. He can tell that Rafael Benitez is very nervous.

As expected, Leeds United defended and counterattacked!

The Leeds United retreated very deeply. Even Edison Cavani was now hiding near his midline. Sometimes, he even retreated back to his half. The determination of the Leeds United to defend was already very clear.

With a bang, the football spun and continued to spin to the right!

This was Liverpool’s first attack of the game, and the Liverpool fans cheered wildly, cheering loudly and cheering for their team.

The soccer ball rushed to Steven Gerrard’s feet, and the Leeds United players did not immediately rush forward to force a steal. At this moment, Leeds United wanted to maintain their overall formation!

Steven Gerrard picked up the ball and saw that the Leeds United players did not rush forward, he immediately accelerated the ball forward. As soon as he took two steps forward, Leeds United’s wingback Franck Ribery charged out like a fast cheetah and pounced on Gerrard.

Gerrard’s heart trembled, and before he could figure out what to do next, the football was poked out of the sidelines by Franck Ribery with a pop.

“Nice! Nice defense! Franck Ribery’s snatch was very sudden. Gerrard didn’t expect it. The ball was broken.” Mark Lawrenson said immediately.

“Yes, Leeds United’s tactics are really good. When Franck Ribery went up to fight, Leeds United’s defensive formation was completely linked. Even if Steven Gerrard escaped from Franck Ribery, it would be difficult to escape the second wave of men. Leeds United’s defense was really powerful!” Eddie Gray said.

Leeds United fans gave Franck Ribery a thunderous round of applause.

Liverpool quickly threw the sideline ball and the football flew straight at Steven Gerrard.

Franck Ribery immediately rushed up from behind, wanting to intercept him again.

However, Gerrard did not stop the ball at all and quickly kicked it back to Steve Finnan, who threw the ball out of bounds. Finnan immediately passed the ball back and the ball rolled under the feet of centre-back Daniel Agger, who was following him.

“Frank, come back. Don’t be greedy and rash!” Kong Pani shouted loudly.

At this moment, Compani was in charge of Leeds United’s defense. He was in charge of controlling Leeds United’s defenders to ensure that Leeds United’s defense was complete.

Franck Ribery immediately retreated to a safe position and waited for the second wave of defense.

On the sidelines, Zhong Cheng kept nodding when he saw this place. Not bad, not bad at all. This is a good defense, and if it continues until the end of the game, Leeds United will definitely be able to advance to the next round.

The players played well, but Zhong Cheng did not give any instructions. He continued to sit quietly on the coach’s bench.

Liverpool are attacking again, and this time Xabi Alonso is passing the ball directly to the other side.

Just as Ryan Babel stopped the football, a foot stretched out from behind him and with a bang, the football was stabbed out.

Ryan Babel lost control of the football before Mascherano could say anything.

Javier Mascherano shook his head. The young man was too one-track minded to play football. Perhaps he was a little nervous and didn’t notice the situation around his body at all. The ball was easily destroyed. Fortunately, Leeds United defended the entire line, otherwise it would be dangerous.

The football rolled under the feet of full-back John Lithur.

Lithur immediately waved to Babel to move forward and take away the Leeds United defender. He was going to assist. Ryan Babel understood. He immediately turned around and quickly inserted himself. Unfortunately, Joaquin, who had just stabbed the football beneath his feet, did not retreat with him. Instead, he released Ryan Babel and Joaquin directly faced Lithur.

Leeds United defended as a team, and when Ryan Babel was released, Babel was trapped in a tight encirclement, making it difficult to do anything. Hua Jin just stayed with Lithur and didn’t let him play easily.

Lithur naturally saw Watkin’s actions and shook his head slightly. It was very difficult.

Lithur felt it was difficult to find a good shot, as if the Leeds United players were stuck at every point and had no path to pass the ball.

Yes, Liverpool’s front-court attackers are running through the air, tearing apart Leeds United’s defensive line. However, Leeds United’s defensive battle was very good, always maintaining the integrity and tight defensive line, even Liverpool’s offensive players frantically interspersed with it is difficult to tear apart Leeds United’s defensive line.

“Hiss! This defense, Madman Loria is really amazing!” Benitez took a deep breath.

In Benitez’s view, Leeds United’s defensive line did not lack strength, nor did it lack thickness. It looked like this defensive system was very solid, and Liverpool could only break through Leeds United’s defensive line with a single point. But it is also very difficult to break through with a little bit, Benitez frowned.

“Here, John!” Suddenly he heard the shout and looked over. He saw midfielder Xabi Alonso asking for the ball. He immediately passed the football over.

After Xabi Alonso caught the ball, he made a long, diagonal pass, wanting to pass the football diagonally to the front edge.

Steven Gerrard was about to stop the ball when Leeds United full-back Patrick Evra rushed out and jumped high in front of Steven Gerrard, heading the ball out of the sidelines.

“Nice! Nice defense! Once we get into Leeds United’s danger zone, Leeds United’s defense will tighten. They won’t give their opponents a chance to get the ball easily!” Mark Lawrence said immediately.

Leeds United’s defense was indeed very tight, especially in their hinterland. The intensity of Leeds United’s defense instantly increased and the oppressiveness instantly increased, making it difficult for Liverpool players to get the ball.

During this period of time, Leeds United’s defense was very good and seamless.

Moreover, Leeds United’s defense was loose, tight, and elastic!

Of course, Leeds United’s defensive tactics are working so well now, mainly because they have completely given up on counterattack. They are focused on defending, so the effect is very obvious. Liverpool have very few chances.

However, Leeds United naturally didn’t have much of a chance!

However, Leeds United don’t really need any chances right now. They just want to keep the score until the end so that they can advance to the next round.

At this moment, Liverpool were a little anxious. Leeds United’s defence was too tight.

Liverpool are a bit anxious, but they have also stepped up their long-range shots from the front of the box.

Yes, long-range shooting is a good way to break through the dense defenses, and Liverpool have a few great long-range shooters in the formation. Long-range shooting is also a part of Liverpool’s strategy.

In the 22nd minute of the first half, Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso sent the ball to Fernando Torres.

Before Fernando Torres could touch the ball, he was stuck behind Yaya Toure, unable to turn around.

“Damn it!” Fernando Torres raised his eyebrows, his heart on fire.

This match was truly too awkward, and he was extremely annoyed in his heart! Yaya Touré and Muhammad Sissoko took turns to guard him, and Fernando Torres was fed up with their large movements and frequent physical contact.

Fernando Torres feels the intensity of the game has reached the Champions League final.

Fernando Torres was so hit that he almost threw up. This time, he naturally didn’t give Yaya Touré a chance. He didn’t stop the ball and directly passed the ball back. Then, he quickly turned around and inserted the ball diagonally.

Yaya Touré had been carrying Fernando Torres. He knew that Fernando Torres was very fast, so he had been interfering with Fernando Torres, either by hitting him with his shoulder or by pulling him away.

Fernando Torres was really bored to death. Yaya Touré was even more hateful and annoying than the buzzing mosquitoes beside him!

Fernando Torres’s plan was in vain, and one in a good fantasy.

Fortunately, Xabi Alonso didn’t come twice and passed the football diagonally to Steven Gerrard, who was slanted in the middle from the right.

To tell the truth, Steven Gerrard is a pure centre-back. He is a fake winger when he comes to the right. He tries to push the centre forward as much as possible, compressing Leeds United’s defensive line and giving the right to the Liverpool winger to create a winger corridor for the Liverpool winger.

Unfortunately, Leeds United did not fall for the trap. They relied on overall defence. When Steven Gerrard was in midfield, Leeds United’s winger defenders did not charge towards the centre but stayed where they were and defended the winger. The centre line is left to the centre line players.

Therefore, Liverpool are playing very awkwardly now.

Twenty minutes into the game, Liverpool have scored four shots, three of which were long-range shots and posed no threat to Leeds United.

This doesn’t seem like a crazy attack. Liverpool are getting a little irritated.

At this moment, Gerrard saw that no one was following him. He immediately accelerated crazily. He stopped the ball and tried to pass the Leeds United defenders.

However, Muhammad Sissoko was very familiar with Gerrard. Gerrard’s plan was ruined and the football was cut off. Muhammad Sissoko immediately crossed the ball diagonally and the ball rolled quickly to Frank Ribery, who was thrust forward behind Steven Gerrard.

Liverpool fans screamed in horror, “It’s dangerous!”

Leeds United’s fans jumped in excitement. Leeds United’s counterattack was coming and Liverpool was going to die.

“Ah! Chance, Leeds United’s chance to fight back. The Liverpool man is in danger!” Eddie Gray was very excited, jumping about excitedly.

With a bang, a loud noise came.

Just as Frank Ribery was about to pick up the ball, Stephen Finnan, who had been shovelled over without hesitation, fell to the ground and the football rolled off the sidelines.