The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 974
974 Eindhoven with No Way Out
October 1, 2008, Crown Stadium, Leeds, England!
It was a very special day for Chinese fans. It was China’s National Day. They could watch the grand parade during the day, and then they could watch Leeds United’s Champions League game late at night.
The Champions League is their biggest holiday for Leeds fans.
Leeds United fans dressed in their home team’s white shirts came to watch the game. Leeds United’s new stadium was truly spectacular. Every time they came here, Leeds United fans were very excited and excited.
There were more than 40,000 Leeds United fans present today, and with PSV Eindhoven’s fans, the stadium was really going to be full. It was really good to have so many people arriving in the middle of the week.
Leeds United fans are singing Leeds United’s team song to cheer Leeds United on.
The Leeds United fans were singing loudly, and the entire Crown Stadium was filled with their songs.
For the Champions League, Leeds United fans are very eager to get a better result and win the Champions League.
However, Leeds United have been placed in a very difficult group this season and it will be very difficult for them to advance. However, Leeds United fans are confident that Leeds United can go further.
Because Leeds United have Loria!
Leeds United fans were singing the song excitedly.
There were quite a few Eindhoven fans on the road today. They saw Leeds United’s new home court. It was really impressive. This stadium was really awesome.
But today they are not here to admire Crown Stadium. Today they are here to kick Leeds United’s ass.
Eindhoven fans know that Leeds United are very strong and it will be very difficult for them to win this game. It’s going to be a tough game and if Eindhoven lose it again, they’re going to die this season.
Eindhoven fans had high expectations for the Champions League this season, but they were dumbfounded when they saw the goddamn group.
The first thing Eindhoven fans did was lash out at UEFA’s dark box operation, which was the drawing of lots for some manipulation. Eindhoven could not have been so unlucky.
Countless people bombard UEFA every year, claiming that this is a shady operation, but there is no evidence every year. But UEFA’s drawing of lots every year has some particularly interesting groupings and lots, as if they were arranged by someone.
Hence, rumours of UEFA operating in the dark have been around for a long time.
Eindhoven fans think UEFA is behind the scenes and they want to throw them into this damned death squad.
Now that they are in this group of death, Eindhoven’s fans are very nervous.
Eindhoven’s Champions League prospects dimmed when he lost 3-0 at home to Atletico Madrid in the first leg, with many speculating that he would be the first team to be eliminated.
All the fans in Eindhoven stood together, and all their aspirations were in full swing!
There were a lot of security guards on the scene today. They were really afraid that something would happen. If Eindhoven lost, would the Eindhoven fans be able to remain rational? They really didn’t know that doing all the defensive work was the most important thing.
The atmosphere before this match showed that this was going to be a fierce battle.
The players from both sides had already arrived at the stadium. They were warming up in the stadium, waiting for the final match to begin. The atmosphere suddenly reached its peak, making it difficult for people to breathe.
The fans on both sides of the arena shouted excitedly.
The match is really going to start soon.
“Hello, spectators! Hello, fans! My name is Mark Lawrenson!” The match was broadcast live by BBC Sports.
“Hello everyone, this is BBC Sports. I am the familiar Eddie Gray!” Eddie Gray also introduced himself to fans around the world.
“Today we are bringing to you the second round of the 2008-2009 Champions League Group D, against Leeds United from England and Eindhoven from Holland!” Mark Lawrenson said immediately.
“Today’s game is dominated by England’s Leeds United. They defeated Marseille in the first leg, temporarily ranking second in the group. Their opponent, Eindhoven, lost 3-0 to Athletics Madrid in the first leg. This match is very important for Eindhoven!” Eddie Gray said.
“Before the game, Eindhoven’s head coach, Cocu, said that they had to win this game or they would be doomed. And they are ready. They are confident that they will win this game!” Mark Lawrenson said immediately.
Eden Gray also said, “Yes, the Eindhoven came to Leeds with the intention to succeed if they didn’t succeed. This game is also a very strong test for Leeds United. If they don’t win against Eindhoven, the group will be in a very chaotic state. At that time, it is unknown if Leeds United will be able to qualify from this group!”
The fans at the scene and in front of the TV were all nervous about the duo. It was as if this match was a game of life and death, winning and surviving, the loser dying!
“In this group, home victory is particularly important, as long as you hold your own home victory, then it is not very likely to break out of this group. That’s why Eindhoven, who lost their home game in the last round, are so nervous and worried. They have to take a away game to make up for the first round, so this game is very, very serious! “Mark Lawrenson said.
“However, it is not easy to break through to Leeds United’s home court, Crown Stadium. Leeds United’s home court results are very good and Leeds United attaches great importance to this match. Obviously, they want to play with Atletico Madrid’s coach!” Eddie Gray said.
“Perhaps it’s because they know that if they don’t get a good result at the beginning of the season, it will be very chaotic and tragic at the end of the group stage. Rather than frantically knocking on the door at the end of the group stage, it’s better to get a good result now and make sure the team gets out of the game!” Mark Lawrenson said.
It’s a terrible team, and it might end up in chaos. Of course, based on the current situation, it is very likely that Leeds United and Atletico Madrid are moving forward together, leaving Marseille and Eindhoven with no chance.
That’s why Marseille and Eindhoven are so desperate at this time.
“This match is really too important. Obviously, both sides are playing this match as a final. This match will definitely be decided!” Eddie Gray said.
Suddenly, Mark Lawrenson asked, “Who do you like better, Eddie?”
Eddie Gray blurted out without thinking, “Of course it’s Leeds United. I have full confidence in Leeds United and in Mr. Loria. We will win this match, and against Atletico Madrid, Leeds United will definitely win. Don’t worry!”
“Are you sure?” Mark Lawrenson said with a sure look on his face.
Eddie Gray immediately said, “Of course, Long live Leeds United!”
The fans in front of the TV set were very excited. They followed Eddie Gray and roared loudly, their voices extremely loud. “Long live Leeds United!”
At this moment, the players from both sides appeared in the players’ passageway and were ready to play.
“Alright, the players from both sides have already arrived at the players’ passageway and are ready to play. Now let’s use this time to introduce the names of the players from both sides for today!” Mark Lawrenson said.
“Yes, now we also want to let everyone know who is starting today!” Eddie Gray said immediately.
The starting lineup for today is as follows:
Visiting team: Eindhoven, head coach: Koku, formation: 3-5-2
Goalkeeper: 1-Isaacson
Guards: 24-Marceles, 13-Blechette, 3-Salcido
Wingers: 2-K. Longcamp, 15-Kurina
Centre-forward: 29-Uyterns, 6-Simmons, 8-Mendes
Forwards: 28-Bacar, 11-Amrabat
Substitutes: 31-Ramos, 4-Rodriguez, 5-Zunevede, 10-Koivimans, 14-Pietes, 16-Niland, 22-Sudsak
This is Eindhoven’s starting lineup for today.
It could be seen that Eindhoven was really prepared to fight Leeds United to the death this time!
Eindhoven has a three-man defensive lineup, The main focus was on offense. Although they had sent two wing guards, it was clear that the two wing guards had stronger assists. Their defense was a bit weak, so it was clear that Eindhoven had to go all out to win this match, as they had said before the match.
Koku was naturally very satisfied with their starting lineup. They believed that they would win this match!
The starting lineup for Leeds United today is as follows:
Home: Leeds United, Coach: Zhong Cheng, Formation: 4-1-3-2
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng
Fourth Guards “Left to Right”: Patrick Evra, Ivanovic, Gary Cahill and Lixi Steiner
Single waist: Sedu Keita
Three avantgarde “left to right”: Gareth Bale, Luca Modric and Marco Reus
Twin strikers: Diego Milito and Alexander Pato.
This is the starting lineup for Leeds United today, which is still a bit different from the last game. It was clear that Leeds United had been rotating in the last round, replacing some of their younger substitutes.
In this match, this lineup should be considered the starting lineup of the Leeds United team at this stage.
However, this was definitely not the strongest formation in the Leeds United team. Because Kompani and Cristiano Ronaldo of the Leeds RUF are sitting upright in their suits in the stands watching the match today.
The players of both sides had already arrived at the stadium and had completed a series of pre-match ceremonies. The players of both sides had already arrived at their respective positions and were waiting for the start of this match.
Everyone can tell from the position on the spot that the first to kick off will be the visiting team PSV Eindhoven.
Zhong Cheng was very concerned. At the beginning of the match, Eindhoven would really attack crazily. Winged guards would frantically press down on him, or would winged guards directly drag him down and become defensive five-backs?
This decided Eindhoven’s final tactics in this match, Zhong Cheng was watching very seriously.
Of course, Zhong Cheng also believed that Eindhoven would definitely launch a large-scale attack, because they had no way out now. If they did not win this match, their confidence would be severely damaged. At that time, it would be extremely difficult for them to tighten up.
Zhong Chengshuang crossed his chest and quietly sat on the sidelines, staring at the field.