Chapter 189 Fan Meeting?

I don’t know if the English media just wanted to let Notts County go, or if they were holding back something bigger. Anyway, the fight between Notts County players quickly disappeared and no one was around.

Talking about it, I don’t see any in-depth reports from the media.

Notts County Club has indeed sent people for public relations, but the actual effect should not be so good. After all, there is no news at all, which is still suspicious.

Wei Xun does not think that these English media people are good men and women. If you believe them, you will be ruined. Therefore, he has been very careful and guarded, and also hired a famous team of private detectives in Nottingham to help him grasp the information.

On November 7th, Notts County ushered in the FA Cup that they were looking to win. Their opponent in the first round was the poor newly promoted League Two team Darlington 1883.

Notts County is first in English League One, while Darlington 1883 is last in English League Two. Although there is only one level difference, this is actually the gap between the Premier League and National League teams. This is an inexhaustible

A deep chasm to cross.

According to past practice, Notts County will arrange for many young players to train in this game, but this time, Notts County does not have them. This is not an inspiring team to win the championship, and they must give their opponents the respect they deserve.

Therefore, Notts County sent out all the main players who could be put on the field. Except for Curtis Jr. who replaced Abelardo, the other positions were regular starters.

The 1883 people in Darlington were very excited. For them, the Notts County players were big stars. There were also international players from Germany and Switzerland, which were amazing.

When the players from both sides were conducting pre-match training, some players from Darlington 1883 had already started chatting and taking photos with the Notts County players. After all, there was really no suspense in this game.

Some people are excited, while others are sad. For example, Notts County's 18-year-old German center back Per Mertesacker was injured during pre-match training and suffered a thigh contusion.

According to Zhang Qingsong and Georgia's opinion, Mertesacker will need to miss at least a week of games. He will definitely not be able to go to the international games on the 14th and 19th of this month.

When Mertesacker was being carried on a stretcher, his eyes were filled with tears of disappointment. He had heard of bad things like occlusive injections that could allow players to continue playing, but he still chose to give up. He was still young and still had a chance.

It's not worth risking your career...

Mertesacker's injury also served as a reminder to the Notts County players that the Darlington 1883 home ground is uneven and has pits, so be careful not to fall.

Eric Tynehag also reminded the players not to use too much force in their movements during the game, otherwise they may injure themselves.

Despite this, tragedy happened again. In the fifth minute of the game, Italian midfielder Montolivo caused pain in his right foot during a high-speed tackle and had to receive treatment from the team doctor.

Subsequently, the chief team doctor Giorgio explained to Guardiola the situation that Montolivo could not persist in the game, and the Italian was replaced by Thiago Motta.

I really hope that this injury will not affect Montolivo's ability to participate in international competitions with the Italian youth team. Otherwise, it will be difficult for Montolivo to participate in international competitions next time.

I called you twice, and both times you were injured before the game. Whoever uses you will be embarrassed.

Perhaps the injuries to Mertesacker and Montolivo caused the Notts County players to slow down their original offensive rhythm slightly, and deliberately held back their kicks when attacking, causing their opponent Darlington 1883 to also

Got some opportunities.

In the eighth minute, Darlington 1883's backcourt free kick was directly thrown into the penalty area, and Notts County goalkeeper Pellizzoli easily got the ball.

Pellizzoli threw the ball with great force to left back Ram who was advancing forward. Felipe Ram dribbled the ball from the left and continued to break through. Without any resistance, he went all the way to the penalty area and shot.

The Lington goalkeeper pounced, and the defender rushed forward to make a save.

In the fourteenth minute of the game, Thiago Motta sent the ball over the top from the backcourt. Van Persie made a fancy shot and directly missed the ball.

It can only be said that the Notts County players were too relaxed today. They dared to play tricks like this when they must score goals. Normally, Van Persie would have been replaced.

Two minutes later, Robin van Persie completed a cross from the left, and Franck Ribery's header shot in the penalty area was too light and was saved by the Darlington goalkeeper.

This opportunity was indeed a good opportunity, but it was a pity that Ribery didn't score. What's annoying is that this guy was still there clapping his hands and giggling.

"Oh, what a pity, what a pity..."

"Frank, get back to defense quickly! Get back to defense! Stop shaking your head and sighing!"

Guardiola couldn't help shouting loudly from the sidelines, Ribery, this kid, hey, it's so annoying.

"Ah... Oops... I'm sorry, coach..."

Ribery scratched his head in embarrassment and had to run back quickly.

Darlington 1883 really took advantage of this opportunity and played a fast break. Maxson made a pass from the left, and the big center's header from the middle of the penalty area went wide.

There were only three passes in the entire attack, and they advanced into the Notts County penalty area at lightning speed. Thanks to Carvalho's superior skills, otherwise it would be hard to tell.

As for little Curtis, a naughty boy, if he is expected to withstand such a tall man, the result is hard to say.

In the 23rd minute, Arjen Robben dribbled through and was violated by a Darlington defender. Notts County received a free kick in the frontcourt.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

The Darlington defender has been apologizing to Robben. This is also a microcosm of this game. So far, the confrontation between the two sides has been very civilized, and there have been no violent fouls. The game has been going very smoothly and harmoniously.

Spaniard Iniesta personally took the free kick. After the curve ball was blocked by Darlington's five-man wall, the ball flew into the net after grazing the post.

Darlington's home fans unexpectedly burst into uniform applause, as if Notts County were not playing away from home but at Meadow Lane.

In the 26th minute, Felipe Ram stole the ball in the midfield and sent it to the frontcourt. Van Persie did not pause after taking the ball and directly distributed the ball to the left side.

Franck Ribery took a glance and passed directly. Sneijder, who was advancing forward, got a chance to face the goalkeeper in the penalty area. The Darlington goalkeeper attacked desperately and finally blocked Sneijder's shot with his feet.

In the 39th minute, Darlington's midfielder missed a long shot from outside the penalty area. The big center who was preparing to shoot in the middle failed to grab the second shot because he moved too slowly.

One minute later, Van Persie sent a cross near the left baseline. The Darlington goalkeeper pounced, and Robben's shot from a small angle was blocked again by the goalkeeper.

At the end of stoppage time in the first half, Franck Ribery intercepted the ball in the frontcourt and sent it out in a wide range. Arjen Robben on the right broke into the penalty area with the ball and calmly shot the goal. At the end of the first half, No.

Ibaraki was able to return to the locker room with a two-goal advantage.

After the start of the second half, Sneijder was intercepted by Darlington's midfielder during the return process. The latter took the ball forward and took a long shot within two steps. Because the distance was too far, the ball was easily passed by Pellizzoli.

The ground pressed beneath him.

In the 54th minute, Darlington 1883 passed a free kick into the penalty area. The player from behind passed the ball in front of the goal. Pellizzoli abandoned the goal and jumped high to pick the ball off. Another strong hand throw was found.

The already started Ram.

After getting the ball, Ram quickly advanced to the left side of the front court and passed the ball directly at 45 degrees. Robin van Persie returned the header with a header. Sneijder bent his bow and arrow outside the penalty area. The ball hit the dead corner of the goal. Notts County scored three goals.

Ahead!

In the 74th minute, Sneijder took a free kick from the right, and Iniesta's header was saved by the Darlington goalkeeper.

In the ensuing corner kick attack, Iniesta's corner kick was directly pointed backwards. Because the ball was too fast and had a strong spin, the Darlington goalkeeper dragged the ball and scored an own goal, which was the original goal for Notts County.

A great gift was given.

There was no suspense in the game. Both sides used up their three substitutions, and the game entered a more friendly rhythm.

Until the referee blew the full-time whistle, the Darlington players began to chase the Notts County players and began to seek the possibility of exchanging jerseys.

Even the jerseys of Hubner, Abelardo and Guardiola, who were sitting on the bench and did not play, were changed.

Even veteran goalkeeper Sasha has gained a little fanboy. There is actually a young goalkeeper from Yugoslavia in Darlington.

Sasha very generously gave his jersey and gloves to the young man, and also signed his name on the national team jersey with his name on it.
Chapter completed!