Calhanoglu leads Leverkusen to launch a fierce offensive!
Nine members of the Cologne team sat in the penalty area and hit the snake seven inches away.
From time to time, a tall and powerful player would rush out of the back line to harass Calhanoglu, using his physical advantage to ravage him in various ways. He grasped the scale of the violation very well and did not cause any fouls.
Kramer and Bender are worried about the defense in the backcourt and cannot protect Calhanoglu at all times.
This creates a vicious cycle.
Disjointed midfield.
Leverkusen won't score!
"If you only have ball possession, you can't convert a threatening attack!"
"After Cologne took the lead, the more they played, the easier it became. Their tactics were simple and practical."
"Leverkusen needs to adapt."
....
Courtside.
Old Man Top sat back on the coaching bench, his expression unchanged.
Dino and his colleagues on the coaching staff were engrossed in discussions.
Although Calhanoglu's weaknesses are well known in the Bundesliga, if Leverkusen can make good use of him, it can still alleviate the pressure of multi-line operations.
The other side.
Cologne coach Stogel did not relax.
Constantly directing the defensive positions of the players.
The performance can be bad!
Derby cannot be lost!
.....
As the game time passes.
Leverkusen can't control the center!
Calhanoglu was repeatedly intercepted by Yuya Osako!
The flames of war gradually burned from the Cologne penalty area back to the center circle.
The psychological state of Cologne players has undergone subtle changes:
If you commit a foul near the penalty area and allow your opponent to get a free kick, you will suffer a lot.
If you commit a foul near the center circle, there will be no pressure.
You can take a yellow card, but your mortal enemy cannot let it go!
A true North Rhine derby!
It’s officially started!
....
Tens of thousands of Cologne fans sang the team anthem in unison!
The joy of being one goal ahead will not fade away easily.
Many of them were carrying marine flares and smoke bombs!
The Rhine Energy Stadium can be turned into a fireworks purgatory at any time!
Um.
The extreme degree of some Cologne fans, the Borussia Monchengladbach bus, fully understands.
Whenever there is a dead ball period, they will not forget to challenge the weak Leverkusen fans.
The crazy emotions gradually spread to the players on the field!
The 15th minute of the game.
Calhanoglu received a pass from his teammate in the 40-meter area and prepared to advance from the center.
A sudden and fierce flying shovel!
Take him down completely!
The "perpetrator" is Modeste!
If a new black French player wants to win the support of fans in Cologne, he not only relies on scoring goals, but also needs to show "bloodiness" and "hard work" in the derby!
Beep!
The referee pointed at Modeste and took out the first yellow card of the game!
In the stands, the Cologne fans suddenly burst out into waves of boos!
"This yellow card was timely and the penalty was decisive and resolute! It made the players on both sides stop protesting!"
"Calhanoglu climbed up and looked very painful. He caused the tragedy against Cologne last season!"
"Today's Cologne lineup has undergone a major change! It has the capital to challenge Leverkusen!"
"It has a bit of a derby atmosphere!"
The game continues.
Time passed by minute by minute.
The score has not changed.
The movements of players on both sides are getting bigger and bigger.
Keesling, Son Heung-min, Cramer and other main players were fouled one after another.
Of course, as the core of Leverkusen's field, Calhanoglu was the most severely damaged.
40th minute.
Nagasawa Kazuki sent a counterattack long pass!
The football falls into Leverkusen's backcourt again!
Modeste jumped up high, trying to pass the ball to Osako Yuya who was in a better position!
Boom!
There was a fierce sound of physical fighting coming from the close-up sound recording equipment!
Bender wins the title fight!
The football was ejected out of bounds!
The Leverkusen captain's elbow was brought hard to the Cologne forward's cheek!
Beep!
The referee raised the yellow card while running!
"This yellow card is not controversial!"
"An excellent referee will control the balance of the game..."
"Why?"
The sky was filled with boos.
Cologne captain Hector rushed to the scene of the incident angrily and pushed Bender hard.
He is a typical German grassroots player.
He grew up in a border town and was still playing in community leagues at the age of 22. He tried out for several Bundesliga clubs but failed repeatedly. Cologne gave him a chance.
...
Rheinenergy Stadium is in chaos!
Their respective captains clashed.
Players from both sides did not stand in a daze, they rushed forward and pushed each other!
In the stands, Cologne fans and Leverkusen fans also started a war of words, mixing various North Rhine dialect cultures.
Courtside.
Old Man Top couldn't sit still anymore, so he led Dino and rushed to the fourth official, complaining like crazy!
Stogel is not a pure-blooded Cologne native and has only been coaching the club for a short time, but in order to show off, he had to grab the nearest linesman to protest.
....
Calhanoglu walked a few steps slower, and was hit hard from behind by someone who didn't know who he was. He fell to the ground.
The sweet fragrance of grass clippings came to my mouth.
King Chaqiu’s eyes were slightly red.
Didn’t I just give you five goals last season?
Isn’t it because he posted a photo of eating lamb chops on his social account after the game?
As for targeting me like this?
The sound is like the night wind, and it sounds so heartbreaking.
No!
I have to cheer up. There is no difficulty that I can't overcome!
There is also the Champions League! Arsenal! I, Calhanoglu, will conquer the Emirates Stadium and shine in Europe!
Those who can't defeat me!
It will eventually make me stronger!
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Leverkusen bench.
Brandt was leading a group of substitute teammates who were trolling on the sidelines.
Havertz looked worried and said: "Li, fortunately the coach didn't let you...otherwise, I'm worried that the Cologne players wouldn't be able to withstand your punch."
Li Kang: "..."
Bang bang bang...
The awning of the bench suddenly made a violent and rapid impact!
The two of them looked up.
It is some extreme Cologne fans who are throwing debris!
Lighters, mineral water bottles, bananas, nail clippers, slippers... they were raining down on Leverkusen's bench like crazy!
Brandt and others hurriedly hid in their seats and angrily scolded the Cologne fans through the transparent glass awning.
.....
Europe has very strict quality standards for bench awnings, and almost does not require bulletproof function.
The cause is a very sad thing:
In February 2009, during a match for Atletico Madrid's youth team, the glass awning of the bench... suddenly broke and collapsed, hitting the 9-year-old player Ribeiro hard on the head, and he was seriously injured.
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After a while.
As the chaos on the pitch subsided.
The fans in the stands also fell silent.
The game resumes.
There was less movement between the players on both sides, but the hostility did not slow down.
From time to time someone falls to the ground.
The scene fell into a dull state.
The game became fragmented.
When the first half ends.
The referee team was relieved.
....
Dino was worried: "Boss, do we really want to send Lee on? The fans and players in Cologne are too barbaric! They are not a group of softies like Barcelona or the Korean team!"
Old Man Top picked up the beer can on the ground, thoughtfully.
He said slowly:
"Veltings beer? The biggest advantage of the Bundesliga is that there is no alcohol prohibition!"
"Did you see that? Cologne fans are also drinking beer endorsed by Lee! North Rhine's attitude towards the European war is very consistent!"
"They are sensible and will not make radical moves again. The game will return to its essence..."