Although Miguel is the fastest defender in Valencia's defense, he was half a beat too slow to react when switching from offense to defense, and he also lagged behind full-back Zenden, who is known for his speed, in terms of starting. , it is difficult to reach the sky if you want to make up for your previous mistakes.
Zenden is very fast, and with two touches of the ball while running, he entered the football penalty area.
Seeing the speed of Cenden, the fans at Anfield Stadium subconsciously cheered, especially the fans in the main stand.
Their field of vision was wider, and they could clearly see that Cenden was far away from the Valencia bottom line.
The nearest player, that is to say, he has been completely single-handedly in this attack from defense to offense.
This is a very good signal If this goal is scored, then Liverpool will basically be able to enter the final, and even if it doesn't work, they can still be invincible.
Amidst the cheers from the stands, Zenden put the ball into the penalty area.
However, when he looked up to observe, he happened to see Valencia goalkeeper Canizares coming up.
His excellent left foot skills made him subconscious He poked the ball forward with his toes and avoided Canizares' tackle.
However, he was not so lucky and was directly tackled to the ground by Canizares. beep The referee's whistle also sounded.
Canizares made a guess when he made a tackle, but he didn't expect that this body would have aged to such an extent that Zenden would poke the ball away in advance.
At this moment, what he was thinking about was that he still had not been able to win the Champions League trophy with his own hands.
Due to the sensitivity of the location of physical contact, the camera at Anfield did not even show Zenden.
Instead, it switched directly to the camera on the side of the referee.
His approach was also completely consistent with the fans at the scene and those sitting on the TV.
The fans in front of the game were wondering whether it was a penalty kick or a flop.
The referee's whistle sounded, but he did not run directly to the spot of the foul, but ran to the second assistant referee, because the place where the two had physical contact was very sensitive, and his vision was not good. , as an experienced top referee, for the sake of safety, he can only turn to the second assistant referee.
So there was a scene in the camera.
Players from both teams were chasing the referee, wanting to know the specific penalty.
But the referee was quite calm.
He just stretched out his left hand to block the players from both sides who were constantly rushing towards the left sideline of Valencia's defense, while he was communicating with the second assistant referee.
Canizares slowly walked towards the referee.
At the same time, the referee just finished communicating with the second assistant referee.
He quickly pushed the players from both sides of the match away, then took out a red card from his trouser pocket and left.
He showed up in front of Canizares.
For a moment, Canizares stood there numbly.
Oh my god, red card.
While the chief referee and the second assistant referee were communicating, the Anfield stadium director quickly cut back to the footage of Canizares and Zenden having physical contact.
"Cen Deng waded the ball into the penalty area, but..." the BBC commentator looked at the camera, but this was a shot from behind Cen Deng, and the position was not good, so the on-site director quickly switched to another angle, "Oh, the position is really good.
It’s hard to say, but the chances of a penalty kick are higher.”
After several consecutive camera switches, the referee just walked towards Canizares, and the cameras on the scene quickly followed up.
"Oh my god, red card," Andy Gray said in surprise, and then his voice changed an octave higher, "Penalty kick plus red card."
Then, the referee pointed to the penalty spot before the Valencia players could react.
Immediately, the Valencia players gave up, because in their perception, Canizares's foul was certain, but giving a penalty kick and a red card was different.
As the captain on the field, Baraja naturally had to stand up and reason with the referee, "Mr. referee, since a penalty kick has been awarded, why do you still give us a red card?
Doesn't this completely make the game lose suspense?
This has nothing to do with you.
The coaching style is not consistent” The referee awarded a penalty kick to the home team Liverpool, and then gave away the penalty to the visiting team's goalkeeper.
He seemed a little embarrassed, so he patiently explained to Baraja: "According to our rules, the last defensive player fouled the offensive player.
The red card must be given, so there is no problem, I hope you can understand.”
Baraja was speechless when he heard the referee's explanation.
He is 32 years old this year and has a lot of experience.
Naturally, he knows that the referee has already given a penalty and it is impossible to change it.
In addition, this is the top league in Europe, and UEFA has always emphasized the need to protect the referee's decision.
Authority, the team has already been sent off.
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If they continue to argue and get sent off again, then this game really does not need to be played.
According to Canizares' previous temper, he would definitely have to argue with the referee, but at this moment, he suddenly remembered what he had said to Aiello after the fifth round of the Champions League group stage this season.
"Captain, I will definitely help you win the real UEFA Champions League title."
Even though half a year had passed, the conversation in the locker room still felt like it was yesterday and was still vivid in his mind.
Looking at the referee's firm gesture, Canizares suddenly came to his senses and pulled his hair with both hands.
His whole face was full of pain.
Even if Valencia could advance to this season's Champions League final, he would definitely be absent. finals.
You know, after this season, I am ready to retire.
Thinking about how I have neglected my wife and children in pursuit of my dreams all these years "Captain, it's okay.
I will keep what I said."
Just when Canizares was about to have a nervous breakdown, Aiello patted him on the shoulder.
Canizares subconsciously turned his head and looked over.
Aiello, who was slightly taller than him, seemed to have the same firm eyes as before, so he turned around and hugged Aiello, and said in his ear: "I believe you."
The conversation was still the same as before, but at this moment, Canizales thought more that Aiello was comforting him, so Canizales felt that this was too embarrassing, and then let go of Aiello without looking back. towards the players tunnel.
"Captain, I will do it, trust me" Canizares didn't look back, just took off the glove on his right hand and gave Aiello a high thumbs up.
At this moment, many Valencia fans were in tears.
It's not because of the red card for the penalty kick, but because Canizares is unknowingly 38 years old.
Perhaps this game will be his swan song in the Champions League.
A generation of legendary goalkeepers is coming to an end.
"Wang, go warm up quickly" Flores was busy complaining to the fourth official, but assistant coach Paul responded quickly and shouted at Wang Xiaolei, who was still sitting on the bench.
"ah" Wang Xiaolei is only 18 years old this year.
He knows that he can become the team's main substitute goalkeeper because the team's second and third goalkeepers are both absent due to injuries, so he is not mentally prepared to come on as a substitute at all, so at this moment he is Stunned until Paul's second reminder.
"King, we only have you as a backup goalkeeper, so you have to take over in times of crisis."
Only then did Wang Xiaolei react.
Oh my god, I'm about to come on.
And it is also a crucial match in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
The penalty on the field has been settled, so the stadium director switched the camera to the visiting team Valencia's bench, seeming to be looking for something.
Soon, he found Wang Xiaolei who was doing simple warm-up actions on the sidelines. , and then fixed a shooting position.
Huang Jianxiang was very surprised by this shot, but it was quickly replaced by surprise.
His rich professional knowledge made him talk wittily at the first moment, "What appears in the shot is a very talented goalkeeper of our younger generation in China.
His name is Wang Xiaolei." , participated in u1 in 2005 7 World Youth Championship in Peru, he was the best goalkeeper in that World Youth Championship.
Now Valencia's main goalkeeper Canizares has been sent off.
The second and third goalkeepers are both recovering from injuries, and only the second goalkeeper from the B team is left.
Wang Xiaolei has been promoted, so he will make his debut in the next half hour."
Since it was the goalkeeper who was sent off, the game on the field came to a normal halt.
Due to the particularity of the goalkeeper's position, even the referee must consider the mood of the visiting team's players.
After all, the penalty kick has been given a red card.
As long as it is not deliberately delayed, there is no need to make an issue when the visiting team's substitute goalkeeper comes on.
However, during the pause, both the home team players and the visiting team players felt inexplicable pressure.
The reason why the home team feels pressure is that as long as they score the penalty kick, they can ensure that the team is invincible.
The reason why the visiting team feels pressure is very simple.
As long as the home team scores the penalty kick, then this game will be difficult for them.
Basically it can be considered the end, because we are two goals behind, there is one less person on the field, and we are playing away from home, so you can imagine how difficult it is.
Of course, this aspect is also mutual.
No one on the field noticed that before Canizares walked back to the tunnel, he walked up to Wang Xiaolei who was warming up and squatted directly in front of him.
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As for what he said, no one knew. .
Three minutes later, Wang Xiaolei stood next to the fourth official, waiting to come on.
Flores fully considered that the team would need to attack in the next game, so he did not use this substitution on offensive players.
He replaced Edu, who was not in very good condition during the game. .
Although Edu ended the game reluctantly, he had to follow the coach's arrangements, slowly walked to the sidelines, and high-fived Wang Xiaolei, who was wearing jersey No. 23.
"Valencia still has some ideas for this substitution adjustment, because they have no choice but to attack."
Huang Jianxiang then changed his voice and raised his voice an octave, "The person who is on the stage now is the second half-time player in the Champions League.
The Chinese player Wang Xiaolei who appeared in the final is also Valencia's non-EU player quota user this season.
At only 18 years and 112 days old, he has created the youngest goalkeeper to play in the Champions League semi-finals in the history of the Champions League." s: Thanks to book friend 1766536285 and Weiai Kobe for their monthly tickets and Brother Gui’s reward: