Chapter 81 Dominate the Game!
No one expected that Li Qing would shoot at a nearly zero-degree angle. Liverpool fans in the KOP stand did not react until the ball hit the snow-white net. The deafening cheers instantly resounded throughout Anfield.
"Goooooooooooooooal——"
The iconic goal sound of Andy Gray, the commentator of Sky Sports TV in Great Britain, was heard by every fan watching the live broadcast of the game on Sky TV.
"At 15 years and 351 days old, Li helped Liverpool overtake the score at Anfield! 2:1!! Scored twice in just five minutes. Who could have thought before the game? A young man under the age of sixteen could actually dominate the victory or defeat in this strong dialogue! Oh-My-God! Incredible performance!"
Commentary guest Martin Taylor excitedly waved his arms wildly.
"Oh my god! Li Qing is such an amazing young man! He dared to shoot from this angle. David Luiz and Courtois must feel very ashamed at this moment! A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger, which is how to describe the fledgling Li Qing! From scoring by passing five people to overtaking with a shot at a near zero-degree angle, the boiling Anfield is crazy because of him!"
Leshi Sports commentator Zhan Jun clenched his fists and explained loudly with a surging heart.
Li Qing, who scored the goal, was just a flash of inspiration. He didn't expect to score at all, so he was particularly excited. He excitedly took off his jersey and threw it to the stands, attracting excited diehard Liverpool fans to scramble for it.
The live director gave Li Qing a close-up shot of his face. Fans watching the live broadcast on TV could clearly see that Li Qing's slightly immature face looked particularly brave at this time. Facing the KOP stands, he kept waving his arms excitedly.
Liverpool's die-hard fans seemed to be summoned by Li Qing, responding hysterically, and the violent shouts like a tsunami surrounded the entire stadium, wave after wave, as if endless.
Liverpool fans sitting in front of the TV seemed to be affected by the fanatical atmosphere at the scene, subconsciously raising their arms and shouting, releasing the burst of adrenaline for Li Qing's goal that boosted momentum.
Liverpool coach Klopp opened his arms and rushed towards Li Qing who scored the goal like the players on the field.
Compared with the goal of passing five people in a row, this explosive shot can boost morale more. From the fanatical atmosphere created by Anfield Stadium, it can be seen that the positive effect of this goal is quite obvious.
Firmino, Mane, Henderson, Wijnaldum and others hugged Li Qing tightly, venting the huge emotional release brought by the reversal of the score.
In sharp contrast, Chelsea players either shook their heads and sighed, or put their hands on their waists and bowed their heads, and some even held their heads with both hands, their emotions fell to the extreme.
Head coach Conte seemed particularly angry. He swung his right foot and shot hard like he did during his career, kicking the water bottle at his feet to vent his extreme dissatisfaction with the goal.
If the first goal was an accident, then the second goal was a problem of the entire defense line.
Perhaps both goals were directly related to Marcos Alonso. Conte looked particularly dissatisfied and decided to replace him!
Before the game started, Pedro replaced Marcos Alonso, who had a yellow card and was absolutely responsible for the two goals.
The lineup was then changed from 3-4-3 to 4-3-3. Azpilicueta came to the left, Moses served as the right back, Kante, Matic and Fabregas formed the three midfielders, and Hazard, Diego Costa and Pedro served as the three forwards.
Klopp saw Chelsea's substitutions. The team now overtook the score. Chelsea, who went from leading to falling behind, would definitely strengthen their offense. There was not much time left in the game, so... strengthen defense?
Thinking of this, he quickly said to his assistant Kravitz: "Peter, call Ragnar over and get ready to play."
In the 88th minute, Klavan replaced Firmino, who had consumed a lot of energy.
Although Firmino did not score in this game, his performance was recognized by all Liverpool fans at Anfield, and the thunderous applause was the best reward for him.
"It seems... Jurgen Klopp wants to maintain the current score until the end of the game."
Sky TV commentator Andy Gray smiled.
Commentator Martin Taylor nodded in agreement: "There are two minutes left in the regular game, and at most five or six minutes including injury time. It is a very wise choice to defend with all our strength."
Klopp defended with all his strength, and Chelsea took the initiative in the game.
Liverpool did a very good job on the defensive end, so that Fabregas and Matic, two pass masters, could not find the fatal loopholes in Liverpool's defense.
Due to the presence of two extremely fast forwards, Li Qing and Mane, Gary Cahill, David Luiz and Azpilicueta were somewhat worried, which led to their lack of determination to participate in the attack.
Their worries were based on certain grounds. Before Klavan came on the field, Li Qing received a precise pass from Wijnaldum and faced the back line directly. If David Luiz had not made a decisive foul in the center circle, Li Qing's breakthrough ability would have been very likely to expand the score.
Time passed by second by second, and the score was about to reach the 90th minute. Diego Costa, who got the ball outside the penalty area, suddenly rushed into the penalty area. Klavan, who came on as a substitute, did not keep up with the rhythm, stretched his feet half a beat late, and tripped Diego Costa who had kicked the ball in advance.
The referee Clattenburg subconsciously blew the whistle in his mouth and pointed his left index finger at the penalty spot.
"Oh-My-God!"
Andy Gray's pupils shrank and he exclaimed: "Mark Clattenburg awarded Chelsea a penalty in the 89th minute!"
The fouled Klopp spread his hands to show that he was innocent. Liverpool captain Henderson and the players also put pressure on Clattenburg, but Clattenburg was very firm in his penalty.
Through the slow-motion replay, it can be seen that Clattenburg's penalty was not wrong. Klopan did kick Diego Costa, which means that there is no problem with the penalty.
Chelsea's number one penalty taker Hazard scored in one fell swoop, helping the visiting team to tie the score to 2:2.
2:1 became 2:2, which would be difficult for anyone to accept. Liverpool coach Klopp, who appeared on the broadcast screen, was very depressed. In sharp contrast, Chelsea coach Conte had his hands behind his back and was complacent.
One point, completely acceptable.
The score was tied and Liverpool players were generally in a bad mood, except Li Qing, who clenched his fists and had a strong desire to win in his eyes. He wanted to overtake again after the game resumed!