Hexi Gaomei Stadium

Amadora's home court can only accommodate 12,000 people. Even if there are so few seats, because Amadora's performance is too poor, there are few times when the league is full, let alone the cup.

However, the Portuguese Cup semi-finals on April 23 are an exception.

Because Amadora unexpectedly reached the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup, they were able to meet Portuguese superstar Porto. Although they were swept by Porto 4 goals away from the away game, this did not hinder the enthusiasm of Aladdoma fans. The Hexi Gaomei Stadium was full in half an hour before the game.

You should know that Porto eliminated the defending champion Manchester United in the Champions League and entered the semi-finals. Amadora lost 4 goals away from home.

Aladdoma's hope for advancement to the Portuguese Cup final is very slim, almost zero, and the players have never thought about advancing. They just show off to see if they can be attracted by Porto or other giants.

Although the game is irrelevant, Porto is not all substitutes in this game. In addition to keeping the main players in shape, Ferreira also wants to practice the formation and playing style against Arsenal.

Although Porto and Arsenal each beat their opponents at home in the group stage and Porto beat the Gunners one more goal, it was the group stage. Porto won Arsenal in the game, and both sides had already qualified in the group, and Arsenal did not use all their strength.

Now we meet in the semi-finals, and we are only 180 minutes away from going to Rome, and Arsenal will definitely do our best.

The match against Arsenal is easier than playing Manchester United.

Manchester United plays an impact style, and defensive counterattacks may not be good, but Arsenal has strong offense and weak defense, and Porto's only play is defensive counterattacks.

Almost all weak teams play defensive counterattacks against strong teams, but not all weak teams have succeeded. How to defend and counterattacks against them is knowledge, just like Mourinho's defensive counterattack can lead Porto to win the Champions League and Premier League titles, while other weak teams cannot even maintain their defensive counterattacks against them.

In this game, Ferreira arranged a 4231 formation, with three back midfielders Guarin and Fernando all playing, Merreles and Hulk separated on both sides, Gao Xiaodong was in the middle, and Tiger Falcao was in the front.

The game was very easy, Porto practiced his playing style and did not fight hard with Amadora. Amadora had little hope of advancing, and his movements were not big, and it looked more like a training match.

Because Arsenal's main left-back Krish was injured, Galas, who can play left-back and central defender, was also injured, and another central defender, Juruye, was injured. Arsenal's left-back has been 19-year-old Gibbs, and the center-back who partnered with Toure is the old Sylvester. This is Arsenal's fatal weakness. Porto practices the right-hand offensive style and hopes to make a breakthrough goal on Arsenal's left-hand side.

After 30 minutes of the game, Porto led 1:0 away. Gao Xiaodong made a diagonal pass, Hulk broke through, and Falcao scored a goal. This is exactly what Ferreira hopes to see. The attack on the right is very sharp. Unfortunately, the two midfielders Fernando and Guarin are still a little frivolous. Gao Xiaodong needs more defense back. Gao Xiaodong's defensive ability is undoubtedly, but this will undoubtedly weaken Gao Xiaodong's attack power.

"This Guarin is two years older than Gao Xiaodong, so why is it more frizzier than Gao Xiaodong?"

Ferreira stood on the sidelines and sighed.

...

Anfield Stadium

The 33rd round of Premier League battle between Liverpool and Arsenal is in full swing.

Liverpool saw the dawn of winning the championship for the first time this season. They played two more games than Manchester United, and currently one point less. As long as they win Arsenal, they can surpass Manchester United and reach the top with two points.

This season, Arsenal locked in the top four early, 10 points more than fifth place Everton and 10 points less than first place Manchester United. The league behind almost turned into a garbage event.

However, what made Benitez angry was that Arsenal seemed to have no intention of giving up the game. He actually played against Liverpool with real guns, and Al Shavin scored the first goal in the 19th minute of the game.

After Liverpool reversed by Torres and Bernardon, Al Shavin actually scored a hat-trick 3:2 and took the lead again.

"Damn Frenchman, have you taken Ferguson's black gold? If you play us hard like this, aren't you afraid of being eliminated by Porto in the Champions League?"

Benitez angrily kicked the Aquarius away after Al Shavin scored the third goal.

Seeing Arshavin perform a hat trick, Wenger's eyes were full of tears. The Russian who was in such a good state and had such strong abilities could not play in the Champions League. Damn the Champions League qualification, if he had known that he would have bought Arshavin in the summer transfer.

Wenger actually doesn't want to fight Liverpool hard in this game, but he doesn't want to lose to his old opponent casually. He just lost to Chelsea 1:2 in the last round of the FA Cup. If he loses this game, he will be under great pressure and will also affect his morale.

However, what Wenger didn't expect was that the players were too young and when they got in shape, they were out of control and actually led Liverpool at Anfield.

In the 75th minute of the game, Torres made a fake shot, and the old Sylvester equalized again, and the score became 3:3.

Then Liverpool, who was eager to win, attacked wildly. Wenger saw that Liverpool was fighting too fiercely and was about to replace the striker Van Persie, but at this moment, Mascherano made a flying tackle and overturned Van Persie. Van Persie fell to the ground and never got up again.

The stretcher carried Van Persie out of the field, Wenger's face changed drastically, and he yelled at Benitez: "You are too savage!"

Benitez sneered and turned his face contemptuously, thinking, "I don't keep my energy and play in the Champions League." Damn and I fought with me in the league. The main players were injured. I hope God will let Arsenal be eliminated by Porto. The jealous Frenchman will not win the championship by himself, nor do I want others to win the championship.

The team doctor then concluded that Van Persie's old ankle injury relapsed and he might not be able to play in the two Champions League semi-finals.

Wenger was stunned. He didn't expect this to be the result. If he had known this would have been the case, he would rather be on the bench.

...

On April 23, the opponents of the Champions League semi-finals Porto and Arsenal each played an insignificant game. Porto played in the Portuguese Cup. Porto, who tried to train, lost 1:2 away, but they still advanced to the Portuguese Cup final with a huge advantage of 4:0 at home.

There is no hope of winning the championship. The games between Arsenal and Liverpool, who are worry-free in the top four, have no impact on Arsenal and have a huge impact on Liverpool. However, Arsenal unexpectedly tied Liverpool 4:4 away. Arsany scored four goals alone, blocking the progress of the Reds' progress, making the Reds' coaches very angry after the game.

Arsenal also made no thanks for their efforts. They got an insignificant point and lost to the main striker Van Persie, casting a shadow on their Champions League semi-finals.

After the game, the media were surprised that Arsenal played so hard in this game. Some thought the professor was brainless, some thought the professor was fair and noble, and some thought that the professor had received Ferguson's instructions to hit Benitez.

Of course, Manchester United coach Ferguson was very happy. He praised Wenger after the game, saying that Wenger was a great coach with a strong sense of personality and justice...
Chapter completed!