Chapter 14: Credit

After the game started again, Wang Tiezhu officially entered his role. The task he was assigned to in danger was to strengthen his team's defensive ability in the midfield and provide Leeds United's midfield hardness. This was also Simon Grayson's original intention to transfer him into the first team.

But for some reason, with Wang Tiezhu's appearance, Leeds United's defense has not yet improved, but the offensive momentum has become faster and has pressed Milvo to launch a siege for three consecutive minutes. Unfortunately, it has not been able to threaten the opponent's goal.

In fact, this is also directly related to Wang Tiezhu's appearance. The offensive players of Leeds United were always worried about their team's defense, and they seemed less decisive when attacking. But now with Wang Tiezhu on the court, they suddenly have confidence in their team's defense and can do their best when attacking. It is normal to completely suppress Milvo, who is weaker than their own strength in a short period of time.

When Wang Tiezhu truly played his role for the first time after his appearance, the game was already 29 minutes, and he and right back Connori joined forces to complete an excellent defense.

When Milvo's No. 8 left forward attacked along the side, Kong Nori tightly pressed up, and then Wang Tiezhu assisted in defense in time and cut off the opponent's passing route. Kong Nori seized the opportunity and stabbed the ball at Wang Tiezhu's feet with a tackle.

Receive the ball, turn around...

"Bang!"

Wang Tiezhu was quite proficient in his performance and kicked the ball to Andrew Keo in front with a big foot. Unfortunately, Leeds United's shooter was not very good at passing. When he kicked the ball into the small penalty area on the left of Mirvo, he became stronger and the ball flew directly out of the baseline.

"Not bad, Zach Jr.'s assisted defense and passing performance just now was very good, and we almost formed a chance to counterattack! For a young man who had just entered the professional league, his performance was already passed. But I still didn't understand, Zach Jr. is not a forward, why did he suddenly become a defensive midfielder? I think this question should be a question for many of us, but we can only ask head coach Simon after the game is over!"

A minute later, Milvo's goalkeeper took a big foot ball, and the ball hit Leeds United's middle circle at halftime. Wang Tiezhu showed his skills in fighting for the header in front of 36,000 spectators, and directly pushed the ball back with a header. However, this time his teammates failed to receive the ball, and the ball fell to the feet of Milvo's defender.

In the 32nd minute, Leeds United attacked again. Ben Parker assisted and sent the ball to Milvo goal with a 45-degree pass to Milvo goal. Andrew Keo headed the ball into the arms of Milvo goalkeeper.

"oh------"

Amid the regret, the commentator began to comment: "The situation is a bit weird! Our team's offense has improved significantly since Zach came on the court, but we did not see him in the team's offense. At most, he just ran to the midfield and frontcourt to intercept the ball kicked by the opponent, but our offense has really improved!"

Simon Grayson, who was standing on the side of the court, had already sat back in his position. He knew that the card he played had begun to play. The layman might not be able to see clearly, but he knew clearly that the reason why Leeds United's offense improved was mainly because Milvot's offense could no longer threaten the team's goal. Now the three midfielders of Leeds United are in the shape of an inverted triangle. Although Jonny Hausen and Michael Brown's defensive ability are a little worse, they can help Wang Tiezhu interfere with the opponent's offense, and can also increase the defensive thickness of Leeds United's midfield and squeeze the opponent's offense space. In this way, Milvot can only go to the side. However, Leeds United's two full-backs are really good. Ben Parker and Paul Connori are not weak in defense. It is impossible for Milvot to attack casually like the beginning of the game.

When the game ended 34 minutes, Milwo got a chance to serve a corner kick, but the ball hit the top of the penalty area and was snatched up by Wang Tiezhu and blocked it. Then when Wang Tiezhu made a long pass, he kicked the ball in front to find Andrew Keo, the ball directly deviated from the right sideline, and Andrew Keo failed to catch up with him.

Seeing this scene, Green Snowtin couldn't help laughing and turned his head: "Hahaha, Simon, I'm so laughing to death. Shaq's pass is really a big problem! We still have to strengthen his training in this area!"

Simon Grayson also nodded with a smile: "I can't worry about this. I'm very satisfied with Shaq's performance now. His appearance has completely stabilized the situation of the game. Even if we are still one goal behind, I have a premonition that if we continue to play like this, we can tie the score in the first half and have a chance to overtake our opponent in the second half."

Green Snouting smiled and nodded. He agreed with Simon Grayson's view. Wang Tiezhu did change the situation of the game after he came on the court. Leeds United has completely recovered from the previous turmoil. A midfielder like Wang Tiezhu with almost no offensive ability should have been like this. He is not showing off on the court and has almost no shining points, but it is the kind of thing that if he is not on the court, you will find that the team is missing.

It can be said that in the past ten minutes after Wang Tiezhu appeared, his performance was still very good and had already exceeded the passing line.

When the game ended 38 minutes, Simon Grayson's expectations were finally realized. Leeds United cut the ball in its own half by captain Jonny Hausen and handed a straight pass to right winger Snold Grass.

The Scottish winger led the ball to advance quickly towards the middle, and suddenly rubbed the ball with his right foot and came out, sending the ball directly to the rushing center Andrew Keo.

Andrew Keo's pass was not good, but his ability to protect the ball was quite excellent. After slowly leading the ball to the top of Milvo's arc, he suddenly pulled the ball out with his right foot under the clamping of two central defenders of the opponent!

"Bang!"

A dull sound!

The ball did not fly, but flew across the two central defenders against the grass!

When the goalkeeper who had Mirvo attacked fell to the ground to save the game, it was too late. The ball bounced twice in the small penalty area and flew into Mirvo's goal!

"GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

In the Elland Road Stadium, countless arms were raised high, and the fans suppressed their emotions for a full thirty-eight minutes and completely vented. The small stadium exploded!

"The ball is in! The ball is in! The ball is in! Andrew Keo! Andrew Keo! He received an assist from Snold Grass and completed the task of equalizing the team! Beautiful! Beautiful job!"

After seeing this goal, Simon Grayson waved his fist hard, and he felt that he had found the key to solve the Leeds United problem. If this was Wang Tiezhu who was replaced by him, it was because of Wang Tiezhu's stabilization of the team behind that Leeds United turned the unfavorable situation in the game. The appearance of this goal was definitely a contribution from Wang Tiezhu.

On the court, Leeds United players hugged each other in cheers, and Wang Tiezhu also came up to ravage Andrew Keo who scored the goal, and then ran back to his position with a grin.

Milvot's head coach Kenny Jacket curled his lips in disappointment on the chair. He originally thought that his team could defeat Leeds United away. After all, the "Young Guards" had exposed the shortcomings of the middle defense ability in the past games. Kenny Jacket made a very targeted tactical arrangement based on this point, using the assaults from the two sides as cover, and finally launched a fatal blow from the middle. This move did bring a goal to Milvot who was away from home at the beginning of the game. Unexpectedly, the young No. 29 actually made up for this loophole after taking the field. Leeds United, which stabilized its position, also used this as the cornerstone to tie the score in the last stage of the first half.

Now, it's time to think about how to play in the second half.

After the game started again, Leeds United's morale was completely activated by this goal, while Milvo, who played away, seemed a little depressed. It was obvious that the game was favorable to them, but suddenly the opponent scored a goal, which was a big blow to morale.

For the rest of the first half, Leeds United firmly had the upper hand, but Milvo, who had tightened back, still did not give the home team more opportunities, and they defended the score of 1:1 to the halftime break.

"The first half was over and the score was tied 1:1! Our team made timely adjustments in the situation of unfavorable start and equalized the score at the end of the first half. Now we have every reason to expect the team to perform better in the second half."

Leeds United head coach Simon Grayson, who returned to the home team's locker room, also praised the team's performance without hesitation: "Young guys, you played well! We had a bad start, but now we have equalized the score! Continue to play like this in the second half, we will definitely win!"

"Also, Shaq, your performance is very good, but in the second half you complete your mission, you also need to give us some support for the offense. When passing the ball, you should try to send it to Jonny and Michael's feet to let them organize the team's offense. If the situation is relatively stable, you can also push it!"

After seeing Wang Tiezhu nodding, Simon Grayson continued: "There is also the back line. As long as Shaq presses up, you will follow me! Remember, this is Elland Road, and we are the masters here! No matter who comes here, we must let them understand this! Do you understand?"

"clear!"

Hearing the players' neat shouts, seeing Green Snouting, Ian Miller, Matt Pierce, and Alex Davis have given the players bananas and sports drinks, Simon Grayson shouted: "Okay, grab me the victory in the second half! Let's rest now!"
Chapter completed!