Green Field Eunuch

Chapter 300 Chelsea's Excitement Over a Draw
The fifteen minutes of halftime passed quickly.

In the blink of an eye, both teams returned to the field, the referee blew his whistle, and the second half began.

Most people believe that Chelsea must pay more attention to Shan Yongzhuo, as Terry alone seems unable to have any impact on Shan Yongzhuo.

In the first half, Shan Yongzhuo performed exceptionally well, scoring two goals and providing one assist, almost single-handedly leading his team to a strong lead over Chelsea.

If we let Shan Yongzhuo continue to perform, how can we play this game?
But that is not the case.

After the start of the second half, everyone noticed that Chelsea hadn't made any tactical adjustments. They played the same way they always had, and their overall style of play remained unchanged. They continued to pressure Manchester City, and there were no major changes in their defense, with Terry still closely marking Shan Yongzhuo.

However, Shan Yongzhuo seemed like a different person. When Manchester City attacked, he stopped receiving the ball and instead stood in the penalty area, seemingly waiting for his teammates to pass a high ball so he could head it.

This caught Chelsea off guard, and it also caught Manchester City off guard.

But Shan Yongzhuo had no choice.

His methods are very limited. Although his attribute points are constantly increasing, with his current strength, it's still a bit of a pipe dream to think he can fight Chelsea without using his skills.

All he had left was his Iron Head Technique, which is why he chose to stand like a wooden stake in the restricted area. This kind of skill, which relies on luck, was the only option he could use.

However, with Manchester City leading by two goals, Shan Yongzhuo isn't too worried.

However, unexpectedly, Chelsea made adjustments at halftime and played better and better in the second half, while Manchester City once again made the same mistake of slacking off at the start of the second half.

Then, once they became complacent, their momentum and state of mind seemed to be lost forever.

Chelsea's attack was dazzling, and De Jong's defense against Mata seemed to suddenly lose its effectiveness. Under Mata's leadership, Meireles, Sturridge, Drogba and others were very active.

In the 59th minute, Mata broke past De Jong, dribbled all the way to the penalty area, and then, facing Kompany, cleverly passed the ball across to Drogba on the side.

Drogba dominated Mexes and unleashed a powerful shot that breached the goal guarded by Joe Hart.

2:3.

Chelsea's attack finally paid off.

In the 79th minute, Meireles crossed the ball into the penalty area, Drogba let the ball pass, and Sturridge at the far post poked the ball into the net with a barrel shot.

3 is better than 3!

Chelsea finally managed to equalize the score.

First, cheers erupted from the stands, and then the commentator excitedly exclaimed, "First Drogba, then Sturridge! Chelsea have equalized!"

"Chelsea's attack was fierce. Led by Mata, they were united and showed a strong performance. They made good use of the connection between the flanks and the middle to attack."

“Mata was very strong. He found his form, and De Jong became like a lost child. Under Mata’s leadership, Chelsea’s attacking players found their place.”

"Manchester City's defense has a big problem. They seem to have relaxed. Kompany and Mexes are very tough in defense, but they are a bit reckless and impulsive. They seem to be sleepwalking and have completely lost their performance from the first half."

"In fact, this has always been a problem for Manchester City; they often experience these inexplicable collapses..."

"Of course, it's too early to say who will win, but Cher's strong performance, scoring two goals in a row, can certainly give people confidence."

"..."

While Chelsea celebrated their goal, Manchester City looked rather frustrated. Manager Roberto Mancini, in particular, was clearly at his wits' end with the defense, glaring at every defender from Mexes to De Jong.

Shan Yongzhuo was also very frustrated.

The three goals in the first half created a two-goal lead, but unexpectedly, Chelsea showed great resilience and managed to equalize.

Moreover, Chelsea are currently dominating Manchester City and are in high spirits. If they are not careful, Manchester City could very well suffer a defeat at Stamford Bridge.

No matter how many goals you score, you can't withstand a collapse in defense!
Now, Shan Yongzhuo has realized that although he is very skilled, he is not invincible. Manchester City may still have big problems when facing strong teams.

They've already lost to Bayern once this season, and if they're not careful, they could lose again in this match.

However, Shan Yongzhuo doesn't have any good solutions right now. Iron Head Kung Fu is too reliant on luck, and head-striking is not his forte.

In the following matches, Chelsea continued to dominate Manchester City, who were severely suppressed, like a small boat in a storm that could capsize at any moment.

Mancini on the sidelines was yelling furiously at the players in the backfield, as if he wanted to devour them alive.

It wasn't until then that Manchester City's backline players seemed to awaken, and their defensive intensity increased.

The match turned into a full-blown offensive and defensive drill.

Manchester City had almost no chance to break through, and Chelsea's players saw for the first time the hope of defeating Manchester City with Shan Yong, and they launched a fierce attack as if they were on steroids.

Manchester City players, on the other hand, were somewhat unable to accept the outcome of losing after leading by two goals; they finally came to their senses.

Shan Yongzhuo did not go back to defend. He could at least keep Terry in the attacking third. In his memory, Terry was also good at heading.

At this stage of the game, the attacking tactics have become quite varied, largely consisting of long balls and high balls, with headers being a key area to defend.

The other players were all concentrated in Manchester City's half, except for Shan Yongzhuo, Terry, and Cech, who seemed to have nothing to do with the game.

Time ticked by, and Chelsea's attack had become completely unpredictable. They would either lob the ball into the box to contest for a header or take a shot from outside the box.

Chelsea still had a chance in the final moments.

In the 87th minute, they had their best chance when Sturridge received the ball, broke past Zabaleta, and then delivered a low cross into the penalty area.

Drogba was tightly marked by Kompany at the near post and couldn't get a touch on the ball. Mata at the far post unleashed a powerful shot straight into the goal, a result of Joe Hart's poor positioning.

Fortunately, the ball hit the post, and Manchester City escaped a close call.

Chelsea missed their best chance and failed to score again in the final moments.

3:3.

This is the final score.

This scoreline was extremely frustrating for Manchester City, as they conceded two goals in the second half, turning a promising start into a draw.

But Chelsea seem quite satisfied.

Considering Chelsea's previous poor performances against Manchester City, a draw seems acceptable.

(End of this chapter)