After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!
Chapter 324 Haaland's Bizarre Goal
The fifteen-minute halftime break created completely different atmospheres in the locker rooms of the two teams.
Arsenal are brimming with confidence and excitement.
Nagelsmann did not relax at all despite being two goals ahead. He quickly moved the tactical board, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus and possession.
"Guys, well done in the first half! But the game is only halfway through!" Coach Nash's voice boomed, his gaze sweeping over each player.
"Dortmund will never give up! They have Haaland as a tall target man, so any moment of relaxation could be punished. We need to control the tempo, not just passively defend! Keep the pressure on them!"
In the away team's locker room, Dortmund coach Favre's tone was serious and urgent. He pounded on the tactics board.
"Wake up! We've given them too much space! Our defense needs to be tighter! Especially on Yan Yuan! We can't let him turn around so easily! Our attack needs to be more decisive and concise! Haaland, Bellingham, you two need to connect more! We need goals, right now!"
The whistle for the second half brought a renewed mix of emotions onto the football field.
As expected, after the halftime adjustments, Dortmund, like a wounded beast, launched an even fiercer counterattack. Their pressing intensity was greater, and their attacks were more direct.
In the 55th minute, Dortmund's efforts paid off as they won a throw-in in the attacking third.
After being thrown out, the ball went through a few simple passes before reaching the feet of veteran midfielder Axel Witsel.
At this moment, Arsenal's defense seemed to have a brief lapse in concentration, with their attention focused on Haaland and Sancho, who was active on the right wing.
Witsel saw Sancho suddenly start his run and move from the outside.
Without hesitation, the Belgian midfielder delivered a precise diagonal pass, finding space behind Arsenal left-back Cancelo.
Cancelo's defensive weaknesses were exposed.
"Witsel! Through ball to Sancho!! Dortmund's chance!" Martin Tyler's voice rose.
Sancho, like a wild horse, used his speed advantage to instantly overtake Cancelo and cut into the penalty area.
Martinez quickly moved out to block the angle.
Sancho hasn't been in as much form as Haaland lately, so he was as careful as possible with this shot.
He appeared unusually calm, skillfully cutting the ball inside to shake off Martinez's save, and then pushing the ball into the empty net with his left foot!
The ball went into the net! 2-1!
Dortmund pull one back!
"Goooooooooal! Jaden Sancho! He has broken his five-game goal drought, and Dortmund has seen hope!" Martin Tyler shouted.
"Arsenal's defense just lost focus, Cancelo missed his man! But I must say, Witsel's pass was very clever!" Gary Neville analyzed.
After scoring, Sancho jumped high, his frustration from scoring in the past few weeks vanishing.
"Everyone, pay attention! The back line, coordinate well!" Yan Yuan shouted to his teammates.
The atmosphere in the stands instantly became tense, and the 2-1 score made everything suspenseful again.
Arsenal seemed to wake up after conceding the goal and strengthened their control of the midfield again.
Yan Yuan kept dropping back to receive the ball, using his active running and accurate passing to orchestrate the attack and try to stabilize the situation.
The match entered a more open offensive phase, with both sides exchanging blows at a breathtakingly fast pace.
In the 68th minute, Arsenal retaliated.
Dortmund controlled the ball in their own half, and Bellingham attempted to pass it to a teammate on the wing.
But Yan Yuan keenly caught his passing intention. He suddenly pounced like a cheetah, making a clean and neat sliding tackle to precisely steal the ball from Bellingham's feet.
Bellingham is unable to effectively compete with Yan Yuan at the moment, and when his teammates fail to provide timely support, he can only be easily dispossessed.
"Beautiful and clean tackle! Yan Yuan has created a counter-attack opportunity for Arsenal!" Martin Tyler shouted.
After intercepting the ball, Yan Yuan did not pause at all. He did not even get up. While still on the ground, he quickly swept the ball to Rodri, the Spanish defensive midfielder who was nearby and unmarked.
"Rodri has space! Rodri has space!" Gary Neville shouted.
After receiving the ball, Rodri demonstrated his excellent vision. He looked up and saw that Saka on the left wing had started his run and was in an excellent offside position.
Without hesitation, Rodri delivered a long, over-the-top pass that precisely sailed over the entire Dortmund defense.
"Brilliant transition! Saka on the left wing is starting to move!" Martin Tyler's voice was full of anticipation.
Saka understood perfectly, made a high-speed run, and controlled the long pass flawlessly, creating a one-on-one opportunity.
Facing the onrushing Bürki, he calmly chipped the ball over Bürki's head and into the empty net! 3-1.
Arsenal have extended their lead to two goals again!
"Goooooooal!!! Bukayo Saka!!! An incredibly calm chip shot! Arsenal's response to Dortmund came too fast!" Martin Tyler shouted passionately.
"From the interception to the goal, it was all done in one go! Yan Yuan's interception was the starting point, Rodri's pass was the key, and Saka's finishing was impeccable. This was a classic team counter-attack!" Gary Neville exclaimed.
After scoring, Saka excitedly ran to the corner flag and slid on his knees in celebration.
Yan Yuan and Rodri also sprinted all the way from the backfield, and the three of them hugged each other tightly. This goal greatly stabilized the morale of the team and made the Emirates Stadium boil over again.
However, Dortmund's resilience exceeded expectations.
In the 78th minute, their golden combination struck again.
Bellingham received the ball in midfield, drawing the attention of two Arsenal defenders before delivering a very subtle backheel pass to Haaland at the edge of the penalty area.
This pass was full of imagination and deception.
"Bellingham! A brilliant backheel pass! It was an incredibly imaginative pass that fooled Pepe and Achraf." Martin Tyler's voice suddenly tightened.
With his back to the goal and Pepe marking him closely, Haaland seemed to have no good shooting angle.
Normally, he would try to force his way around.
But this time, Haaland made a move that left everyone speechless.
With almost no adjustment, the instant the ball rolled in front of him, he used his powerful core strength to lean against Pepe, and with his body in an extremely awkward, almost contorted position, he forcefully flicked the ball behind him with the outside of his right foot.
Then Haaland quickly turned around.
He shot the ball in a way that made him almost throw himself out of the goal.
After taking the shot, Haaland immediately lost his balance and fell to the ground.
This was a completely unconventional shot attempt, and it looked more like a desperate attempt to get lucky.
The ball traced a strange, unpredictable arc, passing Upamecano who jumped hastily to try and block it, completely catching goalkeeper Martinez off guard.
Martinez's vision seemed to be distracted, and his save was a beat too slow, allowing the ball to float and drift into the far corner of the goal.
3-2!
An eerie silence fell over the entire Emirates Stadium, followed by a huge gasp and boos!
"Gooooooooooal???!!! Erling Haaland! How...how did that go in?!" Martin Tyler's voice was filled with disbelief. "A...an indescribable shot! Goal! Dortmund has pulled one back! Haaland's unpredictable shot, he scored in a way that even he himself might not understand!"
Gary Neville was also stunned.
"Haaland scored in an almost impossible situation, in a way we can't even define! What incredible coordination and shooting touch that takes! Martinez was completely fooled! 3-2! The game is suspenseful again!"
Haaland was stunned for a moment after scoring, then charged wildly toward the corner flag, roaring to release the pressure.
The demon's cannibalistic state was first revealed.
It looks like it's about to eat a child.
Haaland's goal was full of luck.
But I have to say,
Good luck is also an essential condition for a top shooter.
Bellingham rushed over and jumped onto his back.
Dortmund players almost saw a chance to equalize.
In the final ten minutes, plus stoppage time, the game entered a heated phase.
Dortmund pressed forward with all their players, launching a frantic attack in an attempt to equalize the score.
Arsenal, united as one, focused all their efforts on defense.
Upamecano disrupted a long pass from Dortmund's midfield, and Achraf and Dortmund's forwards engaged in several high-speed chases.
Yan Yuan also dropped back to a deep position to participate in the defense, and a crucial tackle ruined Haaland's one-on-one opportunity.
Nagelsmann and Favre on the sidelines were very nervous and kept shouting into the field.
The fans in the stands were on tenterhooks, every offensive and defensive play gripping everyone's nerves.
Finally, when the referee blew the final whistle, the score was 3-2!
Arsenal secured a victory in this goal-fest at home!
"Match over! A thrilling goal-fest! Arsenal narrowly defeated Dortmund 3-2, maintaining their favorable position in the group and keeping a perfect record!" Martin Tyler concluded with a sigh of relief.
"This was a high-quality match!" commented Gary Neville.
"Arsenal showcased their attacking talent and resilience, with Yan Yuan remaining the decisive player. Dortmund, especially Haaland and Bellingham, demonstrated why they are one of the most exciting young duos in Europe. Haaland's unpredictable goal will be one of the most memorable moments of this season's Champions League!"
Inside the stadium, Arsenal players embraced each other, celebrating their hard-won victory.
Yan Yuan and his teammates walked towards the stands to thank the fans for their unwavering support.
His jersey was soaked through, and his face was a mixture of sweat, grass clippings, and the joy of victory.
After the match, Yan Yuan and Haaland exchanged jerseys.
"Erling, how did you score that goal? Your shooting form was absolutely bizarre."
In response to Yan Yuan's question, Haaland scratched his head and answered.
"Hmm... I don't know exactly how I got in. The moment I hit the door, it seemed to be an instinctive reaction, even though the posture was a bit strange."
Yan Yuan replied with a smile.
"Alright, Mr. Beast, keep it up. See you in the Premier League sometime in the future."
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