Weekend.
Ewood Park Stadium.
As the first match of the second half of the season after the winter break.
Blackburn, playing at home, received widespread attention from home fans.
Ewood Park Stadium, which can accommodate 30,000 spectators.
It was packed at this moment.
Although Blackburn's performance in the first half of the season was extremely poor.
But the fans' loyalty and support for the team is self-evident.
However, the expressions on the faces of Blackburn fans.
Were not good at this time.
“Hey, the match over at Bolton started an hour earlier, I heard they are already leading 3-0, that match is probably going to be a win!”
“No way, Bolton won? If we can't win this match, they will overtake our points, won't we be immediately relegated?!”
“Blackburn can't lose anymore! We can't fall any further!”
“Hey, they said they were going to bring in a Premier League-level midfielder during the winter break, but I heard it's a player from the Dragon Kingdom.”
“And a rookie player who has no Premier League experience, not even any experience in any of the European leagues!”
“That's really unreliable!”
“Manchester United is unreliable! They're using us as a scapegoat to train young players!”
“Fine, train young players, but at least loan out someone who has some talent!”
“Let me tell you another bad news, I heard this Dragon Kingdom rookie isn't even a member of the Dragon Kingdom national team!”
“What? Dragon Kingdom's football level is already not good, he can't even make it to the Dragon Kingdom national team...”
The Blackburn fans were getting more and more dejected as they spoke.
As the match began.
From the perspective of the game.
It was also getting more and more boring!
Whether it be spirit or aggression.
There was basically no obvious difference from the first half of the season!
Although he had been training with the whole team for over a week.
Long Fei was also gradually adapting to the training rhythm of the team.
But after all, this was an official match in the Championship.
Manager Mowbray, for the sake of caution.
The starting lineup for this match against Wigan Athletic.
Still the same as the first half of the season.
He didn't rashly put Long Fei on the field.
“Push up! Push up! What are you doing, you're a winger, why are you dawdling! Like a woman!”
Mowbray watched the team's attack fail to improve.
He roared with a look of disappointment.
They had the home advantage.
Blackburn fans were also cheering loudly for their team.
But Wigan Athletic seemed to have come prepared as well.
Their formation has been shrinking back to defend from the start.
They seemed to be avoiding their opponent's sharp edge.
Blackburn's attack was still the same old story.
When they got to Wigan Athletic's half, they suddenly couldn't play like they knew how to.
They couldn't find any gaps in the opponent's defense!
They could only pass the ball back and forth in midfield.
They claimed to be looking for opportunities, but it was pointless!
Seeing the predicament of their team.
Even the Blackburn fans couldn't stand it anymore.
Their cheers became weaker and weaker.
“God! The attack is still the same as it was!”
“Go up! Wigan Athletic isn't a strong team! What are you afraid of!”
“Fuck! If we can't win this game, we're going to be in the relegation zone! Are you going to play in League One?!”
“We can't score, are we going to be held to a draw at home by Wigan Athletic! In our current league position, 1 point can't save us!”
However, a sudden change occurred on the pitch!
Blackburn certainly wouldn't be satisfied with being held to a draw by Wigan Athletic.
Because they might soon be behind!
In the 42nd minute of the first half.
Captain Rhodes couldn't bear the team's constipation in attack anymore.
He directly took the ball in the middle of the field and forced his way through a turn to break through!
Although he successfully dribbled past two players.
But Wigan Athletic had retracted to defend.
The defensive players in the back were dense.
After all, Rhodes wasn't Ronaldo or Messi.
His personal ability was also limited!
The ball was soon intercepted by a player who had covered back!
However, this was only the beginning of Blackburn's nightmare!
Wigan Athletic, having gained possession.
Had been waiting for a counter-attack opportunity.
Wigan Athletic's striker had been lurking around Blackburn's backline.
And now, the opportunity had presented itself!
Wigan Athletic used quick passing on the ground.
The ball quickly reached the striker's feet.
They were successful with an offside trap.
The Wigan Athletic striker took the only shot on goal in the first half.
He successfully scored!
He was the first to change the score on the pitch!
They had been attacking the opponent for the entire first half.
But now they had conceded a goal!
They were behind!
The Blackburn fans were completely broken!
Countless people sighed and groaned.
Most of the fans had completely lost the heart to cheer for their team.
Long Fei, sitting on the bench.
Also felt a sense of regret.
The first half ended.
The Blackburn players went back to the locker room with their heads down.
Captain Rhodes took the first responsibility for the goal conceded.
“The goal was my fault, I lost possession.”
Manager Mowbray patted him on the shoulder, offering comfort.
The team's attack was not going well.
At this time, as the lone striker with unlimited shooting rights, Rhodes.
Attempting to break through with his individual ability was understandable.
Whether it was successful or not, sometimes depended on luck.
The benefits and risks always coexist.
The players in the locker room were a bit down.
The team's attack needed some changes, some new changes!
Rhodes looked at Manager Mowbray and couldn't help but say:
“Coach, in the second half, let Long Fei come on and try!”
Rhodes' words actually reflected the thoughts of the entire team at this moment!