The players from both teams started arguing in the player tunnel, which surprised the fans, and the broadcast camera even slowed down a bit.
Fortunately, the referee was there and quickly separated the players, allowing them to return to the field. The referee was clearly under pressure; this match was likely to be difficult to officiate.
On paper, PSG is definitely stronger than Borussia Dortmund. However, in the Champions League, PSG has never proven itself, not even touching the woodwork in the final.
So regardless of their actual strength, no matter who faces PSG in the Champions League, no one looks down on them.
It's funny, he's treated the same as Arsenal, one is Lin Hao's home team, and the other is a loaned team.
These are all teams that have been criticized in tough matches and are known for lacking Champions League pedigree.
The match began with the referee's whistle, with Dortmund kicking off first. Seeing PSG's formation, it's believed that all teams will choose one of two attacking approaches: midfield control or wing attacks.
Although PSG's formation appears to have four midfielders, in defense, Lin Hao and Neymar are practically useless.
As expected, Dortmund used midfield control to push forward down the flanks, flattening PSG's formation. In their first attack, Dortmund planned a positional attack.
On the right flank, Sancho had the ball and faced Bertner. He used a series of rhythmic feints, and although he didn't manage to get past Bertner, he did draw Paredes back to help defend. Sancho quickly passed the ball back to Emre Can in the triangular position.
Emre Can's area was supposed to be used to help defend Paredes. Paredes left his position, and of course, someone else covered him – that person was Lin Hao.
Facing Emre Can who received the ball, Lin Hao lowered his center of gravity and endured the defense, trying his best to keep his position. Emre Can ignored him at all, and immediately lobbed the ball to the far post of the goal.
That's clever.
Even though Lin Hao's defense is weak, he is still an obstacle. However, he lacks experience. He didn't expect that the direct pass would be so easy, as he could just watch the pass go in without causing any obstruction.
The ball landed precisely at the far post, and Haaland rushed over to get a touch on it, but it was clearly out of reach. Yet, he managed to hook the ball back with a high kick. Haaland's physical gifts are top-notch.
However, his football IQ wasn't very high either. The hook-back was completely useless, as he was surrounded by PSG players. Marquinhos simply cleared the ball forward with a long kick, probably heading in the direction where Cavani should have been.
Cavani ran towards the ball's landing point, leaned against Zagadou, looked behind him, and steadily stopped the ball, passing it directly to Neymar who was coming up from behind.
However, Neymar slowed down slightly while dribbling and was brought down by Witsel from behind.
The referee immediately blew his whistle, calling a foul.
This is also a way to prevent a quick counterattack.
PSG took a free kick, and Cavani headed the ball towards goal inside the penalty area, but he lacked power and it was caught by Bürki.
Bürki immediately threw the ball out with a powerful throw, finding Guerrero on the left wing. Guerrero turned and stopped the ball, immediately passing it to Hazard. Hazard gave him a lead time, and Guerrero dribbled past him with a one-two, getting past Gay. Guerrero then launched a high ball from the wing.
This idea is actually correct; PSG's defense is not good at defending against headers.
However, although Haaland is quite tall, he can't head the ball, so Dortmund's performance was purely a fluke.
Haaland leaped high into the air, his jump so high that the ball landed directly on his head, but it didn't go any further; it just flew straight up.
Upon landing, players in the penalty area engaged in physical battles to contest the ball's trajectory. Haaland, with his strong physique, held off his opponents and won the first touch, heading the ball directly at the goal while standing.
Navas leaped out; although he was old, his abilities remained.
The ball flew towards Navas' left baseline. Bertner made a last-ditch save to retrieve the ball and immediately shot at Lin Hao. Lin Hao turned his back to the goal to stop the ball, but Witsel rushed over from behind.
Lin Hao gently touched the ball, slightly altering its trajectory, turned, and dribbled past the ball, stopping and passing in quick succession.
The ball passed Witsel's small goal, and Lin Hao turned around to Witsel's right, a very beautiful move.
Lin Hao received the ball and quickly moved forward. His teammates ran forward, waiting for the pass. Emre Can, with his experience, moved towards the center. This way, whether the ball was passed to Neymar or Lin Hao dribbled it himself, he could immediately arrive to help defend as the attacking players continued to move forward.
He did this out of necessity, fearing the synergy between Lin Hao and Neymar.
Back when Ronaldinho was old and Neymar was young, the two played a few games together.
Well, those two are really good at embroidering with balls!
Nowadays, Lin Hao and Neymar don't actually play together very often. Even though they're on the same team, Neymar is always injured, and Lin Hao is always the substitute, replacing Neymar.
But there is still a chance, it's just that Ligue 1 doesn't get much attention, so the world doesn't know about it.
But as professionals in the industry, Dortmund couldn't possibly be unaware that they also have to face Paris Saint-Germain.
Lin Hao passed the ball to Neymar.
Neymar received the ball and ran straight towards Witsel.
Lin Hao moved behind Witsel, and Witsel realized what the two were about to do and hurriedly tried to close the small door, but it was too late.
Neymar flicked the ball with his ankle and passed it to Lin Hao. Lin Hao and Neymar were actually not far apart, only one person apart, but Lin Hao, after receiving the ball, still passed it out with one foot, and the ball was passed to the side of Witsel, still not far away.
Lin Hao had already lowered his body and made a forward run as soon as he passed the ball. Neymar ran into position as soon as the ball was passed to him. This is not a matter of technique, but of feeling.
Neymar received the ball and passed it back to Lin Hao. This move probably confused many people because it seemed illogical. Indeed, it was illogical. Neymar and Lin Hao both knew that Lin Hao was about to be surrounded.
Lin Hao got the ball, pulled it back, and tried to do a Marseille turn, but halfway through, he was pulled by someone. Lin Hao didn't even know who it was, and the person immediately let go after pulling him. The referee was in a position to call a foul or not. Lin Hao lost his balance and still passed the ball.
Neymar receives the ball, swings his leg, and shoots!
Bürki stretched his body with all his might, but it was too late, the distance was too close, and the ball went in!
One to zero, two rounds added, two to two!
Neymar and Lin Hao ran to the sidelines and gave each other a high five with smiles.
Actually, this tactic is called, "I'm capable, so I'll bully you."
Two players enter the penalty area by passing the ball. Once inside the penalty area, the goal is to prevent the ball from being taken away, which means dribbling. Ask yourself, who can tolerate an attacking player dribbling the ball in your penalty area?
That was a highly tense moment. If the person in front of you couldn't handle it, more and more people would gather, trying to find that gap to pass the ball out!
But Lin Hao didn't actually pass the message at that particular moment; they overlooked one crucial step!