Every year, we are bombarded with the Champions League and its dream posters. Excuse us, but at the FFL, we are a little tired of the insipid Real Madrid – Manchester City. On the other hand, put us in front of a Steaua Bucharest – FC Midtjylland, and there we no longer answer for anything.
Midtjylland offers us the jewel of the evening
The match was marked by a Romanian goal from a free kick, scored by Florin Tanase, or rather scored by the guy in the wall who magnificently deflected it with his head. And takes his goalkeeper on the wrong foot. This same Elias Rafn Olafsson will also be at the center of a tactical movement of great beauty. The second half kicks off, and the Danes line up along the halfway line. Thus, as soon as the ball is given towards the goalkeeper, the ten outfield players sprint into the opponent's half of the field. At this precise moment, we no longer know if we are watching a Europa League match or a military assault of the series Vikings.
But what his teammates don't yet know is that they will never see the color of said ball. Indeed, Olafsson first carries out a hazardous check, then takes his life before swinging straight in front of him. Result, Daniel Birligea blocks his clearance, and only has to follow the ball with his eyes to push it into the back of the net with his chest. While celebrating in front of his supporters. The humiliation is total.
2-0, final score. An inspiration which reminds us of that of Tyrone Mings with Aston Villa in the Champions League.
