Chapter 76 Unfavorable Start

At 19:45 on the 7th, UK local time, a focus match in the quarter-finals of the 2008/09 UEFA Champions League was contested at Old Trafford Stadium, which was Manchester United's second home game in three days.

The two teams have played 6 games in the history of the three European Cups (three encounters in the knockout matches, resulting in Manchester United advancing once and being eliminated twice by their opponents). Manchester United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses and is equal to their opponents, scoring 11 goals and conceding 9 goals. Among them, 2 wins and 1 draw at home to maintain an absolute advantage and maintaining an unbeaten record, scoring 10 goals and losing 3 goals. Ball.

Vvidić, Scholes and Rooney, who were banned in the league, started in the Champions League one after another.

C Ronaldo returned to the familiar winger position. Li Yu, who scored the key goal in the last round, also appeared in the starting list. Manchester United sent all the luxurious attack combinations to the field.

In China, although it is already more than 2 o'clock in the morning, through the pre-match trailer, Chinese fans are waiting in front of the TV and computer to watch the live broadcast of the game.

If you want to watch the ball, you have to watch the live broadcast. After knowing the final score, you can't have any interest in watching the broadcast. Real fans are like this. If you want to watch the live broadcast.

Of course, many fans gave up watching TV in order to hear the voice of their golden partner and chose to watch the game on the computer.

The combination of Huang Jianxiang and Su Dong, the two top Chinese commentators, has become the best choice for Chinese fans to watch football matches. Today, there is also a special guest in the studio, Director Zhang Luzhang. This commentary partner of Huang Jianxiang has broadcast Serie A on CCTV is Zhang Luzhang. The commentary lineup of today's webcast is really attractive.

" Hello, everyone, I'm Huang Jianxiang!"

"I'm Su Dong!"

"I'm Zhang Lu!"

"They are all old people, but the self-introduction before the opening is still indispensable!"

"Jianxiang can't say that. What if there are new fans who turn on the computer and see three old men explaining football here?"

"Ha ha, you're talking about the female fans attracted by Li Yu!"

Today's commentary is more like a group crosstalk. The three people say one by one, but the topic is a little off.

Chinese fans haven't heard such a relaxed explanation for a long time.

"Let's get back to the story... Next, please ask Zhang Luzhang to guide you to analyze the lineup of the two teams today!"

Huang Jianxiang quickly returned the topic to today's Champions League before the official start of the game.

"First of all, let's talk about the lineup of the home team Manchester United, No. 1 van der Sar; defender No. 22 O'Shea, No. 15 Vidic, No. 23 Evans, No. 3 Evra; midfielder No. 16 Carrick, No. 24 Fletcher, No. 18 Scholes; front midfield No. 7 C-Ronaldo, No. 10 Rooney; front line No. 22 Li Yu!"

"Manchester United has changed a new position of 4-3-2-1, which put our Chinese Li Yu on the front line, and the second echelon has arranged C Ronaldo and Rooney to partner. This is completely a variant version of Manchester United's Trident attack combination at the beginning of the season. How will it change? Ferguson added it. What kind of instructions did we get to see in the game!"

"The visiting team Porto, goalkeeper No. 1 Helton; guard line No. 21 Sapunaru, No. 14 Rolando, No. 2 Alves, No. 28 Sissuo; midfielder No. 8 Lucho. Gonzalez, No. 25 Fernando, No. 16 Merelles; front line No. 9 risandro. Lopez, No. 12 Jourke, 10-Christian. Rodriguez!"

"It is said that there is no weak team in the UEFA Champions League, and it is recognized by the media as the weakest of the top 8 Porto. Now let's take a look at his lineup and find a problem. This Portuguese super giant is not weak in midfield strength at all. The Hork on the front line is also the top shooter. Who will die today? It's really hard to say. Porto has an intention that we can see from the list. Today, the Portuguese giants do not plan to fight for an away goal at Manchester United's home Old Trafford to complete the task. The configuration of three forward players is to fight against Old Trafford and Manchester United. Ah!"

Huang Jianxiang took over Zhang Luzhang's guidance and immediately added: "The British media analyzed a lot before the game and set the biggest weakness of Manchester United in this game on the back line. Now it seems that the British media is more like a scout in Porto. They submitted a detailed pre-match report to the visiting team before the game!"

The three-person talk is finally almost done, and the captains of the two teams have finished guessing, and the game is about to begin.

Li Yu stood in the middle circle and looked up at the stands of Old Trafford, where there was already a red sea. The Old Trafford Stadium was full, and the whole stadium was like a surging red wave with a loud noise. Although the game had not yet begun, the fans had already enjoyed the game.

Rooney stabbed Li Yu. Li Yu turned her head and looked over. It turned out that the players on the other side of Porto were also ready, and the game was just a whistle from the referee.

Porto player Li Yu is not very familiar with it. He only knew the names of several players at the preparatory meeting before the game. These are some people worth noting, such as No. 16 Merelles in the midfielder and Jourke on the front line.

Li Yu has not yet tasted the taste of standing on the top of Europe. Now these players in front of him are his first difficulties on his way to the last cup!

Money!

Honor!

** surging!

In this way, it's worth this life!

This is the definition of this game given by Ferguson in the room of Manchester United.

After saying this, Ferguson stared at everyone with a serious expression, "I don't think I need to talk about the importance of this game."

He didn't wait for the players to answer, because there was no need to answer at all. "I only have one request for this game. It's very simple - take this game, score as many goals as possible, and try not to lose goals!"

The team members looked at each other in con'ssment. The boss's requirement is really 'simple'!!!

Li Rui took a deep breath, looked at the turf under his feet, kicked it, and then looked up at the opposite side. Opposite him was Porto's starting striker Jourke today.

Last season, Li Yu followed Everton to the UEFA Cup final, which was the first time he won the last laurel of the European championship. He always remembered it. At this moment, when he stood in the quarter-finals of the Champions League again, Li Yu was really a little excited. He forced himself not to think so much and concentrate on it. Go to the game.

Li Yu hasn't been like this in the final of the UEFA Cup, but this time in the knockout match of the UEFA Cup, he can't control himself. This is the strongest event in Europe and the arena leading to glory.

Now, the only thing to do is to play well and help the team defeat the opponent!!

For the first time to participate in the Champions League, Li Yu wants the Big Ear Cup, because he is a Manchester United club player at this moment!

With a whistle from Italian referee Nzori, the game began.

"Fans and friends, the game has finally started. Let's take a look at Manchester United's performance in the game. Of course, we will definitely look forward to our Chinese player Li Yu to score a goal. Our Chinese players will participate in the Champions League. With Manchester United's promotion to Li Yu's journey to the Champions League will continue. This is a brand-brand of Chinese football players. New record.

"In 2007, Sun Xiang played twice on behalf of Eindhoven in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Dong Fangzhuo also played in the group stage in Manchester United, but neither of them had the opportunity to score in the game, not to mention the goal. Li Yu not only scored in the Champions League, but also a strong competitor of the golden boots. This is all The historical records of Chinese people, let's witness the great records of Chinese Li Yu in the Champions League.

After a passionate background introduction of Su Dong, there was a shocking scene of losing the ball in the game.

Manchester United conceded the goal, and it was also an assist gift from their own players to their opponents.

C- Ronaldo's backcourt pass was stolen, Lucio González made a cross from the right, Evans's relief was sent to Christian Rodriguez's feet, and the Uruguayan international broke through Evans and shot into the far corner on the right edge of the penalty area.

Before Li Yu touched the ball, Manchester United had fallen behind by one goal. What Ferguson emphasized before the game turned into empty talk soon after the opening. Manchester United almost gave Porto a valuable away goal.

At this time, Ferguson had already rushed to the sidelines and kept roaring. The old man must be very dissatisfied with the scene that had just appeared.

Manchester United conceded a goal so early, which suddenly disrupted Ferguson's satisfactory calculation. Now that Manchester United is behind, he must make a choice immediately, take the initiative to attack, and strive to equalize the score quickly!

Ferguson, who calmed down immediately, shouted Vidic's name and kept telling the captain on the field with gestures. Attack, impact, anyway, that's what the Lord's gesture means. There is no other choice, attack!

In the next few minutes, Manchester United began to let the opponent rush over, but the TV picture did not show the scene of Manchester United's crazy and oppressive attack in the past, making the opponent Porto powerless.

Most of Manchester United's players seem to move slower than the Porto players. Tired, which is exposed in the game screen. Tired Manchester United no longer has the ability to fully control the game!

Such a scene made everyone start to worry. Although the Manchester United fans at the scene were also worried, they did not watch. They were supporting the Manchester United they loved and following in their own way. The continuous singing from the stands was more like the sound of drums that inspired Manchester United players to fight on the field.

After a few minutes, the Porto team stabilized its position and took advantage of their physical strength, and the Portuguese team also began to wait for an opportunity to attack.

As the core of Porto's organization, Merelles showed a good state in this game. After receiving Gonzalez's pass in the middle circle, he began to **. Relying on the perfect combination of speed and technology, he tore through the middle defense of Manchester United all the way, and then pretended to shoot in front of the penalty area, but it was clever. He divided the football to Rodriguez.

Rodriguez took the opportunity to pull, suddenly in the penalty area, and then got up and hit the goal. Vidić came up for the first time. A fallen tackle shoveled the football to the side, but Rodriguez took the opportunity to fall to the ground, and then sat on the turf and signaled to the referee that he wanted the ball.

Italy's referee Rizzoli whistled, but it was not the penalty Rodriguez wanted, but Rodriguez to make a fake fall, and Rizzoli also gave Rodriguez a verbal warning.

Rodriguez's fake fall made Vidic angry. He bent down and shouted at Rodriguez, "Kid, I warn you! Don't perform here!"

Rodriguez looked back at Vidic without showing any weakness, and then walked back in agrily.

Manchester United fans were very angry about Rodriguez's attempt to fake the penalty, and the boos sounded harshly. In the following game, as long as Rodriguez took the ball, it was a shocking boo.

In the 20th minute of the game, Scholes passed a straight ball, and Li Yu finally waited for a good opportunity to attack and quickly chased the football.

Porto players have always attached great importance to Li Yu's defense. Gonzalez's defense is in place. He rushed up and grabbed Li Yu in front of him. He tackled the ball viciously. He could see the dark green light under the light of Gatu's spike floodlight. Li Yu quickly jumped up. If it hadn't been for the fast-eyed, it was likely that When the team is facing a multi-line championship, he doesn't want to get hurt.

However, after the football was shoveled by Gonzalez, he jumped over. The football hit Li Yu's leg and popped up the sideline. The Porto team got the out-of-bounds ball!

After the tackle, Gonzalez got up and didn't even have a friendly gesture. He stared at Li Yu fiercely, and then went to the side of the court to throw the sideline ball. When he walked past Li Yu, he hit Li Yu with his shoulder.

Argentina has exhausted its means to make Manchester United's most threatening player in this game lose the state of the game. What is the best way to get his emotions out of control!

In the face of his opponent's provocation, Li Yu immediately changed his face and his heart was angry. He really wanted to reply to the Argentines. However, at the impulsive moment, Li Yu narrowly resisted it. He knew that Gonzalez was not the kind of brave and resourceful guy. In fact, he was a quite excellent and smart guy. Or cunning, this is obviously to provoke Li Yu.

Li Yu suppressed her anger, gave Gonzalez a look, turned her head and spit, "Idiot!"

Although Gonzalez didn't know what Li Yu was saying, it was not a good thing to say, and the saliva was as disgusting as spitting on his face.

Slow motion constantly replayed the hidden conflict between the two just now, and the Old Trafford Stadium suddenly booed.

Seeing this scene, Ferguson was also vigilant. It seems that the Porto team deliberately did it and intended to provoke Li Yu. But now it seems that Li Yu has nothing to do, but the Porto player seems to be constantly complaining to the referee Rizzoli. The boy's football wisdom on the field seems to be He also grew up and was not provoked by the opponent's provocation. Instead, he made the opponent lose control of his emotions in his own way. This is a good situation.

Porto's sideline ball, Gonzalez throws the football to Merelles, who took the ball forward. After advancing the ball for a while, he divided the ball to Fernando. Fernando and Horke made a wall-to-to-wall cooperation and took a step forward and looked at the situation in the penalty area. What's more, I suddenly got up and passed on!

This pass was very beautiful. It bypassed Manchester United's back line and passed into the penalty area.

Rodriguez rushed to the top of the front of Vidic!

Van der Sar struggled to hold the ball out.

"It's too dangerous! Porto's attack today is very smooth, which makes it difficult for Manchester United to defend!" Su Dong exclaimed loudly that Manchester United is a little dangerous today.

The Porto team got a corner kick, and Merelles took the corner kick. The quality of this corner kick was average. Vidic jumped to the ball. He pushed the football out of the penalty area, and Manchester United immediately formed a chance to counterattack.

Fletcher gave the ball to Ronaldo C on the left. Today, the Portuguese did not have a fixed position on the two sides. Today, both sides of Manchester United were handed over to him. Porto retreated completely, but the two sides still exposed a huge gap. A series of attacking players on the field of the Porto team were a little forgetful. So, the corner kick was a little too big just now.

Ronaldo C's speed was very fast. He broke through along the side road with the ball. Gonzalez caught up to intercept him. C Ronaldo's dexterous fake action then accelerated and erased from Gonzalez's side.

The sky over the Old Trafford Stadium is thunderous. The best players of Manchester United today seem to be the two attacking players, C Ronaldo and Li Yu.

As soon as Ronaldo, who broke through Gonzalez, wanted to continue to push forward, he was shoveled to the ground by Merelles, who returned to the defense, but the football shoveled to the feet of Scholes on the other side. The referee Rizzoli raised his hands flat, signaled that the attack was favorable and the game continued!

Speed is not a characteristic of Scholes. He did not carry the ball, but directly passed the ball diagonally to Li Yu.

Li Yu was chasing the ball directly. Then he accelerated and directly shook the opponent's full-back Sapnaru who intercepted at speed, but the angle of his shot was too small. It seemed impossible to shoot directly.

Then there was a sudden stop and he was about to cut the penalty area in the penalty area. However, the supplementary Sisoko quickly came up. Li Yu pulled the football horizontally, and then passed it to the ball. The ball was wiped from Sisoko's cheek and rotated towards the penalty area!!

Li Yu actually chose to pass the ball at this time. Who did she give it to?

Who else can there be? Please don't forget that there is also a shooter at the start today. I haven't seen him before, which doesn't mean that he didn't play in the game. After Li Yu attracted most of the defensive attention, he posted the ball!

Now it's up to Rooney's performance. The Manchester United fans have already stood up and watched this Manchester United attack nervously...