Chapter 162 Seize the Opportunity
After the opening of the second half, Manchester United's sudden change of tactics immediately received a certain effect.
The Central Army also wanted to use the same defensive strategy to deal with Li Yu in the first half, but suddenly even Li Yu could not be found, and it was impossible for the two central defenders to follow Li Yu to defend on the right.
Just as the home players were still hesitating about how to make targeted defense, Nani got the opportunity to shoot on the front line.
Nani passed an extremely beautiful disk in the middle, and after directly breaking into the penalty area, he inexplicably staged the anti-aircraft gun again.
"What the hell!" Nani knew that his shot would be ridiculous after the ball came out.
Of course, the Russian fans in the stands will not let go of the opportunity to laugh at their opponents. When the ball flew to the stands, the home fans began to laugh at Nani.
Ferguson is really helpless. If he has a chance to shoot, he forgets to bring his shooting boots. Maybe Manchester United No. 9 with shooting boots didn't get a chance to shoot.
Now let's see if Li Yu has a chance to change his position and come back.
Li Yu was extremely active on the right side of Nani. Berezusky, the left guard of the Central Army, could not stop him at all. In the second half, it took less than 5 minutes. Berezusky had no temper at all by Li Yu. If you want to stop Li Yu by conventional means, you don't have to think about it.
Ferguson also looked anxious. The side road was more active, but it was still not Li Yu's turn to shoot. He rushed to the sidelines, with his hands in circles.
If you are not careful, you can't see what the old man is doing at all, but Li Yu noticed the special meaning behind Ferguson's action, which is a reminder to change back to the middle.
Suddenly, Li Yu began to run into the middle road. Nani also understood Li Yu's intention in an instant, which was a direct pass to hit the defensive ribs of the Central Army.
"Beautiful pass. It seems that this Portuguese is still more used to passing the ball. It's really difficult for him to shoot!" While praising Nani's passing, the commentator of Eurosport did not forget to make fun of the Portuguese's poor shooting performance.
It was found that Li Yu's rapid internal cut, and the two central defenders of the Central Army, Berezusky and Ignasević, quickly rushed to Li Yu. Many TV viewers would wonder why there were two Berezusky on the rear defense of the Central Army. It was not the commentator's mistake, but the Central Army's defense line and the former Like Manchester United, it has a defensive line formed by two brothers.
It's just that the two brothers of the Central Army, one is a full-back and the other is a central defender.
Now the central defender V-Berrezuski, one of the two brothers, has rushed over and directly hit Li Yu with his shoulder. Manchester United's No. 9 immediately staddled and almost lost control of the ball, and one of the two central defenders, Ignašević, took advantage of the opportunity to steal. Obviously, such a defensive strategy had been arranged before the game. The two central defenders have a clear division of labor and are not panicked, forming a double ghost patting on Li Yu.
Li Yu feels that there is no possibility of breaking through. Now there is no chance to shoot!
When his body was still tilted to the right, his left foot was already out.
"Oh, my God, under such circumstances, Manchester United's No. 9 can still shoot. What kind of body is this, what kind of control and balance!" In fact, the commentator's meaning is to put some gold on Manchester United No. 9's face. No matter how you look at it, it's a little too much to ask for accuracy for the shot in this situation.
But in fact, the hasty shot is extremely tricky, not as the commentator imagined.
Akinfeyev, the goalkeeper of the Central Army, did not dare to be careless. He judged the way, quickly moved a step horizontally, and flew out with his right foot.
Li Yuyi knew that the ball was useless as soon as the goalkeeper's movements. If the goalkeeper was a little careless or inattentive, there might be some hope. At this time, he also lost his center of gravity and fell sideways on the court.
"It's worthy of being the No. 9 of Manchester United. It's the most efficient front-line killer in European football today. Looking at the accuracy of other people's shots, I swear that if it hadn't been for the timely response of the central army's central defender combination and didn't let Li calmly get up, then it's really hard to say! It's really horrible. Manchester United has never been short of front-line killers, but whether it is Van Nistelrooy, who is called the king of the small penalty area, or the former York and Cole, they absolutely do not have such skills. The Central Army maintains enough defensive strength against Manchester United No. 9 at all times, which is definitely a helpless way!"
A large paragraph of the commentator's commentary is more shocking. In such a situation, there can still be such a danger. Li Yu is proud enough. I really don't know how this boy trained. At this moment, he can't help but think of the rumors from the British media a long time ago that Li Yu will mysterious Chinese kung fu. It is rare. It's all true, and only this explanation can make what happens in front of you reasonable.
At the same time, the commentator is also a little lucky. Fortunately, Chinese kung fu masters don't seem to be interested in playing football, otherwise Huaxia is definitely a football team of Niu XX.
I have to say that this commentator is a little too rich in association. Obviously, his understanding of China only stays in the propaganda of foreign countries.
Just as the commentator was thinking, the Central Army had completed two attacks, and Nicid's shot outside the penalty area was directly confiscated by Van der Sar. A minute later, an anti-aircraft gun also came from the outside of Sebellas.
The game is very fierce, but so far, the shooting skills of the players of the two teams are really not flattering. The anti-aircraft guns have appeared one after another. If it makes sense that Manchester United players are not adapted to the artificial lawn of Lujniki Stadium, the CSKA players at home are also the same, which is a little puzzling.
Look at the head coach of the Central Army Ramos, who is shouting outside the court, and you will know that the Spaniards are furious. Fortunately, the two teams are still in a draw. If the Russians fall behind, the Spanish coach will have to demonstrate to his players on the spot. What is a shot, but the water bottle on the sidelines at this time But it was a disaster. The Spaniard had a big foot and splashed everywhere. Fortunately, the old man of Manchester United did not stand on the sidelines, otherwise he would have to splash water all over.
The fourth official, whether you are in a hurry or not, such an action is obviously excessive. He also quickly fulfilled his accusations. During the gap of the game, he notified the referee, and the referee immediately ran to the coach's seat of the home team.
Ramos didn't look at the yellow card presented by the referee at all. In his eyes, it was as if the yellow card in front of him and the referee on duty were transparent.
Ferguson did not have time to watch his opponent's jokes at this time, and Owen was assigned by him to warm up.
The old man began to strengthen his attack power, but Ramos was not the only one who was dissatisfied with the draw, and the Manchester United boss was also unwilling.
Soon, Owen replaced Scholes and appeared on the front line. At the same time, Li Yu also returned to the front line position.
Then Ramos was busy on the sidelines again, and he was directing the defensive players to make corresponding changes.
"Compared with Ferguson, Ramos still looks immature! The old coach made a move, and he could only deal with it passively. In this way, the Central Army has fallen behind Manchester United tactically. He could not take the initiative at home, but was led by his opponent. I began to be a little unoptimistic about the home team's next game!"
The commentator is very pertinent and well analyzed.
In the following game, Manchester United took full control of the game, whether it was ball control or attack.
The Manchester United fans in the away game are in high spirits. Hundreds of people shouted loudly, making the momentum no weaker than that of tens of thousands of home fans at home.
The fans broke out, and the Manchester United players on the court heard the familiar cheering, and the more they played, the more energetic they became.
Ramos finally reacted, and Mamayev replaced Shnikov, but unfortunately, such a substitution can't play much role at all. It's meaningless that the new players are more physical, but the defensive area is very focused and there is no change.
Ferguson is there, and the game has been put under his control. Next, it depends on whether the young men on the field can seize the opportunity.
After all, the goal will come. The goal finally appeared in the 76th minute. The person who scored was Li Yu. There was no mistake in the expert analysis before the game. The key to Manchester United's away victory is the performance of No. 9, and it doesn't need too much. One or two is enough.
It turns out that Li Yu's few shots have indeed opened the door to the Russian team for Manchester United.
Gary Neville launched an attack on the right side of the backcourt, with an accurate long pass, which was accurately handed over to the feet of Nani at the far end. However, Portugal did not hesitate at all after getting the ball. He picked a light pass. Li Yuli fought against Ignašević's header and turned around and ran away. Ignacevic turned around for a time. It was found that Manchester United's No. 9 was completely out of his defensive radius. Valencia touched the ball before A-Belevsky. The Ecuadorian wing did not shoot. Although it was not long in Manchester United, all Manchester United teammates clearly knew that the Ecuadorian player's desire to assist. It is obviously greater than the idea of scoring a goal.
After being so simple to hit the wall, Li Yu has formed a single opportunity. Li Yu's best opportunity in this game. Of course, Manchester United No. 9 will not shoot hastily. Before taking the ball, he observed the position of the Central Army goalkeeper Akinfeyev. Akinfeyev did not attack, and Li Yu smiled. Did he laugh at such a critical moment?
Yes, at the moment he shot, Li Yu was smiling in the camera's lens.
But the loud noise that followed explained why Manchester United's striker smiled in front of the shot. This was definitely not a contemptuous smile. He had foreseen what would happen next.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! No. 9, No. 9 Li again. Recently, when I heard the sound of goals, most of them had something to do with him. The era of Manchester United No. 9 is coming. The glory of No. 7 is gradually fading away. The legend of No. 9 has just been staged. God, what a terrible shooting power, that loud noise even made the Central Army goalkeeper Akinfeyev down. The knowledge trembled. Yes, if it were me. When I heard this loud noise so close, I always felt that I must run away first. Obviously, it was impossible for him to run away from Akinfeyev's duty, but there was no reaction at all, which explained everything. This Russian country was completely defeated! I really don't know if it will leave any psychological shadow!" The commentator of Eurosport can really say that even the psychological shadow is associated. Why don't you talk about post-war phobia and talk about Li Yu's shot!
Li Yu, who was aggrieved for the whole game, finally found the long-lost pleasure at this moment. There was nothing more refreshing than the feeling of scoring after shooting. He roared and pushed away the teammates who came to celebrate. Li Yu ran to the stands of the visiting Manchester United fans and made a very uplifting hand. Potential, "WOWOWO... WU!"
This gesture must be familiar to everyone. After Manchester United won the trophy, such a scene often happens when players hold the trophy and interact with the fans.
The fans were extremely cooperative. With Li Yu's gestures and voice, they shouted neatly: "ManchesterUnited!"
The Russian fans at home can hate Li Yu to the bone. What kind of plane is driving? What's wrong with winning the championship? Or are we Chinese cabbages? It's too arrogant. Shh him, boo him desperately.
The Lujniki Stadium is lively enough. In the following games, this kind of lively scene is still being staged. As long as Li Yu takes the ball, the home fans' boo immediately sound. You don't have any discussion.
Li Yu really didn't think so much at that time. In the United Kingdom, the media was upset, and the game was not so smooth. There were not many opportunities. After the goal was scored, she just wanted to vent. Now it was good, and she was finally connected with the home fans.
However, it's not a big deal. I booed and booed as if I peed the child, but as soon as Li Yu thought so, a feeling of pee suddenly appeared. She stopped quickly and cheered as before...
In the following game, the game between the two teams became increasingly hot, and Anderson's free kick was punched out by Akinfeyev. Soon after, Anderson was plotted to have a nosebleed by Krasic, and Owen Road's volley ended with a kick.
In the 81st minute, Nani passed the ball, and Owen jumped up and hit the top. If Li Yu was in this position, the ball may be scored.
In the 82nd minute, after Valencia, Li Yu and Nani continuously hit the wall, Ecuador's shot from 17 yards from the wing and hit the crossbar and popped out. The shooting is really not the strength of Ecuadorians. It is so far from the goal. It should be said that the chance of the middle post is obviously less than the chance of entering the net.
But in the next minute, Li Yu's shot outside the penalty area was also slightly higher than the goal frame. It turned out that Manchester United No. 9 was not within the goal frame, but this also explained another problem. After all, Li Yu is still a human being. He is not a god. If he enters with one shot, it is estimated that football will not be played with Manchester United No. 9. .
After that, Fabio was carried off the field by a stretcher due to injury. In the 90th minute, Anderson's shot on the right side of the penalty area slightly missed the left post. In the last extra time, Carrick's long-range shot was confiscated by Akinfeyev.
In the end, Manchester United defeated the Central Army 1-0 at Lujniki Stadium and maintained a complete victory in the Champions League, ranking first in the group with 9 points.
In Russia's away challenge to CSKA Moscow, Manchester United won the opponent with Li Yu's golden goal, but for Ferguson's team, getting 3 points in the most economical way is undoubtedly the most satisfactory result.
After this battle, Manchester United tied Ajax's unbeaten record of 14 away games in the UEFA Champions League, and Ferguson was very happy that his disciples had completed this "great career." We should be proud of this. It's not easy to leave Europe to play this away game. In the past few years, we have been to some well-equipped venues.
Ferguson mentioned the key to winning the away game: "Mature - this is the greatest strength of the expedition. I believe everyone saw it tonight. We showed good patience in the game and grabbed the ball, which is the key factor."
The home of the Central Army is an artificial turf court, which is undoubtedly a great challenge for Manchester United players who are used to natural turf. Ferguson praised his disciples for their adaptability. A good player can always maintain a high level of attention to football - this is the most important thing. They did it, so I think they did a good job. Of course, our No. 9 was able to finally grasp once in one of the few shooting opportunities and bring three points to the team, which makes me very satisfied.
"We want to launch a fierce offensive in the middle of the midfield, not the side. I feel that if we can enter these areas, the sideline players can play better. This effect will soon appear, but the final result did not come true. This is football. We had several good opportunities in the second half. I'm glad that Li Yu scored such a key goal.
Brazilian youngster Fabio made his first left-back in this game, and his performance was amazing, but he left early due to injury at the end of the game. A reporter asked about his injury, and Ferguson said it was not a big problem. His performance is excellent. He is definitely top among the 18-year-old players of the same age. He just has a little cramps and has no problem at all.
Ferguson deliberately avoided Li Yu's intention to score a key goal after the game. Now the old man is also aware of the seriousness of a problem. Li Yu has become a key figure in whether Manchester United can score in the game. At this time, there is no need to say too much, but to dilute it as much as possible. Li Yu for Manchester The importance of the union.
The old man has to consider a two-sided problem. Without Li Yu, can this Manchester United team still score a beautiful goal? The old man has been emphasizing the whole in the Manchester United club, but now there is a person in the whole who has gradually left the whole. It does not mean that Li Yu has left the team's overall tactics, but also For the team as a whole, Li Yu's personal ability is becoming more and more important, and other players can no longer be replaced. Once there is a problem, the whole is likely to have a big problem!
Returning to the UK, Ferguson urgently needs to solve this problem that he suddenly realized.