"Lee gets the ball again! Now Sheffield United can only count on their top scorer. Lee's personal ability is undoubtedly the strongest in the Sheffield United team. Manchester United's current backcourt players have almost no way to deal with Lee. Sir Alex Ferguson

Will Park be withdrawn to the backcourt to strengthen defense?"

"But if Park retreats, Sheffield United's organizational point can be reactivated. Danny (Drinkwater) is already relying on running to provide support to Lee as much as possible. I don't think this is a good idea.

, maybe Manchester United should not think about defense. As long as they continue to attack, they will have a chance to break Sheffield United's goal again. The best defense is to attack!"

Sky Sports commentators and special guests were discussing Ferguson's next tactical adjustments, and Ferguson quickly gave his response on the sidelines.

"Press back! Seize the ball, don't stop attacking, don't give them a chance to breathe!"

Ferguson asked Manchester United players to run and continue attacking!

Speed ​​looked at Ferguson, who just turned his head at this time. The two looked at each other, and then immediately looked at the field.

A stubborn old man from Scotland and a middle-aged tough guy from Wales all made the same decision at this moment in Manchester, England.

attack!

If one can't guard the wing and the other can't guard the center, then each will fight his own way and continue attacking until one side falls completely!

After receiving Ferguson's instructions, Manchester United's players also screamed and frantically competed with Sheffield United for the ball in the midfield.

Except for Rooney who was still in front and did not come back, Nani, Anderson and Park Ji-sung all returned to their own half to grab the ball.

Players from both sides were tit-for-tat. When Li Mo encountered a double-team, he tried his best to pass the ball to Medel. Medel was also a small tank and was very stable with the ball.

But Nani, who was chasing after him, didn't say anything and directly put Medel down on the wing. The referee naturally called a foul, but he had no intention of playing a card.

Medel was instantly angry. When Li Mo saw this, he quickly ran over to hug the impulsive Medel. After handing Medel to Vardy, Li Mo went to the referee with his hands behind his back and started to complain, trying to put pressure on the referee and tactfully

Express dissatisfaction with this level of whistleblowing.

Manchester United was not to be outdone. Evra stepped forward to explain Nani's actions to the referee. Medel was cursing on the side. Fletcher stepped forward and pushed Medel. The players from both sides immediately confronted each other, and they were so scared.

The referee quickly blew the whistle like crazy!

"The smell of gunpowder is coming! Li Mo stopped Anderson and Evra with one hand! Oh oh oh! The referee is here! Yellow card! Fletcher got a yellow card! Fortunately, Medel didn't do anything just now, or said thank you

The Philippine Federation stopped it in time, otherwise Medel might not have been able to escape!"

A yellow card from the referee instantly calmed down the players on both sides. Because Fletcher had just taken action, it was hard to complain to the referee. The referee also got angry at this time and called Li Mo and Evra directly.

Arrived to the side.

"Listen, I don't want to see this kind of thing again. If there is another conflict on the field, whoever does it will get out! You take care of your team members, do you understand?"

Li Mo and Evra looked at each other. At this time, no one mentioned the penalty scale anymore. Naturally, they promised the referee first to ensure that this kind of thing would not happen again.

The incident disappeared without a trace, causing countless neutral fans to cry out that it was a pity that large-scale fights had not been seen on the stadium for a long time. Although fights are indeed bad, the fans who watched the excitement always felt that it was too little.

Got something.

The two teams resumed the battle, and Park Ji-sung really retreated to the backcourt this time, assisting Manchester United's double midfielders to interfere with Sheffield United's midfield attack.

On the Sheffield United side, Drinkwater was finally able to organize the team's offense well, and he took advantage of Manchester United's midfield and half-court rib space to hit hard.

But there was not much time in the first half, and after the fuss just now, after the two teams attacked for several rounds, the referee directly blew the half-time whistle. Manchester United players and Sheffield United players

The players all walked off the field panting.

This kind of offensive battle, coupled with the crazy strangulation in the midfield and on the wings, caused the players on both sides to consume a lot of physical energy. However, Sheffield United has mostly young people and their physical recovery is faster, which makes Manchester United very uncomfortable.

, many of the backcourt players in their team are elderly, and they may not last until the end of a game of this intensity.

Ferguson had a headache. Sheffield United's style of play was purely to force Manchester United to run like them. The key is that Manchester United was too uncomfortable to be robbed, unable to control the field and unable to slow down the rhythm.

It's okay to say that in the opening stage, Sheffield United's frontcourt players were pressing like crazy, especially Medel, who ran without hesitation, like a mad dog, and disturbed the Manchester United midfielder alone.

The shortcoming of not having a playmaker in the middle was infinitely magnified at this moment. After thinking about it, Ferguson could only withdraw Rooney. The midfielder must have a stable point to get the ball, and the tactics must be changed in the second half.

On the other side, in the Sheffield United dressing room.

Li Mo lowered his head slightly and wiped the sweat from his face.

In the first half, he kept fighting for the top in the Manchester United half, taking the ball to launch an attack, and then retreated to take the ball to attack Manchester United's midfielder combination. He did the work of almost three people by himself, which was really tiring.

Medel, who was sitting next to him, wasn't much better. He didn't want to say anything at the moment. He was leaning against the wall, holding a bottle of sports drink with only one sip left in his hand. His eyes were closed and his chest was heaving.

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The rest of the Sheffield United players were also soaked with sweat. They took off their jerseys and silently drank water and ate bananas, which made Speed ​​feel distressed.

If there is a gap in strength, we can only rely on physical exertion to fight for an equalizer. There is still one less point to get the ball in the midfield, otherwise it would not make the players so uncomfortable.

But the tactical changes that needed to be made still had to be made, so Speed ​​asked the players to sit down and look at his tactical board without standing up.

If you want to equalize the score, you have to rely on Li Mo in the second half, and now Manchester United has increased the defensive intensity in the middle. It is too difficult for Li Mo to rush alone, so we can only increase our support for Li Mo.

"To press, we have no other choice. The wing, the two-point response and support must all keep up!"

When Li Mo heard this, he felt that Speed ​​was a little too risky, and couldn't help but said: "But in this case, Manchester United's opportunities will also be greatly increased. Isn't it a little too risky?"

Drinkwater also nodded. He stood in the backcourt and could clearly see the whole situation. Manchester United's wing advance was too fast, and Ferguson may have to make substitutions in the second half. You know, Manchester United's substitute

Valencia and Giggs were also sitting at the table!

I really can only be glad that Ashley Young is out due to injury today, otherwise Ashley Young's state in the previous rounds would have destroyed the already exhausted Sheffield United right wing after he came on the field.

"If we want to score goals as soon as possible, we can only take this risk. I have confidence in you!"

Speed ​​tried to be optimistic, but the Sheffield United players knew in their hearts that they should go out and play in the second half. If they can score, they will score one by one. There are too many people in Manchester United who can replace them. Look at the people sitting on the Manchester United bench.

Those people.

Giggs, Valencia, Hernandez, Welbeck, Michael Owen, Vidic.

On their side, they are the only ones who can play. Do you expect a few veterans on the bench or Ched Evans to come up and equalize the score? You have to resist even if you can't.

Li Mo didn't know what to say and could only cheer up his teammates one by one.

When halftime came, Speed ​​replaced Montgomery with Matic again, and Li Mo was the first to walk out of the locker room wearing the captain's armband.

The players on Manchester United's side seemed to be in a good mood after making adjustments in the midfield.

Although they also risked being breached by Sheffield United in the middle, their wing advantage was too great. Rooney covered his mouth and exchanged words with Michael Owen, which made Li Mo's heart sink.

It seems that Rooney is about to retreat. With Rooney's control, Manchester United's center can slow down the pace as much as possible. If they want to rush to the wing, they can delay.

It’s getting worse.

At the beginning of the second half, Ferguson replaced Evans with Valencia, and replaced Fletcher with Michael Owen, who was carrying a yellow card.

Park Ji-sung dropped back into the backcourt to partner with Carrick as a defensive midfielder, while Rooney dropped back into the attacking midfielder position.

Now, Manchester United's right wing has also been given wings, and with Rooney taking the ball, Manchester United's midfielder is more stable in controlling the ball.

The Sheffield United players had no other choice but to continue to press throughout the game and attack as a group once they got the ball.

After receiving support, Li Mo used his ball-taking ability to continue to attack Manchester United's backcourt defense.

Manchester United's side was also deadlocked. With several midfielders' full defense and Jones' desperate blocking and interception, Li Mo's several shots did not threaten Lindegaard.

Once the ball was won, Manchester United's two wingers, Valencia and Nani, tried their best to intervene. Rooney did not hesitate after taking the ball, and he was very ecstatic with a long pass. Sheffield United only had

Maybe they were exhausted, so the two fullbacks ran back to defend with all their strength.

But just relying on the defense of the two or three players behind, plus luck, it will be more and more difficult to defend once, twice, and the third and fourth times.

In the 72nd minute of the second half, when Sheffield United was still trying to equalize the score, Manchester United once again launched a quick side counterattack.

After Owen retreated and brought out Matic, Valencia successfully connected. After receiving Anderson's pass, he took a step outside the right side of the Sheffield United penalty area and directly swept the ball to the top of the penalty area.

Rooney, who followed up, shook off Drinkwater's counterattack and pushed the ball decisively, leaving Given with no time to save!

Manchester United won another victory. After scoring, Rooney raised his arms and shouted at the corner flag, earning the admiration and cheers of the entire Old Trafford.

The Sheffield United players stood helplessly, looking at the scene in front of them. Even though they were prepared in advance, they still felt unwilling.

At this point in time, Manchester United scored again, almost killing the game completely.

Sheffield United's main players have been working hard but they don't have much physical strength anymore.

Li Mo pursed his lips and looked at the celebrating Manchester United players. He did not put his hands on his hips, but clenched his fists.

He must keep this bitter feeling of powerlessness firmly in mind and be alert to himself at all times.

One day, he will lead his teammates to defeat Manchester United head-on and defeat every opponent he encounters.

By then, he will win everything!
Chapter completed!