After Manchester United made adjustments after conceding the goal, it became difficult for Millwall to score goals through long passes. As long as top teams do not have major flaws of their own, they can usually quickly make up for their flaws after suffering a loss.
, a pit, refuse to fall into it twice.
There was a scene on the field that made the commentator dumbfounded.
Millwall and Manchester United both have four defenders and a defensive midfielder very far back. It seems that the third line should be out of touch. However, both teams failed to invest too much force in the defense of the midfield B2B area. This resulted in a successful defense.
Basic pressure.
There is no way, Millwall is missing Nedved, a player who can have a huge impact in the midfield when retreating to defend. Manchester United is afraid of pressing into the space behind Millwall, and the speed of Henry and Larsson
, not to mention giving them space on the wing, but also space in the middle. The threat created by cutting inside is simply chilling.
"Andy, did you notice that there was a huge contrast between today's game and expectations? Millwall didn't play like Millwall, and Manchester United didn't play like the Manchester United we remember."
"Martin, when such a situation occurs, it can be understood that the two sides have made sufficient preparations to restrict each other. Because restrictions have been strengthened, the way of playing on the field must change."
"In an environment where both parties are uncomfortable, who do you think will be more adaptable?"
"It's hard to say. Football only judges heroes based on victory or defeat, and the team with an absolute advantage may eventually lose the game. But I think Manchester United's situation is getting worse little by little."
"Why?"
"In the first half of the game, Manchester United was obviously carefully prepared. They played a smooth and effective 45-minute game. It was a game they were prepared for and followed the expected rhythm. But in the second half, in order to limit Millwall's changes,
They were forced to make changes. It can be seen from Keane's position. Beckham is also very embarrassed now. Manchester United has to make changes.
Adjust and re-adapt. Try to continue to restrict Millwall. In this process, they are passive. They have changed from taking the initiative to control the rhythm and situation of the game to being passive. So I say that their situation is deteriorating and Millwall got a goal back.
With the momentum high, will Hall have any other tricks? We don’t know, but if there is, I think Manchester United’s situation will be even worse.”
The scene on the field was intense, but it was difficult for the two teams to create any threatening opportunities. On some slightly better opportunities, the goalkeepers of the two teams were not tested too much.
Keller went through a period of adaptation and adjusted to his poor state after suddenly appearing in the first half.
Beckham started in the right midfielder position in order to limit Ronaldinho's performance. The effect was very good in the first half, but in the second half, his position was a bit idle. Although Henry is a left winger, he does not dominate this side.
It was through cutting inside and running to the middle to create a threat. Beckham was often thrown away while running, and the defense was ineffective, so he could only attack again, but he did not dare to lose his position too seriously, and instead strengthened the opposition.
Ronaldinho moved to the middle to defend.
Ronaldinho moved to the middle in the second half. After the team's defense improved, his threat began to show. Even if Beckham still came to press him, the effect was completely different from the first half. In the first half, Beckham could let Ronaldinho play.
Ronaldo went down to the bottom and focused on blocking the inside. In the second half, Ronaldinho moved in a large area of the midfield, and there were spaces on the left and right sides of Beckham. How would Ronaldinho choose? It was difficult to predict, so scenes of Beckham being penetrated head-on frequently occurred.
Ferguson's face became more and more solemn on the sidelines.
Millwall's adjustments in the second half seem to be a series of tricks!
Keane took it back to prevent Millwall from playing a long pass. As a result, the defensive intensity of the midfield dropped. Ronaldinho took advantage of it. Once Scholes pressed up and attacked, he was counterattacked. After Ronaldinho got the ball, he was almost in the middle.
The situation is lawless.
Gradually, the advantage on the field has shifted to Millwall's side. Manchester United's small-scale and delicate cooperation on the offensive end is not ideal. On the other hand, Millwall has Ronaldinho and Pirlo controlling the midfield to provide support for the striker.
In the 69th minute, Ronaldinho played a one-two with Pirlo to get rid of Scholes, then changed his direction and passed Beckham. When facing Keane in front of the penalty area, he passed the ball to Larsson with a through ball.
Continuing to advance forward, Larsson knocked the ball across the right side of the penalty area to the other side. Henry, who cut in from the left, did not give the defensive player any chance. He met the ball and passed it to Ronaldinho who was advancing forward.
At this time, Manchester United's defense in the penalty area was in chaos. Ronaldinho kicked the ball again. This time, it was a fatal through ball.
The ball rolled one meter past Brown. When Brown turned around, he saw Klose running diagonally onto the path of the ball and taking advantage of the situation to take a shot.
Seeing that Klose's action was a powerful volley, but he missed the kick, Barthez was startled and his center of gravity was shaken. He blocked the near corner of the goal and felt that Klose's kick must have been a powerful volley on the near post of the goal.
After all, if you draw the far corner, the body swing will be larger and the difficulty will be greater.
Klose missed a kick, and the ball rolled slowly toward the Manchester United goal with strong spin.
After Barthez shifted his center of gravity and saw the trajectory of the ball, he sat down on the ground and immediately reached out to grab the ball.
Oh shit!
The ball really rolled towards the far corner of the goal.
His outstretched hand couldn't reach it. Stam was originally marking Larsson who was advancing forward. When Klose shot, he was running towards the goal. At this time, he stopped and started, then rushed towards the goal, sliding and tackling.
He went out and tried to hook the ball out with his toes, but unfortunately, he was still a step too late. The ball rolled over the goal line first, and then he slid in with it.
"2:2! 2:2! After Millwall's frontcourt players made a delightful kick, Ronaldinho passed the ball in front of the penalty area and assisted Klose to score. Klose, what a great job
Boy, he was the shining player for Millwall in the second half. After assisting Larsson to score, he personally helped the team score the goal.
The key equalizer goal! Although I don’t want to say this, Nedvěd’s injury and absence gave Klose more opportunities to play. His progress in the past half season has been very obvious. Not only can he keep up with his teammates
His rhythm and ability to seize opportunities have also shown extraordinary talent! Will he be Millwall's next superstar?"
Klose's shot was flawed. He also fell on the court, but when he saw the crooked shot penetrated the goal guarded by Barthez, he got up excitedly. He could also score against Manchester United.
The ball is up!
And it’s a key goal!
He got up and was about to rush to the sidelines to celebrate wildly, but Henry grabbed his neck and slowed him down halfway. Then, Ronaldinho jumped on his back from behind. Klose celebrated with not only somersaults, but even his hands.
He couldn't free up. He could only hold Ronaldinho's legs. Instead, Ronaldinho waved his fists on his back, which was more like celebrating the protagonist.
On the Millwall coaching bench, the assistant coach rushed out to celebrate with a fist pump, and the substitute players also stood up and applauded Klose's goal.
What about Aldrich?
As a young coach who is famous for countless European championships, he is too unreserved!
With his arms stretched out straight, Aldridge let out a strange roar and circled around the visiting team's coaching bench in a plane celebration gesture.
Millwall has some generals missing. There are also important players who are not in their best condition. Today is still a guest game.
But so what?
As a European king-level team, no matter how unfavorable the situation is, we will not be defeated!
Only the Lions fans were cheering crazily in the Old Trafford stands. What the Red Devils fans were most worried about happened.
2:2
Sure enough, sure enough!
The current situation has caused the vast majority of Manchester United's die-hard fans to express emotions similar to when Keane lost his temper last season.
Why?
Why can’t the mad lion be defeated!
Ferguson was disappointed with the team's second goal conceded. He was unable to make effective adjustments because it was a draw now, Manchester United's home court!
When leading by two goals, it is normal to think about how to limit the opponent. As long as you don't concede a goal, victory is within easy reach.
But now, Manchester United should think more about how to take the lead again.
Millwall gave Ferguson a sense of powerlessness.
They seem to be omnipotent.
Proficient in all offensive methods, short passing coordination, precise long passing in medium and long distances, a fulcrum is required, forwards have excellent head and kicking skills, break through and escape, and are well organized...
If you restrict one of them, they will use another to attack.
This is the style of a strong team. The offensive methods are never limited to a single form. In the ever-changing competition, they can be used flexibly to reach their peak.
Compared with Manchester United, Ferguson had to admit that there is a kind of role player that the opponent has but does not have in his own team.
Simply speaking, there is no comparison between forwards. They are of different types and serve different tactical systems.
Manchester United has Giggs, who can burst and pass, and Millwall has Ronaldinho.
Beckham is unique, but from a tactical point of view, there are countless good players in Millwall's formation to count on one hand when it comes to precise long passes or crosses. Among the main players, crosses from the wing are played from left to right, with Ronaldinho in front and Schnee behind.
Germany, Pirlo's forward penetration also has quality assurance in 45-degree crosses.
There is not much difference between the defensive midfielder and the full-back, at least in terms of roles, unless it is an absolutely incredible player like Carlos.
What exactly is Manchester United missing?
Organizing midfielder.
Scholes is accurately defined as an attacking midfielder. Nedved, Millwall's unbeatable main player in the past few years, also plays this role in the team.
But Millwall has Pirlo, and the effect of organizing the offense is the guarantee for Millwall to accumulate advantages and burst out its power.
Manchester United has no such player.
Even if Scholes is brought back to play such a role, then they will lack another attacking midfielder. Moreover, at this point, Ferguson and Aldridge have the same views on the England national team.
It would be a waste for Coles to go back and play pure organization.
Ferguson's thoughts were racing. This problem could not be solved by tapping internal potential, so he could only recruit top players who could compete.
In the summer, Florentino took charge of Real Madrid. Real Madrid wanted to recruit midfielders in a big way, and three names were announced.
The first is Zidane of Juventus, the second is Figo of Barcelona, and the third is Veron of Lazio.
There was a brief period of rumors that Real Madrid would spend a lot of money to bring in Nedved, the golden ball player, but even Real Madrid members laughed and shook their heads.
That is completely impossible, unless Real Madrid first buys the Millwall club and then transfers players.
Zidane's introduction encountered major obstacles. Real Madrid made a choice between Veron and Figo. It was once rumored that Real Madrid would introduce Veron for a record price of 75 million US dollars. In the end, Veron stayed in Lazio. Real Madrid paid Figo directly.
Go's release clause brought him to the Bernabeu.
There is no doubt that Veron is an organizational midfielder who has also proven himself in Serie A. If he moves to Real Madrid for a new transfer record in the summer, no one will think that the money is spent. But will it?
It's parallel import, that's the story later.
Ferguson thought of this player because Veron caused too much news in the second half of the year.
