There was deathly silence at Old Trafford at the Theater of Dreams!
Manchester United fans were stunned. Even many fans who entered the stadium late were still looking for their seats, but stood in the aisles blankly looking at the stadium.
Millwall's few thousand fans were also stunned.
It seems that everything is not true.
Did we score?
So fast?
real or fake?
Gray and Taylor, who had talked a lot in the opening remarks of the live broadcast, were about to take a break to drink water or something, but they didn't expect the goal to come so quickly, so they quickly started speaking passionately into the microphone.
"Unbelievable! Unbelievable! Millwall scored a goal in the first attack! Let us take a closer look at the whole process of this goal. Nedvěd scored the ball in the middle, and Schneider advanced to get the ball.
There was no breakthrough, Irvine did not rush to grab the ball, and Bart was running over to help defend, but Schneider passed the ball to the penalty area with a long pass. The cunning Larsson moved early and attracted Pallister to his side.
, Manchester United has a large space in the middle. Oh, Bruce is old, I have to admit, he is old! When the ball was almost flying to the penalty area, he realized that he had to turn around and run back to intercept Trezeguet. Trezeguet
Zeguet used a beautiful diving shot to break the deadlock. Schmeichel had no choice. The distance was too close, even if the ball flew over his head, Millwall, is this Millwall? It's too difficult.
I believe it!"
"The official statistics have not yet come out, but we can be sure through replays that the time of this goal was between 7 and 8 seconds. There is no doubt that this is the fastest goal record in the Premier League. Young Treze
Guy, he has the potential to become a great striker. Young Millwall, Allen Hansen is half right. Some people will pee their pants, but it will never be Millwall. Martin, was this goal an accident?
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"Andy, I don't agree with the accidental statement. It's definitely not the case. Analyzing the movements of Millwall players, you can find that this is definitely an excellent attack. It's just that the goal was scored on the first try and the ball was conceded.
It's Manchester United. Fans can comfort themselves that it was an accident, but I think this is a reflection of Millwall's strength."
Trezege rushed towards the visiting team's coaching bench like a wind. Along the way, Millwall's teammates rushed towards him. They had reason to be excited and forgetful to celebrate. This is the stage of the Premier League and Old Trafford.
!
Aldridge raised his arms and waved. After seeing this goal happen, he was too excited to control himself, but he still restrained himself.
Seeing Trezeguet running over, Aldrich did not hide. Trezeguet jumped in front of him. Aldridge hugged him and backed away. Fortunately, Jensen and Barb were there.
The back supported his body, otherwise he might have fallen backwards to the ground.
Other players also rushed over, and everyone gathered around, shouting and roaring to celebrate this goal that was destined to be engraved in history.
Because this is the first Premier League goal in Millwall club history.
It's hard to say whether he will maintain the record for the fastest goal in the future, but it will be enough to remain in the fans' memory for a long time.
After the players celebrated, Aldrich gritted his teeth and asked the players in a low voice: "Now that we are ahead, what should we do? Remember what I said before the game?"
Trezeguet, Nedved, Larsson, Schneider and others said in unison: "Remember!"
No mercy, trample Manchester United under your feet in one breath!
"Okay, let's go, our pace will not stop until the game is over!"
Aldridge was not dazzled by the lead. If he got carried away at this time, then this goal would not only be not an advantage, but a bad omen of defeat.
Millwall's players walked towards the half court with high spirits. They would not despise every word Aldridge said. Last season had proved Aldridge's coaching ability, and in this game, Aldridge
The analysis was very clear at yesterday's pre-match meeting, and their tactics worked.
"Manchester United is two-time champions and one runner-up in the past three Premier Leagues. They are a well-deserved powerhouse. Therefore, in the Premier League, especially at Old Trafford, most teams are guests here. After the start,
They will definitely be based on defense, and Manchester United will also control the game at their own pace. They are used to meeting their enemies with a high profile. We have to catch them off guard and speed up the game from the first minute of the game. They think we are like this
The newly promoted teams will be helpless or frightened, no! We will kick them down from their comfortable position! We will make them run after us!"
After the opening, they showed off the offensive without testing. Millwall's players resolutely implemented Aldridge's tactics, and what they got in return was an 8-second goal!
The Manchester United players were already ready for kick-off. Their expressions were normal, but they were just a little more serious.
They are Manchester United. If they are defeated by a bad start like conceding a goal in the opening game, or have a mental breakdown, then they are not the Red Devils and do not deserve to wear Manchester United jerseys.
Ferguson didn't even move after losing the ball. He was still sitting on the coaching bench chewing gum. He has been in this position for nine years and this is his tenth year. If Manchester United loses a goal, he will run to the sidelines.
If he made such a big fuss, he would have been fired a long time ago.
The control of the team, the Red Devils' bloodiness and self-adjustment ability are not just as superficial as the player's ability is reflected on the court.
It can even be said that during the Ferguson era, the Red Devils and Manchester United did not necessarily have outstanding players on the field, but their stronger mental attributes enabled many unpretentious players to possess the temperament of kings and become more technically and tactically capable in team operations.
Manchester United restarted the kick-off. Because they lost the ball first, they tentatively stabilized the rhythm and slowly rushed the opponent. Manchester United's offensive posture also quickly opened up, and they started to fly together on both wings!
Thuram somewhat despises the young players on the wings of Manchester United. On his side is the new generation king of Wales, the 21-year-old Ryan Giggs.
When Giggs accelerated past Thuram with a deflection dribble, Thuram realized how stupid he was!
Especially when Aldridge specifically warned Giggs before the game.
Thuram's contempt was only subconscious. He quickly made up for it and quickly shoveled the ball away from Giggs' feet.
Aldridge saw this scene on the sidelines and didn't say anything. According to Thuram's defensive characteristics in the past, he would just stick up and use his body to beat Giggs, which would not give the opponent any room to change direction and accelerate.
He was able to adjust quickly without being completely beaten, which shows that it was not too late for him to step back from the brink.
Millwall's midfield retreated very deep because Manchester United put a lot of pressure on the midfield and frontcourt, although Manchester United could not find a good shooting opportunity.
It was at this time that Millwall truly understood the rhythm of the Premier League game.
The player's foot skills are much better than those of the English League One players. The speed, the rhythm of the ball movement, especially the large-scale long pass transfer. If there is a slight opening, Manchester United will catch it. Beckham's long pass transfer on the right
, Keane, who is good at attacking and defending, dispatched in the middle, and coupled with Giggs' breakthrough, the attack of these three people alone made Millwall's defensive players exhausted.
Manchester United's two-wing tactics are very mature, and they rely on midfield dispatch. Their control of rhythm is difficult for other teams in the Premier League to match.
The vertical transfer frequency of the ball is much greater than the horizontal blind direct pass.
Giggs passed the ball across the middle. Butt stepped forward to receive the ball and passed it to Keane. Keane passed it to Beckham. Beckham passed the ball to Cole who was retreating. Cole could not turn around and the ball was passed to the wing again.
At the feet of Giggs.
The ball moves back and forth in such a large longitudinal range, like a constantly swinging pendulum, making full use of the width of the court to play. This will inevitably cause the opponent's overall formation to tilt to the side where the ball is. When the opponent's formation tilts at a speed that cannot keep up.
When Manchester United moves the ball faster, space will appear. At that time, the threat of both wings flying together will suddenly increase.
It is unrealistic to rely solely on a single line, midfielder, or back line to make up for the 70 to 80-yard width of the court. Only by investing more defensive players can the defensive gaps during vertical shifts be blocked.
Therefore, Millwall's two wingers, Pires and Schneider, retreated very deep when defending. Nedved also set up a barrier with Makelele in front of the defense, counting on Makelele.
It's just a fantasy to stifle Manchester United's offense by sweeping people back and forth vertically.
Although Manchester United had the advantage, the effects of several crosses from the wing by Giggs and Beckham were unsatisfactory. Southgate and Stam firmly occupied the air superiority, while Cole pulled out of the penalty area, even if he got the ball.
, was also unable to turn around due to Makelele's interference, and his ball-playing effect was not good.
After containing Manchester United's offensive, Millwall handed the ball to Nedvěd several times, but failed to launch a counterattack. Although Keane has a bad reputation, his defensive strength is obvious to all. In addition,
With Bart, who is inherently weak in offense and strong in defense, Manchester United firmly controls the midfield. When their offensive is blocked, they will immediately grab the ball and organize the attack again.
Millwall perhaps only became aware of the pace and strength of the Premier League's strong teams after the opening ten minutes. Nedvěd wanted to take the ball with his back in the midfield, complete the turn and adjust, and then organize the attack. It was simply impossible. Manchester United entered the game at the beginning.
The slow status bug will not be given to him a second time.
When Makelele intercepted the ball from Giggs, who cut in from the wing, he did not pass it to Nedved because Keane was already waiting for the opportunity to intercept the ball behind Nedved. Makelele crossed the ball.
Passed to the left.
The teenager Neal had a clear mind after taking the ball. Since the ball went to his feet instead of to Nedved, Millwall's counterattack will change.
Before Beckham came up to press, Neal passed the ball to Pires in front, and then he quickly moved forward.
Just like when Beckham faced Middlesbrough at Millwall last season, he turned back to tackle Pires, only to find that Pires and the forward Neal completed the simplest one-two, teasing him.
Neal's advance was something Manchester United did not expect. Beckham was left behind. Keane had to leave Nedvěd and start to defend. He chased Neal, while Neal and Pires played on the wing.
Without tacit cooperation, Keane couldn't even touch the ball and could only watch Pires dribbling the ball from the wing into Manchester United's half.
Neville came up to block the ball, and Pires knocked the ball across to Neal. Keane was about to tackle, but Neal slipped his foot and the ball fell in front of Nedved who was running in at high speed.
Before Bart intercepted the ball, Nedvěd made a through pass and the ball passed into the penalty area.
After Millwall counterattacked past half-time, Bruce followed Trezeguet closely, and he would not make the same mistake again.
However, before Nedvěd's through ball came over, Nedved pulled to the left. Bruce followed him involuntarily, but was shocked to find that the ball passed into the penalty area from behind him, and out of the corner of his eye, he noticed,
There is a dark blue shadow behind him.
Trezeguet and Larsson cooperate so well. The two of them will not grab the same point on the court, nor will their positions overlap. During the offense, there will always be one feint point between the two as a pull or support, and the other will be involved in the attack.
One person is the final word.
This time, Trezeguet attracted Bruce's attention, and Larsson started diagonally into the penalty area. Pallister followed closely from the side, but Larsson's characteristic is that he never sloppily uses the simplest method.
way to complete the attack.
He faced the through ball sent by Nedvěd and did not stop the ball at all. He swung his leg and volleyed. After the ball was shot out, Pallister flew over to block it.
Schmeichel judged the right direction and pounced to his left side. His body was opened to its maximum, but his fingertips could not reach the ball.
On his turned face, his eyes looked in disbelief as the ball hit the other side of the net.
In the first 12 minutes, Millwall led the Red Devils 2:0 away from Manchester United!
