The second half of the game was very fierce, Manchester City suppressed Manchester United from the beginning, played a wave of offensive, so that Manchester City fans in the stands were very excited.
Mansour, accompanied by Paul futre and Mubarak, sat in the grandstand to watch the game.
He flew from Abu Dhabi to London to supervise the match before the match. Now he really likes to watch the match of Manchester City more and more, especially when facing the powerful Manchester United, it''s too much fun for Manchester City to beat their rivals in the half court. Do you have it?
You know, Manchester United was the second runner up of last season''s Champions League, and also the defending champions of the league and the Carling Cup. Manchester City are now strong enough to suppress such an opponent. How can Mansour not be excited? How not excited?
He calculated the time. In more than ten minutes from the second half, the ball didn''t go out of Manchester United''s half, which was too shocking.
"I didn''t expect that Manchester United were tough enough Said Mansour with admiration.
From the beginning of the first half, Manchester United were at a disadvantage, but the red devils were very tenacious. They not only defused Manchester City''s attack again and again, but also managed to keep the goal. Now they have gradually gained a firm foothold, and there is even a faint sign of pushing Manchester City''s attack out of the 30 meter area.
It is impossible to do this without strong spiritual strength.
If it had been for other teams, it would have collapsed.
"Ferguson''s team is known as the Red Devils. It''s not a fake nickname. In recent years, Manchester United have been invincible in the Premier League, and they can''t compete with Manchester United until the rise of Chelsea. This makes the Red Devils have a strong domineering spirit accumulated through long-term victories."
Paul futre is also very respected Ferguson, "this domineering let Manchester United no matter how bad the situation, can withstand pressure, and even give opponents resistance."
"In this situation, Manchester United still have a chance to turn the tables?" Mubarak asked with some concern.
From the beginning of the game, he saw the situation of the team was very good, especially in the second half, the advantage was too obvious, even if Manchester United were tenacious, could it be difficult to turn the situation around?
"It''s hard to say." Paul futre shook his head, "what Ferguson is good at most is that he starts late and comes first. He has been dealing with football all his life and has an understanding of football that ordinary people can''t understand. According to the current situation, no one can guarantee that he will make any changes."
"What''s more, it''s a big taboo to be impatient and unable to attack for a long time, especially in the face of a team like Manchester United, which is good at counterattack
Paul fultre didn''t finish, but he picked out the meaning very clearly.
The current situation, it seems that Manchester City has the overwhelming advantage, but it is still very dangerous, a careless handling, it is likely to lead to a reversal of the situation, so Manchester City still have to be very careful.
"And you see, Ferguson is likely to make a change
Following Paul futre''s gesture, you can clearly see the movement on the United bench.
Assistant coach Mike Perrin seems to be arranging for players to warm up and it looks like a substitute could be available at any time.
"The cold tactics of this game suppressed Manchester United''s two flanks very successfully. Gary Neville and Leighton Baines did not have the opportunity to participate in the attack, which led to Manchester United''s attack more or strong attack in the middle, the effect is not obvious, Ferguson estimated that it is necessary to adjust."
Paul futre''s words, let originally full of confidence Mansour and Mubarak, once again put the heart to the throat.
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"Harvey."
Xabi Alonso heard the call from the head coach on the sidelines and went over immediately.
I only saw Gao Han gesturing to him at the edge of the field, indicating that he wanted to control the ball and hold the ball more in midfield.
Panting for breath, the Manchester City captain nodded to the manager on the sidelines and looked back at the pitch.
"David, Luca, come back a little. The boss says we''re going fast."
Xabi Alonso first yelled at two nearby teammates, then clapped his hands.
"Brothers, take your time. Don''t worry. Hold the ball first and look for opportunities patiently."
After listening to Xabi Alonso''s words, Manchester City knew the team''s next strategy.
A return pass, Manchester City captain to pick up, park Zhixing straight to catch up with the ball, but Harvey Alonso heel to the ball a button, avoid Park Zhixing, slightly a side, the whole person with the brake less than Park Zhixing hit together, was knocked down on the ground.
The referee immediately whistled, at the same time called Park Zhixing in the past, showed a yellow card, a severe warning.
Xabi Alonso got up from the ground as if nothing had happened. He didn''t get angry and quickly sent out the ball.
David Silva and Modric are both in the right position to withdraw after getting the instructions from the high cold.
Manchester City began to play more patiently, less forward passing, and more left-right transfer, by pulling United''s defense to look for opportunities, David Silva, Kaka and Modric acted as the offensive commander of the front court.
When the ball got to their feet, they had the chance to pass the threatening ball, but they didn''t have the chance to protect the ball and go back and reorganize.
Manchester United have no choice but to play Manchester City this way. They are worried that they haven''t touched the ball for more than a minute.
When the ball passed into the 30 meter area again and was handed to Modric, Martini blocked Modric in time, but the Croatian turned to protect the ball for the first time.
Xavi Alonso found Tevez lying in ambush on his own pass line with Modric, and immediately made a right hand gesture.
Modric immediately understood and immediately passed the ball back to Mascherano.
Tevez abandoned Xabi Alonso for the first time and ran to Mascherano, but at this time, Xabi Alonso ran to meet him.
When the ball arrives, it stops, turns around, passes the ball over the top with one foot, and the whole movement is completed in one go.
The ball went over the top of the defence and quickly fell behind Manchester United. Benzema started the sprint, threw away Ferdinand and Pepe, stopped sideways, stopped the ball in front of him, then quickly caught up with him and hit the goal directly.
But at this critical moment, van der Sar didn''t know when he suddenly dropped the goal and threw Benzema''s shot in his arms. Fortunately, Benzema stopped in time at the critical moment, otherwise, I''m afraid he would have to kick him.
The Wembley Stadium was filled with exclamations.
No one thought that the game situation would suddenly change.
Just now, Xavi Alonso''s over the top pass was very beautiful. Tevez didn''t control it in time. Modric and Sanchez pulled Mattic and Leighton Baines to the side, leading to the gap in the middle.
In this moment, Xabi Alonso caught it.
Suddenly started, Benzema did his best, panting back, did not forget to give a thumbs up to the distant captain Harvey Alonso, just now he was so worried about offside that he did not notice van der Sar''s attack.
But think about it, the Dutch door god is really bold enough to attack so far.
If Edwin van der Sar was a little slower and Benzema was sure to dunk him or poke the ball, then he would be dead and the goal would be scored.
After tasting the sweetness, Manchester City continued to draw on the gourd.
But Ferguson''s tactical sense of smell is very sensitive, immediately aware of the crisis, immediately on the sidelines shout, signal players to keep the formation compact, don''t be fooled by Manchester City.
But the cold is also aware of opportunities.
Now the game has been going on for more than 60 minutes. Manchester United''s upper and lower body energy consumption is very serious. After 20 minutes of hard defense, it is the time of physical and mental fatigue. It is the best chance for Manchester City to strike while the iron is hot and strive for goals.
As a result, Gao quickly went to the sidelines and signaled to several midfielders, especially David Silva and Modric, to try to open up and attack more boldly.
Then, Gaohan entered the coaching system, started the assist card and pass card at the same time, formed the effect of passing the ball, used the assault card and attack card, formed the effect of advancing by leaps and bounds, and increased the offensive on the field at one stroke.
As soon as the skill card was put into use, the situation suddenly changed.
Manchester City once again loosened Manchester United''s formation by passing and controlling the ball. In one chase, park Zhixing chased Harvey Alonso, but the Spanish midfield quickly distributed the ball to the left and handed it to David Silva who pulled to the side.
The Spaniard carried the ball along the left side to Cristiano Ronaldo''s feet. After the latter got the ball, he cut into the middle, attracted Fletcher and Gary Neville, and then passed the ball back to David Silva, who was on the edge. Silva took the ball and passed it into the penalty area without thinking.
Manchester United are in the penalty area, Benzema, Kaka and Sanchez are all in the area, but Ferdinand took the lead to take advantage of the position, threw the ball to get out of the area.
Modric and Carrick, who were ambushing at the front of the penalty area, chased the ball at the same time, but at this time
"Let me do it!"
Modric looked up and saw Xabi Alonso jump in from behind. He immediately understood the captain''s meaning and slowed down to get out of the way. Carrick was shocked and sped up to catch up.
But Carrick is faster, Harvey Alonso is faster.
I only heard a dull thud in the court, as if the air had exploded. Then I saw the ball close to the turf like a flash of lightning, shooting at the goal at a very fast speed.
There are people in the penalty area. Ferdinand and Pepe instinctively raise their legs to block, but they can''t stop. Van der Sar''s vision is blocked by the crowd. When he realizes the danger, especially when he sees the direction of the ball, he immediately flies to save.
But the ball is still ruthlessly into the lower right corner of the goal!
Xabi Alonso clearly felt that his long-range shot was improved at the moment when he started, especially when he saw the ball hit the goal, the whole person was Sparta.
Then he saw Xabi Alonso turn around excitedly and rush out of the court.
“GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL！！！！！！！”
"In the 68th minute, Xavi Alonso made a long-range shot nearly 25 meters away from the goal and penetrated the goal of Manchester United
"My God, it''s an amazing goal."
"Let''s see the whole process of the goal again..."
City''s players have been frantically out of the stadium, one by one chasing Xabi Alonso, the team captain in the middle of the group.
Manchester City finally broke United''s goal after a 1-0 attack for an hour.
At the critical moment, team captain Harvey Alonso stepped forward!
All the city players celebrated the captain''s goal.
The goal came very suddenly, but it was also very beautiful.