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Chapter 235 Want the Champion!

Albertini dribbled the ball in the middle, Scholes came up to interfere, and Albertini was trying to split the football.

"Demi, here." Li Rui was reaching out for the ball. He was stared at by Ferdinand in the penalty area. He thought about it, and he simply retreated to the midfield to ask for the ball. This way, there may be more opportunities.

Albertini passed a half-high ball, and Li Rui dribbled the ball forward after stopping the ball with his chest.

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O'Shea pushed forward, Li Rui moved the football with his right foot to his left foot and then pulled it back, easily dodging O'Shea's attack.

The Leeds United fans in the stands cheered. Now, Li Rui is the young man Leeds United fans love, just like Manchester United fans will cheer when they see Cristiano Ronaldo dribbling the ball. As long as Li Rui gets the ball , Leeds United fans will give applause, but after Li Rui scored the goal, he has no chance to perform, which also makes the Leeds United fans a little silent.

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On the coaching bench of Leeds United, Eddie Gray saw this scene, his eyes lit up, and he fell into deep thought.

After breaking through O'Shea, facing Roy Keane's defense, Li Rui suddenly flicked the football to the right, and then took a long shot about 35 meters away from the goal!

The power of the shot is great!
Manchester United captain Keane obviously did not expect that Li Rui would choose a long shot when he was so far away from the goal. By the time Li Rui made a shot and was going to block it, it was already too late. Keane stuck to the turf. With the shovel, a piece of grass was splashed, and Li Rui jumped up after finishing the shot, dodging the fierce shovel.

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Li Rui's long-range shot was full of power and very suddenly. When Van der Sar reacted, the football was already flying towards the goal. The old Dutch goalkeeper showed a good competitive state. Out of the crossbar.

There was applause at the Millennium Stadium. Leeds United fans naturally applauded Li Rui's long shot, while Manchester United fans applauded their goalkeeper Van der Sar.

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"Concentrate! Concentrate! Don't give them such an easy kick!" Van der Sar jumped up from the ground and shouted at his teammates. The long shot just now was too threatening. If there are two more kicks like this The quality of the long-range shot, Van der Sar does not guarantee that he can still catch it.As a goalkeeper, he has every reason to show due anger at the indifference of his defensive players just now.

Roy Keane had a serious expression on his face, and the captain of Manchester United raised his hand towards Van der Sar: "This time it's mine!" Just now, Keane was not able to keep up with Li Rui's footsteps, and he was a little relaxed. It was estimated that it was still far from the goal and there would not be too much threat, but Li Rui did not expect to shoot directly from a long distance.

Keane stared at Li Rui who was running towards the penalty area and was about to compete for the corner kick. This kid is really dangerous. He almost scored again by accident.

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Albertini's corner kick flew into the penalty area like a boomerang. Li Rui exerted strength from his waist and abdomen, pushing away Ferdinand who was next to him and was about to jump. However, he was blocked by Ferdinand and couldn't reach the ball , The football flew to the back point, Pennant hit the football, but it was too far, and directly headed towards the stands.

The Manchester United fans also booed harshly, and the Manchester United fans also saw that Pennant was embarrassed by Cristiano Ronaldo today, and they also knew that this young man had a bad temper. If Pennant who can boo is angry, do It would be wonderful to make some irrational moves.

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The pace of the two sides quickened, and Manchester United hit Leeds United's penalty area again. Scholes shot hit Ian Hart's calf and rolled out of the baseline.

Manchester United's corner kick!
Giggs' corner kick was taken. In the penalty area, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Coloccini took off at the same time. Ruud van Nistelrooy grabbed the point, but there was no top position, and the football passed in front of the goal.

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Just when everyone thought that the football would draw the bottom line, a figure rushed up and slammed his knees towards the football!
shoot!

All the Manchester United fans were ready to cheer, but Carson made an incredible save. He almost subconsciously made a save and tiptoed the football when he fell to the ground!Barely blocking the football and rolling it aside, the football was quickly kicked out of the danger zone by Richardson.

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Scott... Carson! ! !
Leeds United fans all over the Millennium Stadium are cheering for this lad!Just now, the Leeds United fans were already shocked and desperate. They saw the football being saved by Carson and burst into applause. However, the feeling of escaping from death was really uncomfortable.

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"Wayne Rooney! This boy has shown an excellent sense of shooting. He can always create a threat. However, his luck is too bad, and such shots are all saved." Sky TV commentator Taibi said with emotion Dao, he began to chatter about the young man's famous goal when he was at Everton... The meaning is obvious, the young people of Manchester United, now, what they need most is a little bit of luck.

"This is Carson's third threatening key save in this game. Leeds United's young goalkeeper has become the busiest person when the scene is passive." Lineker said.

"However, it was Leeds United that led the score." Taibi continued.

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Rooney stomped his feet angrily, and glanced at Leeds United's goal unwillingly. When he shot just now, the little fat man of Manchester United thought that the goal would definitely be scored.

Leeds United goalkeeper Carson slapped the turf hard, got up from the ground, roared, and had a chest bump with Richardson who made a timely clearance.

At this time, the referee Weber also blew the whistle for the end of the first half.

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"Overall, the first half of the game was still very exciting. After a dull start, the game became intense. Manchester United showed an absolute advantage. The young goalkeeper of Leeds United showed amazing performance. The state, Manchester United's luck is not very good, otherwise there will be at least one goal... Lee showed the role of a star and offensive core at a critical moment, and his goal made Leeds United fans crazy... However, the football match It was 90 minutes, Ferguson's team will definitely put more pressure on Leeds United in the second half... In short, for the fans, we have reason to look forward to a wonderful second half."

The commentators began to express their views on the first half of the game.

"The first half is over. Leeds United leads Manchester United 1-0 temporarily. This is really a surprising score. Gary, what do you think of the first half?" Tybee asked Lineker.

Lineker took a sip of water, "Manchester United can completely complain about their bad luck, but it is undeniable that the team lacks heroes who stand out at critical moments. Both Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rooney should be stronger , Leeds United were lucky to score in one counterattack."

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Leeds United fans don't think so. Leeds United fans are singing and dancing, jumping and jumping, shouting the team's slogan and the names of the players.

Li Rui first waved his arms towards the stands. He knew that Jessica would be able to see him. Then he hugged his teammates a few times and walked towards the locker room excitedly.

Being able to enter the intermission with a score of 1:0 at the end of the half, the players and staff of Leeds United were extremely excited. sharp contrast.

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Cristiano Ronaldo was the first to get into the player tunnel almost when the whistle sounded at the end of the first half. His performance in the first half of the game was not bad. Cristiano Ronaldo's breakthrough on the right , made Leeds United very uncomfortable, but at the end of the first half, it was Leeds United that led the score, and what made Cristiano Ronaldo even more depressed was that it was Li Rui who scored the goal, which made the Portuguese very unhappy.

While Cristiano Ronaldo was sitting and sulking, teammates walked in one after another. Roy Keane saw what Cristiano Ronaldo looked like and wanted to chat with him, but Giggs pulled him away Shaking his head with his arm, he pointed to the door of the locker room. Ferguson was walking over, which meant that the head coach had to do this.

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Ferguson was the last one to walk in. Many people looked up at their head coach. Now that Manchester United has an advantage, the score is behind. Now, the players are most worthy of relying on the godfather of Manchester United. It seems that this fiery Scottish old man is omnipotent.

Cristiano Ronaldo looked up at the head coach. It was this old Scottish man who brought him to Manchester United, allowed him to enter a wealthy team, and gave him absolute trust. At this time, Cristiano Ronaldo has a kind of admiration for Ferguson and a sense of awe.

Ferguson just took a look at Cristiano Ronaldo, and the eyes of the two collided in the air.There was no special expression on the face of the godfather of Manchester United. He withdrew his gaze and walked straight to the front of the tactical board.

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There was no expected roar from the players. Ferguson was uncharacteristically quiet. He looked at his players quietly and seemed to be considering what to say.In the first half of the game, Manchester United's performance was actually very good. If it weren't for the excellent performance of Leeds United's goalkeeper and the help of the goal post, Manchester United should have scored at least two goals.

Ferguson looked his team captain in the eye: "Roy, do you have anything to say about your performance in the first half?"

Roy Keane lowered his head first, and when he heard the head coach ask himself, he held his head up, "The conceded goal in the first half is my responsibility! I am responsible! In the second half, that kid was handed over to me, trust me ,boss!"

Ferguson looked at his captain and nodded expressionlessly.

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"Judging from the situation in the first half, our tactics were correct. The guys on the opposite side of you were completely suppressed...I must first say that you did a good job." Speaking of this, Ferguson looked around himself "However, at the end of the first half, your opponent took the lead. Are you unconvinced? Answer me, Cristiano!"

Cristiano Ronaldo looks up at Ferguson, "Yes! I'm not convinced!"

Ferguson stared into the eyes of his players, "Who else is not convinced? Who else?!"

Rooney raised his hand without hesitation, followed by O'Shea and Brown...

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Ferguson nodded, "Very well, in fact, I also feel unconvinced, but don't forget, this is a football game, this is the final, you don't have to be convinced, then reward your opponent with goals and wins , otherwise, at the end of the game, it might be you who are crying! Look, the guys opposite you, their salary is not half of your salary, they are gnashing their teeth to beat you, and then they can say to everyone , we have defeated those Manchester United bastards, yes, they will definitely say so..."

"...Win this game and win the championship! This night, at least this night, forget this damn season, this night, you are heroes, heroes of Manchester United!"

In the north dressing room of the Millennium Stadium, all the Manchester United players were ignited by Ferguson's few words... In terms of tactical mobilization, the godfather of Manchester United is no less than the 'rogue coach' next door.

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On the other side, the south locker room at the Millennium Stadium.

"In the first half, our opponents actually performed better than us." These were the first words Eddie Gray said.

Everyone raised their heads and looked at their head coach with surprised expressions on their faces. It was rare to hear the boss praise the opponent so directly, and the opponent was Manchester United. The key is that Leeds United are leading the field now.

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"Boss, we are leading now." Alan Lennon shouted. In fact, he also shouted out most of his ideas, but now we are leading.

Eddie Gray glared at Alan Lennon, "Aaron, your game in the first half made me consider whether to replace you and take a rest."

Hearing this, Alan Lennon looked up at Eddie Gray, and suddenly became wilted. Yes, the team is leading now, but he really didn't perform well in the first half, and he didn't do much offensively. place, and the goal that Li Rui scored was more a manifestation of personal ability.

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"Scott." Eddie Gray glanced at the team's goalkeeper.

Carson looked up at the head coach, and he heard Eddie Gray praise him, "It was a good first half, thank you."

Hearing what Eddie Gray said, the rest of the defense fell silent. Isn't that obvious? The head coach praised the goalkeeper for his good performance. Isn't this tantamount to directly saying that the team's defense has problems?What's even more terrible is that Leeds United's defense is indeed a bit unreliable. In the first half, if it weren't for Manchester United's bad luck and the heroic performance of goalkeeper Carson, they would almost certainly concede a goal. a ball.

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Pennant was a little silent. He knew that his performance in the first half could only be described as bad. The referee arranged for him to defend Cristiano Ronaldo. , Manchester United's several threatening attacks were all instigated by Cristiano Ronaldo...

Eddie Gray also took a look at Pennant. Unexpectedly, he didn't say anything, and he didn't continue to criticize the team's defense. He also understood that the problem with the team's defense is not a day or two. This season, Leeds The biggest reason why the league's points in the league are only in the middle is that the team's defense is not good. At this time, it is no longer necessary to talk about the team's defense. This is the last game of this season, the FA Cup final Afterwards, Eddie Gray will definitely have to make adjustments to the team. After all, if he wins the UEFA Cup next season with the current lineup, he will definitely die miserably.

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"Next, let's adjust our tactics. Li."

Hearing his name called Yu, Li Rui stood up. He looked at his head coach with some doubts. Although his performance was a little flat in the first half, but he scored a goal at a critical moment. If it was replaced, what would it be? Do you want to switch positions with Alan Smith?
Just when Li Rui was thinking wildly, he heard Eddie Gray say, "You step back a little in the second half and support Allen properly. You two can try some cooperation, which can also help you get rid of Ferdinand temporarily. "

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Eddie Gray also thought of this from the fact that Li Rui chose to retreat to the midfield to ask for the ball at the last moment of the first half, and he had a good long shot. Instead of letting Li Rui fight the big man Ferdinand in the penalty area , it is better to let Li Rui retreat and cooperate with Alan Lennon more. This can also give full play to Li Rui's speed and technical advantages. Moreover, it can bring Alan Lennon to life. After all, the relationship between the two There are still some tacit understandings of cooperation.

Li Rui nodded and had no objection. In the first half, he also felt that instead of entangled with Ferdinand in the penalty area, it is better to withdraw a little bit by himself. On the contrary, he has more room to attack and sprint. Besides, with Alan Lennon's help can also interfere with Roy Keane's entanglement.

Besides, at least temporarily retreat a little bit, and if necessary, he can insert into the penalty area at any time. After all, tactics are dead and players are alive. Li Rui still understands this.

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After Eddie Gray explained to Li Rui, he turned his attention to everyone, "I don't need to mention the importance of this game, you just have to remember that if we win this game, we will be the champions of the FA Cup! You will be part of the history of the club, the fans will regard you as heroes, the chairman of the club will be waving a checkbook waiting for you..."

At this time, someone laughed out loud, but Eddie Gray ignored it, and suddenly increased his tone, "If you lose, you will have nothing this season! Perhaps, some people will never have the chance to compete for a championship in this life... ..."

The locker room suddenly became quiet, and everyone understood what the head coach meant.

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"Okay, it's almost time." Eddie Gray waved his arm, "Go on, lads! You will make history and become the heroes of the club, the city heroes of Leeds! The championship belongs to you!" Which sentence was a bit too heavy, Eddie Gray yelled a few times to cheer up the players.

Seeing the players swarming out of the locker room, assistant coach Gustavo Poyet took a look at Eddie Gray. He clearly felt that the head coach was acting a little abnormally today, or it was because of the possibility of getting the host. The first honor in his coaching career made the head coach of Leeds United a little nervous... In fact, why wasn't Gustavo Poyet himself nervous?

This game, the FA Cup final...is the first time for the Leeds United players, and it is the first time for the coaching staff...The team has been away from this championship for 33 years...

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Marco and Jessica went to the cafe inside the stadium to take a break during the intermission.

However, it was clear that Jessica had been absent-minded during the chat.Marko also knew that Jessica was worried about Li Rui. After all, judging from the score in the first half, everyone could see that although Leeds United led the score, Manchester United had an obvious advantage. Manchester United's luck in the first half was too bad. In the second half, Manchester United, which is behind, will attack frantically. Whether Leeds United can hold a one-goal lead, to be honest, the fan Marko is not optimistic.

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The two of them didn't go to the VIP lounge, because most of the VIP rooms were people with identities, including some media executives. If Jessica appeared there, it would definitely cause a sensation. The scandal between Jessica and Li Rui has been confirmed for a long time.

The two were in the common lounge, so behind them, there were quite a few people discussing the first half of the game while drinking coffee.

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"Haha, it's great, I just said, Lee will definitely score, I like him so much, he will definitely help Leeds United bring the championship." A fan shouted loudly.

Jessica felt secretly refreshed after hearing this sentence. After all, her boyfriend being so admired and loved by the fans is also an affirmation of Li Rui's ability, and this also dilutes Jessica's inner worries. Not a lot.

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"It's difficult... Li's performance in the first half was too flat, and he disappeared most of the time. The team's offensive performance is not enough, and it has something to do with Li," another sharp and piercing voice sounded. .

Hearing this, Jessica frowned, but she couldn't listen to others' accusations against Li Rui. Besides, in Jessica's opinion, Leeds United did not perform well in the first half of the game, but , my boyfriend scored a goal, and he helped the team take the lead almost by himself. To put it bluntly, Jessica doesn't even care about Leeds United. She wants Li Rui to perform well Will suffice.

At this time, Jessica was still a fake fan. She still couldn't understand that the player's personal honor was actually connected with the team's honor. Of course, Jessica still knew how much Li Rui wanted to get this award. The championship, which requires Leeds United to win.

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At this moment, a fan objected loudly, "I can't say that, Li's performance is already great, and it's not easy for him to score goals. The team's midfielder's support for Li is really great." It's limited, if we have the attacking power of the Manchester United midfielder, Lee will definitely score more than one goal."

"Yes, to be honest, Li's strength is completely worthy of playing for a stronger team. I don't know if we can see Li at Elland Road next season."

To be honest, this fan's words are very pertinent. However, another fan was dissatisfied, "What do you mean, are you from Leeds United? Li will not transfer."

"I didn't say Lee was going to transfer, I'm a die-hard Leeds man!"

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Marco tapped on the table lightly, "Jessica!"

Jessica was listening to the debate of the fans next to her. She blinked her beautiful eyes, "Um, Marco, what's the matter?" She was very happy to hear that Li Rui still had so many supporters among the fans.

Ma Ke pretended to be powerless and rolled his eyes, "Love is really an unpredictable thing."

Jessica took a sip of coffee and ignored her manager. She listened to the fans' debate with pricked up ears. At this time, those fans had enough food and drink. The few who were still arguing just now The individual, with his arms around his neck, yelled, 'Leeds, move on!Long live the white rose! 'Hooked shoulders and left like this.

Jessica opened her mouth slightly. She didn't expect that the few people who were almost fighting just now would hook their shoulders so quickly.The beautiful woman shook her head. Although she has a star boyfriend and made a football inspirational movie, it seems that she has not fully understood the special group of fans.

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Manager Ma Ke also stopped joking with Jessica, corrected his sitting posture, looked at Jessica, and said to her seriously: "Jessica, I think what the fan said just now is still reasonable."

"Huh?" Jessica was a little puzzled.

"Don't you think the current team is still not strong enough for Li? Maybe he needs a more luxurious stage?!"

Jessica was taken aback for a moment, then clicked her tongue: "Marco, it seems that you are not his manager..."

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"But, I'm your manager." Marco looked at Jessica seriously, "The problem is, the two of you are already together, and I have to think about your career. You know, the current situation of that kid , The gap between the two of you is too great."

Jessica was silent, she began to feel that her manager was not sarcasm or a bad joke, Ma Ke was serious, and this was the first time that Ma Ke clearly pointed out the relationship between her and Li Rui... …This made Jessica start to think seriously about what Marko said, and she knew that, no matter what, Marko’s starting point was for her own good.

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"Okay, okay. The game is about to start, let's go back, you said, I will think about it, but, I think, Li must have his own ideas, I will not interfere with him." Jessica stood up , ready to leave.

Marco was still sitting, "Jessica, I think you need to seriously consider what I said, this is what you two need to face together."

Jessica glanced at her manager, did not speak, and walked quickly towards the VIP box, while Marco took another sip of coffee before standing up, clapping his hands, and slowly walked towards the VIP box.

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Li Rui didn't know about the conversation between his girlfriend and manager, and he was surprised right now.

After Li Rui came out of the locker room, he met Cristiano Ronaldo at the entrance of the player tunnel at the Millennium Stadium, and he was stopped by the latter.

"What's the matter?" Li Rui didn't understand why Cristiano Ronaldo called him. To be honest, the relationship between Leeds United's No. 11 and Manchester United's No. 7 is really not very harmonious.

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Cristiano Ronaldo didn't even bother to squeeze a smile on his face: "I want to say hello to you in advance. At the end of the game, I want to exchange jerseys with you. I hope you can agree. At that time, my teammates probably will too." I'm looking for you to exchange jerseys."

Li Rui looked at Cristiano Ronaldo's expressionless face, and thought to himself, would you die if you smiled?However, Li Rui nodded in agreement. Although he originally planned to keep the jersey for this game, since the other party proposed it, he would not refuse it, because it was Cristiano Ronaldo who requested to exchange the jersey. , an opponent that Li Rui has identified.

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Seeing that Li Rui nodded in agreement, Cristiano Ronaldo didn't say anything. In fact, the two really had nothing to talk about. He turned and ran towards the field.

Li Rui looked at the back of Cristiano Ronaldo, shrugged his shoulders, and laughed. Since the jerseys are going to be exchanged, he has to work harder in the second half. He must win Manchester United, win the championship trophy, and then fight with Cristiano Ronaldo. Swapping jerseys...

This is cool enough, Li Rui is also happy to think about it.

At this time, the head coach Eddie Gray slapped Li Rui's butt from behind, "What are you thinking, you still don't play?"

Li Rui muttered, "Don't touch my ass", and ran to the stadium. He suddenly remembered that Cristiano Ronaldo probably wanted the same thing as himself, to win the game, and then proudly exchange jerseys with himself...

Li Rui looked at Cristiano Ronaldo who was standing in the middle circle, and clicked his tongue twice... The fighting spirit in his eyes became stronger... In this game, I want to be the champion!Incomparable desire!
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The second half kicked off for Manchester United.

As the referee Webb blew the opening whistle for the second half, the second half began.

Ruud van Nistelrooy knocked the ball back to Rooney, who knocked it back to Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese knocked the ball back, it reached Scholes' feet, Scholes didn't pass it back, look Looking ahead, he suddenly made a cross.

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In the penalty area, Ruud van Nistelrooy leaned against Coloccini next to him. After the chest stopped the ball, he stepped on the football and suddenly made a forced turn and failed. However, he still shoveled the football against the turf to Giggs. .

This time, Milner closely followed Giggs' footsteps and did not give the Welsh veteran a chance to pass the ball. Seeing that Milner was following closely, Giggs had no choice but to pass the football up again. Cristiano Ronaldo, who responded, went forward and ran to the frontcourt.

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Pennant immediately posted it, but Cristiano Ronaldo dexterously pulled the ball, and then dunked it. The football reached his left foot, and then accelerated, and Pennant who fell to the ground had already been wiped.

"Breakthrough!"

"Beautiful! Pennant still has nothing to do with Cristiano Ronaldo!"

On the sidelines, Eddie Gray, who saw this scene, looked stern, and assistant coach Gustavo Poyet reminded him, "Eddie. Do you want to replace Jermaine...he has been caught by the Portuguese. I have no confidence."

Eddie Gray was a little hesitant. Of course he knew that Pennant's performance was poor, but the question is, can replacing Bamby play a better role?And Pennant's scrambling and speed are still good. If Bambi is replaced, Bambi's speed will be much slower than Pennant. If this is the case, wouldn't the Portuguese boy be more fun?

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After Cristiano Ronaldo broke through Pennant, facing Richardson who came up to defend, he first made a few dazzling dribbles, so that Richardson did not dare to blindly touch the tentacles, and then, suddenly, his left foot was behind the ball With a swing, Richardson made a fake move to cross, and Richardson was really fooled. He jumped up and blocked it with his body. At this time, Cristiano Ronaldo buckled the football to his right foot and pulled the ball horizontally. One more person!
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Eddie Gray is still hesitating, the situation in the stadium has become more severe.

After dunking Richardson who was defending him, Cristiano Ronaldo pulled the football across the middle of the penalty area, dodged Radebe's attack again, and then shot the goal vigorously. The football passed from the hands of Leeds United goalkeeper Carson Draw an arc and fly to the far end of the goal!

The Manchester United fans at the Millennium Stadium had already stood up, ready to celebrate the goal, but the football hit the crossbar with a bang.

Just when everyone thought Manchester United would continue their bad luck in the first half, a red figure appeared in front of the football. With a light push, the football rolled from Carson's side into the net...

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Carson quickly got up and yelled at the line referee, indicating that Ruud van Nistelrooy, who made a supplementary shot, was offside, while another central defender Coloccini also raised his hand to signal the line referee.

But the referee Webber ignored the appeal of the Leeds United players. His whistle had already sounded, and his gestures were also very firm. The goal was valid and the ball was kicked off in the middle circle.

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After scoring the goal, Van Nistelrooy rushed to the edge of the field, waving his right arm at the Manchester United fans, and what he responded to was the crazy shout of the red wave.

Cristiano Ronaldo also yelled and ran over to hug Ruud van Nistelrooy. Although he was a little reconciled in his heart, his shot did not score, but he was able to create opportunities for his teammates to make supplementary shots, and he was able to score goals, which also made Portugal The boy was overjoyed.

Ruud van Nistelrooy and Cristiano Ronaldo hug, the two are whispering something, the unpleasantness between the two caused by Cristiano Ronaldo not passing the ball to Ruud van Nistelrooy in the first half , also suddenly disappeared.

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Eddie Gray seemed very excited. He rushed to the sidelines and protested loudly to the referee, indicating that Ruud van Nistelrooy, who made a supplementary shot, was in an offside position when Cristiano Ronaldo shot.

The fourth official had to persuade the head coach of Leeds United to return to the coaching bench. Of course, the means were not necessarily so mild. The referee also verbally warned the emotional Eddie Gray.

At this time, the slow-motion replay also showed that at the moment when Cristiano Ronaldo shot, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Leeds United's central defender Coloccini, who was lagging behind, were almost in parallel positions. The ball was really not offside, yes A good shot.

Eddie Gray kicked away the mineral water bottle under his feet, cursed a few words, and sat down on the coach's bench.

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On the other side, Ferguson also seemed very excited. He first hugged the assistant coaches around him, and then applauded his disciples. The offense scored a goal, which still surprised the godfather of Manchester United.

However, being able to equalize the score so quickly is definitely something to be happy about. The pressure on the Manchester United players has also been relieved a lot...

The second half of the game has just started, the score is 1:1, the game has just started...

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Following Eddie Gray's tactical arrangement, Li Rui retreated in the second half, and his position began to be between the attacking midfielder and the center forward, or it can be understood as the nine and a half position.

Albertini successfully intercepted the ball from Scholes in the frontcourt, and then directly landed a ground ball at the feet of Alan Lennon, and ran towards the frontcourt by himself. Knocking the football to the side, Albertini, who followed up, took two steps and observed the Manchester United penalty area. He looked up and saw that the goalkeeper Van der Sar was standing very forward, and he directly hoisted the ball towards the goal. go!
This lob shot was beyond everyone's expectations, because on the other side, Li Rui, who was retreating, had already reached out for the ball. Everyone thought that Albertini would pass the ball to Li Rui, but no one thought that Albertini would pass the ball to Li Rui. Suddenly a long-distance hanging goal, Manchester United goalkeeper Van der Sar did not expect, he almost took two steps back in a row, barely holding the football out of the crossbar.

In the stands of the Millennium Stadium, there was applause. Both Leeds United fans and Manchester United fans had to applaud this imaginative and wonderful lob and goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar's wonderful save.

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Albertini took the corner kick. In the penalty area, Li Rui kept running. Suddenly, he shook off Brown's pull, jumped up at the front point, and rubbed the football to the back point with his header.

Alan Smith completed an alley-oop and directly shook his head to attack the goal. Van der Sar was powerless, but the football brushed the post and went out of the baseline.

The Leeds United fans, who were about to cheer for the goal, shook their heads regretfully and sat down again, while the Manchester United fans also breathed a sigh of relief.

(End of this chapter)