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Chapter 237 The First Crown!
2: 1!

In the 83rd minute of the game, Li Rui scored twice to overtake the score again, which completely ignited the fighting spirit of the Leeds United players and the passion of the fans.

The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff has become a sea of ​​cheers for Leeds United fans. The stadium is full of excited fans singing and cheering.

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On the other side of the Millennium Stadium, there are more Manchester United fans. In sharp contrast to the singing and dancing of the Leeds United fans, the Manchester United fans are at a loss. Some Manchester United fans did not expect to face such a situation. , Just at the beginning of the second half, the team equalized the score and created some opportunities afterwards. Just when Manchester United fans were expecting the team to score another goal, they fell behind again.

The Manchester United fans looked very lonely. Many fans looked at the stadium with their heads in their hands in despair. In the camera, some young fans, at this moment, had already begun to cry...

At 83 minutes into the game, Manchester United fell behind again, 1:2... There is not much time left for Manchester United.

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Corresponding to the expressions of the fans, the Manchester United players on the field seemed to be stunned by the conceded goal, with unconfident and frustrated expressions in their eyes... There are only 10 minutes left before the end of the game, and they can still equalize score?

This conceded goal is really a great blow to Manchester United's morale!

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In fact, another reason for the absent-minded performance of Manchester United fans is precisely because Manchester United's performance is not bad, but they still have the advantage on the field. Taking the lead, this is really a big blow to the morale of the team.

Ferdinand put his head in his hands, and there was still an expression of disbelief in his eyes. Just now he thought he had successfully defended against Li Rui. From Ferdinand's point of view, even in the match against Arsenal, even Henry, Under such circumstances, there is no way to go, but this young player from Leeds United still scored an incredible goal with such an unconventional shooting method!

Ferdinand looked at Li Rui who was still celebrating his goal, and shook his head unwillingly, with a look of pain in his eyes.

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Ferguson couldn't sit still anymore. He walked to the sidelines and shouted to the inside: "Attack! Don't defend! Attack! Press them out! Leo, keep an eye on Lee, don't give him another chance."

"John! Macael! Assist up! Press up, press up!" Ferguson yelled at the two full-backs, O'Shea and Sylvester. At this time, for Manchester United, there is no need to defend. , must be desperate, if you can't score, what good is the defense? !

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"There is still time! There is still time! Don't give up! We still have a chance!" This was the voice of Manchester United captain Roy Keane.

At this time, Manchester United also made the second substitution of the game. French striker Saha came off the bench. He replaced the veteran Ryan Giggs who was already a little immobile.

There was also applause from the stands. Although Manchester United is now behind, this is the home of the Welsh national team, and it can be regarded as Giggs' territory. Some fans still applauded the veteran.

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Although Leeds United scored a goal, the players of the Manchester United team showed confusion and frustration in an instant, but after all, this is a team with rich experience in the Champions League. Amidst the shouts, they quickly put all their energy into the game. The Manchester United team exploded with unprecedented momentum in a desperate situation, and the pressure on Leeds United's defensive formation was almost deformed, and it was out of breath.

Li Rui also had to retreat frequently to help the team defend. Once he got the ball, he used his skills and speed to control the football as much as possible and delay the time as much as possible.

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Although Saha who just played is not a player who is good at speed, he wins because of his physical strength. The French striker's performance this season is not good. The injury made this striker who once created the transfer record of Fulham transfer Gradually faded out of the sight of the media and fans.

Being sent on the field at this time, for the French striker, there is not much time left for him, but if he can seize the opportunity, he can change his embarrassing position in the Manchester United team.

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Richardson came up to defend Saha. Richardson's performance in this game can be said to be quite satisfactory. He didn't perform much offensively, but he was still qualified defensively.

However, Richardson, who was physically exhausted, was obviously struggling to face Saha who had just played. Saha lowered his center of gravity and made a feint, making Richardson think he was going to cut to the middle. The football dialed to Richardson's right, then accelerated and wiped from Richardson's left, and then continued to break through.

"Fill! Don't let him cross!" Leeds United coach Eddie Gray shouted nervously from the sidelines.

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Albertini immediately came up to defend, but Saha didn't wait for him to come up, passed the ball directly, and directly hoisted the football into the penalty area.

In the penalty area, Djemba, who was plugged in, grabbed the point and directly shook his head to attack the goal. The football almost brushed the post and missed the goal.

When the Manchester United fans in the stands saw the ball go wide, they hugged their heads regretfully and shook their heads unwillingly.

On the sidelines, Ferguson was chewing gum in his mouth, his face was flushed, and he spread his hands helplessly. Now, the head coach can't do anything, it depends on the performance of the players.

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Leeds United goalkeeper Carson put the football at the goal point, and it took about ten seconds before he kicked off. Ruud van Nistelrooy was already protesting to the referee Webber that the Leeds United players were delaying time.

Without hesitation, Webber came up and gave the goalkeeper Carson a yellow card. The entire Millennium Stadium was booed. The Manchester United fans booed the Leeds United goalkeeper for delaying time, and the Leeds United players booed the referee for the yellow card.

At this time, the staff on the sidelines of the stadium raised a sign indicating 4 minutes of stoppage time for the whole game, which caused strong dissatisfaction from the Leeds United fans.

"Damn it! 4 minutes! Why didn't that guy add an hour!" Eddie Gray was furious from the sidelines.

Ferguson also frowned. Although he also knew that according to England's routine, 4 minutes of stoppage time was already a lot, but these 4 minutes...the time left for Manchester United is really too little.

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Carson drove the football forward with a big foot.

Alan Smith barely passed the football to Bumby on the wing during the aerial battle with Brown. Bambi just wanted to pass a cross to Alan Lennon. Li Rui retreated to ask for the ball.

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Roy Keane immediately came up to interfere. Li Rui caught the ball with his back, and then flicked the football to the left. When Keane stretched out his foot to intercept, he dunked the football back, and at the same time quickly turned around, getting rid of Manchester United The captain's close entanglement, received the ball.

However, Keane did not give up. He continued to follow. Li Rui saw that he could not get rid of it temporarily, so he did not continue to dribble the ball. Instead, he pushed the ball slightly to the side and ran towards the other side.

Keane was blocked by Li Rui, and could only watch Alan Lennon push forward after receiving the ball. Li Rui led the football over while running, and then poked the ball with his toes, and the football went forward Roll over, and at the same time speed up and chase after the football!
"Beautiful! Li's footwork is gorgeous! Beautiful two-for-one! Leeds United's chance to counterattack!" Taibi shouted loudly. In fact, after Li Rui's goal, the gold medal commentator of Sky TV has been standing Explained.

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"Stop him! Stop him!" Van der Sar loudly commanded the team's defense in front of the goal.

Ferdinand greeted him without hesitation, and Djemba, who was returning to defend on the other side, also came to help defend.

Li Rui's delicate and outstanding footwork made the Leeds United fans cheer unscrupulously. The Manchester United fans were a little dazed watching the Chinese player's ostentatious performance in the Manchester United penalty area at this time, and...wasting up the game time... …

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Li Rui let people firmly control the football in the penalty area. Both Ferdinand and Djemba had no way to deal with him for a while. Because it was in the penalty area, they also had some scruples and did not dare to go too far in their actions. Once they were caught at this time If a penalty kick is awarded, the Manchester United team will have no chance at all. Although, as time goes by, the Manchester United team is gradually drifting away from the championship...

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Li Rui leaned his back against Ferdinand, slapped the hand of the Manchester United central defender, and tried his best to control the football under his feet. On the other side, Djemba stretched out his foot to poke the ball. Pull the football back and avoid Djimba's grab.

"It's so beautiful! The football seems to stick to his feet..."

While speaking, Li Rui hardly looked at the situation in the penalty area. He leaned on Roy Keane, swung his right foot, and swept the football towards the goal.

The ball was very fast and crossed the goal, which caused confusion in the penalty area of ​​the Manchester United team. Van der Sar did not dare to attack, so he could only stand in front of the goal and try to block possible shooting angles.

Brown blocked Alan Smith, preventing him from having a chance to shoot. At this time, behind the penalty area, a white figure rushed over and kicked him directly!
Bang!
It was the sound of a football kicking hard on the post!
"Richardson shot! WWOWWOWOWO... it hit the post and Manchester United escaped."

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Richardson didn't even have time to be upset that his shot didn't go in, and he was desperately trying to return to his own half. Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar yelled at the ball boy on the sidelines, and a ball boy Very cooperatively, he quickly threw the football to the Manchester United goalkeeper. Van der Sar directly drove the football to the frontcourt with a big foot, and time was running out.

"I bet this ball boy must be a fan of Manchester United!" Taibi joked when he saw the ball boy quickly throw the football to Van der Sar.

In fact, after the game, the local media in Manchester actually interviewed this little caddy named Adam Matthews. Sure enough, this little caddy is indeed a fan of Manchester United. In addition, this caddy He is still a player in the youth echelon of Cardiff City in the Championship Stadium. The ball boy expressed his hope that he hopes to wear the Manchester United jersey one day...

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The referee, Weber, was already raising his wrist to check the time.

Van der Sar drove the football forward with a big foot.

After Djemba stopped the ball with his chest, he knocked the football to Saha. The French also knew that his speed was not fast. Saha immediately put the football at the feet of Cristiano Ronaldo, and he took the ball to attack.

Cristiano Ronaldo started with a gimmicky but useful dribble. After reaching Bamby, he continued to dribble along the side. Ian Hart immediately forced up.

Cristiano Ronaldo knocked the football with the heel of his left foot, took advantage of the trend and cut in sideways, and broke through Ian Hart. At this time, Rooney was reaching for the ball on the other side.

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Maybe it was the end of the game, Leeds United goalkeeper Carson was a little careless, and his position was a little forward.

Cristiano Ronaldo glanced up at Carson's position in front of the goal, ignored Rooney's request for the ball, swung the football sideways, avoided Radebe's tackle, and slammed the goal directly...

Unprepared, Carson was shocked. He saw the football flying towards the upper corner of the goal. He quickly retreated, retreated, quickly retreated, then jumped up, stretched out his right hand, and flew into the air, almost doing his best. , barely lifted the football off the crossbar.

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"Rooney is asking for the ball...Cristiano keeps on dribbling...WOWOWOWOWWO Brilliant lob! I must say if it had been scored it would have been one of the most beautiful goals in the history of the FA Cup. The goal just now is comparable...It's just a pity that this goal was not scored...Leeds United's goalkeeper is still performing well, and Carson's performance made Robinson, who left Leeds United last season, feel ashamed..." Commentary The players were full of praise for this wonderful lob and defense.

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Cristiano Ronaldo watched Carson hold the ball out, clenched his fists, and yelled towards the sky. He was really depressed. When the lob shot was shot, he felt good, thinking that the ball had a Yes, but was thrown out by the goalkeeper of Leeds United...

If this goal is scored, he, Cristiano Ronaldo, will be the hero of Manchester United...

Carson turned a somersault in the air and fell. He looked at the night sky with lingering fear. This lob shot really scared him. If he stepped back by half a centimeter, the goal would have been scored...

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Manchester United's corner kick.

At this time, everyone saw the time on the big screen, and the stoppage time was about to fill up 4 minutes. If Manchester United still cannot score from this corner kick, the 2005 FA Cup trophy will be lost. It belongs to Leeds United.

At this time, in the stands of the Leeds United fans at the Millennium Stadium.

“10！9！8！7！6！5！4！3！2！……1！”球迷们已经看着球场大屏幕上的时间，在为比赛结束倒数计时了。

However, Leeds United fans did not hear the whistle at the end of the game, which caused strong dissatisfaction among Leeds United fans, who booed harshly.

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The noise of the Leeds United fans also affected the Manchester United players on the field. Saha, who was about to take a corner kick, looked towards the referee. However, the referee hadn't said anything yet, and captain Roy Keane's roar had already sounded. , "Idiot! Idiot! Free throw!"

Ferguson waved his right hand from the sidelines, signaling everyone to fight for the corner kick. Even the goalkeeper Van der Sar rushed into the penalty area, ready to fight for the top.

At this time, the referee Webber signaled the Manchester United players to take a free throw, but he still allowed Manchester United to finish the corner kick.

On the sidelines, Eddie Gray appeared impatient. He protested to the fourth official on the sidelines. He pointed to his watch, indicating that stoppage time had come, why didn't he blow the whistle for the end of the game.

The fourth official ignored the head coach of Leeds United, just gave him a blank look, and said to himself, of course you want to hear the whistle at the end of the game.

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All the players of Leeds United also came back to defend this corner kick. Everyone knows that if they defend this corner kick, they are the champions, haha, the FA Cup champions!

Li Rui was also crowded in the penalty area. He was arranged by the veteran defenseman Radebe to defend Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Saha took the corner and passed it directly to the back point, where Van Nistelrooy jumped very high, and he ferried the football into the middle of the penalty area.

In the middle of the penalty area, Ferdinand won the ball, and despite Radebe's interference, he still struggled to head the ball towards the far corner of the goal.

There were a lot of people in the penalty area, and Carson's vision was blocked. When he realized it, the football was already in front of him. The Leeds United goalkeeper made a save that stunned everyone. He subconsciously hit the football with his head in front of the goal. out...

Outside the penalty area, Roy Keane didn't stop the ball, he volleyed directly. The football should have hit Milner and rolled out of the baseline. It should be a corner kick from Manchester United.

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But at this moment he heard that the referee Webber did not give Manchester United another chance to take a corner kick. He blew a whistle, then a second whistle, and then a third whistle...

At the end of the game, the champion of the FA Cup in 2005 was born, and he belongs to Leeds United! !

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Keane, who was about to run to take the corner kick, rushed to the referee Webber angrily, asking him why he didn't give Manchester United time to take the corner kick...

However, more Manchester United players sat in the stadium in frustration. Everyone knew that the whistle for the end of the game had already blown, and the score could not be changed. Manchester United lost the last redemption game of the season. Chance.

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Just after the referee Weber blew the three whistles to end the game, the entire Millennium Stadium was boiling and people were almost suffocating.

The entire stadium resounded with the excited shouts of Leeds United fans——
"We are the champions, Leeds United! The championship belongs to Leeds!!!"

(End of this chapter)