heir to the red devil

Chapter 550: Goalkeeper's Performance

After 40 minutes of the game, the two sides still failed to rewrite the score.Although the head coaches of both sides seem to be calm, they are both very anxious.

Seeing Manchester United's continuous attack, although Atletico Madrid's defense organization is good, Simeone is still very worried. If this continues, it is inevitable that Atletico Madrid will be broken by the opponent's attack; and Vidic and Kanter's defensive ability is super strong , Their own front line can't penetrate their defense line at all.

On the other hand, Jin Taige was also anxious: If he could not take advantage of the home court to score more goals, then when he went to the away game, the second round of the game would be difficult to play.

Therefore, Jin Taige greeted the players on the sidelines, continued to attack, and strived for goals.

But until the end of the first half, the score of the two sides remained at 0-0.

During the intermission, Jin Taige asked the players to continue to strengthen the offense in the second half, and the two full-backs pressed a little higher to give more support to the frontcourt players.

In the visiting team's locker room, Simeone also told the players that they must not relax for a moment in the second half, and must guard against Manchester United's bombardment; and in the second half, once there is a good opportunity, don't give up the opportunity to counterattack.

After the start of the second half, the two sides continued to confront fiercely. Manchester United was in full swing. Under the leadership of midfielder Frank Lampard, they attacked Atletico Madrid's half.

"Griezmann broke into the penalty area, he leaned on Godin, and shot into the far corner! The ball brushed the post and drew the baseline!"

"Lewandowski grabs a tackle in front of the goal! Oblak saves the goal line! He defends the goal again!"

"Lampard's position is slightly to the right, giving up the center to De Bruyne. This season, De Bruyne has taken over the banner of Lampard's offensive core many times and has become the core point of the ball."

"De Bruyne found an opportunity and he shot! The ball hit the crossbar!"

"Finally blasted away the ten fingers of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Oblak, and was rejected by the crossbar. Manchester United is really unlucky today!"

Throughout the second half, Manchester United kept playing against Atletico Madrid, and Atletico Madrid couldn't breathe at all. BT Sport commentator Trick said with emotion: "Look at Manchester United's performance today. They beat last season's La Liga champions with no strength to fight back; looking back at the previous few games of Manchester United, they played without energy. God. The only difference is that Kim Tagg is back today! He not only raised the morale of the Manchester United players, but also reassured the Manchester United players. They are very firm at this moment-as long as Kim Tagg is on the court, there will be absolutely no problem in this game!"

On the other side, Atletico Madrid coach Simeone frowned. He didn't expect Manchester United to attack so fiercely in this game.If this trend continues, Manchester United's offensive power can definitely match the league rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona!If they beat him like this again, the goal will be really dangerous...

Simeone's premonition soon came true. In the 73rd minute of the game, Manchester United passed a cross from the wing. Griezmann in the center dribbled the ball to the side and broke through. He was tripped by Arda Turan who returned to the penalty area. land.The referee immediately stopped the game and awarded a penalty kick!
The whole Old Trafford stadium is boiling!At this stage of the game, to be able to get a penalty is definitely a godsend for Manchester United.

Usually the first penalty shooter in the team is Lewandowski, and he will do his part in this game.

At this time Oblak was standing in front of Atletico Madrid's goal. He stared closely at Lewandowski in front of him without blinking.And Lewandowski was also taking a deep breath, preparing to take the penalty kick.

At this time, Nori was watching the situation on the field excitedly: "Lewandowski is about to take this goal. If this goal is scored, then Manchester United will lead 1-0 at home and get a goal difference advantage. Although this advantage is not great, but for the next away game, a home goal will also determine the final victory!"

"Lewandowski has scored 41 goals for Manchester United this season. A total of 23 goals in the league, including 4 penalties. Lewandowski's penalty kick rate this season is [-]%. There should be no problem."

"The referee calls other irrelevant players to exit the penalty area and prepares to take a penalty kick."

"Lewandow took a few steps back... run-up... vigorously volleyed in the middle!"

"The ball hit the crossbar and flew out of the goal!!!"

"Just now Oblak's body has moved to the right, but he stretched out his foot and touched the ball, which deflected the ball upwards a little, which caused Lewandowski's shot to change direction slightly!"

"Oblak is really the super goalkeeper of Atletico Madrid! He uses his own power to keep the goal clean!"

After missing the penalty kick, Lewandowski was a little frustrated. At this time, Lampard walked up and patted Lewandowski on the shoulder: "Don't mind, this is just an accident, don't take it to heart."

Griezmann also comforted Lewandowski: "It's not your fault for the ball, the goalkeeper of Atletico Madrid is really lucky today!"

After losing the ball, Manchester United experienced a brief period of low ebb. The players were still a little frustrated with the loss of the scoring opportunity just now, but this allowed Atletico Madrid to see an opportunity to attack.

Simeone blew a whistle to several offensive players, and they immediately understood.

In the 79th minute of the game, Atletico Madrid midfielder Gabi and Cork made consecutive short passes in the midfield, but the Manchester United players were a little distracted. In the end, Cork gave the ball to Torres in front of the penalty area with a through ball. .Torres took advantage of the opportunity to wipe out Smalling who was in front of him, and got a single-handed chance!
At this time, Rafael had no choice but to uproot Torres diagonally...

"The referee stopped the game! He awarded Atletico Madrid a penalty! And gave Rafael a red card!"

"Manchester United got a penalty kick a few minutes ago, they didn't take it, and they will be punished for wasting the chance! Now Atletico Madrid also got a penalty kick! And they will play 11 against 10 next time, it seems Simeone's team may comeback at Old Trafford in this game!"

Jin Taige on the sidelines threw the water glass on the ground fiercely: "This reckless Smalling! Today is the first time he made a mistake this season?!"

Scholes also shook his head: "This ball is actually not a mistake, it is entirely a matter of Smalling's personal ability. He did not predict Torres' running position, and the starting speed did not keep up with Torres, so it caused Raphael's red card, alas..."

At this moment, Raphael walked off the court in frustration, and Kintag hurried over to hug him: "You did a good job, I don't care about you for this ball. Let's have a good rest in the end."

Raphael shook his head with a bitter face: "Boss, I want to see if this ball can be thrown..."

At this time, Alisson was standing in front of Manchester United's goal on the field, his eyes were burning, staring at Torres in front of him!

(End of this chapter)