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Chapter 123 League Cup Champion

Sure enough, the following games really developed in a favorable direction for Manchester United.

They played fiercely, but the referee encouraged their physical confrontation. On the contrary, Manchester City was often targeted inexplicably, which even the blind could see.

Before halftime, Ronaldo broke through and cut in. After colliding with Ferreira, he fell in the penalty area again. The referee also awarded a penalty kick again.

Ferreira also accumulated two yellow cards.

Ruud van Nistelrooy achieved it overnight, 2:0.
Manchester City still has one less player, this ball really can't be kicked.

In the second half, Manchester City pulled one back at the start, and veteran Rivaldo scored with a barb in the penalty area.

But soon, with the cooperation of Manchester United's frontcourt, they took advantage of the numbers and hit the ball to Rooney, who was unmarked. Rooney pushed and scored, extending the lead to two goals.

In the end, Manchester United defeated Manchester City 3:1 at home and advanced to the next round of the FA Cup.

Manchester City stopped there. It seems that their wish to win a Grand Slam this season has come to nothing.

Jia Yi didn't finish watching. He knew there was something tricky about it, but he couldn't do anything about it. Originally, Manchester City and Manchester United were evenly matched. Sometimes external factors would destroy this balance, so some people deliberately prevented Manchester City from advancing.

As an upstart, Manchester City still has a long way to go.

However, Jia Yi is not angry at all. His current self-cultivation is really good. The reason is that he has achieved too much in his previous life and is already somewhat immune to football.

Jia Yi did not watch the next Champions League knockout match.

Manchester City beat Molokomo by 1 goal in the away game. Crouch scored a header in the first half to help the team get 3 points in the away game.

It should be no problem to go back to the home court next, and it is only a matter of time before entering the top 8.

The rhythm of the game is very slow, Manchester City is quite able to defend, although the strength is stronger than the opponent, but in the opponent's home court, Manchester City still plays defensive counterattack.

This guy Mourinho always likes this tone, but the effect is still very good.

Manchester City did not consume too much energy and scored 3 points. This is a successful game.

In the 27th round of the league, Manchester City returned to the home court and defeated Chelsea 1-0. It was still a small victory, and the scene became boring.

Mourinho seems to be looking for a change and does not intend to expose Manchester City's edge too much.

After being slapped by the referee in a row, Mourinho is also looking for a change.

Acting low-key may save some trouble.

On the last day of February, Manchester City faced Middlesbrough at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff to compete for the League Cup this season.

Jia Yi took a few XJ players and sat in the stands to watch the game.

Several young guys are very excited, they can be selected to play for Manchester City, and they all feel very lucky to see a League Cup final on the first day they come to the UK.

After the start of the game, Manchester City was still slow, there were many defensive players in the backcourt, and they took the initiative to hand over the ball to the opponent.

The Middlesbrough players saw it, and of course they were happy to take over the ball.

Who doesn't want to play against Manchester City?

However, as they kicked, the Middlesbrough players realized that something was wrong. The ball couldn't always hit the opponent's penalty area. On their side, they still consumed a lot of energy.

In the 19th minute, Juninho dribbled the ball and was tackled by Maniche. The ball then hit Kaka's feet. Kaka made a quick breakthrough and hit a pass outside the penalty area. Crouch in the penalty area turned around and volleyed. , the ball went straight to the dead end, 1:0!

The Manchester City fans reveled in the stands. As soon as the goal was scored, the championship was basically won.

The rhythm of Manchester City has been the same in these few games, but after scoring a goal, they basically made the opponent more difficult to play.

A strong defense makes the opponent almost collapse. What's the use of having more possessions?

Mourinho also crossed his legs proudly in the stands. Although the scores in these few games were not high, it seemed that Manchester City was more comfortable, not only winning the ball, but also without bloodshed.

The physical fitness of the players has been excellently buffered, which is of great benefit to the subsequent decisive battle.

Of course, the strength of the opponents in these few games also gave Mourinho the confidence to adjust the team. Even Chelsea did not let Manchester City do their best.

After all, La Nieli is also playing defense.

After these few games, Ronaldinho and others' physical fitness has been buffered, and the next March is crucial. Whether there is a bumper harvest or not, this month is the key.

The game continues.

After Middlesbrough kicked off again, they pressed higher, but they began to pass back when they attacked the 30-meter area.

There seemed to be a trap ahead, and the Middlesbrough players dared not step in.

This thing's return pass continues to control the ball, but this is invalid ball control, which does not help the game result at all.

Before the end of halftime, Tang Ning made a strong attack from the side and was intercepted by Lampard with a side tackle. Bridge came up to intercept the ball and left, quickly hitting the gap behind Tang Ning.

A 3-on-2 situation was formed in the frontcourt.

The Middlesbrough team, which was not in a hurry to return to defense, could only watch Manchester City pass the ball in front of the goal. Facing the empty goal, Kaka easily pushed and shot, 2:0!

Jia Yi also chatted with a few little guys: "See? This is the strength of top European clubs. Don't look at us defending, but there are always counterattacks. You carefully observe the team's running positions and some technical moves. Use, as well as counterattack processing.

Pahati, you play as a winger, especially you must learn this kind of inside cut tactic. After Bridge’s inside cut, he changes direction and quickly breaks through the opponent’s defense. With this advantage, turn the advantage into a goal. It is the weakness of our Chinese players. You guys should keep your eyes open. "

Pahati, the oldest, nodded again and again. His speed is fast, but his technique is relatively rough. He definitely does not have the in-cutting skills of Bridge. Thinking that he is not even as good as a full-back in the Premier League, Pahati's face is also a little bit uncomfortable. .

The others are even more motivated. This time they come to the Premier League, they must make a difference. Seeing the performance of the big stars at such a close distance, they also have the confidence to learn something.

The halftime score was 2:0.
In the second half, Manchester City continued to deploy a strong defensive lineup, waiting for Middlesbrough to attack.

Middlesbrough also had no way not to attack, they were two behind, and this was the final again, so they could only press out and attack.

However, the possession of the ball has changed time and time again, and Manchester City's counterattack has also played smoothly.

In the 59th minute, Quaresma received a long pass from the backcourt and hit the opponent's bottom line and then kicked the ball to the far end. Crouch headed the ball into the middle of the penalty area, and Kaka volleyed, 3:0!

In the 68th minute, still stealing the ball from the backcourt, Maniche showed his skills, made a long pass, and once again accurately found his fellow Quaresma.

Quaresma understated the ball directly into the penalty area with one kick. Crouch quickly killed it. After catching the ball, he pushed the far corner with one kick. The ball went into the goal for the fourth time!

In the end, Manchester City beat Middlesbrough 4-0 and won the League Cup this season.

When the final whistle blew, the Manchester City players celebrated.

This is also the first championship trophy this season, which deserves everyone's joy.

Use a League Cup champion to open the way, and Manchester City will have both the next league and the Champions League!
(End of this chapter)