Manchester United legend

Chapter 165

Many fans still believe that the semi-final was the most exciting and classic game in the [-]-year history of the FA Cup, not one of them.

Many Giggs fans will think this is the most exciting game of the season.

In this very classic game itself, there was an extraordinary miraculous performance of their idols.They will insist that this game alone is enough to go down in history with Giggs' best goal and shine forever.

As if to pave the way for this game, the two sides played a dull semi-final three days ago on April 4, which was the eighth confrontation between the two teams in the FA Cup.The two teams played very fiercely in that game, but the whole game can be described as fierce but not exciting. One word sums it up as "boring"!
The two teams fought endlessly for 120 minutes. Arsenal paid the price of Vivas' dismissal, but Manchester United also failed to take the lead, and finally had to replay three days later.

The rematch three days later was refreshing, and it could even be said that it was overwhelming. This is definitely a classic in the history of the FA Cup in England.Wonderful goals, fiery conflicts, red cards, offside goals, penalties, miraculous saves, overtime lore... The game is already full of classic elements, and what is even more shocking and admirable is that this game created the best attack and the most exciting goal in the history of the FA Cup.The boiling stadium atmosphere from the beginning to the end of this game became the best setting at that moment; the Manchester United fans who fell into madness after this game witnessed the birth of a great goal.

Even the Arsenal fans at the scene, as well as the England fans in front of the TV and the fans watching the game all over the world, were all excited for Giggs's wonderful goal that he broke through the barrier alone, stepped on the horse, and volleyed the goal after passing five players in a row.

This is the most exciting goal, this is the glory of Giggs, this is a moment of football!
Let us go back to that game once again, and let us once again recall the great moment that belonged to Ryan Giggs.

It was April 1999, 4, and Manchester United and Arsenal met again at Villa Park.In fact, at this time the two teams have already fought to the most intense stage.

Manchester United is still at the top of the league table, while Arsenal is less than 3 points away. It can be said that both sides have the opportunity to win the league and cup "double" before this game.

Ferguson sent out the usual 442 formation, but he rotated many main players: Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were rarely used as a striker, midfielders Jost and Butt joined forces to take charge, central defenders chose Johansen and Stam, the left midfielder was Bromqvist who also shined this season, and naturally Beckham was on the right—Giggs did not actually start.

Wenger also responded with 442.Bergkamp and Anelka were used on the forward line, Vieira and Overmars led the midfielders, and the veterans led by Adams were still on the back line.

The game entered into a fierce fight from the very beginning, and the two teams didn't intend to grind, and didn't intend to keep the suspense for too long.Under the leadership of Jost, the attacking Manchester United quickly gained the advantage on the scene.

After the opponents dealt with it many times, Manchester United's first threatening shot opened the deadlock.

Vieira's shot from outside the penalty area was weak. After being caught by Schmeichel, he immediately launched a counterattack with a long pass. The ball quickly flew to the front of Arsenal's penalty area. Arsenal's right back Dixon pushed it up, and the ball fell to Beckham's feet.

Beckham quickly dribbled the ball to attack from the middle, while Sheringham and Solskjaer quickly pulled away the defensive players from both sides. When Beckham dribbled the ball into the area of ​​about 35 yards, he first passed the ball to Sheringham.

Beckham, who was completely unguarded, shot at the ball in the arc of the penalty area. The ball pulled out a small arc and flew straight to the dead corner on the left - Seaman could not touch the ball even after flying all over his body. 1 to 0, Manchester United led the score.

In the second half, Manchester United still maintained a strong offensive intention. Solskjaer missed two good opportunities to score goals. Bromqvist's one-handed shot in the penalty area was unfortunately blocked by Seaman. He failed to help Manchester United seal the victory before being replaced by Ryan Giggs.

Manchester United, who wasted scoring chances in a row, was quickly punished. In the 69th minute, Arsenal gave Bergkamp the ball from the left side of the front court. The Dutch killer took the ball and turned to the center.

It was a miracle of great effort - the speeding ball hit Stam's deflection on the defensive line and flew into the lower left corner where Schmeichel couldn't save.

1 to 1, Arsenal equalized the score.

Only then did the climax begin.Soon Arsenal launched an offensive again. Bergkamp squeezed Johansen, who was jumping for a high ball, and then dribbled the ball to the center. A strong shot from the edge of the penalty area forced Schmeichel to let go.

And 2 minutes later, Arsenal made a comeback and attacked from the left again. Overmars dribbled the ball and rushed forward. Manchester United's defenders kept retreating. No one stepped forward to resist Overmars.

Jost decided to bring Overmars down, even if he got a back penalty, and soon he and Overmars were neck and neck. Jost saw that he was getting closer to the penalty area, and a flying shovel knocked Overmars down.

The referee immediately blew his whistle, and the two teams also caused a lot of conflict because of this tackle. Jost also received a yellow card for this, and was sent off after accumulating two yellow cards.Jost, who was sent off, handed the captain's armband to Beckham.Jost walked up to Ferguson when he was off the court. Ferguson didn't scold him, but just told him to go to the locker room to take a shower.

Arsenal, who played one more man, pressed forward and took advantage of the scene. Manchester United was forced to withdraw their defense and struggled to resist the opponent's firepower.

Before the end of the game, Parlor dribbled the ball into the penalty area from the right, and Philip Neville fell to the ground for a foul and tackled his opponent, a penalty!However, Bergkamp's shot was bravely saved by Schmeichel!

The game went into overtime.Manchester United, who played one less player, fell into a dangerous situation, but the Manchester United players were united and made the defense impeccable.

Arsenal's players failed to create chances in extra time, and their optimism that they thought they had the upper hand eventually punished them.

Giggs, who had always been female, suddenly broke out. It was the 109th minute, and the scene that Red Devils fans will never forget appeared: Giggs received a careless pass from Vieira on the left side of his half, and then dribbled the ball forward himself.

Gradually, he started to speed up, and he began to use exquisite and changeable small skills to surpass others. Soon, Giggs' charge became a big killer that cut open the enemy's formation. In the upper corner, 2 to 1!Manchester United once again overtook the score under unfavorable circumstances!

Unbelievable goal!This is the most brilliant blow in Giggs' career. Such a goal appeared like a master of art suddenly bursting out of inspiration, and then directly flashed the titanium alloy dog ​​eyes of countless fans.

Such a long-distance raid can only be compared with Maradona's classic goal in 1986 and Ronaldo's wonderful breakthrough in 1996.After the goal, there was a story. Giggs took off his jersey, revealing his dark and thick chest hair and galloped all the way, shouting all the way.His momentum shocked the audience, and his sexy also shocked the audience!
Giggs' wonderful goal immediately detonated the entire stadium. Arsenal fans were stunned and unbelievable, while Manchester United fans were almost crazy with joy!

Giggs' goal finally brought Manchester United victory - this victory was so exciting, Ferguson couldn't help hugging his team!
After the game, the Manchester United fans who had been reluctant to leave for a long time played the slogan "Towards the Triple Crown!", wishing Manchester United a sprint towards the great goal of the Triple Crown.Yes, defeating Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-finals was Manchester United's first step towards the Treble.

For Bergkamp, ​​this game is unbearable to look back on, it is simply a memory like hell.

When suppressed throughout the first half, Bergkamp was close to disappearing, unable to do anything to Manchester United's defense, and could not give the team any help, except for his foul that caused Jost's yellow card.In the second half, as Manchester United shrank the front line, Bergkamp retreated to take the ball many times, so there was room for performance.

Bergkamp scored an exceptionally good goal in the second half, albeit with a bit of luck.And after that goal, he also ushered in the climax of his performance: overturning Johansen to get a shot, leading the team's offensive direction to make Manchester United hard to defend, and taking a penalty kick!
If that penalty is successfully scored by him, it is estimated that Manchester United will be eliminated, after all, the time is almost over.It's a pity that everything was messed up by himself!
Of course, the tragic emperor in the Arsenal team also has Vieira.Vieira, who has become the core of the Gunners, performed abnormally in this game. After the game, he was even teased by Gary Neville, "Thank you for giving us a wonderful own goal assist, and by the way played a passer-by, which fully completed Giggs' goal."

As for Anelka, in addition to being the backdrop for Manchester United, he also has a goal that was judged offside by the referee, which directly blew away Arsenal's hope of victory.

Before scoring a goal, he did everything very well: waiting for his teammates to pass the ball in the arc of the penalty area, and once the teammates decided to shoot, they decisively went forward to the penalty area, ready to grab the second point or make a fortune.He had waited for the ball saved by Schmeichel, grabbed the ball as he wished, and calmly took a lead to the left front, and immediately shot with his right foot-the ball slid into the goal as he wished.

Anelka excitedly ran to the sidelines, wanting to stay away from the scene. While running, he clenched his fist with one hand and waved fiercely in celebration. The Arsenal fans went crazy at the moment of the goal and hugged Parlor and other players enthusiastically to celebrate.

However, the referee's whistle extinguished their excitement coldly, offside - Anelka had fallen into the offside trap of Manchester United's defense the moment his teammates shot.

The burning enthusiasm on Anelka's face, the excitement of the entire Arsenal team, and the madness of the Arsenal fans disappeared all of a sudden, like a tidal wave.

Arsenal rejoiced in vain, and the whole team finally fell into the pain of loss because of the loss and being eliminated.

However, Arsenal's captain Adams was aboveboard, and he even offered to congratulate Giggs after the game. "United deserved the win, Ryan's goal was the lightest, smartest goal I've ever seen, congratulations!"

(End of this chapter)