However, despite the hard work of the Tranmere players with the support of the home fans, the lack of skill and quality made it impossible to win the game.

The first goal came in the third minute of the opening kick-off, when Manchester United's star Wayne Rooney, with his strong body and pace, broke through the two defenders in quick succession, and then stabbed the ball straight under the goalkeeper's crotch and rolled into the net.

At the moment of the goal, the audience immediately burst into warm applause, including the fans of the home team.

In the eyes of the home fans, the defeat was expected and no one was frustrated by it.

You know, the two teams are not the first time to meet, in last year's charity game, the opponent was also Manchester United, the final score was an astonishing 15:1, the only goal of the Tranmere team was in the second half, Manchester United substitute after getting the coach's hint, let the opponent a goal, the disparity in strength between the two sides, can be seen in general.

Compared with last year's game, the gap between the two teams is still the same, and some time ago, Manchester United represented the Premier League and successfully entered the semi-finals of the Champions League, and the domestic league is also unbeaten in 16 games, firmly at the top of the table.

So in the face of such a top team with momentum, Tranmere is basically powerless.

By the end of the first half, the score had become 0:9, and the away team Manchester United was crushing strongly!

At halftime, Duan Yun and Prince Harris also entered the dressing room, and in the second half, they will change into Tranmere jerseys for the game.

Because it is an exhibition match, in terms of substitutions, the rules of the official game are not strictly followed, and the two sides can make substitutions at will, which is very entertainment.

And after putting on the jersey and shoes that the staff had prepared for him in advance, Duan Yun also felt a little excited in his heart.

Although Duan Yun has performed strongly, he also knows that there is a huge gap between the football level in Asia and European and American countries, even if it is a top Asian team like South Korea and Japan, it is only the middle and lower reaches of the low-level leagues in Europe, which is not worth mentioning.

In addition, judging from the first half of the game, Duan Yun found that in addition to the technical advantages of European and American players, the innate physical advantages are also very strong.

is also passing and receiving the ball, the reaction and speed of European and American players are obviously half a beat faster than Duan Yun's teammates in the national team, although there is only a reaction advantage of about a few tenths of a second, it is enough to give European and American players a great advantage.

With skillful technique and reflexes, coupled with a physical advantage, it is clear that the Asian players still have a long way to go.

And being able to compete with a top team like Manchester United is also a very rare opportunity for Duan Yun to learn from each other.

"Knock knock!"

At the beginning of the second half, when Prince Harris entered wearing the team's jersey, all the audience at the scene gave a standing ovation.

"You're the only professional player in our team, so it's up to you for the second half. After Prince Harris entered the venue, he said to Duan Yun with a smile.

"Hmm. Duan Yun nodded when he heard this, and then the two stood on the service line.

At the same time, on the sidelines, Tranmere's chairman Mark and Manchester United manager Arsene Wenger, who led the team to London this time, chatted enthusiastically with each other.

Although the teams they lead are very different in all aspects, in fact, Mark and Wenger are old friends who have been friends for decades.

When Mark was the CEO of the FA, he maintained a close relationship with Wenger because of his work, and after Mark retired, the two often met at some sports gatherings, and their personal relationship was very good.

"Why is there an Asian player on the field? is that your team's substitute?" Wenger asked Mark curiously after seeing Duan Yun standing in the middle of the field waiting for kick-off.

"He was the guest of honor brought by Prince Harris, a Chinese mathematician named Duan Yun, who had just won this year's Fields Medal. Mark replied.

"This is remarkable!" Wenger was taken aback when he heard this, and then said: "He looks very young. ”

Wenger himself knew nothing about the academic world and did not pay attention to the recent World Congress of Mathematicians in London, but he had also heard of the Fields Medal and couldn't help but be surprised to see Duan Yun so young.

"That's right, I just had a chat with this Chinese man, who is only 19 years old, in addition to being a mathematician, is also a professional player in Huaxia, and has been selected for ......the national team," Mark added.

"What? he's still a pro?" Wenger was stunned when he heard this.

"I didn't believe it at first, but since Prince Harris said so, it should be true. Mark replied.

"This is incredible, even if he is a genius, he should only be talented in one aspect, but this Duan Yun has made achievements in both aspects at the same time, which is really unimaginable. Wenger stared at Duan Yun on the field and said thoughtfully.

"Since he is a player of the Chinese national team, the second half of the game is much better. Mark smiled and continued, "Maybe the second half will cause a lot of problems for your team......

"You think too much, my old Mark. Wenger shook his head with a smile when he heard this, and then said: "The best sport for the Chinese people is table tennis, football, they are not even at the level of entry, even if it is their national team, in my opinion, even if Duan Yun is a player of the Chinese national team, it is estimated that in your team it is just the level of substitutes." ”

"I really haven't heard much about any excellent players in China, and the results of the Chinese national team are indeed very poor, and the world ranking is estimated to be in the bottom 100. Mark nodded and said.

"But today, since Duan Yun is the guest of this competition, I can let my team teach him a lesson, let him know what a real professional player is, and hope that this young man can learn something......" Arsene Wenger said with a smile.

"I guess after this competition, this Duan Yun will definitely be very frustrated. ”

As soon as Mark's words fell, the two of them immediately laughed.

At this time, Duan Yun, who was standing in the middle of the field, did not hear the conversation between Wenger and Mark at all, he just stood quietly in front of Prince Harris, waiting for the official start of the second half of the game.

"Shhh