Chapter 246: The So-Called Great War
On August 30, Tottenham Hotspur officially announced the introduction of South Korean winger Lee Yong-pyo before the transfer string was closed.
Since Park Ji-sung joined Manchester United, another South Korean star has arrived in the Premier League.
Some South Korean media said that the Premier League cannot be reduced to a stage for Chinese, and it also needs the nourishment of Korean stars.
Lee is a devout Christian known for his speed and dribbling ability.
As a full-back, his incisive assists were one of PSV Eindhoven's highlights. Martin Yol once commented on Lee Young-pyo: "He is the best left-back in the Eredivisie and one of the best in Europe!" ”
Under the overall popular tactic of "running and dying" in South Korea, Lee Yong-pyo's physical fitness is no worse than Park Ji-sung. It is precisely because of this that he was favored by Hiddink.
Although his offensive passing ability is not very high, Lee Yong-pyo, who can contribute on both offensive and defensive ends, can already make up for this lack with speed and penetration.
Lee Yong-pyo's transfer has encouraged all Korean fans.
The Seoul Ilbo threatened that the "China-South Korea War" would be staged in the Premier League.
"We have to adapt to the TO goal in the Premier League, so that we can better beat the Chinese team on the international stage."
It is undeniable that the idea of Koreans is indeed good.
They let the "Overseas Pioneers" find the roof of Tang Wu's goalkeeper in the Premier League, and formed a "scoring habit". In this way, the South Korean team will no longer be afraid when facing the Chinese team in the next two decades.
But what they don't think about is that things often have another side. If they fail, they may not have the courage to break through the door of the Chinese team in the next 20 years.
On 10 September, Manchester staged a red-blue derby.
Both teams have excellent start-up seasons, with Manchester United winning five consecutive league and Champions League games without conceding a goal, while Pierce is unbeaten in 12 games since taking charge of Manchester City and was voted Premier League Manager of the Month in August, finishing second in the team's table.
Ryan Giggs and Keane were both on the bench, with Smith playing in midfield. Xiao Xiaoluo's father died, and Park Ji-sung replaced him as a winger. Dong Fangzhuo also appeared in the camera this time, although he was only glanced at on the bench.
Manchester City captain Andy Distin returned from injury to take the place of teenager Onoba, and Andy Cole faced his old club.
Before the game, there was a minute of silence in the stadium for Cantwell, who captained Manchester United to FA Cup glory in 1963. The former Irish full-back died two days ago at the age of 73.
In first-half stoppage time, Vassell fouled Scholes at the back, Rooney took a free-kick and Scholes sent a right-footed volley from 32 yards in front of goal after a long run. Ruud van Nistelrooy, who seemed to be suspected of offside, reacted quickly and his right-footed volley from 8 meters in front of goal was blocked by James. But his name as the king of the small penalty area was not called for nothing, and after the shot was blocked, he ran to the edge of the small penalty area as soon as possible and fired a left-footed shot into the net.
Manchester United lead 1-0.
After the start of the second half, the situation remained tepid on the field. Until the 70th minute, Sun replaced Mills.
When Sun Jihai ran onto the court with his head down in the camera, the commentators of both China and South Korea shouted exaggeratedly in front of the microphone, "Next is the real war between China and South Korea!" ”
In the 75th minute, the energetic Sun Sun stepped forward with the ball and was knocked down by Rooney who was running from the side, and Manchester City won a free kick in front.
Taking advantage of the fact that the United players had not yet reacted, Sinclair quickly got his feet up and crossed. The ball bounced off Fletcher and at the back post, and Vassell fired a low left-footed shot from 14 yards in front of goal, which bounced off Barton's right foot and changed direction, leaving Van der Sar to "look at the ball and sigh".
Manchester City equalized 1-1!
In the 85th minute of the game, Ferguson actually sent Dong Fangzhuo to replace Park Ji-sung, and the stadium resounded with cheers.
"Oh, Shet! Is Ferguson old and confused? The South Korean commentator slapped the microphone hard in front of the camera, apparently unhappy with the substitution.
Who is bad to change? Why do you want to change to Park Ji-sung?
Who is bad to put on? Why do you want to replace Dong Fangzhuo?
In fact, Park Ji-sung played well in this game, and there were also a few threatening forward insertions.
The old man replaced him, firstly, because the game time was about to end, and he wanted to protect this young player who could replace Xiao Xiaoluo; The second is for the Chinese fans in the stands at their own expense, and the old man knows very well what the purpose of those who are dressed in red but are not Manchester United fans come to Old Trafford.
When Dong Fangzhuo and Sun Sun were fighting on the same field, many fans in the stands even shed tears.
"Look, we've got people at Manchester United too!"
"Still a winger!"
"I wish he could score!"
Sun could have taken a free-kick to equalise the scores, but Dong didn't give him much time after he came on the pitch.
After three laps on the pitch at Old Trafford, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the race.
In the shot, Sun Sun rubbed Dong Fangzhuo's head and patted him on the shoulder, Dong Fangzhuo also looked respectful, listening to the "teachings" of the "seniors".
After the game, the "Seoul Daily" reported the "China-South Korea War" with the "first draw", but countless domestic media such as "Jingjing Daily" and "Sports Weekly" reported the game by the "China Derby".
Nowadays, the "Chinese Derby" after Tang Wu joined is not new, but fans still talk about it. After all, Dong Fangzhuo appeared at Old Trafford as a striker.
The next day, at Anfield, ushered in the second "Sino-Korean war" in the mouth of the South Korean media.
The first Manchester derby was not won, and South Korean fans were desperate to win in another field, even if deep down they felt it was impossible.
Tottenham have given South Korea a lot of face, with three new signings brought in before the summer transfer window closes – Rasjak, Lee Young-pyo and Jenas – all starting the game. Ledley King recovered from a groin injury and Leon also went into the start. Meadow was sidelined through suspension, with Dawson, Kelly, Tynio and Reed all removed from the starting line-up
For Liverpool, high school striker Crouch made his Premier League debut for Liverpool, replacing Morientes with a thigh injury, while Hamann, Finnan and Volnock came into the starting XI for Marcos Alonso, Jose Mi and Zenden respectively.
With 11 players from both teams on the England squad for training, national team manager Christian Eriksen also came to Anfield to watch the game.
He also paid a special visit to Eriksen before the game to discuss the fact that Gerrard had been on the pitch for 84 minutes in a friendly against Denmark a few weeks ago.
Naturally, the club coach does not want the main player to be injured in the national team game, but the national team coach will not stop sending someone to play because of this.
At a time when the "Erde" was earning so fiercely, Gerrard himself wanted to replace Lampard in the main position.
Before the start of the game, a small group of dressed fans were in the corner of the stands at Anfield, waving gossip flags and banners in their hands, which was extremely conspicuous.
"Well, are they your new fans?" Hyypia wondered.
"No, they're not my fans." Tang Wu shook his head, "They're fans of sticks!" ”
Hyypia "??? ”
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