Chapter 253: Inter Milan's fate hangs by a thread
Without Mancini's reminder, Inter Milan, who were behind, rightfully launched a strong attack. But Stankovic was a bit impatient and ended the attack with a long-range shot, but it hit the defender and gave AC Milan a chance to counter-attack.
Serginho broke down the left and crossed, but Crespo headed it just a little high.
Inter attacked again, after a series of passes, hit the ball to the left, Ricardo took the ball and crossed low into the box, Ronaldo burst out violently, shook off the defense of the two veterans of Maldini and Costacuta, and then feinted to deceive Dida, but in the last he took a little big, although he barely caught up with the ball, but the angle was too small, his hasty shot hit the post, bounced out, and returned to his feet. Just as Ronaldo wanted to shoot again, Maldini arrived and a sliding tackle broke the ball off the line.
"It's already the 78th minute of the game, and Ronaldo can still have such speed and explosiveness, and he really deserves to be an alien creature," the commentator praised. But you can't blame him, it's normal for your feet to be soft after that kind of sprint, and it's hard to keep your movements perfect. Ricardo is indeed Ronaldo's golden partner, and the two brothers have been connected many times in this game, which has caused a certain threat. ”
Mancini on the sidelines was more anxious than anyone else. He handed over Adriano, gave a few words, and asked the assistant coach to apply for a substitution.
In the 80th minute, Roberto Mancini made another substitution, with Adriano coming on for Cambiasso.
Adriano brought Mancini's latest instructions: the team plays 433, Ricardo left winger, Adriano right winger.
Carlo Ancelotti guessed Mancini's move and made a final substitution at the same time, with Ambrosini up and Seedorf down. The substitution was a clear signal for him to strengthen his defence, replacing a purely defensive player with a player who was both offensive and defensive.
Adriano looked excited after coming on the pitch, but it can be seen from the details such as stopping the ball and taking the ball that he has not yet adjusted to his best condition. Maybe the warm-up wasn't enough, or maybe the injury didn't heal.
After AC Milan almost completely retreated to the halfway line, it was clear that they would use the bucket formation to hold on to the three points, leaving little time for Inter Milan. Even the two centre-backs pressed through the half, and in a desperate gamble, this game is not only about the three points, not only about the ranking in the standings, but also about the mood of the fans.
The real Neira is even willing to lose the league title in exchange for a double against Juventus and AC Milan.
At the moment when the team was behind, the Inter Milan fans, led by the North Stand diehards, almost unanimously stood up and sang the team song.
"In this world
There is indeed something more important than playing football and singing
But for me, that's the best
In order to win
We have endured suffering
But the faith remained unshaken
For me, Inter is unique
My love for her
There are no words to describe it
No matter what Inter does
It's all normal in our eyes
Defeat or victory
All the same will be immortal legends"
"Blue-black quiver
It is a non-replaceable flag
Those who have won championships in the past
And now it is being fought for
As well as in the future
Together
That's why I'm so proud of Milan
Because Inter is unique. ”
In the loud singing of nearly 70,000 neras at the scene, Inter Milan launched a tidal wave of attacks against the sworn enemies of the city!
Licardo shoots from distance! Missed goal.
Ricar's cross was nodded in by Adriano and saved by Dida.
Adriano knocked the ball to Ronaldo and made a one-two, Adriano burst into the box and crossed to the back post, Cafu scrambled to destroy the ball before Ricardo.
Roberto Mancini watched from the sidelines and felt that the team would have to make a little bit more effort, really a little bit to score.
So he gambled again.
In the 85th minute, Mancini made his final substitution, with Van der Meyde replacing C. Zanetti. The team plays 424! Pile up 4 strikers and launch the final frantic offensive against AC Milan!
Ricardo still plays as a left winger, Donny van der Meyde plays as a right winger and Adriano returns to the centre where he can pose the most threat.
As soon as Van der Meyde came on the field, he received a wide transfer from Ricardo, and in a cross from the right, Adriano nodded the ball in front of him and wanted to point it to Ronaldo, but he didn't control the landing point, and Ronaldo couldn't shoot directly.
After adjusting to the ball in a very small area, he tried to pass the ball back to the left under the double of Maldini and Costacuta, but the pass was slightly wider, and Ricardo was already in physical problems at this point, unable to sprint at a faster pace and failed to receive the ball.
AC Milan carefully passed the ball at the back, and Inter's frontcourt players pressed non-stop, forcing them to kick forward. Mihajlovic scrambled for a header, Emre was bumped as he received the ball, staggered, and tried to pick a pass to Ricardo, but the ball was rubbed by Cafu with his head in the direction of the baseline, and Dida came out to get the ball.
It was already the 88th minute, and there were only five or six minutes left to go including injury time.
AC Milan has long retreated across the board, and now they are very careful to control the tempo, and after getting the ball, they always use Pirlo's scheduling ability to control the ball in the backfield, until they are forced by Inter Milan to have no way to go forward, consuming time.
Ricardo was as anxious as the fans in the stands, but he forced himself to calm down.
He knows that his physical energy is too much now, his movements are easy to deform, and it is difficult to control his footwork. If you're looking for a one-shot kill, it's best to pass the ball to Ronaldo or Adriano for the final shot.
However, Ronaldo is very much seen by Maldini and Costacuta, and it is impossible for him to have a chance to get the ball in the penalty area, unless he runs outside the box to get the ball, and then uses his skill and speed to rush into the box, but he also has a huge physical exertion and cannot maintain peak impact.
Or could you consider letting Ronaldo mess in the box to get the attention of opposing defenders and then pass the ball to Adriano?
At this time, Inter Milan got a corner kick opportunity, and Licardo took advantage of this short time to whisper a few words to Ronaldo in Portuguese, and Ronaldo nodded repeatedly.
Mihajlovic took a corner, but it was still driven to the front post, which was pushed out by an AC Milan player and the ball flew to the edge of the box.
Emre controlled the ball and Inter continued to organise the attack.
The clock was still ticking, and it was already 90 minutes, and the fourth referee official held up the scoreboard with four minutes of stoppage time.
Inter Milan is hanging by a thread.
Even Mancini has lost hope.
At this time, I am afraid that there are only a few players who have not given up, and the fanatical Neira in the stands.