Chapter 568: The Second Champion
League Cup final day. Wembley Stadium, Manchester United vs Huddersfield United!
It was the first of three finals for United in May.
The 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium is packed. Half of the stands were Red Devils fans in red jerseys and half "Daddy" fans in blue and white striped shirts.
Huddersfield United's die-hard owner and chairman Hoyle and his wife stood among the Daddy fans in blue and white striped shirts.
Since he was 10 years old, he has been a Hades fan for 40 years.
Hoyle's own experience is inspiring. After graduating from high school and not going to university, he started out as a cleaner and founded the UK's largest greeting card and gift shop: Card Factory. At the age of 45, he was worth £100 million.
After becoming a billionaire, Hoyle stayed true to his original intention and spent all his money to buy Huddersfield Town United in League One. In the end, Huddersfield United completed the triple jump in League One, Championship and Premier League within 5 years.
Huddersfield United, who have been promoted to the Premier League, are among the most financially charged clubs in the Premier League. Hoyle, a greeting card seller, can't compare with the financial resources of those Russian oligarchs, Qatari oil giants, and American financiers.
As a result, Huddersfield United are missing a superstar. Their main players in their first season in the Premier League turned out to be based on the same squad that played in League One four years ago.
Huddersfield, however, are a united team. It is a team that dares to fight and does not spare physical strength on the field. Because of this, they finished ninth in their first season in the Premier League. Finished eighth in the league this season.
Such a record is enough to make the die-hard chairman Hoyle ecstatic.
Now, they are back on the stage of the Carabao Cup final. Despite the opposition against a mighty Manchester United, the Hudders players were undaunted.
Because two seasons ago, they beat the mighty Manchester United at home!
In the camp of the Terriers fans in the stands at Wembley Stadium stood Hoyle, a heavyweight die-hard fan.
On the opposite side of the Manchester United fan camp stood three other heavyweight fans.
They are Isabella, the wife of the old lieutenant, and the eldest daughter Liu Xiaoyan, who is still holding a one-year-old Coke in her arms.
Isabella also sewed an extra-small Manchester United shirt specifically for Little Cola. The number behind this jersey is her father's number 46.
Manchester United dressing room.
Captain Liu Yun said to his teammates: "Okay, we are now going to the turf of Wembley Stadium and bring the second championship trophy of the season back to Manchester!" GO ManUnited!”
“GO! GO! GO!”
A number of Manchester United's superstars entered the players' tunnel under the leadership of Liu Yun.
The big-mouthed Dunphy said: "In this game, Manchester United did not hide the main force because of the average strength of Huddersfield United. They fielded all their main players. Although the League Cup is far less important than the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. But after all, this is also an all-British championship trophy! ”
Fat Bob said: "Huddersfield United, starting goalkeeper Losre. On the back line are Loew, Smith, Jorgensen, and Schindler. Double back Marlon and Kachunga. three attacking midfielders Van La, Ince and Bi; Forest. Solitaire Muniyi. These players are far inferior to Manchester United's superstars in terms of fame. ”
With the referee's whistle, the first half of the game begins!
There have always been several heavyweight gaps between Manchester United and Huddersfield United. Today's Manchester United, playing Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and other traditional giants of the Premier League are like chopping melons and vegetables, playing Huddersfield Town United with all the main forces, how can they give Deli any chance?
Just eight minutes into the first half, United had a great chance!
Old lieutenant Liu Yun burst into the penalty area after shaking off Hazhen defenders Loew, Jorgensen, and Schindler in succession. A highly concealed pass from the back of the foot passed the ball to Qu Bai, who was quickly inserted.
Qu Bai won the ball and shot angrily, and the ball hung in the upper right corner of the Hazhen goal. Hazhen goalkeeper Losll couldn't make a save, and the ball went in! 1:0!
"Yay~~"
More than 40,000 Red Devils fans at Wembley Stadium were boiling!
After scoring the goal, Qu Bai made a glider celebration.
This is Qu Bai's signature celebration created this season.
The "glider" landed, and Qu Bai ran to the old lieutenant Liu Yun and hugged him.
After taking a 1-0 lead, Mourinho in the stands sat firmly on the fishing hook. In his opinion, the Red Devils and the Daddy are several notches behind each other in terms of strength. A one-goal lead was expected.
Manchester United had one goal in hand and did not slow down the pace of attack.
In the 28th minute, the old lieutenant scored!
Marcus Rashford broke down on the edge of the box and Harry defender Loew fouled him as United won a free-kick from 26 yards out.
Fat Bob said: "We all know that a free kick at this distance is like a penalty kick for the old lieutenant Liu Yun!" Of course, this was before he was injured. I wonder if his free-kick skills have regressed after returning from injury? ”
The big-mouthed Dunphy didn't answer. He said to himself: Fat Bob, you idiot. That's a stupid question, isn't it? Old lieutenant? Regress? Heh, he'll answer your stupid question with a goal in a moment.
Liu Yun stood in front of the free kick, took a deep breath, ran and shot!
The ball crossed an eerie arc of bananas, went around the wall, and flew straight to the left side of the goal.
Hazhen goalkeeper Losll couldn't make a save.
The ball is in! 2:0! Nice outside banana curling ball! Manchester United are far ahead!
After Liu Yun's goal, he celebrated with his trademark old lieutenant-style machine gun fire.
The big-mouthed Dunphy laughed and said, "Look, Bob, your question has now been answered by the old lieutenant with a goal!" Still perfect free kick goal, still perfect old lieutenant! ”
Liu Xiaoyan in the stands looked happy. Her boyfriend scored, her dad scored, and the two most important men in her life scored. What could excite her more than that?
She kissed her one-year-old little sister, Little Cola.
Little Coke babbled and smiled. It was as if she was also happy for her father's goal.
Hudders coach Wagner made up his mind after his team conceded two goals in a row to shrink the defense with all his might to prevent the Carabao Cup final from turning into a one-sided slaughter!
Manchester United are there and Hudders have made history by reaching the Carabao Cup final. There's no shame in being runner-up!
On the field, the formation of the Hudders team changed to 541.
The players of Hazhen did not hesitate to run and defend with physical strength. They put up under the pressure of United's attacking pressure.
In the last 20 minutes of the first half, Manchester United couldn't do anything to get home to Harry's goal.
The referee blew the whistle and the first half ended.
Manchester United lead Huddersfield United 2-0. They will go into the second half with a two-goal advantage.