Chapter 576: Qu Bai, Supreme Glory
Wembley Stadium, FA Cup final day. Manchester United vs Liverpool.
Wembley Stadium turned into a sea of red. More than 40,000 Reds fans in red jerseys and more than 40,000 Reds fans in red jerseys each occupied half of Wembley's seats.
Before the start of the game, fans from both sides competed in the stands to the tune of "You'll Never Go Alone" and "Glory Glory Man United".
Since both sides are playing in red. Before the game, the FA organized a draw for the colours of the jerseys between the two teams. In the end, Manchester United wore a black away kit. Liverpool wore the traditional red home kit.
The big-mouthed Dunphy said: "Today's game was crucial for both sides. One is fighting for the Reds' glory and the other is fighting for the third trophy of the season! I think it's going to be a tough game. ”
Fat Bob said: "In terms of the quality of the two teams, Manchester United are a few points above Liverpool. The league points speak for themselves, with Manchester United having 112 points in the league this season and Liverpool only 78. That's 40 points less than Manchester United! Jurgen Klopp's side have a small chance of winning. ”
The big-mouthed Dunphy said: "After all, anything can happen in a single cup final. Liverpool aren't entirely without a chance – albeit remotely. ”
Manchester United's dressing room.
Coach Jose Mourinho said to his disciples: "Our third trophy of the season is just outside! In those two seasons, we won five league and cup games against Liverpool. All we have to do now is get to the turf at Wembley Stadium and win Liverpool for the sixth time in two years and bring the FA Cup back to Manchester! Go ahead, let our captain, the old lieutenant, take you to the players' tunnel, to the pitch! Another honour for Manchester United! ”
Liu Yun led a group of players into the players' tunnel.
The big-mouthed Dunphy said: "Manchester United's starting line-up today is still the strongest line-up of that iron-clad team. The starting line-up was exceptionally consistent. Because everyone in the lineup is the best in the world! ”
Fat Bob said: "On Liverpool's side, the starting goalkeeper is Mignolet, and the four defenders Patren, Craven, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold. Five midfielders Oxlade-Chamberlain, Emre, Wijnaldum, Sadio Mane, Lallana. Single striker Roberto Firmino. ”
The big-mouthed Dunphy said: "Liverpool put out a 451 defensive counter-attacking formation. This season, Jurgen Klopp boldly promoted Firmino from the shadow forward position to the central striker position, but Firmino's performance was mediocre and did not have many bright performances. ”
Fat Bob said: "Okay, the two sides pick the sides to finish, and the game is about to start." Let's enjoy this FA Cup final! ”
Dunphy suddenly said: "From Coventry to Manchester United, this is the third time in three years that the old lieutenant has stood on the stage of an FA Cup final. If Manchester United win this game, the old lieutenant will lift the FA Cup for the third year in a row! ”
With the referee's whistle, the game begins!
Klopp opened with his disciples putting on an anti-counter iron bucket formation. Manchester United's superstars were helpless to get their hands on Liverpool's goal in the first 20 minutes.
In the dugout, assistant coach Bart said to Mourinho: "Boss, breaking down dense defense is a problem in the world. ”
Mourinho said confidently: "It's okay, our old lieutenant specializes in breaking through dense defenses!" ”
Old lieutenant Liu Yun did not disappoint coach Jose Mourinho.
In the 25th minute, Liu Yun got the ball in front, and he was about 35 meters away from the goal.
At this point, all of Liverpool's defensive players are already in position in the box. Attacking players such as Roberto Firmino, Lallana and Sadio Mane also returned to the edge of the box.
In front of the old lieutenant was an iron bucket!
Marcus Rashford and Tsqu Bo played on the left and right flanks.
Splitting the wings, breaking down the flanks, crossing from the bottom and creating chaos in the box is sometimes the only way to deal with the bucket formation.
Liu Yun can choose to give the ball to Qu Bai or Rashford on both wings at this moment.
However, Liu Yun suddenly discovered that Liverpool goalkeeper Mignolet was standing in the front!
Mignolet also seemed to notice that he was not in good position and began to step back towards goal in small steps.
At the last moment, the old lieutenant got up!
He didn't choose to pass, he chose to shoot!
The ball jumps high! It was a lob shot from 35 meters from the goal!
The ball floats into the air, and after reaching the highest point of the flight, the ball plummets!
Coach Jose Mourinho and assistant coach Bart stood up and looked at the ball!
Mignolet jumps backwards! But he didn't get to the ball!
The ball almost grazed the crossbar and into the Liverpool goal! The ball is in! The old lieutenant's 35-meter hanging shot is a feat! Manchester United 1:0 Liverpool!
"Yay~~" More than 40,000 Manchester United fans in the stands fell into a frenzy!
Jose Mourinho and Bart high-five.
The magic bird triumphantly said to Bart, "Hey, Bart, do you see?" What did I just say! The old lieutenant specializes in breaking through the dense defense! ”
On the Liverpool dugout, Jurgen Klopp angrily threw the water bottle to the ground.
Although only one goal behind, Liverpool still have a chance. But Klopp had an ominous premonition in his heart: the old lieutenant will lead Manchester United to another victory over the Reds!
In fact, Klopp has long suffered from "Liu phobia". Facing Manchester United, who had an old lieutenant, there was always a lack of confidence in his heart.
The old lieutenant's goal kicked off the Red Devils' indiscriminate bombardment.
In the 38th minute, Qu Bai broke through on the side and made a cross from the bottom, Lewandowski jumped high and broke the net with a header! 2:0!
After Lewandowski scored, he hugged the assister Qu Bai!
The big-mouthed Dunphy said: "Beautiful goals, beautiful assists! Qu, who turned 20 just five days ago, has taken over the banner of Ryan Giggs and has become the new king of Manchester United's wing! His breakthrough just now was clean! Hah, 2:0! I wonder how many goals Manchester United will use to slaughter Liverpool today? ”
Mourinho in the coach's box was sitting firmly on a fishing hook after Lewandowski's goal. He knew in his heart that the FA Cup winner was secure!
Klopp, the scum in the Liverpool dugout, was furious. How many times did I stress before the game that we must keep an eye on Manchester United's fast horse. But in the end, let him break through calmly and cross from the bottom!
Klopp sighed and said to himself in his heart: Damn, it seems that Liverpool is going to be empty again this season!
Liverpool's nightmare isn't over yet.
In first-half stoppage time, the old lieutenant Liu Yun sent a wonderful pass after passing three Liverpool players in front of him, and stuffed the ball straight to Qu Bai in the penalty area.
Qu Bai hit the goal after taking the ball, and the ball went in! 3:0!
After Qu Bai scored, he imitated the old lieutenant and came to a machine-gun shooting celebration! The action ignited the enthusiasm of more than 40,000 United fans at Wembley Stadium.
The stands reverberated with the singing of "Glory glory ManUnited~".
The big-mouthed Dunphy said: "Qu Bai scored his 11th goal in this FA Cup! Top scorer in the FA Cup! Oh my God, this little demon from China has already won the top scorer in the Premier League, and if nothing else, he can win the FA Cup top scorer today! In the Champions League, he and Robert Lewandowski were joint top scorers with 15 goals. Could it be that after the Champions League final, Qu will become the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League Golden Boot? ”
"That's a great honor for a player who has just turned 20," said Fat Bob. ”