Chapter Eighty-Five: Counterattack Succeeds
Ferguson really deserves the phrase "cunning and cunning".
Before the game, the old Scottish man can be said to have done his best, all kinds of provocations, all kinds of criticism, the purpose is to provoke the anger of the whole Liverpool team, so that the opponent's mentality is unstable.
And everything was as he expected, the whole Liverpool team came with a fierce momentum, and the Red Army, who hated the same enemy, ran aggressively at the beginning of the game, and launched a siege in the midfield. Originally, they were angry because of Ferguson's "slackness" before the game, and Old Trafford booed their "courtesy", which made them even more determined to throw a wild hand here and give the current top team a head-on blow.
In this case, Ferguson did not choose to let his team go head-to-head with his opponent, but took advantage of the wind and used quick transmission and contraction of the defence to maneuver.
In the first few minutes, the Reds were in high spirits on the field, while Manchester United was tightening the defensive line, and it seemed that Liverpool was dominated by anti-visitors and had an advantage on the field, but Manchester United's defense was maintained in a very layered manner and did not give the opponent much chance to create a threat.
On the contrary, Manchester United caused a lot of problems at the back of the Reds with two quick counter-attacks.
This is also Ferguson's tactical thinking in this game, ** the opponent's fire, let the opponent attack frantically, and Manchester United is steady and steady, in order to respond to all changes, and when the opponent is unable to break the deadlock and falls into impatience, it is when Manchester United uses rapid defense to create a killing opportunity.
This is also the reason why Ferguson's choice in the front line today is Owen and Van Bizhuang, as well as Kaka, these three players are extremely strong in individual combat, and most importantly, these three players are extremely fast players, in a quick counterattack, their speed is enough to become the most lethal sharp knife!
It may not be pretty, but the win is the most important thing, and in an important game like the Double Red Club, Ferguson only cares about the result and how the process goes, that's not what he thinks about.
"Liverpool got into the groove very quickly today, they were full of energy under the boos from the sky! They are even at Old Trafford, there is a tendency to gradually suppress the home team! ”
"It looks like the Reds have the upper hand, and although the start of the new season is not as good as Manchester United, the Reds will never back down in the competition with Manchester United, they will always have two hundred per cent fighting spirit!"
"In terms of possession, the Reds undoubtedly have a bigger advantage...... Manchester United doesn't seem to be in good shape today, if this is not Old Trafford, just looking at the situation on the field, maybe people will think that it is Liverpool playing at home! ”
'Clearly, Sir Alex Ferguson's pre-game remarks angered Liverpool, and perhaps that's why they played even better...... Psychological warfare is a double-edged sword, and if you play it well, it will naturally be beneficial to you, but if you don't play it well, you may become a booster for your opponent......"
The team occupies the initiative in attack, Liverpool coach Hodgson clapped his hands excitedly on the sidelines, and shouted loudly for the team's brave fight and forward rush from time to time, and the old coach also held his breath in his heart, vowing to give Ferguson and his team a little color here.
The game process is so smooth, which Hodgson did not expect before the game, in his impression, Manchester United is a bone that is not easy to gnaw, and the two teams have a long-standing grudge, this game is bound to be a collision of needles against Maimang, but he never thought that Manchester United seemed to admit it first, allowing Liverpool to jump forward and backward.
In addition to the excitement, Hodgson vaguely felt that something was not quite right, but he didn't think much about it.
It's just that the opponent is deterred by the team's fighting spirit and spirit, and the original strength cannot be played normally.
Seeing that Liverpool's scramble and advance were intensifying, Manchester United, which was faintly suppressed, suddenly launched a lightning-fast attack, and gave Liverpool a blow in the blink of an eye.
Hodgson was also suddenly alerted at this time, Manchester United did not really admit it, but waited for them here!
In the eighteenth minute, Manchester United, who had used passes to fight against most of the time, suddenly made a force, taking advantage of the end of a Liverpool attack, and the player who inserted in front did not quickly return to the gap in place to defend and sent a sharp blow.
Van der Sar threw the ball vigorously to find Kaka on the right side, and the Brazilian received the ball in one go, shook off the defenders around him with speed, and then stepped forward along the side at high speed, and rushed through the midfield with the ball in the blink of an eye.
Fan Bizhuang, who had been a little silent before, played a very key role in this attack, Kaka held the ball to attract two defenders to chase and intercept, and swept the ball to the feet of Fan Bizhuang, who was in the case of his back, directly with his heel a smooth, the football diagonal line flew forward, and Kaka changed the running line and caught up with the football.
A simple wall-to-wall cooperation, in Fan Bizhuang and Kaka, the two friends, but it was a very tacit understanding, and it was between this push and a shun that Liverpool did not return to the defense line in time, and it became full of holes in an instant.
Kaka just took two steps forward with the ball again, and instead of sticking to the ball, he stealthily pushed the ball in a straight line. Owen appeared like a ghost on the forward trajectory of the football, and slid the ball away into the penalty area.
Ferguson's tactical arrangement is just right at the moment, the cooperation of Van Bizhuang and Kaka tore apart the opponent's entire defense, and Owen, who received the ball, also used incredible speed, instantly started, and rushed into the penalty area with an unstoppable momentum.
Barely looking up at the goal, Owen lowered his head to dribble the ball, suddenly raised his right foot, and met the ball with a low shot!
Old Trafford fell silent, save for the shrill roars of the commentators.
"Owen! Irving!! Irving!!! He burst into the box and shot—"
"Manchester United's lightning counterattack, Kaka advancing with the ball at high speed...... The ball was at the feet of Van and he was an absolute danger and immediately pounced on him by at least two defenders...... Beautiful wall-to-wall coordination, Van knocked the ball with a heel and handed the ball to Kaka again, the barrier in front of the Liverpool back line, collapsed with a bang, Kaka, he continued to rush forward...... Oo......oo He's catching up with football......"
"That's it, Rush Rush! No one could stop the pass, and no one could stop Owen's shot...... Owen caught up with the football, he rushed into the box and without any hesitation, Owen lifted his foot and fired a powerful low shot full of confidence......"
Reyna didn't react and the Spanish goalkeeper surrendered...... The ball is in! There were no surprises, the ball hit the target accurately...... GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! Owen Owen Michael ...... Irving! He scored the leading goal for Manchester United! ”
"The first goal of the season was scored by the Reds, and it was ...... Michael...... Irving! Now, 1-0, Manchester United leads! ”
Accompanied by the roar of the commentator, Old Trafford also exploded, the tension and expectation before the goal, the ecstasy and excitement after the goal, like a cathartic torrent, the momentum is earth-shattering!
"Entered, entered, entered...... Owen scored! We're ahead! ”
"Liverpool's miscellaneous... Shreddors, keep your eyes open, and now, you're lagging behind! You have been trampled underfoot! ”
"This is Old Trafford! This will be your graveyard! ”
Hundreds of visitors fans were so loud that they could barely make any noise, and on the field, Owen was surrounded by a crowd of teammates, Owen used to be a member of Liverpool, so after the goal, he did not make any celebrations, but the other United players did not care so much, screaming, shouting, and clapping in celebration.
Ferguson also jumped up from his seat, clenched his hands into fists, and slammed them into the air.
Such a fast-break goal undoubtedly proved that his tactical arrangement for this game was successful, which strengthened his confidence and determination to win the double red club battle.
At this time, on the other side, Hodgson had a look of iron blue on his face. He never expected that Manchester United, which seemed to be suppressed, suddenly launched a thunderous offensive and broke through his team's gate in an instant. With his rich experience and old eye, how can he not see that Manchester United is deliberately showing weakness, the purpose is to seize Liverpool's loopholes and kill them with one blow.
"Shameless old fox!"
Hodgson cursed in a low voice, but at this time he was helpless, since he had jumped into the "pit", and now the score is even behind, there is no turning back, he and his team only have one choice, that is, to continue to attack, Manchester United wants to play a defensive counterattack and let them play, and then it is time for the bayonet to see the red, he is also a heart, vowing to see if his team's offensive power is more, or Manchester United's counterattack is sharper!
There is no way back in the Double Red Society, either you die or I live!
"Don't care! Don't be discouraged! ”
"Attack! We attack!! ”
'It was just an accident, we had the advantage on the field, we were able to get the score back!'
"Show the damned Mancundians, even if it's their territory, we can make them lose face!"
Hodgson shouted at the players on the pitch to cheer his players on.
In fact, there is no need for Hodgson to mobilize, when playing against Manchester United, the Liverpool players do not need to do any encouragement, even if the score is behind, even if the situation is difficult, it is only a moment of confusion, and then it is to regain the fighting spirit and continue to fight actively.
Manchester United is their mortal enemy, their weakness can be seen by any team, but death cannot fall in front of Manchester United's eyes!