Chapter 223: Demonic Red Devil!! (ENDS)
Lao Lei's behavior at the critical moment allowed the Porto players to regain their fighting spirit in time, otherwise it is likely that in the next game, Porto will be directly defeated by Manchester United. There are about 15 minutes left in the game, which is enough time for both sides to score a goal to decide the outcome of the game. However, shortly after the restart, Ferguson's slightly crazy move added a touch of madness to the game again. In the 77th minute of the second half, he played his last card when he replaced Ole Gunnar Brown with Norway's super-substitute Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was known as the 'Babyface Killer', and turned United's formation into a frantic 3-1-4-2.
Ferguson's crazy substitution made the commentators not know whether it was better to say that he was brave or crazy. After all, in an important game as the Champions League final, most of the manager's tactical choices are conservative and steady. In a situation like the current one, at most, the original tactics will be maintained, and there will definitely be no more striker spots. Such a top-heavy formation will leave the opponent with an excellent counterattack opportunity, which is too aggressive. However, Ferguson has his own considerations for this, and he sees things that others can't see.
Although he didn't want to admit it, Ferguson knew it in his own heart. In this game, Porto's technical level was higher than that of Manchester United. Compared to Manchester United's tactical style and detail, Porto are more refined. And considering that Manchester United have been playing the role of chasers in this game, Manchester United have been far more physically exhausted than Porto so far in this game. According to Ferguson's estimates. Soon the fatigue of the United players will be highlighted. At that time, Manchester United, who do not have enough physical strength to attack, is bound to give the initiative completely to Porto. Whether Manchester United can win the title at that time will depend on the colour of Porto.
That's what Ferguson doesn't want to see. A way to avoid such a situation. It is to take advantage of the morale of the current equalizer to continue to strengthen the attack in order to achieve a comeback. And then back to the whole line, even if it's a 10-0-0 formation, Ferguson doesn't care. And even if he can't get the overtake, using Manchester United's personnel on the pitch to make the final defend, Ferguson has a certain confidence that the team can block Porto's final attack. Of course, in case Porto was the first to counterattack and score a goal, Ferguson could only admit it. Just use these players on the field to make a final fight. After weighing all aspects of the equation, Ferguson decided that he felt the situation was best for Manchester United.
Seeing Ferguson's substitution, it was certainly a signal for the United players that we were going to keep attacking and we were going to finish the game in 90 minutes. For the players on the field who are still immersed in the excitement of equalizing, such a substitution is undoubtedly a good stimulus. With the momentum of the equaliser, Manchester United's Porto launched an even more fierce attack. Although this is only the last time United have come back to glory, it still causes Porto a lot of problems.
The counterattack organized by Lao Lei. Before it even started, it was greatly hindered. Although the backfield is empty, relying on dense midfield attacking personnel, Porto's organization has not yet been launched, and there are signs of being cut off by Manchester United. Especially the guys who just came on the pitch. Plenty of physique, long galloping up front caused a lot of trouble for Porto's defenders.
In the 80th minute of the second half. Cristiano Ronaldo relied on his fast speed in the front court, and he forced a cross pass from Costa before Valente. The ball is broken. Then immediately it accelerated down to the bottom and came to the vicinity of the bottom line. Then it was immediately a cross. Ruud van Nistelrooy grabbed the first spot and headed it to the back post. At this time, due to the accidental conceded goal, the back line of Porto was a little confused. At the back post, next to Giggs, there was no marking by the Porto players.
Giggs faced Ruud van Nistelrooy's pass and headed the ball towards the door of Porto. At such close range, it was almost a must-score. But this time, fortunately, it was also Baia, who once again saved Porto on the edge of the cliff. Almost instinctively, he held up his hands and lifted the football out of the bottom line, defusing Giggs's inevitable goal. This time, Giggs's shot almost stopped the hearts of Porto fans. They could see that Manchester United had the advantage on the pitch at this time, which made the Porto fans, who were almost in a state of excitement for the whole game because of the team's lead, start to quickly lose their hearts and become scared.
The mistake on the back line this time also made Lao Lei very dissatisfied. On such occasions, he could hardly imagine what Porto would face if they let United score a goal now. He yelled at his teammates on the back line with a bit of a gaffe to cheer them up. These Porto players, who are older than Lao Lei, did not reply, they knew what kind of mistake they had just made. Lao Lei's prestige in the Porto team is enough for him to make such a move at such a moment, and no one will look down on it or be unconvinced.
It was another Manchester United corner, and all the Porto players returned to their own half to help defend. After the corner, the Porto penalty area was in a scuffle. The players on both sides were a bit scrambling, and the ball changed almost every second in the box. At this time, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who is good at what he can do as long as he comes on as a substitute, has once again shown his true colors as a super substitute.
Ruud van Nistelrooy had a blind shot from the ball in the box, the ball hit Costa's leg and had a touchline, and although Baia reacted in time to keep the ball out of the goal line, he couldn't hold the ball anymore, and the ball was back on the edge of the box. At this time, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer showed his super keen sense of smell as a shooter and appeared where he should be most present. After the ball is saved, it is a half-high ball. In front of such a crowded goal, it is difficult to adjust and finish the shot in the normal way of shooting. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lifted his right leg and slammed it with his right knee. The soccer ball is knocked into the goal. At this time, Baiya, who was still lying on the ground. There was nothing to do about it, but to watch in despair as the ball flew into the goal again. By this time it was already 82 minutes of the second half.
“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! Overtaken! It's overtaken!! It's lore! It's lore!! Great Ole! Great Ole Solskjaer!! Great Manchester United!! The Great Ferguson !!! Is this Camp Nou in '99?!!! Unbelievable! Unbelievable!! It's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer again! It's him again, super sub!! My God!!!! ”
The cheers of the Manchester United fans at this time almost shook the entire Schalke Stadium. In their eyes, it was almost a game-winning goal, and one of their hands had already touched the Big Ear Cup, which represented the honor. In front of Manchester United's bench, there was also a frenzy. Underneath the backdrop of these madness, there are lonely Porto's people.
The Porto players on the pitch could barely believe their eyes and their defence conceded two goals in five minutes without warning. It allowed United to complete the comeback in the final stages of the first half. Mourinho was on the sidelines, and he scolded in frustration, which is simply what the hell is Tamar. In the stands, the area where Porto fans gathered, there was a cold silence, where despair was abounding.
At this time, Lao Lei almost felt that he was deaf. He felt like he couldn't hear anything, all he saw was the boiling Manchester United players, the boiling red waves. and the lonely Porto players, icy blue and white. Looking at his lonely teammates, Lao Lei couldn't help but ask himself in the bottom of his heart: "Is it possible?" Am I going to lose? ”
However, such doubts only lasted for 3 seconds in my heart before disappearing. More high morale. appeared in his heart and eyes. He picked up the ball from the goal again. Run towards the center circle of the course. At the same time, Mourinho is also Alberto. shouted to his side, he hasn't admitted defeat yet, he wants to fight one last time.
At this time, Lao Lei's actions were also caught by the camera and appeared on the big screen at the scene. The appearance of Lao Lei's figure attracted the eyes of all Porto fans. This 22-year-old has brought them surprises and miracles countless times, will there be any more this time? In their hearts, the answer is yes, that is, blindness, but also precious.
After Lao Lei personally placed the football in the center circle again, the dull Porto fan stands and the dull Porto city once again heard the loud Porto team song, and it gradually became louder and louder. There was hope and longing in the voice, and there was also the determination and madness after the catastrophe. With stoppage time, there are about 10 minutes left and that will be Porto's last.
The singing of the Porto fans revived the fighting spirit of the Porto players, and at this time their eyes were full of determination, it was the eyes of the outlaws, and now it was Porto's last stand.
The sky began to rain drizzlingly.
The rain is cold, but it can't quench the flames.
Before the restart, Mourinho made the first substitution, replacing captain Costa with Alberto.
Before leaving the field, Costa handed the captain's armband to Ray and said, "Give us a win, Reima." ”
"Of course, this is my Porto! Our Porto!! The tone was full of determination and affirmation.
When the game resumed, the red-faced Ferguson immediately instructed the team to retreat across the board, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to act as counter-attacking arrows, and they had to use defense to kill the last minutes.
At this time, the feeling of fatigue slowly crept into the hearts of Manchester United players, making them feel the heaviness of their bodies.
However, in the face of such Manchester United, Porto's attack is not easy and easy.
Although there is a problem with the body of the Manchester United players, the magic is still in their bodies.
In the 84th minute of the second half, Lao Lei, who dribbled the ball straight into the front, got a chance to shoot from outside the penalty area after playing a series of wall collisions with Deco, McCarthy and Alberto.
However, his shot was blocked by Keane and blocked with his face.
The huge shooting power directly made the corners of Keane's mouth bleed.
But he didn't care, and wiped the blood away with a wipe of his right hand.
Looking at the blood stains on the back of his right hand, he directly stuck out his tongue and licked it off in front of Lao Lei.
Then he stretched out his right hand, pointed it into a knife, and swung it down fiercely at Lao Lei.
"You're dead!"
Looking at Keane, whose eyes were full of aggression, Lao Lei was expressionless and replied lightly.
"With me, how can you win?!! (To be continued......)