1354 Army Spirit
When Manchester United's defensive line concentrated in the middle and right of the penalty area, even Ferguson on the sidelines could see that the situation in front of Manchester United was very critical.
But the players on the field don't realize it, because they all have the defensive task at hand!
Steven Gerrard, Raul and Kuyt disrupted United's defence.
When Johnson crossed from just outside the top corner of the box, they realised how weak they were on the left side of the box!
The ball crossed the head of the back line and Van der Sar quickly moved towards the back of goal, but he couldn't match the speed of the ball's flight.
Valencia and Park Ji-sung pounced on the back of the goal together, but there was one more person in front of them, Qin Xiong!
When the football began to fall to the back of the goal, Qin Xiong rushed forward and jumped high!
Valencia and Park Ji-sung can only watch with wide eyes from the side and behind them!
They can't interfere with Qin Xiong's header this time, and if they do, they will basically apply for a yellow or red card and give Liverpool a penalty!
Rumble!
Qin Xiong grabbed the ball into the goal before Van der Sar's big hand reached in front of him to block the football!
Old Trafford fell silent, and a moment later, the Reds fans roared loudly from the stands where the visiting fans were!
After Qin Xiong landed on the ground, he ran along the sidelines with one fist in one hand, and he roared as if announcing to the world the strength of the Red Army!
"Qin Xiong! Qin Xiong scored the second goal of the game and his brace helped Liverpool regain the lead at Old Trafford at the Theatre of Dreams, while extending their aggregate lead and now they are 3-1 on aggregate over Manchester United!
The timing of the goal was really bad for the Reds, the first half was about to end, but they conceded again. They still need to score three goals to overturn defending champions Liverpool, which is simply impossible! ”
The moment Ferguson saw the team concede, he turned around in a circle with suppressed anger on his face, and he knew that this could be a watershed moment in the game!
When Manchester United only need two goals to turn the opponent around, anything is possible!
But at this time, Liverpool gave Manchester United a painful blow, like a sword piercing the heart of the Red Devils. Let the Red Devils be killed!
Three goals in the second half?
Not only that, but also to stop Liverpool from scoring!
It's too difficult! It's too big!
Qin Xiong walked back to the half court surrounded by the Red Army generals, they showed a majestic temperament, although this goal was scored by Qin Xiong, but it was the result of team efforts.
And in this, Qin Xiong has undoubtedly become the military soul of the Red Army!
The first half ended quickly and the two sides returned to the dressing room.
Koeman praised his team's performance in the first half and re-energized his team.
"We're just 45 minutes away from the Champions League final! It's only 45 minutes away! As long as we maintain our first-half performances, we can leave Old Trafford with our heads held high. Then march to the new Wembley Stadium! No one will give up at this time, but some people may be slack, don't! Let's take home the win and go to the Champions League final with confidence! ”
The generals of the Red Army agreed in unison.
In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again.
Liverpool began to control the game and did not give United a chance to pull the tempo of the game.
Manchester United, on the other hand, kept fouling in the scramble, on the one hand, trying to get the ball back and interrupt Liverpool's rhythm, and on the other hand, to contain Liverpool's possible fast attack.
Liverpool control the tempo of the game never to stall for time. It's about attritioning the opponent and allowing the opponent to show the flaws in the defense. Then they ramp up the pace of the game and crush their opponents in one fell swoop!
In the 58th minute of the game, Nani was knocked to the ground by Alonso in the attack, and the referee gave Alonso a yellow card, and then Manchester United began to focus on Alonso's defensive area.
Koeman saw the opportunity to replace Alonso in the 66th minute to avoid another foul and a suspension for him.
After Tiot came on the field. Liverpool's overall formation is starting to shrink and there is a real focus on defence.
At the same time, counterattacks began to officially become the main means of attack.
In the 71st minute of the game, Manchester United soldiers pressed the situation and tried to create offensive pressure on Liverpool, but Park Ji-sung was successfully tackled by Mascherano after receiving a pass from Rooney on the front waistline.
Liverpool's counter-attack was immediate.
Baines pressed on from the left side. Tiot handed the ball to him on the side.
Baines raced down the flank, and after he dribbled forward to the 40-yard area of goal, he slotted the ball diagonally to Qin Xiong.
Qin Xiong, who cut inside and ran inside, leaked the ball under Carrick's marking, and then continued to rush forward non-stop.
The football that he missed rolled to Raul's feet, Raul knocked the ball directly horizontally, and Qin Xiong led the ball past Ferdinand!
Ferdinand immediately turned around to press, Qin Xiong suddenly stopped and pulled the ball back, Ferdinand couldn't take his center of gravity back, and watched Qin Xiong pass by him.
Qin Xiong had already formed a single-handed situation, and Van der Sar abandoned the door.
This time, Qin Xiong chose to push the far corner of the goal, but Van der Sar's prediction was just right, and his outstretched long legs touched the ball, causing the football to change slightly backwards and roll out of the bottom line against the outside of the goalpost.
"Qin Xiong almost scored a hat trick! Oh my God, Van der Sar's save was the limit, just a little bit! If it hadn't been for Van der Sar's touch, the ball would have rolled into the United goal! ”
Qin Xiong stood in place and shook his head, didn't think much about it, and immediately prepared to attack from a corner kick.
Liverpool entered a conservative pace, while Manchester United wanted to break the kettle but turned into a bogey, for fear of allowing Liverpool to extend the score again.
In a tangled stalemate, time passes minute by minute.
The atmosphere in the stands at Old Trafford is very different from that of Manchester United fans.
The Reds fans were in flames, singing the team anthem and dancing on the turf of their sworn enemies.
The Red Devils fans were in the icy waters, and while some of them were still cheering on the team, most of them were depressed and staring blankly at the stadium.
Coman began to wrap up.
Replacing Raul with Meireles further strengthened the midfield defence.
Five minutes before the end of the game, he replaced Qin Xiong with Carragher.
When Qin Xiong left the field, all the Liverpool fans who came to the away stadium applauded and cheered!
The ambitious Manchester United put on a shocking momentum at Old Trafford, but at the critical moment, Qin Xiong's two goals helped the team counter the opponent's arrogance!
He has become the soul of the Red Army! (To be continued.) )