Chapter 0259 - Thinking Too Much
After watching the fast-paced game for twenty or thirty minutes, the on-site commentator also had a thorough understanding of the arrangement of the troops on both sides, and said with a kind of confidence that saw through everything: "The game situation has been carried out so far, and it is very clear!" United's biggest strength is on the wings, especially on the left side of Luke Shaw, and the weakness is in the forward line, with Van Persie struggling to take advantage of opportunities in front of him, and the Southampton centre-back duo of Wunte and Oldveld has been solid. ”
'Southampton's strength is up front, but there is a lack of dangerous interaction between Pelle and the midfielders, so if they can use their individual qualities to break through the back three, then Southampton's chance is here!'
Speaking of which, the on-site commentator was looking forward to it. Human beings have a nature of sympathy for the weak, and in this game, no matter from any point of view, Southampton is in a weak position, so the commentator involuntarily hopes that Southampton can score first, which will inevitably provoke a strong counterattack from Manchester United, and the game will be more intense and exciting.
However, although he hopes that Southampton will score, as a commentator, he can't say that, he can only say duplicitously: "Both sides have advantages and disadvantages, it depends on who can convert their advantages into goals as soon as possible." ”
As the on-site commentators spoke, the interaction between Pelle and Southampton's midfield came.
"Wanyama, Juan Mata conceded the ball on the edge of the penalty area......"
"Manchester United are in danger!"
"Find Pelle, pass it in......"
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When Wanyama snatched the ball from Juan Mata's feet and stuffed it straight to Pelle on the right side of the box, the entire Old Trafford stadium let out a chorus of exclamation. Even many Manchester United fans couldn't help but get up from their seats and shouted in disbelief.
John Huntelaar was so excited that he raised his arms high and was about to celebrate.
Wanyama's kick was passed behind the tall Smalling, and Pelle stepped in to receive the ball in front of the goal.
In front of him and the goal, the only one standing in his way was goalkeeper David De Gea.
Zeng Zhi in the stands was shocked when he saw this scene, and couldn't help but scold: "Damn it!" ”
Smalling pounced too much, leaving too much space behind him for Pelle to sprint.
At first glance, the preliminary judgment is that the distance is twelve meters, and the angle is very large, and you can directly hit the door.
The Italian striker also feels promising, and he is hungry to score goals, especially against Europe's top giants like Manchester United, or Old Trafford, the Theatre of Dreams.
Wanyama's pass, diagonally from the left to the right, was stopped by Pelle with his right foot.
As soon as his right foot stopped, his left foot was not strong, so he adjusted it and decided to hit with his right foot. That way he'll be more confident he'll be able to score in.
Even if the shot was a sure shot for any Premier League-caliber striker, he decided to handle it carefully.
Because, this is Old Trafford, the Theatre of Dreams, where tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions, of people around the world are watching this game. As long as he hits a beautiful goal, he can make a name for himself.
But it is precisely because of this stop, this adjustment, that the frequency of his kicks is slow.
Phil Jones, who had been running behind Pelle all the time, saw Wanyama's through ball but couldn't stop it. However, he did not give up, he was waiting for Pelle to deal with it.
This is a crucial deal before the goalkeeper and an opportunity.
As soon as he saw Pelle stop the ball and adjust, Phil Jones almost did not hesitate and decided to let go of the tackle.
It was a very dangerous decision because if you didn't get the size right, it could be a penalty and a red card.
But Phil Jones got the timing very well, almost just right.
Pelle didn't expect a thick leg to be drawn in the diagonal stab next to him, and after his direct hit, the ball was hit, but it hit the outstretched thick leg and bounced towards the bottom line.
As soon as Phil Jones felt pain in his right leg, his instinctive first reaction was to have it. The whole person was like a cheetah, getting up from the ground, catching up with the ball that slid to the bottom line, adding another big foot, and kicking the ball directly into the stands.
It wasn't until this moment that everyone in the stadium at Old Trafford reacted.
"Wow!!!!!!"
"Phil Jones!"
"Amazing, you're the best!!
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Almost all the United fans in the stands cheered wildly. The happiness of the rest of their lives after the catastrophe made them all hate to hug Phil Jones, who used his body to block the ball from the bottom line at the critical moment.
"It's incredible!" The TV commentator also said with a look of amazement, "At the critical moment, Manchester United's main central defender Phil Jones has made a meritorious service!" He used a very calm, very decisive, and at the same time very precise tackle to destroy Pelle's must-score shot from 12 meters in front of the goal! ”
"It is said that Manchester United is picturesque in the front, and the back is tofu scum, relying only on one De Gea, but at this moment, Phil Jones announced to the world that you are all wrong, Manchester United's defense is not tofu scum!"
'Phil Jones has always felt like only two people, one is reckless and the other is injury-prone, but this season, he's been consistent.
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The host was still chattering freely in praise of Phil Jones, and as Phil Jones's opponent, or the background board, after Pelle's shot was blocked, the whole person squatted in Manchester United's big penalty area, holding his head, he must be extremely annoyed.
If you can't score such a goal, what else does he have to say?
I can only blame myself!
"Good!" Zeng Zhi was in the stands and saw Phil Jones clear the ball with a big foot and applauded loudly.
The England centre-back has been an absolute mainstay of United's defence this season, and on a number of crucial moments, he has saved the team.
In the stadium, Manchester United's goalkeeper David De Gea was shouting at his teammates in the big penalty area, and when Smalling walked back, he kept pointing to the position, obviously telling his teammates, including the veteran Carrick and the new signing Blind, to pay attention to the position and pay attention to the help defense.
Louis van Gaal had been on the bench to direct the game, but when Pelle got his chance just now, he was so excited that he stood up.
Then he walked to the sideline and yelled at the court.
This is especially true for mata that sticks to the ball and causes it to be broken.
The Spaniard's technique is good, and his performance in this game is good, but he has a very fatal weakness, that is, he is relatively short and thin, and his style of play is also soft, so it is easy to lose possession when facing the opponent's pressing.
It was for this reason that Mourinho would drop him and let him move to Manchester United.
Just now, almost because of his mistake, the team conceded a goal.