Chapter 43: Red Army VS Red Devils (6)
The game was still intense, but the United fans were already singing the Manchester United anthem, and the result of the game was already evident in the minds of the United fans, that Liverpool could not beat the mighty Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Tens of thousands of people sang in unison, and the Manchester United anthem reverberated throughout Old Trafford.
But that's really the case, at least Manchester United's players don't think so, although they are currently one goal ahead of Liverpool, but Liverpool doesn't seem to have received the slightest influence at all, and still plays at their own pace, as if the two sides are just a draw now.
"Ao ~ Our brave Leo once again defused Liverpool's offensive. Liverpool, who are strong in attack, are no threat in front of Manchester United, who are also strong defensively. ”
The game has now reached the 37th minute, George received a through ball from Gerrard and was about to break through the goal, but Ferdinand was desperate and cut off the ball at George's feet with great difficulty.
Hearing the narrator's words, Ferdinand was so angry, don't say it. Rio Ferdinand almost wanted to rush to the commentary room, grab the commentator and let him try what Liverpool is capable of. Despite the fact that Liverpool's attack is still not working very well, Rio Ferdinand is already clearly feeling the pressure that George has brought to him. Looking at Sylvester standing beside him, Ferdinand shook his head, believing that the pressure on Sylvester was no less than his own, and he knew that Owen, who was in charge of Sylvester, was not a simple character.
"Gary, be careful, and help as much as you can." Ferdinand believed that if he let George hit him a few more times like he had just done, he was afraid that he really couldn't stop George, and hurriedly said to Neville on the side.
Neville nodded and didn't say anything when he heard Ferdinand's words, because Neville could also see that Ferdinand and Sylvester were under tremendous pressure at the moment. Thinking of this, Neville has decided to try to score as few forward assists as possible to help Ferdinand and Silvester reduce some pressure.
Before all the United players were ready, Reese quickly drove the ball out of the touchline and threw it at Gerrard's feet, who didn't hesitate to pass the ball directly to George's feet again.
Gerrard can now also see that Ferdinand and Silvestre, after the continuous impact of George and Owen, have become crumbling, as long as George and Owen work harder, there is definitely a chance to break through the defense of the two and form a threatening shot.
Ferdinand was depressed in his heart, don't talk about it, he finally took a break, no, he hadn't even fallen for ten seconds, and he had to carry George's animal again. Thinking of this, Ferdinand couldn't help but think, am I easy!
But in any case, defense is still a must, and with his strong body, Ferdinand is desperate against George, not letting George turn around. You must know that the two of them are only about 20 meters away from the goal now, and at such a close distance, if George is allowed to turn around, I am afraid that as long as George is given half a second, George will be able to complete the shot.
Ferdinand was not happy, and so was George. After stumbling with Ferdinand for so long, George can also clearly feel the pressure brought by the powerful Ferdinand. Thinking of this, George also had to sigh: It is worthy of being the anchor of the future defense of England and Manchester United, and it is really powerful.
Although admitting that Ferdinand was powerful, George was not afraid, watching Ferdinand defend himself so hard that he couldn't turn around, so he gently passed the ball back to the feet of Colwill, who was rushing over. At the same time, George, who was not dragged down by the ball, suddenly completed the turn and began to rush towards the penalty area.
Colwill didn't stick to the ball, and in the face of George's return pass, Colwill gently picked up his right foot, and the ball flew up and flew over the heads of Keane and Gerrard, and fell towards the penalty area.
"Don't attack, no, if Leo doesn't defend George and let George shoot, I'm not God, I can't guarantee that I can save George's shot from such a close distance. Attack, no, now Leo is still entangled with George, and Owen on the side is also eyeing him, if he attacks so easily, I'm afraid it is very likely to give that damn Owen a chance. Barthez hesitated.
The ball was still in the air, George and Ferdinand were both entangled with each other, trying to occupy a better position, and Sylvester also followed Owen stubbornly, using his strong body to jam Owen behind him.
Although George's body is very strong, Ferdinand is not bad, plus Ferdinand has a height advantage, and suddenly gradually gained the upper hand, so that Ferdinand's tall figure appeared in front of George again, and the original goal was also blocked by Ferdinand's body.
"!" George felt a pang of anger as he felt Rio Ferdinand clutching his shirt tightly with his right hand to prevent himself from jumping up for the ball easily. George is very eager to score goals now, but Ferdinand, an annoying guy, is interfering on the side, and Ferdinand's defense is really powerful, and he can't do anything about him, which makes George anxious now.
It was this urgency that made George not maintain a good balance in an instant, coupled with Ferdinand's pulling, which made George gradually fall with his back to the goal. And at this moment, the ball has begun to fall, and it is not very far away from the two of them, if it weren't for George also pulling Ferdinand, I'm afraid that Ferdinand would be able to push the ball out with a slight jump.
"Damn, fight hard, otherwise you won't have a chance." Seeing that the opportunity was about to disappear, George was determined to fight.
At this time, George's body was already at a 75-degree angle, his left foot had left the ground, and he basically lost his balance, and only his right foot was still standing on the ground at this moment. Seeing the ball fall, George immediately exerted force with his right foot, and at the same time grabbed Ferdinand's shirt with his left hand, and immediately straightened his body, so that his whole body was in a volley.
Grabbing Rio Ferdinand's shirt with his right hand, George struggled to maintain his balance in the air, facing the falling ball, relying on his sense of the ball and his sense of position in the goal, he met the ball with his left foot fiercely and kicked it towards the back of his head.
A brilliant volley on target, the only way George could shoot so far. However, the moment the ball was shot, George didn't have much hope for this shot. Because George knows very well that due to Ferdinand's interference and his habit of using his right foot, this time the left-footed shot does not have much power at all.
George was right, and it would have been easy for Barthez to save a shot that wasn't very fast under normal circumstances. But it was Ferdinand who blocked George's view of the goal, and Barthez's view at the same time.
At this moment, Barthez is standing behind Ferdinand, basically it can be said that George's whole person was blocked by Ferdinand, not to mention George's shot, even if it is George, Barthez only sees George's hands and feet at most.
And just like that, George's volley barbed the ball, although not very fast, flew towards the bottom left corner of the goal with Barthez blocked from view. However, due to Ferdinand's interference and inaccurate shot, the ball still didn't have much accuracy, and it rolled off the bottom line against the post, and then George fell heavily from the air to the ground.