When he was very young, Xia Xing's father once considered letting Xia Xing learn other sports.

For example, table tennis, badminton, etc.

The most intense is to let him learn volleyball.

But Xia Xing's mother had a different opinion.

"I want my son to be more manly, less elegant, but to be wild!"

In the end, Xia Xing chose football.

Many years later, Xia Xing also thought about this problem.

In China, table tennis and badminton are more popular.

In China, where Confucian culture is the mainstay, people care more about etiquette and demeanor, and even if they choose sports, they have to do it across the net.

Almost all direct physical confrontation sports, many Chinese athletes are not very good at it.

And even if it is a direct physical confrontation sport, Chinese athletes rarely see that kind of bloody fight.

They still care more about the human spirit.

In Europe and the United States, they prefer the impact of punches to the flesh.

Football, basketball, rugby, are the favorites there.

In the eyes of European and American athletes, these sports fields are gladiatorial arenas and battlefields.

The opponent is the enemy, even if it is to kill the opponent to win!

Today's game is the best proof of that.

Manchester United and Roma don't have a bad relationship.

But the fight between the two sides in this game was very fierce.

After Xia Xing and Nainggolan collided several times in a row, the firepower of both sides was brought out.

In the 14th minute of the game, Mkhitaryan rushed through the midfield with the ball.

Just past Mario Rui and then brought down by Rudiger.

The referee's whistle blew and Manchester United were awarded a free-kick.

Three minutes later, on the same side, Stroman was deflected off by Fellaini on the shoulder.

The referee blew the whistle again, another foul.

The two sides committed consecutive fouls and were full of physical confrontation.

However, it is worth mentioning that both sides are not right on the ball, and there are no malicious fouls.

For Manchester United, Jose Mourinho doesn't want his team to lose.

On the Roma side, Spalletti also reminded the players that there must be no surprises at this time when the two-front title race is now.

Therefore, the strong confrontation between the two sides in this game is only at the game level, and there are no malicious fouls.

The referee's successive decisions made the players on both sides more and more excited.

In the 21st minute of the game, the game finally broke the deadlock.

Wayne Rooney dribbled up front and faced the double of De Rossi and Nainggolan.

Rooney's light horizontal knock, Xia Xing quickly stepped forward to catch the ball!.

At this time, Nainggolan followed closely to make up the defense!

Xia Xing did not hesitate to speed up with the ball!

Nainggolan was thrown off directly!

In terms of physical confrontation, the two are about the same.

But in speed, Nainggolan is far inferior to Xia Xing!

Using his speed to shake off Nainggolan, Xia Xing adjusted slightly and crossed decisively!

The ball goes straight to the front of the penalty area!

At this point, Rooney quickly followed!

I was still fighting in the midfield just now, and now I have come to the penalty area smartly!

Two of the two tuba two-over-one!

Xia Xing's pass is extremely accurate!

Rooney volleys!

The ball hits the net!

1 to 0!

Manchester United scored first!

This season, the captain of the Red Devils has been in a state of declining fitness and is no longer able to play the full game.

But even so, he still plays well in key games from time to time.

In the goal just now, Rooney showed a strong sense of the big picture.

Attract the defense, knock on the summer line, run quickly, and shoot in front of goal.

In one go, it is still the strength of a world-class striker.

The captain of Manchester United is powerful, and the captain of Roma is not far behind.

In the 33rd minute of the game, Roma advanced in the middle again.

Nainggolan relied on his excellent running ability to hit the midfield continuously, and Manchester United was under a lot of pressure.

Fellaini is hardworking, but the technique is too crude.

Pogba also failed to dominate the physical confrontation with Nainggolan.

Therefore, Xia Xing often assists in defense.

But that gave the Roma captain a chance.

Nainggolan suddenly accelerated with the ball, and Xia Xing followed!

Nainggolan pulled horizontally and went to the side, and Xia Xing followed closely!

But I didn't expect the opponent to continue to fight with Xia Xing, but chose to knock horizontally!

De Rossi in the middle of the lane quickly stepped forward!

About 38 meters from the goal, De Rossi decisively kicked up!

The ball hits the top right corner of the net!

De Gea, who reacted so quickly, couldn't do anything about it!

1 to 1!

Roma equalised!

Each scored a goal, and the two sides played more and more.

Before the end of the first half, both teams had a great chance each, which was saved by both goalkeepers.

Salah shot past three men and was held firmly by De Gea.

The Spaniard remains one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

Ibrahimovic's close-range shot from inside the box was punched out by Roma goalkeeper Alisson and cleared the goal-line.

The young Brazilian talented goalkeeper has become the focus of the world's attention, and his talent is visible to the naked eye.

In the end, the first half ended 1-1.

In the second half, the two sides were still attacking fiercely.

Jose Mourinho kept the team steady, but after Roma's onslaught, they had a lot of holes at the back, so how could the United players give up the chance to counter-attack?

In the 58th minute of the game, Xia Xing received the ball in the middle, and he did not hesitate to make a long pass!

At this time, the Roma backfield is empty!

Ibrahimovic has only one defender by his side!

The ball flew in, and Ibrahimovic gently cushioned it and stopped it steadily.

Squeeze Facio away with all your might, turn around and shoot!

At such a close distance, there is nothing Alisson can do!

The ball hits the net!

2 to 1!

Manchester United take the lead again!

Four minutes later, it was another Roma attack followed by United's counter-attack.

It's also Xia Xing's broken ball!

This time he is surrounded by De Rossi and Nainggolan!

Deftly pick up the ball in the crowd!

Pogba understands and catches the ball in the middle!

Speed up the sprint with the ball!

The middle door of Rome is wide open!

30 meters from goal, Pogba shoots with his feet!

The ball hits the net!

3 to 1!

Manchester United scored another goal!

A tacit fit between two midfield supernovas!

Mourinho on the pitch was in a great mood!

He threw his fist hard and hugged Pogba as he rushed up!

"Paul, you're so good!"

Holding Pogba, Mourinho looked at Xia Xing not far away.

At this time, Xia Xing didn't rush up to celebrate together, he was talking to Fellaini about something.

Even if he scored a goal, Xia Xing still remained calm and analyzed tactics.

Although Pogba had just opened the scoring and extended the lead, there were still some minor problems in the team's defence.

Roma's successive onslaught is also due to Manchester United's luck.

Therefore, we must not be careless now, and we need to continue to strengthen the defense line and do a good job of defensive coordination.

As if sensing something, Xia Xing looked up at the side of the court.

At this time, Mourinho was hugging Pogba excitedly, but his eyes were fixed on Xia Xing.

The two looked at each other and made eye contact.

Xia, the pass just now was good, keep up the good work and keep the win!

It must be!