host must win

Chapter 880 Nightmare
Ferguson on the sidelines also realized the problem, especially when he saw Yin Jun shaking his head towards him, the head coach realized that the game could no longer be played like this, so he quickly made adjustments.

Manchester United's attack failed, and the team entered the defensive counterattack stage ahead of schedule.

But even so, AC Milan seems to be hitting a snake with a stick, unwilling to let Manchester United retreat easily, and slowly move forward.

Soon, the home team produced the most threatening attack since the start.

In the 7th minute, Odo made a cross from the right, and Kaka volleyed with his right foot at the penalty spot.Fortunately, Van der Sar has rich experience, performed well at critical moments, and firmly hugged the ball.

After the opening game, the expected rushing attack did not produce results, but AC Milan created murderous intentions one after another.Manchester United appeared very passive on the scene, especially the defensive pressure in the midfield was very high.

Fletcher and Carrick were basically stuck in front of the defense, unable to take a step forward.Even Yin Jun had to retreat to his own defense line to help defend when the defense line was frequently in a hurry.

As the core of Manchester United's offense, Yin Jun's retreat makes it difficult for the frontcourt offense to create threats.For example, Manchester United's attack in the 10th minute is very representative.At that time, Yin Jun passed the ball from the backcourt and found Ronaldo on the right.The Portuguese forced a breakthrough, but two Milan players double-teamed, and Gattuso broke the ball.

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Just when Manchester United fell into an embarrassing situation of complete passiveness on the field, things that made matters worse happened.

Among Milan's 16 goals in the Champions League this season, Kaka scored 10 goals alone.In the UEFA Champions League scorer list, the Brazilian is closely catching up with Yin Jun. At present, the gap between the two is only 3 goals.

AC Milan almost expanded their advantage in the 41st minute. Seedorf counterattacked in the middle and split the side accurately. Odo made a low pass from the right.
Gattuso's shoulder near the sideline pushed Ronaldo beautifully to steal the ball, which caused cheers from the stands.

This is not surprising. From leading by one goal to falling behind, anyone will feel uncomfortable, and Yin Jun is the same.

2: 0!

Most of AC Milan's team are experienced veterans. They know very well that compared to the younger Manchester United, if they can't beat Manchester United to death in one fell swoop, it will be unfavorable if the Manchester United people get over their breath and the game drags on. become themselves.

In this half, Manchester United played really badly.Especially on the back line, Heinze is really overwhelmed.

What he needs to do most now is to help defend, maintain the current score until halftime, and then try to change it in the second half.

The experienced AC Milan then completely controlled the situation on the field, and Manchester United could only occasionally use quick counterattacks to threaten AC Milan's defense.However, under the increasing rain, it is difficult for Manchester United players to show their speed advantage. Coupled with being alone, it is basically difficult to threaten AC Milan's goal.

The average age of the starting lineups of both sides today, AC Milan reached 31.6 years old, while Manchester United was only 26.5 years old, more than 5 years younger than AC Milan!
In fact, on the Manchester United side, except for the 33-year-old Giggs and the 36-year-old Van der Sar, none of the other players is even over 30 years old, and the oldest Heinze just turned 29 a week ago. birthday.

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半场0:2，总比分也从3:2领先变为3:4落后，这个45分钟的半场，让曼联仿佛从天堂跌进了地狱。

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Throughout the first half, Manchester United had only Giggs' long-range shot hit the goal frame!
The only thing that comforted Yin Jun was that Manchester United finally did not concede a third goal in the first half when he almost gave up attacking and tried his best to help defend, coupled with some elements of luck.

As the game progresses, old age will become AC Milan's Achilles' heel!
Yin Jun was tired of defending, which made Manchester United's offensive power unprecedentedly weak, while Ronaldo was closely guarded, and when he got the ball, two people stepped forward to double-team.

Yin Jun felt that the mentality of his teammates had collapsed. Under such circumstances, he dared not attack boldly.Because once AC Milan scored the third goal, it was really over.

In the 11th minute, Nesta made a long pass from the right side of the midfielder. Seedorf headed back to the center from the right side of the penalty area. Kaka volleyed with his left foot 16 meters in front of the goal. The ball hit the turf and went straight to the lower right corner. AC Milan's total score was tied to 3:3, and the away goals were dominant!

In the 30th minute of the game, Manchester United's defense made consecutive mistakes. Heinze, under the pressure of the opponent's full-back Otto, suicidally crossed the penalty area. Lo steals the ball from the right and turns around to get rid of Heinze calmly. Although his bottom line pass is pushed out by Vidic, Seedorf controls the ball at the front of the penalty area and flashes two tacklers. Half-volley into the bottom right corner.

In the 40th minute, Fletcher handballed and Pirlo took a free kick 28 meters in front of the goal, but the foot slipped and shot the ball high.

On the defensive end, Manchester United did not have a strong line of defense. Under the pressure of AC Milan's strong attack, they faced increasing pressure.

In the total score of the two rounds, AC Milan overtook 4:3!

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Back in the dressing room, United's players looked down and out.

As for the offensive end, he also did not give a very good performance. After all, Giggs on the left is 33 years old. Although he has performed well this season, he still lacks sharpness.If the left wing can create more pressure on AC Milan, then Ronaldo will be much easier on the right.

The average age of these nine people is only 24.5 years old!
Especially among the offensive tridents, both Yin Jun and Ronaldo turned 2 in February, and Rooney didn't even turn 22!
Such a young lineup, if dragged into a protracted battle, AC Milan will be very miserable!

This conceded goal had a great impact on the morale of both sides.On Manchester United's side, many people are very aggrieved, but feel that they have more than enough energy; the home team AC Milan, amidst the cheers of nearly [-] fans at the scene, continued to attack Manchester United with the help of wind and rain, and took a big bite. Manchester United trend.

This also has a lot to do with Ronaldo's own poor condition. The Portuguese are a little lost in the stormy sky at the San Siro Stadium.

Of course, the midfielder he leads cannot escape responsibility.Under the siege of AC Milan's four major midfielders and Kaka, the Manchester United midfielder led by him is completely at a disadvantage, and it is difficult to effectively transmit football to the attacking line.

But sometimes, football games are like this.

It is also impossible for Yin Jun to blame his teammates for this. After all, they are either not in ideal condition, or they have tried their best.

At this moment, he also knew very well that the morale of the team must not be let down!
With this sigh of relief, there is really nothing to play in the second half!
(End of this chapter)