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Chapter 625 The most advantageous long-range shot

Modric hit the net with one shot, and the home team fans at Old Trafford suddenly lost their voice again.

Their beloved team conceded another goal.

My ears were filled with the cheers of the opponent's fans, which was really harsh.

When they conceded a goal just now, they were still confident in the team.

After all, they have just started and they have plenty of opportunities.

But now, when they conceded the second goal, the fans were a little confused.

Can we really beat Real Madrid?
  They are too strong...

Even this sentiment made the Manchester United players on the field a little frustrated.

Looking at the Real Madrid players on the opposite side who were once again in a state of excitement and celebration, the Manchester United soldiers were in a daze.

We have done our best, but why can't we score or defend?
  Xia Xing is still encouraging his teammates, but it seems that the effect this time is not particularly good.

Xia Xing is very capable, but his qualifications are still relatively young. This is indeed a problem.

Especially in terms of leading the team, he has inherent disadvantages.

At this time, on the sidelines of the court, Manchester United's substitutions were in progress.

The fourth official raised his placard.

Off on the 27th, on the 16nd!

Fellaini, who retired from injury, came off the field, and vice-captain Carrick came on as a substitute!
  This substitution was beyond the expectations of many people.

Many people thought Mourinho would replace him with a young attacker.

For example, Rashford, Mata, and Lingard are still sitting on the bench.

They were indeed warming up just now.

However, Mourinho finally chose veteran Carrick.

On the sidelines of the court, Carrick trotted on the spot and raised his legs, preparing to appear on the court.

Since returning from injury, he has been in good form and scored goals.

Mourinho patted him on the shoulder.

"Michael, do you understand why I decided to send you up?"

"The team needs someone to stabilize their mood, and I am the most suitable person."

"That's right! Now that the team's momentum is weak, Xia's control is a bit difficult. After all, he is too junior at Manchester United and needs you to come on and control the situation."

"No problem, I will go all out! Control the situation, improve morale, and preferably score a goal before halftime."

Looking at Carrick's determined eyes, Mourinho let out a long breath.

"Michael, it would be great if you were five years younger. In that case, I would definitely establish you as the absolute core on the field, because you are even more suitable than xia. With xia on the court, his abundant physical fitness can make the team seem to have one more person. game; and your presence can give the team an interim head coach who is full of wisdom and overall perspective."

Carrick smiled slightly and said no more.

He looked towards the direction of the court and seemed to be thinking about something in his mind.

At this time, Manchester United had just finished a defense. Xia Xing stole the ball and sent a ball straight to Sanchez on the right front.

Sanchez advanced with the ball, made several fake moves, and suddenly cut inside!

Casemiro brought him down without hesitation this time!
  The referee's whistle sounded!
  yellow card!

This time the referee didn't hesitate at all!
  A yellow card must be given!

In this game, Casemiro knocked down Manchester United players many times in a row, and his movements were quite large.

Although it was not a flagrant foul, it already caused Fellaini to be dismissed.

If the referee does not take some actions to control the field, Manchester United players will be in trouble if they have emotional problems.

Also taking advantage of this opportunity, Carrick was able to come on as a substitute.

Seeing Carrick come on the field, Xia Xing quickly ran over, took off his captain's armband, and carefully put it on Carrick's arm.

Carrick nodded: "Xia, thank you for your hard work." Xia Xing asked: "How to deal with this free kick?"

"You take the penalty."

"Looking for a chance to rush?"

"it is good."

At this time, several offensive players gathered around, and Xia Xing arranged tactics with them.

Lukaku and Sanchez will wait for opportunities in the frontcourt later, and Pogba will wait for the response in the front left.

And he knocked the ball horizontally to Carrick in the middle, and accelerated and sprinted along the right.

Split the defense at multiple points and stretch Real Madrid's line.

The discussion has been decided, everyone is in his place.

This position is about 38 meters away from the goal, and Xia Xing stands next to the ball.

Carrick was waiting to receive the ball in the middle. At this time, Real Madrid soldiers were waiting near the penalty area.

Seeing the opponent's formation, Carrick in the middle frowned.

Real Madrid's defense is too tight.

Not to mention Lukaku and Sanchez, even Pogba was trapped in the defensive crowd.

The two full-backs Ashley Young and Valencia who wanted to move forward also had no room to sprint.

If Xia Xing had just thought of it, it would be really difficult to create opportunities.

It was already 44 minutes into the first half and the game was about to end.

The best way to boost morale is to score goals.

In this attack, we must go all out to score goals!

At this time, the referee's whistle sounded, and Xia Xing slowly retreated and knocked horizontally!
  Then quickly sprint along the right road!
  Although this is Xia Xing's back-foot position, more than [-] minutes ago he staged a wonderful one-stop sprint along the right and almost scored.

Therefore, no one from Real Madrid dared to look down on Xia Xing. Marcelo never left the team and Casemiro was also ready to help defend.

The ball was passed to Carrick, and Manchester United's players also started at the same time!

Carrick has a lot of passing points!
  However, the Real Madrid players were also prepared and guarded all the points!
  Alan Shearer in the live broadcast room also discovered this.

"Carrick doesn't have particularly good passing routes.

"What will he do next?

"Carrick got the ball and he took a little step forward.
  "Obviously looking for a suitable passing route,

"But Real Madrid's formation is very compact, and there really is no suitable one...

"He's on his feet!
  “It turned out to be a long shot!
  "The ball went straight to the top right corner of the goal!

"The arc is huge!
  "Navas jumped up, but he was still a step too slow!
  "The ball spins into the net!
  "The ball went in!

“It’s really beyond everyone’s expectations!

"Just when everyone thought Carrick was going to pass the ball,
  “The Manchester United vice-captain actually chose to shoot!
  "It's about 35 meters away from the goal.
  "Carrick's curve ball went straight into the blind corner!

"Navas didn't expect this shot!
  "1 to 2!

"Manchester United got a goal back!
  "At the end of the first half,
  "Manchester United scored a valuable goal!
  “You know, there is a qualitative difference between being behind by two goals and being behind by one goal!

"Mourinho has more room for tactical adjustments in the midfield!

“Manchester United’s vice-captain’s status has been greatly improved!

“This is the sharpest long-range shot in the game!
  “His shot was like a machete, cutting through the powerful Real Madrid defense!
  "Defeat the enemy with one strike!
  "You have to know that this is Carrick's first shot after coming on as a substitute!
  "Excellent!
  "Manchester United regains hope of victory in this game!

"Listen to the applause and cheers at Old Trafford!
  “This is all for their meritorious veterans!

"Carrick!

"hero!"

(End of this chapter)