Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

Manchester United's fierce counterattack did not panic Chelsea. After this foul, they gradually stabilized the rhythm and relied on a well-organized defense to deal with Manchester United's attack.

Even though the situation was suppressed for a while, Chelsea's players showed great determination and did not reveal any flaws in defense.

They accurately judged the opponent's passing route and gradually eliminated Manchester United's offensive through timely blocking and tackling.

On the contrary, once they get the ball, Chelsea will quickly organize a counterattack and launch a quick attack when Manchester United's defense is unstable.

Although they were pressed in their own half most of the time, Chelsea did not retreat. They were not afraid of this high-pressure rhythm and were always waiting for the opportunity to counterattack.

Time passed in the competition between the two sides, but the score was still 1:0.

In the Sky Sports live broadcast room, commentators Keane and Jones have been explaining the game.

"Manchester United launched a strong counterattack after falling behind, but Chelsea's defense was very tenacious and did not reveal too many flaws."

"Yes, Chelsea's defense was well organized and the coordination was tight. Although Manchester United's attack was fierce, it was still difficult to change the score."

"The head coaches of both teams were constantly directing and dispatching on the sidelines, trying to find loopholes in their opponents."

"From the live footage, Mourinho asked Chelsea players to keep the pace and wait patiently for the opportunity to counterattack."

"Moyes asked Manchester United to push forward and break Chelsea's bus formation in a more direct way."

"But now it seems that Chelsea's defense is very mature and stable, Mourinho's tactical arrangement is very successful, and Manchester United is difficult to find a breakthrough"

"It must be admitted that Mourinho has the upper hand in command, and Moyes needs to continue to adjust his strategy, otherwise it will be difficult to reverse the score."

Just as the two commentators were discussing tactics, something unexpected happened on the field.

The first half was about to end, and Chelsea was organizing the last offensive. Li Lei dribbled the ball again on the right and went straight into the Manchester United penalty area.

The Manchester United players who had learned their lesson did not give him a chance this time. Midfielder Ashley Young fouled Li Lei at the front of the penalty area.

The referee raised the second yellow card of the game. This reckless behavior made Ashley Young deserve the punishment.

This was an excellent free kick opportunity, and it might also be Chelsea's last goal point in the first half.

All Chelsea players rushed into Manchester United's penalty area, intending to compete for the free kick opportunity.

Manchester United built a defensive wall, and goalkeeper De Gea was directing his teammates and ordering them to form a human wall.

After scoring several free kicks, Li Lei gradually gained the recognition of his teammates, and the chance to take the penalty was given to him.

Li Lei stared at the penalty spot in front of him, and as the referee whistled, he began his run-up.

The Manchester United players in the front of the wall stared intently at the ball at the penalty spot, and when the ball bounced, all the members jumped up.

However, to their horror, it was a ground ball.

At this time, their bodies were still in the air, and it was too late to make new adjustments.

They could only watch with horror on their faces as the ball passed under the wall and flew straight into the corner of the goal!

This unexpected penalty perfectly fooled all Manchester United players, and goalkeeper De Gea could only watch the ball roll into the net, powerless. At this time, the time had come to 45 minutes, and after the goal, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half.

" Goal! Li Lei scored again!"

"Stunned! Li Lei's free kick was beyond everyone's expectations, and Manchester United's defense collapsed instantly"

"Indeed, this ground ball was extremely cleverly designed, completely fooling De Gea and Manchester United players. Li Lei's free kick technique has reached perfection."

"He has increasingly become the core figure in Chelsea's offensive system, and his stable free kick ability has greatly increased the team's goal number."

" The key to taking a free kick is stability! This goal solidified Li Lei's position in the team"

"2:0! The first half ended perfectly, great!"

"Moyes will definitely have to make adjustments in the midfield. But Chelsea has firmly grasped the initiative, and if Manchester United wants to reverse the situation, they need a big turnaround."

After the celebration, Li Lei and his teammates walked towards the locker room amid waves of cheers from the home fans, with happy smiles on everyone's face.

In contrast, Manchester United seemed much more lonely. The two goals put Manchester United in a passive position, and Moyes had to start thinking about adjusting the players on the field.

In the second half, Chelsea launched a strong attack at the beginning, trying to suppress Manchester United. The advantage of two goals in hand boosted Chelsea's morale.

In contrast, Manchester United players were obviously in poor condition, and seemed a little distracted and depressed.

I don't know what head coach Moyes said to them during the halftime, which led to Manchester United players being in poor condition after their comeback and not having the fighting spirit of the first half. Chelsea wanted to seize this point and cheer up to attack Manchester United.

They wanted to give the opponent a fatal blow when Manchester United's morale was low and further widen the score.

This time, Chelsea's attack was again organized by midfield core Lampard and cooperated with Hazard on the left.

Unlike the first half, Li Lei on the right did not actively participate in the attack this time, but played a role in restraining Manchester United's defense..

He made fake moves from time to time to put pressure on Manchester United's right back, forcing the opponent not to lean all the way to the left.

Lampard kept cutting the ball in the middle, leaving gaps between Manchester United's defense.

Hazard used flexible movements and frequent cooperation with Lampard to force Manchester United's defenders to have no way to stand firm.

Chelsea used the rhythm coordination very well, which made it difficult for Manchester United players to judge their true attack direction.

Li Lei's feint opened up space for Chelsea's main attack, and Lampard quickly found an opportunity and passed it directly to Hazard.

Hazard used his speed to tear open Manchester United's defense on this side road, and ran straight to the penalty area after shaking off the defensive players.

At the same time, Chelsea's Eto'o in the middle and Li Lei on the right were running towards Manchester United's goal while Hazard was moving.

Hazard, who came to the penalty area, raised his foot and made a powerful shot with sufficient speed and power.

But the angle of the shot was too straight and was saved by Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea.

At this time, the Sky Sports live broadcast room was still explaining the game in a serious manner. Whether it was the audience in the stadium or the fans in front of the TV, they all held their breath.

"Howl! Hazard went straight into the penalty area and made a powerful shot!"

"Unfortunately, the angle was too straight, and De Gea stood in position to save the ball."

"Chelsea still has a chance, Eto'o and Li Lei press on"

"Li Lei shot the ball! It went in! So beautiful!!"

"3:0! Li Lei received Eto'o's cross and further widened the scoreline!"

"Chelsea's attack was like a surging tide, Manchester United couldn't resist it at all"

"Li Lei seized the opportunity in the cooperation between the two wings. He had a good sense of position and did not hesitate in his judgment on the shooting end.!"

"A 3-goal lead is very beneficial to Chelsea. Moyes needs to consider making substitutions."

"Chelsea must keep attacking, strive for more goals and secure our lead!"