In the 20th minute of the game, Manchester City had a corner kick opportunity. At this time, everyone's eyes were focused on Kevin De Bruyne. The core midfielder of Manchester City stood in the corner kick area with a focused and determined look. He gently fiddled with the football under his feet, as if thinking about the best passing route.
A moment later, Kevin De Bruyne began to run up, his steps were steady and powerful. With the swing of his right foot, the football flew accurately to Manchester United's penalty area like a cannonball.
At this time, Aymeric Laporte had already prepared in the penalty area. His tall body was like an iron tower, and his eyes were fixed on the flying football. When the ball approached, Aymeric Laporte bent his legs slightly, then suddenly exerted force and jumped high. His body stretched out in the air, like an eagle spreading its wings and soaring.
Aymeric Laporte's take-off time was just right, and he easily passed Manchester United's defender Harry Maguire and occupied the commanding heights. At that moment, time seemed to freeze. Aymeric Laporte's forehead hit the football hard, making a dull sound.
The ball flew towards Manchester United's goal at a very fast speed. Although Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea made a save, the ball was too fast and the angle was too tricky. The football went into the goal accurately like a flash of lightning.
Manchester City temporarily led Manchester United 1:0 away from home with this header by Aymeric Laporte.
The moment the ball went into the net, Manchester City fans burst into deafening cheers. The whole stadium was submerged in a blue wave. Manchester City's players hugged each other excitedly to celebrate this crucial goal.
Manchester United's players looked frustrated, but they quickly adjusted their mentality and prepared to launch a counterattack in the next round of the game, making this fierce Manchester derby more tense and exciting.
In the 25th minute, the sun poured down on the green field, as if it had covered this battlefield full of passion and challenges with a layer of golden glory. The stands were filled with people, colorful flags were flying, and the fans were wearing the uniforms of their respective teams, with bright oil paint on their faces. They waved their scarves and flags, and the shouts and cheers were like surging waves, one higher than the other. The warm atmosphere enveloped the entire stadium, making people's hearts surge.
At this time, Scott McTominay was like a brave lion, fighting actively and fiercely in the midfield. His eyes were burning with the desire for victory, and every move was full of strength and determination. Facing Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, Scott McTominay was not afraid. With his quick reaction and tenacious fighting spirit, he successfully intercepted the ball from Ilkay Gundogan's feet, winning precious possession of the ball for the team.
At the moment of successful interception, Scott McTominay showed a firm smile on his face. He quickly adjusted his posture and accurately passed the ball to Jesse Lingard. Jesse Lingard was like a nimble meteor, and he immediately broke through with the ball after receiving it. He was skilled at his feet and light in his posture, and cleverly avoided the pursuit and interception of the opponent's players. The ball seemed to be integrated with his feet. Under his control, it was like a sharp sword, piercing the heart of the opponent's defense.
Jesse Lingard advanced with the ball while observing the situation on the field. At the right time, he decisively passed the ball to Marcus Rashford. Marcus Rashford was like an arrow from a string. He started instantly after receiving the ball and used his amazing speed to get rid of Manchester City's defenders. His figure was as fast as lightning, leaving his opponents behind. Marcus Rashford flew all the way with the ball, his eyes focused and determined, with only one goal in mind-the goal.
In an instant, Manchester United fans in the stands burst into a cheer that shook the earth. The fans were like a tinderbox, their excitement bursting in an instant. Some of them stood up, waving their fists vigorously, shouting Marcus Rashford's name at the top of their lungs, cheering for him!
At the moment approaching the goal, Marcus Rashford did not hesitate at all and made a low shot. The football rushed towards the goal like a cannonball. At this moment, the stadium seemed to be quiet in an instant, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the fast-rolling football. Manchester City goalkeeper Edson Santana reacted quickly, and he was like a solid fortress, struggling to pounce on the football. He stretched out his hands and tried his best to block this shot that was bound to win. In the end, the ball was saved by Edson Santana.
"Alas... clatter... clatter..." There was a sigh on the court, and then the applause of all the fans in the stadium. Although this attack did not score a goal, it greatly boosted the team's morale. The players encouraged each other and prepared for the corner kick.
Juan Mata stood in the corner area with a focused and determined look. He gently fiddled with the football under his feet and adjusted his breathing, as if brewing a storm. With the referee's whistle, Mata kicked a corner kick accurately. The football seemed to be given life, drawing a beautiful arc in the air and flying towards Manchester United's penalty area.
At the same time, Harry Maguire jumped high like a tower. His eyes were fixed on the flying football, and his muscles were tense and full of strength. At that moment, he seemed to have transformed into an aerial overlord, rushing towards the football with an unstoppable momentum. Harry Maguire's header was like a thunderbolt, flying towards the goal with great power. However, Manchester City's two central defenders John Stones and Aymeric Laporte were not to be outdone. They reacted quickly. John Stones kept interfering with Harry Maguire with small movements; while Aymeric Laporte jumped high and headed the ball out.
Manchester City immediately seized this opportunity to counterattack.
Kevin De Bruyne got the ball at the front of his own penalty area and observed the situation on the field with keen eyes. He made a long pass without hesitation, and the football was like a cannonball, accurately finding Gabriel Jesus in front.
After Gabriel Jesus received the ball, he moved forward quickly like a flash of lightning.
The moment Manchester City launched a counterattack, the stands where the Blue Moon fans were located immediately boiled. They stood up excitedly in blue clothes, waving flags and scarves in their hands, shouting the names of the players loudly, their eyes full of expectation and excitement. Manchester United fans clenched their fists nervously, with worried looks on their faces, and their eyes were fixed on the fast-moving figures on the court; some people made prayer gestures, silently praying in their hearts that the defenders could successfully defend; and some people booed loudly, trying to use boos to disrupt Gabriel Jesus' dribbling rhythm.
Gabriel Jesus rushed all the way with the ball, his eyes flashing with the desire to score. However, Manchester United defenders Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias and others quickly returned to defense and stepped forward at the critical moment. When Gabriel Jesus kicked the ball, Diogo Dalot desperately blocked the shot. After the ball was blocked, it flew out of the court. The game continued, and the tense atmosphere filled the air above the court.
Time came to the 31st minute, Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling was like a sharp knife, rushing into Manchester United's half with the ball. His eyes were focused and sharp, and the football under his feet seemed to be enchanted, following his steps closely. However, just as he was about to break through the defense, Manchester United's left-back Theo Fernandes rushed over like a cheetah. Theo Fernandes had a firm look in his eyes and decisive actions. With his excellent foresight and agility, he neatly intercepted the ball from Raheem Sterling's feet.
While dribbling forward, Theo Fernandes observed the running positions of his teammates on the field, looking for the best time to pass the ball. Just as everyone was concentrating, Theo Fernandes keenly captured a fleeting opportunity. He cleverly got rid of Kevin De Bruyne's interference in the midfield area, and with a precise pass, the football flew towards Scott McTominay like a bullet. Scott McTominay was already prepared. He caught the ball steadily, and his eyes instantly became more determined.
Scott McTominay, who rushed to the front of the penalty area with the ball, seemed to have become the focus of the entire stadium at this moment. He adjusted his steps slightly, leaned back slightly, and stared at the direction of the goal. The air around him seemed to solidify, and everyone's eyes were focused on him and the football under his feet.
Scott McTominay took a deep breath and then kicked a long shot. His legs burst out with great power, and the football flew towards the goal at a very fast speed as if it was endowed with magic. The football drew a beautiful arc in the air, like a flash of lightning, instantly tearing the air apart.
The spectators on the court all widened their eyes and watched the fast-moving football nervously. Time seemed to stop at this moment, and everyone was waiting for the result. The football was like a precise missile, hanging straight into the dead corner of the goal. Although Manchester City's goalkeeper Edson Santana tried his best to save the ball, he still failed to stop this wonderful goal.1:1, Manchester United equalized the score.
At the moment of the goal, the entire Old Trafford stadium was boiling instantly. The originally tense and almost frozen air burst open in an instant and turned into a sea of jubilation.
In the stands, the red waves surged, and the Manchester United fans burst into deafening cheers. The sound was like thunder, and it seemed to break through the sky. The shouts of "Manchester United! Manchester United!" echoed throughout the stadium.
On the court, Manchester United's players were also infected by the enthusiasm of the fans. Scott McTominay, the hero of the goal, had a fiery light in his eyes, and he opened his arms excitedly, as if he wanted to embrace the whole world. His hair was flying in the wind, and his face was filled with a bright smile. Seeing this scene, other Manchester United players gathered around like a tide. Everyone hugged and clapped each other, releasing their inner excitement.
After equalizing the score, Manchester United's morale was greatly boosted, and the players fought more actively on the field, trying to score again.
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