Finally, in the 80th minute, Manchester United got a free kick. Jesse Lingard was like a smart elf in the midfield, his eyes constantly scanning the situation around him. His feet moved lightly, ready to receive and pass the ball at any time. The running positions of his teammates formed a clear picture in his mind, and he was waiting for the best time. Finally, he saw a fleeting passing line.
Jesse Lingard kicked the ball without hesitation, his movements were clean and neat, and the football flew towards the penalty area as if it was given life. The precise pass seemed to be a beautiful arc, passing through Manchester City's tight defense. As the ball flew in the air, everyone's eyes were fixed on it, looking forward to what was about to happen next.
In the penalty area, Edinson Cavani was already ready. This experienced striker has a keen sense of smell and excellent physical fitness. His eyes were fixed on the flying football, and his body was like a fully drawn bow. When the ball was about to enter the penalty area, Edinson Cavani suddenly started, and he rushed towards the football like an arrow from a string.
Edinson Cavani jumped high, and his body stretched into a beautiful arc in the air. His eyes were full of determination and determination, as if the whole world was still at this moment. His forehead accurately hit the football, and at that moment, strength and skill were perfectly combined.
The football changed direction over Edinson Cavani's head and flew towards Manchester City's goal at a very fast speed. Manchester City's goalkeeper Edson Santana tried hard to make a save, but Edinson Cavani's header was too powerful, and the ball flew directly into the goal like a cannonball. 2:2, Manchester United equalized the score!
The moment the ball entered the net, the whole stadium was in a boiling state. Manchester United fans cheered, and their joy swept the entire stadium like a surging tide.
After Edinson Cavani landed, his excitement was like a surging wave that was hard to suppress. He waved his fist excitedly, and every wave seemed to announce his struggle and achievement to the world. There was a fiery light in his eyes, which was a brilliant brilliance that satisfied his extreme desire for victory at this moment. Edinson Cavani's face was filled with the joy of victory, and his smile was as bright as the sun, warming the hearts of every Manchester United fan.
After seeing Edinson Cavani's wonderful goal, his teammates were instantly ignited with passion. They ran from all directions like a tide, and everyone's face was full of excitement that was difficult to conceal. Erling Haaland, the first teammate to arrive, hugged Edinson Cavani, and then more people gathered around. They hugged each other tightly, as if they were an inseparable whole. They patted each other on the back, shouted loudly, and released the joy and pressure in their hearts. At this moment, they forgot the fatigue and tension of the game and were only immersed in the joy brought by this hard-won goal.
After tying the score, the Manchester United coach took the lead in adjusting the team lineup:
Replaced Cody Gakpo with Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard with Nico Williams. After the adjustment, Manchester United obviously strengthened its attack.
In the next ten minutes, the situation on the court became more and more tense. The Manchester United front line composed of Edinson Cavani, Romelu Lukaku and Erling Haaland, like a powerful storm, launched a fierce attack on Manchester City's defense.
Edinson Cavani, an experienced striker, is like a brave lion. He ran on the court as if with endless power. His physical advantage was fully demonstrated at this moment, and his strong body made Manchester City's defensive players feel more exhausted in the confrontation. Edinson Cavani kept looking for opportunities, his eyes were sharp and firm, and he was always ready to give his opponent a fatal blow. Whenever he receives the ball, he rushes forward without hesitation, protects the ball with his body, and fights fiercely with Manchester City's defenders. Every move he makes is full of power, which makes Manchester City's defense line have to be highly alert.
Romelu Lukaku is like a heavy tank. His combination of speed and strength is daunting. He runs fast on the court, but his huge body does not affect his flexibility at all. Romelu Lukaku uses his speed advantage to break through Manchester City's defense again and again. His impact makes Manchester City's defenders difficult to resist. Whenever he rushes with the ball, he can bring huge pressure to Manchester City's defense line. Romelu Lukaku's presence forces Manchester City's defensive players to stay tense at all times and dare not relax at all.And Erling Haaland, the young talented striker, is like a sharp dagger. He is as fast as lightning and can tear through the opponent's defense in an instant. Erling Haaland's explosive power makes him an elusive figure on the court, and his appearance always makes Manchester City's defenders terrified. He constantly uses his speed advantage to weave between Manchester City's defense lines, looking for shooting opportunities. Erling Haaland's keen sense of smell and decisive decision-making make him a sharp weapon on Manchester United's front line.
The combination of these three people put Manchester City's defenders John Stones, Aymeric Laporte and others in a huge dilemma. Although John Stones and Aymeric Laporte are also excellent defenders, they seem a little powerless when facing Manchester United's powerful front line. They are constantly attacked by Edinson Cavani, Romelu Lukaku and Erling Haaland, and scenes of people falling and horses falling happen from time to time. John Stones tried to block the opponent's attack with his body, but was often pushed away by the powerful strength of Romelu Lukaku and Edinson Cavani. Aymeric Laporte tried to catch up with Erling Haaland with his speed, but Erling Haaland was too fast and exhausted him.
Manchester United's forwards constantly caused trouble for Manchester City's defense, and their attacks were like a tide. The situation on the court was so tense that it was suffocating. Every attack made the audience's heart rise to their throats. Manchester United's players continued to create opportunities, but unfortunately their luck seemed to be a little worse. There were several shots, and the ball just flew out by the post or was magically saved by Manchester City's goalkeeper. If they were luckier, Manchester United would have taken the lead long ago.
The regular time game came to an end in a tense and fierce atmosphere. With the referee's last whistle, the two sides shook hands and made peace with a score of 2:2. At this time, the atmosphere on the court was solemn and full of suspense. The players either bent over and panted tiredly, or looked at the scoreboard with a serious expression. They tried their best in the regular time, but failed to determine the winner.
So the game entered overtime.
The Manchester United players all had firm faces. Although they were extremely tired, their faith in their hearts was like a beacon, illuminating their way forward. Raphael Varane still maintained a high degree of concentration. He tried his best in every defense and built a solid defense line with his body. Harry Maguire dragged his heavy steps, but always stayed in his position, not giving Manchester City's forwards any chance to take advantage. Dani Olmo worked hard to organize the attack in the midfield. Although his physical strength was close to the limit, his pass was still accurate, trying to create excellent scoring opportunities for the team.
And Manchester City's players were equally unwilling to be outdone. Kevin De Bruyne, as the core of the team, was exhausted, but his creativity was still amazing. He constantly used his passes and breakthroughs to put great pressure on Manchester United's defense. Aymeric Laporte and John Stones worked hard on the defensive end, and they resisted Manchester United's offensive wave with their tenacious will. Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus continued to attack on the wing, trying to use their speed and skills to open the door to victory for the team.
In the extra time, both sides had the opportunity to score.
In the 98th minute, Manchester United got an offensive opportunity. Erling Haaland received a wonderful pass from Nico Williams. With his keen sense of smell and excellent positioning, he got an excellent shooting opportunity in the penalty area. Erling Haaland shot without hesitation, and the ball flew towards the goal like a cannonball. However, Manchester City goalkeeper Edson Santana showed a world-class reaction speed. He struggled to save the ball and resolved the crisis. Manchester United's players all felt regretful, but they quickly adjusted their mentality and continued to devote themselves to the game.
Manchester City was not to be outdone. In the 105th minute of the game, Kevin De Bruyne passed the ball accurately to Gabriel Jesus. Gabriel Jesus quickly broke through Manchester United's defense with the ball, and his speed made Manchester United's defenders unable to catch up. Gabriel Jesus shot at the front of the penalty area, and the ball went straight to the dead corner of the goal. But at this critical moment, Manchester United defender Ashraf Hakimi blocked the shot with his body and cleared the ball out of the baseline. Manchester City's players also regretted the missed opportunity, but they also did not give up and continued to look for opportunities to score.
The time of overtime passed by every second, and the physical strength of the players on both sides was gradually exhausted. But they still fought tenaciously on the court,Everyone was fighting for the honor of the team. Their fighting spirit infected every audience on the scene, and the shouts and cheers of the audience continued, adding more passion and color to this fierce game.
Finally, the whistle of overtime fell in a tense atmosphere. After a long and fierce competition, the two sides still tied 2:2. The players dragged their tired bodies, and their jerseys were soaked with sweat. Their eyes showed both the desire for victory and the emotion for this hard battle. The atmosphere on the court was tense and solemn, and the audience also watched the court nervously, as if waiting for a moment to decide their fate.
"In the extra time, both sides tried their best, and every attack and defense was full of passion and determination. However, although both sides created many opportunities, they failed to change the score in the end. The result of this game is full of suspense, and people are more looking forward to the next penalty shootout. I don't know which team can stand out at this critical moment and become the final winner. The whistle of the extra time sounded, as if a passionate war song was played over the stadium. At this time on the court, the players on both sides were very tired, their sweat soaked their jerseys, and their heavy footsteps showed a huge consumption of physical strength. However, the burning fighting spirit in their eyes has never diminished. They are still fighting hard on the court for the supreme honor. "In the TV broadcast, the voice of Martin Taylor, the legendary commentator of Sky TV, sounded at the right time.
The game entered the penalty shootout.
The penalty shootout is a cruel contest, and every penalty may determine the outcome of the game. Manchester United's players stood in front of the goal, their eyes full of determination and confidence. Manchester City players are not to be outdone and are ready to meet the challenge.
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