i am beckham

Chapter 309 What Footwork Did David Use?

The Manchester United team, which was one goal behind, immediately sped up. If they want to advance, they have to win the game. A draw can only end in elimination.

Faced with Manchester United's sudden acceleration, the Monaco players did not panic. They retreated their formation and responded methodically to the Red Devils' offensive bombing.

Beckham and Scholes continued to send shells into the opponent's penalty area. The Monaco players had a clear division of labor and responded freely, minimizing the threat of Husky.

Nevertheless, England's future battering hammer still reflects its destructive power in front of goal.

He had two very threatening headers, good angle and power.

From Beckham's point of view, because Heskey's second header was very close to the goal, the moment he hit the ball made people feel that he basically had it.

Butters didn't have time to react, but he instinctively flicked the ball over the bar with a flying leg, and it was United's best chance of scoring in the first half.

Scholes and Butt also took two long-range shots of good quality, but the Monaco goalkeeper is in very good form. He resolved these two shots in a row, and even caught Butt's long-range shot in the air. It feels amazing.

These opportunities are actually just a flash. Manchester United did not get too many offensive opportunities in the first half. The Monaco players who scored a goal ran actively and did not hesitate to defend. There were almost no loopholes in their defense.

Such is the usual state of affairs in high-level professional football, with two evenly matched teams meeting in the knockout rounds and often struggling to score in the first half.

In the case of sufficient physical fitness, most of the Champions League-level teams can do 45 minutes without loopholes.

Beckham ran very hard. The Monaco team deployed heavy troops, and he had almost no chance to break through because of the double-layered defense line.

But he was still running with Sagnol non-stop. It could be seen that this little guy was very aggressive, and every movement was very hard.

Beckham has read Sagnol's information, and this wide player who has just turned 20 is like a bull, a standard newborn calf.

He played right midfielder for Saint-Etienne, and he was considered a "peer" with Beckham, presumably to curb heartthrobs, so Tigana put this calf on the left, and he performed well.

Beckham is not in a hurry, he understands the state of mind of a player who has just been given a chance.

From the perspective of action, Sagnol, who has been playing for Ligue [-] before, does not have much experience in high-level competitions.His body language completely exposed his eagerness to prove himself, and he didn't have the feeling of lifting the weight like an old ball ruffian when handling the ball.

This means that Sagnol will definitely be exhausted in the second half.

He can barely last until the end of the game against ordinary people, but Beckham is very confident in his physical fitness.

Players whose average running distance is less than [-] meters don't even think about fighting him, otherwise they will "die" very quickly.

The referee's whistle sounded, and the first half ended. The Monaco players walked back to the locker room while clapping their hands in high spirits.

The Manchester United players, who did not make any achievements in the first half, were calm in the league. Everyone has experienced many storms and waves over the years, and they can all hold their breath.

In contrast, Giggs, who sat on the bench for 45 minutes, looked depressed.

If Manchester United is eliminated in the Champions League, then the team will have 10 games left this season, and even if they reach the FA Cup final, there will be at most 15 games. He still has 11 assists away from self-salvation, and the distance from happiness will be farther and farther away.

Among the players in the locker room, no one has a stronger desire to win than him. Ferguson's desire to fight is probably not as good as him. Every game now is related to his life, so he attaches great importance to it.

Ferguson didn't turn on the hair dryer. His players did not perform badly in the first half, but the French kid was lucky and the bald head was too good.

He is still figuring out how to arrange the lineup. Judging from the performance of the first half, the three forwards did not achieve the expected effect under the crowd tactics of the Monaco team, and they fell into a state of fighting on their own.

Instead of this, it is better to remove a striker and increase the strength of the wing.

In addition, there is a guy named Henry on the bench of the Monaco team. This guy has average shooting ability, but he is very athletic. Manchester United's midfielders are very afraid of this type of player. He has to think about how to deal with Henry.

Sheringham sat in the locker room with an embarrassed expression.Ryan Giggs suddenly had a lot of opinions on him recently, because he always spits out cakes.

He was a little confused about how this Welshman, who had drawn a sharp line between work and life, had suddenly changed recently.

He heard that Cole missed at least 15 must-goals last season, why Giggs is still talking and laughing with him, it seems that he is an outsider
Sheringham is also very helpless. The feeling of shooting is metaphysics. Sometimes he can't score no matter how he kicks, it's not up to him.

As soon as the Manchester United players were breathing, Ferguson wrote and drew on the tactical board himself: "We still have to focus on the wings.

Phil!You need more assists in the second half, and their French kid wants to go to Gary's side, so you have to play decisively when you see the opportunity!
Gary, don't let a kid play tricks, David's too busy attacking and no one else to care about you. "

Although the three strikers did not work, Ferguson has not yet decided whether to withdraw a striker, he is ready to see the situation.

"If you want to make a name for yourself in the European competition, this kind of scene is commonplace. The Champions League is not like a domestic competition. The teams participating in the competition are all championship-level teams, and no one will show weakness.

We must be tougher than them!We must show our resolve!
Until now, I still firmly believe that we will be the winners, and you should think the same, otherwise you don't deserve to be a Manchester United player! "

In the studio of Sky TV, the two commentators were still smiling.

Martin Taylor now has a deep understanding of why a host should be objective and neutral. Doing so is not only a manifestation of the overall quality of a journalist, but also a means of protecting himself.

He can fully imagine the attitude of Manchester United fans towards Lineker at the end of the game.

In everyone's opinion, the legendary striker of the England team gave Trezeguet a trick in the first half.

Although the two have nothing to do with each other, after all, let him lose that ball.

It is worth noting that Trezeguet did not have any chances in the first half except for that goal. No one would believe that he was not possessed by Lineker.

With Martin Taylor's more than 20 years of commentary career, there is a way to whitewash Lineker, and that is to let him change his position in the second half and help Manchester United a few more tricks.

Of course, this matter cannot be said on the bright side. After all, Lineker is also a famous player in England, and clarifying the matter is likely to irritate the other party.

That way, maybe it won't be helpful, and it will cause trouble for myself.

Martin Taylor felt that this matter could only be guided. As for what to say, it could only rely on the perception of the legendary shooter.

The staff indicated that the live broadcast was about to start, Martin Taylor and Lineker hurriedly adjusted their clothes and quickly entered the live broadcast state.

"Gary, how do you evaluate the performance of both sides in the first half? If we want to advance to the next round, what should we pay attention to in the second half?"

Martin Taylor threw the question to Lineker to give the opponent a chance to play.

He could have emphasized the word "we," almost signaling Lineker.

English football has a history of hundreds of years and has a profound heritage. Every fan has his own team.

Even with such a consistent external game, it is very difficult for them to put themselves and Manchester United together and collectively refer to "we" when describing the game.

Nobody said that except Manchester United fans, it doesn't fit the logic of how English football behaves.

Martin Taylor put his intentions on his face. If the other party can't understand this, then he really can't be a football commentator. Such things will happen frequently in the future. If he doesn't deal with it, he will be ridiculed sooner or later.

Journalism is no small matter!
Hearing his words, Lineker's eyes flickered, and then he nodded vigorously and said: "Although I am not a Manchester United fan, but at this moment I am willing to fight side by side with Manchester United."

The response is fast!
Martin Taylor had a smile on his face, "So, you think Manchester United still have a chance, right?"

Lineker looked serious: "Monaco is a team with strong defense and weak attack. Their offensive ability is not strong. As for the goal, I can only say that accidents are everywhere.

The overall strength of the Manchester United team is stronger than that of the opponent. As the physical fitness declines, the situation of the opponent's frontcourt will become more and more obvious. Manchester United will definitely have a chance. The biggest problem now is to score goals as soon as possible.

If we let the opponent score first, the situation will be very difficult. Time does not allow us to score three goals in such an important game. "

Martin Taylor felt that Lineker was very good, so he continued to guide: "Isn't it because the opponent's offense is strong and the defense is weak, why are they still afraid of losing the ball? Is it because the opponent scored a goal in the first half?"

Lineker shook his head slightly: "If I were the opponent's coach, I would replace Trezeguet with Henry at the beginning and use his speed to contain Manchester United's defense.

As long as they can get enough buffer time, Monaco can still deal with Manchester United.

Tigana should be very clear in his heart that Manchester United's defense cannot handle Henry. To prevent him, David needs to retreat to help defend, which can weaken Manchester United's offensive power. "

Martin Taylor felt that the situation was under control again: "So sure, do you dare to bet? Bet 500 pounds!?"

Lineker nodded: "No problem, I'm quite confident!"

The game returned to the live broadcast and changed sides, and immediately made a text reminder that Monaco replaced Trezeguet with Henry.

Martin Taylor said with a smile: "Well, you won too easily, how should we deal with it?"

Lineker resumed his languid tone: "I'm not sure, but I think it would be better to remove a striker and add a wide player.

But about football, who can say clearly! "

After Henry came on the field, he broke through Gary Neville twice in a row on the left flank without even trying.

When it broke through for the third time, a worrying glance happened.

Gary Neville lay on the ground clutching his thigh in pain after completing a tackle.

"It's over, this kid can't hold on anymore! Manchester United can consider introducing another full-back next season!"

Lineker continued with his judgmental commentary.

Martin Taylor immediately asked: "Why?"

Lineker's tone remained unchanged: "If it's a hard injury, the players may be rolling all over the floor in pain. This kind of injury usually doesn't affect the wife, which proves that the injury is not a big problem.

Once we see players not moving around in extreme pain, it means the injury is serious. "

Seeing Dave make a gesture to change players, Ferguson immediately exploded: "Go on the horse, David is busy now!"

There is only Borg on the bench for Manchester United. He can play in all four positions in the back line, but he is best at central defender.

His speed can't keep up with Henry. If he wants to contain the opponent, he must ask Beckham to help him.

Just when Ferguson was reluctant to change, someone on the bench said: "Boss, I can defend him!"

Ferguson followed his reputation, and it was Ryan Giggs who was talking!
"Ryan, do you know what you're talking about?"

Ferguson said the question, and unexpectedly saw the resolute eyes of Giggs.

So he thought for a while and continued: "Brian, replace Andy with Ryan, and let David play on the left!"

Giggs walked onto the lawn with applause, and he decided to sacrifice himself in exchange for more games.

The game restarted, Monaco passed the ball to Henry three times and two times, Giggs immediately put it up, the two had continuous physical confrontation along the sidewalk, and finally both fell to the ground.

The referee signaled Manchester United's throw-in, which immediately aroused applause.

With Ryan Giggs' defensive success, Old Trafford was excited again.

Manchester United's offense was also very decisive, with Scholes transitioning in the midfield, and then trying to find a way to pass the ball to Beckham's feet.

In the 50th minute, Beckham took the ball, and Sagnol stood in front of him, and the Frenchman followed him to the right.

Beckham flicked horizontally, then raised his foot to strike.

Sagnol hurriedly stretched his legs to block, he took a step and realized that it was a fake move, but it was too late, Beckham continued to dribble the ball laterally, and then used a rubbing shot towards the far corner of the goal.

The football drew an arc and went straight to the back corner of the goal. Butters kept backing away, jumping up and waving his arms when the football was about to pass over his head. As a result, he felt lonely and could only watch the football go towards the goal.

when!
With a loud bang at the goal, Beckham's shot hit the crossbar and bounced off the baseline.

Beckham looked up regretfully, how could he feel that his bald head was protected by luck.

Monaco, who escaped unharmed, continued to hit Henry at this point, and was destroyed by Giggs again.

Unlike Beckham, who needs a buffer distance to accelerate, the Welshman's explosive power is not lost to the black players at all. Henry was stuck in his position as soon as he started, and there was no way to get rid of it.

United once again passed the ball to Beckham, who once again singled Sagnol.

False, False, False, Fake.
Seeing that Beckham succeeded in getting rid of it again, Sagnor hurriedly shoveled in a hurry.

This kind of tackle with eyes closed is usually either shoveling the air or shoveling people. Sagnol's tackle brought Beckham down without incident.

Manchester United won an excellent free kick one step outside the penalty area.

"Gary, do you think this ball has a great chance?"

"The arc is too close, and it's not easy to play with strength. The French goalkeeper is in good condition. Maybe we can consider cooperation."

"Cooperate in this position, you are crazy!"

While speaking, Beckham had already started a run-up. After he kicked out, the football drew an arc and aimed at the upper right corner of the goal.

"Football goes around a line, Butters root it!
ah!It flew to the far corner without external rotation on the soccer ball!

Leo shoveled from the far corner, the goal was scored, and Manchester United pulled back 1 goal! "

1 to 1!Beckham returned to the halfway line with the football in his arms amidst cheers.

Martin Taylor's voice suddenly became louder: "The goal has been scored! There are still 35 minutes until the end of the game, there is plenty of time!

Gary, the ball just now aimed at the far corner of the goal, how could it fly to the far corner in the air, what kind of footwork did David use? "

Lineker hesitated for a moment and said, "I didn't understand this ball either!"

Beside the Manchester United coaching bench, Ferguson waved his arm vigorously, and then restrained and high-fived the assistant coach.

But from the strength of his chewing gum, it is clear that his heart is surging.

(End of this chapter)