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Chapter 65: Fast-paced attack, a genius attack! [rd update]

"Ahhhh!"

In the commentary box.

Omar, the commentator for France 4 TV, shouted.

"Yang! Yang!! He helped the team score in the fifth minute of the game! Just five minutes into the game, Monaco took the lead at home! Monaco got off to a dream start!!"

There was a huge cheer from the Stade Louis II.

The fans jumped up.

"YANG!"

The sound vibrates.

The small stadium seemed to have experienced a small earthquake.

"Sunshine! Sunshine scored! One to zero! Monaco, playing at home, took the lead! Before the game, many people thought that Manchester United had the upper hand, and they also had enough fighting spirit in the Europa League, and they also had an advantage in European competition experience. Under such circumstances, it would be difficult for Monaco to get past Manchester United. But who would have thought that after the game started, Monaco seemed to be very comfortable!"

He Wei shouted in the studio.

After scoring the goal, Yangguang rushed to the sidelines and enjoyed the cheers from the audience.

The fans in the stadium were cheering his name.

Monaco teammates flocked to him.

"One to zero!"

"nice shot!"

"Good job!"

"Ha ha!"

Everyone rushed forward and huddled together with Yangguang as the center.

Courtside.

Van Gaal frowned and glanced at Jardim who was rushing out of the field with his fists clenched.

In his mind, he was still constantly recalling the entire process of Yangguang's participation in this goal.

"damn it"

The Dutchman cursed under his breath.

Yangguang's physique always misleads people into thinking that he is a player who relies heavily on heading.

But look at Yangguang's pass just now, his movement, his positioning, the way he advanced, and his adjustments before shooting.
Such a guy.

Even if he didn't have that terrifying height of 1.98 meters and weight of 97 kilograms.

He can also play the role of a core center!

"We still underestimated him."

Van Gaal whispered.

"We need to attack now."

His assistant replied.

The TV broadcast replayed the scene of Sunshine passing the ball over and over again.

“What a pleasing pass”

"It's really surprising that a 1.98-meter-tall guy can play such an entertaining football."

"Don't forget, he's not just good at 'art'."

"Yes, even though his goal looked easy, if you are not physically strong enough, it would be difficult to resist Smalling's charge from behind."

In the media box.

A group of reporters were talking about it.

Especially journalists from the UK.

In fact, they are no strangers to the sun.

During the Europa League group stage.

Sunshine went to London and played a game against Tottenham.

only.

At that time, the impression that Yangguang gave to England was that of a center forward who was extremely unstoppable with headers.

And now the sunshine.

More comprehensive.

His range of activities is greater.

Participate more deeply in the team's frontcourt offensive organization.

He can even be regarded as a core player in Monaco's frontcourt.

Especially when fighting back.

He stops the ball, protects the ball, passes the ball, penetrates, runs, and grabs points.

Every step.

They all seem to be eye-catching.

"This is a big guy who will shock the whole world sooner or later!"

A senior English journalist lamented.

"Manchester United are in trouble!"

Someone asserted.

"Manchester United are in big trouble!"

In the commentary box.

Carragher said.

Neville, who was used to contradicting him, rarely made any rebuttal.

Instead, he nodded solemnly.

"This Chinese player is unstoppable," Carragher said. "He is very comprehensive. I can say that apart from his lack of speed, I can't even see where his weaknesses are! In a one-on-one situation, no Manchester United defender can keep up with his pace."

"That means, if you want to defend him, you need at least two players?" asked commentator Kolo.

"No, no, no, maybe neither are enough." Carragher shook his head.

"Do you know how much of a deterrent effect such a center forward has on a team's defense? I dare say that the only way for Manchester United now is to fight violence with violence and try to suppress Monaco on the offensive end, otherwise hehe."

Carragher glanced at his old partner and old enemy Neville with a gloating look.

Manchester United has such an opponent.

Europa League champion?
Ha ha.

Let’s first consider whether we can get past Monaco.

Neville sighed when he heard this: "This Chinese player is really amazing. He can shock a line of defense by himself. I think even Carragher at his peak can't defend against him."

Carragher: ? ?
In fact, Van Gaal’s idea is similar.

If the focus is on the defensive end.

Then Sunshine's heavyweight center can tie down at least two defensive players of Manchester United.

Thus.

Unless Manchester United parks the bus.

Otherwise, other Monaco players can use the sun's restraining power to get a lot of space.

Monaco, which ranks first in the French Ligue 1 standings, is definitely not a weak team.

Van Gaal is confident again.

I dare not be so arrogant.

What's more, Manchester United is now lagging behind.

Does defense still make sense?
Manchester United must launch an offensive.

Try to get an away goal.

If we can bring back a score of 1:1 or 2:1 from the away game.

Even if we lose.

As long as we can get an away goal.

Manchester United has a great chance of advancing when they return to their home ground.

Adhering to this idea.

Van Gaal waved his arms on the sidelines, signaling his team to press forward and suppress the opponent with offense.

Manchester United's offensive capability is still pretty good now.

Carrick and Herrera are double defensive midfielders who can provide good ball control and organizational skills.

Mata and Rooney are two top attackers.

Martial's attack from the left side was also quite sharp.

Lingard has very good physical fitness, he is like a troublemaker, running everywhere without sparing any effort.

On the right side, Manchester United's vice-captain Valencia, who played as the right back in this game, is known as "Valencia who doesn't shoot". He is very fast and has good assist ability from the wing.

After falling behind.

Manchester United's counterattack forced Monaco to retreat.

In order to avoid disconnection between the front and back fields.

The sun also returned to its own half.

On the defensive end, he can't contribute much.

He was waiting for the chance to strike back.

There were only a few sporadic counterattacks, and the backcourt players failed to pass the ball accurately.

Manchester United continued to attack and created pressure.

Monaco mainly relies on counterattacks to create threats.

The two sides exchanged blows, resulting in a stalemate.

Can create opportunities.

But it seems that no one has a good chance.

The 42nd minute of the game.

Martial cut in from the wing and created a free kick.

The ball is located slightly to the left of the penalty area.

Very suitable for right-footed players to shoot into the far corner.

Rooney's free kick was deflected into the goal.

Manchester United equalized the score.

"Rooney. Goal! Manchester United equalized the score! Oh oh oh! After falling behind, Manchester United players responded!"

"One to one! Manchester United got an away goal!"

Manchester United players celebrated wildly after scoring the goal.

Neville in the commentary booth also clenched his fist and cheered.

"This is Manchester United! This is Manchester United!"

he shouted.

Monaco players were very helpless about losing the ball.

It is indeed difficult to call this goal a tactical mistake. It was simply that the quality of the opponent's free kick was high enough, and there was also a refraction.

In the end, at the end of the first half, the score was one to one.

The two sides are temporarily tied.

When the players from both sides walked off the field, it was clear which side was more satisfied with the first half of the game. Manchester United lost the ball first, then equalized, and they also got an away goal.

Manchester United players naturally have reason to be happy.

They were talking and laughing as they walked off the field, looking very confident.

"Monaco played well at the start of the first half. But they were too conservative after taking the lead. Manchester United, who have much experience in European competitions, seized the opportunity and equalized the score. Monaco needed to respond in the second half."

Said French commentator Omar.

"They are nothing more than that."

Jardim did not criticize his players.

He stood in the middle of the locker room and told his players.

"Manchester United is very famous, but in the first half of the game, we didn't feel too much pressure. They are a team that doesn't live up to their reputation!"

Yalding spread his hands and said.

“I believe you have felt this as well.”

The Monaco players thought Jardim would criticize them at half-time.

did not expect.

Instead of criticising, Jardim told them they were better than Manchester United’s players.

"In the second half of the game, we pushed forward and attacked them!"

Jardim pulled over the tactical board.

This was the plan made before the game.

The first half allowed the players to adapt to the rhythm of an opponent like Manchester United.

Wait until the second half.

Monaco started to exert its strength.

Because Monaco's players are young, have better physical fitness and stronger running ability.

And the so-called tactics.

Just use an appropriate method.

Give full play to the strengths of the players on the field and avoid their weaknesses.

"In the second half, I hope you guys run and cover more of the field with active running! After they attack, their defense line is under tremendous pressure. As long as we keep putting pressure on their defense line, we can defeat them!"

Jardim's words were not passionate.

But it made Monaco players feel a warm current surging through their bodies.

A sense of pride surged in their hearts.

What about Manchester United?
They are not as good as us!

In the second half, the team changed sides and fought again.

Manchester United continued their offensive in the first half, pressing out and attacking.

But Monaco acted contrary to their usual behavior. Instead of retreating, they pressed forward and pressed.

"Attack?!"

Van Gaal was a little stunned.

He didn't expect that.

Monaco is so bold.

Dare to attack Manchester United.

Manchester United's name is here.

Many teams will feel inferior when they see Manchester United.

Although Monaco has performed well in Ligue 1 in recent seasons.

But in terms of reputation, they can't even catch up with Manchester United.

So after seeing Monaco actually pressing out.

Even Van Gaal was quite surprised.

But he soon felt relieved.

To be honest, he was more worried about Monaco's counterattack.

Who can score more goals?

Van Gaal believes it.

Manchester United is Manchester United after all.

A dead skinny camel is bigger than a horse.

Monaco's attack was very direct.

After grabbing the ball.

All players will try to pass the ball forward first.

The pace of the game was very fast.

Forty-eight minutes of the game.

Manchester United's attack was blocked by center back Germersson in the penalty area.

Bakayoko passed the ball forward as soon as he got it.

The sun is running back.

After receiving the ball, he immediately passed it horizontally to B席.

B席 was facing the direction of attack and he moved directly to the left.

At this time, Mbappe has increased his speed.

The ball came to his side.

The pace of the game is faster.

Monaco made it to the danger zone with just three passes.

Mbappe broke through the wing to the front of the penalty area and made a cross. At this time, the sun had already come up.

He faced Herrera's defense, stood in position and brought the ball into the penalty area. Before the two central defenders Smalling and Phil Jones came over to defend, he aimed at the near corner with his left foot.

De Gea quickly fell to the ground and saved the ball.

"Oh"

There was a cry of surprise from the stands.

"Oh, what a pity!" He Wei held his head in his hands in the studio.

"Sunshine almost scored again!"

As the commentators were speaking.

B Silva quickly took the corner kick.

Yangguang jumped high, collided with De Gea in the air and headed the ball into the goal.

Just as he was about to celebrate, the referee blew the whistle.

He was called for a foul for charging into the goalkeeper.

The skinny De Gea was hit by the sunlight and felt that his ribs were about to fall apart.

Yangguang shook his head helplessly, exited the restricted area, and stood near the restricted area line.

Be ready to enter the penalty area and press at any time.

De Gea saw this.

Just start driving fast.

The football crossed the half court and landed near the center circle.

Central defender Germerson, who came up from the back row, headbutted the ball back. Fabinho, after competing with Carrick, made another kick, and the ball flew into the air and was hit back along the middle.

Yangguang was standing with his back to the goalkeeper on the penalty area line, with Smalling behind him trying his best to hold him off.

"Pay attention to grabbing the second point!"

Rooney rushed back to participate in the defense and pointed at B Silva, Mbappe and others.

Manchester United is also quite familiar with Monaco's offensive tactics of taking advantage of excessive sunlight and heading the ball to other Monaco players.

The sun stared at the ball coming from the sky.

Something moved in my heart.

He exerted force suddenly and pushed Smalling back.

The football fell from the air, bounced off the ground in front of him, and continued to fly forward.

Just now.

Sunshine turned suddenly.

Smalling was always keeping his eyes on the ball coming in the air.

From the very beginning, he decided to take some sunlight.

So his plan was to wait for Yangguang to get the ball, and then exert force from behind to disrupt him.

Smalling, who was gathering strength, didn't expect that the sunlight would suddenly push him back.

This made the English defender very confused.

Do you want to stop the ball with your feet?
Before he could make a judgment, the football had already landed.

He looked down.

Yangguang didn't even stretch out his foot to stop, and before he could react, Yangguang had already pressed him down and his body began to turn around.

Smalling was shocked.

He hurriedly reached out to grab Yangguang. Even though he was in the penalty area, he didn't care about so much.

"Yang Yang and Smalling compete for position. The ball lands... turn around! Yang!!!"

In the commentary box.

All the commentators exclaimed.

in their sight.

Yangguang did not choose to head the ball or stop it with his feet, but turned in the direction where the ball bounced after landing, and then raised his right foot.
Before making a choice, the sunlight has already taken in the surrounding situation.

Smalling was behind him, Phil Jones was beside him, and Rojo, not far away, was staring at B Silva while turning his head to look at him.

But this way.

There was a gap of more than five meters between him and Smalling.

It is this gap that the sunlight intends to take advantage of.

He pushed Smalling away and turned around. The football bounced after hitting the ground. When he turned around, the football had already started to fall.

Rojo and Phil Jones then rushed forward regardless of everything, sliding to block the shot!

But before they landed.

Yangguang's right foot is already like a whip.

He hit the football hard before it hit the ground.

"Sunshine! Volley!!"

to the exclamations of the commentators.

Phil Jones and Rojo made flying tackles on each other.

They lay on the ground, expanding their defensive area as much as possible.

But the ball flew over their bodies.

Two Manchester United players tackled each other.

But at this moment, neither of them cared about each other.

Instead, they turned their heads together to look.
The football flew straight in the air, like a cannonball.
When the ball hit the net, De Gea pounced and landed with the ball.
(End of this chapter)