Manchester United legend

Chapter 176 The Last 3 Minutes
On May 1999, 5, the eyes of fans all over the world focused on Barcelona's Nou Camp Stadium, this European Champions Cup final.The two sides in the final are Manchester United VS Bayern Munich.

In that Champions League final, Manchester United's match against Bayern Munich had gone on for 89 minutes, and the game was about to end. Bayern Munich still led 1-0.

The Bundesliga giant has one hand on the edge of the trophy.The fourth official Yijing raised the electronic card on the sidelines, and the electronic card showed that there were only 3 minutes of extra time.

89分30秒：90分钟还有30秒就要结束，第四官员开始准备补时牌子。独家转播这场比赛的英国独立电视台解说员泰德斯莱悲伤的说：“我们现在希望第四裁判举起的补时时间牌数字是20分钟！伤停补时有20分钟，曼联就还有机会。”

Atkinson, the famous coach and special consultant on the side, said that this is impossible, because there are very few injuries during the game, and there will not be a lot of time in stoppage time. "I don't think it will take more than three minutes at most. Let's see what Manchester United will do."

At that time, hundreds of millions of fans all over the world were looking forward to the final result of the game.The fans of Bayern Munich were elated, while the fans of Manchester United who suffered 90 minutes began to pray to God, hoping that the dream of Manchester United winning and realizing the great cause of the 'Triple Crown' began to become so unrealistic.

Bayern Munich, which leads 1-0, is about to take away the championship, and the British will lose to the enemy again on another battlefield.

In fact, stoppage time should be 3 minutes, which is 180 seconds-yes, Manchester United players and fans together, at this time, start to count the final time in seconds.

89 minutes and 48 seconds: A German defender was receiving a pass from his teammate. Solskjaer stepped forward and forced the opponent to take the ball out of bounds. This allowed Manchester United to get a throw-in on the left side of the front field. The commentator Ted Sly said: "This corner of the court will be the base camp for the final attack on Bayern." - His observation skills are extraordinary. Manchester United players are now launching crazy attacks wherever they have the ball.

In fact, Manchester United's offensive became stronger from the 70th minute. The Red Devils initially reversed the situation, but there was no chance to really threaten Kahn.

The out-of-bounds ball fell into the hands of Tibi, a Hungarian Manchester United fan. He came to Barcelona from Budapest to watch the game. After receiving the ball, Tibi put it on his mouth and kissed it deeply.

89:57: Manchester United defender Gary Neville catches up and moves Solskjaer to the center. Neville is the most powerful arm throw in the United team. He usually takes the penalty kick.

90 minutes and 00 seconds: When Neville threw a throw-in, the fourth referee raised an electronic bulletin board on the sidelines, indicating that there are 3 minutes left in stoppage time.

Indeed, both sides made two substitutions each, counting the 1-minute injury time, and the bald referee Collina's scale was accurate.At this time, Bayern used up the last substitution spot, and Salihamidzic replaced Basler.

At 90 minutes and 01 seconds, UEFA staff began to remind UEFA President Johansen, "Mr. Chairman, you need to present an award to Bayern!"

Johansen stood up from the rostrum and was about to take the elevator down to the grandstand to present the award.As he walked in front of Charlton, he also said "sorry" to the legend who helped Manchester United win the 1968 Champions League as a consolation.

UEFA staff have begun tying Bayern-coloured ribbons to the famous "big ears" trophy, and German TV commentators have begun quoting retired England striker Gary Lineker: "Football is such a simple game: 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes, and the Germans win."

90 minutes and 02 seconds: The ball was sent into Bayern's defensive area, near the corner of the penalty area, where Bayern heavily guards. Manchester United did not control the ball. During the scramble, the Bayern defender kicked the ball out. Beckham stretched out his foot to block and intercept the ball.Is this a key steal?Who cares?
The ESPN commentator said, "Beckham cruising to this side, it is obvious that Manchester United is close to the climax of the crazy counterattack, the Red Devils are doing their best for every ball that is not a chance.

However, Beckham does not have the technique of crossing with his left foot. In fact, his dribbling is also very poor. The Bayern players only need to rely on his right side to restrict his right foot from hitting the ball.An experienced Bayern defender should be no problem. "

90 minutes and 15 seconds: Beckham continued to control the ball and did not take the ball to the middle. The Bayern players have been very smart to block this possible threat line.Beckham took the ball to the left and then passed the ball to Neville on his left.

"Don't be surprised, if there is Beckham, there will be Neville. Manchester United superimposed double attacks on the wing. At this time, it is necessary to find opportunities with big foot crosses!"

90 minutes and 20 seconds: Neville made a cross, and in front of him was Effenberg who returned to defense.Compared with Effenberg's burly lion-like body, Neville is like a thin monkey.

However, even if the opponent really can eat people, Neville will also move forward bravely.He passed the ball, and Effenberg would not let the football pass his defense zone. He fell to the ground to block, stretched his legs sideways to block the line, blocked the ball from the baseline, and gave Manchester United a corner kick.

90:26: ITV commentator Ted Slay suddenly says: "Will Manchester United score?" before adding: "They will always score."

ESPN commentator Smith said, "This is Manchester United's chance! Manchester United must be crazily fighting for the top, and sparks are flying in the penalty area."

Manchester United fans were clamoring wildly, and Schmeichel also abandoned the goal and rushed to this end of the field to compete for a header.This means that except for Beckham who took the corner kick, all Manchester United players have rushed to the opponent's half, and almost all players have rushed into the penalty area.

At that moment there were almost 20 people in the penalty area waiting to fight for the top.Manchester United goal empty?Who cares?
90:28: Beckham takes one of the two most crucial corners of his life.

The ball flew into the penalty area in a moderate arc, seemed to touch Schmeichel's back and changed direction slightly, and did not seem to touch anyone.

Then?The ball fell to the feet of Yorke on the right, and Yorke used his head to pass the ball back to the center. The center is too dense, which is the area controlled by Bayern players.

The Bayern defender blocked Yorke's pass and drove the ball out of the penalty area without hesitation. The moment the ball flew out of the penalty area, Manchester United fans thought that this corner kick had failed.

At 90 minutes and 35 seconds, the football went out of the penalty area, and Giggs was there.He went up to the ball without making any adjustments - there was no time, Giggs volleyed and shot directly!The football flew crookedly towards the goal.

90'36: It's not the best volley in the world, but it's actually the best assist ever.

Giggs said in an interview after the game, "You know my right foot is not good, but there is no time to adjust, so I must try to shoot."

Jost - the Manchester United captain's position is very suitable. The Bayern defender was close to marking him, but at this time he left strangely, even afraid of being called a foul for touching him.

Not only the defenders, but other Bayern players are also preparing to disperse.In fact, no one cared about Jost near the corner of the small restricted area.At this time, the ball flew over, and Jost turned around and swept the ball away!
The ball went in!Giggs' shot turned into a magical assist, and the ball was magically swept into the dead corner of Bayern's net by Jost. Kahn didn't make any saves at all, and the Bayern players didn't defend at all!
Kahn, who was hit by the goal, raised his hand to signal offside to the referee, but in fact there were still Bayern players behind Jost at that moment!

Jost glanced at the assistant referee, and then he started to celebrate wildly!

1 to 1!Manchester United equalized the score at the last moment.

Countless Manchester United fans have gone crazy, this is a great goal, this goal saved Manchester United!

This is a goal scored by all the players of Manchester United with all their efforts. This is a goal scored by the will of steel in the crazy counterattack of the Manchester United team!

The whole Manchester United team celebrates!

Almost all reviewers have only one sentence, "Incredible, incredible!"

91:26: Bayern won't be able to kick-off until almost a minute later, thanks to wild celebrations from Manchester United.

They had to score another goal with 84 seconds remaining to avoid sending the game to overtime.The Manchester United players already felt that if they played overtime, they would definitely win the game. Their momentum could almost eat 11 tigers!

91 minutes and 39 seconds: Bayern launched an attack immediately after the kick-off. The Bundesliga giants are really unwilling to accept the end of the draw.

But the ball was intercepted by Manchester United's defender just after halftime, and Manchester United steadily turned from defense to offense.

91:54: The Manchester United defender kicks the kick off and lands at Solskjaer's feet with 39 seconds left before he becomes a hero.

He took the ball to the left and tried to swipe past Bayern's Ghanaian defender Kufuor.

92 minutes and 02 seconds: Bayern defender Kufuor is strong, quick-moving, and the defense is very tight. Solskjaer did not have any breakthrough opportunities, but his interception directly blocked the ball from the bottom line and gave Manchester United a corner kick on the left.

Another corner!
The German commentator said, "If Bayern Munich can support another 58 seconds, they can count on extra time.

In keeping with the tenacity and discipline of the Germans, we can wait with optimism.Bayern Munich will regain the upper hand, they are veterans of extra time after all.Even if the Germans hit a penalty shootout, they will win in the end. "

92 minutes and 05 seconds: Beckham goes to the corner flag, and he is ready to take a corner kick again.

The audience became a little quieter, and the fans seemed to think that overtime was about to be played.

The commentary consultant Atkinson said that this time Schmeichel did not come up to assist, as if suddenly, Manchester United no longer had to put all their eggs in one basket.

And Tedsley once again showed Nostradamus' demeanor on the pitch like a magic stick: "Will this be their glorious time? I don't know why I think Manchester United will still score goals."

92 minutes and 15 seconds: Beckham looked up at the photographers and fans beside him calmly, and started towards the corner flag. This may be the most important start in his career.

In fact, almost all the fans in England almost forgave him at that moment, waiting for his corner kick to perform miracles.

92 minutes and 16 seconds: Beckham took the ball, and the corner kick flew into Bayern's penalty area again with a normal arc.

In the penalty area, the captain Jost grabbed the front point again. He jumped high and hit the goal with a shake of his head.

At that time, almost everyone thought it would be a wonderful header, but the line of the ball deviated from the goal. Before the Bayern Munich fans could breathe a sigh of relief, a red figure on the small penalty area line was so dazzling. Solskjaer grabbed the best spot.
Yes, it's that magic big toe, that's the magic Solskjaer - the super substitute Solskjaer!Tedesley shouted excitedly: "Solskjaer won the Champions League! Manchester United won the Triple Crown! God, earth! God bless..."

Another commentator, Martin Taylor, shouted tremblingly: "Solskjaer! Solskjaer! Solskjaer!" As if there was no other way to express excitement.

Behind the Norwegian was the stupefied Ghanaian defender Kufuor, the desperate Tanat and goalkeeper Kahn in the goal, and the entire Bayern team collapsed.

UEFA President Johansen came out from the entrance and exit of the stands at this time. Later, he recalled that his first thought was: "It's incredible! The winners are crying, and the losers are dancing!"

In fact, the whole Camp Nou is crazy...

92:26: At the other end of the court, Schmeichel, excited, does a handspring.Then he pumped his fist hard, pumping himself up.

93 minutes and 26 seconds: Bayern Munich kick-off again, Bayern's players rushed towards the Manchester United goal like crazy.

93:33: The football enters United's half haphazardly, but it's too late, as Jost kicks the ball wide into Bayern's half.

The Bayern player intercepted the ball near the center circle and tried to head the ball towards the Manchester United penalty area-but this was the last touch of the game.

93 minutes and 36 seconds: The bald referee Collina blew the final whistle.The Bayern camp was stunned. Many players, including Jankel, Kufuor and Mateus, who had been replaced before, could not accept such a cruel blow. They collapsed on the spot and even cried and fell to the ground.

Victory!With the whistle, Manchester United fans and players fell into a state of madness.

Camp Nou has truly become a red world, a happy world for Manchester United fans...

This is the story of that miraculous reversal, and this is the 3 minutes when the heart of Manchester United fans was ravaged by excitement!

At the end of the game, Ferguson's glasses were gone. He could only smile, only smile, and no other expressions.At this moment, great joy filled every inch of his face, and his eyes were like rivers of joy flowing out.

Ferguson smiled foolishly, nothing but a smile, he seemed to be completely immersed in the excitement of victory.Ferguson summed it all up with this one line, "I can't believe it, I can't believe it, football, damn it!"

Schmeichel shook his head and said, "Ci'ao! Even my fellow countrymen can't write such fairy tales!"

Yes, the last 3 minutes reversed to win the championship - this is the most miraculous stoppage time reversal in the history of the Champions League, miracle 1999, stimulation 1999, and this moment is eternal!
This is Manchester United, the miracle Manchester United!

This is the first time in the Ferguson era to dominate the Champions League. Manchester United conquered the Champions League in a miraculous way.Let us always remember it as a legendary moment.

Manchester United - Champions League champions!
This magical reversal - only belongs to Manchester United!

(End of this chapter)