our champion dream

Chapter 162
Although the offense of both sides is very active, it does not mean that the defense of both sides is useless.

In fact, while the two teams are actively attacking, the intensity of the fight is not low at all.

No.306 minutes, Chivu pushed Nani to the ground, Nani Chivu's action is not slow, he asked the referee to show Chivu a yellow card.However, the referee did not do so, but gave a verbal warning.

In the next No.20 and two minutes, the Portuguese Nani retaliated against Chivu in the game. The referee did not hesitate to show Nani a yellow card this time. This is the first yellow card of the game.This penalty caused dissatisfaction among some Manchester United players. They believed that the referee's penalty clearly favored Inter Milan.

However, Inter Milan central defender Lucio came forward to accuse Nani of taking too much retaliatory foul at this time, and his actions further intensified the emotions of Manchester United players and Inter Milan.In order to control the situation, the referee also showed Lucio a yellow card...

"What is Lucio doing?" the Italian narrator was surprised. "What does this matter have to do with him? What did he do? He even got himself a yellow card! He's a central defender! The central defender received a yellow card for such a meaningless thing so early. I planted a ticking time bomb in the next game...what was he thinking?"

Not to mention that the Italian commentator couldn't figure it out, Inter Milan's coach Mourinho was also very dissatisfied with Lucio's move. He waved his arm angrily on the sidelines, and then turned to his assistant coach Rui Faria Complained: "Obviously it was a situation where we benefited, but now it's even! It's even worse for us..."

Faria explained: "Lucio, sometimes he is impulsive, maybe he wants to stand up for his teammates..."

In this way, Manchester United and Inter Milan each received a yellow card for one player.

Then, the second missed single-handed goal in Milito was the last threatening attack of the two sides in the first half.

Afterwards, the game became a little more uneventful. Until the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, neither side had a good chance.

In the end, the two sides entered the intermission with a score of [-]:[-].

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"Huh..." He Ping let out a long breath in the commentary seat. "This first half was really intense. This may be the hottest, fiercest and most exciting first half of the Champions League final I have ever seen. The two sides did not have a single bit of reserved offense at all, and they went all out to attack. This kind of game It looks really enjoyable, but it's also nerve-wracking enough..."

"The two teams are very familiar with each other. Although they have not faced each other head-on, it can be seen that the coaches of both sides are very targeted, and the preparations before the game must be very sufficient. It can start from the game. From the first minute, he entered this extremely high-speed offensive and defensive transition. Anyway, thank the two teams for giving us such a wonderful first half of the final!" Martin Taylor also expressed his appreciation for the performance of the two teams commended.

For a long time, there has been a saying that "the final has no name since ancient times", which means that such an important game as the final, there are very few games that can become classics. Dull" and "boring" representatives.Because in such an important game as the final, both sides of the game will take making fewer mistakes as the first task, try not to make mistakes, and wait for the opponent to make mistakes, which is the guideline for many teams to play in the final.

Under the guidance of such an idea, many teams will choose defensive tactics and play cautiously and conservatively.

No one dared to attack rashly.

Under such circumstances, how can there be a good game?

Even if there is a defensive counterattack, it is worthy of the audience, let alone such a fanfare duel.

Many finals are often dragged into penalty shootouts in the end, which is related to this.

Although the penalty shootout is also very exciting and exciting, it is full of endless unknowns and uncertainties.But it's not a good treat for spectators to endure 120 minutes of tedious action before the penalty shoot-out comes.

For example, in the 1994 World Cup final, Brazil and Italy played an extremely boring game in the hot afternoon sun in the United States.At that time, the Brazilian team was considered the ugliest Brazilian team in the world. It had no charm of samba football, only defensive counterattack.Italy is synonymous with defensive football.

If these two teams get together, they'll be able to shoot and play good games.

The 1994 World Cup final is a microcosm of all major event finals.

Very few finals are head-to-head.However, in today's game, Inter Milan, which has always been conservative and prudent, rarely played very open and closed. Not only was the defense very strong, but the offensive counterattack was also very smooth.So today's Champions League final was a hearty confrontation from the first minute of the game. It was a surprise, which surprised many viewers.

"...This first half can already be recorded in history! If there is another goal, it will be perfect..."

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In the replay of the halftime break, the guests invited by TV stations from various countries who came to participate in the commentary thought that the first half was very exciting. Generally speaking, Manchester United had an advantage. They had more threatening shots than Inter Milan. It's a pity to be able to score goals.The guests were also worried that Manchester United did not take the lead in the first half, so the 15-minute intermission would become a breathing opportunity for Inter Milan.

You must know that the Portuguese Mourinho is known as a master in the adjustment of on-the-spot command.

Once Inter Milan is slowed down and Mourinho finds Manchester United's loopholes, then relying on the tactical execution ability of Mourinho's Inter Milan team, it will definitely be a big threat to Manchester United.

Manchester United will certainly regret their failure to score in the first half.

This game is not only a contest between the players of the two sides, but also a contest between the coaches of the two sides.

This is a showdown between wisdom and strength.

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In the locker rooms of both teams, the coaches of both sides praised their team's performance in the first half.

Even Milito, who missed two single-handed goals, was not criticized by Mourinho. On the contrary, the Portuguese team also specially praised and encouraged him: "I told you yesterday, Diego, you will be the leader of this game. Key man of the game, you didn't let me down in the first half, lo and behold, I was right. So keep playing like that in the second half! They can't keep up with you! You just need one chance, just Able to seal the throat with a sword."

In the first half, Diego Milito, who missed two one-shot chances, was still feeling remorse and pain for it, and felt deeply remorseful. Now hearing Mourinho say this, I can't help but There is a warm current coming out-as players, the trust from the head coach is what they value most.The so-called "a scholar dies for his confidant", although Milito is an Argentinian and does not know this Chinese idiom, but the meaning is interlinked.

He thanked Mourinho for his support and trust.This is also a reflection of Mourinho's beautiful personality.

During his coaching career, many, many players who used to be Mourinho's disciples have expressed their users and love for Mourinho, and Diego Milito is not surprised.

On the United side, Ferguson did not criticize the team's profligate waste of chances in the first half.However, he still proposed to make the offense more efficient in the second half.Because he also knew that wasting opportunities would result in retribution.

He praised Li Xiaoming's performance. In the first half, Manchester United had so many offensive opportunities, and Li Xiaoming played a very important and key role in it.

Although under the key marking of Inter Milan, he still frequently sent second passes.

It can be seen that Li Xiaoming is in good condition today.From Ferguson's point of view, he was worried that Li Xiaoming's performance would fluctuate under pressure. After all, he was a young player. However, Li Xiaoming's performance was very stable, like a seasoned veteran. The cheers and boos did not cause Li Xiaoming any harm at all. movie.

Ferguson hopes that such a good state will not be wasted...

In Ferguson's view, this season may be the last chance for him and his team to reach the top of Europe.Because after the end of this season, Manchester United will enter a formal transition between the old and the new. Their defense, except for Evra, is over 30 years old, and the midfielders Scholes, Giggs, and even joined in the winter break Beckham is already a veteran among veterans.The future of Manchester United belongs to young people, and after entering the transition from old to new, the strength of the team will decline.So Ferguson didn't want to waste this precious opportunity.

Next season, it's time to go, and the remaining players don't know whether they can maintain that fighting spirit and desire for victory.No one knows what the environment of the team will be like by then.Thanks to Li Xiaoming's unexpected stunning performance this season, this giant team that is gradually declining has changed its youth.

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During the intermission, in addition to the TV station, the Internet was also discussing the first half of the final.

Everyone agreed that this was the best Champions League final they had seen in the past ten years.

It is really rare to see the two sides fighting and attacking so recklessly.Moreover, the goalkeepers of the two teams performed very well in this game, which prevented them from being sieved when they attacked.

Cesar is naturally the most popular goalkeeper in today's football. With the help of Inter Milan's solid defense, Inter Milan conceded the fewest goals in Serie A, greatly overwhelming the previous Buffon and Casillas who were in the limelight.And Van der Sar is not to be outdone, he has maintained a high level of competition in recent seasons.The few saves made in the first half can also be called the highlight moments of his career.

At the beginning, everyone felt that the Champions League final was two teams that were not considered skilled, and it might be boring.Many people who hold this idea probably think that the Spanish team is going to rule the world.

In their inherent impression, the Italian team has declined and refused to accept the glory of the Little World Cup.

The England team is a well-known soft-footed shrimp in the competition.Last season, Barcelona slammed various Premier League teams, which also shows the pivotal position of Spanish technology in European football.Both teams are world-class and it's no wonder they are the two teams that have reached the final of the Champions League this season.

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This is definitely not some shit luck to get to this point.

In the knockout stage, Inter Milan eliminated La Liga giants Barcelona and entered the Champions League final. This journey is full of gold.

Manchester United is not too far behind, look at their dead souls, AC Milan, Lyon, Bayern Munich, are also some very strong teams.

Of course, for Manchester United to achieve the current results, there is one person whose contribution cannot be ignored-interest.

In the studio behind CCTV, everyone was discussing around Li Xiaoming.Li Xiaoming's performance in the first half was outstanding, and he was the best player of Manchester United in the 45 minutes.

Bai Songyan even asserted that if Manchester United can win the Champions League this season, then Li Xiaoming will completely establish his status as the number one young player in Europe.You must know that this is his first season. His performance in the Premier League is no less than that of Lampard and a long-established player like Cesc Fabregas. In the Champions League, he is no less than a top midfielder like Sneijder. In addition to some selfishness and lack of teamwork when dealing with it, it also shows the blood and self-confidence of young people.

In the current situation where the midfield is king in Europe, Li Xiaoming is definitely the seedling of the next midfield superstar.

"Thinking that he is only 19 years old now, it is really scary... You know, Li Xiaoming also tied a record in the UEFA Champions League this time. In the 1999-00 season, Casillas went to the UEFA Champions League with the team for the first time. Played 12 games. On May 2000, 5, in the Champions League final, Casillas started the game. Real Madrid finally won the 24th championship trophy in team history with 3-0, and Casillas became the Champions League champion. The youngest champion goalkeeper. This season, he was also selected as the best rookie by UEFA. So I believe that Li Xiaoming will become a superstar who can stand alone in a few years like Casillas." Bai Song Yan sighed.But he is very happy in his heart, because this means that the next ten years of Chinese football is enough for him to give more expectations.

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The 15-minute intermission passed amid heated discussions and praises for Li Xiaoming, a newcomer.

Players from both sides reappeared on the court, still with the same staffing as in the first half, and no one was replaced.

There are no adjustments in tactics.

There is no team that plays offensive counterattacks in the second half because the opponent played offensive football in the first half.

It is still a confrontation.

Unreserved confrontation.

Although the head coach of Inter Milan, Mourinho, is a very characterful head coach, it is not surprising that he will make such an arrangement.He was originally a coach with a very changeable style.

But Ferguson is clearly a mature and prudent coach, why does he act like a passionate young man?

For Ferguson, he has coached Manchester United for many seasons, but he lost more than he won against Mourinho.

In the two seasons when Mourinho ruled England in four games, in order to be able to defeat Mourinho, he tried every means and tried many things tactically.

Finally, after so many trials, he took back the Premier League title.

Now that he is reunited with his old friends, he also hopes to win a dignified victory.

Just go against Inter Milan, put aside so many plots and tricks, it depends on whose offensive firepower is sharper and more ferocious.

This approach is also very much in line with the appetite of Manchester United players-we are dignified Manchester United, and we must face our opponents head-on!Only by winning the opponent in this way can the opponent be convinced!

(End of this chapter)