Phi-Fic Chapter 354 I still have to rely on Li Tie at the critical moment
Chapter 354 I still have to rely on Li Tie at the critical moment
Chapter 354 I still have to rely on Li Tie at the critical moment
After leading 1:0, Stuttgart's formation retracted slightly.
Manchester United attacked for a while, and the opponent's defense was really good, with a sense of hierarchy, and the mutual protection was also done well.
This group of players is young and energetic, and indeed they now have the idea of killing Manchester United.
However, in the 39th minute of the game, Stuttgart's goal was still pierced by Li Tie. He caught the ball in front of the penalty area and made a fake move to shake Hinkle away and then lobbed the goal. Hildebrand also had nothing to do with this tricky shot.
1: 1!
After the score was equalized, Manchester United's offense also became fully active.
At this time, the momentum of the opponent was gradually suppressed. De Jong defended Hleb closely, making it impossible for him to receive and pass the ball comfortably.
This point is strangled, and Stuttgart's offense naturally has no threat.
In terms of strength, Stuttgart is still a little weaker.
Before halftime, Li Tie picked a pass from the penalty area, and Fran turned around and volleyed and scored, 1:2!
At the critical moment, it still depends on Li Tie. With one shot and one pass, the situation was quickly reversed.
The half-time score was 1:2, and Manchester United led away.
In the second half, the opponent's players started another round of onslaught.
However, De Jong still stared at Hleb, so that he did not have a wonderful performance.
Li Tie also retreated appropriately to assist in the defense.
After a long attack, there was a fatal loophole in Stuttgart's defense. De Jong stole the ball and made a long pass. Hinkle's header turned into an assist. After being rubbed by him, the ball flew directly to Dong Fangzhuo's running route.
Dong Fangzhuo stepped forward to take the ball and quickly cut into the penalty area, passed Hildebrand and hit an empty goal, 1:3!
This score is also the final score. Manchester United defeated Stuttgart away and won two consecutive Champions League victories.
Although the two sides seem to be on par in terms of statistics, Manchester United's ability to end the game is obviously not comparable to their opponents.
Moreover, the football match lasts 90 minutes, and the opponent's performance is not balanced. In the beginning, the physical fitness is relatively good, and the morale is relatively good, but in the middle and end of the game, Stuttgart can't do it.
Young players are also easily emotional. After seeing that they are behind, they feel a little overwhelmed. They are dragged down by the experienced Manchester United and finally swallow the bitter fruit at home.
At the press conference after the game, Magath was also very sorry, but he also admitted that Stuttgart's strength is not as good as Manchester United.
In another game, Roma was tied 1:1 by Glasgow Rangers at home. As a result, after two rounds, Manchester United's lead has expanded to 4 points.
This Roma team is also a pseudo-strong team. Such a good player, but they can't play well in the Champions League. They can't beat the Glasgow Rangers at home. How can they compete with Manchester United?
The group stage, for Manchester United, should be another easy trip. This group, the team that poses a threat to Manchester United's qualifying, should not be there.
Back in the Premier League, Manchester United defeated Leicester City in another 1:3 away game. After a large number of rotations, Manchester United still won.
Li Tie is still in a stable state, constantly sending assists to his teammates during the game.
Saha also scored twice. This rotation is indeed very good. It has won two games in a row. Manchester United still maintains the record of winning multiple battles this season.
The media also praised Manchester United for this, thinking that Manchester United may go further this season and win more championships.
In the third game of the Champions League group stage, Manchester United finally returned to home to face Roma.
The process of the game was astonishing.
Less than 5 minutes into the game, Totti scored from a distance, helping Roma lead by 1 goal.
This season, Totti's state is also good, entering a heyday.
After losing the ball, Manchester United quickly counterattacked.
In the 9th minute, Li Tie sent a through pass skillfully from the middle, and Fran leaned out of the penalty area and scored with a kick, 1:1.
The cooperation between the two became more and more tacit, and they did achieve a 100% passing speed!
In the 14th minute, Li Tie made another long shot in the middle. Although Antonioli saved it, Forlan scored with a supplementary shot. Manchester United quickly overtook the score 2:1.
Such a Fran, in a hot state, comparable to Ruud van Nistelrooy back then.
Now Manchester United fans are also gradually relieved of Ruud van Nistelrooy's departure.
Fans are actually like this. When the team's performance is not bad, they generally forget about those unpleasant things.
The key is Li Tie. He is in the team, the team has the backbone, and the players on the forward line can always score goals.
Three minutes later, Li Tie forced a breakthrough in the middle and was brought down by Tomasi. Manchester United won a free kick.
This position is also very good, Li Tie personally took the penalty.
After the whistle sounded, Li Tie rubbed the ball. The ball drew a strange arc and then suddenly fell in front of the goal. It hit the net headfirst, 3:1!
In less than 20 minutes, the two sides have scored 4 goals.
This game is really enjoyable to watch.
But then, the Roma team got good opportunities to attack in succession.
Bad boy Cassano started his act with the ball up front.
In the 22nd minute, Cassano swayed Vermaelen and suddenly changed direction again. Vermaelen made a tackle, which knocked Cassano to the ground, and the referee awarded a penalty kick.
There is no problem with this penalty, and there is no protest from Manchester United.
Totti took the knife and directly scooped a penalty kick, and Roma recovered another point.
At this time, Li Tie also told the defensive players not to be reckless, and to pay attention to the changes in the opponent's feet.
Cassano is a genius. When he has a normal mind, it is easy to do some good things.
Of course, if his brain is amused, it is easy to do some unimaginable things.
The Roman team's morale was also boosted afterwards, and they kept trying to attack.
But they were also unlucky. Several shots by Cassano and Montella all slipped out.
On Manchester United's side, the offense stopped slightly. Li Tie got the ball a few times but had no good chances. Tomasi and Zanetti double-teamed him, but the effect was still there.
Before the end of halftime, Li Tie finally threw off Tomasi's defense and suddenly shot a long shot. The ball hit the crossbar hard and bounced back, but it hit Antonioli's back again and bounced into the goal, 4:2!
This luck is not bad, it didn't pop out, and after it bounced back, there was the opponent's goalkeeper to help.
Of course, Antonioli didn't do it on purpose. After he fell to the ground, how could he react to catch the ball?
Besides, the part where the ball hit is also impartial, just enough to bounce into the goal, so what can be done about it?
The score was so big in the first half, and in the second half, the two sides also opened up and continued to attack.
As a result, the two sides contributed three more goals to the fans.
In the end, Manchester United defeated Roma 5:4 at home. This goal battle also ended in Manchester United's victory.
The group's three-game winning streak continues to lead.
In the press conference after the game, the coaches of both sides were satisfied with their players.
The offense of the two teams came out.
In fact, the defense of both sides is not very bad. The key is that the opponent's offensive players always do things that make them unable to defend.
In the other game of the group, Stuttgart defeated Rangers with 1 goal in an away game and jumped to second place with 4 points. If they can beat their opponents in the home game against Roma, it will not be a problem for the German third place to reach the top 16.
(End of this chapter)