Chapter 996 Conquering Stamford Bridge
In the last few minutes of the game, Chelsea used all the remaining physical energy to bombard Manchester United's penalty area.
Manchester United's air defense high points are only Ferdinand and Vidic. Once Chelsea get corner kicks and free kicks, Manchester United's defense will be very difficult.
After Manchester United played Giggs and Scholes, two veterans, they gained experience and skills, but also lost height and impact.
Under Chelsea's crazy impact in the last few minutes and the referee's slight connivance, Manchester United's defense finally failed to withstand it. In the last minute of stoppage time, Terry headed back a goal.
The final score was fixed at 1:2. Manchester United broke the curse of Chelsea's nine-year invincibility in the away game, and got a chance to advance to the final. Returning to Old Trafford, as long as Manchester United does not lose a score of 0:2 or more, They will go to the Champions League final.
At the end of the game, the Chelsea players were very disappointed. With such a score, their hope of advancing was very slim. At this time, no one was in the mood to interact with the fans. They lowered their heads and quickly left the stadium and returned to the dressing room.
Before the mixed channel, many reporters hoped to do on-site interviews with Chelsea players, but none of the players were willing to accept it. Even the captain Terry, who scored a goal, turned gloomy and pushed the reporters away to the dressing room.
The Chelsea fans in the stands left one after another. They were more disappointed than the players. This is the only championship that Chelsea can compete for this season. This is also the championship that Chelsea most hopes to win, and now there is almost no hope.
Only Manchester United players and fans were left on the field. Like conquerors, they waved jerseys and team flags, venting their excitement and excitement to their heart's content.
On-site commentator Andy Gray concluded: "I'm really happy for Manchester United. They finally broke the curse of nine years of invincibility at Stamford Bridge. For a giant like Manchester United, it is incomprehensible that they cannot win at Stamford Bridge for nine years. Fortunately, they broke the curse at the most important moment. The score of 2:1 in the away game almost allowed Manchester United to enter the final with half a foot. After this game, Manchester United reached the final of the FA Cup and the Champions League was close to the final. Leading the league by 8 points, they are once again on the road to winning the Triple Crown and dominating Europe. Manchester United can achieve such outstanding results this season, which has a lot to do with the introduction of Gao Xiaodong in the summer and the retention of Rooney. The arrival of Gao Xiaodong not only makes up for the The loss of Ronaldo's departure, and even a bonus, because Gao Xiaodong's defensive help is not comparable to Ronaldo's."
After interacting with teammates and fans for a while, Gao Xiaodong accepted the reporter's interview.
Due to his high emotional intelligence and level of speech, Gao Xiaodong has almost become a regular spokesperson after the Manchester League.
Regarding the victory in this game, Gao Xiaodong believed that the curse was not broken only by his arrival.
It will be a matter of time, a giant like Manchester United cannot never win at Chelsea's home ground, nine years is too long and he is happy to be able to win in such a crucial game.
Regarding the promotion, Gao Xiaodong spoke cautiously. He believed that Manchester United only had a certain advantage, and there were still 90 minutes to play. Manchester United can win at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea can win at Old Trafford, everything is still unknown.
Regarding Rooney taking off his clothes to celebrate in the stands of Chelsea fans, Gao Xiaodong said lightly that Rooney was too excited. He had never scored a goal at Stamford Bridge before, so it is understandable to make such an action. Rooney has always been a more emotional person. people.
Regarding Manchester United's regrettable conceded goal at the last moment, Gao Xiaodong believes that Manchester United still needs to strengthen the competition for air supremacy. It is very dangerous to rely solely on the central defender to compete for the header. Chelsea seized this point and completed the goal.
In the end, Gao Xiaodong patted Ferguson's flattery in a sensible manner. The coach's tactical arrangement was very targeted. The first big brother decided the outcome of the game.
Gao Xiaodong flattered Ferguson in this interview, and also hoped that Manchester United would increase the height of the midfield with private goods.
Ferguson also praised Gao Xiaodong at the press conference after the game.
"Xiaodong Gao is a player who can change the situation of the game. He is at the same level as Messi and Ronaldo. Unlike Messi and Ronaldo, Xiaodong can also provide more help for the team. He is the only all-rounder in the world. warrior."
To break the curse on the away game, Ferguson said with a smile that this was the explosion of Manchester United's nine years of accumulation. He said that the victory in this game gave Manchester United a certain advantage in the two rounds of knockout rounds, but this advantage is small and insufficient. In order for Manchester United to qualify, the next round of Manchester United needs to be as good as it is today.
Regarding the score, Ferguson said: "The score of 2-1 is not bad, I think it is very good, because we won. It is very difficult to win at Stamford Bridge, we did it. So in the second leg we played at home. If we draw, we can advance, even if we lose one goal, of course we will not keep the tie, we will continue to strive for victory."
Now that Manchester United has almost won the championship trophy in the league, the FA Cup has reached the final, the opponent is Stoke City, and the championship is 80% sure, and the Champions League semi-finals won away, the reporters have to mention it again The topic of the Triple Crown.
In this regard, Ferguson said without hesitation that it is his dream to reproduce the glory of the Triple Crown in 1999. For this dream, he has waited for 11 years. If this dream can be realized this season, he will have no regrets in retiring up.
Regarding Rooney's performance, Ferguson praised this disciple who often disappointed, "Wayne showed his desire for the game, he often returned to the defensive midfielder position, and he sacrificed a lot for the team's victory. His performance today Brilliant, he scored an important goal and I think Wayne continues to work like this and he will be one of the best in the world."
In the end, Ferguson warned the players and fans that now Manchester United has the possibility of winning the championship on all three lines, but Manchester United has not won a championship so far, so Manchester United must not be careless and must persist until the end. The meal needs to be eaten one bite at a time, and the championship needs one. Take one by one.
Ancelotti was disappointed with the game, but he still praised the team at the press conference after the game, "We played well tonight, although not 100%, but overall we played very good football, Created some chances, fought hard, but luck was not on our side, if we had scored first, the result would have been different."
Although the score was 1-2 behind, Ancelotti still did not give up hope, "Obviously the result is not good, but this is only 90 minutes, there are another 90 minutes to play... Now we are 1-2 behind, go to Old Trafford We have to play attacking football...Last season, we won there...so we won't give up, we still have a chance to reach the final."
Although Ancelotti was stubborn after the game, in fact, after losing this game, he was in big trouble. Chelsea owner Abramovich is not afraid of losing the league title and FA Cup, the Champions League he values most. , Ancelotti's last straw will also be lost, and his handsome position will really be lost.