Chapter 1,205 Upset

Ferguson replaced Gao Xiaodong to train the new players.

Manchester United fans were not satisfied. The opponent was so weak. Many fans bought tickets to watch the game just to watch Gao Xiaodong. It was only more than 60 minutes before Gao Xiaodong came off. Some fans felt that they were at a loss. When Gao Xiaodong came off the field, The vast majority of fans applauded and saluted, and these fans shouted: Don't replace Gao Xiaodong.

Ferguson prefers to use newcomers, and he is also very bold in using newcomers. Of course he will not pay attention to the fans' ideas, and also allows Pogba and Cleverley to warm up and prepare for them to go up and practice in a few minutes.

A solid three-pointer allows young players to experience the atmosphere and rhythm of the Champions League, which is very beneficial to the growth of young people.

Gao Xiaodong's dismissal and T Sciacca's appearance did not change the situation on the field. Manchester United still controlled the situation of the game.

In the 67th minute, Giggs passed the ball diagonally into the penalty area. Welbeck stepped in at high speed and scored with an diagonal shot from the right side of the small penalty area.

However, when Welbeck was celebrating, the referee raised the flag to indicate that he was offside.

Welbeck was not convinced. He went to communicate with the referee and hoped that the referee would change the decision, but the referee ignored it.

Although Manchester United was happy for nothing, the players' emotions were hit a bit and their concentration was somewhat lacking.

At this time, Basel kicked off and attacked.

Goalkeeper Sommer made a long pass to Fabian. Frey headed the ball, and midfielder Strehler passed the ball diagonally into the penalty area. He got rid of all the defensive players and faced De Gea alone.

Strehler did not take the ball, and after entering the penalty area, he directly pushed the lower left corner with his right foot.

It was too late for De Gea to fall to the ground. He blocked the ball out of the baseline with his legs in a hurry!

This was Basel's most threatening attack in the second half. Strehler's kick almost scared the Manchester United people into a cold sweat.

Evra hugged De Gea for his wonderful save, and Ferdinand also patted De Gea on the shoulder to show his appreciation.

Although Manchester United was leading by a big score, the majesty of the Triple Crown could not be desecrated at Old Trafford. Then Manchester United accelerated the pace and launched an attack, hoping to give Basel some punishment and make them give up the idea of ​​resistance.

Manchester United's attack was very sharp. In the 74th minute, Evra cut across to the penalty area and knocked the ball with his back. Veteran Giggs cut into the right side of the small penalty area and volleyed.

Basel goalkeeper Sommer performed well;

Fly and get the ball.

The game has reached the 78th minute, and it seems that Basel has no chance. The score of three to zero is likely to remain until the end of the game.

However, at this moment, Basel received a corner kick on the left side of Manchester United that changed the course of the game.

Basel midfielder Strehler drove the ball to the goal. Manchester United defender Ferdinand pushed the ball out. Basel midfielder Shaka headed the ball into the penalty area. Goalkeeper De Gea hit the ball with one palm.

De Gea didn't hit the ball far enough. Basel midfielder F Frey raised his foot and fired an angry shot from the front of the penalty area. The ball hit the inside of the goal post and bounced into the goal! 1-3 Basel took advantage of the chaos to win back a victory!

The goal didn't really alarm United as time was running out and they were still two goals ahead.

As the saying goes, when luck comes, no mountain can stop it. Basel, who had no chance for almost the whole game, finally came.

Manchester United launched a retaliatory attack after the kick-off in the center circle, but Anderson was intercepted with the ball in the middle, and Basel launched a quick counterattack.

Fabian. Frey quickly made a pass from the right and Alexander passed. Frey scored from the far corner of the back post!

Basel regained another victory 2-3!

Now the Manchester United people are a little panicked. The score is only one point away. If the opponent is lucky, a refraction and a world wave can make Manchester United's duck fly.

Ferguson originally wanted Cleverley or Pogba to go up and exercise, but now he didn't dare. He quickly replaced Giggs with veteran Park Ji-sung to strengthen defense and stabilize the situation on the field.

However, Manchester United's bad luck seemed to come all at once. In the 83rd minute, right back Fabio was injured in a collision with his opponent. Ferguson was forced to replace Fabio with Smalling and let Phil Jones play full back. Smalling and Ferdinand plays at centre-back.

It is true that Ferguson replaced Gao Xiaodong, but there was no problem with these two substitutions. Under normal circumstances, with Manchester United's strength, it would not be a big problem to maintain a 1-goal victory or even expand the score.

However, the situation on the field was so unfavorable to Manchester United. Basel scored two goals in three minutes. Manchester United's young players had begun to panic.

In the 87th minute, Strehler dribbled the ball from the wing. Valencia was eager to grab it, but Strehler passed it.

Then Strehler dribbled the ball into the penalty area.

At this time, Smalling had moved sideways to the left, and Strehler had little chance of scoring. However, in desperation, Valencia knocked Strehler to the ground from behind.

Italian referee Tagliavento saw clearly and he decisively blew the whistle and awarded a penalty kick!

The score was already 2:3, and the referee awarded another penalty kick. Manchester United players and fans were anxious.

"Fall! Fake!"

"Valencia didn't kick him!"

"Misjudgement!"

"Black whistle!"

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Manchester United fans put pressure on the referee.

Manchester United players also ran to the referee and explained to him, hoping that he would be noble.

The referee Tagliavento ignored it. He waved the Manchester United players away, pointed firmly at the penalty spot, and asked the Basel players to take the penalty.

The penalty kick cannot be changed, and the pressure is on goalkeeper De Gea.

This is also a chance to be a hero!

De Gea stood in front of the goal and jumped, stretched his arms, and calmly waited for Alexander to come to take the penalty kick. Frey.

Frey was also under a lot of pressure, but he withstood the pressure and pumped his right foot accurately towards the upper left corner of the goal.

De Gea misjudged the direction and rushed to the right, and could only watch the ball fly into the net!

3-3 Basel miraculously tied the score!

The more than a thousand Swiss fans who came to watch the game were so excited that their palms were numb and their voices were hoarse from shouting.

The on-site commentator said angrily: Sir Alex Ferguson was so trusting that he replaced Gao Xiaodong. This was a turning point in the game. Without Gao Xiaodong, Basel chased the ball again and again, but Manchester United had nothing to do.

Now is not the time to regret or complain. With five minutes left including stoppage time, Ferguson replaced the mediocre Anderson with Berbatov and gave it a try.

Manchester United is still far stronger than Basel. They attacked with all their strength and created good opportunities in the last five minutes.

In the 90th minute, sinner Valencia made a pass, and Park Ji-sung's header at the back post hit the side net!

One minute later, Evra made a pass from the left, and Welbeck hit the goalpost with a head shot.

Luck was gone, and Manchester United could no longer recover. At the end of the game, Basel drew 3-3 with Manchester United in the away game, which was a big upset in the Champions League.