Volume 1: When a Male Appears, People Pay Attention. Chapter 64: The Stubborn Old Man (Seventh Update)
Chapter 64: The Stubborn Old Man (Seventh Update)
The ball flew into Manchester United's goal and lifted the net.
De Gea looked up at the football and was stunned for a while before his body lost its center of gravity and slowly fell backwards. Finally, he fell into the goal and fell on his back.
And the football fell from the ball king and bounced around him...
"The ball went in!!!"
Harry Levi shouted loudly. "Hero! He scored twice! He gave Liverpool the go-ahead score!! A beautiful turn and volley! So beautiful! The power of football is amazing, and De Gea couldn't react correctly at all!"
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When the football flew into the goal, little Hutson in front of the TV did not cheer. Instead, he turned directly to look at his father.
He found that his father's face looked normal, and there was nothing abnormal about it.
He breathed a sigh of relief, then clenched his fists and waved twice, which was regarded as a celebration of the goal.
Because the media were overwhelmingly supportive and optimistic about Liverpool before the game, Hutson also felt that Liverpool should have no problem winning Manchester United at their home court.
So he took it upon himself to let his father watch the live broadcast of the game.
Unexpectedly, Manchester United scored first and led until the end of the first half!
Until Chen Yingxiong equalized the score, he was frightened and had no intention of watching the game. He kept glancing at his father. Especially when Manchester United scored a goal, he almost had the urge to rush over and turn off the TV...
Fortunately, his father withstood the test during this period and did not show anything wrong.
When Manchester United scored, his face was expressionless, showing neither disappointment nor anger.
He's like a neutral fan.
When his son glanced hard at him, he comforted his son: "Don't worry, son. Your dad is stronger than you think!"
But he couldn't believe the carelessness, and it stayed like this for the rest of the game.
Now that he saw Liverpool regaining the lead, although he was relieved that his father was normal, his heart did not really fall back to where it was.
Because Liverpool is only leading by one goal now, everyone who watches the game knows that leading by one goal is not safe. As long as the opponent scores one goal, the lead becomes a draw.
So he didn't dare to really relax.
At this moment, behind him, his father Hutson's voice rang out: "Don't worry, son. The Liverpool in the second half is a normal Liverpool, not the Liverpool in the first half... You have to treat this team Liverpool are confident."
Little Hutson also wanted to ease the tense atmosphere in the ward. He started chatting with his father: "Dad, how can you be so calm? Are you really not nervous or scared when you fall behind?"
Old Hutson smiled: "Your father and I have experienced the darkest days of Liverpool. What else can't be endured? No matter how bad it is now, it should be better than that time, okay? Come here then." Now, what else can make me feel depressed and desperate? Don’t imagine that your father’s heart is so fragile, but you people now always make a fuss. "
He glanced at his son again, and then said: "I said, I want to live to see the day when Liverpool reigns supreme again."
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"goooooooooooooooooal! Hero! Hero! Hero! Hero hero hero hero!!! He saved the team at home! He became the team hero again!"
Anfield has become a boiling ocean.
All the Liverpool fans jumped out of their seats, waving their arms and stomping their feet to cheer the goal.
reverse!
In the world of football, the most exciting thing is a reversal!
Only when you have experienced the pain and despair of falling behind can you more deeply appreciate the beauty and happiness of that moment when defeat is turned into victory.
Just like life, how can you see a rainbow without going through wind and rain?
Reversal may be an experience of life reflected in football.
"Hero! Hero! Hero!!"
They raised their arms and shouted Chen Yingxiong's name to express their admiration for Chen Yingxiong.
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Chen Yingxiong, who was cheered by them, rushed to the bottom of the century-old glorious stand and raised his right fist high towards the red Bear fans above.
The cheers of the red bears in the stands became even louder.
They know that Chen Yingxiong is thanking them for their support during the game - for the players, the constant cheers, cheers, songs, and applause from the stands are the greatest support for the players.
As the team's best twelfth man, fans support the team and fight side by side with the team in this way.
Chen Yingxiong didn't just wave his fist, he also kept waving his arms upward, inciting the fans to continue shouting loudly and creating pressure on Manchester United.
The entire Anfield stadium was immersed in a huge noise.
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Under this voice, Ferguson's face turned livid.
The worst thing happened.
But he doesn't regret his original choice, because in fact, he has no choice at all. He can only continue to move forward, fighting fate, Liverpool, and himself.
Even now, when his team is lagging behind on the road, he has not wavered.
It was his fate to be an enemy of Liverpool, and he has never regretted it.
Mike Whelan looked at him worriedly from behind, fearing that he would not be able to withstand the blow...
But the figure of the man standing in front did not even sway, like a rock on the rough coast.
Then he saw Ferguson turn around and come to him.
"Go get Welbeck back, and Ashley."
His voice didn't even tremble. Mike Whelan was stunned. He couldn't believe that this was the reaction of an old man in his seventies facing such a blow. He thought Ferguson was trying to hold on, but really Can you hold on to this point?
Seeing that he didn't move, Ferguson asked again: "Mike?"
"Ah? Ah! Ah... I'll go right away!" Whelan did not dare to question Ferguson's physical condition at this time. He quickly got up and ran out, but perhaps he was too shocked by Ferguson's reaction. When he ran out He almost tripped, and Ferguson frowned, then called him back.
"What's wrong with you, Mike?" he asked seriously. "How can you be so panicked? Isn't it just that you are behind by a goal? As an assistant coach, if you are so unstable, what will the players think if they see it? They may not be interested in playing at all! "
Ferguson's lesson was right, and Whelan also knew that his action would bring a very bad impression to the team's morale. This isn't Ferguson being nitpicking, it's actually true. If you don't pay attention on the sidelines, any small action may cause the media to interpret some big event after the game.
Therefore, everyone must pay special attention to their words and deeds.
"Go and call them back again!"
Whelan didn't dare to panic this time. He walked quickly to the warm-up area without nearly tripping again.
Then two people were called back from the warm-up area, and the task was successfully completed.
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After losing the ball, Ferguson responded quickly. He used up the last two substitutions in one go, replacing Welbeck and Ashley Young respectively. The substitutes were two defensive players. One is midfielder Fletcher, and the other is full-back Rafael Da Silva.
This is a desperate approach.
Defensively, Manchester United's forces will be stretched thin, but in order to attack, they will not care about defense.
If you can't score a goal, what's the point of not conceding any more?
This substitution also shows Ferguson's attitude - facing our mortal enemy Liverpool, we will never admit defeat!
What does it mean to be one goal behind? Attack with all your might and try your best to get an equalizer!
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On the other side, Martin O'Neill was not elated and relaxed his vigilance just because he finally reversed the situation.
He also made substitution arrangements. He replaced the midfielder Lucas with Gerrard, whose physical fitness was declining.
This is to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the midfield.
In addition, unlike Ferguson, he does not need to burn the boat, so he also left a substitution place for maneuver.
If there is no problem, just keep it in your hand and save it for injury time to delay the game.
This is a common tactic used by many head coaches.
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Two offensive players were replaced at once, and Manchester United also received the latest instructions from the head coach - attack until death! Either equalize the score, or even go ahead, or concede more goals!
Anyway, you will die like this now, so why not give it a try!
Many Manchester United players had this idea after hearing the coach's latest instructions, and they also understood the meaning of the coach's actions.
Manchester United is not just any team, it is a wealthy team and the overlord of England. Even for their own dignity, they are not allowed to mess up after falling behind!
Manchester United's players burst out with huge energy and suddenly turned against the visitors, bombarding Liverpool's half indiscriminately.
For a moment, Liverpool no longer cared about pursuing the victory and all retreated to participate in the defense. It would be the saddest thing to have just taken the lead and then be equalized by the opponent at 7...
Even Chen Yingxiong moved to the center circle to help defend. This scene was not easy to see in the past.
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"Rooney's shot - goal! It was so dangerous! It missed the post and flew out! During this period, Manchester United's offensive was very fierce, and Liverpool's goal was trembling... It seemed like it could be breached at any time!"
Little Hutson turned to look at his father again.
It turned out that my father's face was still as normal.
"I told you, there's nothing to worry about."
"But we are only one goal ahead..."
"There are many examples of leading by one goal and winning the game. Do you want me to give you an example?"
"Uh... no need." Little Hutson turned back to watch the game.
Could it be that watching Liverpool's game really had no impact on his father's heart?
He couldn't figure it out.
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