Episode [446]: Well Done, but Still Dangerous!
On February 24, 2010, the weather was sunny at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England!
Yes, the weather is great today, the sun is shining.
However, you can only feel the warmth under the sun. It is still very cold in the shade of trees or shady places. The humidity in the air is very high and it is too cold.
Fortunately, this game is not played in the evening, but in the afternoon.
So, at this time, the weather above Old Trafford is really good, sunny and very warm. If there is no wind, it is still very suitable for playing football.
Now, there is no wind yet!
The weather is really good, and there are a lot of fans here. The fans of the Red Devils and Manchester United are almost filling the stadium, and there is almost no room left.
The scene was almost entirely filled with Manchester United people wearing red jackets.
Yes, in this weather, no one dares to wear red jerseys and watch the game in the stands. They were all wearing back-colored coats because it was cold.
There were actually not many Leeds United fans who came to the away game today, only one or two thousand people.
The fans of Leeds United occupy a very small stand. They come to support the players of Leeds United. They hope that Leeds United can win this game.
The fans of Leeds United sang the Leeds United team song and cheered for Leeds United.
However, almost all the voices at the scene were from Manchester United. Sure enough, this is indeed the Old Trafford Stadium, and the owner here is from Manchester United.
There were also a lot of media reporters at the scene today, because this game is very popular. Almost all the media reporters came here, and it was overcrowded.
The game hasn't started yet, but the atmosphere at the scene is already very intense. The fans at the scene seem to be unable to wait to see the game start.
"Hello, viewers and fans! I am the Mark Lawrenson you are familiar with!" Yes, BBC Sports will naturally not give up on this game. They broadcast it live, and he Sitting in the media commentary box at Old Trafford.
"Hello, audience, fans! I am Eddie Gray, Mark Lawrenson's partner." Eddie Gray also began to introduce himself.
"Hello everyone, I am Bian Yuqing, the new BBC commentator!" Bian Yuqing said with a little joke.
Bian Yuqing is not a new commentator. She has already commented on many games. She is a commentator recognized by BBC Sports and her professional ability is quite strong. He is also a famous reporter and often interviews famous players.
Today Bian Yuqing is also sitting in the commentary box, commentating on this game with Eddie Gray and others. It can be seen that BBC Sports attaches great importance to this game.
This is not the first time that Bian Yuqing and Eddie Gray have collaborated. They are both very familiar with each other, and their explanations are very smooth and interesting, without being awkward at all.
"What we bring to you today is the 28th round of the 2009-2010 Premier League season. This season the Premier League is coming to an end. Now every team is working hard to rank, stay relegated, and compete for the championship. Fight for the championship. What we bring to you today is a focus battle for the championship. The Red Devils Manchester United face the White Army Leeds United at their home court. This is another red and white roses battle!" Mark Lawrenson immediately said.
"Yes, this is a game that everyone is paying close attention to now. This is a contest between the first and third place in the Premier League at this time. This game naturally attracts a lot of attention. Bian, who do you think will win? "Eddie Gray said.
Bian Yuqing said directly: "Of course I am as optimistic about Leeds United as you are. Zhong Cheng is my friend and I will definitely support him. Moreover, Leeds United is also very strong. They are the team at the top of the list. , I think they should be able to win, what do you think?”
Mark Lawrenson could see that he was isolated. In addition, both of them are optimistic about Leeds United. It seems that he is only optimistic about the Red Devils Manchester United.
To be honest, Mark Lawrenson is actually more optimistic about Manchester United. After all, the hot team will die.
Mark Lawrenson said: "I have a different view. I am more optimistic about the Red Devils and Manchester United. This is the Old Trafford Stadium, the home of Manchester United, and the Manchester United people at the scene are united and their condition is maintained. It’s very good, and there’s still work to do, I think Manchester United will win!”
At this time, the fans at the scene immediately became excited because the players from both sides entered the stadium under the leadership of the referee Howard Webb.
"Okay, now the players on both sides are ready to play. Let me introduce to you the starting lineups of both sides today!" Mark Lawrenson said immediately.
Today’s starting lineups for both teams are as follows:
Home team: Manchester United, head coach: Alex Ferguson, formation: 4-4-2
Goalkeeper: Edwin van der Sar
Back four [from left to right]: Chimbanda, Vidic, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville
Midfield four [from left to right]: Franck Ribery, Carrick, Yoan Gourcuff and Nani
Two forwards: Wayne Rooney and Edin Dzeko
Away team: Leeds United, head coach: Zhong Cheng, formation: 4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng
Back four [from left to right]: Evra, Kompany, David Luiz and Lichtsteiner
Double defensive midfielder: Stephen Mbia, Sami Khedira
Midfield three [from left to right]: Gareth Bale, Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo
Single striker: Lewandowski
"Manchester United really put a smoke bomb on us today. Didn't they say before the game that Edin Dzeko was seriously injured and wouldn't be able to play in this game? Now, didn't this guy show up in the game properly? Did you fall into it? Alex Ferguson is really too cunning!" Eddie Gray said.
Mark Lawrenson said with a smile: "A war never tires of deceit!"
Eddie Gray immediately looked at Bian Yuqing, and Bian Yuqing also nodded slightly and said: "Yes, in such a game, as long as it is not a principled destruction, it is understandable to use any means!"
Yes, this game is very important to both sides. It can even be said that it is a game that must be won. What does it mean to use some means?
As long as the referees are not bribed by dirty and principle-breaking methods, that would be fine.
"Manchester United's veteran Scholes was really injured today. He didn't even appear in the 18-man roster, but Giggs is still sitting on the bench waiting for his chance." Mark Lowe Renson said.
The Manchester United fans at the scene immediately sang the Manchester United anthem with excitement to cheer for Manchester United. The sound was really loud, completely overwhelming the voices of the Leeds United fans.
"Today Leeds United has a full lineup. It can be seen that Leeds United will definitely not be merciful in this game. I firmly believe that our Leeds United team will win this game!" Eddie Gray said so.
beep!
Referee Howard Webb suddenly blew the whistle to start the game.
Today's game started immediately, and the first one to kick off was the home team Red Devils Manchester United.
Manchester United launched a ferocious attack as soon as they lied. It was obvious that they were going to take advantage of their home court to give Leeds United a showdown.
With a bang, midfielder Yoan Gourcuff made a direct diagonal pass, sending the football to the feet of Frank Ribery on the wing. The scene immediately erupted with exclamations. The game had just begun. Is Frank Ribery going to fight Cristiano Ronaldo to death?
Franck Ribery suddenly passed the football back and it rolled to Chimbonda's feet.
The fans at the scene and in front of the TV were all disappointed. Franck Ribery, why did you suddenly lose your temper? What a pity.
Chimbanda passed the football across the ball and it came to the feet of Yoan Gourcuff, who immediately took the ball forward himself. Leeds United center Lewandowski retreated to defend and press Yoan Gourcuff.
Yoann Gourcuff did not struggle with Lewandowski, and directly passed the ball diagonally to the feet of Nani who was advancing from the wing.
As soon as Nani caught the ball, Gary Neville shouted: "Pay attention, pay attention to Nani. There is someone behind you!"
Nani frowned and immediately felt a gust of wind coming up behind him. He immediately pushed the football back, and the football quickly rolled to the feet of Gary Neville who was following.
Then, Leeds United full-back Patrick Evra rushed past Nani like a gust of wind and quickly pounced on Gary Neville who had the ball.
Gary Neville did not stop the ball, but took advantage of the situation and jumped the football over the head of Patrick Evra. The ball fell towards Nani behind him.
"Ah, Patrick Evra is a little reckless this time, dangerous!" Eddie Gray said nervously.
After Nani received the football, he pulled the football to the side, then accelerated suddenly and flew out. He also avoided Sami Khedira's pressing. Nani went down.
"Danger, this is really dangerous, Leeds United is in danger!" Bian Yuqing was also a little nervous.
The game had just begun, and Manchester United immediately entered the state. The performance was very good. This gave Leeds United a disincentive. And the situation is still very dangerous now, and Leeds United fans are a little nervous.
Zhong Cheng was still sitting on the coaching bench, but Albertini couldn't sit still anymore. He immediately stood up and walked to the sidelines. But as soon as he walked out, he was stunned. What else is there for Mr. Loya to do? He is like this. Is this taking the spotlight?
Albertini shouted: "Pay attention to defense!"
Then Albertini ran back dejectedly and sat down next to Zhong Cheng, feeling a little embarrassed and even a little restless.
Zhong Cheng said calmly: "Well done, but it's still dangerous!"
Albertini immediately turned his head and stared at the stadium, feeling very worried.
Sure enough, Leeds United is very dangerous now. Nani did not choose to cross directly, but passed the football in an inverted triangle. The football came to the feet of Wayne Rooney at the front of the penalty area.
Leeds United's defensive players immediately pounced crazily on Wayne Rooney who was carrying the ball. Wayne Rooney suddenly made a slight kick and made a very small arc. The football immediately flew over the heads of the Leeds United defenders and quickly flew to the head of Edin Dzeko in the corner of the penalty area.
Edin Dzeko moved forward very timely, leaving the defenders behind.
"Danger, Edin Dzeko has done it alone, and it has been proved before and after!" Eddie Gray was so nervous and helpless that his voice broke a little.
When Edin Dzeko saw the ball coming, he jumped high and hit the flying football hard.
Boom, the football flew quickly towards the Leeds United goal.
Zhong Zheng rushed out in front of the goal, jumped high, showed his teeth and claws, and expanded the blockade area, but the football still flew past his palm and flew into the goal behind him.