Episode [377]: Attacking the Shield of the Son with the Spear of the Son
December 29, 2007, Leeds, England, little snow!
Yes, until the game covered the sky, it was still snowing in Leeds. But the snow is not heavy, and it is intermittent. This will not postpone the game, but it will also have a very large impact on the game.
Before the game, the Elland Road Stadium had already been swept by snow once.
However, there is not much snow in the Elland Road Stadium now, but it will still be relatively slippery, and the snow is not falling all the time, which is quite troublesome.
Today's weather is relatively bad, but this still can't stop the enthusiasm of the fans.
Today, a lot of fans poured into the Elland Road Stadium, filling the Elland Road Stadium to the brim. There are not only Leeds United fans here, but also many Manchester United fans. It can be seen that they are very concerned about this game.
The fans of Leeds United were wearing white jerseys, as if the stands of the stadium were covered with snow, which made them blend with the environment, which was very shocking.
The Manchester United fans are wearing red jerseys and occupy a small row of stands. However, their enthusiasm was very high, roaring loudly and cheering enthusiastically, just waiting for the victory of the game.
The fans of Manchester United were very excited today. They pulled up a lot of banners that said: "Congratulations to Manchester United for reaching the top of the Premier League", and other banners with words such as "Leeds United, the giants of the English and African leagues".
Obviously, Manchester United fans came prepared.
The Manchester United fans were screaming excitedly, cheering wildly, singing the Manchester United team anthem and cheering for Manchester United. Today they came to Elland Road to overthrow Leeds United.
Of course, the Manchester United fans also criticized Zhong Cheng crazily and put pressure on Zhong Cheng. What's more, they shouted loudly to persuade Frank Ribery to leave Leeds United and join Manchester United!
The Manchester United people were really shouting and screaming crazily, as if they regarded this place as Old Trafford.
However, it is obvious that this place is still controlled by Leeds United fans, which makes the voices of Manchester United fans very small, and many people can't even hear them clearly.
The fans of Leeds United sang the team song of Leeds United and cheered for Leeds United. They firmly believed that Leeds United could beat the damn Manchester United at their home court and win the final victory!
At this moment, the fans of Leeds United became excited, because players from both sides had already walked out of the player tunnel and stepped into the stadium.
"Friends of the audience, friends of the fans, hello everyone. This is BBC Sports, and I am the familiar Mark Lawrenson!" BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson said.
"Hello, audience friends. I am the Eddie Gray you are familiar with. Yes, it is the Eddie Gray who is optimistic about Leeds United. I think our Leeds United will definitely win this game!" Eddie Gray said.
Mark Lawrenson said with a smile: "Today we are bringing you the twentieth round of the Premier League this season. Leeds United, which is currently ranked second in the Premier League, will face Manchester United, which is currently ranked first in the Premier League. This is the battle of the Premier League this season!"
"This must be a very exciting game. Now we are all waiting, waiting for the start of the game. Even, okay, players from both sides have come out of the player tunnel, and the game is about to start. Now let's introduce the starting lists of both sides today!" Mark Lawrenson saw the situation on the scene, and then said directly.
Today's starters are as follows:
Away Team: Manchester United, Manager: Alex Ferguson, Formation: 4-4-2
Goalkeeper: Van der Sar
Back four [from left to right]: Pascal Chimbonda, Vidic, Ferdinand and Neville
The midfield four [left to right]: Cristiano Ronaldo, Scholes, Carrick and Nani
Forwards: Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez
Yes, this is the starting lineup for Manchester United today, and there are still some changes,
On the defensive line, Pascal Chimbonda appeared in the starting list. This French player once played for Leeds United. He performed very well in Leeds United and once attracted crazy competition from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. Now they have joined the Manchester United team and become a member of the Manchester United team. It is said that they are now firmly seated at the left back of the Manchester United team.
He was injured and rested in the first few games, and today he finally returned to the starting list.
Before the game, the media reporters also saw that this game was Pascal Chimbonda's game against his old club. I don't know what kind of performance Chimbonda will play today?
Manchester United's midfield has also changed. Veteran Giggs did not appear in the starting list. His replacement was the Portuguese player they introduced this past summer, Cristiano Ronaldo's younger brother Nani.
Nani Zhong Cheng is also very optimistic. He was almost introduced in the summer, but Manchester United finally snatched him up. Manchester United spent 21 million pounds to buy Nani. These are all thanks to Zhong Cheng.
Originally, Manchester United only needed 17.7 million pounds to introduce Nani, but Zhong Cheng succeeded in raising the price, which made Manchester United suffer a lot.
On the forward line, Carlos Tevez is starting today. Obviously, Alex Ferguson is going to use Leeds United players to smash Leeds United.
Carlos Tevez played for Leeds United last season, and his performance was very unsatisfactory at the beginning, and he was criticized wildly by media reporters. But Zhong Cheng supported Carlos Tevez, and in the end Carlos Tevez performed well.
But after the end of the season, Carlos Tevez chose to leave Leeds United. He claimed that he was going back to South America, and he was not used to staying in England. But within a few days came the news that Carlos Tevez had moved to Manchester United.
At that time, Leeds United fans were very angry, this damn white-eyed wolf, a guy who can't support him!
Zhong Cheng doesn't care, everyone has his own choice, we don't support him, but respect his choice!
Obviously, Alex Ferguson is going to use Carlos Tevez to tie Zhong Cheng's heart!
When hearing this starting list, the fans of Leeds United immediately booed Carlos Tevez wildly, this guy is a traitor, a super traitor!
Carlos Tevez's face was also very ugly, his face was ashen.
At this time, Eddie Gray began to introduce the starting list of Leeds United for this game. The list is as follows:
Home team: Leeds United, head coach: Zhong Cheng, formation: 4-1-3-2
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng
Back four [left to right]: Patrick Evra, Pique, Kompany and Bakary Sagna
Single midfielder: Seydu Keita
Three forwards [left to right]: Joan Gourcuff, Luka Modric and Joaquin
Forwards: Luca Toni and Edinson Cavani
This is the starting list of Leeds United today, and there are some changes.
The biggest change naturally came from the defense line, and Kompany's name appeared in the central defender position. Yes, Kompany, who has not appeared in the starting list of Leeds United for a long time, finally appeared in the starting list. He returned from injury, returned to the starting list of Leeds United, and re-partnered with Pique as a central defender.
This is definitely a good thing for Leeds United. This is the strongest central defender combination in Leeds United. With this line of defense, Leeds United's goal is not so easy to break through.
Mohamed Sissoko on the midfielder still has not returned from injury, Seydo Keita is still the starter, and Yaya Toure is sitting on the bench.
The three people on the forward line have also changed, that is, Yoan Gourcuff on the left, Frank Ribery still does not appear in the 18-man squad of Leeds United, and Frank Ribery is sitting in the stands.
The matter of Frank Ribery is still going on, but they settled it privately, and Frank Ribery paid a sum of money to settle the matter. But this incident has become a stain on Franck Ribery, which probably cannot be washed away in this lifetime.
However, fortunately, the influence has been minimized now.
Leeds United fans believe that Franck Ribery will be back soon.
At this time, players from both sides were standing on the court, preparing for the start of the game.
On the sidelines, Zhong Cheng, dressed in a white suit and a white windbreaker, walked slowly towards the coaching bench of the visiting team, like a big boss. If it is accompanied by the background music of "The True Colors of Heroes", it will be heaven!
Zhong Cheng came to Alex Ferguson and said, "Welcome to Elland Road, Sir!"
Alex Ferguson held Zhong Cheng's right hand and said, "When we take away the three points, you won't welcome me anymore, Loya!"
Zhong Cheng chuckled and said, "Sir, you really underestimate our Leeds United team. The victory in this game must belong to our Leeds United team!"
Alex Ferguson shrugged slightly, noncommittal, and said: "Then, let's wait and see!"
Zhong Cheng grinned his lips slightly, smiled evilly, then turned and walked towards his coach's bench.
The battle is imminent!
beep!
The referee of this game, Weber, blew the whistle for the official start of the game!
The fans on both sides immediately became excited, cheered wildly, and cheered for their respective teams. Their voices were so loud that they filled the Elland Road Stadium.
At this time, the stadium suddenly turbulent!
The Manchester United team, who watched the ball first, launched a quick attack. After receiving the ball, Cristiano Ronaldo suddenly pulled the ball and changed direction, and instantly started the runaway mode on the side.
The Leeds United fans at the scene took a deep breath, very nervous and worried.
Leeds United full-back Sagna immediately blocked the line that Cristiano Ronaldo cut inside, preventing Cristiano Ronaldo from easily cutting into the penalty area.
But at this moment, Cristiano Ronaldo suddenly performed a dazzling juggling action, crazily confusing Sania, and Sania broke out in cold sweat on his forehead.
At this moment, Cristiano Ronaldo suddenly bottomed out and swept the football quickly towards the Leeds United penalty area.
"Cross, Cristiano Ronaldo made a cross, dangerous, Rooney and Carlos hit the goal, dangerous!" Eddie Gray screamed in horror!