Chapter 602: 3 Points Is 3 Points

"Oh, Ricardo fell to the ground without any physical contact with his opponent. It seemed that he was injured. QPR fans are very worried. If Ricardo comes off injured at this time, what will happen next? PQR is going to be very tough."

"QPR's team doctors came into the field. They checked Ricardo and carried him off the field for treatment."

Taking advantage of Ricardo being injured and leaving QPR with one less player on the field, Manchester United launched continuous attacks and created a threat in the 63rd minute. Rooney sent a direct pass, and Welbeck fired a shot close to the goal. At this moment, Handanovic descended from heaven and saved the ball. Welbeck continued to rush to make a supplementary shot, and Handanovic held the ball again.

"How is he doing?" Simeone looked anxiously at the situation on the field while paying attention to the situation on Liccardo's side.

"It's not optimistic. He probably won't be able to continue in this game." Team doctor Kenny said.

"I can continue," Liccardo gritted his teeth and stood up, "It's okay. I know my situation well. It's just a slight muscle strain. It's nothing."

Kenny said seriously: "Treat now. You only need about two weeks to recover. You will miss the next games against Swansea and West Bromwich Albion, but you will be able to catch up with the game against Tottenham. If you persist now If he has to go out and aggravate the injury, he may not be able to make it to the games against Tottenham and Chelsea."

"We can talk about the game against Chelsea later. If we can't win this game, it will be more difficult later." The team doctor's words made Liccardo a little shaken, but he still wanted to play.

In the end, it was Simeone who made the decision: "I would rather see a healthy you in the games against Tottenham and Chelsea. Our goal is the championship, but what we want to ensure is the top 4. Liccardo, I am the coach , I hope you respect my decision."

Ricardo lowered his head.

In the 65th minute, QPR made the first substitution decision: Callejon came on and replaced Ricardo.

"It seems that Ricardo can't hold on. This is a pity. Can Manchester United seize the opportunity to take the lead?" the commentator said, "Ricardo is undoubtedly QPR's most threatening player. His departure can liberate Rafael Er and Carrick allow Manchester United to attack with more focus."

Mourinho quickly made adjustments and Giggs replaced Ashley Young. The meaning of this move is clear, which is to use the experience advantage of veterans to strengthen the offense.

In the 69th minute, Manchester United launched an attack from the right. Valencia passed the ball to Rooney. Rooney passed the ball to the baseline without stopping. Rafael stepped in at high speed, hit the ball with his hand, and stopped the ball near the baseline. , and then made a pass.

The QPR players immediately raised their hands to indicate a foul on Rafael, but the referee did not say so. The football came to the penalty area, Van Dijk delayed a moment, and Welbeck took the advantageous position. Welbeck jumped up and prepared to header. In desperation, Van Dijk hit Welbeck on the back of the neck with his elbow. Welbeck lost his balance and the football hit the back of his head.

"Bit!" The referee ran towards QPR's penalty area and pointed at the penalty spot.

"Penalty kick! The referee gave a penalty kick!" the commentator shouted, "QPR is in danger! With little time left, they gave their opponent a penalty kick!"

QPR players were naturally dissatisfied. They surrounded the referee and explained that Rafael had handballed first and the penalty did not exist.

But the referee was unmoved, and only hooked his fingers to call Van Dijk and gave him a red card.

Van Dijk couldn't believe his eyes, he didn't know where his actions deserved a red card.

QPR players were even more angry. Thiago Motta, who put on the captain's armband after Ricardo left the field, almost poked his finger on the tip of the referee's nose, and the referee immediately gave him a yellow card.

Both Riccardo and Simeone watched this scene with a silent sigh.

After a lot of difficulty, the QPR players restrained their anger and walked away silently.

Manchester United did not miss this god-given opportunity. Rooney personally took the knife and made a penalty kick. Handanovic, a little pouncer, made a pounce in the wrong direction.

Mourinho immediately made two substitution adjustments, Phil. Jones replaced Raphael, Cleverley also replaced Scholes. He was determined to hold on to his one-goal advantage.

On QPR's side, the players have no intention of fighting. After encountering such unfair treatment, the players are often not playing football, but venting.

The commentator also lamented: "QPR is doomed. If Ricardo is still on the court, he may be able to lead them to equalize the score. But Ricardo has been injured and has been off the field, and Thiago Motta has not performed his duties as captain well. , he keeps getting angry with Carrick and Cleverley, he has to be careful, he already has a yellow card. Now QPR is 10 against 11, if he also goes off, it becomes 9 against 11, QPR will be even worse There is no hope."

In the last 20 minutes, QPR was eager to attack, but they never threatened Manchester United's goal. Instead, Manchester United got several opportunities to expand the score advantage, but Welbeck and Cleverley failed to grasp it.

When the referee blew the whistle three times, the score was fixed at 2:1. Manchester United got a crucial victory to extend their winning streak to 8 games.

They are now 4 points ahead of QPR and top the standings. In the just-concluded game, Manchester City lost 0:1 away to Arsenal, so that Manchester United led Manchester City by 8 points.

The situation of the top three has been basically determined.

In the locker room, Ricardo comforted his teammates and said: "Never give up hope. We just need to be ourselves and work hard. Whether we can win the championship is caused by many factors. We cannot force it. As long as we admit it in our hearts , we can have a championship look. I think we already have the qualities of a champion, and I hope you also realize this."

"It's not the end of the world now, there are still 6 league games, everything is possible. Of course, a real champion never expects others to make mistakes, but a real champion will definitely seize the opportunity when others make mistakes. Manchester United still have to fight Manchester City I don't think they can win the remaining games. When they lose, are you ready?"

His words boosted QPR's morale again.

At the post-match press conference, Simeone expressed strong dissatisfaction, but he also paid more attention to his words to avoid being punished and unable to direct on the spot.

"I watched the slow-motion replay. Rafael's ball was undoubtedly a handball first, and Van Dijk's foul didn't seem to warrant a red card. I don't understand why the referee made such a penalty. I will collect evidence. I'm suing the FA and I hope Van Dijk's suspension can be lifted."

"Congratulations to Mourinho, the team that didn't play that well won the victory. Frankly speaking, I don't appreciate his football and it's difficult for me to be friends with him."

Mourinho said proudly: "Three points is three points. No matter what others say, there is no way to reduce the value of three points. I have won many championships and I am happy to add another Premier League to my collection." The league championship trophy.”