After the pre-match ceremony, the players from both sides quickly stood in their respective positions.

Standing in the center circle, Clattenburg looked down at his watch, and then blew the whistle to start the game!

"Okay! Clattenburg blew the whistle to start the game, and the first round of the Champions League final officially started." Lineker joked with a smile, "Ladies and gentlemen! The 38th round of the 2007-2008 English Premier League, Leeds United's home game against Manchester United officially started! Ninety minutes later, the result of this game will determine who will win the championship this season! In the first half of the season, Leeds United defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford. As a fan of Leeds United, I hope that they can still defeat the visiting Manchester United today like in the first half of the season and defend the Premier League title..."

"Yes, Since last season, Leeds United and Manchester United have played against each other four times in the league and the League Cup, with Leeds United having a slight advantage with two wins, one draw and one loss. "Jon also increased the volume of his commentary at the right time, "From the data, Leeds United has some advantages... But don't forget that Manchester United is also in good shape this season... Since the 20th round of the league, they have never tasted the taste of failure again... So in my opinion, today, any historical data has no reference value. What we need to see is only the on-the-spot adaptability of the two head coaches and the game status of the players!"

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After the game started.

There was no passionate, turbulent offensive scene on the field. On the contrary, both teams played more conservatively.

Although in the locker room before the game, both Li Shiguang and Ferguson gave passionate speeches, which aroused the players' desire to fight.

But before the game really started.

These two can be said to be the most cunning coaches among all the coaches in the Premier League. They also told the players at the same time that after the game started, they should not rush to attack, but first see if the opponent will reveal flaws because of impatience.

So.

At the special request of the two coaches.

The game has been going on for almost ten minutes, and there has been no first shot on the field. More often, both sides try to pass the ball into the opponent's penalty area through some small cooperation between two or three people, and never give the ball to the opponent easily.

But no matter what.

Manchester United must win today to win the championship. In this way, their mentality will eventually be more anxious than Leeds United.

The game was in the thirteenth minute.

Manchester United, who felt that they had almost tested it, took the lead.

Scholes, who received the pass near the center circle, did not make a pass and cut with Park Ji-sung or Carrick as before, but passed the ball to the left side with a straight pass.

Ronaldo received the ball on the wing, used his speed to get rid of Alonso beside him, and then stopped and changed direction at the front of the penalty area to pass Alves who rushed to defend, and dribbled into the penalty area of ​​Leeds United.

"Ronaldo! After being silent for so long, there are finally some waves on the court!" Jon exclaimed loudly.

Ronaldo has been using this offensive method for almost a season.

Everyone knows what Ronaldo will do after getting the ball on the wing, using speed to get rid of the defense, and then cutting inside to shoot. This is basically Ronaldo's basic routine in the wing attack this season.

In fact, during the pre-match training.

Li Shiguang also specially trained the defensive players on both sides for Ronaldo's technical characteristics, but training is training, and it is another matter on the field.

After breaking into the penalty area.

Ronaldo looked up and found that Berbatov in the middle and Rooney, who was standing a little behind, were waving at him for the ball.

But obviously, the Portuguese chose to ignore these two teammates, his eyes quickly swept over them, and finally locked on the back point of Leeds United's goal.

Dribbling sideways one step.

As expected, Ronaldo did not choose to pass the ball, but tried to shoot with his right foot.

But unfortunately.

Kompany judged Ronaldo's idea.

Just as the ball flew not far from Ronaldo's feet, Kompany's thick legs appeared on the path of the ball.

"Bang!!", the football hit Kompany's thigh, making a loud impact, and then was blocked out of the baseline...

"Oh! What a pity!" Jon's face was full of regret, "Cristiano's ball... the previous handling was very beautiful, but the last choice... Although Berbatov was closely watched by Silva, it was obvious that Rooney had already run out of space! If the ball was passed... would the result be different!?"

Lineker was scared by Ronaldo's kickHe was very upset, stroked his chest a few times, and commented with lingering fear: "But this is Cristiano Ronaldo. Although he has corrected a lot this season, you have to admit that it is normal to watch him play without passing the ball..."

Although the ball did not go in, it also announced the official end of the trial period.

After about ten minutes of silence, Elland Road is about to enter the real blood mode!

Two minutes later.

Leeds United launched an offensive, and they must return the favor to Manchester United's just-made power.

Modric, Alonso and Rodriguez passed the ball to each other in the midfield. When the ball finally came to Rodriguez's feet, he suddenly passed the ball with the outside of his foot and sent the ball to the side.

Alves assisted immediately.

Because Ronaldo was closer to the midfield, he did not catch up with Alves immediately. The Brazilian also used his speed to force overtake Evra, and sent a cross with only half of his body exposed.

In the penalty area.

Adriano was already in position. Facing Alves' cross, Vidic, who was defending him, made a powerful header. The ball changed direction instantly and went straight to the upper left corner of Manchester United's goal.

"Precise cross! Adriano's header in the penalty area---!" Lineker half-crouched and clenched his fists.

Behind the goal.

The Leeds United fans sitting in the stands also cheered!

But just when everyone thought that Adriano's header would change the score on the field.

Schmeichel, who was standing in front of the goal, jumped into the air, stretched out his right arm quickly, and blocked the ball from the goal line with one hand and blocked it back into the penalty area!

Seeing this scene.

The fans in the stands sighed in unison, and many of them had an extremely regretful expression.

But soon.

The cheers rang out again.

Many fans who had already returned to their seats stood up again, looking excited.

The reason is very simple.

Because the ball blocked by Schmeichel didn't fly too far, but landed in the penalty area, and happened to fall right in front of Kaka who was running towards this side...

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