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It is estimated that not many people would have expected such a hot scene before the game started, including those so-called senior football commentators. Their comments were all about how good the defense of the two teams was. The rhythm of the whole game would be very dull, and there might be a penalty shootout.

Before the game started, there were many people who held this view. When the commentators of both sides introduced the players of both sides, they were still discussing whether it would be a 0-0 draw, and then they also commented on the penalty kick ability of the players of both sides. It seemed that everyone had already determined that this was a dull battle.

Including the fans of both sides also thought that this was a melee before the game. They even planned to watch the 120-minute game on the spot. Even if it was 0-0, it was a kind of happiness for them.

But it is no wonder that some people think so. After all, Chelsea's strangling tactics in the Premier League really made many people feel scared. It is indeed a bit unrealistic to say that they would take the initiative to provoke a war. Even if Mourinho would choose to take risks in the game, he seemed more cautious than others.

Even Wenger and Ferguson predicted before the game that there would not be too many goals in this game.

Even many bookmakers have set the odds of a draw within 90 minutes very low. In the eyes of these professionals, such a Champions League final will definitely not be a thrilling peak confrontation.

More often than not, the two teams are comparing who has fewer mistakes and who makes fewer mistakes on the court.

This may be a common problem in the world competitions in recent years. No one and no team dares to take risks in the finals, let alone a thrilling performance. Honor is sometimes more important than anything else.

In front of the Champions League trophy, it is estimated that any performance is not as good as the final podium, just like the Portuguese in the previous European Cup died under the high-altitude bombing of the Greeks because of their gorgeous performance.

Countless facts have proved this point. Teams that want to play beautifully have died thoroughly.

Not to mention Ancelotti's side. Although AC Milan's offense is good, in key games, they choose to stabilize their position first, and then gradually advance, just like they did in the same city confrontation with Inter Milan. They will not easily choose to rush forward.

The quarterfinals were all on thin ice, so you still expect these two teams to suddenly come to their senses in the final?

But the reality is full of such surprises. This game shocked everyone. The dull battle did not appear, but was replaced by an extremely hot offensive scene in 70 minutes.

The players of both sides have been accelerating the rhythm of the game since the first half, as if they had no intention of slowing down at all, and the goals have appeared one after another, and each one is more exciting than the other.

Three goals in 45 minutes, it is estimated that such a goal efficiency makes many teams that rely on offense as their life a little ashamed. This is a decisive battle, or Chelsea and AC Milan, but goals are endless.

This situation soared to a terrifying level in the second half. After AC Milan equalized the score, the players of both sides seemed to have gone all out to score again before their opponents. These two teams, which are regarded as representatives of the steel defense line, ignited everyone's passion with their offensive beacon.

Now the fans sitting in the stands are absolutely enjoying every confrontation on the court like crazy.

Ups and downs, wonderful, perhaps only these words can be used to describe the intensity of the current game.

Mentality determines everything, this sentence is also applicable to the football field. Now the mentality of the players on both sides is completely in an excited state. Mourinho and Ancelotti can only warn the players to be calm. Even they themselves know that at this time, don't try to control them.

This is a moment that requires letting the players play freely. Even Mourinho, who has always emphasized discipline, chose to shut up at this moment. He can see the feeling of anger in his players' eyes, so let these beasts destroy the opponent, and don't deliberately restrict them.

In addition to telling Duff to help Ferreira in defense when attacking, Mourinho also reminded Makelele to pay attention to the opponent's breakthrough on the right, especially the vertical cooperation between Seedorf and Kaka. The two guys have begun to frequently rush forward from the wing.

Don't make the same mistake twice. Mourinho did not replace Ferreira. He just believed that his defense could still withstand the test of the opponent. Even if someone else was replaced, facing the sprint of Kaka and Seedorf, no one could guarantee that there would be no problems.

If this is the case, it is better to trust your players, pay attention to assisting defense, and pay attention to protection. This way of resolving the crisis is obviously easier than simply changing players. Since the opponent chooses to pursue and attack on this side, it is better to completely tie up the opponent's offensive players on this side.

Although Sacchi and Lineker and others in the commentary booth said, "The right side of Ferreira's defense has obviously become the biggest loophole in Chelsea's defense when facing the impact of Kaka and Seedorf. If it cannot be made up in time, then Chelsea must have a very bad ending."

But Mourinho just doesn't believe this evil. Since you dare to attack my side like this, then okay, let me start with your Cafu. The game has been going on for almost 70 minutes. When facing Robben, the famous Brazilian iron lung did not have the calmness at the beginning.

Cut in from this side! Mourinho didn't shout at Lin Yi loudly, but a simple gesture from him made Lin Yi understand what he should do. The fact that the opponent equalized the score had already made this kid angry, so he was waiting for a suitable opportunity to kill the opponent.

Sprint! When Seedorf and Kaka desperately attacked Ferreira's side, Robben and Lin Yi's offensive focus also began to tilt towards Cafu's side. If Robben's attack on Cafu was already accustomed, then with Lin Yi cruising behind him, he immediately felt the pressure.

Just like the previous attack, although Kaka's breakthrough once again shook off Ferreira's defense, when Makelele, who came up to defend, used a tackle to resolve the threat in the defense, and then Ferreira's long pass found Lampard who was wandering in the middle, and that guy's pass was also very fast.

Pirlo wanted to interfere with Lampard, but the strong Lampard didn't give him the chance, and he didn't plan to break through with the ball. After stopping the ball, he kicked it to the side. Robben, who was waiting on the side, rushed towards Cafu after receiving the ball.

Cafu lowered his center of gravity and waited for Robben's attack. It is estimated that the Brazilian has become accustomed to such attacks from his opponents. In the first 70 minutes of the game, he had to face such scenes more than once. Now it was just another time. He was almost numb by the Dutchman's sprint.

This time was no exception. While dribbling the ball at high speed, Robben didn't let Cafu keep an eye on his forward route. He took a very big step and seemed to want to choose to cut in directly, but Cafu got stuck before him, but the Dutchman's change of direction speed once again prevailed.

He did not choose to cut inside, but had already prepared to cross the ball from the bottom. This time he just wanted to use his speed to get rid of Cafu. The Brazilian could only watch Robben rushing out from his side with a helpless look on his face. He couldn't even reach out to grab the opponent.

However, Nesta's defensive speed in the middle was unprecedentedly fast. He may have expected that Cafu could not handle the opponent, so he had already taken a step ahead and killed Robben before he approached the bottom line. It is estimated that Robben did not expect the opponent's defensive speed to be so fast at this moment.

But Robben did not choose to force a breakthrough this time. After being blocked by Nesta's route to cross the ball from the bottom, he did not stop, and the football under his feet did not stop rolling. He almost used the arch of his left foot to pass a very low ball to the vicinity of the penalty area at the moment when the opponent rushed over.

This was an accurate pass, which was almost a replica of Lin Yi's second goal, because at this moment the kid appeared at the edge of the penalty area like a ghost again, but this time he did not choose to shoot, because there was a Gattuso following him like a shadow.

Now the AC Milan tough guy has learned his lesson. After being criticized by Ancelotti without naming him, Gattuso stuck to Lin Yi like a dog-skin plaster after the start of the second half. No matter where the kid went, he followed him closely.

Even when Lin Yi retreated to the arc of the center circle, Gattuso did not let him go. He did not want Lin Yi to slip away from him again. Although Ancelotti did not say anything clearly, Gattuso knew that the two goals lost in the first half were his mistakes, which allowed the kid to seize the opportunity to shoot.

This time, Gattuso did not let Lin Yi have the space to shoot directly facing the goal. Those reports before the game that the kid's shooting ability was average were all bullshit. Just from the kid's second goal, it can be seen that he is not bad at shooting, but he rarely shoots in the game!

Lin Yi did not kick the ball when Gattuso was chasing him so closely, and Cafu also came up from the flank at this time. It was not a wise choice to kick the ball now, but Lin Yi did not intend to stop. He could not shoot, but it did not mean that he could not threaten the goal.

Under the double attack from two people, Lin Yi did not stop at the edge of the penalty area. When facing Gattuso's leg-stretching interception, he made a very light lob pass with the back of his right foot. A gap that no one noticed was at the top of the arc of the penalty area, and no one was guarding it.

Lampard had already got there first without knowing when, and Pirlo could only chase him behind him at this time, but Lampard's right foot had already shot out with a strong low shot, and the ball slipped in front of Stam. At this time, only Dida, who had already flown into the air, could stop the ball.

After being depressed for nearly 70 minutes, the Brazilian goalkeeper finally found an opportunity to show his ability. His reaction speed was indeed fast. This time, when Lampard's powerful shot was heading for the back corner of the goal, Dida's early footsteps had already caught his shooting angle.

A beautiful diving save, Dida used his performance to win the cheers of Italian fans in the stands, but Ancelotti experienced a heart-pounding struggle on the sidelines. Lin Yi's brilliant pass just now really made him a little scared.

That damn kid didn't become a terminator this time, but his pass also made Ancelotti a little frightened. No one noticed how the kid saw the passing space in the middle. His lob almost made a gun mount for Lampard, so he could directly shoot the goal with his foot raised.

Although Gattuso and Cafu could keep an eye on Lin Yi's shooting angle, they couldn't prevent his pass. Gattuso really wanted to find something to tie up Lin Yi's feet. Damn, that damn kid is simply an eternal threat to AC Milan's defense!

Although Chelsea's attack was unsuccessful, Lampard's shot still sounded the alarm for the opponent, especially for AC Milan's current defense. They have given up part of their defensive thickness for the sake of attack. Ancelotti is obviously a little nervous now.

He doesn't want to see such a scene continue in front of his own penalty area, otherwise he can't guarantee that the opponent will suddenly break through Dida's ten fingers in a certain attack, just like just now. Letting the opponent shoot so freely is definitely a very dangerous signal.

In such a high-level confrontation, such a mistake may be fatal. Don't think that Lampard will waste such shooting opportunities continuously. This time he failed to shoot, but don't expect him to make the same mistake in the next shot. It's better not to have such a fluke mentality.

"Pay attention to defense, try to push the opponent out!" Ancelotti's roar on the sidelines was also the first time. With the last 20 minutes left in the game, he didn't want to be the chaser in the score again. He had to remind the players to concentrate and defend Lin Yi!

But Gattuso didn't know whether he could really stop the boy's rampage. Damn, this might be the most difficult opponent he had ever encountered in his life. Whether it was a fierce tackle or a violent body collision, the boy could get up from the grass every time.

Not only that, now Lin Yi's ferocity in the frontcourt is also increasing. Even if Gattuso has been interfering with him, the boy has no fear at all. Instead, every time he was knocked down on the grass by Gattuso, he would quickly get up and start a more fierce revenge.

Gattuso has been given a yellow card for stopping Lin Yi, and Pirlo was also given a yellow card warning by the referee for his defensive tackle. Of course, the culprit was also Lin Yi. Now Ancelotti really doesn't know what to do with this ghostly kid.

Although AC Milan's breakthrough from the right failed to knock Chelsea's goal, and Lampard's shot failed to pass Dida's ten fingers, the players of both sides are now in a fight. Kaka and Seedorf have been harassing Ferreira, while Lin Yi and Robben, the two beasts, have been staring at Cafu and charging.

Mourinho is playing a game of confrontation with Ancelotti. If you plan to use the attack from the wing to tear open my defense, then you have to bear such an impact. If you find a gap from my right, then I will find an offensive corridor from your right. Anyway, it's this time, no one can think well!

AC Milan went all out to attack, and their attack also provoked a fierce counterattack from Chelsea. Both sides skipped the transition in the midfield and directly looked for teammates cruising in the frontcourt, and then the attacking players began to intersperse the opponent's defense line at will.

Kaka, Seedorf and Shevchenko used large-scale interspersed running to find opportunities for cooperation, while Inzaghi, who was lying on the side, was waiting for the opportunity to grab a point in front of the goal. Most of Kaka and Seedorf's passes were to Shevchenko first, and then to create opportunities for Inzaghi.

This three-dimensional attack really made Terry and his team feel the pressure. In the 75th minute of the first half, Shevchenko's pass almost allowed Inzaghi to score again, but the shot of the king of the penalty area was blocked by Cech, who had fallen to the ground, with his toes before rolling into the net.

Carvalho's clearance was not far away. Seedorf made another fierce long shot from more than 20 meters away from the goal. However, this time Terry acted as a human shield. His defense made the shot bounce directly back to the midfield, and Chelsea's counterattack was also extremely sharp.

Before the cheers of AC Milan fans died down, Lampard relied on his strong body to grab the landing point in the confrontation with Pirlo. He jumped up and headed the ball to Lin Yi. Gattuso stretched his foot this time but failed to stop Lin Yi's flexible footsteps from passing by him.

Pass! Lin Yi passed the ball directly to Drogba. When Stam was closely guarded, Drogba failed to complete the turn, but the Ivorian did not stop the ball. He chose to knock it back directly.

This was a very fast return pass. Drogba's pass accurately found Lin Yi who was advancing at high speed. Although Gattuso was still sticking to him, this time Lin Yi had enough time to kick.

"Bang!" Lin Yi volleyed the ball in response to Drogba's pass. The dull sound came from the football. It can be heard that the boy's shot was full of strength and was absolutely powerful.

However, Dida's blocking and Nesta's clearance were both timely. Although Lin Yi's shot made Dida miss the ball, Drogba and Lampard, who were preparing to make up the shot, were not one step faster than Nesta.

Such stalemate scenes continued one after another. Mourinho and Ancelotti both stopped and watched on the sidelines. These two guys might be thinking about how to break the 2-2 deadlock.

When both sides are evenly matched and there is no way to break the deadlock, perhaps appropriate adjustments are the key to winning or losing, but now no one dares to take this risky step easily, and no one dares to break the balance.

Mourinho and Ancelotti are both waiting, waiting for the opponent to make a mistake, waiting for a new turning point on the field.

Or they are both waiting for the 2-2 score to be rewritten again. . .