Super Marshal

The first half of the game is finally over.

As soon as the Manchester United players returned to the dressing room, everyone sat in front of the closet, breathing heavily.

The score was still zero to zero. They withstood Manchester City's offensive at the last moment, but the price they paid was also obvious, that is, their physical energy consumption was very high. It can even be said that the halftime whistle saved them. .

If the referee didn't blow the whistle in time, I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to leave the stadium soon.

That damn Manchester City was really terrifying. Their offensive was like a stormy wave crashing on the shore, one wave after another. Especially in the last ten minutes of the first half, they simply suppressed Manchester United within a thirty-meter area. .

Sometimes when I think about it, it’s really quite despairing.

Just when a pessimistic atmosphere filled the locker room, Ferguson suddenly pushed open the locker door from the outside.

The sound startled everyone in the locker room, startled them, and looked up.

I saw the head coach walking in angrily, his eyes scanning everyone like lightning.

"What did I say? Do you remember what I said before the game?" Ferguson shouted angrily.

Everyone present did not dare to reply, but after thinking about it for a while, Ferguson's words of advice before the game came to mind.

"I said, you can't retreat no matter what. You have to hold up in the frontcourt, hold up in the midfield, and never retreat. But the result? We didn't exert any force in the opponent's half for at least half of the first half, and at least ten What does it mean to shrink into our thirty-meter area for a few minutes? Are you still listening to me?"

In anger, the head coach used a hair dryer. All the players in the locker room were the first to bear the brunt and did not dare to deal with it.

They asked themselves that Ferguson had indeed thought through the game strategies of Gao Han and Manchester City very thoroughly before the game, and there was even no problem with the response strategies. The real problem was that he simply couldn't do what he wanted during the game.

Manchester City's players are very skilled in running and passing. Sometimes the ball is clearly on the left, and Manchester United also organizes defense on the left, but they will suddenly make a move and move the ball to the right. At this time, Manchester United's defense can't retreat even if it doesn't want to.

What's more, if the players are in good physical condition, everything is still possible. However, as the game progresses, the physical energy consumption of Manchester United players is obviously greater than that of Manchester City. It is difficult to complete the high-intensity pressing and coverage before the game. .

How could Ferguson not know about the embarrassing dilemma faced by the players?

Being completely at a disadvantage in terms of possession of the ball, the defensive pressure will naturally be great, which is natural.

But now Manchester United's problem is that the team's three lines have shrunk too far. They have basically given up the entire midline area, and even the area from the midline to the 30-meter area on their own side, to Manchester City. Not to mention losing the initiative, it is simply He even lost the chance to defend and counterattack, which was the most unacceptable thing for him.

There are many reasons for this situation, including players' physical exertion, and players who are not resolute in the implementation of techniques and tactics, and have different judgments on the situation on the field, so he has to take the lead, give them a hammer, and then stuff them. Sweet dates.

After scolding the players, Ferguson's face softened slightly, and he breathed heavily before continuing.

"Manchester City's performance in the first half was indeed better than ours. It was not easy for us to keep the goal, but if we continue to play like we did in the first half, it will be a nightmare for us in the second half. Gao Han and His team wasn't going to give us the same chance again, so we had to make adjustments in the second half."

Ferguson's words to ease the atmosphere made everyone in the locker room relieved, but also secretly alert.

"First of all, in terms of ball control, we must strengthen ourselves and can no longer let the opponent control the ball. We always lost the ball too easily in the first half, which would make us die miserably, so in the second half we must dare to follow Opponents fight for the ball.”

"This requires the joint efforts of every player, especially the two full-backs. You were both substandard in the first half. The pressure on defending Cristiano Ronaldo and Sanchez is indeed not small, but I believe you have enough strength. In addition to defending, I can also support my teammates on the offensive end.”

In Ferguson's tactics, the two full-backs also play a great role on the offensive end. Gary Neville has been an important part of the right-side offense over the years. The left-side has been weak for many years, but after Leighton Baines joined Later, it also became an important offensive method.

But in this game, whether it was caution or too much defensive pressure, the two wings were not resolute in their offensive investment, and it could even be said that they did nothing.

"In addition, our midfielder must press out and not let the opponent easily control the ball in our 30-meter area. Tevez and Park Ji-sung must return to defense in time, attack Manchester City's midfielder front and back, and steal the ball as soon as possible. Come down, with Rooney as the core in the counterattack, Tevez and Park Ji-sung must decisively fight guerrillas, look for opportunities, and create threats."

When Ferguson said this, his expression became extremely serious again.

"Remember, guys, this is a League Cup final and our opponent is Gao Han and his Manchester City."

"What we are competing for now is not just a championship trophy, not just defending the title, but more importantly, a legend that can be recorded in history for all of us."

"Beating Gao Han is more honorable than winning the Champions League!"

Ferguson's last words shocked all the players present physically and mentally.

Gao Han, this is a person who is absolutely admirable in European professional football. It has been almost ten years since his debut and he has not lost a single defeat.

Some people say that he is a living legend and cannot lose, while others say that he will lose sooner or later, maybe in the next game.

But in the European professional football circle, in addition to admiration and admiration for Gao Han, it is more of a challenge.

Everyone hopes that they can be the lucky one to end the legendary history of Gaohan.

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When Ferguson was scolding the players in the Manchester United locker room and arranging adjustments for the second half, Gao Han was also in the Manchester City locker room summarizing the performance of the first half and adjusting the offensive tactics for the second half.

"We performed very well in the first half. We did a good job controlling the ball. The offensive end also put enough pressure on Manchester United. We even almost scored a few times. This is very good. We must continue to maintain it in the second half."

With the absolute advantage in possession of the ball, Gao Han's main consideration was how to break Manchester United's goal.

"On the two wings, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sanchez must continue to put pressure on Gary Neville and Leighton Baines. Don't let them easily have the opportunity to take the ball and plan the attack. It is best to keep them in the back line. superior."

"Our midfielder must continue to put pressure on Manchester United and dare to take and control the ball. Once Manchester United retreats..."

Gao Han drew a diagram of Manchester United's formation when they retreated on the tactical board beside him.

"David Silva, Kaká and Modric, you must dare to take the ball in the opponent's defensive formation, move more into the gaps between the opponent's defense lines, and try to pull the opponent's defensive players away. Come out and create a defensive gap.”

"Don't worry about losing the ball. If you lose the ball, you can counterattack as soon as possible. Xavi Alonso and other teammates will be behind you to protect you in time. So you have to be decisive when taking the ball and attack when you have the opportunity. Don't hesitate. "

"According to our data analysis in the first half, Manchester United's defensive counterattack was a bit unsteady, with unstable ball control and low passing accuracy. Therefore, we need to increase pressure with the ball. Once the ball is lost, we must press decisively. Also, Manchester United's attack mainly falls on Rooney. In the second half, we must pay attention to Tevez, this beast is not simple."

Tevez is a well-known beast, with a very strong fighting spirit and a perfect match for the Red Devils spirit of Manchester United. Some even say that he is the kind of player who was born to live for Manchester United, but in this game he has to go forward to support Rooney. , and they have to retreat to support the midfielder. The game task is also very heavy.

But for a player of his level, it would be dangerous if he catches a flaw.

"Okay, everyone, listen to me."

Gao Han clapped vigorously, attracting the attention of all the players.

"There are still 45 minutes left in this final. We played very well in the first half and we must continue to do so in the second half. I believe that as long as we display our strength, we will be able to break Manchester United's goal."

"Finally, I would like to remind everyone once again that no matter how tenacious Manchester United is in the second half, we must remain patient and stick to our own style of play and rhythm. I believe that as long as we do this, a breakthrough through Manchester United's defense will definitely appear in front of us. , and in the end, we will be on the podium at Wembley Stadium.”

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I don’t know if Gao Han’s last encouragement worked. In the second half, after changing sides and fighting again, Manchester City decisively stepped up their offensive.

As soon as the game started, Manchester City organized an attack. Kaka received the ball with his back from the front of the penalty area and passed it to David Silva. The Spaniard ripped open Manchester United's goal with a scalpel-like through ball. In defense, after Cristiano Ronaldo got rid of Gary Neville, he entered the penalty area and pushed with his right foot.

Van der Sar was very steady and flew to save the ball.

But Pepe's clearance did not fly far, and the ball still fell at the feet of Manchester City. After Mascherano got the ball, he passed it forward to Modric. After the latter turned around and got rid of it, he took two steps and scored. The ball went to the right, and Sanchez followed up with a volley, but the ball hit Leighton Bynes who was returning to defense and went out of the baseline for a corner kick.

Modric took the corner kick. Under the pressure of Manchester City players, Ferdinand made a clearance but not far away. However, Xabi Alonso's long shot from the front of the penalty area was blocked by a Manchester United player in the penalty area. Can create threats.

In less than two minutes at the beginning of the second half, Manchester City launched a fierce offensive, which made Manchester United somewhat exhausted and made the fans in the stands of Wembley Stadium scream again and again.

After the offensive at the beginning, Manchester City did not give up, but pursued the victory.

Three minutes later, it was David Silva's pass again. Benzema's shot from the front of the penalty area hit Pepe. But when Kaká was about to pick it up and hit again, Van der Sar flew up and fought hard to save it. , once again resolved the crisis.

In the fifty-fourth minute, Manchester City launched another offensive.

Mascherano pulled the ball to the right and passed it directly to Modric.

The Croatian midfielder dribbled the ball forward along the right. When facing the defense of Leighton Baines, Sanchez passed the ball behind him. Sanchez successfully reversed the offside. After getting rid of Pepe, he received the ball and entered the penalty area. Foot volley.

However, the shot failed to hit the angle, and Van der Sar blocked the ball very well and saved the ball in time.

Although they still failed to score a goal, Manchester City's surging offensive still put huge pressure on Manchester United, especially Ferguson, who was standing on the sidelines with a worried look on his face.