There is a dream called football

Manchester United's opponent in the FA Cup final is cup king Liverpool, and Manchester United is very used to this.

Liverpool's performance in the league has been really mediocre in recent years, but its results in cup competitions have always been particularly good, and Benitez's reputation as the king of cup competitions has become more and more famous.

After several seasons of slowly buying players to replenish their lineup, Liverpool is actually getting stronger and stronger at this time. Among other things, the golden boy Torres on the forward line is one of the best forwards in today's football.

This is also Benitez's most proud acquisition in recent years. The Spanish Eagle is already the strongest leg on Liverpool's offensive line.

Benitez also said before the game that Liverpool was the more advantageous side.

"This is the only honor Liverpool can compete for this season, and I think we will go all out."

Before the game, public opinion was more optimistic about Liverpool's side. The reason is self-evident, that is, Benitez's cup record is indeed too strong.

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Wembley Stadium.

The venue for the FA Cup final, it is also the mecca of English football and the national team's games are also held here.

Martin Taylor once again teams up with Alan Smith to commentate on this match.

"Let me introduce some of the Liverpool starters."

"Goalkeeper Reina."

"Defense, Riise, Carragher, Hyypia, Aveiroa."

"The single holding midfielder in the midfield is Mascherano, the two wingers are Kewell and Babel, and the attacking midfielder is Gerrard."

"The two forwards are Kuyt and Torres."

"Liverpool has sent out all the strongest players they have. Benitez has nothing to keep. An FA Cup championship will make Liverpool's record this season look much better."

Manchester United's starting lineup is still the strongest. Although Manchester United still has the Champions League final to play, it seems that Ferguson is not conservative at all.

After the game started, the two sides didn't test at all, but went straight to the topic. The meeting between the two teams in the Premier League is called the Double Red Club. It is the biggest highlight of the Premier League every season. And this season, both teams are at their home stadium.

Overthrown the opponent, and coincidentally the FA Cup final was held at a third-party venue.

Gerrard went straight into the penalty area, and Torres took the ball. At this time, Torres could be said to be the best Torres, and he was not the Toni who was a bit soft later. He took the ball in the penalty area and dunked Ferdinand before decisively hitting the goalkeeper's reverse corner.

But the angle of the shot was not wide enough, and Van der Sar side-swiped the ball down.

This is Liverpool's first shot of the game, and it is also the first shot of both teams. It seems that there will be a lot of shots from both sides in this game.

Soon, Gerrard found a good opportunity in front of the penalty area. From a distance of about 25 meters, Gerrard hit the goal with a heavy shot.

There was a roar in the audience. Looking at the slow motion, the ball was only half a meter away from the goal. At such a long range, what does such a small distance mean? Fans all know it in their hearts.

After the opening, Liverpool was indeed stronger, and the King of Cups is by no means in vain. However, Manchester United did not give their opponents a real chance to score goals. For example, Manchester United gave very little to the shots in the penalty area, and they were basically able to control them.

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Manchester United is mainly looking for opportunities to counterattack. Ronaldo's header in the penalty area is a very good opportunity.

The second was a shot that Rooney missed.

Both sides know very well that this is not a good thing for the game. Because of the understanding, they both lack passion. Both sides know the opponent's ability very well. In this kind of game, whoever loses the ball first will lose the initiative in the game.

The first half ended 0-0.

In the second half, both sides played more conservatively. As time went by, fans were already preparing for overtime or even a penalty shootout.

"This is probably going to be a game that goes into overtime." Martin Taylor laughed.

"It seems very possible."

Just when the game went into the 80th minute, Manchester United got a chance that was enough to kill the game. Li Qiao got the ball in the frontcourt and passed Riise. At this time, Liverpool's center back Hyypia had a brain short-circuit, and he filled in

It was a little slow, and just like that, Liverpool's defense rarely had a ten-meter gap.

This is basically a God-sent opportunity.

Li Qiao quickly dribbled the ball forward, but Hyypia's speed was very slow. Li Qiao made a single shot. During the PK against Reina, Li Qiao didn't think about anyone. He only had the goal in his mind at this time.

Although he has experienced many battles, Li Qiao is still a little nervous at this time.

Pushing the far corner with the arch of the foot is the safest way to shoot. After the ball went out, Li Qiao sat on the ground and watched the ball slowly roll out of the baseline.

Ferguson smiled bitterly.

The goal was not scored.

Li Qiao also looked regretful.

"China Joe missed his chance to kill the game."

Smith said: "There is no problem with pushing the ball, but if the angle is not grasped well, it is just a little bit missed."

"This should be said to be Manchester United's best chance in this game."

"That's right."

After that, neither side created any better opportunities, and the FA Cup double-red match had to enter overtime.

"The strength gap between the two sides is not that big, and Liverpool is really good at playing in cup competitions. They did very well offensively and defensively today, and Manchester United didn't have many goals."

Alan said: "I think the final outcome of this game may depend on a lucky ball, it depends on who has better luck."

"I see it that way too."

But with the decline in physical fitness, the offensive firepower of both sides has also declined, especially Manchester United. With so many games recently, the physical condition of the players is already very bad.

Ferguson waved to Queiroz.

"We have to prepare for the penalty shootout."

"Maybe it will be the final victory."

"It's very difficult. The physical problem is very serious. I don't think it's possible."

Benitez also sees it this way, because he cannot play fast breaks after his physical fitness declines, and long passes and lobs have no good effect against Manchester United, so he does not replace Crouch, but uses Benayoun.

Replaced Kewell.

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After two minutes of stoppage time, the referee blew the final whistle of the game, and both sides had to decide the final champion in a penalty shootout.

This is the first time Manchester United has faced a penalty shootout in recent seasons. At least Ronaldo and Rooney have never participated in a penalty shootout.

And Ferguson also understood that the technical requirements for penalty kicks are secondary, and the key lies in mentality.

In this regard, the two sides can be said to be similar. Liverpool is also a well-experienced team, while Manchester United is the most successful British club in the Premier League era.

Ferguson took a small notebook and wrote the first name Li Qiao in it.

Then there is Ronaldo.

He didn't write the next one, but skipped directly to the last one, which was Scholes' finale.

Then Ferguson added two names, Rooney and Giggs.