Green Dragon

Chapter 212 The Battle After the Opening

"Hello, everyone..."

The UEFA Champions League final was simultaneously broadcast live by media from nearly 200 countries and regions around the world. Of course, the world's largest sports subscription channel-British Sky TV is indispensable.

As the ace commentator of Sky TV, former Arsenal star Alan Smith has also started his most important commentary of the season.

"Sir Ferguson's performance this season has been amazing enough. Before the season, I am afraid that few people would have thought that his Manchester United could win the league championship. You know, just last summer, due to Manchester United's poor signings in the transfer market, the players The core of the team, Wayne Rooney, blatantly criticized Manchester United for their lack of ambition to compete for the championship, and therefore refused to renew the contract. Sir Alex even shed tears of disappointment for this..."

"You're right, but that's what makes Sir Alex Ferguson great,"

Partnering with him is the old guy who was officially selected by the Premier League as the best commentator of the decade-Martin Taylor:

"His Manchester United always seemed to be like that, when clubs all over the world were spending a lot of money on people, he would take his time and put together a squad that didn't look strong, and then staggered. But at the end of the season, you will be surprised to find out, why are they the champion again?"

"About the Premier League champion Manchester United, our audience is very familiar with it, and Ajax, the dark horse, I am afraid no one will feel unfamiliar..."

Alan Smith smiled and turned the conversation to another team:
"Their coach is the great Dutchman - Marco van Basten. This team has performed miracles many times in the past two years. They defeated Liverpool at Anfield, let Milan out, and let the Bernabeu do it for them. They sent applause, leaving Barcelona and Messi hopeless...

In all fairness, the Dutchman's tactics are not too innovative, but it is the most suitable choice for Ajax.His team has many talented young people: the talented Uruguayan ghost Suarez, the Danish golden boy Eriksson, the Belgian defense twins Vertonghen and Alderweireld, the Dutch native rookie Sime De Jong, Cameroon midfielder En Nuo, and the Chinese captain Long Shute who must not be ignored. "
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Long Special, who was named by the England commentator, is now standing on the middle circle of Wembley Stadium.

Ajax's lineup is more and more inclined to 4231, and his position is always rotated between the two roles of defensive midfielder and offensive midfielder.

There is only Suarez in the Indian striker, and the Uruguayan is now stepping on the football.

Opposite them, Manchester United striker "Little Pea" Hernandez was kneeling on his knees, pointing to the sky, devoutly doing pre-match prayers.

Long Shute suddenly thought about it, if Van Basten was so devout to God, wouldn't God not play tricks on him?
The referee Kassai from Hungary is probably the youngest referee that Long Shute has ever seen. He is not yet 36 years old. Giggs in the Manchester United team is two years older than him...

Perhaps because he was too young, Kassai, like many players, had a tense face without a smile. He kept raising his arms to observe his watch, and communicated with his referee team members through the headset.

When the music became quieter and finally disappeared behind the noise of the fans, Kassai finally put the whistle in his mouth and blew it hard.

"drop!"
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Suarez knocked the ball to Longster, who then passed it back diagonally to Eriksson, and Ajax officially kicked off.

CCTV commentator Duan Yixuan, who was commenting on the spot in the media box, immediately opened his submachine gun:
"CCTV, CCTV, audience friends, you are watching the final of the UEFA Champions League in the 2010-11 season! The referee blows the whistle, and the game officially begins!"

"The first kick-off was Ajax, they were wearing white away jerseys, they looked very energetic, they attacked from the left to the right of the screen, Manchester United wore red home jerseys, the managers of both sides were Van Basten and Ferguson, Zhang Zhi, what do you think of this game?"

Zhang Lu, who was the guest, answered slowly:

"The tactical styles of Manchester United and Ajax have some similarities. For example, they both emphasize defensive counterattacks, but Manchester United pays more attention to the use of the two wings, while Ajax relies more on the rapid advancement of the midfield. Both sides They have their own characteristics, and whether they can maximize their strengths and make up for their weaknesses will determine the outcome of this game."

Duan Yixuan glanced at the list of both parties, and asked with some doubts:
"There is one thing I am a little confused about. Why didn't Ferguson bring the main striker Berbatov? You know, in this season's Premier League, Brother Xiaosha is the league's golden boot with the most goals!"

Zhang Lu also showed a puzzled look:
"If Xiaopea is allowed to start, we hope to use his speed and sense of smell in front of the goal to attack Ajax's defense. We can understand this, but a healthy golden boot... should at least be placed on the bench for backup Ah, with Ferguson's sophistication, he must have his own considerations, maybe there are some unknown stories in the Manchester United team, hehe..."

Bulgarian sharp striker Berbatov was not selected for the final list. This is a puzzling thing. Some people say that it is due to tactical discord, but which striker who has a tactical discord with the head coach can be reused throughout the season , Until the league golden boot?
You know, in the Premier League in the 2010-11 season, Berbatov scored a hat-trick in the double red meeting between Manchester United and Liverpool, which not only destroyed the delusion of the Red Army soldiers and the Red Devils, but also completely conquered Old Trafford German audience, he is by no means a dispensable player in the minds of Manchester United fans.

Some people also say that Berbataba is still unwilling to sign a new contract with Manchester United. The club hopes to let him calm down, but how confident is Manchester United to throw such a Premier League golden boot in the stands?

But for whatever reason, Ferguson did not bring Berbatov, he enabled the Mexican Pea, with a touch of adventure and gambling.

Rooney's position is still retreating backwards. The well-deserved core of Manchester United needs to use more running back and forth to undertake the most tasks.

In the Ajax team, there is also such a player, but Long Shute's role on the defensive end is much greater than that of Lu Xiaopang.

As Zhang Lu said, both Manchester United and Ajax are teams that like to press and play fast. Unless they are facing an opponent like Barcelona, ​​they will rarely adopt passive bus tactics...

In the eyes of Manchester United, Ajax is not worthy of lowering their status, and in the eyes of Ajax, Manchester United's control of the scene is far from the level of Barcelona.

So although this is a final, the tactics of both sides turned out to be a strong attack!

"In just five or six minutes, the two teams have attacked each other three times! There was no temptation at all, it was a fierce attack with real knives and guns! At least the audience who stayed up late watching the game don't have to worry about the excitement of the game. It's not going to be a dull defensive game!"

Duan Yixuan repeatedly praised the offensive football in which you come and go:
"Ajax once again defended against Manchester United's attack. Their counterattack was very fast. After Long Shute intercepted, he directly passed a long pass behind Manchester United, Suarez!"

He suddenly raised his voice, but had to lower it back:

"Oh, Van der Sar chose to attack very alertly, Suarez was only close to being able to single-handedly!"

Zhang Lu, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke:

"Judging from the opening less than 10 minutes, the players on both sides fought fiercely. Ajax controlled the midfield very well, while Manchester United's two wings did not play much role. After all, Kyrgyzstan Gus is old and it is difficult to compete with Ajax's youngsters in terms of speed..."

"Taking advantage of Manchester United's kick-off, let's take a look at the starting lineups of both sides."

After taking a breath, Duan Yixuan finally remembered that he still had one unfinished job.

He opened the folder and found the printed paper with the lists of both parties:

"For Manchester United, the goalkeeper is the old Dutch goalkeeper Van der Sar..."

He had just pronounced a name, and he keenly felt that the atmosphere in the entire stadium suddenly changed.

He hurriedly raised his head, only to see Van der Sar kick the football across the pitch!
The football has drawn an arc over Wembley Stadium!
Long Shute watched the ball fly over his head, but there was no way to stop it!

Unless you can jump ten meters high!
Most of the Ajax players did not return to their defense zone because of the counterattack just now. Van der Sar's lightning long pass directly penetrated their defense line!
Van Basten opened his mouth wide.

He saw a red figure coming out from between Vertonghen and Oleg!

Then, facing the falling football, the figure turned slightly sideways, and stretched out its right foot while galloping!
Vertonghen, who had just turned around, only saw the white number on the back of the red jersey:
14!

Chicharito!

Stegrunberg waved his hands, but failed to block the shot from Little Pea!

In the 8th minute of the opening, Manchester United 1-0!

Goal scorer, Mexico's pea shooter, Hernandez!

(End of this chapter)