Manchester United legend

Chapter 224 Casillas

Manchester United vs Real Madrid, Jost scored an own goal.After Real Madrid's goal, the formation shrank slightly, and Manchester United immediately launched more offensives.

In the 22nd minute, Giggs took the ball from the left side of the backcourt and dribbled the ball all the way to change directions continuously, heading towards Real Madrid's backcourt at high speed.

Giggs got rid of the siege and interception of 4 Real Madrid players in a row. After killing the center circle, he was given to Cole who was pulled to the left sideline in time. Cole was already facing Campo one-on-one at this time.

Cole reached the corner of the penalty area and made a cross. He had already seen that his partner York was unmarked at the back point.

Two minutes later, Giggs made another cross from almost the same position. This time, Real Madrid's Karanka used his feet to get the ball before York. York and Jost, who were ambushing behind him, could only watch the ball fly out of the baseline after being refracted.

Manchester United soon made a comeback again, this time still choosing the breakthrough on the left side. In the 26th minute, Manchester United played an exquisite cooperation on the left side. Beckham played a high ball from the left side and passed it to Irwin who was pulled to the sideline. Irwin headed the ball to Giggs outside the corner of the penalty area.

At this moment, Giggs used his left foot to pad back like an artist, and without even looking, he accurately padd the ball to Scholes behind him.

Scholes next to the arc of the penalty area is also wonderful. He keeps the ball without delay, and he kicks straight into Real Madrid's penalty area without the slightest sloppy.

This through pass instantly pierced through the fence built by the 3 defenders in the Real Madrid penalty area, and the ball came to the deadliest heart position.

Years of cooperation made Beckham understand. He started from outside the penalty area early and accelerated all the way. At that moment, it can be said that "the ball arrived". Beckham, who rushed into the penalty area at high speed, passed through the three defenders in the penalty area of ​​Real Madrid.

At this time, Beckham faced Casillas on the left side of the small penalty area and shot straight away.

It's a pity that the angle he can choose is too small, and Beckham uses his left foot, and the shot is too straight, which is unfortunately blocked by the opponent.

If this cooperation can score a goal, it is simply a masterpiece!
In the 29th minute, Manchester United once again opened a gap on the left side. Jost passed from the front to Irwin, who was on the wide side. Irwin made a strong low ball straight into the penalty area. Cole turned his back on the line of the penalty area and used a heel to turn the ball horizontally.

The Spanish international was only 19 years old that year, but he calmly saved like a god, killing Manchester United's hope of scoring again.

One minute later, Manchester United once again made a high pass from outside the penalty area on the left. Yorke in the penalty area leaned back and headed the goal, but Casillas fell to the ground and saved it. In the 1th minute, Manchester United made a corner kick.
Karanka, who obviously intended to handball in the penalty area, escaped punishment. The protests of Cole and Beckham were ignored, and Real Madrid escaped!
In the 44th minute, Keane made a strong long-range shot from outside the Real Madrid penalty area. After being blocked by the Real Madrid defender, Giggs volleyed from the penalty area line, but it was a pity that he hit the ball high.

Before the end of the first half, United attacked fiercely after being scored, but despite the crumbling gate, this opponent was difficult to break.

Although Real Madrid's conservatism allowed Manchester United's offensive power to be vented, it is a pity that Manchester United's offense did not achieve the desired effect.Judging from the entire first half, Manchester United was indeed the dominant side. Manchester United also got a lot of shooting opportunities, but unfortunately every time they missed a thousand miles. Facing the opponent's gate and an immature goalkeeper, Manchester United's attackers just couldn't open the gate of Real Madrid!
Manchester United fell behind 0 to 1 at halftime, and the Red Devils players returned to the lounge aggrieved.

Ferguson suppressed his emotions and made a new analysis and arrangement of the offensive organization - after all, the opponent's 352 or 532 formation really caught Manchester United by surprise.

Ferguson said: "We are not the passive side. Although we are in a severe situation and the score is behind, it is not a big deal. We have more reversal experience in this stadium. The key to the second half is to break through the opponent's dense defense."

Regarding the tactical arrangement in the second half, Ferguson pointed out, "Now we need to be more aggressive and adopt some more risky tactics. Push the defense forward as much as possible. The forwards need to stay in the opponent's penalty area more, while Scholes and Keane need to attack more actively. Don't forget that they are afraid of our bodies. This is where our advantage lies."

At the beginning of the second half, Manchester United replaced Irwin, and Ferguson put Sylvester on the field-this substitution was later proved to be wrong. Ferguson should have trusted Philip Neville more than the Frenchman who has repeatedly made mistakes.

Real Madrid did not make substitutions, but they unexpectedly changed their tactics of defending and counterattacking. Instead, they actively competed with Manchester United for the ball and actively used offense to relieve the pressure on the defense.

It has to be said that their strategy succeeded. The Manchester United players obviously did not expect it, so they seemed passive at the beginning, and did not have enough advantages to firmly suppress their opponents. Real Madrid had 5 shots in the first 3 minutes. Savio's long-range shot from outside the penalty area was blocked. Carlos challenged Gary Neville consecutively. In addition to forcing a corner kick, Real Madrid also had a very threatening long-range shot.

Manchester United's offense seemed a bit disorganized, with smooth passes being replaced by overly anxious through attempts of dangerous balls, and the high ball tactics from outside the penalty area did not actually threaten the tight defense of Real Madrid, only a long-range shot by Scholes caused a little confusion.

In the 48th minute, Manchester United got a free kick on the right side of the midfield, and the whole team almost flocked to the opponent's penalty area to compete for a header.

Beckham's free kick took a sharp turn and crossed a super long distance from high altitude to the Real Madrid penalty area. Unfortunately, none of the five Manchester United players in the penalty area could compete for the spot.

After the ball was shot by Casillas, it reached the left baseline. Sylvester got the ball near the left baseline and passed it into the penalty area again.

(End of this chapter)