Messi was so scared that he cried when he maxed out his header talent at the start of the game

When you have used all means and tried all kinds of tactics.

Even when you are leading by 3 goals 10 minutes before the end of the game, you still cannot win.

It is hard not to doubt life and suspect the existence of some kind of curse.

After being taught a lesson by Manchester City in the FA Cup, Liverpool has successfully become the first team to believe in the "curse".

So.

In this game, Benítez did not even make any personnel and tactical adjustments.

It is still the same starting lineup as the last time the two teams played against each other.

Goalkeeper: Reina!

Defenders: Riise, Agger, Carragher, Finnan!

Midfielder: Alonso, Sissoko double defensive midfielder with attacking midfielder Gerrard!

Three forwards: Fowler, Crouch, Kuyt!

Standard midfield triangle 4-3-3.

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The game started on time at 5:30 local time in Manchester.

Although Benitez had already "give up" a little bit in his heart, Liverpool's players were still very motivated.

Less than one minute into the game.

Liverpool, who took the lead in attacking, aggressively used a three-forward forward tactic to kick off the game.

Gerrard made a high kick in the middle of the backcourt.

He sent the ball to Crouch who ran to the frontcourt.

Crouch headed the ball.

Robbie Fowler tried a long shot in the air before the Manchester City players approached him.

James narrowly held the ball in his arms.

The Blue Moon fans at the Etihad Stadium exclaimed, they didn't expect the team to almost lose the ball at the start.

However, Liverpool, who missed the opportunity, was also hit by a beautiful counterattack by Manchester City.

James kicked a fast long goal kick.

The ball flew straight to the center circle.

Su Fei was in a confrontation with Alonso, and then he turned his back and did a Marseille turn, dribbling past Alonso and pulling away.

Liverpool's defense was not fast enough.

In other words.

Su Fei's unloading and turning past the opponent was too smooth, and Liverpool players did not have time to make up for the defense.

Su Fei dribbled the ball to the heart of Liverpool.

Cassano passed the ball diagonally to the right.

Barry boy shot a step in the penalty area.

It was just a hair's breadth.

The football flew over the crossbar of the goal.

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24th minute.

Gerrard dribbled the ball in the middle.

Attracting defense.

Then, after being sandwiched by Manchester City's backcourt defense, he passed the ball to Dirk Kuyt on the right.

This long pass was a great choice.

Kuyt, who received the ball, was able to push the ball forward further, deep into the right side of Manchester City's slightly empty penalty area.

Here.

Kuyt kicked the ball decisively.

"Little Giant" Crouch relied on his height advantage to overpower Cannavaro and headed the ball.

Successfully scored.

0:1!

Liverpool once again scored the first goal against Manchester City!

The Red Army soldiers celebrated passionately in the corner area of ​​​​Etihad Stadium.

Crouch performed his classic celebration.

The 2.01-meter-tall man twisted his limbs awkwardly and danced a mechanical dance.

One Liverpool player did not celebrate.

Benítez!

Seeing the team score, Benítez was of course excited, but facing Manchester City, Benítez was a little afraid to be happy.

Once bitten by a snake, you will be afraid of the rope for ten years.

God knows whether the monster No. 9 will go crazy later, and suddenly Kuku will start to score goals?

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Well, according to Murphy's Law, the more you worry about something, the more likely it is to happen.

29th minute.

Modric made a breakthrough on the left side.

Passed two people in a row.

Faced John Riise.

Pulled the ball with his right foot and cut inside.

Directly squeezed into the penalty area with the ball.

Then turned back and sent a ground pass.

Su Fei knocked away Agger, rushed into the penalty area, rushed over, and shot.

"Bang!!!"

The football was poured into Liverpool's goal without any surprise.

1:1!

5 minutes, 5 minutes after Liverpool scored, Manchester City successfully equalized the score.

The Blue Moon fans at the Etihad Stadium cheered with satisfaction.

This is how the team should feel when playing against Liverpool.

Eat.

Sleep.

Beat Liverpool!

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Benítez regretted it.

Regretted that he didn't celebrate the goal with the team just now.

Because.

He was very worried that the team's just-scored goal might be his only chance to celebrate in this game.

But there was also good news.

In the rest of the first half, Manchester City did not continue to score, and Su Fei did not repeat thatA heaven-defying performance of 5 goals in 9 minutes.

Both sides returned to the player tunnel with a score of 1:1.

For this score.

Benítez was very satisfied in his heart, but in the locker room and in front of the players, he still had to pretend to be dissatisfied.

"Remember the last time we played against Manchester City?"

"We scored 3 goals against them in the first half last time!"

"If we can score 3 goals today, we should be leading 3:1 now, not tied."

The Liverpool players looked at each other.

That's right, they scored 3 goals in the first half last time.

Then they scored 5 goals in the second half... No, Su Fei scored 5 goals alone.

There is no doubt.

When Benítez brought up the last game at halftime.

It had become a failed halftime motivation.

The second half started soon.

I don't know if the Liverpool players remembered the tragedy of the last game and they all became unable to play football.

Frequent mistakes and dropped balls gave Manchester City the opportunity to counterattack quickly and continuously.

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54th minute of the game.

Sissoko made a straight pass, but he didn't control the force well, and sent the ball straight to Javi Martinez's feet.

Martinez hugged the ball.

Turned and made a long diagonal pass.

Instigated a counterattack.

The ball was sent to Knight's feet on the right side.

Knight dribbled continuously at high speed.

After approaching the third offensive zone, he passed the ball horizontally to Su Fei in the middle.

Su Fei continued to pass the ball diagonally forward without stopping.

Podolski shot straight to the far corner from the left side of the penalty area.

The ball crossed the goal line.

2:1!

Manchester City overtook, and the fans cheered.

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Benítez on the sidelines had a bitter face and was helpless. He quickly made substitutions and replaced Sissoko, who performed poorly today.

Replaced Mascherano.

Yes, that's right.

Mascherano, the Argentine international who joined West Ham United on loan last summer.

In this year's winter transfer window, he came to Liverpool on a special loan.

However, Sissoko is still one of the team's main double defensive midfielders.

Mascherano is still in the tactical adaptation stage of Liverpool.

However, the appearance of the Argentine iron-blooded defensive midfielder did not change Liverpool's gradually chaotic defensive situation.

......

In the 73rd minute.

Cannavaro and Dunn cooperated with each other at the top of the penalty area.

Successfully intercepted the ball at Crouch's feet.

Cannavaro passed the ball to Zambrotta on the left, Zambrotta passed it directly to Modric, Modric made a long pass and then passed it to Cassano who started on the left.

Manchester City made a quick counterattack after a few passes.

Successfully sent the ball into Liverpool's offensive third zone again.

Cassano dribbled the ball inside.

Sweeping the penalty area.

Su Fei raised his foot and missed.

A spring leaked out.

Podolski shot from the near corner of the penalty area.

"Bang!"

The young German player was in excellent form today and scored twice.

3:1!

The game has lost its suspense, and the Blue Moon fans burst into cheers to celebrate the victory in advance.

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On the side of the court, Benítez was relieved.

After all, he has been the background board of "The Supreme Emperor", so losing like this is acceptable.

The most feared thing is that the two teams will be anxious until the last moment.

Su Fei will make another lore or something.

That would be really unbearable.

Not far away.

While Stuart applauded Podolski to celebrate.

Silently calculating the points after winning this game in his heart.

Keep winning like this.

In the league, it is estimated that the championship can be locked in several rounds in advance.

The first round of the Champions League quarterfinals against Roma on April 4.

is the current focus of the team.

This time, Stuart doesn't want to start the game at 0:4 again.

Everyday he's in a bad situation.

Playing Rome.

It's time for him to have a good time, right?

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