Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea controlled the tempo of the game a little. He patted the ball in his hand gently, then adjusted his posture slightly, put the ball on the ground, and prepared to kick it again.

When he kicked the ball again, the white ball flew to the other end of the court like a cannonball. The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air. The Manchester United fans in the stands also fell into madness. They waved their flags, shouted the team's slogans, and cheered for their beloved team. The deafening sound seemed to be able to penetrate the sky and bring endless power to the players on the court.

At this time, there was little time left for injury time in the first half. Not long after, with the whistle of the referee Damir Skomina, the sharp and crisp sound instantly made the noisy Civitas Metropolitan Stadium fall into a brief silence. Then, cheers surged like a surging wave, announcing the end of the first half of the game. Manchester United led Porto 2-0 with goals from Edinson Cavani and Erling Haaland.

Players from both sides left the field and returned to their respective locker rooms, ready for a more intense battle in the second half.

In the Manchester United locker room, the atmosphere was warm and confident. The players' faces were filled with the joy of victory, but their eyes also revealed their vigilance for the second half of the game.

Head coach Mourinho stood in the middle, raised his hands slightly, and signaled everyone to be quiet.

"Boys, well done! In the first half, we played our own rhythm and scored two valuable goals. But this is only the first half, and the game is not over yet. Porto is a strong team and they will never give up easily. We must stay vigilant and not relax at all." Mourinho's voice was steady and powerful, full of trust and expectations for the players.

Captain Harry Maguire stood up, his eyes firm and resolute. "Brothers, we performed very well in the first half, but we can't be proud. Porto will definitely counterattack wildly in the second half. We must be prepared to meet their challenge. We must continue to maintain the intensity of defense and be more decisive when attacking. We are Manchester United, and we have to fight for the championship!" Harry Maguire's words inspired the players' fighting spirit, and everyone nodded in agreement.

Edinson Cavani sat aside, his face showing a trace of fatigue, but his eyes were full of fighting spirit. He recalled his goal in the first half and was full of pride. But he also knew that the game was not over yet, and he had to continue to contribute his strength to the team. "Coach, I will continue to work hard in the second half and create more opportunities for the team." Edinson Cavani's voice was firm and powerful.

Erling Haaland seemed particularly excited, and his youth and vitality were fully demonstrated at this moment. "Coach, I feel that I am in very good shape. In the second half, I will continue to attack their defense and score a few more goals for the team." Erling Haaland's confidence infected his teammates around him, and everyone smiled.

Mourinho looked at his players, feeling relieved. Then he came to the tactical board and said, "Okay, let's celebrate after the game. We were two goals ahead in the first half, and Porto will definitely press forward in the second half, which will inevitably create many defensive gaps, and our chance will come. Next, I will arrange the tactics for the second half: "Forward line: Cody, Edinson, in the second half, you should move as far as possible to Porto's wing and take their defensive players out; Erling, the middle is left to you, you can retreat a little, and make full use of your physical advantage. "

"Understood, boss!" Edinson Cavani, Erling Haaland, Cody Gakpo and others responded in unison.

"Nico, Marco, Dani, the three of you should move as far as possible to the middle and give up the two wing positions." Mourinho continued.

"Okay, boss. "Nico Williams, Marco Verratti, and Dani Olmo hurried back.

"Ashraf, Theo, the two flanks are handed over to you. Use your speed, skills, and physical advantages to bravely rush forward. After reaching the opponent's penalty area, if the opponent's defensive players follow Cody and Edinson to the flanks, you must decisively cut inside and shoot. I will blow up the opponent on both flanks." Mourinho deliberately gestured various possibilities and response strategies on the tactical board, and instructed Ashraf Hakimi and Theo Fernandez.

"Understood, boss!" Ashraf Hakimi and Theo Fernandez said in unison.

"Okay, the specific tactics are like this, everyone should keep thisThe same state. We must believe in ourselves and our strength. There is still half time left, we must bring the championship trophy back to Old Trafford! "Mourinho made the final mobilization to the players. "Yes!" All the players responded in unison.

At the same time, the atmosphere in Porto's locker room seemed a little heavy. The players showed disappointment and frustration on their faces, but their eyes still revealed their desire for victory. Head coach Vito Bruno stood in the middle, his face was grim, but his eyes were full of encouragement.

"Guys, we didn't perform well enough in the first half and let Manchester United score two goals. But this is not the end of the world, the game is not over yet. We are Porto, we have a tenacious fighting spirit and an unyielding spirit. We must play our style in the second half and get the score back." Vito Bruno's voice was full of passion and encouragement.

Captain Maximiliano Perreira stood up, his eyes revealing a firm belief. "Brothers, we can't just give up. We must believe in ourselves and our strength. In the second half, we have to strengthen our offense and put pressure on Manchester United's defense. We have to equalize the score and then overtake them. We are Porto, we will not be defeated easily! "Maximiliano Pereira's words inspired the players' fighting spirit, and everyone clenched their fists.

Striker Vincent Abubakar sat aside, with a trace of annoyance on his face. He recalled the several opportunities he missed in the first half, and his heart was full of self-blame. "Coach, I will work harder in the second half and score for the team. I won't let the opportunity slip away again." Vincent Abubakar's voice was full of determination.

Vito Bruno looked at his players with confidence in his heart. He knew that this team had strong strength and tenacious fighting spirit. "Okay, everyone should cheer up. We must believe in ourselves and believe in our strength. In the second half, we must go all out and fight for victory! "

The halftime break passed quickly, and the players from both teams returned to the field. Manchester United's players held their heads high and stepped onto the green field with firm steps, their faces still full of confidence; on the other side, Porto's players were equally imposing, their eyes were as firm as a rock, revealing an unyielding determination.

With the whistle of the referee Damir Skomina, the second half of the game officially began.

Porto took the lead in launching an attack, and their players were like hungry wolves, frantically attacking Manchester United's defense. On the field, Porto's players all had a strong desire to win in their eyes, and they seemed like a group of Driven by hunger, the wolves were sharp and fierce.

Midfielders such as Hector Herrera and Sergio Oliveira quickly passed the ball, and the football under their feet was like a dancing flame, igniting the offensive passion of the entire team. Forwards Moussa Marega and Vincent Aboubakar rushed forward like an arrow from a string, their speed was dazzling. Every run and every change of direction was full of strength and determination. With a desperate momentum, they launched round after round of fierce attacks on Manchester United's defense.

In the 47th minute of the game, Porto's winger Otavio Edmilson rushed along the sideline like lightning. . His figure was like a flash of lightning that cut through the sky, and his speed was amazing; Manchester United midfielder Nico Williams quickly pressed forward, but Otavio Edmilson showed extraordinary confidence and skills. His feet were skilled, and the football seemed to be integrated with his feet. He quickly and easily passed Nico Williams and rushed forward like a whirlwind. His agile posture and decisive movements made the audience cheer for his wonderful performance.

Then, Otavio Edmilson passed the ball into the penalty area without hesitation. The pass was accurate and powerful, like a sharp arrow shot straight into the penalty area. Vincent Abubakar in the penalty area He jumped high and showed great explosive power in the air. He stopped the ball with his chest and kept it firmly under his feet. At that moment, he seemed to be the focus of the court, and everyone's eyes were focused on him.

But Manchester United's two central defenders Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane reacted very quickly. They closely guarded Vincent Abubakar in the penalty area, leaving him no space to turn and shoot. Harry Maguire's tall body was like a solid wall, and Raphael Varane's flexible movement was like a keen hound. They cooperated with each other and had a tacit understanding, putting Vincent Abubakar in trouble.

At the same time, the midfielderPlayer Marco Verratti has also returned to the top of the penalty area. His appearance cut off Vincent Abubakar's return pass route, adding an insurance to Manchester United's defense.

Vincent Abubakar had no choice but to force a shot. He kicked the ball hard, hoping to create a miracle. However, the ball was easily confiscated by goalkeeper David De Gea, who was already ready.

In the following time, the game was extremely intense, and the players of both sides fought fiercely on the court. Every inch of grass became a battlefield for both sides to fight for, and every confrontation was full of power and passion. The ball was passed quickly under the feet of the players of both sides, like a beating heart, determining the rhythm of the game.

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