At 20:00 local time on the 25th in the UK, there was light snow over Old Trafford, and the stands were crowded.

Blackburn, the proper bitter hosts of Manchester United, the opponents of Manchester United in the second leg of the English League Cup semi-final, have left Manchester United fans feeling a little anxious, even at home, they feel that United have encountered a strong opponent.

Wigan Athletic knocked out Arsenal in extra time yesterday to advance to the final. Manchester United drew 4-4 at Blackburn Rovers in the first leg, but last weekend's win over Liverpool was still a big boost for them.

Blackburn's two main strikers are out injured, Dickov is out for six weeks with a dislocated shoulder and Bellamy has a thigh strain. Kuchi joined former Arsenal winger Bentley, who returned from suspension.

However, Manchester United also injured a core figure, and Scholes was scrapped directly due to an eye disease, which is likely to make Ferguson directly lose a whole set of tactical play.

In the home dressing room, Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson delivered a series of passionate speeches.

"Reaching the final, that's our only goal."

'We're all about to blow up Chelsea's chrysanthemums, Blackburn Rovers are going to get rid of it no matter how hard it is, we're going to Wembley.'

"But we must not have illusions and take it lightly, we have to fight until the last second. The 4:4 result tells us that if you want to take them off, you have to score one, two, three more goals than them! ”

"It's our home turf and we're fearless."

"I don't want you to come back with a sad face at the end of the game......"

"I don't want your kids to say to you in the future 'Hey, daddy, you're going to lose at home to damn Blackburn, can't believe you've got nothing', to hell with it......"

'And then for the next year, we were walking down the streets of Manchester United and somebody pulled us up and said, 'Fack, you lost the game against Blackburn.'

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When the two teams were ready to play at the entrance of the players' tunnel, the referee kept communicating with the fourth official and the assistant referee, they kept pointing to the snowy sky, the snow seemed to be falling heavier and heavier, and seemed to be very dissatisfied with the weather, but finally the referee walked back into the queue and started the game as usual.

The enthusiasm of the fans on both sides in the stands remained the same, and although the snowflakes were gradually piling up on them, they just wanted the game to start right away and then the result......

"Come on, guys."

In the stands, Scholes was reluctant to leave Old Trafford on match day, despite his eye problems, and even if he was breathing in the Old Trafford air with his eyes closed at the moment, he felt the same way as his team-mates on the pitch.

He was convinced that he would be able to hear the cheers of the fans in a moment......

On the sidelines, Hughes and Ferguson, the two masters and apprentices, hugged warmly.

Toot –

The competition is officially on!

After the opening game, the two sides fought fiercely, and the first leg of 4-4 meant that whoever won the game would enter the final, regardless of goal difference.

Blackburn Rovers started with a desperate stance with Manchester United, and the big draw in the first leg gave them endless confidence.

Blackburn Rovers were the first to attack, and central defender Nelson made a long pass to Bentley at the back, and Bentley jumped up early in the sprint and came to a long-range header.

However, his unreliable header immediately drew boos from the stands.

When it was Manchester United's turn to counterattack, Manchester United was not in a hurry, but calmly fell in midfield. Hughes's Blackburn are really too fierce and their style of play is terrible, and Manchester United may not be so good if they just send the ball in front, so they have to play relatively patient and try to keep the ball at their feet.

Seeing that Manchester United did not speed up the pace of attack, Blackburn quickly pressed up as a whole, and this pressure, Manchester United also accelerated, Carrick immediately passed the ball to the feet of Dong Fangzhuo, who ran back, Dong Fangzhuo looked up, and the goalkeeper stood on the line of the penalty area, and directly came to kick it.

40 yards away, he dared to shoot! This is a bit atypical Dong Fangzhuo.

It's so far away from the goal, and he has this kind of thought, which is half of what Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney do.

Maybe he learned it from Scholes.

But at this time, few people were surprised at what his subtle gesture represented.

But there was a person in the stands who raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but praise:

"It's a fantastic view."

Call!

The ball flew towards the goal.

But Blackburn goalkeeper Friedel jumped back with ease, picked the ball off and smiled.

As if to say, why is this also called hanging shooting?

He's been through a lot of slings, and this one doesn't have enough power!

Although Carrick's tacit understanding with his teammates is far from enough, he makes up for this deficiency by running in a wide area, and his teammates always find that Carrick is almost always around after getting the ball.

Maybe he'd love to show himself, it's the best chance to perform when Keane is gone and Paul Scholes is injured, and if he can put in a stunning game, then he can quickly become the heart of United's midfield. Although his rival Smith is also on the court, the two are not the same type at all.

However, Smith was quick to tell Carrick that it was a mistake to ignore him, and in the eighth minute, Smith made a ferocious tackle on the right to Savic's breakaway, tackled the ball and immediately handed it to Wayne Rooney.

Rooney, who crossed with Ronaldo and ran to the right, shook in front of Tugaj, flashed a subtle space, and then immediately passed straight to Dong Fangzhuo.

The ball speed was very fast, and it hit Dong Fangzhuo's side with a whoosh, but Dong Fangzhuo was surrounded by Gray and Nelson, and Gray grabbed in front of Dong Fangzhuo and stretched out a kick to clear the siege.

However, Gray's ball hit Dong Fangzhuo's left leg, and then jumped half a meter in the air and landed at Dong Fangzhuo's feet.

A frizzy defender is a frizzy defender after all, and he doesn't have any technical content and brains to clear the ball, Dong Fangzhuo will not be so frizzy, even in the face of this ball that falls to his feet.

Nelson, who was behind him, immediately stretched out his left hand to pinch Dong Fangzhuo's waist, and at the same time pushed forward with his right hand, but Dong Fangzhuo's horse step was like a stubborn stone and couldn't be pushed at all, at this time, he wanted Dong Fangzhuo to lose the ball and opportunities?

His right foot stabbed Gray before he tried to regain possession.

Yes, stabs, not volleys, not strafings, the last two shots did not come quickly.

He finished the shot as fast as he could.

Knock –

It's like a stone falling into the water, and the ball bouncing into the net......