Chapter 369: Every part of his body can score
Dong Fangzhuo did not score in three games, but in addition to the League Cup, the other two games have his shadow, just like the last game, the first goal was his assist Rooney to score, Dong Fangzhuo can not score, the important thing is that Manchester United won the game.
Nowadays, few people complain that Dong Fangzhuo does not score, because he is in a hot state.
Unless Dong Fangzhuo is tired, Ferguson will never replace him, this is Ferguson's trust in him.
Benfica boss Koeman shouted before the game that the "hell" of European competition has moved from Istanbul to Lisbon, where the Red Devils will be hated by fans. However, a careful analysis of the tactical play of the two teams shows that the key for Manchester United to escape from hell and ascend to heaven is to make good use of the gaps on the wing. When Ferguson pored over his brother Martin's scouting report yesterday, a confident smile would occupy the corners of his mouth. ”
'Last weekend, Koeman's side won 1-0 in the Portuguese Liga. Although Benfica fielded five midfielders in this campaign, Carriaca on the left often cut inside, and the attack almost completely traveled through a narrow middle; And their four defenders are usually all crammed around the penalty area. Benfica's style of play means that the defence will rarely be supported by full-backs, which makes it easier for Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney or Ryan Giggs to create chances through the wings. ”
"In addition, Benfica's middle is not unbreakable, despite its large numbers. Can the defender Petit watch Dong Fangzhuo, the central defender Luisson is 1.94 meters tall, but his partner Alcides is very reckless and slow, and this defense line can easily be penetrated by the one-two combination of Rooney and Rooney. ”
"Benfica goalkeeper Kim is not good at opening his feet, and his goal kick even has to be driven by defenders, and Manchester United must make full use of the opportunity of the opponent's opening kick to break the ball and counterattack quickly. Although Gomez is currently the top scorer in the Portuguese Super League, scoring 10 goals in the last 13 games, he needs wide support as a lone striker, but Simao, who scored for Benfica when the two teams met in September, was injured and absent, and Gomez struggled to support himself. That could well force Koeman to switch to 442, who scored the winning goal in the Portuguese Super League last weekend. ”
"Italy international Micoli, former Inter Milan's Calagounis and Brazilian winger Giovanni are all injured like Simao......"
Lineker helped Manchester United analyze Benfica to the bottom of the matter, and there are no secrets at all.
He could have gone for a manager, if he wanted to. Of course, Ferguson will not do without these analyses. This is the most basic report for a team to examine the opponent's hostile situation.
Although it looks like Benfica won't have much of an advantage at home, Koeman was confident ahead of the game: "The previous games in this group showed how important it is to defend, but this one we have to attack because we need to win. We play attacking football because we are the owners of the pitch. We're going to make the most of our headers and everything is possible. ”
Benfica need a win to qualify, while Manchester United only need one point to secure top of the group.
In the away dressing room, Alex Ferguson also appeared to repeat Lineker's tactical orders for Benfica.
"Sideways!"
"Sideways!"
He gave clear tactical orders for Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.
'You have to tear down their defence on the flanks and create chances to shoot.'
"Yes, Chief!" Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney responded almost in unison.
"Dong, get rid of that clumsy Louisson."
"Yes, I'll kill Louisson," Dong Fangzhuo commanded, "I'll make him feel like a useless stake!" ”
"Hey, I don't want to see the opposing attackers show off in front of our big penalty area!"
Ferguson looked at the defenders who had started.
“……”
"At 19:45 local time on the 7th in Portugal, the 6th matchday of Group D of the UEFA Champions League will be contested, Benfica VS Manchester United."
Ferguson fielded an attacking starting line-up, Gary Neville started in place of Brown, there was no suspense in the front three, and in midfield, Ferguson re-lined the combination of young Fletcher, Smith and Park Ji-sung, the veteran was still pressed to the bench, and the only defensive concern could be Silvestre. Benfica have five of their main players out of the game due to injury, but it would be a mistake to think that Benfica is out of fight......
Lineker expressed concern.
The final starting line-ups for both sides were:
Benfica line-up (4-5-1): Quiim; Anderson, Louisson, Leao, Alcedes; Petit, Nuno. Ascis, Nelson, Beto, Giovanni; Nuno. Gomez.
Man Utd line-up (4-3-3): Edwin van der Sar; Gary Neville, Vidic, Silvestre, Heinze; Smith, Fletcher, Park Ji-sung, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Dong Fangzhuo.
Sure enough, Coman redeemed his pre-match promise, and for the three points, Benfica started attacking aggressively in the opening period.
In the third minute of the opening game, France's Petit dribbled up on the left flank, but was pulled down by Fletcher, he personally passed a long free kick into the big box of Manchester United, and his skillful footwork allowed him to pass a high-quality ball, and Anderson at the far point still headed the ball wide of the near corner under the marking of Silvestre.
"Sylvester is still the same, not reassuring, obviously standing in front of Anderson, but he was actually jumped up and pressed from behind, can he judge the landing point of the ball? I don't think the young Pique is reliable. ”
"Although Pique's turning speed is Manchester United point, at least he has the height and will not let Anderson grab the header, of course, Pique's biggest weakness is his lack of experience......
However, Manchester United quickly played a quick counter-attack, the alert Van der Sar immediately threw the ball to Smith, who cleverly passed through, Ronaldo quickly cut in on the right flank, and when Dong Fangzhuo was tightly contained, he chose to stab the right rib in the penalty area!
However, Benfica goalkeeper Quiim came out to block and easily confiscated.
Rooney waved his hand at the back post to express his displeasure with Ronaldo. Dong Fangzhuo was guarded, he could choose to pass the back point. When Van der Sar launched a counter-attack, all of them rushed together and it was a good counter-attack opportunity indeed.
However, Rooney's depression quickly subsided, because Park Ji-sung intercepted the ball of the French Petit on the left side, and then handed it to Rooney who ran to the middle, Rooney saw the gap on the right side during the receiving of the ball, and passed to Gary Neville who assisted with a beautiful right foot, Neville could not miss this opportunity, and immediately crossed, Ronaldo, who was also cruising in the middle, jumped high, but it was a false shot!
Benfica's entire defense line was attracted by Ronaldo, and Dong Fangzhuo, under the cover of Ronaldo, suddenly dodged Luisson's marking and flashed to the back point.
Louisson followed, but Dong Fangzhuo moved too fast, and when he strode in front of Dong Fangzhuo and tried to block Dong Fangzhuo's sight, Dong Fangzhuo had already raised his right thigh and pushed it irregularly.
It's all about feeling!
The ball flew into the goal.
He scored a goal with his thigh!
“goooal!”
“gooooooooal!”
“goooooooooooooooooooooal!”
"Oh, Captain, he'll never have a ball drought!"
"Every part of his body can score!"