In less than half an hour of the first half, United were one man less.

Rooney went off, Manchester United was a little injured, and the muscles on the field were not strong enough, Keane and Ronaldo were not there.

Aston Villa, which could have been easily won, is really not necessarily at this point.

Playing more with less, even a sick cat can become a tiger, plus this is Aston Villa's home stadium, can they run out of ideas? If you don't take the opportunity to eat Manchester United, the club promises, and the fans don't agree.

Ferguson had to quickly adjust his squad and tactics. It's only been less than half an hour, substitutions are definitely impossible, and it's too wasteful to make substitutions now, at least at halftime, only substitution adjustments will be made.

It's just that the lack of strikers does not mean that Manchester United's midfield loses ground, on the contrary, a strong midfield can continue to let the opponent not take advantage of too much, it depends on how Ferguson adjusts.

After Rooney came off, Ferguson did not panic, but stood on the sidelines to lay out a new tactic.

After that, Dong Fangzhuo was alone in the middle, and the other positions did not change at all, still the back four, the four midfielders and Aston Villa.

The formation has only changed from 442 to 441, which is equivalent to one point less for Manchester United up front. There is no change in the midfield, only Dong Fangzhuo suffers, the original one marked him, now it has become two, with Dong Fangzhuo's existing ability, it is impossible to deal with two central defenders at the same time, he can only be at the front, become a sacrifice of a chess piece, limit the opponent's defense.

Manchester United is still Manchester United, and Aston Villa can eat Manchester United if they want, but it is still impossible at the moment.

Now, Rooney's departure has aroused the fighting spirit of Manchester United players, Rooney was just sent off the field, and all the players have an emotion, but this mood is not negative.

Aston Villa's only advantage is that they have moved a player forward from the backline, and it is impossible to bring on a midfielder or striker at this point.

But Manchester United is very tough, and will not give up the midfield, can not send the ball to Dong Fangzhuo's feet, but will never let the midfielder out.

A strong team is still a strong team.

In fact, after the resumption of the game, Manchester United still had the upper hand, controlling most of the ball, but rarely passing the ball to Dong Fangzhuo.

Dong Fangzhuo basically wandered near the penalty line, and his side was basically guarded by two central defenders. Then, he basically watched his team-mates shoot from distance at the edge of the penalty area, which was perhaps his most important mission.

Solitary strikers basically can't get the chance to shoot, so they can only contain the energy of their teammates.

Whether it's Fletcher, Paul Scholes or Ryan Giggs, they basically play in the middle and then choose to shoot from the edge of the box.

The Aston Villa manager was only in a hurry off the pitch, and United simply didn't lose their advantage by missing a man.

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He was hesitating.

He wants to make a substitution, but the time for this half is not yet up, and if he changes a midfielder now, his team can dominate in midfield, and although there are more of them now, it is useless.

To change, or not to change?

He hesitated for more than a minute, but finally mustered up his courage.

Change!

So, he immediately sent De La Cruz off and replaced him with midfielder Wittingham.

Very brave, Ferguson silently watched the Villa manager and sighed in his heart. Few managers dared to make substitutions in the first half.

Obviously, the Villa coach wants to be a dead Manchester United at home, adding a midfielder, for Manchester United, it will definitely have an impact, 4VS5, it will definitely be a loss, no matter how strong the midfield ability is, there will always be a missing person.

Originally, according to Ferguson's vision, in the absence of Aston Villa's substitutions, Manchester United, with a strong midfield, could continue to control the midfield, put pressure on Aston Villa, and then let the midfielders complete the task of scoring goals.

But now, with the addition of a midfielder to Aston Villa, United have no advantage, and they need to shrink and make more fuss in defence!

The only good thing is that there is only one central defender left by Dong Fangzhuo's side to guard him, and of course, there are two fullbacks who can come over at any time......

Originally, Dong Fangzhuo only needed to contain the opponent in front, but now, Dong Fangzhuo's task must be changed, and he must find a way to seize the opportunity to counterattack, even if the opportunity is actually very slim.

Sure enough, after Wittingham came up, Aston Villa boldly pressed forward, not giving Manchester United room to attack, they implemented an oppressive style of play, forcing Manchester United back into the half, and Aston Villa's players finally began to make waves in front of Manchester United's penalty area.

Amid the cheers of the home fans, they all pressed Manchester United in the last ten minutes of the first half, and United had little power to counter-attack.

If it weren't for the poor shooting skills of the Aston Villa striker, Manchester United's goal would have fallen long ago.

Carroll made five thrilling saves in a row in just over ten minutes.

At the moment, all the United players just want the half-time to end quickly, and the damn Aston Villa are too fierce right now.

Fletcher and Philip Neville had both retreated to the penalty area, with Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes standing in front of them as the first barrier, with Dong Fangzhuo alone in front.

United had never been so embarrassed, and in those 10 minutes, he didn't even have a chance to touch the ball.

Even if Ferdinand cleared the ball in the backfield, he would not get it, at this time, when Ferdinand cleared the ball, it was impossible to consider whether he could pass the ball to Dong Fangzhuo's feet.

But Dong Fangzhuo still sprinted back and forth relentlessly, just to disrupt Aston Villa's defense and share a little pressure on the team.

Melberg thinks Dong Fangzhuo is a fool, he thinks Dong Fangzhuo is doing useless work, how can he alone fight against Aston Villa's three defenders?

What's the use of tossing them around except for tossing them around.

So he couldn't help but yell at Dong Fangzhuo.

"Hey, can you stop running, do you really think you can get the ball?"

Dong Fangzhuo ignored it and jogged back again.

In fact, Melberg is not wrong, three people are near him, it is difficult for him to get the ball, but it does not mean that he is not doing useless work, he can delay the opponent's attack once if he runs more often.

And God seems to covet such guys.

Ferdinand cleared the ball again, but this clearance did not fly to Dong Fangzhuo, but to the left wing.

There is no one there!

However, Giggs was rushing and he didn't give up the chase for the ball!

"Chance!"

Everyone saw this opportunity.

On the run, Giggs tackled, hooked the ball back, and then got up and continued to rush forward. At this point, Aston Villa's right-back had to be replaced.

For Dong Fangzhuo, it is also an opportunity!

There were only two people left on his side.

And Aston's future left wing-back has yet to fill him up.

He just needs to knock Melborg away now!

Melberg also noticed the danger, and he hurriedly approached Dong Fangzhuo, who was running back, trying to reach out and grab him.

But Dong Fangzhuo gritted his teeth and rushed forward!

In an instant he crossed Melberg!

"Rush!"

In the stands, the small red Manchester United fans screamed on the sidelines.

On the other side, Ryan Giggs was also speeding up and didn't let the approaching Aston Villa right-back.

He and Dong Fangzhuo go hand in hand.

Soon, he took the ball to the same level in the Aston Villa penalty area and he didn't hesitate to cross with his feet!

Boccia!

Then, he collapsed on the turf, which had used all his strength!

can only rely on Dong Fangzhuo.

Melberg has always been two positions behind Dong Fangzhuo, and before he was about to enter the big penalty area, he couldn't help but reach out and pull the corner of Dong Fangzhuo's clothes.

No!

Can't pour!

I'm going to shoot!

Dong Fangzhuo held his breath and rushed forward half a meter again, while adjusting the pace of his shot.

The ball came as promised, and the arch of his right foot was accurately pushed onto the ball.

The ball goes to the far corner!

The Aston Villa goalkeeper judged the right direction and made a quick pounce.

But

It's late!

“Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal!”