No. 147 The more you fight, the more courageous you become

Manchester United is away to Reading, Reading so far they have been in the lower reaches of the league, there is no point advantage from the relegation circle, in order to get rid of the danger of relegation, Reading every home is very desperate, at this time to meet the relegation pressure of Reading, it is not a good thing for Manchester United.

Manchester United also have a reason to win the game, in the standings with one round less game and three points behind Arsenal in second place, the three points of the game must be won, the chaser Chelsea has not given up hope, Manchester United can not take it easy, must ensure that all three points in the game are scored.

The situation of the two teams seems to be a sign that the game will be very intense, and Manchester United will be sniped by Reading if they want to easily take the three points away from home.

Manchester United are unbeaten in the last 10 meetings between the two sides, winning six and drawing four, and the only time Reading beat Manchester United in their history was in the second replay of the third round of the FA Cup in January 1927. Returning from suspension, Brown and recovering Hargreaves started in place of O'Shea and Anderson respectively, while Park Ji-sung rotated Ryan Giggs. Reading were knocked out by Tottenham in the FA Cup replay in midweek, with boss Koper making five changes to his starting line-up.

The actual game is not as simple as people think, Reading showed the style of a kung fu team at home, the players brought a lot of trouble to Manchester United's tired division on the field, Reading's rough style of action has been limiting Manchester United's play, fortunately the first half was a draw, and Manchester United still had a chance in the second half.

In the lackluster first half, the only noteworthy was in the 33rd minute. Van der Sar set the English League goalkeeper record for a clean sheet with 1,156 minutes, the previous record of 1,155 minutes held by Aberdeen goalkeeper Bobby Clarke in the Scottish First Division in 1970/71. Next, if the Dutchman can hold on until 74 minutes without conceding a goal. Manchester United will break Chris Woods' 1,196-minute clean sheet record held by Rangers in 1986/87.

Jonker used to think that Reading was the team with the most brutal action, but now it seems that to add a change to Reading, it is completely a posture that you can't stand anymore, Jonker didn't get too good a chance at all, and most of the time he returned to his own midfield to actively fight.

Ferguson pointed out Jonker's problems in midfield and told him to move forward. Don't dwell on the midfield anymore.

Manchester United can be said to be the biggest weakness in the intensity of the midfield, old and old, injured injuries. Giggs and Scholes are getting older, and their role on the field is also decreasing, and Anderson and Hargreaves are simply two glass men, and they are injured. Not many games were played at all. The Reading team just saw the crux of Manchester United, used all the firepower in the midfield, was very smart, did not dwell on your strong attacking combination, strangled you in the midfield, and the forward line did not have the opportunity to get the ball, and the attack power would of course be sharply reduced.

Reading are just in time for the good times, with United game after game. and prescribe the right medicine, so that there will be such an on-field situation.

The second half begins. Ferguson put Ronaldo on both sides, and did not fix the range of movement of the Portuguese, you can play casually on both sides, where there is a threat to you, you don't need to say anything more about such a player, give him a general idea, and the rest depends on his play.

The same goes for Jonker, who moves forward more and breaks through with the ball.

Manchester United has become a single striker formation, in fact, Ferguson's idea is to let Jonk and Ronaldo play their personal power to solve the opponent, saving time and effort is also a problem that Ferguson must consider.

At the beginning of the second half, Jonker didn't want to entangle too much with the players of the Reading team, but he was not able to do so, after all, the game was not what he wanted, Manchester United needed to score goals, but Jonk first had to solve the opponent's entanglement problem.

Ferguson, who was on the sidelines, saw that Jonker was fixed on the front line, constantly wasting his body and entangled with the opponent, hesitated, made adjustments, and shouted Cristiano Ronaldo on the sidelines, realizing that the Portuguese can now be active on both sides, and Manchester United's offensive focus has shifted immediately.

Cristiano Ronaldo gained more possession, broke through with the ball at high speed on the wing, cut inside if he had the opportunity, passed into the box if he didn't have the opportunity, and used Jonker's ability to grab points to bring a little panic to the opponent in the box.

However, Jonker's form today was mediocre, with two headers failing to threaten.

This also surprised and 'excited' the Reading commentators.

"As in the first half, Manchester United changed their attacking strategy and were still contained by Reading, not only did Jonker seem to be out of shape, but Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United's midfielders didn't have too good chances."

"Our esteemed head coach Mr Koper said before the game that he and his players were ready for the game and it seems that he is not exaggerating that Reading played at the level of a Champions League team today."

The local commentator commented on his team, and Sky TV's guest lineker made a pertinent suggestion to the Manchester United team, "Manchester United's vaunted attack has been contained, they have to find a way to score quickly, the focus is still on Jonk and Ronaldo, as long as one person stands up, the whole team can be fully activated." ”

"Jonk and Ronaldo have been entangled by their opponents, and the others, Park Ji-sung, are hardly seeing Koreans now."

The team's attack was not good, but it was the Reading team who played well at height.

Ferguson finally couldn't sit still, anxiously shouting the names of the players in the command area, really a little afraid that the old man didn't pay attention to eating the gum in his mouth, in the face of such a difficult situation, everyone in Manchester United was very anxious.

At this time, in fact, what he needs most is calm, he must find a solution to the chaos on the court, and then tell the players about his tactical adjustments, so that they can execute.

Jonk is also constantly cruising around the field, and he is no longer stupid on the front line waiting for opportunities. Although he was not recognized by the head coach, in order to get rid of the entanglement and be able to break through with the ball, he took the initiative to lean back. There is danger with the ball, that's a premise.

Players can't wait forever for the manager to be on the sidelines to make adjustments, they are direct participants in the game, and sometimes it's easier than the manager to find out what to do, and then all you need to do is think about it.

Such a player is what coaches, the media, and fans call players who play with their brains.

Cristiano Ronaldo's long-range shot just now. It gave Jonk an idea, it would be difficult to get a chance to score when entangled with opponents in the box, so why not try a long-range shot. He stepped back a little bit, and he still had some confidence in his long-range shots.

In the case of sports warfare, long-range shooting is not very effective. But. Definitely a means to try.

Subsequently, during an attack by Manchester United, Ronaldo was dribbling the ball all the way, and when Reading full-back Shaw Lei came up to defend, he suddenly knocked the ball across Park Ji-sung.

Park Ji-sung, who has just recovered from injury, did have a problem with his form today, and after he stopped the ball, he hesitated a little, as if he didn't know what to do between a long shot and a pass.

"Park Ji-sung. Pass. Hearing this, Park Ji-sung knew that it was this kid Jonker. Because in Manchester United, only Jonk would call him that.

Jonk shouted loudly and waved for the ball.

Park Ji-sung heard Jonker's shout, and did not look up to observe, listening to the sound and immediately pushed the ball horizontally to make a ball for Jonker, Park Ji-sung alone revealed the capital of why the South Korean was able to join a world giant like Manchester United.

When Jonker shouted that voice, it suddenly accelerated, and the Reading player immediately followed him closely, but who can beat Jonk with speed, and with a turn of effort, Reading's players have already seen Jonk pick up his right foot shot.

The shot was so powerful that the ball flew straight up and raced towards the goal.

"It's Jork's long-range shot! Pretty! Hahnemann made a world-class save as he dragged the ball off the crossbar and it was United's most dangerous shot to date! ”

Lineker was full of praise for Jonker's long-range shot, and began to look forward to United's next 25 appearance, perhaps the person he just said to stand up is likely to be Jonker.

Before the game, the media has been comparing Jonk and Ronaldo, after the start of the game, the two were dumb at the same time in the first half, and the two were not bad in the second half, and Manchester United's several threatening attacks came from the two.

It was the two of them when United were weak and they were both when they were hot, and the role of Carlos Tevez and Wayne Rooney has been overlooked, and people have almost all seen the wonderful performance of these two.

Regardless of the fact that the long-range shot did not score, Jonker was still very excited, and he held his head in frustration after seeing Reading goalkeeper Hahnemann lift the ball off the crossbar, and he didn't know what to say, venting his frustration for a while.

Jonker's long-range shot also greatly boosted the morale of the Manchester United team, just now the team's attack was not smooth, and it was suppressed by the Reading team's aerial work, at least it was a close scene, and the morale of the team was also a little low.

Ferguson was also thoughtful on the sidelines, the ball could move at the edge of the opponent's penalty area, and the problem became easy to solve.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jonker will have a chance no matter who deals with it in the end, Ferguson immediately made a decision, he took advantage of this dead ball opportunity to call Ronaldo to the sidelines, he asked the whole team to almost run the ball in front of the opponent's penalty area, and his and Jonck's task is to organize no matter who initiates it, the two of them complete the final ball processing.

Ronaldo nodded, scoring goals is the most important thing, and quickly conveyed his manager's arrangement to Jonker, "We have to join forces to win the game and pay attention to each other's positions!" ”

Jonk nodded to understand, Ronaldo simplified Ferguson's arrangement, the two of them operate, and in the end anyone can deal with it, now is not the time to compete, helping the team score points is the key, Jonk knows the stakes, of course there will be no objections.

After the corner kick attack, the Hurricane duo began to attack without fear of hardship, in the face of the continuous impact of the two, the Reading team dared to use foul tactics at the beginning, but at the edge of the penalty area, the foul was a free kick. In this area, everyone knows that these two are a big threat, and the defensive moves must be restrained.

67th minute of the second half. Manchester United were awarded another corner.

When Park Ji-sung stepped forward to set up the football and stepped back to prepare for the free throw.

Jonk was still honestly in the box, and the Reading players around him were not wary.

However, suddenly Jonker began to retreat, he went out of the penalty area, and stood on the line of the penalty area, and the Reading players defending Jonk were a little confused.

Something happened. This kid doesn't go to the penalty area to fight for a header, what does he want to do when he runs out?

It's not the first time Jonk has done this, he's done it many times before. But this time it was different, Park Ji-sung sent the ball straight to Jonker outside the box.

The ball was fast, but the spot was just right, and the ball was just right when it ran in front of Jonker. Jonk just volleyed.

It's a pity. There were so many players in the box that the ball hit the Reading player and bounced out of the dangerous area, but the Reading player was unlucky and fell in the box in an instant.

The home fans booed, but that didn't hurt Jork, but the Reading fans cared so much about you, you don't have much to say. It is enough to take down one Reading player.

Carrick kicked the ball off the touchline to allow Reading's team doctor to enter. Although Manchester United is in a hurry to score, the minimum game ethics will not be forgotten.

The Reading player appeared to have been kicked to the ground and a stretcher came in to lift him off the pitch to continue treatment.

The injured player came on and the game resumed and Reading taught the ball to Manchester United's side again.

Manchester United can continue to attack, and the situation on the field has begun to tilt towards Manchester United's side, but the score has not been rewritten, and the Reading players are still full of fighting spirit, and it seems that they want to fight Manchester United to the end.

With more than 20 minutes to go, Cristiano Ronaldo was already looking anxious, but the Portuguese followed Ferguson's final instructions and kept looking to threaten the edge of the opposition box.

The Portuguese cut inside as soon as he broke down the left flank, and Jonk was close to him.

As soon as the ball was passed, Ronaldo was put down on the grass by a follow-up action of the opponent, and the referee signaled the game to proceed.

Before the Reading players could see it, Jonk already felt that someone was pulling his shirt behind him, Manchester United's white away uniform today was really solid, and it was a miracle that nothing had happened until this moment.

Everyone saw the fall of the football, and then, Jonker stretched his right leg in the run, and knocked the flying football directly forward, and the football hit the body of the Reading player Inji Marsen who rushed up, a refraction, and continued to roll towards the penalty area, at the same time, Jonk also immediately sped up and swept past Inji Marsen's side!

It's just incredible, hitting the wall and still being able to finish with the opposing player?

Jonk actually had this kind of 'wall-banging cooperation' with Inji Marsen to break through, which made the fans at home instantly nervous, it is better to give the opponent a free kick, referee, the referee just now The Reading player fouled!

Even Lineker's mouth was wide open, unable to make a sound, and they seemed to be unable to find any words to describe Jonker's pass.

"Oh God! This kid is so lucky, it's rare that the lucky kid from the Chelsea period is back, it's incredible, he really succeeded! Lineker suddenly shouted again, "Single-handedly!" Manchester United's chance! Let's get this ball in! Be sure to enter! This goal is going to be a classic! Be sure to enter! ”

No matter how excited Lineker is, such a breakthrough is too rare, if he doesn't score in the end, it's a pity, only by scoring a goal, this goal process can become a classic, otherwise, the previous qiē performance will be in vain, and people will soon forget!

Single-handed!

Jonker and Ingilmarsson burst into the box to catch up with the football, he led the ball forward with his right foot, and then glanced up at Reading goalkeeper Hahnemann in front of the goal, and the huge goal was full of holes in his eyes at the moment.

In the forbidden area, Jonk is the ruler at this moment, and nothing else!

"Let's go inside!!" Jonk shouted in the depths of his heart, and when he lifted his right foot, it was a volley!

His shot was powerful and the ball was fast enough to fly towards the top corner of the net, even though Hahnemann was right. He tried his best to pounce on the football, but the shot was too fast and the angle was tricky. Hahnemann couldn't touch the football, he turned his head from the air to look into the goal, and watched as the ball crashed into the net with a burst of air, knocking the net into a big bag!

Jonker finally broke the deadlock on the pitch, and even though it was an away game, he didn't bother with the loud noise of the Reading fans in the stands, and ran frantically to the stands where the United fans were, "I scored. See? That's a gift for you! "Roaring, catharsis.

"You're the best Jonker, we love you! Hoo Ha "The crazy response of the Manchester United fans made Jonker think it was at Old Trafford. That's right, it's Manchester United's home stadium, jumping on the advertising board and beating his chest wildly, and the fans are constantly making a "huha" sound with his movements!

"Haha, Jonker! You come down for me! "Cristiano Ronaldo is also excited. At this moment, everyone was thinking about winning the game. As for the rest of the group, no one thought much about it, compared to individual accolades, the team's results are the most important, this idea has been deeply seared in the hearts of every Manchester United player, seeing Jonker's celebration, the Portuguese got Jonk off the billboard.

"Hell, Jonker! You're so heavy, it's time for you to lose weight! "Maybe it's an emotional relationship. Today, Ronaldo seems to be a little different from before, at least he talks a lot. Everyone gathered around to beat Jork or pull his hair.

Jonke, who was still excited, didn't care about this, everyone was happy, it was nothing, it was normal to pull his hair.

The referee finally signaled for the United players to hurry up and get ready to continue the game, and the United players left to return to their positions, waiting for the Reading player to open the circle.

Reading fans think that Jonker's crazy celebration just now is completely a provocation, and in the next game, only when Jonk gets the ball, you can always hear huge boos and heckling in the stands, and you can hear the boos in the sky because of the goal, which is a special honor in Jonker's opinion, a kind of honor, and your boos can be more violent, because the goal may appear again.

Unmoved by the boos, there have been sporadic insults from the Reading fans in the stands, and Jonk doesn't know how, he can't block these ugly words, he doesn't want to hear them, but they are so clear in the stadium, "TMD, I want to greet your mother with a goal!" ”

In a hurry, Jonk is really in a hurry, there has never been such a thing, there is nowhere to vent his huge anger, but he has not lost his mind, spit or give the middle finger or something to the stands, so that in the end it is Jonk himself who is unlucky, he wants to vent all his anger on the team they support.

The game has entered 80 minutes, and what is shocking is that Jonk not only did not show a decline in fitness, but was more active in the game, which was all caused by the abuse of the Reading fans in the stands, Jonk still had to score, but also to vent, but this time it was anger.

It has been a very fierce game, so that the players on both sides of the game have entered a physical bottleneck, no one is much better, whether it is Manchester United players or Reading players need to survive these last few minutes, maybe it is not obvious in the regular run, but when the last action, the physical problems of the players on both sides are exposed, but the Manchester United players seem to be a little stricter.

Ferguson has replaced Fletcher to strengthen the defense in midfield, and the intention is already obvious, to hold on to this goal until the end of the game, and the usually tough Manchester United can only bow their proud head in the face of physical strength and start to defend in an all-round way.

But there will always be an accident, and that accident is Jonker, and what he is thinking about now is not defense, but offense!

The running under his feet is more active, constantly waiting for his teammates' passes, Reading players are really a little skeptical at this time, what did this Manchester United young man eat to grow up, give us an introduction, too TMD can run, now it is really unable to keep up, especially the backward Reading United are replaced by offensive players, defensive players have not changed, looking at Jonker They are really a little more than willing to do enough, now we can only hope that Manchester United players do not pass the ball well, so that Jonk has no chance to attack.

In the 86th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo was also a little unable to run, always holding his hands to gasp for air, and Ferguson immediately replaced the Portuguese with Tevez.

Shouldn't it be a change of defensive player? How can it be an attacking player for an attacking player, what does Ferguson think!

Jonk glanced at Ferguson gratefully, because he knew that the old man must have read Jonker's inner thoughts on the sidelines, and he still wanted to score, and clicked, Jonk was even more crazy! (To be continued......)