LRAB Chapter 158
Chapter 158
Next is Manchester City's 14th and 15th rounds.
November 26.
Manchester City played against Bolton at the Macron Stadium. Su Fei scored twice and won 2-1.
December 03.
Manchester City played against Blackburn at home. The battle lasted until the last minute. In the 81st minute of the game, Su Fei assisted Knight to score in front of the goal and won 1-0!
After 15 rounds, Manchester City still ranked first in the Premier League with a record of 13 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, and a lead of 1 goal difference.
The team was full of fighting spirit and became more and more courageous.
However, not long after the end of the 15th round of the Premier League, the entire European football news section was occupied by the upcoming last round of the Champions League group stage.
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On December 8, under the organization of captain Dunn, Manchester City's players came to a private bar to watch the game together.
Benfica played against Manchester United at home.
This is a game that can directly determine the result of the qualifying for both sides.
Whoever wins this game will advance to the round of 16, otherwise they will be eliminated and end their Champions League journey this season.
Life and death battle!
"Who do you think will win this game? I guess Manchester United!"
"It must be Manchester United. The first time the two teams met, Manchester United won 2-1!"
"Yes! And if Manchester United is eliminated in the group stage... I really can't imagine that scene."
"It's not like Manchester United was eliminated in the group stage before. I think it depends on the state of both sides."
Manchester City players were talking about it, and Su Fei, who had already known the result in advance, ate peanuts calmly.
The camera first gave a close-up of Ferguson chewing gum.
The old man's expression was visibly nervous.
In the stands of Benfica's Stadium of Light, there were many Red Devils fans wearing red jerseys who came to Portugal specifically to watch Manchester United's life and death battle.
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The game started soon.
The 6th minute of the game.
Ryan Giggs, the captain of Manchester United who returned from injury, launched the attack and passed the ball to Gary Neville on the wing!
Gary Neville made a long pass!
Paul Scholes, who received the pass, made a slight adjustment, and decisively shot from a long distance and scored!
Benfica 0:1 Manchester United!
The cheers of the Red Devils fans instantly rang out at the Stadium of Light, and the hosts turned the tables, as if they were at Old Trafford.
Manchester United players on the field celebrated the wonderful start crazily.
Ferguson raised his fist excitedly on the sidelines.
Everything seemed to be moving in a favorable direction for Manchester United.
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Unfortunately, the good times did not last long.
In the 16th minute of the game.
Manchester United's sideline defense made a mistake!
Benfica player Nelson kicked the ball from the rib area, and the Brazilian midfielder Jovani Gomez, who suddenly came out, jumped and headed the ball into the goal!
Benfica 1:1 Manchester United!
The Stadium of Light suddenly erupted with thunderous cheers from the home team, and the Manchester United players looked at the replay on the big screen with different expressions.
The camera was aimed at Ferguson.
The old man was excitedly scolding the back line in front of his own goal on the sidelines.
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In the following time, the confrontation between the two teams continued to escalate, and there were constant scenes of people falling down.
Both teams were eager to score goals and take the initiative to lead in their own hands.
However, the spread of anxiety prevented both sides from making threatening shots.
The 34th minute of the game.
The turning point of this game appeared.
The ball came to the Manchester United penalty area and rolled back and forth. The Manchester United back line failed to clear the ball.
Benfica's forward defender Beto Saviro seized this opportunity.
Facing the flying ball, he volleyed.
The ball hit Paul Scholes and then bounced into the goal.
Benfica 2:1 Manchester United!
In the picture, the Red Devils fans in the stands looked frustrated, and they looked at everything in front of them in disbelief.
The team was already behind before the end of the first half.
Benfica even scored two goals in a row!
Manchester United failed to change the score until the halftime break, and Ferguson led the Manchester United players into the player tunnel with a dark face.
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"Damn, Manchester United is in trouble!"
"Is Benfica really going to win with this attitude?"
"Please, please, Manchester United must win, I kowtow to you Ferguson!"
Manchester City players were discussing the game, and Knight's slightly crying voice aroused everyone's contempt.
"Knight, you are too spineless!"
"Yes, have you forgotten that Manchester United is our mortal enemy?"
"When did you become a Manchester United fan!"
Only Su Fei looked at Serge speechlessly.Knight was trembling, but he didn't expect that this kid wouldn't listen to his advice.
He probably spent a lot of money secretly betting.
It's good this way.
Let's teach this kid a lesson!
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In the second half, Benfica did as expected, pulling back the formation and strengthening the defense.
Manchester United launched a fierce attack.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, the two Manchester United twins, kicked and bombed one after another.
But they wasted opportunities again and again.
As time passed, Ferguson paced back and forth on the sidelines, constantly shouting at the court and directing in person.
The game came to the 72nd minute.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs were replaced, and Ferguson made a desperate move and replaced them with the more offensive Louis Saha and Park Ji-sung.
But the two failed to save Manchester United.
When the whistle sounded at the end of the game, Benfica players ran and celebrated with each other at the Luz Stadium.
Manchester United players were standing or lying on the grass in a daze.
The TV camera was aimed at Ferguson.
The old man stood beside the court in a daze, wondering what he was thinking...
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In front of the TV.
Ah Qiu!
Su Fei sneezed and rubbed his nose. Who the hell was scolding him?
Manchester City players sighed. Although Manchester United was a deadly rival, it was also a representative team of the Premier League.
Just like that, they were beaten by a team from the Portuguese Super League.
To some extent.
It was also the face of the Premier League that was lost.
However, the games of Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal on the other side were also over.
The remaining three Premier League teams all qualified for the group stage.
Sun Jihai, with a red face, hugged Su Fei's shoulders and sighed.
"Xiao Su, when do you think we can play in the Champions League? This level of competition is exciting to watch, and we can also play against teams from other leagues!"
"Brother Sun, you've drunk too much. As long as we keep up our current performance, we can play in the Champions League next year!"
"Haha, yes, Xiao Su, you're right, next year!"
The conversation between Sun Jihai and Su Fei also resonated with many Manchester City players around them.
This team.
Except for Andy Cole, who had reached the top of Europe with Manchester United before, no one has participated in this world's top football event.
As a professional football player.
Who doesn't want to step on the grass representing the Champions League? !
"Haha, maybe we can not only participate in the Champions League next year, but also have a chance to win the Champions League!"
Sun Jihai was indeed drunk, and he, who was usually taciturn, couldn't help but fantasize.
Su Fei didn't reply.
He just watched the TV, and Benfica, who appeared in the group, celebrated wildly for several minutes.
The top of Europe?
Of course I will reach the top, but not now.
Think about the game against Tottenham the day after tomorrow, keeping the top position in the Premier League is the key!
Oh.
The top position in the Premier League is really fucking hard to sit on, it's easy to get up, but it's hard to keep it.
It's like being held tightly by Chelsea!
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